Sweet Petula

Sweet Petula's Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sale

2011-11-23T19:38:00.000-08:00

~$2.95 Holiday Soaps~

That's right....I've put my holiday scents on SALE before the holidays. All Petite Shea Butter Holiday Scents are over 40% this weekend. Shop early for best selection, as I do expect to sell out of some scents. As an added bonus, for every $50 you spend, I'll throw in a (new!) boxed gift set. These are not even available for sale yet, and will be automatically added to your order. So...start shopping!

I'm so excited for these sweet little sets...I've been working on them for ages. I hope you like them too!

Happy Holidays!

Show Time!

2011-11-15T00:24:00.000-08:00

Come visit me this holiday season!

I've got some great new scents, perfect gift sets ($15!) & crafty giveaways just for you.

etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show

@ the Intiman Theather

November 25th & 26th

Urban Craft Uprising

@ the Seattle Center

December 3rd & 4th

Spend over $25 at either show and get this little goody bag for FREE! (valued at $15 and while supplies last)

Each show is also handing out goody bags at the door....click on the links for specific information.

Hope to see you soon!

Pup-A-Palooza!

2011-09-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

Pup-A-Palooza!

tomorrow at Sandra Coan Photography

portraits of pets & their people to benefit Seattle Humane Society.

Sandra's studio is located at 310 NW 85th in Seattle and appointments run from 9am-4pm

There are still a few places left...so call 206.841.2260 to reserve your spot. Sessions are $100 or $150 if you want to pose with your pooch. CD's will also be available.

all participants will receive a goody bag full of Good Clean Dog products. So....your pooch will not only look good, but smell good too!

Facebook Fridays

2011-09-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday! Last week I had a little giveaway called, Facebook Friday, and it was so much fun I've decided to keep it for awhile. To enter, all you need to do is head on over to my Facebook page and leave a comment under the Facebook Friday post. At some point during the day, I'll pick a winner (using random.org) and that commentor wins the giveaway. Easy right? So...go enter!

$3 for 3 Days....{short & sweet sale}

2011-08-21T19:53:00.000-07:00

Soaps, Lip Tints & Perfumes {over 15 different items on sale for $3 each...but only for 3 days}

happy summer weekend.

2011-08-19T20:06:00.000-07:00

i want to live in all of her photographs

time to relax.

She Sells Seashells Sale

2011-08-09T01:16:00.000-07:00

She Sells Seashells down by the Seashore Shea Butter Soaps on Sale. Yes, please do try saying that 3 times fast. (I could barely write it out)

I just listed a few different sets of these soaps in my Etsy shop. I was in a beachy mood and wrapped up about 500 soaps in my black & white papers all with a shell~beach~sea theme. Soaps are available in sets of 3, 6 or 8 in the following fragrances;

Sea Salt & Lavender
Milk & Honey
La Coquette
Earl Grey Tea
Fig Leaf
Sweet Pea

Regularly $5.00 each, this sale makes them $3.50 each.

want a set of 3? Go here.

a set of 6? Go here.

or 8? Try this...right about here.

Happy Father's Day! (& contest)

2011-06-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Contest time! Some lucky guy is going to win a Mr. Mustachio gift set valued at $43.00.

(shaving soap, shaving creme, bath salts & lip balm)

Here are the rules....

1. be a fan of my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/#!/sweetpetula

2. post ONE sentence on the page describing why your guy is the best.

3. check out my new shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/cordeliajandco?ref=si_shop!

Winner will be announced on Monday, June 20th.

Good Luck!

Delightful Surprises......

2011-05-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

I came home from a crazy day of errands and meetings to the most delighful of surprises. Jill, of For Strange Women, had sent me a lovely little care package of her newest sea salts.

A few months ago she had mentioned working on this new concoction and then casually threw in that she would send me a sample when she was finished. You can read about her newest creation here. The mix is 100% essential oil fragranced & they smell absolutely divine. Exactly like the sea. I can't wait to use them. In fact, I'm going to go soak in the tub right now.

Thanks Jill!

Royal Wedding Weekend Giveaway

2011-04-22T17:38:00.000-07:00

Okay, so we weren't invited to the wedding...but we can still celebrate. Shop Sweet Petula this weekend (etsy, or our own site) and I'll throw in a FREE bar of my Royal Wedding Shea Butter Soap. Scents are Earl Grey Tea and a delightful (my favorite) Black Tea & Milk. Spend over $20 and I'll throw in a bar of each.

No need to do anything special at checkout, free soaps will automatically be added to your order. Offer is good until Monday morning. (my Monday morning, which is about noon PST.)

ta ta for now!

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Soap Sale

2011-03-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

Due to a huge (almost 35%) increase in the cost of olive oil, we will be raising the price of our signature soaps on April 15th. Our signature collection includes the following scents;

Ginger Blossom

Provence

Sweet P.

Fleur de Lis

Mediterranean Mint

Bay Rum

Sea Spa

Ruby Grapefruit

Fresh Lavender

In the meantime, I'm having a STOCK UP SALE for those of you that want to take advantage of the current price. So, between now and April 5th, all soaps (even the ones that will not be affected by the price increase) are

BUY 2 Get 1 FREE.

The nity gritty....

FREE soap will be the same scent

you must shop at www.sweetpetula.com (not Etsy.)

No additional discounts will apply

Soap Subscriptions, Soap Gift Sets, & Multiple Qty Soap Purchases DO APPLY.

No need to do anything special to your order...FREE soap will automatically be added.

Soap Balls!

2011-03-16T20:09:00.000-07:00

for when your feeling just a little dirty......

(no matter how many times I say, "soap balls" I still giggle a little on the inside)

okay, so they sound funny, but they actually are really pretty. Especially if grouped in a big glass jar on your bathroom cabinet.

I just listed a few sets of 12 for $24.00 in the Etsy shop.

FREE Aloe Leaf & Mint Soap

2011-03-14T16:23:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling Springy!

Shop Sweet Petula between now and St. Patrick's Day, and I'll throw in a bar of my NEW Aloe Leaf & Mint Soap. Just write in "St. Pat's" in the notes to seller.

short & sweet

2011-02-24T22:43:00.000-08:00

February is the shortest..and sweetest month. Guess what that means? It is time for our *annual

Short & Sweet Sale!

