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<b>FRIDAY, MAY 23rd! THE NEW SUMMER COLLECTION IS HERE! JEWELRY, HANDBAGS, NEW APRONS AND GLOVES...LOTS MORE!</b>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-42278993004523973832008-12-05T21:41:00.003-05:002008-12-05T21:45:02.799-05:00RIP WOLFIE -- Namesake of the "What Would Wolfie Do" Charm BraceletWolfie, famed bloggy doggy, has passed on to his next mission after 17 amazing years guiding humans, dogs and all creatures with his wisdom and passion.<br /><br />My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Wolfie's beloved family and I wish it to be known that Wolfie will not be forgotten by this humble blogger.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Long Live Wolfie!!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/STnmiZbgxzI/AAAAAAAABMY/dcEUqEdpGn0/s1600-h/wolfie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/STnmiZbgxzI/AAAAAAAABMY/dcEUqEdpGn0/s400/wolfie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276501917057468210" border="0" /></a>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-63625026761888280832008-12-04T12:19:00.002-05:002008-12-04T12:20:51.807-05:00Bee is eight...Jasper is twelve! Happy Birthday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/STgRWDOxgLI/AAAAAAAABMQ/2d69sLXAu4w/s1600-h/beejasperparty812.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/STgRWDOxgLI/AAAAAAAABMQ/2d69sLXAu4w/s400/beejasperparty812.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275986033986601138" border="0" /></a>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-29580272980791592682008-11-07T13:29:00.000-05:002008-11-07T13:30:15.935-05:00If you like puppies<a href="http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.45.swf?cid=317016">Click This. Just Do It.</a>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-80008134386258769942008-09-26T13:50:00.003-04:002008-09-26T13:53:28.243-04:00My Brother's Dog Jasper -- A Great Dane!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SN0g_juOKaI/AAAAAAAAA48/ogZtwJoy2iE/s1600-h/jasper.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SN0g_juOKaI/AAAAAAAAA48/ogZtwJoy2iE/s400/jasper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250389016876820898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is Jasper, my brother's awesome Great Dane. He is an ELEVEN year-old Harlequin Great Dane (hence the white with black spots). I just nabbed this picture from myspace (thank you Swampy) and am loving how cute this big boy looks. A happy dog indeed."M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-87124762647140088532008-09-09T16:03:00.003-04:002008-09-11T15:14:07.486-04:00Why I've Been Slacking on the Blog!<div style="text-align: center;">Besides getting engaged, we are buying a house and things have been absolute chaos around here. Good chaos, but chaos nonetheless.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SMbXEukNqjI/AAAAAAAAA40/SeAiA43yT6I/s1600-h/house.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SMbXEukNqjI/AAAAAAAAA40/SeAiA43yT6I/s400/house.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244115292338891314" border="0" /></a><br />See what I mean by "good chaos"?!<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-64536334525986438782008-09-04T15:38:00.002-04:002008-09-04T15:39:16.921-04:00Cute!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SMA5U6y8rjI/AAAAAAAAA4s/orNaPCZOzIE/s1600-h/dogcollarset.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SMA5U6y8rjI/AAAAAAAAA4s/orNaPCZOzIE/s400/dogcollarset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242252997802372658" border="0" /></a>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-69437905931981272582008-08-28T13:09:00.005-04:002008-08-28T13:53:08.894-04:00Big Announcement -- I'm Engaged!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SLbkKGzZp5I/AAAAAAAAA4c/lfBIFlEDZw0/s1600-h/engagedBW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SLbkKGzZp5I/AAAAAAAAA4c/lfBIFlEDZw0/s400/engagedBW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239626078768179090" border="0" /></a><br />Last Saturday my beloved boyfriend of four years got on one knee and asked me to marry him. Um, yes. Yes yes yes.<br /><br />Angi Glenn of Tiny Armour fame (an M Design Boutique designer) will design the engagement ring and both of our wedding rings. This is a great honor for both of us because Angi is one of my closest friends and knows me like a sister. I cannot wait to wear what she designs.<br /><br />Because Mike did not have the ring (he wanted me to have a hand <no pun="" intended=""> in what the design will be), he drew one using two sharpies. He drew a red heart and blue x's and o's as the band. The engagement ring will reflect these design elements from the drawn-on ring, which pleases me to no end. Mike's adorable drawn-on ring will be part of what Angi creates, and I will always </no><no pun="" intended="">remember the moment he proposed as one of the best moments of my life.<br /><br /></no><div style="text-align: center;"><no pun="" intended=""><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Just look at the joy on his face!