THE MAKING OF AN OPEN HOUSE

We have recently had a successful Spring & Easter Open House & I thought I would give you a little background into what goes into making a successful Open House.
We searched, found, & bought Easter treasures last July at the Atlanta International Gift Market. These all were shipped to us in December & we marked & sorted into categories for the Open House. We planned the date of our Spring Open House last July also.
I drew out my floor plans over Christmas so that I would know where every item would be placed. I then worked on a postcard that we gave out at the shop & mailed. I must have taken 50 pictures to capture the spirit of the Open House that I put on our postcard.
On the week of Open House we moved all the furniture around according to floor plans. We then had the fun task of opening all the boxes & displaying all the treasures.
We always serve our delicious peach bellinis that everyone loves, & this year Hannah made her delicious Spring cookies that were gobbled up!
And, if you are wondering, I have already bought Christmas 2011 & will receive it in June. We will have our Christmas Open House November 6th.
We still have many wonderful Spring & Easter treasure you have to have. Come in today & see them for yourself.

SNEEK A QUICK GLANCE

Our Spring & Easter Open House is only a few days away & here is a quick glance at just a few treasures we have in store for you. We hope you can attend & enjoy our delicious peach bellinis & nibbles. Our Spring & Easter Open House is this Saturday, February 26th, 9am-3pm. We hope to see you!!

SIGNS OF SPRING

Spring is creeping its way into the shop & I am loving it! I am anxiously awaiting constant warm days & flowers showing off their beauty. As we prepare for our Spring & Easter Open House on February 26th, preview some of the treasures that have already made it into the shop.

MORE GREAT VALENTINE'S GIFT IDEAS

Valentine's Day is fast approaching & we still have many wonderful ways to say "I Love You".

FOR HER: Susan Shaw's handmade jewelry, Southern Gates sterling silver jewelry representing the iron scroll work of lowcountry artisans, Celebrating bracelets represents all the special moments in your life, Convertible bracelets with interchangeable clasps, Aromatique fragrant candles & bath products, European soaps, wonderful CDs from pianist Dan Troxell, Cinda B bags & travel accessories, & more!

FOR HIM: Lenox wine opener & serving set, Caravelle watches, Engraved business cards cases, Handmade wood photo albums, Pewter USC & Clemson travel mugs & giftware.

FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS: Valentine guest towels, Aromatique candles & fragrant diffusers, Willow Tree angels & figurines, Luxurious European soaps, Habersham fragrant wax pottery vessels & solid solutions lotions, Dan Troxell beautiful CDs.

And don't forget we have all the wonderful Hallmark Valentine's Day cards you love to give & receive! We hope to see you soon. Gift wrapping & engraving are always complimentary at Evelyn's!