Sale will end at noon (PST) on Monday, the 28th.

Head on over to Sweet Petula and check out the SALE section. In addition to some great deals on existing favorites, I've loaded up the shop with some brand new SPRING scents. The star of the show? My new favorite, Wild Flowers & Honey, shea butter soap. I love this scent. It is definitely floral & feminine, but also very fresh and clean. The two other new spring scents are; Aloe Leaf & Mint, and Sweet Pea & Clover.

Get one of each on SALE in a sweet gift pack.

*I forgot to do it last year.

a day of rest

2011-02-20T11:52:00.000-08:00

I've decided to do zero work today.

Seattle Crave Book (4th Edition)

2011-02-15T18:18:00.000-08:00

The essential guidebook for Seattle (girly) living. CRAVE Seattle is a showcase of over 150 women entrepreneurs throughout the city....including Sweet Petula (me!)

Now available in the shop with FREE shipping in the US.

lazy sunday.

2011-02-13T12:52:00.001-08:00

After yesterday's hurricane, I was amazed to wake up this morning to see this. How lucky I am to live in such a beautiful city.

Spring! I think it's getting ready to sprung.

View from the other end of my neighborhood. I want to take a trip to one of the Islands this summer. Any good suggestions?

Happy resting spot.

I had the pink one. yum. Now I'm going to spend the next 11 hours doing absolutely nothing.

-c

love is in the air.....

2011-02-11T16:14:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much to my pal Heidi, of Haute Goat this past week for some wonderful (free) Sweet Petula advertising! You can see the post here....and a darling photo of Heidi working her flower job...at Valentine's Day. There is a discount code at the end for 25% off at Sweet Petula.

{it expires this Sunday afternoon}
Have a great weekend everyone!

i have a valentine for you.

2011-02-11T01:13:00.000-08:00

{my Love Potion No. 9 soap sitting on top of the coolest book. Have you heard of *Rob Ryan?}

Happy Valentine's Day (weekend) everyone!

For the record, I think Valentine's Day is a little played out.....all the pressure to be in a relationship and to celebrate the fact on February 14th, in a very specific way.

But I do love, love......so here is a little Valentine from me to you.

{but don't get any funny ideas...I think we should just be friends}

Stop by Capers in West Seattle before Monday, and with any Sweet Petula purchase, the nice ladies behind the counter will throw in a bar of my Love Potion No. 9 soap.

Capers

4525 California Ave. SW

Seattle, WA 98116

Open Monday-Saturday 10-6

Sunday 11-5

{want more info? visit the capers blog}

*I love Rob Ryan! He is an amazing paper artist that uses lasers to cut and design images. My favorite is "Can We Shall We." It is a special laser cut he made just for Valentine's Day. You can see many of his images in the book I mentioned above. It is also available at Capers.

"Can We? Shall We? One day very soon, let us go away together, just you and me. Can We? Shall We? Call in sick one day and travel to the sea and hold hands all day. Can We? Shall We? Eat our sandwiches on the train, get drunk on fresh air and come home tired and never tell anyone...Ever."

xoxo.

New Year's Resolution

2011-01-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful" - William Morris~

I do pretty well with keeping things simple. (my "stuff" pile anyway) But I'm wanting to pare down even further. Get rid of the extraneous and anything that does not please me. It's sort of like your underwear drawer. You know how you have your favorite pair? The style you always reach for that make you feel great? And how there are about 6-10 other pairs in there you only wear on wash day? Why not get rid of them? I'm thinking everyday should be favorite panty day.

We have a WINNER! (three actually!)

2010-12-09T19:27:00.000-08:00

I tricked you when I said I was picking A winner for these earrings by Trillium....I'm picking three! Thanks to everyone who submitted your favorite holiday traditions. I chose my three favorites...and here they are:

#1 Jen for her tradition

"My favorite tradition is being Elfy and Elfo with my sister for our 2 nieces. For the past 10 years Elfy and Elfo (2 of Santa's elves) have been sending and leaving little gifts for Maya and Grace during the several weeks leading up to Christmas." Thanks for sharing Jen! And thank you for teaching me the word/name Elfo...I plan on using it. A lot. I also have to admit, that when I went to your blog to find your contact info, I came across this photo of Mr. T. Quite frankly, Mr. T tipped the scales in your winning direction.

best. costume. ever.

Winner #2 Gets these great gold dangles...drum roll please.....Myisha! You Win! I loved your tradition of picking themes for the celebration. Great idea.

And our last (but not least) winner is Celeste B. Celeste won these snowflake earrings from Trillium. Her winning tradition is dressing up her dog Ollie in sweaters, drinking hot cider, and listening to non-traditional Christmas music. I love it!

So...big winners, message me with your address and I'll send you your prizes.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Field Trip!

2010-12-05T00:27:00.000-08:00

Today I headed out to Olde Burien to visit some of my old friends and sell Sweet Petula at a trunk show. Olde Burien is where my first shop was located. I love Olde Burien! People who don't know about this great little area are often shocked at how cool it is. I have such good memories of this neighborhood. My trunk show was at Zizia, which is the old Sweet Petula. The photo above is of the Danish Bakery mascot, which is directly next door....dangerous.

(fyi: this is one of the best places within miles of Seattle to buy a birthday cake...the only trick is convincing the owner, Lola, to make it!)
Zizia
827 SW 152nd street
Olde Burien, Washington 98168
(for the record I HATE the "Olde"...it was "Old" for years. We voted. My side didn't win. I hate the "Olde"...but I guess I already mentioned that.)

More Zizia

I love these! They are baby t-shirts that predict the future of your child!

artwork at Fireweed Beads

Festive shopper. :)

Look who I found on my way out of town!

Santa!

feeling lucky?

2010-11-30T19:17:00.000-08:00

It's Contest Time!

I found these lovely little horseshoe earrings on Etsy the other day and bought two pairs...one for me and one for.....? You???

They are really very sweet and recently featured in Lucky magazine. I have a feeling mine are going to bring me lots of luck.

Want to win?

Here is what you do.

#1 Scoot on over to Facebook and fan Sweet Petula (if you haven't already)

#2 Leave a comment here or on Facebook telling me your favorite holiday tradition. I will pick a winner on December 9th and post on December 10th on our page. (check back, sometimes I can't message you directly via Facebook)

Good Luck!

please spend your holiday dollars thoughtfully.

