A Colorful Cheerful Baby Quilt

I made a gorgeous quilt over the last few days, so I thought I'd share the picture progression with all of you!

I was searching for a sweet (yet simple!) baby quilt to make for my cousin's baby shower, when I found this pattern over at Cluck Cluck Sew.  I loved it in the colors she used, but knew I could make it even cuter using more girly colors!

So my daughter and I headed to the fabric shop!  

We found this super-soft flannel and knew right away that it was going to be our backing fabric.

Then we got to work finding 27 different fabrics that would coordinate!  That was a challenge, but we managed. 

Once my strips were cut, I was ready to get sewing!

I put together this beautiful quilt top in just about an hour, and I just laid it out and stared at it for a while.  It is gorgeous!  The colors just go together perfectly, and it's so bright and cheery!

Once that part was done, I went on to make my quilt sandwich.  When I use flannel as the backing, it clings very nicely to the rug in my family room, so I use that area to pin baste!

Then I had to decide how I was going to quilt it.  I didn't want straight lines like I usually do, but I haven't yet mastered the free-motion quilting.  I spent a few hours doing research, and finally came up with this design:

I thought the clamshells would be perfect to put in each of the strips of fabric and the diamonds would look great in the white strips, but then I had to decide what color thread to quilt it in...  So many choices!

I finally called in the big guns, and my oldest daughter decided on the colors!

I started by quilting the diamonds in the white strips using a turquoise thread.

Then I was excited!  I couldn't wait to get going on those clamshells!

So I tried one, and it was an epic fail.  It involved the seam ripper, and maybe a little bit of cursing under my breath.

Back to the drawing board, or the Pinterest board, as the case would be!

I spent another hour doing more research on quilting patterns that could be achieved easily with a walking foot.  Most of them were grids, zigzags, or other forms of straight lines.  

And then I found the 'orange peel', and a nifty little tutorial on how to do it with a walking foot.

I was sold!  

I laid my quilt sandwich out on the cutting board, grabbed several round objects from around my house, and got to work figuring out which one would be the right size for my quilt.  

I finally decided on one of the baby's bowls.  

Hey, whatever works, right?

Then I got to work, using the tools of champions- a baby bowl and a Mark-B-Gone pen.

Several hours later, my quilt top was marked and ready to be quilted!!!

I took a break, fed the baby, got the big kids some lunch, and then sat at the sewing machine for the daunting task of sewing a bazillion little circles.  

It seemed like it would take forever!

Surprisingly, I had the entire thing quilted in about two hours!!  Not too shabby!

The center strip (the part that was 'flipped') was quilted in a pink thread.

The outsides were both quilted in a purple thread.

It looked amazing!  

But there was still the business of those pesky blue lines from my marking pen.

So I grabbed my spray bottle, filled it with water (straight from the tap!), and sprayed down the quilt.

It was a little scary, I will admit.  

But those blue lines disappeared right before my eyes!  

I stuck the quilt sandwich in the dryer, and tumbled it on low heat for about 40 minutes until it was completely dry.  

It did shrink up a little bit, but I think that made it look even better!

Then the realization came to me that I still had to deal with my least favorite part of making a quilt...

Making bias tape.

It's horrific.  

I hate the waste.

I hate how much fabric it uses up.

I hate cutting on the bias and throwing away all of those triangles!

And then I found this tutorial.

And in about ten minutes, I had enough bias tape to bind the entire quilt.

All from a fat quarter. 

Yup.  It was awesome.

So I sewed it on.

And now my quilt looks like this.

All that's left to do now is to sew the binding on the back of the quilt.

But that has to be done by hand.

Another day.

:)

A letter to SELF magazine and Lucy Danziger

Dear SELF Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger,

You are the worst kind of bully. You're a bully getting paid to bully.

You are in a position of power. You may not realize it, but young girls look up to women like you.

Girls like my 8 year old daughter.

She is beautiful, strong, graceful in her own sort of way, creative, and kind. She loves to dance, sing, read, run, draw pictures, and write stories.

She's got long hair that's finally grown back in after she cut it all off to donate in honor of her big cousin who beat cancer (she was only 6 at the time). She has big hazel eyes and a smile that boasts too-big-for-her-mouth teeth and lots of spaces. She has 'sticky-outie-ears' and crooked toes. She's an average height and weight for her age, not too tall or too short, not too chubby or too thin.