</span><br /><br /></no><no pun="" intended=""></no></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SLblogMDifI/AAAAAAAAA4k/9ELSRJ1P-tc/s1600-h/ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SLblogMDifI/AAAAAAAAA4k/9ELSRJ1P-tc/s400/ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239627700490177010" border="0" /></a><br /><no pun="" intended="">In fact, I don't think my feet touched the ground for several days after! We waited till Sunday to call family and friends, which has carried over day after day. You see, I keep in touch with friends all the way back to elementary school, and I consider myself tremendously lucky to be able to share my joy with them, as they have seen me through my most difficult times as well.<br /><br />So there you have it! My life is good! My best to each of you as well!<br /><br /><br /></no>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-74629858460630890822008-08-13T13:20:00.005-04:002008-08-13T13:55:20.861-04:00Don't Miss the Summer Clearance Sale Starting Friday!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Summer Clearance Sale begins this Friday, August 15th, 2008</span> and goes through the end of the month. If you order within the first 7 days of the sale, you'll also get <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />FREE SHIPPING!</span><br /><br />We are making room for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Autumn/Winter 08 Collection</span> that will be made available on September 1, 2008. <a href="http://www.mdesignboutique.com/">You can see some preview images on the home page of the website!</a><br /><br />Here are a few images of some Sale Items set for big discounts beginning Friday!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">All Cha Cha and Charm Bracelets </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Regular Price: $50 </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sale Price: $35</span></span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMdHHdwtXI/AAAAAAAAA4E/iRHs7xJJFKo/s1600-h/chachaPartySet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMdHHdwtXI/AAAAAAAAA4E/iRHs7xJJFKo/s400/chachaPartySet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234059200034813298" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />All Jennie Wu Hobo and Travel Bags<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Regular Price: $45 </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sale Price: $35</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMdwbRwHgI/AAAAAAAAA4M/x5u4hS5FWWk/s1600-h/GoodBadHobo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMdwbRwHgI/AAAAAAAAA4M/x5u4hS5FWWk/s400/GoodBadHobo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234059909727788546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Belt Straps and Buckles<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Straps Regular Price: $20</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sale Price: $15<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buckles Regular Price: $35</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sale Price: $30</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMeiPB6UCI/AAAAAAAAA4U/DW70C0irAOA/s1600-h/WesternStraps.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SKMeiPB6UCI/AAAAAAAAA4U/DW70C0irAOA/s400/WesternStraps.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234060765433581602" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">There will also be select Aprons, Gloves, T-shirts, Assorted Jewelry and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">much more available at great discount prices</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mark your calendars and Happy Shopping!</span></span><br /><br /></div> </div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-47733481331236797922008-08-07T12:32:00.005-04:002008-08-10T21:33:29.506-04:00Muy Fabuloso!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJ-WXJk8XiI/AAAAAAAAA38/7CiSMLgLWnQ/s1600-h/Postcard_FrontB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJ-WXJk8XiI/AAAAAAAAA38/7CiSMLgLWnQ/s400/Postcard_FrontB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233066616479833634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Collars will be available in M Design Boutique soon. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Until then, Email info@mdesignboutique.com to order. </span></span><br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-47678175048392269302008-07-31T14:57:00.007-04:002008-12-08T18:16:18.131-05:00Model Dog!Sawdust just modeled his new Dog Collar for me. This photo-shoot acts as a stand-in until the Professional Photo-shoot (!) is scheduled sometime next week when the beautiful "Chloe" (a lovely blond vixen lab) is available.<br /><br />I couldn't help but to show off a little bit because Sawdust looks INCREDIBLY handsome....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Below: Action Shot..."Muffin the Horrible" walks by the house...a daily event that irks Sawdust to no end....BAD MUFFIN!! WOOF!