Big day

Here's a shout out to all the Mom's wishing their little ones a good day, from Kindergarten to Sr. High! Know that I'm thinking of you today...especially the first timers. And to the teachers, may you be a blessing to the lives you touch.

my favorite view of the parking lot...

...especially when it's backed up to the door like this to unload a boatload of goodies!Too bad I can't tell you what was inside....it's a secret... to be revealed the first weekend in November!

O, what great things are in store for you. Here's a hint:

final destination: pepperberry's!

Bundle up!

mittens and fingerless gloves

You won't even believe what I'm selling in here....the fingerless gloves and scarves we all loved last winter! Yes, the same ones I sold out of in the first 2 days of our holiday open house last year. I got more last January and now I have re-stocked for the season. I wasn't going to put them out, but....YOU"VE BEEN ASKING! I have the mittens again (huge sellers!) and a new item this year, a wrap that goes around your neck and lays neatly inside your coat without all the bulk! They have a fun little embellishment that hits where it meets in the middle...they're really cool (excuse the pun!). You'll be sure to turn heads in the colorful hats this year also...but you'd better hurry...get them while it's HOT! My goodness, I couldn't have picked a hotter day to announce this! Sorry.

skinny scarves

my famous red ladder, laden with skinny scarves!

peter piper picked a planter of pinecone pumpkins...

What do you keep your pumpkins in?

How about this footed tin planter? And how fun are these pinecone pumpkins?! I wish I could tell you I'm not selling much fall merchandise, but the wreaths are almost all sold out already. Don't be alarmed though, the fall door hanger screenings that we all love have not even come in yet. I was late placing the order because I WASN'T GOING TO ORDER THEM....but YOU ASKED and so, I ordered them! They should be in soon, and I was able to get ones that I haven't had before (always a plus!). A witch, a bat, a cat...FUN!

Now, if you think that thinking about pumpkins and wreaths for fall is bad.....I won't even tell you what I sold yesterday! No, it wasn't Christmas merchandise (I have a rule about that...not 'til open house the 1st weekend in Nov!), but it was something for cold weather! I'll tell you on another post! I'm not quite ready for the frenzy over these to begin again! Can you guess what it was?

Since I mentioned it, the holiday merchandise has been arriving daily. I try to unpack it secretly, but every now and then, I have to share a peek (and my excitement!) with whoever happens to be in the store! I love to see the reaction....and so far....I've been getting great responses! I could have sold some of it already....but you know the rule!

F is for Facelift...

and that's exactly what Pepperberry's is getting! A new logo is in the works! Something fresh & fun and new is just what I need! Those of you who know me well, know that I get bored easily, and I love changes! I'm also working on....well, I'm not, my graphics girl is working on...a custom template for my e-newsletters that go out monthly...or so! Such a big girl now! I can't wait to show you! Just a little longer...ok, maybe another month or so! You'll be the first to see!

Happy last weeks of summer!