And she struggles with her body image.

She's 8 years old.

It's women like you who have the power to tell her that she is perfect just how she is.

You can use your powers for good.

You can take your publication and tell my daughter, and so many other daughters, that it doesn't matter what they look like. That the only thing that matters is that they love themselves, and treat others kindly.

Instead, you choose to use your powers for evil.

You tell women that they are not good enough how they are. That they need to do this, that, and the other thing in order to feel better about themselves.

And then next month, you tell them that, oops, you're still not good enough, try this now.

Your latest faux-pas brought you into the spotlight. You chose to poke fun at the wrong person. And good for her for standing up to you!

She looked you, the bully, in the eye. She told you how it is, and that she doesn't care if you like her tutu or not. She is proud of who she is. She is confident.

She is beautiful.

In spite of you.

And you apologized.

But you didn't apologize because you were wrong. You apologized because you got caught.

Because Monika happened to have gone through some unspeakable pains and fought back. Because she had the strength and courage to stand up to you.

Would you have apologized had it just been an average woman? If it was just a mom, having fun, running a race, to show her daughter that she could do anything?

Probably not.

You need to realize that what you did was wrong. Not because you got caught. Not because you chose the wrong person to poke fun at.

It was wrong because of your actions. Because of your words.

And that makes you the worst kind of bully.

I hope that you choose to look at this situation and change yourself for the better.

I hope you use this in your future and model the behavior of someone worthy of the position you hold.

I hope you become someone that little girls can look up to.

In the meantime, my daughter, and all of her Girls On The Run friends, will be sporting tutus in their 5K this Spring.

Because they know who to look up to.

And it's not you.

Sincerely,
Brittni

10 Things To Do WITH KIDS When It's Too Hot To Go Outside

We are officially having a meteorlogical heatwave here in Upstate NY!! It's rare in this part of the country, but today is Day #3 of 90*+! Since it's so hot up here, I know that it's just as hot if not hotter in other places!



Together with my kids, we've put together a list of things to do when it's just too hot to go outside and play! We do not have central air, nor do we have a pool, so these are things that we do that are super cheap or FREE!



1. Go to the public library. bring a water bottle and have each child read one book (age and reading level appropriate) before they finish their water. Write down the title & author if you're not checking the book out (especially if you're participating in a summer reading program like BookIt!). Spend as much time in the air conditioning as possible! After all, you are paying for it with your tax dollars!

COST: FREE



2. Check if your local bowling alley has a free summer program for kids! Ours does, and kids can bowl 2 free games every single day all summer long. We do have to pay the shoe rental fees, but those are only $3 per child. Turn it into a math game! After each game, have the kids figure out what their score would have been if they had gotten one more strike, two more strikes, or however many strikes they are old (my kids are 6 and 7, so I have them figure out their score if their top 6 & 7 scores had been strikes).

COST: $6



3. Go see a dollar movie! These are all movies that have been in the theatres previously, but the thrill of seeing them on the big screen is still there for kids!!! We bring a water bottle and stick some granola bars in my pocketbook for the kids so we can avoid the concession stands. Click on this link to find a participating theatre near you: http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express#New York

COST: $2



4. Make a rainbow of Jell-O! Jell-O is one of the only desserts we can think of that doesn't involve turning the oven on, so we make lots of it over the summer! Pick up small boxes of Jell-O (about 50 cents each) in strawberry/cherry, orange, lemon, lime, berry blue, and grape. To make individual servings, get crystal clear plastic cups that will hold between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of liquid. Starting with grape, make your Jell-O, spoon about 1/2" into each cup, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Then do the same for each remaining color. We top ours with 'clouds' (Cool Whip) before we eat them! In between layers, read a chapter of a book aloud! Charlotte's Web, Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, James and the Giant Peach, and Indian in the Cupboard are great choices!

COST: $4-$5



5. Have a board game or card game tournament. You can do this at home, at the library, or even at a coffee shop or fast-food restaurant (some may require you to make a purchase if you're going to sit there for a long time, but a small drink will usually suffice!). Each child gets to pick a board game or card game. Play 2 rounds of each game if you do not want to keep 'score' or play for best of 3 rounds if you do want to keep score. Depending on the games chosen, this can keep everyone occupied for a few hours!