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIL4up01hI/AAAAAAAAA3M/8Be2aw4Oksg/s1600-h/SawdustNewCollar-017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIL4up01hI/AAAAAAAAA3M/8Be2aw4Oksg/s400/SawdustNewCollar-017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229255186554607122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Below: Look how handsome he is, even when he's tired of all the adoring attention.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMZ5I_uMI/AAAAAAAAA3s/WTcTy3iq090/s1600-h/sawdustfirstday.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMZ5I_uMI/AAAAAAAAA3s/WTcTy3iq090/s400/sawdustfirstday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229255756305381570" border="0" /></a>Below: A good shot of the letter charms on the collar<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMJXiTHKI/AAAAAAAAA3c/_zMgQyYpHZo/s1600-h/SawdustNewCollar-021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMJXiTHKI/AAAAAAAAA3c/_zMgQyYpHZo/s400/SawdustNewCollar-021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229255472406797474" border="0" /></a><br />Below: An "okay" shot of the Skull & Crossbones Cha Cha and Art Charm (A tattoo-style Heart and Bluebird)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMRlwaLyI/AAAAAAAAA3k/9UXHk5afJ4k/s1600-h/SawdustNewCollar-009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMRlwaLyI/AAAAAAAAA3k/9UXHk5afJ4k/s400/SawdustNewCollar-009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229255613663031074" border="0" /></a><br />Below: Close up Collar and Letter Charms. Note that the collar is reversable. The other side of this one is Black...and the Charms are double sided so you don't have to change them around if you switch sides! Cool!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMBMkaW1I/AAAAAAAAA3U/Mma4l7XXcbw/s1600-h/SawdustNewCollar-012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SJIMBMkaW1I/AAAAAAAAA3U/Mma4l7XXcbw/s400/SawdustNewCollar-012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229255332023917394" border="0" /></a><br />These are not yet available at M Design Boutique online. If you'd like to order one, please email to info@mdesignboutique.com and I will take your order! Several orders have already been taken and are on the way to the dogs right now!<br /><br />My favorite dog name so far from the orders: "Weirdo" -- Hooray for Weirdo!<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-45025055386867960302008-07-28T18:42:00.004-04:002008-12-08T18:16:18.567-05:00The Customizable Doggy Collars Are On The Way!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI5MVA1K-rI/AAAAAAAAA3E/YFliCVpSRmo/s1600-h/sawdustCollar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI5MVA1K-rI/AAAAAAAAA3E/YFliCVpSRmo/s400/sawdustCollar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228200141307706034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI5MKmcstJI/AAAAAAAAA28/zsJJhbQu2GU/s1600-h/chloeCollar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI5MKmcstJI/AAAAAAAAA28/zsJJhbQu2GU/s400/chloeCollar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228199962427045010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I just got word from the designer that the customizable doggy collars are shipping! I will immediately schedule a photoshoot and get these in <a href="http://mdesignboutique.com">M Design Boutique</a> as soon as I can humanly do so! If you're dying to order one THIS VERY MOMENT...email info@mdesignboutique.com and I'll take an order. I can send you images of sizes, colors and all the awesome decoration options (including phone numbers, custom initials, artwork and cha chas!! SO CUTE)...pictured above are the ones you'll be seeing in the photoshoot!"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-15962826410741348922008-07-28T12:32:00.010-04:002008-12-08T18:16:19.813-05:00Fashion Show! Summer + Scarves!<div style="text-align: center;">Summertime Scarves from Swirl Yarnthings, Available in M Design Boutique -- Each Scarf is one-of-a-kind. Watch for the new ones in August!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI32nxckBvI/AAAAAAAAA2U/QS94fSZG8Rc/s1600-h/DSCN17210006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI32nxckBvI/AAAAAAAAA2U/QS94fSZG8Rc/s400/DSCN17210006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105905595483890" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Above: Eden shows off her new Red Mixed Sparkles Knitted Scarf at the LA Roller Derby on a Summer evening.<br /><br />Below: Golden Hues Mixed Earthy Yarns Knitted Scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI33Jt8QIlI/AAAAAAAAA2s/DTVB3IkBpKQ/s1600-h/kgoldkrowprow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI33Jt8QIlI/AAAAAAAAA2s/DTVB3IkBpKQ/s400/kgoldkrowprow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106488770208338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI33CnhdYUI/AAAAAAAAA2k/1Y7YeMUKowM/s1600-h/kredconfetti.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI33CnhdYUI/AAAAAAAAA2k/1Y7YeMUKowM/s400/kredconfetti.