2010-11-26T12:50:00.000-08:00

"The only reason a great many American families don't own an elephant is that have never been offered an elephant for a dollar down and easy weekly payments." - mad magazine

(photo by Grand Ole Beastiary of Portland)

The Witching Hour

2010-11-12T01:30:00.000-08:00

Inspiration always strikes after midnight. Right now I'm working on some custom wedding favors & I love the way they have turned out.

Night time is my favorite time to work. I can get more done between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 then in an entire 8 hour work day. Unfortunately, my perfect schedule doesn't mesh with the masses, so I have to work in a few daylight hours every day. It is frustrating trying to balance when people want to interact with you verses when you feel like interacting with them. :) My Mom and my brother are the exact same way. Complete night owls.

For the happiest life, rigorously plan your days, leave your nights open to chance. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotics Notebook

So on another note, I've gotten the new iPhone! Basically, I bought it for the photo apps. (see photos above) I'm having so much fun with it. If you like taking photos, I cannot recommend it enough. I'm pretty sure I'm driving the people in my life batty however. Just today, my English friend said, "Your a menace with that new iPhone"...which I think translated means, "I find your photographs fascinating...please show me more."

~
nighty night. sleep tight.

found it!

2010-11-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

Best blush ever! After an almost year long search for the perfect blush...I finally found it! Try the color called "Radiance" (not the one pictured) it looks very unnatural in its container, a bright fuschia, but a little goes a long way. And is the most natural looking formula (and long lasting) I have found.

Scent Memories & My Perfume Shelf

2010-11-03T23:18:00.001-07:00

Lately I've been dreaming in scent. Mostly scent memories. I won't bore you with the details, but I will share my favorite scents.

From left to right:

1. Acqua Profumato Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Perfume

I wear this in the summertime. It is normally sold with the men's cologne, but it is in fact unisex. It is very fresh and summery....a blend of mosly different citrus fruits and petigrain. This one is pretty easy to find. I bought mine in the men's department of Nordstroms.

2. Molecule 01

My secret weapon! I bought this in London at a beautiful lingerie shop called, Coco de Mer. It is touted as one of the worlds only working phermone perfumes. Basically, it is one ingredient called, Iso E Super. It smells slightly green and velvety with a bit of woods mixed in. The most interesting thing about this perfume is that some people cannot smell it at all, where others smell it instantly. I save it for special occasions. {winks}

3. Lavender & Black Pepper Essential Oil Perfume

This I bought in the early 90's at the Ballard Farmer's Market. There was a woman selling pure essential oil perfumes and I had to have this one. It was very expensive, but a little goes a long way. I remember choking a bit at the price, but I'm so glad I made the purchase.

4. Prada

Prade Tendre. Mostly neroli, bergamot, cedar, cardamon, plum, vanilla and vetiver. This one is very soft and sultry. It was a gift and I love it. It has been discontinued so I find I hoard it a bit.

5. Voodoo Love

Bought at Bourbon French Parfums on Bourbon Street. This company has been making perfumes for over 164 years. They do custom blending right inside the shop. A must visit if you every make it to New Orleans. The shop reminds me of the perfumeries I visited in Italy. Although I think you can custom blend online it is so much fun to sit down and smell in person.

6. Custom Sweet Anthem Perfume Blend

Meredith of Sweet Anthem made this one for me at our last custom perfume event. It is a blend of Violet, Amber...and a few other things I can't remember. I really should write these things down. {p.s. Meredith will be at the next trunk show with me at Capers}

7. Sweet Anthem Cordelia Perfume

Made for ME! Me. me. ME!! How exciting...I feel like a Rock Star. This is so new I haven't even worn it yet. But the blend is a few of my favorites; Top Notes of Plum & Fir Needle {because I am so outdoorsy!}, Middle Notes of Lavender & Black Pepper, and sultry {her word..not mine, but thanks Meredith} Coriander & Sandalwood as a base.

8. Republic of Women Perfume

Love the little purple bottle. It is a blend of bergamot, peony, jasmine, moroccan rose, musk and noble wood. It sounds very sweet but I find it slightly wintery. I bought the boy version for mine. It smells divine on him.
~

My favorite scent memory that I have re-created into a Sweet Petula product? It is my Milk & Honey soap. It reminds me of my childhood...but mostly my Mom. She wore a very soft slightly sweet Musk perfume. It was reserved for special occassions...perhaps maybe 4-5 times a year and I'd always spray some on myself the moment she left for the evening.

Here she is! My Mom. She made this sundress...in fact she used to make tons of these for herself and both me & my sister. Flip-flops, a sundress, and a baby deer....doesn't she look like she would smell sweet?

hey, can I do that?

2010-08-27T18:31:00.000-07:00

Every time someone sees how the soap bricks are cut at Sweet Petula, they always ask, "Hey, can I do that?" It is pretty nifty. So I thought I'd share photos of how it is done.

Photo #1 (above) The bricks. I make 90 lbs of soap, pour it into a large Plexiglas mold, then cut that big block into smaller bricks. These are those bricks.

#2 Each brick sits on the cutter (which has interchangeable bar sizes.....that is the white plate thing on the bottom)

#3, you push the grid over the brick & viola! Soap bars. This part is very satisfying. Think of cutting a 8 lb hunk of cheese at once. It just feels cool.

#4 Detail of the small end pieces that get cut off. These pieces (usually bigger than what you see in this photo) are where my soap seconds come from.

#5 It's like magic.

this makes me feel good.

2010-08-06T00:03:00.000-07:00

"100% of customers would recommend this to a friend."

This makes me very happy. Tonight I saw three reviews on Anthropologie.com of my Petite Shea Butter Soaps. All (very lovely) customers gave Sweet Petula 4 out of 4 stars!

Here they are....

SWEET SMELL!

Pros: beautiful paper package, quality, lovely smell

Cons: you will want more (I love her)

"I have purchased two bars and used them in my bathroom sink. With regular use they last about a month. Sweet Pea is my favorite with Milk & Honey a close second. They smell so clean, almost baby-like!"

