CLOSED Early Saturday, June 19th

The shop will be CLOSED early on Saturday, June 19th at 3:00 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience, normal business hours will resume again on Sunday. Thanks!

Papaya Introduces Tote Bags!

We have these new bags in the shop from Papaya! Many

of you are probably familiar with this brand if you have

been in the shop... we carry greeting cards, wall art,  and

journals too! The amazing artists at Papaya just keep

coming out with new, innovative art and products. They are

awesome, if I do say so myself, perfect for summer or

really anytime. They are bright, colorful, and lightweight.

Stop in today to check them out, they are going fast!!!

Retail $ 60.00 each.

Schlepp Bags from Trumpette!

Schlepp Bags from Trumpette!

Brand New in the shop!!! Schlepp bags from Trumpette are

just $75.99 and offer a contemporary and fun approach to

your traditional diaper bag. These are innovative and practical

when it comes to hauling around everything for your baby.

Stop in today and check them out :)

We're going Batty at Blue Orchid Studio!

Brand new Uglydoll items here in the shop! Our children's section has

been fully replenished with new Uglydolls and even two new releases, 

Ninja Batty Shogun and Ket! In addition, we have for the first time,

2 foot Uglies. Shown above are Ice-bat and Ninja Batty Shogun. Since

the bats seem to be one of our most popular sellers, we also decided 

to bring in the action figures, shown below. These cute little pocket

size Ice-bats, are fun to collect, because you never know which one

you are going to get, in the mystery packaging. Hurry in today and

don't forget to print out the coupon below!!!

Our First Charity Shopping Party!

On Sunday, May, 2, we hosted our very first Charity Shopping  Party at Blue Orchid Studio ... and it was a hit! Our guests enjoyed a delicious complimentary brunch (bagels, fresh fruit, hot coffee, OJ, coffee cake and donuts - yum!), 15% off of their purchases, free goodie bags, photography by Nadia and an overall fun-filled morning of shopping and visiting with girlfriends. And don't forget, 5% of the sales are going to a local charity -- could it get any better?

Check out pictures from the event below, and don't forget - YOU could be the next one to win a fabulous party for you and your friends ... all you need to do is stop in Blue Orchid Studio today to fill out a form!

Mother's Day is just around the corner...

Shop CLOSED Sunday, Aril 25th!

I'm getting married this summer and my family is throwing me a bridal shower...so the shop will be CLOSED on April 25th, this coming Sunday!

Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets

Just in today, Cate and Levi Collection hand puppets for kids!

Made in Canada from all natural and reclaimed materials, 

these animal puppets are truly one of a kind.  No two puppets will

ever be the same, since each one is carefully constructed from

individually selected textures and colors. This Eco-conscious 

company does whatever it can to reduce its carbon footprint,

by sourcing the majority of its supplies close to home. Stop

in today to see our selection of puppets, retailing at $28.00 each!

Shop CLOSED for Easter Sunday!

Happy Easter! The shop will be CLOSED this coming

Sunday for Easter. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Deep Steep Bath Products

We have brand new bubble baths to add to our current collection of Deep Steep. The best part is that they've reduced their prices by almost 40%, so now you can enjoy the same great products at an even better price! In addition to Honeydew-Spearmint and Grapefruit-Bergamot, we have a new scent, Lavender-Camomile.


Don't forget: This line is organic, so it's perfect for people with sensitive skin and allergies ... just in time for Spring!

New Baby Girl Socks

 

We absolutely love Trumpette socks! Whenever they release a new style, we make sure we're the first to get it. They come in a variety of styles (as shown), including Ballet Slipper, Mary Jane, T-straps, Sneaker, Suzy-Q's and more! Here we're showing them all in pink, but each box includes 6 colors, including purple, blue, yellow and green and black. They make the cutest addition to an Easter Basket for that special little girl in your life!

SALE! 40% off all 100% Pure Bath Products

 Stop in today and save big on 

 wonderful bath products from 

 100% pure. All  100% pure items 

 are 40% off and have awesome

 benefits for your skin! 

• NO synthetic chemicals
• NO chemical preservatives
• NO artificial fragrances
• NO artificial colors
• NO harsh detergents

Shop ... and Give Back!

This month, we're kicking off our newest "venture" at Blue Orchid Studio: SHOPPING PARTIES! And it's not just about having a fun day out with the girls and finding amazing new products (even though it is that, too); it's also a great way to help us out by introducing new customers to the store while giving back to your community at the same time.

Here's how it works: Stop in Blue Orchid Studio, fill out a slip with your information, drop it in the jar and hope your name gets picked. If it does, we'll call you to set up either an "after hours" shopping party or Sunday Brunch for you and at least five of your friends.

The "after hours" party will include appetizers & beverages, and the Sunday Brunch will include bagels, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee. PLUS, every one will receive 15% off their purchases and you, the host, will receive double punches on your Blue Orchid Studio punch card and a free gift.

And if that wasn't enough, we're donating 5% of the party's proceeds to a local charity, including the Kendall County Animal Shelter, the Yorkville Food Pantry and Mutual Ground.

So, hurry up and get to Blue Orchid Studio to enter to win today! This is a great way to spend a fun day with your friends, find great gifts for yourself and others, all while making a difference in your community.

New line coming soon...Compendium!

Compendium is a Seattle-based company that creates and distributes a fresh, design-rich line of inspiring gift products. Our ever-growing line of gift books, journals, stationery, desk accessories and home décor are now sold in thousands of specialty retail gift stores worldwide.- (Compendium Inc. Website)


Within the next week we should be receiving this new line in our shop! We are solely going to be carrying the "Her Words" line of journal style notebooks. They come in both small 4"x5 1/2" - $4.00 and large 7"x10" - $6.00 each. I am really excited about this line and know it will be a wonderful addition the shop. It is a great gift idea for women of all ages and very special for any occasion. I hope you like them as much as I do :)

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is only three days away! If you are looking for something unique this year and don't want to travel far from home, be sure to stop in and check out what's new.From new organic bar soaps, vintage inspired stationery, to cute baby gifts, you will definitely find
something for each of your Valentine's this year. 


Mention this blog post and receive 15% Valentine Cards in the shop!

Hand-made, one-of-a-kind artistic photo albums by

Janet Zohorsky. These albums will make a 

wonderful and unique gift this Valentine's Day!

Whimsical Hair Pieces at Blue Orchid Studio

If you're looking for a fun and chic way to update your look, then you'll love our newest line of locally made hair pieces. Each one is handcrafted with different materials, gems, feathers and fabrics, so your unique barrette won't be seen on any one else!

These make great, one-of-a-kind gifts for women of ALL ages with ALL hair types. Stop in today!

New Nostalgia Soaps Just In!

Stop by today and check out our newest line of soaps by Nostalgia!

These artisan bath soaps are not only earth-friendly - they're packaged in recycled paper and are made with fair trade practices - but they're also organic. Nostalgia uses skin-nurturing ingredients like pure essential oils, organic vegetable oils and organic herbs. You won't find any harmful or synthetic ingredients in these soaps!

What's more, a portion of their profits are contributed to the Beautiful Survivor, a grass-roots organization that promotes the healing and self-confidence of women and girls recovering from cancer.

Blue Orchid Studio currently carries three Nostalgia soaps: "Mixed Greens" (rosemary and green tea to help tone and repair dull skin), "Sweet Orange" (orange, crushed cinnamon and coconut milk to treat your skin) and "Goose Bumps" (warming and exfoliating soap with clove to smooth bumps on backs of arms and thighs). Bath time anyone?