From engraved soap to sterling silver jewelry!

We are always looking for unique things for our customers to order as gifts - or for themselves!  In addition to the great engraved silver jewelry we are now offereing cufflinks, money clips and engraved acrylic housewares!  Everything is the highest quality as usual and you will be proud to wear it yourself - or give it as a gift.  Stop in to see all of the exciting new engraved things!

What do you get for the person who has everything?  Monogrammed soap of course!  Featured on Opraph's O-List, tis is the most exquisitely carved fresh soaps in a variety of scents, styles and boxed sets - and this is a luxury gift that everyone can afford!  You can get a name, monogram, initial EVEN a logo!  We can also do collegiate and Greek soaps!  The possibilities are endless and we know you'll be impressed.  This is a family-owned, made in the USA product and we can't wait for you to experience it!

We are planning on opening Saturdays to accomodate those customers who can't make it in during the week, so watch for the change in our business hours.  Thank you, to all of our loyal customers.  We will be starting our customer loyalty program in the coming month which will allow customers to accrue preppy points resulting in cash discounts!  Everyone has been so supportive and we are excited with how well the new shop has been received.  A special thank you to our great customers for being so patient as we have had to figure out how everything works and where everything goes!  It's a work in progress but we're having fun!  Right?!

Watch the blog and Facebook for the next 'event' and coupons!!!

XO

Leanne

Dads, Grads and Other Needful Things!

Get your Father's Day orders in ASAP if you want it personalized!  Its really difficult for us if you wait until the very last minute because y'all know I have a hard time saying 'no' and so we end up working all hours!  We have some very cool things for Dads and if you need help coming up with ideas we have some very unique ones!

What's new?  We have some adorable invitations and personalized notecards made by a very creative mom in California - there is something for everyone and they arrive in 1 week!  Check out some of the cute designs on the left!  We have sample books in the store for you to browse through!

What ELSE?  Can there possibly be more!  Yes, we are bringing in some engraved acrylic housewares, wooden housewares, engraved silver jewelry and some casual handbags.

If there is something you think we should carry, just let us know!

Yours,
Leanne

Father's Day is coming!

We have had so many requests for some 'manly' products and we are so happy to report that we have found the perfect company to fill the void in our product line! 

Picnic At Ascot (http://www.picnicatascot.com/) "combines European elegance with the great American spirit of adventure" and carries a wide selection of suprerior products that "capture the the essence of the traditional picnic while providing the convenience of today's lifestyle."

Please check out their website and let us know of any products you are interested in - we are placing a big Father's Day order for rolling coolers, trunk organizers and other insulated 'manly' totes this week!  Their prices are so reasonable for the quality of their goods and we think our customers are going to be very happy!

Yours,
Leanne Luehrman
preppyinparadise@comcast.net

What a night!

We really had a great time last night at the Grand Opening!  It was hotter than hades inside the shop but that might be due to the 70 plus people we had squished in!  ha ha ha   It was great to see some old friends and make some new ones too!  This last two months have been amazing and we have had such a positive response to the shop - I'm really so thankful for everyone!  We have been in the News Press several times in the last couple of weeks and that publicity has brought us many great new customers.

Our job now is to keep finding great new products that a the perfect combination of useful, affordable and gorgeous!  We're on it people!  Remember, if there's something you think we should (or could) do, please, please tell us! 

If you didn't make it to the party last night don't worry, it will not be the last one we have!  We already have several events in the works for the coming seasons! 

Okay, I have to get back to work now, but I love you guys!

~Leanne

You're Invited to our Grand Opening!

Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new location! 

Sunday, April 25th

5 - 9

9541 Cypress Lake Drive

Fort Myers, Florida

Phone (239) 481-1995

It's going to be a party - we'll have drinks and yummy treats provided by Webster's - oh, and did we mention door prizes!

Check out the menu below!

~Mini Shrimp Scallop Ceviche

~Philippine Lumpia Spring Rolls w/ Plum Sauce

~Cajun Seared Sirloin on Baguette

Cajun Rubbed Seared Sirloin w/ Boursin Cheese, Raspberry Onion Confit & Chive on Toasted Baguette

~Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Cucumber slice

~Chicken Fajita Rounds

Chicken Fajita Garnished w/ Mango Salsa, Sour Cream & Guacamole

~Beef Pepper Steak

~Red Grape Truffles, Red Grapes Rolled in Goat Cheese & Pecans

~ Chicken Salad Crisps, Chicken Salad w/ Grapes and Pecans

~Shanghai Pepper Shrimp

Fresh Shrimp Sautéed in Sambal, Ginger, Garlic & Green Onions

~Bacon Wrapped Scallops with sarachi aioli

~Brie Cups

Baked Brie w/ Raspberry Sauce in Phyllo Cup

~Herb Marinated Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella Balls Marinated in Herbs & Crushed Red Pepper

~Coconut Shrimp

Hand Battered Coconut Shrimp w/ Honey Poppy Seed

Dipping Sauce

~Chocolate-dipped strawberries, passed

The new dresses are here!!!

We are SO excited because the new Messy Girl dresses arrived today!  They are a reversible dress that ties at the back with a grosgrain ribbon and is constructed out of two different complimentary fabrics - perfect for little girls of all ages who always like to look crisp and clean - perfect for mommies who know they can simply flip the dress over when their messy girl needs to look crisp and clean again!  Come check them out!

They come in a variety of hip, stylish fabrics and although we can't personalize them, we know you're going to like them!  Alex has already claimed one of them for herself so don't delay!

One month open . . . and counting!

Whew!  It has been a busy month in the new shop - thank you so much to everyone who has stopped by and given us encouragement - it really means a lot to know that people like what we've done!
So far the move seems to have gone very smoothly - of course everyone has been so patient with us as we search for prices on things and occasionally look dazed - and we are hoping things are just going to keep on growing!
Congrats to the winner of the Easter basket drawing - Kelly Beck, a Fort Myers resident and long time PIP customer - she is a fantastic woman who is constantly thinking of others and giving her friends and family gifts - she has a big heart and we were delighted to pull her name out of the box!
Check out the blurb about PIP on another blog:
http://preppydebutante.blogspot.com/2010/04/preppy-in-paradise.html
. . . so cool!
So, what's next - well, the Grand Opening event will be on April 25th, though I'm still ironing out details - if you have any inspired ideas please share!  So far I know that Heather Harris will be on hand doing photography, my dearest pal Angela Brant is (hopefully) going to assist me with making some hand painted one-of-a-kind wine glasses, there will be champagne and cupcakes (of course) and door prizes - did I mention that one of them will be for Stephen Bonanno Sandals???  Yeah, we're generous, but our customers deserve it!
Okay, that's all for this week - I'm dog-tired from our trip to the Sony Ericsson Open and monogramming Easter baskets - I hope everyone has a great holiday and if you're going on a spring break trip be safe and come visit soon!