COST: FREE (or $1-$2 if required to make a purchase)



6. Go Christmas shopping! Christmas in July? Why not? Have your children pick a person on their Christmas list, and then pack up and head to the mall. When you get there, sit down on a bench or in the food court and brainstorm ideas for that person. Make sure the kids know what the budget is for that person before you start shopping. As you browse stores, the kids can write down what things they think the person would like, and how much they cost. After you've made it through the whole mall, sit down again and decide what to get!! Go back and make your purchase. When you get home, you can either wrap the gift right away, or stash it somewhere you'll remember it in December!

COST: Varies



7. Movie marathon day! Close all the shades/blinds in a room with a TV to block out the sun and the heat. Let the kids hang around in their undies if they want, and have them each pick a movie (or two!). Pull out the sleeping bags, fill a few ziploc baggies with ice, and stick them down inside the sleeping bags to keep cool! Instead of popcorn, have ice cream or sherbet.

COST: FREE



8. Visit a local museum or planetarium. These are often higher-cost options, but will keep you in the air conditioning for the entire day. If yours permits it, pack a lunch so you can steer clear of the cafeteria, and bring refillable water bottles to fill up in the water fountains instead of purchasing drinks.

COST: Varies



9. Have a car and bike wash! Okay, so this one does put you outside, but it gives you and the kids plenty of water to play in and cool off! Put on bathing suits or old clothes, pull out the hose, grab a few buckets and sponges and some dish soap, and clean the car and the kids' bikes! Let the kids go hog-wild and don't worry if they start spraying each other (or you!) with the hose! Make sure the windows of the car are closed before you start! On a hot, hot day, everything will dry off pretty quickly, and you can always run your car through a 'real' carwash at a later date if the streaks and soap bubble outlines bother you. Or you can just enjoy the hard work and FUN!

COST: FREE



10. Last but not least, seek out some water! Look for a lake, ocean, river, creek, sprinkler, splash park, friend with a pool, public pool, water park, or even the local Y, and hang out there for the day. Make sure you pack the sunscreen and slather everyone up well before you even leave the house. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and if you're going to a friend's house, bring a treat for everyone! Not all of these options will be free, but they will certainly be worth it!

COST: Varies






So there you go! I hope we've helped you think outside the box and find ways to beat the heat this summer!



For us, we're off to the library today!

Is Target hiring?

So here's the thing about custom-made boutique clothing- it's 'expensive'.



Yup. I've said it. Go ahead. Start the rioting now.



Is it worth the price? Should you really pay 3 or 4 or even 5 times as much for an outfit as you would at Walmart or Target?



To help out a little, let me break it down for you.





Walmart and Target mass-produce their items. They are made in a factory somewhere in China or Vietnam or Singapore. Probably by an underage child who is getting paid half of minimum wage. It costs these retailers approximately 37 cents (27 cents in materials costs, and 10 cents in labor costs) to produce a single shirt, and the average child's shirt sells for about $8.



For argument's sake, let's say that the average Target store sells about 50 of one shirt design. There are over 4,700 Target stores currently operating in the US. That means that there are about 235,000 (give or take a few thousand) of that identical shirt sold in the US. Which means there 235,000 little boys or girls walking around wearing that shirt.



It cost Target $86,950 to produce those shirts, and they sold for $1,880,000. Subtract out the production costs, and Target makes almost 1.8 MILLION dollars JUST ON THAT SINGLE CHILD'S SHIRT!!! I'll let your mind wander about how many different shirt designs are offered in a single store, let alone the pants, skirts, dresses....



So, you could go to Walmart or Target and purchase a cute shirt and a cute skirt for about $25 total. We can subtract about $2 across the board for operating costs and employee pay, and it costs that store about $1 total to make it. That's a 730% markup you're paying. And you're supporting the economy of China or Vietnam or Singapore.

Go you.



Now let's think about a custom-made boutique-style shirt & skirt set.



First of all, they're made right here in the US. This particular boutique is located in Webster, NY.
I'm going to use an outfit I finished recently as an example for number purposes only.



The materials for that outfit cost me $26. Packaging materials and shipping costs will run me another $9. My total out-of-pocket costs are at $35 (and that does not include the gas to get to the stores to purchase the materials and to get to the post office to mail the final package).