GREAT GIFT IDEA

"I love the look and smell of this soap. I haven't tried it yet, hope it meets my expectations" (It will, I promise)

SUCH A LOVELY LITTLE SOAP

Pros: sweet scent and sweet packaging

"The scent of this tiny soap filled the large box in which my package was sent. It is a clean, sweet flowery scent that I found irresistible. The packaging is lovely as well"

I think lovely should be the word of the day.

new solid perfume formulations

2010-08-02T21:59:00.000-07:00

I've spent the last few weeks working on a new solid perfume recipe. The new formula is 100% vegan (the last one had beeswax in it.) And the scents are more concentrated.

You can see the 5 different scents we have available here. One is brand spanking new, Sweet Lily Blossom, and really my newest favorite thing. A bunch of you that attended Girls Night Out last week got a preview of this fragrance.

I've also discontinued Pink Garden Rose & Day Dream (these scents will still be available in the shea butter soaps, so don't fret.) If your interested in the last few of these, they can be found here.

Smell pretty.

Dear Single Man Friend,

2010-07-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

Dear Single Man Friend,

Yes, I did invite you to Girls Night Out. No, I was not trying to insult you. I was being helpful. Do the math now. A ton of ladies gathered in one spot. Drinking, laughing, enjoying themselves. Did I mention the drinking? Use your head Man!

Your welcome.

-Cordelia j.

New....Delicate Wash!

2010-07-27T16:38:00.000-07:00

New from Sweet Petula....Dainty Wash! The perfect lovely smelling (lavender) gentle clothing & linen wash just for your delicates.

I've been working on this formula for a couple of years. It isn't for sale quite yet...but I will be giving away 25 4oz. bottles tomorrow at my trunk show in West Seattle. Stop by, say, "hi" and I'll give you a bottle.

Girls Night Out/Trunk Show

CAPERS

4525 California Ave. SW

in West Seattle

6:00-8:00

(drinks, treats....and more giveaways)

hello there...where have you been all my life?

2010-07-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

I really really really want this table. I've been shopping for a dining room table for months...almost a year practically, and this is the table of my dreams. I like to buy things that will last years, if not a lifetime and I tend to have analysis paralysis when it comes to decorating my own home. But this table is it. I have chosen it. I love it. Made of reclaimed mahogany with cast iron bases (which are salvaged from a 100 year old leather belt driven metal lathe.) You can buy one here. Now where is that extra $2500.00 I had lying around?

Now all I need is a Ken Doll.

2010-07-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

Love this Barbie swimming suit. Buy it here.

It comes in pink too!

Happy Birthday to my right hand Man!

2010-06-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

(us this last weekend. aren't we cute?)

Today is my good pal Casey's birthday! He is the genius behind www.sweetpetula.com and one of my favorite boys in the entire world. He always keeps me on track. & he smells really really good. (like sandalwood...but back off...he's taken) Happy Birthday C!

(this was us in our kindergarten school photo! He is much taller now but still likes orange a lot)

Check out this hairdo circa 1989! And those specs! So very Sally Jessie Raphel!

(casey is the tall one in front, but my older brother is also in this photo...check out the moody fella in back)

(bring back those glasses.)

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-19T23:41:00.000-07:00

The last month brought 2 additions to my family of little tiny baby girls. Soon I will have an army. An army of Little Sweetest Petulas. We will dress in tutus and march! (not sure what our cause will be just yet....I'm working on it) But, in honor of the two fellas that made my newest neices possible.....Happy Father's Day!

Above is my sister with her husband Leif and their first baby Anneka....just a few days ago little baby Ella was added to their sweet family. Let's call her LBE.

And above, my brother-in-law Steve with his little girl Reagan. Steve & my sister added Faith just a few weeks ago! (p.s. check out that glass of what I'm pretty sure is Crown Royal!)

Happy Father's Day to everyone, but especially these two new Dads.

lavender lemonade

2010-06-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

If (I mean WHEN) it gets sunny around here....I'm going to make lavender lemonade. I think mine will have gin in it.

4 c. water

1/4 c. chopped lavender leaves

2/3 c. sugar

1 c. fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

Lavender stems for garnish

Bring 1 c. water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Combine the boiling water & lavender in a medium bowl. Cover & steep for 30 minutes. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard the lavender leaves.

Combine 3 c. water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Combine lavender water, sugar syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Cover & chill. (that's just good instructions there for anything...cover & chill) Serve over ice. Garnish with lavender stems.

& for more lavender delightfulness...head over to Sweet Petula for our Fresh Lavender SALE! Its' lavender month!

lavender, lavender, lavender!

2010-06-10T16:16:00.000-07:00

Everyone always asks me what my favorite scent is. It is lavender. Herbal & fresh & clean, Lavender always smells good to me. It is one fragrance I never tire of and one of my favorite scent memories....(Tuscany, lavender plants outside my window, lots of rain, loss of power...I could go on, but I will not.)

I'm having a Lavender Month special over at Sweet Petula until June 30th. All Spa Luxury products in Fresh Lavender are 1/2 off!

Shop on-line before June 30th, and regardless of your favorite scent (lavender, lemon, bay....whatever you fancy) I'll throw in a bar of my newest Petite Shea Butter Soap in Sea Salt & Lavender.

Meadow Boutique

2010-06-03T08:25:00.001-07:00

Just blocks from my house, Meadow on Queen Anne is one of my new favorite shops. Located at 1959 6th Ave. West, a bit tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city...but definately worth a visit.

Owner, Shelley, stocks Meadow with a well edited mix of apparel, gifts and home decor. I'm loving her selection of glasswear right now, and of course, her Sweet Petula! (there we are above in those glass jars)

things I like very much. philadelphia & polaroids

2010-06-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

Philadelphia & Polaroids. I like these two things very much.

I just got back (well it's been a week, but I've been busy) from a business/fun trip to Philadelphia. It was my first visit and I can't wait to go back. While I was there, I had a chance to take some Polaroid photos....(see how I worked those two together?)

Sweet Petula soaps at Terrain. Terrain is one of the coolest shops I have ever been in. It is HUGE...thousands of square feet, and every detail is tricked out. I started making these soaps for Terrain a few months ago. Watch for new Sweet Petula products at Terrain 4th quarter (that's retail speak for October-November-December)

Indulgent spa section. There were a lot of Sea Salt products, both in the bath & body department & the kitchen/housewares department.