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106366788133186" border="0" /></a><br />Above: Red Mixed Sparkles Knitted Scarf<br />Below: Pink Fuzzy Knitted Narrow Scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI325zZFjZI/AAAAAAAAA2c/TeFTGQIwJ0A/s1600-h/kcaveypink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI325zZFjZI/AAAAAAAAA2c/TeFTGQIwJ0A/s400/kcaveypink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106215355420050" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI32aONl18I/AAAAAAAAA2M/2Dc0QZPfePk/s1600-h/cksumloopseattleprtlnd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI32aONl18I/AAAAAAAAA2M/2Dc0QZPfePk/s400/cksumloopseattleprtlnd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105672799147970" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Above: Red/Rainbow Rock and Roll Boa with Painted Ribbon<br />Below: Soft Mixed Gray Knitted Scarf with Bows<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI34oUV8TNI/AAAAAAAAA20/sfdtNH9Z3OI/s1600-h/kgreybows.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SI34oUV8TNI/AAAAAAAAA20/sfdtNH9Z3OI/s400/kgreybows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228108113986211026" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Which style do you like best?<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-14577900363449137852008-07-26T14:14:00.004-04:002008-12-08T18:16:20.463-05:00End Of Summer Clearance Sale -- August 15th - 31stM Design Boutique presents the First Annual End Of Summer Clearance Sale!<br /><br />We need to make room for our new Fall '08 Collection so we're having a sale on our current inventory!<br /><br />Prices will be marked down on limited edition and discontinued items as well as many of our top-sellers!<br /><br />This will be your last chance to purchase several of our Belt Buckles, Jewelry, Aprons & Gloves, Handbags and more. We've got new fabrics and designs coming for Fall so we need to clean house!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mark your calenders and watch this blog for updates!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIts71LWLQI/AAAAAAAAA1k/qf-9rYBU8U4/s1600-h/Vintage+Lucy+Apron+Yellow+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIts71LWLQI/AAAAAAAAA1k/qf-9rYBU8U4/s400/Vintage+Lucy+Apron+Yellow+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227391567636344066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Watch this blog for special One Day Only "BUY NOW" opportunities on selected inventory.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">First up will be the Vintage Lucy Apron in Yellow for 25% off the original $32 price </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Sale Price: $24</span></span><br /><br />This offer will be available for one day between July 28th and August 1st (next week) so keep watching!<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-48465084841412300782008-07-25T17:39:00.005-04:002008-12-08T18:16:21.049-05:00Pearles of Beauty...<div style="text-align: center;">This is a Pearle Northrop Original -- Medium Pinpoint Dotted Ornament<br />These will be available in the Fall '08 Line for $50<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpJ7AFJ8NI/AAAAAAAAA08/wyUCuJ0qlzc/s1600-h/purpleOrnament.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpJ7AFJ8NI/AAAAAAAAA08/wyUCuJ0qlzc/s400/purpleOrnament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227071595499614418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKueI70EI/AAAAAAAAA1U/uyr9cArnU0g/s1600-h/greyOrnament.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKueI70EI/AAAAAAAAA1U/uyr9cArnU0g/s400/greyOrnament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227072479741857858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKjljlxSI/AAAAAAAAA1M/g0d66ls0yFY/s1600-h/ltblueOrnament.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKjljlxSI/AAAAAAAAA1M/g0d66ls0yFY/s400/ltblueOrnament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227072292754146594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKbpWa0qI/AAAAAAAAA1E/8NluQk0_O-0/s1600-h/orangeOrnament.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIpKbpWa0qI/AAAAAAAAA1E/8NluQk0_O-0/s400/orangeOrnament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227072156333691554" border="0" /></a><br />Once they become available in M Design Boutique, please order early if you plan on having yours in time for the holidays, as they are hot-sellers and they're hand-painted and cannot be produced in a rush. We will announce a holiday deadline for orders"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-3654742723437331352008-07-24T16:15:00.013-04:002008-12-08T18:16:22.177-05:00Puppy Pictures from The Owen Family!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnNWCEYlI/AAAAAAAAA0c/S3lee-zINSU/s1600-h/A7C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnNWCEYlI/AAAAAAAAA0c/S3lee-zINSU/s400/A7C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226681584002032210" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Many of you will remember <a href="http://mdesignboutique.blogspot.com/2008/04/rest-in-peace-bacchus-owen-aka-mr.html">this post</a> about one of the best dogs I've ever had the pleasure of hanging out with....Bacchus, aka Mr Wonderful/Senor Fabuloso.