Thursday, April 8, 2010
We sell more than clothing. . .
Don't you just love art deco? This seven drawer dresser is 56 inches long, 32 inches high, and 18 inches deep. It's been freshly painted, drawers and all, and has been given a set of green milk glass knobs.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sometimes You Need a Little Help From Your Friends
Every once in awhile, we find ourselves in a position where we need a little help from our friends. Jill Strasburg finds herself in that position now. She must have major surgery to save her life. The surgery is scheduled for April 14, 2010, but the hospital is demanding payment by April 12. Jill has been able to come up with $15,000 of the $20,000 she needs, but needs help gathering the extra $5,000.
It isn't easy asking for money, but since Jill would like to live a long and happy life with her new husband, she has set up a blog and a page on facebook in order to attempt to collect the needed money.
Jill worked for the Wandering Wardrobe in about 2001 when she was in high school. I never saw her without a smile on her face. And I never asked her to do any task that she didn't cheerfully do. She's helped me lots of times, and now I'd like to help her.
We are auctioning the standing mirror you see here. If you'd like to place a bid, either log onto Jill's blog, http://thestrasburgfamily.blogspot.com, and make a comment in the comment box, or drop into the store and place a secret bid in the 'flip flop' bag hanging on the mirror. We'll see that all bids are recorded by April 12 at 11:00 a.m., and notify the winner, who can then donate the amount of his or her bid as outlined on Jill's blog.
If you don't want or need a standing mirror, and can donate any amount, no matter how small, please log onto Jill's blog, http://thestrasburgfamily.blogspot.com, and donate using the paypal button. If you'd rather drive to Family First Credit Union, her account number is 75481. Or, you can send a check to Jill Strasburg, 339 East 300 North, Springville, Utah 84663.
It isn't easy asking for money, but since Jill would like to live a long and happy life with her new husband, she has set up a blog and a page on facebook in order to attempt to collect the needed money.
Jill worked for the Wandering Wardrobe in about 2001 when she was in high school. I never saw her without a smile on her face. And I never asked her to do any task that she didn't cheerfully do. She's helped me lots of times, and now I'd like to help her.
We are auctioning the standing mirror you see here. If you'd like to place a bid, either log onto Jill's blog, http://thestrasburgfamily.blogspot.com, and make a comment in the comment box, or drop into the store and place a secret bid in the 'flip flop' bag hanging on the mirror. We'll see that all bids are recorded by April 12 at 11:00 a.m., and notify the winner, who can then donate the amount of his or her bid as outlined on Jill's blog.
If you don't want or need a standing mirror, and can donate any amount, no matter how small, please log onto Jill's blog, http://thestrasburgfamily.blogspot.com, and donate using the paypal button. If you'd rather drive to Family First Credit Union, her account number is 75481. Or, you can send a check to Jill Strasburg, 339 East 300 North, Springville, Utah 84663.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Pre Prom Party at the Wandering Wardrobe
The Wandering Wardrobe and Dreams Come True Dresses announce their Pre Prom Party on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Wandering Wardrobe, 511 South Main Street, Springville, Utah.
We're so excited about this party! Dana of Dreams Come True Dresses has been busy buying previously loved prom dresses, and is planning a trip to California to purchase new dresses, so plan on a beautiful, affordable selection.
We'll have deals and discounts for up-do's, manicures and boutineres. Also for sale will be shoes, shawls, small bags, prom jewelry and headbands - everything you'll need for prom but a date!
Cupcake Chic cupcakes will be available for sale. If you're familiar with these fabulous cupcakes, you know you need to be there early or they'll be gone!
We're so excited about this party! Dana of Dreams Come True Dresses has been busy buying previously loved prom dresses, and is planning a trip to California to purchase new dresses, so plan on a beautiful, affordable selection.
We'll have deals and discounts for up-do's, manicures and boutineres. Also for sale will be shoes, shawls, small bags, prom jewelry and headbands - everything you'll need for prom but a date!
Cupcake Chic cupcakes will be available for sale. If you're familiar with these fabulous cupcakes, you know you need to be there early or they'll be gone!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Ellebelle at the Wandering Wardrobe
Be sure to stop by the Wandering Wardrobe 511 South Main Street in Springville, on Friday, February 12, 2010 between the hours of 3 and 6. Jessica Bolda of Ellabelle Jewelry will be our special guest, and you won't want to miss out!
If you're not familiar with Jessica's jewelry, you're in for a treat. Each piece of jewelry is handmade by Jessica. No two pieces are exactly the same, and each piece is an eclectic mix of vintage and new elements.
Jessica started 'Ellabelle' two years ago, and her jewelry has become wildly popular. Her customers love knowing that their jewelry is one of a kind, and no one else has exactly the same piece of jewelry.
If you're not familiar with Jessica's jewelry, you're in for a treat. Each piece of jewelry is handmade by Jessica. No two pieces are exactly the same, and each piece is an eclectic mix of vintage and new elements.
