Tuesday, November 3, 2009

I heart FDR.

(This isn't about Eleanor...I just like the photo)
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I just completed three tasks I've been dreading for months. Basically, these tasks were just phone calls that have given me hours of stress and sleepless nights. Phone calls that have been on my "to-do" list for days...weeks...actually months. Then yesterday I wrote them down (again) on another "to-do" list and decided that I would do nothing until these dreaded calls were made. And I did! And they are done. And they were so easy. A piece of cake really. It got me thinking about that Franklin Roosevelt saying, "there is nothing to fear but fear itself"...and I decided to look up the quote to figure what it is all about.
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He said the words during one of his inaugural speeches and they were, "so, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Apparently, he was talking about the economic conditions of the time (not dreaded phone calls)...but it applies to me and my calls. And I've now decided to put "let go of nameless, unreasoning, unjustified thoughts" at the top of my daily to-do list.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Bonjour Monsieur

I'm working on a new scent blend called..."Bonjour Monsieur". It's a combination of roasted tea leaves, tobacco, cedarwood & Sicilian lemon. & when I find the man that smells sortof like that...I'm going to walk up to him & say, "Bonjour Monsieur".

Friday, October 30, 2009

Smell Pretty.

A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future - coco chanel

Smell Pretty.

Custom Perfume Event at Sweet Petula

Thursday, November 5th from 2pm-8pm

Our last custom event went so well...we had to do it again. Join us for herbal inspired cocktails (I'm thinking lavender vodka or vanilla bourbon? any suggestions?), perfume samples & handmade custom perfumes by local perfumer, Sweet Anthem. Custom blends are $25 and pre-registration is recommended...although we would love you to just stop by as well. Meredith (Sweet Anthem herself), brings tons of oils for you to smell & blend. She guides you through the process seamlessly. I love my last concoction....Grapefruit, Violet, Ambergris & Sandalwood...I'll wear it Thursday...you can smell me!

Call 206.246.3488 to book an appointment.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

one for me...one for you!

This Thursday, Sweet Petula is participating in a great fundraiser for NW Hope & Healing. (more details below on event.)

NW Hope & Healing is an amazing organization that provides non-medical support to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Where they provide the most comfort is with their Healing Baskets. Basically, when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, these cool chicks step in with a basket full of soothing, pampering, pretty things. Just a little something to provide an ounce of comfort when it is really needed. Capers is hosting an event this Thursday to raise money for these baskets and I (& Sweet Petula) will be selling our products at the event and donating one item for every item sold. So stop by & shop. For every item you purchase, a matching product will be donated to these Healing Baskets.

Girls Night Out
at Capers in West Seattle
4525 California Ave. SW 98116 in the Junction
this Thursday, October 22nd 6-8pm


Please stop to visit us (Sweet Petula), as well as Clementine Shoes (she has some great new boots...just peaked in her window last night), Haute Goat (cashmere scarves we love), Sandra June Handbags, and Potluck Paris Jewelry.

Besides great merchandise, goodie bags, refreshments (read free booze...Lisa knows how to throw a party), a portion of proceeds will go to NW Hope & Healing.

Monday, October 5, 2009

2nd annual handmade trunk show


Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Big Winner!

Our big Guest Soap Giveaway is over and we have a winner....it is (drum roll please)....Hayden J. !!! She wins 48 custom Sweet Petula Guest Soaps.
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Call me Hayden J. & everyone else should check out her shop!
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Pictured above is one of her custom clutches. Price points are amazing...so scoot on over.

Monday, September 7, 2009

9/9/09 Sale

(two shea butter balms for..you guessed it $9.99...regularly $20.00)
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Sweet Petula on Etsy (just our Etsy site) is having a one day sale. I'm calling it the 9/9/09 sale as there are 99 items for $9.99. Of course I started it early...I have no idea what I'll be doing on 9/8/09 at 11:45...(hopefully not sitting at my computer)...so I decided to get a move on today...so technically, my 9/9/09 sale is a right now sale..but it will absolutely end at midnight on 9/9/09. (I'm really liking typing in this 9/9/09...it pleases me.)

Ginger Blossom Travel Candle $9.99...regularly $14.95

Effervescent Sea Salt Soak $9.99...regularly $18.00

Any scent Cleansing Body Wash $9.99...regularly $14.00

Any scent Shea Butter Moisture Lotion $9.99...regularly $16.00

Set of 3 Sparkling Bath Tablets $9.99...regularly $15.00

Provence & Ginger Blossom Aromatherapy Candles in glass $9.99...regularly $18.00

Set of 3 Petite Shea Butter Soaps Gift Wrapped $9.99...regularly $15.00
All quantities are limited! When they are gone...they are gone. Happy Shopping!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

New Cashmere Scarves


New Cashmere Recycled Scarves just in. Remember these from last year...we sold hundreds! (or something like that).
Made of deconstructed cashmere sweaters, these beauties are made right here in Seattle by Heidi of Haute Goat.
Come see what's in stock.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

new contest for Etsy sellers!

Calling all Etsy sellers......Enter to win a set of 48 (yes that's right 48!), custom guest soaps for your Etsy shop! I love doing custom packaging for cute little shops & I'd love to do some for you!!! Here is how you enter:
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1. Leave a comment here with a link to your Etsy shop.
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2. Fan Sweet Petula & Good Clean Dog on Facebook (I'm working hard on bumping up my numbers..help a girl out. Winner must be an active fan on date that I draw).
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3. Winner will be randomly chosen on September 30th.
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4. Retail value is $80 and will be completely custom with your logo and shop design.
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5. Good Luck!
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6. In the meantime, if you just must have a set of these immediately, and who can really blame you?? Sets of 12 are sold in the shop for $20.00.
Good Clean Dog (our Sweet Petula furry division).


Cardinal Ink. I loved making these!


My Little Sunshine. I am in love with Rachel.



Sunday, August 16, 2009

new!

new!
Art Panel Prints & Canvas Giclee's by Papaya of Ashland, Oregon.


Stop in ...new prints are scheduled to arrive this week in the shop! Art prints $16.00 &
Canvas Giclee's $48.00