It's way too cold!

I guess it's time to say goodbye to Buttercup for the season. 

It's way too cold out there. My plans to stay open till the 18th of Dec. are no more. Even with the heat on the thermometer reads 40 degrees in the shop. I'm a trooper but that's too much for me. So if anyone needs anything-you know where to find me.
To sum up my first 6 months of business- WOW!  I'm not complaining. I more than tripled my projections and so I'd like to thank my customers and now good friends for all their support.
A few things stand out in my mind when I reflect on the last 6 months-
Lets see- My opening day- very encouraging

My new friend Sue

We got a new roof- no more leaks
Labor Day weekend- a surprising success and to think I wasn't going to open that weekend
oh yeah remember the nudist? That was really a riot.
"Girls Night Out" shopping party

My new friend Linda

The 1st. expensive necklace I sold
Windsor Holiday Shoppes
Thanksgiving weekend. Huge!
It's been a fantastic experience and I've got a lot to be grateful for.
I opened Buttercup by the seat of my pants and thanks to all of you- now I can afford to buy another pair since I spilled a gallon of yellow paint and sat in it!
(another crazy story)
I'm looking forward to my Spring Opening Show with lot's of exciting plans for the future.
My newest endeavor: weaving. I bought a loom and made my first piece of fabric today. I can't wait to explore this wonderful new world . So here I go on another adventure.

I wish everyone a happy holiday  and the best of health in the year to come.

Till the daffodils bloom.

Buttercup

Buttercup's doorbusters

Another Thanksgiving, another turkey dinner- but the 1st Buttercup holiday season. I will be open Friday and Saturday with hopes someone will not be at the mall charging in for the door-busters.
I have lots of new jewelry debuting on Friday with my own door-busters of $10 and $18- necklaces! Girls and guys- this is a no brainer. These are a really great value. Of course for those of you who want to spend more money we have beautiful crystal, semi precious stones like garnets, citrine, amethyst, turquoise, jasper, agate, pearls with sterling silver.
Although Buttercup is becoming known for it's great jewelry and accessories, I also have gifts for the home, babies and tons of stocking stuffers.
A few suggestions:

hand blended potpourri- "A whisper of flowers"

woodsy lavender like- "Shadows of the night"

fresh and bright citrus-"Sun kissed"  all available in 2 sizes $5 and $10

tea bath- pop a tea bag or 2 in the tub and steep- 5 bags for $3-

sachets in toile fabric in 2 fragrances "A whisper of flowers" and "lavender"

"lavender" I also make matching soaps, gels and mists. Think gift basket!

My personal favorite- An outhouse style birdhouse. I put potpourri in them for the bath. $18.00

Yes! These are pens with vases $15-

hand painted glass ornaments $4-

ornaments from $2.50- $5-

more ornaments

ornaments

Ponderosa Pine pinecones with crystal ice 4-6" in size $4-

dried flower tabletop trees $10-

glittery wreath $20-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

baby bears $10-

booties $18- doll $20-, fabric wreaths $25-

A best seller- baby hats $18- available by special order also.

There's so much more- go to the archives and check out some of the other merchandise  available.
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and see you at Buttercup.

Breaking News!

Fresh batteries= clearer pictures. As promised I took some more pictures- some to replace the blurries.

BREAKING NEWS-

 Ouaquaga, NY  Nov.11, 2010: Yesterday Buttercup Boutique sold the most expensive necklace in the shop! A beautiful multi colored pearl and crystal cluster necklace with earrings. This is the biggest sale in the shop to date.
Owner and creator debbi grogan tells the story:
"A neighbor called me yesterday and said some friends were coming to visit and would I mind opening the shop for them to take a look. I said "sure but I'm working on my blog, so I'll run out turn on the heat and lights... so blow the horn when you come in the driveway."  I thought "oh they'll probably never buy anything."
Well, 4 lovely ladies get out of their car and follow me into the shop. They looked and looked. I demonstrated the shrugs and the capes, the swirl scarves and no go. One lady was looking at the jewelry and told me she also made jewelry. So I thought to myself - "what the heck- she's not going to buy anything." As they were getting ready to leave, the jewelry maker lady exclaimed "Well of course I like the most expensive thing in the shop."
I replied,   "What's that?"
She said "that pearl necklace" - pointing to the white one. So I said  "try it on for fun."
I took it off the display neck and put it on her. It came alive- it glowed as soon as it touched her skin. Then she said - "what about that other one?" Pointing to the multi-colored piece. I quickly replaced the white necklace with the multi-colored one and all the ladies just raved. "That's beautiful!"   "Look at that." "WOW, what  an unusual piece."
I'm thinking this is all just for fun, one jewelry maker to another--and then she said "okay I'll take this one." We then matched up a pair of earrings. She turned to her girlfriend and said -"This is all your fault!"
I said "...but aren't you happy?"
She said "VERY!"
The End

Here it is. SOLD!

This is a similar piece in mauvey- pinky -lavendery color pearls and crystal

 $250.00

This is a personal favorite. Simple 3 strand amber pearls with Swarovski crystals. $95.00

I know this one is kind of weird but it looks gorgeous on. Hand cut amethysts and citrines with a big fat polished amethyst in the center $95.00- sorry about the background noise here.

