Back to School!

It's that time of year.  Back to School. Last minute vacations; shopping trips for school supplies, clothes and shoes.  And...Christine & Company is happy to announce that we've brought back the Toddler Backpack!  I had to discontinue them earlier this year as I was having a hard time keeping up with production.  But, it's back with a new design, the same fun fabrics and quality you have come to expect!

I've put together a little collage of fun back to school goodies for parents and teachers alike to help you make the best of the first day of school!  Enjoy!

Please make sure you check out these great shops and tell them I sent you!

1.   Toddler Backpack by Christine & Company
2.   Back to School Door Hanger by LooLeigh's Charm
3.   Luggage Tags by Happy Thoughts
4.  Chalkboard Notebook by The Artisan Post
5.   Custom Engraved Pencils by The Carbon Crusader
6.  Waterproof Labels by The Lollipop Label Shop

Finding Joy

Sometimes you just need a reminder...

The Finding Joy Movie

It's Time to Celebrate! 500 Fan Giveaway

This giveaway has ended.  And the winner is.....

Linda Sheppard

Congratulations Linda!  You should have an email from me soon!

Christine & Company is so happy to announce that we finally have 500 Facebook Fans!  We appreciate each and every one of you and to celebrate, we've put together a pretty awesome giveaway valued at approximately $150.  One lucky fan will win the whole shebang!  And it's so easy to enter...just follow the directions below.  Everyone will have lots of ways to enter.  But first, I'd like to introduce you to some pretty special folks.  All of these very talented artisans have contributed something from their shop to be included in this amazing gift basket.  Take a look!

 

Christine & Company

 This two piece set including a quilted cosmetics bag and coin purse key ring, is donated by Christine & Company.  They are a part of a new wholesale line that will be launched in the fall.  Pssst....one of these sets is on it's way to HGTV's Genevieve Gorder!
  Retail value:  $30

Emerald Coast Boutique

Aren't these pink and crystal drop earrings by Emerald Coast Boutique lovely?  

www.emeraldcoastboutique.com
Retail Value:  $10

Bowz by Sheila

These funky bows and headband are donated by Bowz by Sheila

Retail Value:  $18
www.bowzbysheila.com

Beautiful Ewe

 Adorable!  
Beautiful Ewe is giving away a $20 shop credit!
And if you visit Aimee's Facebook page and tell her Christine & Co. sent you,
she's offering FREE SHIPPING in her Etsy shop! 
www.facebook.com/ewearebeautiful

www.aimee216.etsy.com

Jewelry by Toni K

This beautiful butterfly lamp work necklace and earring set is contributed by
www.jewelrybytonik.com
Retail Value:  $18

Tiny Dancer Designs

Tiny Dancer Designs is offering a Custom Tutu in your choice of colors (up to size 4T)
Retail Value: $25

Brina's Bowtique

 Check out this unique Bow Bucket by Brina's Bowtique.  

It includes 5 flowers, a snail, ladybug and bee.  Each of these is an adorable 

hairbow that can be removed for use and then put back on the stems for display.  

Retail Value:  $25
http://www.brinasbowtique.weebly.com

Posey Handmade

Posey Handmade donated this fun little pendant
Retail Value:  $18
www.poseyhandmade.etsy.com

To be eligible to win, pick 3 items that are your favorite and comment below.  And check all the shops...I wouldn't want you to miss a single thing from any of these great shops!  Plus, there are lots of other ways to earn EXTRA entries!  So, get to browsin'...this giveaway ends at midnight on August 8, 2012.  Good Luck!


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*giveaway only open to residents of the US.

Another great celebrity gifting opportunity

"The Coastal Collection"

 

 

 

 

Raise your hand if you watched "Trading Spaces" on TLC.  Come on...you know you did.  Trading Spaces was one of my guilty pleasures...I loved how the contestants could turn an ordinary room into something amazing with just a little ingenuity and a small amount of cash.

One of my favorite designers was famous for her bare feet, fresh design and...her moss-covered wall!  Have you guessed?

