Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe
May 18, 2009 by Emily · 62 Comments
My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,
This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.
The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), 
getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).
{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}
I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.
Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:
First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!
I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!
Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).
Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!
- Vanessa - her blog: I Never Grew Up
- Lauren - her blog: Supermom Central
- Michelle - her shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper
- Michaelle - her blog: Monkeys Momma
- Cassie - her shoppe: Madison Envy
- Kelly - her blog: Albany Mommy
Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:
- www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
- www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever.
- www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
- www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
- www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.
There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.
If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:
- www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall).
- I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing.
**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**
Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily
Jessie Steele Apron Giveaway
February 18, 2009 by Emily · 632 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have two winners!! The randomly chosen winners for this contest are: #169 Eileen Swaney winning the onyx apron and #437 Krystle winning the cherry apron - Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated - please stop by again as we have a new contest each week.*
It’s a Party at Little Window Shoppe!! (A pretty awesome one if I do say so myself!) This month, Little Window Shoppe is celebrating a birthday, woo hoo! In honor of this happy occasion, we are celebrating with you (of course!) and have 10 giveaways scheduled over the next two weeks - so be sure to stop by and join in the festivities with us.
Here’s the first giveaway:
Flirtatiously cute (don’t you think?) with decorative details and a complimentary cut, these beautiful Jessie Steele Hostess Aprons bring a vintage-like quality back to your kitchen. They are machine washable, come in one size that fits most and make a charming hostess gift too.
As soon as I found Jessie Steele, I knew I had discovered a lifetime favorite!
Win It:
We are giving away two aprons! Which means that there will be two lucky winners (one apron for each). One winner will receive this beautiful Onyx apron and the other winner will receive this delightful Retro Cherries apron.
To Enter:
Simply leave a quick comment letting me know which apron style (pictured above) is your favorite! This giveaway ends on Thursday, February 26th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced at this post Friday, February 27th. Good luck, everyone!! (Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
(Optional) For extra entries:
- Are you a Subscriber? Just let us know you’re subscribed to Little Window Shoppe in an additional comment.
- And (Or) Blog about this giveaway and include your blog link in an additional comment (fyi: comments with links are temporarily held for moderation)
Win a Superhero Cape from Plum Pear Apple!
January 21, 2009 by Emily · 437 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: #325 Jody C. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated - please stop by again as we have a new contest each week.*
Superhero capes!! I am suddenly wishing that I were a {decade or so…} younger so that I could pull off wearing one of these awesome capes each day myself. I think this is the cutest cape shoppe on the block. 100% handmade by the very talented Erin, of Plum Pear Apple, her capes are BRIGHT & COLORFUL and are made to be as cheerful as your childrens’ personalities! You won’t find any bland or dingy colors here.
Win It:
One Window Shoppe reader will win TWO of these delightful Superhero capes! That’s right, two! You will win a custom cape for your own little Superhero and one more custom cape for your little Superhero’s partner in crime - whether that be a best friend, sibling, cousin or even just another deserving child you know about.
To Enter:
Simply leave a quick comment letting us know your favorite fabric or your favorite cape from the finished capes gallery and who the two capes will be for if you win. This giveaway ends on Thursday, January 29th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced at this post Friday, January 30th. Good luck, everyone!! (Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
(Optional) For extra entries:
- Are you a Subscriber? Just let us know you’re subscribed to Little Window Shoppe in an additional comment.
- And/Or Blog about this giveaway and include your blog link in an additional comment (comments with links are temporarily held for moderation)
- And/Or Add this site to either Stumble Upon, Twitter OR Kirtsy and let us know about it with your Stumble, Twitter or Kirtsy name in an additional comment.
Win It: Dress-up Drawer Superhero Cape
January 7, 2009 by Emily · 375 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: #29 Brooke, Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated - please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
There’s just something about Superheroes that intrigues many of us. The Superheroes that we think of are often noble, courageous, honorable and many kids all over the world look up to them.
The Dress-up Drawer is a cute little site that makes custom hero capes so that your kids can take a little piece of superhero-awesomeness home for themselves.
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe Reader will win your own custom-made superhero cape!
To Enter:
Simply leave a quick comment letting us know which fabric (see all the fabric choices below) and letter initial you would choose for your cape if you win.
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(Optional) For extra entries:
- Are you a Subscriber? Just let us know you’re subscribed to Little Window Shoppe in an additional comment.
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This giveaway ends on Thursday, January 15th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced at this post Friday, January 16th. Good luck, everyone!!
(Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
Sweet Shoppes: Handcrafted Children’s Clothing
November 13, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
How did I ever develop such an obsession with beautiful little shoppes?! ;) The two I’m going to highlight today really make me happy. I simply loved the pure awesomeness of their handmade children’s clothing and found shoppe pictures I adored left and right.
The first favorite on my list today is Hullabaloo Boutique. This shoppe displays and sells fine, handcrafted children’s boutique clothing and accessories.
Highlights:
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Little Lady of Autumn ~ warm and funky little cloche made with herringbone and brown baby corduroy with brown and dark red flowers.
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Star Bellies Long Sleeve Tee ~ White long sleeve tee with a rust colored corduroy star applique atop a circle denim applique.