Garden-y ~ Glass-y Stuff

Culinary Sea Salts.

One of my favorite bath & body sellers For Strange Women, is also selling at Terrain.

Ferns ~ Soaps ~ Terrariums

more pretty soaps.

sweet find

2010-05-28T14:14:00.000-07:00

Made out of reclaimed wood, this bathtub caddy is made from reclaimed oak. Apparently, the wood was once a wooden beam holding up a hardware store. The company that makes these Peg & Awl, has some other really nifty things. Check out their candles.

thanks for the love....

2010-04-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

(why yes...this kitten is blowing kisses)

Thanks for the love people! After my news yesterday I've gotten tons of emails full of well wishes and encouragement. You rock.

times are a changing......

2010-04-06T16:35:00.001-07:00

Good News/Bad News...

Let's get the bad news out of the way first. Sweet Petula Pioneer Square is closing. NOT SWEET PETULA in general, so no freaking out allowed. Our on-line shops http://www.sweetpetula.com/ & http://www.sweetpetula.etsy.com/ will always be open 24/7 and.....wait for it...(below).....I could spin this a million different directions, but the simple fact of the matter is that our retail store in Pioneer Square does not make money. Our on-line shops and wholesale divisions do. So, that is where our focus will lie.

Our last open for business days in our brick and mortar shop will be April 9th & 10th (friday & saturday) and April 16th & 17th (friday & saturday)...we are no longer open regular business hours during the week. Stop by any of those days for great deals on non-Sweet Petula merchandise (Sweet Petula merchandise is not on sale as....WE ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.)

But....the GOOD NEWS? Besides we ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS? Is that we will be opening a Petite Petula at Capers in West Seattle. Capers is located at 4521 on California Ave. and they will carry our ENTIRE line beginning May 1st (as well as some lovely pjs in the Sweet Petula department.)

So that's the scoop folks!

Springtime in Paris Giveaway....

2010-03-19T05:10:00.000-07:00

Spend over $20 at either Sweet Petula or Sweet Petula on Etsy, and receive a FREE Paris in Spring Giveaway Gift Pack (valued at $14.00)

Wrapped up in a pretty chocolate brown box and tied with a ribbon is......

Sea Mineral Bath Salts in Provence

Botanical "La Coquette" Perfume

Petite Shea Butter Soap in "La Coquette"

Happy Spring!

(pesky fine print...offer valid during the 1st full week of spring. That is Today, March 19th - Saturday, March 27th, or while supplies last...I made 50, so get shopping if you want one of these cuties. I will post on Sweet Petula's Facebook Fan Page if & when we run out)

Spring!

2010-03-17T15:08:00.001-07:00

3 more days!

Kobo Soy Candles on Sale.....

2010-03-08T16:33:00.000-08:00

All remaining stock of Kobo candles on sale (1/2 price!!!!)...in store only, but I can ship them to you. Regularly $34.00 on sale for $17.00. These candles make a perfect hostess gift, and the gift box they come in is adorable (and includes a box of gift matches.) Here's what I have.....

Vetiver & Vanilla

Olive Blossom

Green Pearl Jasmine

Anisette Orange

White Birch & Rosemary (my favorite....smells like a sexy man)

Giveaway Time!

2010-02-23T14:18:00.001-08:00

I've teamed up with my pal over at My Little Sunshine for a product giveaway!
To enter all you need to do is become of fan of My Little Sunshine on Facebook and a Fan of Sweet Petula. Once your signed up, you are automatically entered to win......
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~A set of three bath fizzies & soap from Sweet Petula (on My Little Sunshine's page)

or....by becoming a fan on Sweet Petula's page.....

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~A beautiful set of vintage powder pink crystal earrings and matching necklace (along with 3 of Rachel's famous lip balms)

winner!

2010-02-20T16:30:00.000-08:00

The winner of our "what have you done for love" contest is Barbara L! Barbara wins $50 worth of Sweet Petula product for sharing her story. What's her story? Well....here it is.

January 11th, 2009 my husband Ernie and I, (that's them up there..aren't they cute?), met while playing Poker Palace on MySpace.

After hours of playing together we switched to IM (you had me at IM), and talked through the whole night. While we originally intended to be just friends (boys never want to be just friends Barbara...true documented fact), it was a very short time before he stole my heart. (I think he had a plan with that whole "just friends" idea he sold you on.)

He finally convinced me to meet him and I flew to North Carolina to meet him Valentine's weekend. My plan was if he ended up being some weird0, I could get back on the plane and head home. (good thinking B.....if he came to you how would you get rid of him?) Well things went great, (I think B left out a bunch of good stuff here...but who am I to pry?), and after I flew home I couldn't stop thinking about him. But....(oh B, your soooo practical) I just didn't see how things could work out. I even tried breaking it off. (don't do it B...love will find a way) He wouldn't hear of it. (Hooray for Ernie!) He gave up everything-job & home...and he and his son Hank moved here on March 27th. We married May 9th, less than 4 months from meeting. I now have three additional children and two grand babies. I can only say to all of those still looking...never give up. (and I can only ask....does Ernie have a brother?) You never know when souls who are meant to be together will find each other, or how. -Mrs. Locklear (Happy Valentine's Day Barbara & Ernie....you won because your story rocks!)

The Year of The Tiger

2010-02-16T21:51:00.000-08:00

Happy (Lunar) New Year!....two days late. One of my customers, Dorit Ely, makes a yearly postcard celebrating the lunar New Year. I just received this one and of course, love it.

From this year's card, "Each lunar new year is represented by a guiding animal spirit: this year, the passionate and brave tiger empowers us to jump into the new and unknown with daring determination to accomplish our dreams and bet on bold breakthroughts. The tiger hunts for thrill and adventure, so whatever sparks new exploration and vitality for you .....go wild! And the flip side of the ferious feline?...It's a good time to power your inner cool cat, tame and tiger termoil that may burden the beast, and take time out for purrrfect cat naps to replenish. May the year ahead burn brightly for you. Go get'em, tiger!"

Dorit just launched a new bath & body line (that Sweet Petula was able to help with!), and her aromatics can be found at Lucca, Momo, & Sandy Lew in the Seattle area.

love is in the air...

