we got some heat!

With the help of my patient husband we finally hooked a propane heater in the shop. ahhhhh!
I'm finally warming up.

special event "Girls Night Out"

Ladies! On Friday, October 22^nd, between 5-7 pm, leave the boys at home and shop till you drop! It’s the first “Girls Night Out” shopping party at Buttercup Boutique , 2206 Route 79 in Ouaquaga, between Windsor and Harpursville.  Complimentary wine and cheese will be served and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

Buttercup Boutique emphasizes ladies accessories, dazzling jewelry, fabulous handbags, cozy hats, scarves and wraps-and also features an array of other products.

Call 607-231-0820 for more information –

hey baby it's cold out there

This last week has been very chilly here in upstate New York so it got me thinking about these cozy little shrugs I made and thought it was time to show you all how to wear them. Cozy, warm and super soft.

the shrugs

open it up

swing it around

it's got little sleeves to make a sweater

the view from the back

okay now- take it off- fold it in half

wrap it around your shoulders- you've got a wrap

so pretty from the back

next- pull it up towards your neck

wrap one side over your shoulder

wrap the other side over your other shoulder- it's a yummy scarf!

it's the back again

another version- a little longer

add your favorite crystal pin

let it hang free to show its beautiful drape, wear it as a sweater, a wrap, a scarf- but girls- just wear it! 

               standard size shrug sells for $38.00 and long version is $48.00
             lots of delicious colors- camel, green, purple, red, blue and more.

A busy Labor Day weekend

I thought for sure everyone would be having too much fun with  their get togethers to come to Buttercup- I was wrong. It turned out to be the best weekend ever! Customers brought friends and family as "the something to do" when the food ran out.  Everybody had fun trying on jewelry, hats and scarves and making their Christmas requests. Style is beginning to emerge here in this sleepy little town. I love to see the smiling faces when a simple pair of earrings can brighten a persons day. I always feel so good when someone really likes something I make and is willing to pay money for it! It was very exciting to sell one of my wreaths it gives me an excuse to make another.
But- all work and no play makes the maniacal maker a dull girl so it was wonderful to see my brother and sister in law with our nephew (David, Paivi & Thomas). We took them to see  a newborn filly( Fancy Pants) at our friends horse farm and after they left we spent the rest of the day just relaxing on the porch in our new (old) $10 rocking chairs. We now have 15 rockers- I know a little crazy but who could resist $10 antique rockers. Hope your holiday was good - until next time.
p.s. The roof is finished and the big news is David and Paivi are expecting ( we're hoping for a little filly this time)

Buttercup has a new look

As I mentioned in my last post- I've been crazy busy getting ready for fall. New merchandise and re-doing the shop. With half of the roof on I can rest easier about the weather and put my attention where it belongs. Cozy scarves and hats, shrugs, capelets, handbags, baby hats, wreaths and of course everybody's favorite category jewelry! The necklace trees are filled with lots of new designs so enough talk and on with the show!!

B.B says- thank god you finally got me out of that outfit from the summer- this is a much better look for me. I love my sacchetto. These long crystal beads are fabulous and purple is my favorite color!

velvet scrunchy scarves and sacchetto handbags are a great look to mix. Feminine Victorian with a little urban tough!  I love these bags because you can wear them around the waist or over the shoulder. They come in 3 sizes and several styles and great colors like bronze, chocolate brown, black and deep red. There is also a big tote for those of you who carry their life in their bag.
Lots of ruffles this year and purple is the color to own!

the mini- just enough for cell phone, wallet, lipstick and comb. Also available in Saville Row pin stripes.

more scrunchy-ruffly  scarves and more sacchetto styles

the tote- they come in brown, black and bronze

PURPLE

Brown sparkle capelet could be worn with this amber pearl and crystal necklace or simple long gold chains. Note the amethyst and citrine choker to the left

brown silk capelet, citrine and garnet necklaces

This is my new shrug design for fall.I'll have to do a demo- they can be worn as wraps and scarves also.

I call these my little nothings. B.B. is modeling the purple. Light, lacy, frilly and just gorgeous on. Black, cream, fuchsia, purple, pearly grey and taupe. A must have for fall.

cloche hats, ruffly scarves and arm warmers, lots of colors- hats also available in baby.

This is my new obsession. I love working with dried flowers- so here goes the show

Well girls that's all for now and as always- I'd love to hear from you with questions and comments.So shop till you drop. With love from Buttercup.

fall is on the horizon

I've been so busy preparing for fall that I haven't  had time to post about the wraps. Things are arriving for fall and I'm very excited! New scarves,hats,shrugs, handbags and jewelry. I've also been working on dried flower wreaths. I love making these! A new photo update very soon.
P.S. I have half a new roof!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and thanks to my loyal customers who keep me going(Linda)

silk capelet

Watching customers in the shop  handle my silk crocheted capelets, I realized  that while they are immediately drawn to them and enjoy the softness of the material, they have no idea how to wear them-- even seem intimidated  until I take the capelet off the hanger and throw it on.   Displayed in the shop the capelets may seem mystifying but  customers are quickly surprised how versatile and easy to wear they actually are.
  So here's a quick demonstration. We shot theses pictures real fast so please forgive the outfit and the silly poses. But as you can see these little beauties can be dressed down to go with jeans or fancy fancy . Elegant, funky and fun and the softest fiber you will ever feel!

the basic style

drape it back for minimal coverage( I feel like a super hero in this shot)

how pretty it looks from the back- the drape keeps it in place

pull it forward for a scarf effect

instead of putting it over your head- keep it doubled and throw it around your shoulders

place your favorite pin at the neckline

start to pull it forward

you've got a scarf!
Put your imagination to the test and find other ways to wear it.
next time- silk and bamboo wraps