WINTER 2012

Welcome to 2012!  The shoppe is very busy these days getting ready for Christmas.  You ask, what do we mean?  Christmas here never stops. Along with all the other wonderful holidays that make up the fabric of our days so bright and rewarding, we work to bring you the best.  This week we are closed as we do our annual inventory.  Then next week Craig, Eydie and Mary Grace head to our first of many buying shows. It is always very exciting to see all the new products, ornaments, themes, jewelry and home decor for the new year. We look forward to bringing you the best of the best.

 

January means we are into the winter sale. Among the items on sale are all the retired Department 56 villages and retired Snowbabies. Perfect time to pickup buildings and accessories you have been wanting. Also on sale are many other items as retired Byers Choice and other retired collectibles. Many gift and home decor items can also be found on the sale shelves. Come soon for best selection and because the sale will definitely end February 1.

 

It may be winter now but Vera Bradley reminds us of the beauty that comes with Spring with the Spring 2012 Introductions. There are four beautiful new fabrics, nine new styles and nine new Getting Organized accessories. If you are one of the first customers on Thursday, January 19 to purchase Vera Bradley we will gift you with a beautiful Spring flower. From January 19 to February 1 you may choose your own gift from a selection of the tech case, Life in Progress Journal or Ditty Bag in the four new fabrics with a more than $75 Vera Bradley purchase.

 

Winter can get the best of us but on January 28 we plan to change that! We are celebrating National Compliment Day by providing everyone with a free compliment and with a purchase receive a snowman bell to ring in your honor. And because we want to make this thought last, we thought that since not only the receivers feel better, the givers do also. So we hope you will want to pay the good feelings forward with a donation to the Salvation Army. With that donation will come more sincere compliments and genuine thanks.

 

Sunday, January 29 we will be visiting the Soroptimists' Annual Chocolate Fantasy at the Moraine Park Technical College here in Fond du Lac. We enjoy all the chocolate confections as well as visiting with you. If you have never attended the affair, grab yourself a friend and go. We are always amazed at the collections of wonderful confections and other goodies. Where else can you go for $10 and eat fabulous chocolate and give a hand up to someone in need?

 

Thinking of chocolate, Valentine's Day will soon be here. Vera Bradley salutes the day with a limited edition "My Heart" jewelry box. Limited to February 2 to February 15 it will come in all four new fabrics. It is the perfect place to tuck a special surprise such as a piece of Swarovski jewelry, Bauble LuLu bead bracelet or a section from our other lovely jewelry items.

 

Did you know that February 4 is half way between the 1st day of Winter and the First Day of Spring? To celebrate we are having a "Super" Snowball Fight Weekend event Saturday and Sunday February 4 and 5. With a more than $25 purchase this weekend receive your own "fighting" kit. We know it will be a SUPER weekend so stop by. Oh my, you might want to duck on your way out the door!

 

We think of all of you as our Valentine's and to make sure you know that, we want to gift you on Tuesday, February 14. When you stop in to pick up a gift you're your special someone we will sent a little red bird to remind you how much we care. You know our calligraphers love to write your special messages on hearts, flowers or any other gift.

 

Remembering the great country we live in comes easy when we think of the great men who have been President. To celebrate Presidents' Day Vera Bradley is offering a limited edition Sweetheart Shoulder Bag for only $48 as well as an exclusive Mirror Cosmetic for just $24. These special prices will be offered from Thursday, February 16 to Monday, February 20.

 

If you already are a member or are thinking of becoming a Swarovski Crystal Society member now is the time. From February 23 to Sunday, February 26 pick up your 2012 pieces without the wait! This year the "Paikea", whale is breathtaking. Other selections include the Young Whale and the Dragon. Any crystal lover would enjoy having the Special Event piece "Baby Seal" Call the shoppe to reserve yours now so you will not be disappointed.

 

Stay warm, be safe and enjoy all that is Wisconsin in the Winter. It truly is a great place to live.

 

Keep checking our events page as more events will be coming in the next few months. And remember, Christmas is only a few months or so away.

 

Visit us soon for best selection. Some items can be found on our shopping site but we have so many great choices we cannot include them all. We look forward to seeing you or talking to you on the phone at 800-721-252.