Jessica started 'Ellabelle' two years ago, and her jewelry has become wildly popular. Her customers love knowing that their jewelry is one of a kind, and no one else has exactly the same piece of jewelry.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Stone Soup
Today was a 'snow day' at the Wandering Wardrobe. I was afraid we couldn't keep the snow off the sidewalks and porch. Our customers' safey was more important than opening today, so I stayed home and cleaned a couple of drawers and closets. I hope our consignors did too, and that I'll be busy tomorrow.
The weather was perfect for making a big pot of homemade soup, but not for going to the grocery store. When our girls were little, one of their favorite stories was "Stone Soup", and I decided that if that old woman could make soup out of nothing, so could I. I dug through the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry, and came up with the fixings for one great pot of soup. No recipe, just a bunch of stuff in a pot.
Here's what I did, and what you could do to make this delicious soup: saute' one onion in about 2 T of butter. Add one garlic clove. Add 1 can vegetable stock and about 4 cups of water. Add 1 large can whole tomatoes (I used our very own home canned tomatoes!). Add 4 or 5 beef bouillon cubes. I added a beef soup bone because Kenny doesn't consider anything made without meat to actually be a meal, but you don't have to. Add some chopped celery, carrots, purple cabbage, and any other vegetable that's in your crisper. Add frozen or canned green beans, corn, mushrooms, and/or brocolli. Add some red or great northern beans. I added an old package of frozen asian noodles, and I actually think this is what made the soup so good. I seasoned with salt, pepper, basil, bay leaves, lots of seasoning salt, and sugar.
I made homemade cornbread muffins and added a cup of leftover pumpkin puree' to the mixture. Oh my, they were good.
I made that soup and muffins with bits of leftovers, and it was as good a meal as I've ever made.
The weather was perfect for making a big pot of homemade soup, but not for going to the grocery store. When our girls were little, one of their favorite stories was "Stone Soup", and I decided that if that old woman could make soup out of nothing, so could I. I dug through the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry, and came up with the fixings for one great pot of soup. No recipe, just a bunch of stuff in a pot.
Here's what I did, and what you could do to make this delicious soup: saute' one onion in about 2 T of butter. Add one garlic clove. Add 1 can vegetable stock and about 4 cups of water. Add 1 large can whole tomatoes (I used our very own home canned tomatoes!). Add 4 or 5 beef bouillon cubes. I added a beef soup bone because Kenny doesn't consider anything made without meat to actually be a meal, but you don't have to. Add some chopped celery, carrots, purple cabbage, and any other vegetable that's in your crisper. Add frozen or canned green beans, corn, mushrooms, and/or brocolli. Add some red or great northern beans. I added an old package of frozen asian noodles, and I actually think this is what made the soup so good. I seasoned with salt, pepper, basil, bay leaves, lots of seasoning salt, and sugar.
I made homemade cornbread muffins and added a cup of leftover pumpkin puree' to the mixture. Oh my, they were good.
I made that soup and muffins with bits of leftovers, and it was as good a meal as I've ever made.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
It's SO Much More Fun. . .
to receive a gift with a bit of history.
Years before we owned our resale shop, Kenny figured out that gifts with a bit of history were lots more fun to give and receive than anything new. I love the old bowls, quilts, and santas he finds every year. Knowing these treasures have been used and loved by someone else makes them mean so much more to me than anything he could purchase at a local department store.
This year at the Wandering Wardrobe, our consignors have provided an amazing and ever-changing selection of pre-owned treasures - santas, snowmen, nutcrackers, nativitys, angels, bowls, pitchers, platters and quilts. . . and the history is free.
Years before we owned our resale shop, Kenny figured out that gifts with a bit of history were lots more fun to give and receive than anything new. I love the old bowls, quilts, and santas he finds every year. Knowing these treasures have been used and loved by someone else makes them mean so much more to me than anything he could purchase at a local department store.
This year at the Wandering Wardrobe, our consignors have provided an amazing and ever-changing selection of pre-owned treasures - santas, snowmen, nutcrackers, nativitys, angels, bowls, pitchers, platters and quilts. . . and the history is free.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Do You Give Gift Baskets for Christmas?
If you give gift baskets to your friends and neighbors for Christmas, look no further. We have everything imaginable to make a perfect gift basket -baskets, large bowls, small bowls, wooden bowls, pitchers, platters, boxes, bottles with lids, jars with lids, vases, mugs. . . In fact, your imagination is all you need to make an amazing Christmas gift "basket"!
Need ideas? Pack a "basket" with fresh cookies, add a small Christmas decoration or new potholder or towel (we have these too), and tie with a bit of ribbon and an ornament - which we also have. Voila! Your shopping is done, and your friends will be delighted. You'll have saved money and done your part to save the earth. We can even help with the imagination part. What could be better than that?
Need ideas? Pack a "basket" with fresh cookies, add a small Christmas decoration or new potholder or towel (we have these too), and tie with a bit of ribbon and an ornament - which we also have. Voila! Your shopping is done, and your friends will be delighted. You'll have saved money and done your part to save the earth. We can even help with the imagination part. What could be better than that?
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