<br /><br />Well, before he went to "the playground in the sky" -- Bacchus got a new puppy! Willie! I just got permission from the family to post these awesome pictures!<br /><br />Note: Susan Owen is the owner/creative mad-woman behind MDB's "<a href="http://mdesignboutique.com/">Mystic Bliss" Bath & Body</a> line, made in the Rocky Mountains where they reside.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the photos!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnF0pOOOI/AAAAAAAAA0U/QWc-Z93tZvg/s1600-h/99A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnF0pOOOI/AAAAAAAAA0U/QWc-Z93tZvg/s400/99A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226681454780365026" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Below: Madi and Willie<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjm7ufbcyI/AAAAAAAAA0M/D30qgtcSdCc/s1600-h/95A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjm7ufbcyI/AAAAAAAAA0M/D30qgtcSdCc/s400/95A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226681281329984290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjoA8Uj4cI/AAAAAAAAA00/JYyE0Bo0PSw/s1600-h/A5C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjoA8Uj4cI/AAAAAAAAA00/JYyE0Bo0PSw/s400/A5C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226682470453469634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjmkYv5-9I/AAAAAAAAA0E/NZX48NU8eQQ/s1600-h/9EB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjmkYv5-9I/AAAAAAAAA0E/NZX48NU8eQQ/s400/9EB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226680880356522962" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Below: Bacchus and Willie</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjk-AqZENI/AAAAAAAAAz8/1aKVWCp7HAc/s1600-h/AAC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjk-AqZENI/AAAAAAAAAz8/1aKVWCp7HAc/s400/AAC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226679121544286418" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Below: Willie<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnvWPwTDI/AAAAAAAAA0k/lNiF8xGPT_o/s1600-h/A1C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjnvWPwTDI/AAAAAAAAA0k/lNiF8xGPT_o/s400/A1C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226682168174988338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjn2v--SvI/AAAAAAAAA0s/igYVc9_ikmY/s1600-h/A3C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjn2v--SvI/AAAAAAAAA0s/igYVc9_ikmY/s400/A3C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226682295343008498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjk2Eu6fvI/AAAAAAAAAz0/6FnmrwEHZiI/s1600-h/97A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjk2Eu6fvI/AAAAAAAAAz0/6FnmrwEHZiI/s400/97A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226678985198042866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjks0l4iGI/AAAAAAAAAzs/kwX23D5e9T8/s1600-h/939.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIjks0l4iGI/AAAAAAAAAzs/kwX23D5e9T8/s400/939.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226678826246375522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to the Owen Family for sharing!<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-20097377457566994242008-07-23T13:53:00.003-04:002008-12-08T18:16:22.357-05:00Early Buzz -- New Designer: SerâserAt M Design Boutique, we're constantly working to find amazing designers to present to our customers. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fall Collection '08</span> is on its way. Here is a preview of one of our latest designers:<br /><br />Introducing <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Serâser</span> --<br /><br /><blockquote>Serâser is a designer and manufacturer of carpets, millwork and tile. Serâser's designs reflect old world influences and modern, playful twists. Bold, rich colors fill the negative spaces to define silhouettes of organic moving forms in pleasing, coherent symmetry. The patterns present as if naturally grown, sometimes with ornate and finely descriptive detail, or hand carved out of rock or wood: there are no harsh edges. All products are hand drawn and hand made to create a personal and unique feel.</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIdz0s60OnI/AAAAAAAAAzk/RHipPN_06Lo/s1600-h/foursamples.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIdz0s60OnI/AAAAAAAAAzk/RHipPN_06Lo/s400/foursamples.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226273241834994290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">M Design Boutique's Fall '08 Collection</span> offers a beautiful new range of home decor elements. The collection includes <span style="font-style: italic;">Serâser rugs</span>, offered in three standard sizes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">More about Serâser's products and process:</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><p class="bodycopy"> All of the materials and processes used to create Serâser's carpets are chosen both because of the high quality, but also because they are respectful and gentle towards the environment. </p> <img src="http://www.seraserdesigns.com/images/carpetvegetable1.jpg" class="mainimage" /> <p class="bodycopy"><b>Vegetable Dyes </b></p> <p class="bodycopy"> Various parts of plants such as leaves, buds, stems, fruit rind, bark, or roots from around the world are collected, dried, and their colors extracted to create vibrant dyes. Vegetable dyes create luminous variation in the wool, creating a more complex and natural surface.