2010-02-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

It's time for a contest! Last year around Valentine's Day, I posted about a sign I saw in a window. The sign asked, "what have you done for love?"...I loved that question, so I decided this year to pose this question to you. Winner will be chosen completly at random depending on my whim.

So.....*What have you done for love?

Winner will get a delightful assortment of Sweet Petula products sent to them....valued at $50. Leave a comment and a way for me to contact you.

*here is my list....

-said I would love to be an organic farmer on a remote island.

-became a vegetarian

-played Ultimate Frisbee {I was actually quite skilled}

-camped (in a TENT) for 4 nights (STRAIGHT)

-agreed that we could name our first child Arugula.

(spelled like the lettuce, but pronounced Are Jula)

p.s. it wasn't all for the same boy.

Me & Sally Field.

2010-02-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

Every once in a while, I get a wholesale order from someone I'm slightly star struck by. It gives me one of those Sally Field, "You like me, you really like me" moments. Well, I just shipped off an order to, Henry Road, which is a super cool home/design store in Los Angles..and I'm having a little Oscar moment. Owner Paula is a self taught fabric designer and superstar extraordinaire. Check out out the store site...as well as Paula's blog.

sweet deals this Saturday at Sweet Petula

2010-02-03T12:20:00.000-08:00

Feel the love this Saturday at Sweet Petula's Studio Sale this Saturday!

{208 S. Jackson Street

11:00-5:00}

Great deals on....Soap

Glass Candles

Jewelry

Bath Salts

Bulk Bath Fizzies

Custom Perfumes

& mention this post for a FREE bar of our Limited Addition Valentine's Day Soap!

need a bath.....

2010-02-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing...that's why we recommend it daily. -Zig Ziglar

Vacation!

2010-01-11T17:11:00.000-08:00

A little relaxing, restoring...and recharging is in order. So, drum roll please, Sweet Petula will be closed until Tuesday, January 26th. I'm going in search of new ideas, inspiration, and cute English boys.....not necessarily in that order. Wish me luck!

(photo by yvette inufio)

good news/bad news

2009-12-30T15:13:00.000-08:00

The Good News: My 2010 Horoscope is FANTASTIC!
"One thing that all Crabs (I'm a cancer) know deep in their hearts is that someone, somewhere out there knows how great it would be to bust them wide open and eat them with melted butter. The big news for you this year, Cancer, is that Pluto has moved into your Seventh House, which rules marriage, partnerships and close relationships. This means that someone may very well be cracking your heart open in the next year."

The Bad News: My New Year's Eve Date doesn't eat butter.

Kiss & Tell

2009-12-19T12:14:00.001-08:00

My (totally anonymous) friend has brought back her dating blog. She had to go in hiding for a bit when I accidentally outed her...sorry anonymous friend. I'm glad your back. Her new blog is here: Glitter Highway.

(the kind of kisses girls want)

(the kind of kisses readily available)

i'd better get christmas shopping.....

2009-12-17T21:22:00.000-08:00

or everyone on my list is getting coupons for hugs.

Hey Lady, I want some FREE stuff.

2009-11-26T14:24:00.000-08:00

Stop by Sweet Petula this Friday or Saturday for a FREE Exfoliate & Moisturize Gift Set ($28 value!). Just mention this post or simply say, "hey lady I want some free stuff", and this set is yours!

Included in the pack is our Ground Walnut Body Wash & Ultimate Shea Butter Moisturizer, and you can choose your favorite scent blend; Sea Spa, Fresh Lavender, Ruby Grapefruit, or Bay Rum. You can even mix & match!

Can't make it into the store? Shop on-line at http://www.sweetpetula.com/ and with any $50 purchase I'll add this to your order. (I'm adding more rules to the on-line option...so sorry, but I'd really prefer to see you in person..& my Mom will be here this weekend..and she likes you as well. So stop by.)

I'm off to eat Turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!

i smell christmas

2009-11-24T16:01:00.000-08:00

Just finished up a new Christmas candle....these little lovelies are divine. A combination of spruce, cinnamon, & balsam fir this limited addition candle is my newest favorite thing. I burned one last night and the container is so beautiful & glowy (yes that is a word) when the candle is lit. I'm honestly not sure when I've been this excited about a new Sweet Petula product. I love these! Or maybe I just love Christmas. Currently, I only have 25 in stock (my pal Lisa over at Capers in West Seattle has 20+ as well)...more to come in a two weeks.

I heart FDR.

2009-11-03T13:22:00.000-08:00

(This isn't about Eleanor...I just like the photo)

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.

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.

Bonjour Monsieur

2009-11-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

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".

Smell Pretty.

2009-10-30T19:00:00.000-07:00

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.

one for me...one for you!

2009-10-20T16:48:00.001-07:00

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.

2nd annual handmade trunk show

2009-10-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

Big Winner!

2009-09-30T15:04:00.000-07:00

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.

Call me Hayden J. & everyone else should check out her shop!

Pictured above is one of her custom clutches. Price points are amazing...so scoot on over.

9/9/09 Sale

2009-09-07T20:56:00.000-07:00

(two shea butter balms for..you guessed it $9.99...regularly $20.00)

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!

New Cashmere Scarves

2009-09-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

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.

new contest for Etsy sellers!

2009-08-25T15:50:00.000-07:00

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:

1. Leave a comment here with a link to your Etsy shop.

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).

3. Winner will be randomly chosen on September 30th.

4. Retail value is $80 and will be completely custom with your logo and shop design.

5. Good Luck!

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.

new!

2009-08-16T18:11:00.000-07:00

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

pretty new fizzy photo

2009-08-14T13:18:00.001-07:00

new sweet petula photo found on-line....i like googling myself (I mean sweet petula)...sounds kindof naughty doesn't it?

tea for me.

2009-08-06T12:41:00.000-07:00

So pretty.

Custom dresses by Audrey & Grace. dresses can be custom made or ordered already sized

(s-xl). I want one. I see a tea party in my future.

Capers.....

2009-07-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

Check out one of my besties blog...Capers Capers (home decor, entertaining...other good stuff). And she has pictures of girls pillow fighting. Which is pretty much what we do when we hang out.

soap of the month lovelies

2009-07-17T13:22:00.001-07:00

Today I'm shipping out all my July Soap of the Month orders. They look so pretty! I have been in an exfoliating mood and wrapped up Sea Spa with a little recipe card for a homemade foot scrub. Want your own soap of the month? They are in the shop.

exfoliate...exfoliate...exfoliate!