I am selling the outfit for $85. No tax. No shipping. Just plain old $85.



Subtract my costs of $35, and that brings it down to $50.  So a $50 profit is a markup of 113%.


But wait!


It took me just over 7 hours to complete that outfit. No one else. I had no help (other than the occassional child running through the room dragging blankie on the floor and sweeping pieces away with him). Take that $50 'profit', divide it by those 7 hours, and I made about $7.14/hour.



What's minimum wage in NY?



Oh yeah, $7.25.



So I'm making LESS than minimum wage.





But when they wear the outfit I created, or any other custom-made outfit, your child will be the ONLY one wearing it. You won't send them in for school pictures, only to get the class photo back and see 2 other girls wearing the same dress. You won't wander down the street to the playground and see another child in the same outfit. It's yours, and yours alone.



Isn't that worth paying a work-at-home mom less than minimum wage?




I hope so.  Otherwise, we'll have to go get a job at Target.

Busy Bees!

One of these days, I'd like to be the kind of girl who gets on here and blogs every day.  Maybe that should be my "May Resolution". 

Except that my life is pretty mundane.  Humdrum.  Ordinary, even!

But not when I sew.  That's MY time.  My creative outlet.  My way for that tiny little part of me that's not just "MOMMY" to shine.

And I've had some SUPER CUTE upcycle designs lately!

Just look at this cute little Angry Birds dress!!!

What are those birds so angry about anyway?





I bet it's hard to be angry when you're THAT cute!








And how about this awesome Ariel dress?!

Life is just bubbly under the sea!





And full of seaweed.







But my childhood favorite tops it all for me- Rainbow Brite!

Starlight, Rainbow Brite, a little wish on the moonlight...





Sunbeams, sparkle and shine, you'll always be a friend of mine!








Aren't they so much fun?! 


Of course, I still LOVE making these boutique-style sets as well.  Like this little Easter outfit, made for egg hunting!

           Aren't those tushy ruffles just TOO MUCH!?



This elegant and sparkly Cinderella dress for a special little princess heading to Disney is a favorite!

Yup, that's my little guy in the background.




Nope, I wouldn't let him try on the dress (even though he asked nicely).







So, I have been BUSY! 

But I promise to check in more often.  At least every other month.  Pinky swear. 

You know, I really should get on here more than once a year. Even twice a year would be good. Or three times. Oh well. I'm here now, and YAY for that!

I am LOVING my designing these days, and doing most of my selling on my Facebook page! Why don't you head on over and 'like' me? I just hit 500 fans last night, and I've got quite the party in the works to celebrate. There will be games, surprises, and of course, goodie bags.

No cake though. Sorry.

I ate it all.

Hehe.

Just kidding. ;)

So I'm going to try to keep up with this blogging thing this year. Before another year goes by, and I post another picture of my kids starting off the school year. Yup. Here they are. One year older. I am now officially a Mommy to a 1st grader. Am I old enough to have a 6 year old? Yikes! And my little man? He's 4! He goes to school 3 days a week this year. And now I have even MORE time to sew! :-D

My son CRACKS ME UP. What is with that face boy!?

Until next time!!!!

Which hopefully won't be another year!

So far, so good...

I have taken some much-needed time off from the whole boutique world, and am finally getting myself back into the swing of things!

I will be participating in my first launch since October beginning this week! On March 17th, Hope for God's Children will launch It's a Girl's World to benefit 4 year old Kayleigh Justice. Kayleigh has Neuroblastoma, and her mom is struggling to make ends meet. 100% of the proceeds from this launch on both EBay and Etsy will benefit this family!

I have 4 listings planned for this launch, and they will be spread out over the course of the 2-week fundraiser!


So, starting on March 17 (yes, Happy St. Patrick's Day!), don't forget to head over to EBay or Etsy and search "HGC Kayleigh" to find some adorable listings!!!

Welcome Back Brittni!

To the world of blogging!

Wow! Has it really been a whole year?! It's certainly been an eventful one around here for sure!

My oldest (my daughter, Amelya) started Kindergarten a month ago! Yes, I cried.




So did she. The bus forgot her. Drove right by. ZOOOOM!!! Poor girl! What a way to start Kindergarten! It's okay though, she was fine once Mommy & Daddy drove her to school and she saw her teacher!




