Hey! If you have had...

any troubles checking out within the past few weeks,

but sure to let me know-

give us an email, FB message, blog comment, telepathic nod, anything..

I am hoping it is not a bigger glitch, but for now we have some options to help.

It seems to emptying shopping carts during checkout.

Which we all do not want.

So, in order to keep The Bowtique experience a pleasant one, let me know if you have been affected, so I can be sure to let the powers that be fix this.

Oh, and just for good measure, another sweet Bowtique babe.

(she probably has more say in the designs that you can imagine- definately my right hand girl).

Back to the S-Word

I usually try to wait until August to even think about the "s-word"...

you know the one....SCHOOL.
 But I have been working a few weeks to bring some new styles in time for school. Especially for those of you that start in sooner than others.

I finally managed to get a few new items up on the website...
maybe even early enough to enjoy for the rest of the other S-word-

SUMMER!

Either way, we have some sweet new styles that I am excited about.

(fear not- if you have some littles that are still waiting for their hair, we will have some new baby/baldie headbands very soon).

I couldn't decide which center I liked better, so I am giving you the choice when you order-
pretty glass beads or crystal.
(and as always, option #3- any other brilliant ideas from you).

I have been wanting to make some cute felt bows for quite awhile now, and I think we finally found the winning design.
Slightly chic and modern and classic and the same time.
(how's that for mind blowing?)

Obviously now that some of my own Bowtique girls are getting older, we are finding that we love simple and chic clips. 

These are great for holding back whispy hair in ponytails or bangs off the face while doing oh.....say...gymnastics or anything that big girls do running around all day.

Pretty ribbon lined snaps are all the rage here!

(and it allows me to use some of the awesome ribbons I have fallen in love with)

And if you want to order as a set of two, you can save even more.

I still have a few new items up my crafty sleeves during the next few weeks.

Also be on the lookout for more accessories with more color options;

especially for those of you who wear uniforms at school!

Happy rest of summer!!

Sneaky Peaky...

Working on getting some new items up

very soon.

Just in time for back to school.

(shh, I know, I said the s-word before it's even August!)

Continue enjoying the rest of your summer now!!

It's like Christmas...in July!

A few new colors to add to our

No Tug Hair Ties.

(our absolute new favorite item around TheBowtique house)

We love how they double up as super cute bracelets.

Perfect for holding your hair up during these dog days of summer.

Introducing:

canary, creamsicle, (new) apple, navy.

And to help you cool off this summer,

enjoy 20% your total order with the code:

HAPPYJULY

Good through July 11th (ish).

It's like Christmas savings, but in July.

(and without the holiday wait) Yay!

Next up: new items to start school on the right foot.

(did I mention how tough it is to even think about

going back to school when we are enjoying

our summertime fun?)

Last Minute Summer Additions

Also known as-

I have a meeeellion other things to do,

 but would rather

create some fun hairtastic goodness!

(and still a week or two left to order for holidays)

So thanks to my mad procrastination skillz, 

 a few last minute patriotic additions.

Firstly, for my home and native peeps-

Our new wool felt Maple Leaf Fuzzy.

It's adorable.

It's soft.

It resembles our favourite tree.

What more can I say?

And for my All-American peeps-

some super fun new items.

(sparkley elastic hair tie posted very soon)

Also be sure to check out our new

Rainbow Kanzashi Flower

and uber adorable crabs!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

We are having lots of fun and sun.

But I will try to keep things interesting with a couple more new items by next week.

(and then very sadly, I have to start creating the fall line up?!)

Eeeeck!

A special request

Yep, still here.

Yes, I am still toiling away to bring some new designs.

Very, very soon now.

For reals.

But until I get a minute to take some pictures and make some final edits,

here's a couple

special requests made last week.

I love me some princesses.

And just to make things a little more fun-

I made Belle as a pony-o

using my favorite medium

which is not ribbon, but wool felt!

I like the way she turned out too!

So, if you have something you would like, but don't see it on the website,

just send me a message!

I love a challange.

And often that's how a number of our items

actually made it to the website.

Popular demand.

Also newsworthy-

I am almost caught on everything (well bow related anyway),

so that means that the turnaround time is currently running 3-5 days!

(which is pretty good in The Bowtique world)

I also lowered the price of some clearance clips.

There are just a handful left of these styles,  so get them at a steal while you can!

This is a great way to try our clips or grab a couple for a friend.

As always, all bows and clips are lined to your liking and completed with our unique

super sticky hair grippers!

New items coming soon!

Springy things!

While everyone lese is doing some spring cleaning,

I am making some big spring messes

by working on some new designs.

I hope to have those up by next week.

Think of honey badgers, crabs

and of course some new

kanzashi flowers!

Until then-

I will be adding some new springy colors in some of our most popular flower designs.

(I am obviously digging the color yellow right now)

New colors in the small sequin flowers

Yellow in the large sequin flowers.

And of course my fav- the felt pinwheels-

available in big girl and little girl clips

(also available as a design your own felt headband)

And our new Mini Shabby Flower Band.

Picture says it all.

Aaaand-

 if you haven't voted today-

hurry and go!

(pretty please)

I am 1 of 8 finalists up for a big business makeover opportunity.

This is big-

I mean HUGE

in Mom Business World.

If I win, I am sure my enthusiam will spill over

and everyone will win.

And I will remember all those who help me take over the world

one adorable hair accessory at a time.

Be sure to go to SeedMommy and check the box for

TheBowtique

SeedMommy Giveaway!

You can vote once everyday,

so show some love !!

(I think we have until the end of April!)

Oh- did I mention I am offering a 15% off your total order

Enter: SPRING15

upon checkout.