At Leila and Ben, get ready to be a little crafty. This shoppe specializes in handmade sewing and crochet patterns for modern kids, that way you can keep the Leila and Ben style, yet you can customize the fabric and yarn colors to your preference.
Since you will find only patterns at this shoppe, it’s a great place to start if you are looking for a new sewing project or want to handmake your children’s clothing. Each pattern is original and will come to you as a PDF document.
The Hip Hostess Giveaway
November 3, 2008 by Emily · 140 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Marianne (crochet by momma). Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
(If you’re looking to read about the Mrs. Goodbee Dollhouse Donation Experience - it’s just one post back)!
With the delightful holiday season approaching, it’s a wonderful time to find the perfect stylish apron for baking. So today, I want to introduce a sweet shoppe that I personally adore! The Hip Hostess mixes fresh fabrics with a clean design to bring a hip and functional style to your kitchen. “Whether you make it, bake it or fake it…this new collection of Hip Hostess aprons will positively change your domestic attitude.”
When preparing holiday cookies and sweets, keep your tiny chef prepared with a Sweet Petites apron. This Hip Hostess mini version is especially for little girls who want to have the look of a cook. So pretty!
Speaking of aprons, do you LOVE them as much as I do? Do you want to win your very own Hip Hostess Apron?
Discount:
Take 15% off with code: SWEET ~ Expires on Nov. 14
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win an apron of your choice from The Hip Hostess! All you have to do is check out the site and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “hostess” as the subject of your email) letting us know which apron you would choose if you win!
The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, Nov. 12th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner. Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details.
Beansoup Aprons
October 21, 2008 by Emily · 86 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Cindy H. Congratulations Cindy! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
“Give a kid an Apron and see what their IMAGINATION cooks up.”
Approach your culinary adventures with style and taste with an apron from Beansoup! These darling modern kids’ aprons with pockets in the front are just the right touch for your little chef. Beansoup has three beautiful styles to choose from: Chef Aprons, Cobbler Aprons and Overall Aprons with a plethora of fabric designs and colors ready for any messy project or activity.
I love this apron shoppe, especially as it was inspired by Sunday Dinner - the time when the entire family often gathers together. We look forward to Sunday Dinner each week at my house and to me it seems like the most perfect time to pull out a favorite apron while cooking.
Beansoup is also ready for the Holidays. So we’re going to skip over Halloween and Thanksgiving for a minute, to bring you a little holiday cheer and a Christmas Apron Giveaway. What can we say, we LOVE Christmas.
Discount:
Save 25% with code:littlewindow
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win this 1940’s Vintage-Style Santa Cobbler Apron (value: $34)! All you have to do is check out Beansoup Aprons and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “cobbler” as the subject of your email) letting us know that you checked out this sweet shoppe. The winner will be chosen at random on Friday, October 31st and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner. Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details.
P.S. We have all kinds of fun giveaways featured each week at LWS. Check out our Current Giveaways link to see what you can enter to win this week.
Fun Halloween Features
October 20, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Over the weekend, my family and I went to a witch-palooza event at a little boutique village near our house. It was so much fun to see all of the shoppes and boutiques decorated for Halloween with treats and funny-looking witches. Likewise, many of the online shoppes I have come across lately are also ready for Halloween and I wanted to display some of their work today.
My first feature is from Panjo Kids “Super Capes for Super Kids!” Now what would Halloween be like without a few good capes to play with?
These spooky soaps from Twin Birch Bath and Body are so adorable. I love the rubber ducky pumpkin and witch. There are even more to choose from…Franken~duck, Mummy~duck, Ghostly~duck, & Dracu~duck. Wouldn’t they make perfect party favors? You can even customize the labels.
Tutus are perfect for all occasions and Halloween is no exception. At FaBOWlous, you can create the prettiest costume ensemble complete with poofy clips, bows and a custom made tutu for your little girl.
You can’t go wrong with this sassy little feature from Dainty Couture. Sturdy and personalized with your initial, this little black bag is all ready for to go for trick or treating.
And finally, FALL in love with these cute Trick or Treat and Boo Signs from My Lil’ Doodlebugs.
Sweet Shoppe: Cubs Kids Wear
October 6, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
“Handmade with love” Cubs Kids Wear clothing for children and babies is handmade using only the finest quality materials. This shoppe offers a variety of fun accessories - like tutus, capes and princess wands.
I loved the princess wands - these magical must-haves are handmade from scratch to match your tutu and can be designed as creatively as you want. They would go along perfectly with Cubs Kids Princess Party Packs ~ where you can design a set of tutus for your guests and the party girl gets her tutu for free.
{babypop}: Does your Cat Want to be a Superhero?
September 17, 2008 by Kimberly · 8 Comments
I have three superheroes around my house and they all want to save the life of a dog, a bug, or each other. With Halloween upcoming we’ve been thinking about disguises. Babypop will be our go-to shop for superhero capes, masks, and hideouts. This shop can even outfit your cat superhero or your canine superhero. Check out the Babypop Etsy Shoppe here.
Kimberly’s shoppe: The Saucha Shop, her blog http://www.sauchagirl.blogspot.com - specializing in handmade, fabric-covered accessories.
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