</p> <img src="http://www.seraserdesigns.com/images/carpetwool.jpg" class="mainimage" /> <p class="bodycopy"><b>Wool</b></p> <p class="bodycopy"> High quality Tibetan wool collected from the Himalayas is hand carded, and hand spun. The carpets are hand washed without chemicals and then sun dried to produce a soft surface and bring out the natural sheen of the wool. </p> <img src="http://www.seraserdesigns.com/images/carpetknot.jpg" class="mainimage" /> <p class="bodycopy"><b>Knots</b></p> <p class="bodycopy"> All carpets have 100 knots per square inch. These knots are created around dowels on the looms, and then cut to produce the pile. Sections of the patterns that are left uncut have the loops of wool remaining to produce a unique textural and visual variation.</p> <img src="http://www.seraserdesigns.com/images/carpetcut.jpg" class="mainimage" /> <p class="bodycopy"><b>Cut</b></p> <p class="bodycopy"> After being hand knotted, the carpets are trimmed and sheared multiple times to assure that the pile height is level.</p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Watch for the Fall '08 Collection coming August 15, 2008 to M Design Boutique.</span><br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-59073642766918575902008-07-22T13:06:00.002-04:002008-07-22T13:07:57.411-04:00Cold Doggy Peanut Butter Treats!<div id="recipe"><b>I just came across this and had to share with you dog lovin' types out there.<br /><br />Cool Peanut Butter Cubes For Dogs</b><br /><i>The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook</i> <p>Hot days are in full effect, so keep your pup cool with these yummy peanut butter ice cubes.</p> <p><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15300/30_2008/peanut%20butter.large.jpg" alt="Cool Peanut Butter Cubes For Dogs" title="Cool Peanut Butter Cubes For Dogs" class="image large right outline" width="113" height="160" /> </p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p> <p>3 cups Plain Non-Fat Yogurt<br />1 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter<br />1 tbsp. Honey </p> <p><b>Directions</b><br />Combine all ingredients and whisk thoroughly. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze solid (at least two hours).<br />Serve to your pup one cube at a time for some seriously enjoyable icy cool treats! </p></div> <p> </p><table class="voting yum_vote" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,0,0" id="voting" width="210" align="" height="35"> <param name="movie" value="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/imgs/voting/yumvoting.swf?content_type=node&content_id=1802906&base_url=/&mode=show_avg_first&bgcolor=0xffffff&star_on_fill=0x67BB51&star_on_border=0xff3399&star_off_fill=0xcccccc&star_off_border=0xcccccc&txt_color=0x666666&txt_vote1=Disappointing&txt_vote2=Fair&txt_vote3=Good&txt_vote4=Great&txt_vote5=To+Die+For&txt_login=Please+login+or+register+to+vote.&txt_before_vote=Rate+recipe&txt_after_vote=My+Rating&vote=0&avg_vote=0&num_votes=0"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <embed src="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/imgs/voting/yumvoting.swf?content_type=node&content_id=1802906&base_url=/&mode=show_avg_first&bgcolor=0xffffff&star_on_fill=0x67BB51&star_on_border=0xff3399&star_off_fill=0xcccccc&star_off_border=0xcccccc&txt_color=0x666666&txt_vote1=Disappointing&txt_vote2=Fair&txt_vote3=Good&txt_vote4=Great&txt_vote5=To+Die+For&txt_login=Please+login+or+register+to+vote.&txt_before_vote=Rate+recipe&txt_after_vote=My+Rating&vote=0&avg_vote=0&num_votes=0" quality="high" name="voting" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="210" align="" height="35"></embed><br /></object> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Print recipe <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/node/1802906/print">with images</a> | <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/node/1802906/print/noimg">without images</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-82324427625628900042008-07-21T12:53:00.002-04:002008-12-08T18:16:22.448-05:00For the Dog-Lovers in the Crowd -- Awesomeness Abounds<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Coming to M Design Boutique in August:</span></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIS_WmHcAwI/AAAAAAAAAzc/oZkoXpsA4S4/s1600-h/Collars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIS_WmHcAwI/AAAAAAAAAzc/oZkoXpsA4S4/s400/Collars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225511862566388482" border="0" /></a><br />These ridiculously cute/tough (depending on the decorations you choose) collars come in 5 color choices, plus sizes to fit little or big dogs. You can adorn them by twisting the charms (letters, numbers, artwork, etc) into the grommets to spell their name or reflect their personality!<br /><br />There are also "Cha Chas" that slide onto the collars (like the skull and dice above)...