Trunk Show!!!

Well, it has been a while since I have posted anything...that would be because I have been very busy preparing for my first endeavors in the marketplace - Trunk Shows in Houston and Dallas!!  Since my last post, I have been to an embroidery trade show and made contact with new vendors, opened accounts with other fun vendors like Mullins Square and Little English, and...if you can believe it, I got another embroidery machine!!!  Yep, at the trade show I fell in love with a 15 needle industrial model and it arrives at my home at the end of next week.  However, I have to go to "Embroidery School" for two days to learn how to use that particular model and the software that comes with it!!!

Thought I would show you just a few of the things I have been gathering up...more is still to arrive!

Fluffy white towels just begging for a monogram!

...and how fun are these decorative towels!  There are matching cocktail coasters that will come in packs of four with an initial.  I haven't monogrammed those yet, but I will post them when I do.  They are really cute!  Great gift item!

...and something for the traditionalist!

Fun, fun colors for waffle-weave spa robes, headbands, slippers, cosmetic bags, etc.

I also have a beautiful soft pink color that is coming from another vendor

Here are a couple of the sweet smocked dresses that have arrived...more coming!

(I have a run of sizes in most.)

Here a a fewof the bibs and burps that I will have in addition to the ones that I already have to match the onesies that I am doing.  (You can barely see the camouflage bibs at the bottom, but they are great...toddler size!)  I am SO EXCITED about the super fun bibs, towels, and robes that I have coming from Mullins Square, but they have not arrived yet. They are some of my favorite things.  They are super cute by themselves and even more fun with a monogram!

I found a great vendor for really good quality knitwear for children at the trade show and here are a few of the items that I purchased from them.  Their knit is soft and very substantial feeling...it doesn't feel flimsy and you can't see through it.  I love their stuff.  (It is a little more expensive than some brands that I cannot mention, but it it is worth the few extra pennies!)    I loved the little red & green dresses...they will be really cute with a little Christmas monogram for a more casual look!

These are some of the fabrics that I am working with for my onesies, burbs, and bibs, etc.  I think they are really sweet.  I am still looking for others...I LOVE pretty fabrics and can't seem to put and end to my quest...never met a fabric store I didn't like!!!!!

Lindsay has been so sweet to invite her Houston friends to my Trunk Showing there.  (Kudos to my "Regional Marketing Director")  I am so excited to see you guys there and share ideas.  I really want to hear about the things you are looking for and what you really like.  I have already seen some really cute spring things for both boys and girls that I will definitely be stocking for Easter!

My Dallas Trunk Show will be the week after the one in Houston and I am looking forward to seeing all of my Dallas buddies at my home for that one!  The invites are almost ready to go out!!!!

Maybe Lauren needs to set me up with a Trunk Show in London...wouldn't that be a good excuse for a trip!!!  On second thought...maybe I'm not ready for the international marketplace yet.

Hope to see you all soon!!!!