This is a replacement picture from yesterdays blurries $25.00 I know the picture  is not much better than yesterday's

left- 3 strand necklace in Czech crystal and large center polished amethyst $95.00/ earrings $10.00 center-5 strand crocheted sterling silver wire with peacock pearls and Swarovski crystal necklace $175.00 -earrings $15.00 /right- 3 strand purple Czech crystal necklace $60.00 -earrings $10.00 / 2 bracelets in center $5.00 each / crystal bracelets left $10.00

Quartz- crystal-turquoise-jasper-glass and fossil stones $75.00- I think these crystal bracelets grow legs and scoot into all the pictures.

hand felted wool hand bag  needle felted applique (these are not by me- I'm the worst felter in the world) $65.00

2 hand felted bags 1 in rust and 1 in black $45.00

A better picture of the black one

hand felted bag $48.00

hand felted bag $48.00

Ladies - these hand felted bags are a steal at these prices. The workmanship is exquisite! Fully lined with interior pocket.They are a fair trade item from Nepal and I'm telling you they are really special. e-mail me for dimensions.
inquiries buttrcupboutique@aol.com
Miles to go before I sleep. Much more to come. Hope you can stand it.
Peace on earth and all good will to man.

Ready for the holiday

The Windsor Holiday Shops was a great success for Buttercup. Over 100 people drifted in and out on Saturday most of which made a purchase! Thanks everybody for such a grand stand. I was wiped out of so many items. I am working feverishly to replenish the shop for this weekend.
Hot items were velvet, woven and swirl crocheted scarves. Jewelry- lots of necklaces and earrings. Cinnamon brooms of all sizes and potpourri.
So now that the Christmas season is upon us I'm posting a few pictures of what's for sale. Any inquiries can be made through my e-mail buttrcupboutique@aol.com
My batteries died during this shoot so many of the pictures turned out blurry- charging batteries- new pics tomorrow.

Welcome to Buttercup's 1st Christmas

rag fabric wreath $ 25.00/ cloche hat $30.00/ red swirl crocheted scarf $30.00 /red crystal and sterling necklace $25.00 / red crystal cluster earrings $10.00/ red crystal stretch bracelet $10.00 / dried flower tabletop tree $10.00

Chinese Jade necklace $45.00 / jade chip earrings $10.00 (sorry about the dust)

B.B. stunning as always and still lovin her purple. She is accessorized in a brown and lilac felted wool hat $35.00/  crocheted sterling silver necklace with purple pearls and Swarovski crystals  $75.00 (earrings included)/ velvet ball fringe scarf $18.00 / that crystal bracelet again this time in pinky taupe $10.00 and oh yeah the outfit is mine.

Here is a closer look at the necklace and earrings B.B. is wearing only this one is in indigo with blue AB crystal $75.00 set- also available in champagne ( blurry photo)see it next time

black crocheted silk wrap $75.00/ Sterling sliver 3 strand crocheted necklace with 13mm white pearls and Swarovski crystals - matching earrings included $125.00/ black or red faux alligator evening bags $25.00 ea. and for me the show stopper is the fabulous 2 tone red cluster necklace with over 450 pieces of Czech crystal matching earrings included $250.00/ white dried flower tabletop tree $10.00/ hanging from the top of the window is a beautiful black AB crystal single strand necklace $18.00

any necklace here $25.00 each / matching bracelets $10.00

hand cut amethyst necklace with purple and gold Czech crystal accents $25.00 ( blurry pic- new one tomorrow)

multi colored jewel tone crystal necklace $25.00 with that $10.00 bracelet again- bracelet also comes in emerald green/ black evening bag with clear rhinestone accents $25.00/ another cluster necklace with 450 white pearls and crystals $250.00 matching earrings included/ behind the necklace is one of the bamboo capelets in light creamy white. 

dried flower tabletop trees 12" tall $10.00 each

all ornaments on the tree are for sale and handmade by me! Yeah I'm crazy! I'll get some better pictures- the birds are $5.00 each and all the others are $2.50 each. There is an assortment of felt/ lucite/ dried flowers/ beads and little snowballs that sparkle.

Ponderosa pine cones with ice $4.00

Okay so that's it for today. Hope I do better with my pictures. Shooting jewelry is really hard- the sparkle doesn't  come through. You need special lights, backdrops and a better photographer etc. I promise I'll do my best and as always... thanks to my followers, friends, customers and fellow bloggers who have helped  show me the way in this virtual world. And a special thanks to Susie for all her help with Girls night out and to Linda for her constant support  without them I would be lost in the land of cows and corn!
Till tomorrow then...

Windsor shopping days

Windsor Shopping Days

November 5th & 6th

11-5

Buttercup is participating in this annual 

 kick off for the Christmas Holiday.

Visit every shop ( I think there's 10) and have your post card stamped to enter a raffle for a train set value $250.00

no purchase necessary but greatly appreciated!

Mention this notice from my blog and receive a free gift 

with a purchase of $10 or more.

So be here or be square.

girls night out party

Wow- A whopping success! Thanks to all my friends who came to support Buttercup tonight. Everyone seemed to be having fun buying jewelry, scarves, hats and fighting over the last of the sweet nothing wraps. 2 men showed up and out they went after 30 seconds in the shop with all the ladies ooohing and aaahing , giggling and shopping. The driveway was packed with cars and there was standing room only inside. Check out the photos.

The 1st to arrive

The 1st sale- a black sweet nothing wrap

trying on a necklace and another sweet nothing

which color scarf?

the decision is made- now I have to show them how to wear them

a really bad picture of me with the sexy bartender (my husband)

a fuscia sweet nothing

a conference on which necklace

drinking wine

more shopping

what can I say? Girls just wanna have fun!

more decsions

I'll take 1 of each color!

My photographer (my husband) left at this point because a whole bunch of ladies came in and he had no room to move. I wish we had more pictures of everyone else but he abandoned ship. He said too many women!!!

I say never enough!!!

Thanks again to everyone and we'll do it again.