<br /><br />All colors are also available as leashes.<br /><br />These are accessory-quality leather, reversible, 2-color leashes and collars that you can change with the day of the week, the holiday, the season, or simply your mood! You'll be the envy of the dog park and just watch your buddy strut with knock-out style through your neighborhood.<br /><br />Good Dog!<br /><br />Price Info:<br /><br />Petit Dog Collars: $35<br />Big Dog Collars: $45<br />4' Leash: $55<br />6' Leash: $65<br />Double-Sided Charms: $3-$7<br />Charm Sets: $12-$20<br />Cha Chas: $10-$19<br /><br />Sawdust is getting the Black and Red matching collar and leash with some skulls and his name. He will be modeling it in future posts with his friend Chloe, a blond lab who will be wearing her new Girly Pink/Hot Pink Collar with her name and some TBA Cha Chas. These two will be the talk of the town.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Feel free to contact me to place orders so that I can be sure to get what you want in stock and alert you when it arrives!</span></span> Email: info@mdesignboutique.com"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-24238510747009846242008-07-20T21:22:00.013-04:002008-12-08T18:16:24.048-05:00Sawdust Summer '08 -- My Favorite Pictures So Far<div style="text-align: center;">This first one was taken out in the woods in Concord, MA on the 4th of July. That's Mike with Sawdust (who is proudly wearing an M Design Boutique Neck Cooler!).<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPmK7dzHvI/AAAAAAAAAzU/4aFxGldctds/s1600-h/Sawdust14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPmK7dzHvI/AAAAAAAAAzU/4aFxGldctds/s400/Sawdust14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225273068115664626" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The picture below was also taken on the 4th of July, later that day while we were grilling. Mike took this picture with my new dummy-proof camera. The dummy-proofing is for me, not Mike.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPmDQUsFYI/AAAAAAAAAzM/i1nWit100FI/s1600-h/Sawdust13.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPmDQUsFYI/AAAAAAAAAzM/i1nWit100FI/s400/Sawdust13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272936275645826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I took this picture (below) of Sawdust to take with me on our trip to Oregon. We had to drop him off at the kennel (sniff sniff) the next morning, and he looked so handsome.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPl88zIYVI/AAAAAAAAAzE/guQJDnKgwEI/s1600-h/Sawdust12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPl88zIYVI/AAAAAAAAAzE/guQJDnKgwEI/s400/Sawdust12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272827955405138" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is July 5th...we went to Maine with Sawdust and had an awesome lunch on the water --and then checked out the beach with Sawdust (a natural swimmer, of course).<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPl2bYfLtI/AAAAAAAAAy8/zfqREZPCkq0/s1600-h/Sawdust11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPl2bYfLtI/AAAAAAAAAy8/zfqREZPCkq0/s400/Sawdust11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272715906068178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok...I dare anyone to say this picture is not pure genius.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlxJ0UiTI/AAAAAAAAAy0/ZeHT9LOKTTQ/s1600-h/Sawdust10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlxJ0UiTI/AAAAAAAAAy0/ZeHT9LOKTTQ/s400/Sawdust10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272625291626802" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">....and the slouch "solo" style!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlqcf5SdI/AAAAAAAAAys/lfcnuJhzTlU/s1600-h/Sawdust09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlqcf5SdI/AAAAAAAAAys/lfcnuJhzTlU/s400/Sawdust09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272510047144402" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is Sawdust after swimming and hiking for several hours on a VERY hot day.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlkVTbwmI/AAAAAAAAAyk/p3HvjSfXdME/s1600-h/Sawdust08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlkVTbwmI/AAAAAAAAAyk/p3HvjSfXdME/s400/Sawdust08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272405036614242" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In the car...heading to the woods! Hooray!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlcQ_RXUI/AAAAAAAAAyc/7W4-i3-v16E/s1600-h/Sawdust07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlcQ_RXUI/AAAAAAAAAyc/7W4-i3-v16E/s400/Sawdust07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272266439351618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Action shot...in Maine at the beach.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlWN5TXyI/AAAAAAAAAyU/aT6pvqfVtz8/s1600-h/Sawdust04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlWN5TXyI/AAAAAAAAAyU/aT6pvqfVtz8/s400/Sawdust04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272162529795874" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">More car ride pictures...