Magpie Lovely Virtual Trunk Show.

Good morning members of the Southern Institute!  I hope that you had as much fun as I did over the weekend.  I spent several hours in the presence of the lovely Anna Maria Horner!  To sew with Anna Maria... what can I say, it was AMAZING!  I need a day or two to get a post together to tell you all about it and I can't wait to share pictures with you.  It was so much fun.

      Magpie Lovely






Today starts the Magpie Lovely virtual trunk show!!  Have you heard of Magpie Lovely?  I love how Holly Craig, owner of Magpie Lovely, describes her online shop...


           "Magpielovely.com was formed to introduce the boutique shopping consumer to the world of handmade, independent artists. The products featured here are made exclusively by independent crafters and artisans and are never made in a factory. These artists love what they do, are making gorgeous products at reasonable prices and are helping to keep our planet green. When making purchases for ourselves and for gift giving this year, we will all be a little more careful with our spending dollars. I wanted to create a place where customers can shop and know that they are purchasing a product made with heart and with a purpose. In turn, when you are giving a Magpie Lovely product as a gift you are not only giving something beautifully made, but also something with meaning."


This is exactly what Holly has done with her shop.  It really is a place to go when you want something lovely.  Whether you're looking for jewelry, accessories, clothing for women or children, bags, or something beautiful for your home, you are sure to find something you love at Magpie Lovely.  Here's just a taste of what you'll find:

I know... so many beautiful things!  And that's just a sampling!

So here's how it works... shop at Magpie Lovely from now through September 3rd (5 whole days) and get 10% off of your purchase when you enter the code JY10 at checkout (and be sure to check the box at the left that says "update")!!

It's as easy as that and a great way to cross a couple of gifts off of your Christmas list early!  Let's face it, it may seem like a long time from now, but Christmas will be here before you know it and if you're like me, you hate scrambling around at the last minute.  So have fun browsing Holly's lovely shop and support the independent artists who are following their dreams!