(a limited time)

You are welcome!

I am off to make more wonderfully springy messes!



1 of 8!

Oh yes-

you read that right.

It was announced today that I am one of the 8 finalists

(down from 100 I might add)

in SeedMommy's Mom Business Makeover Giveaway.

I am truly overwhelmed with the kind votes I received the first time around.

Now I really need a vote as I have half a chance to win this!
A new website.
A new look.

A fresh start.

A re-invention.

A direction to where I see myself going now.

(clearly)

If you want to make one girl insanely giddy,

please check out the contest below.

Scroll down the post and check on the box marked

"The Bowtique"

for your vote.

(even if you like someone else better)

You can vote daily

through April 30th.

my hopeful heart would be awfully grateful!

(as I would be one step closer to taking over the world one adorable hair accessory at a time)

Ready?  Go!!!!

http://www.seedmommy.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=5275

A tisket, a tasket...

There's still time for your Easter basket!

It is just about here, but there is still time to grab a few goodies for your Easter basket!

They are small, super adorable and make great basket fillers!

Plus- I have added a few new springish colors!

Like yellow sequin flowers for spring!

Yay spring!

If you want your items for the big Bunny visit,

be sure to order by Tuesday March 27th.

(maybe an extra day or so with Priority Post-

which is always a good idea close to holiday deadlines).

Oh!  And to sweeten the deal, also take 20% off

now through Tuesday, with the code:

SPRING20

Happy Spring All!

Check Us Out on Bumpgrab!

I am honored to be working with Bumpgrab.com to bring a surprise daily deal your way!

I have never done a daily deal before, but the ladies from Bumpgrab were such a pleasure to work with,

it has been more fun than work
to bring a deal even better than I have ever made!

Be sure to check out Bumpgrab and their daily deals!

http://www.bumpgrab.com/

(Oh- and also check out this week's Featured WAHM!!)

Woohoo!

Wednesday WAHM!

See you after a small Spring Break!!

Quick Spring Break-

There has been a recent change of plans,

which means The Bowtique house will be taking a quick Spring Break!

Which also means the website will not be taking orders from

March 14th-19th.

But,  you should be able to reach me via email for any inquiries or bow emergencies

(because yes, there ARE hair accessory emergencies).

It may take me a day or so to reply,

but I always do!

There will also be plenty of time to order items for springy things like

pictures, or Easter baskets, or

just wanting to look Spring fabulous!

Thanks all!!

Happy Spring Break!

Spring Bling!

Eeeeck!

I can barely contain my excitement.

I have added my all time favorite clippy

just in time for spring...

Introducing our new super-adorable-super-soft-wool-felt Pinwheels

What better way to bring in spring with these iconic symbols!

And the best part is that you can choose your own color combos to suit your style!

Of course what is spring without flowers?

Also introducing our new,  pretty chiffon flower accessories.

A Shabby Rose headband -

A mini Shabby Rose Clippy-

And the mini Shabby Rose Snappy.

And coming soon the Mini Shabby Rose Babyband 

( for those with a little less hair)

So there you have it!

A little Bling for your Spring!
You can check them out below!
New Spring Bling!

Also note that the website will be closed

March 14-March 19th

for an impromtu Spring Break!

But there will be plenty of time to catch these new items before easter arrives!

Let's bring Awesome to a whole 'nother level!

Oh yes she did.
I did just say that right now.
As most know, I am hellbent on rebranding The Bowtique.
It is overdue.
Long, long overdue.
I owe it to my little website.
The website that has slowly crept into every part of my daily life. (naptime, shopping time, evenings, laundry, even my dreams)
The business deserves to look as awesome as it has become.

It is also clear to me that I will not do it on my own.
So, help a girl out.
Make a girl's day year by leaving a vote.
A vote in the form of a comment... maybe even just a word or two. Even "awesome" would do....(they are counting them).
Then the winner (hopefully me) gets a whole new website makeover. That makes me insanely giddy.
And crazy happy Jill = more Bowtique awesomeness for all!

See? It's a win-win-win! (but seriously think about it- I'd be forever grateful!) And to those who have already commented- Thank you!! Thank you!!

Just click on the SeedMommy logo and leave a comment under my entry.
(you don't even need to leave your name) ;) or check it out here- http://www.seedmommy.com/mommy-business-makeover-entries/thebowtique
SeedMommy Makeover- The Bowtique  

All because of this girl...

This is where it all began8 years ago tomorrow.A brand new Mom and her brand new daughter-with a head full of hair just begging to be adorned.Who would've guessed that 8 years later, this craftaholic (who started making a few bows at her kitchen table) would turn it into the creative force that it is today? In honor of the original Bowtique Babe's birthday everyone gets 20% off everything! Be sure to use the code: HAPPY20(valid through March 1st) And I get to spend the day celebrating with the girl who inspired it all. Happy Birthday Happy Bryn!



Hey American Girl Doll fans...

Here's a sneaky peaky at one of the projects I have been working on. 

See?  I do listen!

(although it may take me awhile to get it all together).

I am hoping to have some new surprises for girls and their sweet dolls very very soon...

Until then, feel free to let me know if you need something like this before added to the website.

Next on deck-

new super chic flowery springy goodness.



Show a little Valentine Love!

There is still time!

One week left to order some heartfelt handmade goodies to show a little love to your little love!

And just to sweeten the deal-

All Valentine items are 14% off! (no code needed- whoa!)

(see what I did there?)

 

 

 
Don't forget- we also have some non-Valentine items that would show your spirit and still work all year around too!

Share the love All!

And show some hearltfelt goodness to your Valentine this year!