Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
The first snowfall always makes me nostalgic for my childhood. Warm thoughts come flooding back when I start to unpack my decorations and begin to unwrap each ornament to hang on the tree. Fondly, I recall dancing to the Nutcracker Suite for hours in my Grandparent’s living room while my Grandma baked cookies in the kitchen. I remember watching the colorful lights sparkle outside, the snow adding a comforting glow to the branches. I remember slipping into my warm bed and falling asleep while listening to my parents speak softly at the dining room table while wrapping gifts to put under the tree. These special times are simply some of the dearest memories I have. I realize as an adult, they all revolve around my family and loved ones.
Its easy in this day and age to take the simple things for granted. We surround ourselves with electronic devices, cellphones and computers, which although beneficial to our daily lives – can also distract us from what is really important.
This holiday season I’ve made a promise to myself to enjoy the simple things I did as a child. I will go outside and catch a snowflake on my tongue, I will bake holiday cookies (and eat without guilt), I will gaze out my window-rather than shutting the blinds, I will enjoy cold and snowy evenings by the fire, I will listen to the Nutcracker Suite and I will dance! Lastly, I will enjoy what the holidays have always meant to me, spending time and making new memories with the people I love.
Monday, December 12th, 2011
We have some wonderful pieces of jewelry from local jewelry designer, Susan Plunkett. Susan has worked with us for several years now and her pieces are very popular. Her original necklaces are perfect with a little black dress for a holiday party or a gift for someone special. Susan uses vintage jewelry such as brooches and old chains and mixes them with new pieces to create a fresh look. We have these beautiful pieces and more in the store. Go to our new online shop to see other fun necklaces by Susan.
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
The little black dress has been around since the 1920′s when French fashion designer CoCo Chanel designed a practical and simple dress that became iconic. It is usually an evening dress or cocktail dress.
This “day ensemble” designed by CoCo Chanel about 1927 is silk, wool and metal. The dress became a classic as seen in “Sabrina” in 1954, Audrey Hepburn wore a beautiful dress designed by Givenchy.
The LBD is versatile and can be dressed up or down. We have several little black dresses in our store. This one is a fun and playful little dress designed by Uncle Frank.
All of the dresses we carry are perfect for a holiday party. We have dresses designed by Yumi, Dzhavael, Kensie, Hazel and Darling. You can find them in the store and our online shop at rickrackboutique.com.
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Pomegranate Patchouli - Voluspa $29.
It snowed last night! It was a soft, quiet, snowfall. It set the stage for a beautiful holiday season. The Linden Hills neighborhood had it’s Reindeer Days yesterday with Santa, his sleigh, and reindeer. We now know December will go fast and there is so much to do, but stop every once in awhile and enjoy the moments that will become memories, like the snowfall was for me last night.
A glass of wine, candles and a fire in the fireplace will warm us even though it is cold outside. We have just received some beautiful Voluspa candles. They are now in our store and our online shop. They come in a variety of beautiful colored glass with one wick and elegant patterned tins with 3 wicks for longburning. We chose some wonderful scents for you such as this one, Pomegranate Patchouli in glass, $29.
Voluspa patterned tin candles, $20. Other Voluspa scented candles, Frost Pinecone, Crisp Champagne, Fleurs de Fete, Vervaine-Olive Leaf, and Golden Cypress. A beautiful gift for a friend or yourself.
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
We are so excited to introduce our new website to you, our friends! We also want to welcome you to our new blog and our online shop. We are thrilled to be able to share these with you. Our wish is to give you the best shopping experience possible.
Our website is going to be a wonderful addition to our store. You can find us located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. We recently celebrated our fifth year anniversary and are looking forward to many more. Our store is for those who love style, beauty and elegance. You can wander through the many rooms to find clothes, jewelry, scarves, purses, candles and gifts. You can also find American and European vintage tableware, mirrors and furniture.
Our blog and online shop are now ready for you to enjoy and explore. We put much thought into them and have brought you some of our favorite clothes, accessories and gifts. Please have fun shopping whether you are in our store or online. Thank you for stopping in and we hope to see you soon.
