Newsflash! Bricks & Mortar in Preppy In Paradise Future?

Is it really going to happen?  Are we actually going to open a retail location that doesn't require getting through a high-security gate?  Stay tunned and we'll let you know in the next week!  Of course the location itself will remain secret until our GRAND OPENING!!!!  Oh, and if you're good with a paintbrush, please don't hesitate to contact us with your availability!!!!  Yikes!!!

Preppies for Piper

Before Christmas this year, Preppy In Paradise had the privilege to personalize some items for little Piper.  We were devestated to learn that God called her home on Christmas day and are therefore asking our customers to join us in participating in the first annual Piper 5K, this February 13th.  The 5K race will also include a walk and a stroller push, with all monies raised going to a fund in Piper's name that will benefit the NICU at Healthpark Hospital. 
Preppy In Paradise is proud to be a sponsor and we will be including gift certificates for some complimentary embroidery in every bag handed out to race participants.  Additionally, anyone who wants to run/walk/jog with us please let us know - we have something special for you!  Lets all join together to support this Fort Myers family - its a loss that touches our hearts and it is an opportunity to do something special. 
Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.fortmyersfitness.com/trainerfinder/websites/60122/fmf/photos.html

The new Scout patterns are here!

Finally, Scout has released its product line for 2010 - and I think you will all be very pleased with the new patterns.

Available in the Original Deano size (you know, the bags you see at the beach and pool that everyone loves) as well as the Mini Deano, which is good for smaller trips or so your daughter can have her own matching one - and believe me, they ALWAYS want their own matching bag!

They have added another petallica pattern in pink and orange which I am pretty sure will be my new fav, and the other petallica patterns have been 'tweaked' to have (in my humble opinion) more complimentary accent colors. We have to say good-bye to some of our favorite patterns, such as Paisley Princess, Choco Twist in Pink, Petallica Red and Stripes Away - but the new patterns have a lot to offer.

We will also continue to carry the ever-popular Baguette Market Tote and you can see the available patterns on the website - if you're not shopping with one of them yet, you are seriously behind the times!

This week we are in the process of updating the website with some of the new products that they have added as well as removing the ones they are no longer offering (boo hoo, by cooler sets!).

What does all of this mean for you, our loyal customers? While we await the arrival of the new bags, we will be selling out existing stock at a whopping 30% off! So get 'em while they last folks!

Happy New Year!

I know, I know - its time to take down the Christmas posts! I just love that little gator with the Santa hat so much I couldn't bear the thought of replacing him! No, really, I've just been to busy to blog!

So . . . a new year is upon us and we here at Preppy In Paradise have been shopping for new and exciting things for you guys! You should stop by and see the new tennis bags that just arrived as well as the Easter baskets! To say they are cute would be an understatement - but we don't just buy things because they are cute - we always look for things that are useful, high quality and stylish.

If you like the Halloween totes you must see the Easter ones - they are gorgeous!

In other news - Scout is releasing over 300 new products this month - that means new patterns for all of you Scout bag lovers! They told me last week that the new catalogue would be available mid-month and as soon as it is you can be sure we will put it on the blog!

We have restocked the Piggy Paint also - a girl has to be able to have her nails pretty for Valentine's Day - even if it is at the preschool!

You may have heard the rumor that we are looking for additional retail space - its true, but nothing solid yet - so stay posted! We want to find the most convenient and comfortable place for our clients. Drop us a note if you have any questions, watch for an upcoming contest and let's all have a wonderful 2010!

Merry Christmas!

Can you believe that its almost Christmas! We finished our customer holiday orders and are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our families - and a couple of days off wont hurt either! But not to worry, we'll be back at work very soon! We have to be, Valentine's Day is coming and before we know it we will be busily embroidering Easter baskets and dresses!

But for now, let's just enjoy the holidays. We have had a truly wonderful year and our business really took off - we weren't always prepared, but we have had so much fun making things for our amazing customers - and we are going to keep on doing it! There is just something so wonderful about being a part of people's gift-giving.

What will 2010 hold for the Preppy In Paradise crew? Possibly a new retail location? Perhaps! Some beautiful new products? Most definitely! We will continue to strive for creative perfection and customer service that is unparalleled! As usual, we invite comments, suggestions and yes, even constructive criticism!

We wish everyone a very Merry Preppy Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from Preppy In Paradise!

It really is the most wonderful time of the year and we have been very busy little elves! We are now CLOSED TO ALL NEW ORDERS until after the holidays! This is so that we can fulfill our existing orders and give our customers the best possible service - oh, and spend some time with our families as well! We hope you will understand - and that we will see you in the New Year! We will have some new things arriving and will look forward to all the Valentines Day, Easter and birthday orders!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask, we will respond as soon as possible. You are welcome to order things, but they will not be done until the New Year.

Thank you, all of our fabulously preppy customers, for a great year! We hope your holiday season is warm, wonderful and filled with love!

Yours Truly,

Leanne & The Preppy In Paradise Team

Holiday Updates

Hello Preppy Friends!

Just an update on what we are working on, how long things might take if you order, and what we have in stock!

Today we are finishing up some cute orders for our friends at Jason's Deli - who'd have ever thought a Santa hat could be this cute, but add a Jason's logo and there you have it - lots of fun, though I have been craving a ranchero wrap all day!

We are also hard at work on the Engh family dresses (and onesie) - how cute are the girls going to look in their coordinating appliqued dresses! Pictures will be posted tomorrow!

We have a lot of last-minute holiday orders coming in, and we are doing our best to get them done as quickly as possible - if you think you are going to want something done you might want to get in touch with us before we fill up - I am NOT going to work Christmas Eve this year - okay, well if somebody calls me and has a gift-giving emergency (they happen!) then I always try to help, but please, I BEG of you, don't wait til its too late!

Every year we run out of Scout bags before Christmas - why? Because they are a 'go-to' gift for a lot of people - teachers, grandparents, the best friend who has everything - when they are gone, they'll be gone until our next order - and at this late date I don't think I can guarantee they can get me more before Christmas. So let me know if you think you're going to need one, I hate to tell people I'm out of them, but it does happen! Same goes for the market totes - we have been cranking them out and I really think they look fantastic - but again, people are getting 2 or 3 at a time and we are most likely going to run out. If you want to know what bag patterns or market tote colors we still have, just drop us a line at preppyinparadise@comcast.net

Phew, okay, back to work!
Leanne