My little guy, Benjamin, is in preschool 2 days a week as well.




Nice face, huh? Even at 3 years old, he's too cool to pause for a moment so Mommy can play papparazzi. They learn too early.

That means that I get a whole hour and a half all to myself twice a week!

Do you feel bad for me? Don't. I find things to do with my time. Laundry. Picking up Princess shoes and Duplos. Making beds. Stepping on crayons and grinding them into carpet.

Okay. Well maybe you should feel a little bad for me.


I also have more time to SEW! That makes me happy! A happy Mommy makes for happy kids. When they've had a nap. And when Mommy's had a nap.

So I'm back in full-swing, and loving every minute of it! I'm also part of a wonderful group on both EBay and Etsy called "Hope for God's Children". Did you see that? If you click on those gray words, it will take you right to the website! Fancy, huh? Aren't you impressed?

Anyway. We launch every other month to raise money for a child who has cancer. We have had 6 beneficiaries so far, and it's a humbling experience to get to know these families! All proceeds from every listing on both sites go directly to the families. The designers keep nothing, except the knowledge in our heads and hearts that we have done a little bit to make a hard life more manageable.

So head over to EBay or Etsy and search "HGC Matthews" to find our current listings to help the Matthews family pay down a few of the mounting medical bills from their two sons.

Thank you for being one of their angels! These boys need as many as they can get!


By the way, did you see that? I made more gray words. Just click on them. Go ahead.

MudPie's Debut Launch and Thanksgiving!

I just listed two adorable sets for the debut launch of MudPie Boytique!!! I'm venturing out into the world of BOYS! I figured my little man would appreciate that, so he doesn't have to wear his sister's dresses!

You can search "MPB Boutique" to see what myself and the rest of these awesome designers have listed!

Here's a little peek:

I also just listed two adorable sister sets for Thanksgiving, modeled by Amelya and the adorable Jenny Lynn. The girls had so much fun doing this together! I see many more of these in the future!

Fall Fun!

Wow! I can't belive I've let all summer go by without updating my blog! It's been a busy one, I've had something listed almost every week, and I'm finally getting a rhythm going to my business here.

I'm having fun in MemoryLane (but keep your eyes peeled for some changes coming soon! Hint: start looking for CherryLane!). I'm honored to have been invited to join the talented ladies of WisteriaLane for their Duets guest launch. I teamed up with my good friend and fellow designer Julie, of Magical*Hope*Boutique, and together we created two of the cutest sets you'll ever see!!! Both are listed right now, search "WisteriaLane Duet" to find them along with so many more amazing designs!

I've got about 4 more launches coming this month, and I'll be busy creating some detailed and fun Christmas sets as well!

Fairy Day and Resell Spotted!

Today is Fairy Day!! In honor of this magical day, Boutique MemoryLane is having a Fairy mini-launch! I have two listings up for this launch, both OOAK's. The Fairy Feliz dress is so sweet, made from amazing Euro fabrics and with tons of ruffles down the back. The dress is complete with fairy flutter wings on the straps!!!

I also have my first (of many, I hope!) charm bracelet listed! It features a variety of pink, silver, and clear beads and crystals, along with some very special charms, including a pewter fairy, and a silver tag with the word "Believe" stamped on it! So whimsical!




AND!!! I have just been informed that one of my buyers has a resell of mine listed right now!!! Go check it out!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150353944286&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&salenotsupported

This was the pink polka-dot clown set, and the buyer's daughter only wore it once for a few hours! Grab a great deal while you can!

BUSY Times!

Wow!!! I've been so busy, I haven't even had time to update here! I've recently been accepted as a new member of the established boutique design group "MemoryLane". I am honored to be amongst some of EBay's finest designers, and back in a group with one of my favorite bow girls of all time- Sarah, of beccas*bows. Also in this group, my great friend and fellow clothing designer- Julie, of Magical*Hope*Boutique!!! Needless to say, I think this group is great fit!

I do want to thank the girls of JackaLulu, however, for having me there! I had a great time, and made some amazing friends whom I'm sure I'll keep in touch with!


I recently spent a few afternoons cleaning out my daughter's closet, and as a result of that, I currently have 17 resells (both from myself and other designers) listed, along with one white pettiskirt that's too small for Amelya! Check them out, they're all at amazingly low prices!

