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
Top it Off and Pishposh Totes
March 9, 2009 by Emily · 4 Comments
I’m thinking Spring this week…yep, there’s something about this time of year that makes me want to go shopping. ;) And since totes and handbags are usually the first on my list, these next two shoppes are a great place to start:
Top it Off Accessories has very colorful handbags and totes that come with a blend of fashion, function and fun all in one. They also have cute flip flops too…can you tell I’m ready for the beach?
Pishposh Mommy Bags = your stuff organized with style. These purses double as a diaper bag organizer to help you with all your baby essentials when on the go. Very handy and always a favorite!
Wicked Stitches
February 26, 2009 by Emily · 6 Comments
Wicked Stitches is a charming embroidery boutique that creates personalized items for your whole family. You can also shop through their delightful collection of new baby gifts, onesie sets, name towels, totes and blankets.
I recently received my very own custom-made handbag from Wicked Stitches and was absolutely impressed with the knock-out awesome job they did! Just look at the details…such talent.
Dress The Part This Valentine’s Day
January 23, 2009 by Lauren · 10 Comments
To do Valentine’s Day up right, you’ve got to Dress the part! It’s the one day of the year where even the toughest chick can get a little girly with all the fun, flirty fashions.
For your littlest sweeties, the Queen of Hearts stripey bellbottoms by Damestarbaby are guaranteed charmers. (Confession – I’ve had my eye on these pants for almost a year!)
Grown-up gals can send the right Valentine’s message with a “Single” or “Taken” heart hair clip from the Details Shop.
Pair this pretty Peggy Sue handbag with any outfit for a touch of romance (not to mention super-cool style!). Found at Handsfull Creations.
Plus, I’ve got great news for all you preggo mamas – Shabby Apple just came out with a line of maternity dresses to die for! Their Virgin Strawberry Daquiri or Better Than Sweets would be perfect for a romantic Valentine’s night, whether you’re going out or staying in!
And speaking of staying in, next Friday I’ll be taking you course by course through a Valentine’s Day dinner sure to please your entire family (or just that special someone!). Until then, enjoy this loving time of year!
Written by Lauren of Supermom Central
Lotta Jansdotter ~ Sale!
December 15, 2008 by Emily · 7 Comments
Lotta Jansdotter style is urban sleek, yet it also maintains a natural appeal. Lotta’s collection is replete with nature-inspired images, including these cute little birdies that definitely had me at first sight.
This week, you have a brilliant chance to grab a few Lotta Jansdotter items while they’re on sale! Prices have been cut as much as 50% as they are cleaning out their stock and are selling them until they are gone.
Wouldn’t these linen totes make excellent stocking stuffers and last minute gifts too?
Sweet Shoppe: Hannah Shaw
November 11, 2008 by Emily · 8 Comments
Enchantingly unique handbags and pouches standout in this modern - and simply unforgettable - Etsy Shoppe. Hannah Shaw is a very talented (self-taught!) designer who creates handbags, makeup pouches and jewelry. Each piece in her collection is beautifully crafted and detailed by hand!
I am quite a fan of her shoppe and admittedly have a weakness for handbags. Looking at my collection at home, most of my favorites (and the ones I use on a regular basis) are handmade.
Love handbags too? Then you’ll definitely enjoy browsing her pretty collection. She also fills custom orders, that way if you have something in mind, she can make it for you specifically.
Sweet Shoppe: Shop Wise Bags
October 29, 2008 by Emily · 7 Comments
Trying to be a little more economical and environmentally friendly? If so, you will really like today’s sweet shoppe. Shop Wise Bags is a family-owned business that knows a thing or two about helping the environment!
They hand make genuine oilcloth reusable grocery bags, table lines and specialty bags. They want you to think of their reusable grocery bag like a “brown paper grocery sack” but with the additional strength and reusable qualities necessary for daily use. To see more of their collection, visit their shoppe here.
Sweet Shoppe: Itty Bitty Ladybug
October 13, 2008 by Michelle · 8 Comments
The other night I was on the computer checking out different online boutiques and I just fell in love with Itty Bitty Ladybug. What initally caught my eye were the fabulous bow holders. We have tons of bows in my house and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to store them. I just loved how modern and unique these were.
So I took a few minutes to peek around the shop some more and was just loving all that I saw. I know a few sweet little girls that would go wild over these adorable pouches.
Discount:
Stroll on over to Itty Bitty Ladybug and enter LITTLE10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. Yup just for Little Window Shoppe readers! That’s not all. You will also receive FREE holiday or signature gift wrap. Great news, I know! Now head over there. It’s never too early for holiday shopping.
Michelle’s shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper, her blog: www.sweetmadysnotes.blogspot.com - stationery, invitations and notes.
Halloween Tote Bags
September 30, 2008 by Vanessa · 7 Comments
The Etsy shop Mimi & Reese has fun and functional items to help get you all ready for candy collecting on Halloween.
Instead of carrying an all-too-typical plastic bag or pillow case, how much more durable (and not to mention cuter) would these bags be for your kids to carry around on Halloween night?
Forget about the kids, they would be adorable for adults to carry around too! To grab your own, check out Mimi & Reese to see all of their personalized tote bags for sale.
Vanessa’s blog www.inevergrewup.net - Ideas and Reviews to Help Parents Entertain, Care for and Educate their Children.
Pretty Handbags from One Happy Tree
September 12, 2008 by Emily · 6 Comments
Home of the Pouchlet(tm), Maxi Taxi(tm) and the ever-so popular Crayon Roll with Scrunchie Closure(tm), One Happy Tree offers all types of handbag goodies for your every outing. These handmade purses, wallets and helpful accessories are super stylish and will definitely leave you wondering what you’d ever do without them!
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