| "Girl Talk" Newsletter | December 2009 | Volume 3, Issue 7 |
Happy Holidays !!!
Our Final Holiday Show
Just a reminder for all of our local customers...
The Saint Boniface "A Very Diva Christmas" shopping night is
Tuesday - December 8th.
Grab your girlfriends and stop by and see us! There is FREE
babysitting while you shop.
Diva Christmas Details:
Tuesday, December 8th
5 pm to 8 pm
St. Boniface Church Banquet Hall
325 E. Vandalia Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
December Feature Items
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These elegant little guest towels are perfect accents for your holiday decor - not to mention a great gift for the hostess of a holiday party you're attending, your child's teacher, a co-worker or any other special person on your list. We have several versions - including Joy, Hope and Peace. We also offer a guest towel with an embroidered wreath and a gold monogram initial. Simply contact us for details on our other designs. |
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We've spoken before about our personalized kitchen aprons. At right is an apron and kitchen towel set that features whimsical snowmen. Shirley also includes a small design in the lower left corner of the apron that compliments the front design. In this set, the corner accent is a wisp of snowflakes. We've had so much fun creating this kitchen apparel! We'd be happy to help you create a great set for yourself or someone on your holiday shopping list. |
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New Bag "Brag"...
Shirley has been busy creating with the new fabrics she recently found. Here's her most recent "brag book"...
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At left is a brown bag made from faux alligator skin. The texture is simply wonderful! It is embellished with gold hardware on the handles and an elegant striped lining. Look for a similar bag in green to be introduced next year! |
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At right is our safari classy bag. The exterior is a super soft faux animal print. The interior is an elegant, silky black fabric. It's a great match for the trendy boots seen on so many feet during the winter season! |
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{Please click on the photos to take a closer look.}
New Year...New Treasures!
We've been busy in the studio and have some new items we'll be introducing in 2010.
Look for the following as the new year begins:
* Framed Monogram
Initials -
A great framed accent to add pizzazz to a girl's
bedroom or commemorate a wedding.
* New Handbag -
The style is still a secret - but only because Shirley
won't provide any hints! She assures everyone it will be worth the
wait.
Available now...
| * Personalized Throws - | |
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We've found some beautiful throws that are cuddly-soft and quite versatile. We can add a simple initial, a full monogram or even a short message to provide a personal touch. |
A Favorite Recipe
With all of the holiday entertaining coming up, we wanted to share one of our favorite party recipes. It's a sweet little treat that is sure to be a hit! Even better, it can be made ahead of time!
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Basic Cake Balls 1 can prepared frosting Almond bark coating or confectionery wafer coating |
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Bake the cake according to package instructions. While warm, crumble the cake into a bowl with a hand mixer to a fine texture. Mix in frosting to make a paste, using ¾ to a full can of frosting, according to taste. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours. Using a melon ball tool or your hands, form the mixture into 1 ½ inch balls. Place the balls on wax paper; freeze at least 6 hours.
Working in small batches, remove the balls from the freezer and dip the balls into warm melted almond bark coating or confectionery wafer coating - using toothpicks or forks to manipulate the balls. Remove the balls. Place the balls on wax paper to harden.
A few hints:
Before dipping in the coating, I insert a sucker stick into each ‘ball’
using the stick to hold while dipping.
I also add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the coating for a thinner
consistency.
If you are using chocolate cake mix, use chocolate icing to form the
‘paste’. Dip in chocolate or white bark.
If using white cake and icing, dip in fun colored bark. For a festive
look, after dipping in bark roll in colored sugars or ‘sprinkles’.
Arrange on a holiday serving tray.
Greetings of the Season
Thank you for all of your encouragement and support in 2009. Your belief in us and your wonderful comments about the quality and prices of our merchandise keep us working harder to improve our service and inventory for you. Look for new items to be introduced in the new year!
Until next year.....
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We wish you a
Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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The Accessory Shoppe Girls |