Holiday dresses

We are ordering holiday dresses this week - if you think you may want one, now is the time to let us know as they are made to order and take several weeks!

Whats new!

Cute new bags!

I simply cannot believe how the summer has just drifted away from us - and that we are celebrating our 6 month anniversary in the new shop!  So many changes is such a little bit of time - and all of them great.  We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have the greatest customers - and we really appreciate each and every one of you!  These last six months have brought many new customers into our little family and we hope everyone will be happy with the new products we are bringing in. 

This fall watch for a new line of affordable and stylish bags, holiday items, collegiate items, oh, the list goes on!  In fact, we're out of space, so we are pleased to announce that we are expanding!  We looked back at the last few months and thought about what we need to do to serve our customers better and get us ALL through the upcoming holiday season and none of it can be done without some more square footage!  and low and behold, there just happened to be some next door!  What does it mean for you - just that you'll be able to browse in comfort and enjoy our increased efficiency!

Watch for the coolest thing to hit rainboots since, well raindrops! . . .coming this October only to Preppy In Paradise

A couple of other quick items to mention

• we'll be hosting a few 'drop in' backpack monogramming dates to eleviate some of the strain of waiting!
• there will be a Customer Appreciation event later in August - make sure we have your email so you get an Evite!
• the customer rewards cards are in - get yours today!

Okay, who wants to earn cash back???  Hello, everyone!  Watch for details as we host a Customer Appreciation night and hand out these cute cards that will allow customers to accrue cash back and rewards!  It's like our very own frequent flier program - for monograms!  Refer someone - and we'll be putting money on your card!  Card holders will also be invited to member-exclusive events throughout the year as well as be given scheduling priorty on special 'Monogram Mondays' - fun, right!  Let us know what you think of the card design!

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