Wow! April was such a busy month, I feel like I rarely had time to come in and update my fans!

On top of 5 launches with a grand total of over 20 listings, I also had my baby boy's 2nd birthday and a cruise to the Bahamas with friend and fellow designer, Julie, of Magical*Hope*Boutique.

I'm recovering nicely (except for that famous 'lobster syndrome'), and finally getting back into the swing of daily life at home.

Our JackaLulu "Gettin' Buggy" launch just finished up, and we had some amazing designs listed! If you missed them, keep checking back, as some of us will be listing them again!

I just listed a Sample Set (available as a custom if requested) for the VendeMia "Circus" launch. Despite my irrational dislike of clowns, I decided that a pink polka dot one couldn't possibly be too scary! Check him out, he turned out really sweet. The matching accessores are by Lorrie of Glass*Slipper*Boutique, and they are amazing! Click here to go to her About Me page and get yourself on her mailing list for some contests and updates!

Check back often, as May won't be quite as busy, and will bring more customs than samples and one-of-a-kinds!

Updates...

March was such a busy month, and April is following close in March's footsteps!!! At one point in March, I believe I had 11 listings up at once! Crazy! I made quite a few sales, and even had a few custom orders!

April is looking to be just as crazy, and I mailed off the last of my 4 swap sets to a model this morning! Our design group, JackaLulu, is looking forward to another (hopefully) successful launch! Our debut launch was wonderful! Thank you to everone who placed bids, and we hope our winners truly enjoy their custom items!

The next JackaLulu launch theme is "Gettin' Buggy With It". If it's a bug, you'll see it, starting on April 16th! Just search JackaLulu and you'll find some of the most original designs in the boutique world!

I am also getting ready for 3 other launches in the month of April. Our VendeMia launch group is doing a Circus theme this month, so fun! Peppermint Lane's "Enchanted Summer" launch begins on April 21st, just search PPLN and you'll find all of our amazingly enchanting designs there! And last but not least, Boutique VIP's Annual Playground Couture launch starts on April 30th! Just search BVIP to find some fun, wearable, designs to make your child the hit of the playground!


Also this month, we celebrate my baby boy's 2nd birthday on April 21st. He's having a Sesame Street party, and he can't wait to eat that Elmo cake!!! The following weekend, hubby & I will be leaving the kids with their grandparents, and meeting fellow designer Julie (Magical*Hope*Boutique) and her hubby in Miami, where we board a Norwegian Cruise ship. Our destination? The Bahamas of course! We're all looking forward to a few days in the sun wtihout the kids, but I'm sure we'll be glad to get back home to them too!

Be sure to check out what Julie & I list in early May, we're hoping to bring back some great textiles from Nassau!

My Current Listings!

It's time......for our DEBUT launch!

JackaLulu's DEBUT launch is going on now!!!! Click on our logo above to be taken directly to all of the wonderful auctions, or go over to the right and click on an individual if you'd rather!!!

There are some amazing designs, at astonishingly low prices! Go check them out!

Upcoming Launches!

It's a busy month in the Boutique World!!! I am participating in 5 different launches between now and the end of the month! Keep an eye out for my upcoming listings, as they are all adorable!! Even I can't pick my favorite! Here are the dates:

Blossom Leigh Boutique (BLB): March of the Retro Toys, starts March 15th
La Bellezza (bellez): Around the World, starts March 20th
JACKALULU (JackaLulu): Zing Into Spring, starts March 22nd
Boutique Rascals (Rascals): Fruitalicious, starts March 25th
VendeMia (VendeMia): Farmer's Market, starts March 26th

I've already got two AMAZING custom listings up right now for the March of the Retro Toys launch (hint, think Care-a-Lot!)! Go check them out, along with a few new listings in my Etsy shop!



Boutique JackaLulu has a new member! Welcome to Julie of Magical*Hope*Boutique!!! Her designs are awesome, be sure to check them out!

And, as always, search "JackaLulu" to find some amazing original designs!

The VendeMia launch group is having their "Euro Fairy Tales" launch right now!!!! Search "VendeMia" for some amazingly adorable designs!!! I have a Pick-A-Princess twirl set listed for this launch, and it's starting at a great price!!!