2009-07-17T06:07:00.000-07:00

My you look glowy....! give yourself an at home salt scrub for a fraction of the spa price. (sugar can also be used..it is more gentle)

1/4 cup dead sea salts (use a natural salt, buy at nicer grocery stores)

1/4 warmed olive oil

few drops of essential oil (you can forgo this...lavender is relaxing, rosemary stimulation, lemongrass refreshing)

Combine oils and salt, mix well. Apply to skin using circular strokes to exfoliate the skin. Continue massaging, until a rosy glow appears..but don't over do...think rosy..not red. Rinse with warm water. Look gorgeous, feel even better.

mine.

2009-07-16T18:03:00.000-07:00

Is it just me...or does this seem a bit unfriendly? I don't like it.

Sweet Petula's #1 Fan

2009-07-12T15:38:00.001-07:00

Pictured above...Lanna, my #1 customer. How do I know she is my #1 customer?......well, you see, Lanna and her Mom, were shopping at Old Navy yesterday. Standing in line to pay. Lanna caught Mom/Rachel out of the corner of her eye smelling some spray perfume...and this is how it went...
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Lanna: Put that Down! We only use Sweet Petula Soaps!
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Mom: I know...I was just smelling it.
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Lanna: Well....we don't need to.
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That's my girl! Gotta love that brand dedication!

Graditude is an Attitude

2009-07-08T18:12:00.000-07:00

(photo by J P Greenwood)

I just got a pep talk from a homeless woman. She was delightful. It wasn't until after she told me to get over myself that I knew she was homeless...and it made my day. Just to be clear, she didn't literally tell me to "get over myself"...she just told me her theory of being grateful for what you have.....and it was wonderful....then after we chatted for awhile I realized she was in fact a homeless person. Kind of puts things in perspective.

good ? press.

2009-07-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

Look what came in the mail today! Press for Sweet Petula. I have no idea what it says...but the pictures are pretty!

Free Aroma Mist this month....only for the Sweetest of all the Petula's

2009-07-07T17:18:00.000-07:00

Stop by Sweet Petula this July for a FREE Aromatherapy Mister!

Mention you saw this deal on our blog and with any purchase choose from Bay Rum, Ruby Grapefruit, Sea Spa (my personal favorite), or Fresh Lavender.

An easy way to experience the aromatherapy benefits of pure essential oils. These versatile spritzers can be used many ways.....

Room Freshner

Personal Perfume

Linen Mist

Aromatherapy Spray

(Sea Spa & Ruby Grapefruit are awakening....Bay Rum & Fresh Lavender soothing)

Facial Spritzer

Not an in-store Sweet Petula customer? Mention this with your on-line order and I will throw in your mister with your other items!

I heart stripes & swimming

2009-07-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

It is swelteringly hot at Sweet Petula...and downtown is dead. What's that thing your Mom used to tell you when you complained about being bored? "if your bored..it means your boring"??? Well, I'm really boring today. It seems like everyone left town early and left me here alone. What gives?
So I'm shopping on-line....it keeps me busy.

Check out this vintage Barbie inspired bathing suit by LA Drama Queen.

Made by designer Tani Marie, LA Drama Queen makes swimwear, lingerie and dresses. Check out her shop here.

July Contest for Facebook Fans

2009-07-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Contest Alert!

On July 31st, I am giving away 2 $50 gift certificates to spend at Sweet Petula. If you are one of the lucky winners, your certificate is good at either our retail location in Pioneer Square, or

on-line in our Etsy shop.

How do you enter? I'm glad you asked! You must first fan us on Facebook. You can do that here. Or here. Not on Facebook yet? Well get with it.....

Winners will be chosen on July 31st randomly from all our Facebook fans. Good Luck!

etsy shop sale

2009-06-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

Sweet Petula's Etsy shop is having a sale....ends Sunday evening. Supplies are limited, so stop by soon!

Ginger Blossom Soap $5.00

Shea Butter Hand & Body Balms $5.00 each

Botanical Perfumes...Buy 2 get 1 Free!

sweet find

2009-06-12T16:43:00.001-07:00

What I'm in love with this minute. Nature inspired necklaces by Red Sofa.

I especially love her silver crab claw necklaces....since I'm a Cancer, I think I need one.

2009-06-03T18:25:00.000-07:00

(photo by Jena Ardell)

It's really hot in here. I keep forgetting what day it is. Do you think that has anything to do with the heat? Earlier a man mentioned that today is supossed to be one of the hottest days of the year in Seattle. Is that possible? It's only June. But he really seemed to know what he was talking about.

front page action

2009-06-02T16:48:00.000-07:00

My newest product addition....Botanical Solid Perfumes were on the front page of Etsy last night. Front page action is always good for sales and the treasury was really pretty. The theme was "Inspired by June Weddings". Unfortunately, it was while I was sleeping, so the perfumes sold out before I could list more. But they are re-stocked now. Go here to see.

Available in three new scents; Velvet Blush, Pink Garden Rose & Day Dream. Pretty packaging is coming soon...I always try out the actual item first on Etsy to see what stays & what goes.

Dresses & Driving.

2009-06-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

I'm planning a little birthday road trip to Walla Walla. I need new clothes. Mostly I just want new clothes. & what I want are dresses. Lots & lots of dresses. I love the selection at Anthropologie and even though I should have been working....spent a good 2 hours there this morning. This would be the perfect driving dress...Gallaxy of Dots....except for the fact that my friend Sarah already has it...so I couldn't buy that one.

Sarah in her sassy dress.

Winery hopping in this. I really want to stay at Abeja. They have beautiful accomodations. I can't decided between there or the Whitman. Any suggestions?

I'm going to wear my new Gypsy dress to dinner. I had always wanted to go to 26 Brix, but just learned they have closed. So I'm not sure where I'm going...probably here. But I'll still wear my dress.

sweet find

2009-05-30T18:49:00.001-07:00

I was thinking about my neices today. I have 5. They are all super cute & cuddly. I came across these wall decals on Etsy and think one of my little gals should have some.