Christine & Company is proud to announce that through The Artisan Group, we have yet another opportunity to send a gift to the lovely Genevieve Gorder of HGTV's Dear Genevieve.  We are sending a couple of pieces from "The Coastal Collection" a new wholesale line that we are launching in the fall.  The collection features quilted totes, backpacks, cosmetics cases and coin purses in fantastic coastal-themed fabrics.


Many people want to know why I would send something FREE to a celebrity who could clearly pay for the item.  I consider it a marketing expense.  Will Genevieve ever be a spokesperson for Christine & Company?  Maybe...maybe not...but it sure is fun to dream!


Christine
www.christine-company.com

Lessons learned from my first craft show

Whew!  It's come and gone (in a flash, I might add)...my very first craft show.  Christine & Company participated in their first craft fair this weekend, a fundraiser for a local high school.  Although sales were dismal, I may be hooked!  I met so many amazing people and made plans for many more future craft fairs.

Christine & Company

 I shared my space with Jessica, from Laura Jane's.  She creates amazing pet beds from found objects and turns them into works of art.  Everyone was blown away by her creativity!  Here are a few of her beds.

Small petbeds and travel mats

Luxury Pet Bed made from Antique Chair

I also met Toni from Jewelry by Toni K.  She has beautiful (and affordable) jewelry...perfect for Mother's Day!  All of Toni's jewelry is made from natural stone.  I love this turtle necklace and earring set.

Turquoise Turtle Necklace and Earring set

Sharon from Posey Handmade had adorable crocheted hats and fun necklaces and bracelets.  

She also makes amazing Amigurumi creatures.  

I am going to have to have a couple of those little dino hats for my little guys.

Posey Handmade

These are only a few of the great booths I visited while at the MHS Fundraiser.  But I learned so much in preparing for and participating in this, my first, craft fair.  Here are some tidbits to keep in mind.

• Don't wait until the last minute to get all your product ready. (my middle name is procrastination)
• Make sure you have enough product.
• Meet your neighbors, you'll make new friends and make contacts for future shows.
• Support the craft fair organizer as well as the other vendors.
• Reach out to your contacts after the show.  I met so many wonderful folks and hope to keep the lines of communication open.
• Pick up a business card from each booth.

These are just a few tips that I learned while at the craft fair.  Here's hoping for many more successful shows in the future.

Christine
www.christine-company.com

"Ray of Hope" for Rachael Ray's $100K Charity Challenge for the ASPCA

"Ray of Hope"

And here it is! My special gift for Rachael Ray went in the mail today. It's a burlap foldover clutch trimmed and lined with an amazing turquoise and orange paisley cotton. This clutch will be a limited edition item and I'll be taking pre-sale orders until Ms. Ray receives her gift, then I'll officially add them to the shop for sale!

The best part is that a portion of all sales of the "Ray of Hope" foldover clutch will be donated to my local Humane Society (or a shelter of your choice) in Pensacola, FL in honor of Ray's $100K Charity Challenge for the ASPCA.

If you are interested in reserving your very own "Ray of Hope", please email me at christine@christine-company.com

www.christine-company.com

Christine & Company to gift Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray

As Christine & Company celebrates its first year in business, we are proud to announce another amazing opportunity. Through the efforts of The Artisan Group, Christine &Company has been selected to provide a gift for the super-fun celebrity chef Rachael Ray!

American television personality, Rachael Domenica Ray is a businesswoman, celebrity chef and author. She hosts Rachael Ray, a daytime television show that has won two Daytime Emmy Awards and three Food Network series, 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels and $40 a Day. Ray has written numerous cookbooks and has her own magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray.

Rachael Ray is known for her Rachael Ray 'isms...

*EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
*Yum-O!
*Delish!
*Good to Go.

And the one that describes this opportunity to a T...

"How Good is That?"

Stay tuned to see what Christine & Company sends to Rachael Ray!

Christine
www.christine-company.com


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