Made by Mae in Australia. These unique wall stickers are made of fabric instead of the usual vinyl. This makes them perfect for children, as they are removable and completely reusable. They can be scrunched into a ball and will easily un-scrunch and re-apply to your wall, many times over. They are even washable. Stickers can be applied to almost any surface, and will not damage your walls.

I am particularly fond of the Dress up Dolls. How fun would these be on your fridge? I want some for my place! (my b-day is June 25th for any interested parties).

sweet find.

2009-05-23T15:37:00.001-07:00

Photographer Yvette Inufio seems to capture utter prettiness. (I know that isn't really a word, but it should be) Her photographs remind me of a delicate perfume. If delicate perfume had an image...to me, this is what it would look like. Her work inspires me. See more of her work here.

Yvette was also featured on Photojojo as one of 20 Photographers Whose Work You Can Actually Afford.

I want to live in her photographs. They feel so dreamy and delicate and pretty.

boo.hoo.

2009-05-23T15:28:00.001-07:00

(photo by Yvette Inufio)

It annoys me when people complain about how they have neglected their blogs. Really....no one cares. So I'm not going to do that.

I've been busy. Life is getting in the way of my blogging time. Life is also getting in the way of me being able to spend time with my friends...and that makes me sad.

I saw this picture today and it reminds me of my cute sweet friend Sidney. She has a thing for typewriters. I'm not sure why. We have never explored the issue. Hi Sidney. Miss you. Why do you like typewriters so?

Spring Cleaning Sale!

2009-05-20T17:47:00.000-07:00

This Friday & Saturday, Sweet Petula is having a

Spring Cleaning Sale.

(Open Friday 11-6 & Saturday 11-5)

~Soap Seconds $8.00 bag

~Bulk Ginger Blossom Soap Bars $5.00

~Bulk Bath Fizzies $6.00 bag

~Pj's & Loungewear all 40% off

Potluck Paris Trunk Show

2009-05-20T17:40:00.001-07:00

In addition to our fabulous Spring Cleaning Sale this Friday & Saturday, we are also having a Potluck Paris Trunk Show.

Hand-picked seasonally in France by Potluck buyers, discover fantastic fashion jewelry designs, sourced straight from select Parisian artisans.

Hundreds of unique, mixed-metal/mixed-media pieces are directly imported (read: lovingly wheeled and hefted through U.S. Customs on the backs of our buyers!) and sold exclusively under the brand "Potluck Paris."

This handcrafted line includes chunky rings, patterned cuffs, wrist links, hammered metal chokers, chains, long lariats with hoop adornments, and many others. Interesting shapes, textures and patterns enhance and complete your look, lending a "wow"factor to any ensemble.

Potluck Paris show will run on Friday, May 22nd from 11-6 and Saturday, May 23rd from 11-5

away....

2009-05-14T20:19:00.000-07:00

Sweet Petula is closed until Tuesday, May 19th.

I need some days away to visit friends & family....please come back when I am here.

2 DAY~25% off Sale

2009-05-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

Sweet Petula/Etsy Shop Sale

25% off everything in stock

Sale ends Friday evening......go now.

Oh la la.....

2009-05-09T14:56:00.001-07:00

Check out my neighbor, Christina Mallet's, intimate photography site...Katrinkas Secret. Located in the building just next door to Sweet Petula, Christina (aka Katrinka) takes beautiful~tasteful~sinful~indulgent photographs of women. I'm so craving a session with her right now..and it is the perfect time as she is offering a $100 discount on any session booked before May 15th.

One look at her portfolio and you will see how amazingly beautiful & comfortable the sessions must be. Her photos are somehow slightly naughty and pretty and delicate and sexy all at the same time.
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Each session includes a preshoot consultation, during which you’ll discuss your favorite and least favorite body parts, and professional retouching of your best 20 to 50 shots.
The resulting images are high quality and downright stunning. So, go...sign up. Tell her I sent you.

Katrinka's Secret Continued.

2009-05-09T07:54:00.000-07:00

Katrinka's Secret, Intimate Photography by Christina Mallet.

New Aromatherapy Votive Candles

2009-04-30T17:02:00.000-07:00

Finally! Something new! I spent hours packaging these new little votive candles last week. Currently, only available in our Fleur de Lis scent, these little cuties are my new favorite thing. Available in a vellum wrap for $4.00, or gift boxed for $4.50...I think they make a sweet little treat.

New Retail Shop Hours

2009-04-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

Open Tuesday-Friday 12-6

Saturday 12-5

(closed Sunday & Monday)

Girls Gone Glam Event this Thursday

2009-04-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

Join Dress for Success for a glamorous evening of shopping and fundraising as they gather for the “Girls Gone Glam” event

on Thursday, April 23rd at the Alexis Hotel.

Etherea Salon and Spa will be pampering guests with massages and cocktails + delicious hors d'oeuvres will be served as guests shop from a special selection of Seattle’s best designers and boutiques including Purely Paige, Zavida Gemstones, Abaloria Jewelry, America Jane Mercantile, Lemon Meringue, The Finerie, Lululemon, Olympic Cellars, Sweet Petula (that's me!)....and Blackbird Tees.

“It’s the perfect girls night out,” says Monique Smith, Program Manager for Dress for Success Seattle, “Sipping, tasting and shopping!” Admission is $10 and includes a complimentary raffle ticket for guests to enter to win great prizes including airfare from American Airlines and vouchers for free hotel stays! All event proceeds benefit Dress for Success Seattle (including 10% of the proceeds from the sale of merchandise during the evening).

Location: Alexis Hotel, 1007 1st Ave. (1st and Madison), Downtown Seattle, WADate: Thursday, April 23Time: 5 to 7 pmAdmission: $10 Information and RSVP: brandyn.hull@kimptonhotels.com

this pleases me.

2009-04-14T17:35:00.000-07:00

I've been sending out my soap subscriptions the last few days and decided to make them a little extra special. This month's soap has a little quote attached. It makes me happy. I'm ready for May flowers.

During the month of April, all soap subscriptions are on sale and can be purchased here. Or you can be old school and call me on the phone. 206.246.3488.

3 month subscription $18.00

6 month subscription $36.00

12 month subscription $72.00

beat it rain

2009-04-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

The rain is getting to be a bit much. People are in the mood for Spring already. So rain..."GO AWAY".

(pretty parka from Toast,which is like Anthropologie's older, wiser more sensible sister)