<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlQoN6tAI/AAAAAAAAAyM/RxZhgMyB-BI/s1600-h/Sawdust03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlQoN6tAI/AAAAAAAAAyM/RxZhgMyB-BI/s400/Sawdust03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225272066516366338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlKzX17II/AAAAAAAAAyE/lV6UE9Co7D8/s1600-h/Sawdust02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlKzX17II/AAAAAAAAAyE/lV6UE9Co7D8/s400/Sawdust02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225271966431571074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Where's Sawdust-O<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlEFm0hpI/AAAAAAAAAx8/-wbCXenbvys/s1600-h/Sawdust01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIPlEFm0hpI/AAAAAAAAAx8/-wbCXenbvys/s400/Sawdust01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225271851067147922" border="0" /></a><br />There are more, of course. But I am controlling myself, realizing this is my dog. Not everyone will be as in love with him as I am..."M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-1209882380595915162008-07-20T13:36:00.002-04:002008-12-08T18:16:24.108-05:00Beauty Tip -- Pssst. Spray Shampoo!Okay...I promise if you haven't tried this, you're going to want to! Its "spray shampoo" and its sort of an upgrade to the secret baby powder technique for freshening up your hair when there is no time to shower.<br /><br />Its called "Pssst." and its just $5-6 at <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=304581&navAction=jump&navCount=0&skuid=sku394044&id=prod394043#">almost any drugstore!</a><br /><br />I've used it and strangely enough, it works. It also kind of gives your hair a lift and adds some body. I hear that the "stars" are using it this Summer to get a "beach" day kind of look. Who knew?!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIN5hmSGnKI/AAAAAAAAAx0/Q8JE7RcwOBQ/s1600-h/sprayshampoo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIN5hmSGnKI/AAAAAAAAAx0/Q8JE7RcwOBQ/s400/sprayshampoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225153610799029410" border="0" /></a>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-57995013932080936542008-07-18T12:21:00.005-04:002008-12-08T18:16:24.191-05:00Gala Gadget Bag -- Sneak Preview!<div style="text-align: center;">Click this picture to see all the details!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIDhAE9t2JI/AAAAAAAAAxo/Fxl0njoqXAw/s1600-h/galafullAd02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SIDhAE9t2JI/AAAAAAAAAxo/Fxl0njoqXAw/s400/galafullAd02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224422959198623890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Its here! The Gala Gadget Bag, inspired by Gala Darling (a favorite blogger of M Design Boutique). Gala's input inspired three special features -- The Mirror Pocket, The Condom Pocket and Two Pen Slots!<br /><br />This bag comes with three interchangeable straps on D-ring swivel hooks so you can add charms! It is large enough for a moleskin journal, as well as a wide-range of gadgets including cameras, MP3 players, phones and more! There are multiple pocket options for gadgets, including one on the outside that perfectly fits my Blackberry, and snaps shut.<br /><br />The "Gala" Gadget Bag Price: $50. Watch this blog for a coupon code!<br /><br />This is a collaborative design executed by Jennie Wu, who is also working diligently on the Fall '08 Line of Handbags -- to include more gadget and laptop bags! Go Jennie!<br /><br />Coming next week: The smaller gadget bag in black with pink lining. It is scaled down in features, size and price and comes in lots of solid colors! Sells for $30."M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-67016640448157066072008-07-17T17:39:00.006-04:002008-12-08T18:16:24.450-05:00New Reusable Grocery Bag Designs!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SH-8OFW_fZI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/EuajRLbwLW8/s1600-h/newenvirosax.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SH-8OFW_fZI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/EuajRLbwLW8/s400/newenvirosax.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224101042915868050" border="0" /></a><br />Coming to M Design Boutique! Back-orders will be available<br />July 29, 2008 to be shipped in 2-4 weeks.<br /><br />(As seen in Oprah Magazine, Sunset, Elle, Gourmet and Healthy Living Magazines!)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SH-8VzYyk-I/AAAAAAAAAxY/frK7vhUnmSc/s1600-h/envirosaxnewdesigns.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SH-8VzYyk-I/AAAAAAAAAxY/frK7vhUnmSc/s400/envirosaxnewdesigns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224101175530525666" border="0" /></a><br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-32585343411226934022008-07-17T16:36:00.003-04:002008-12-08T18:16:24.584-05:00Gala Darling Gadget BagM Design Boutique is buzzing with excitement about the new items and designers being added in the coming weeks.<br /><br />The "Gala Gadget Bag", inspired by fab fashion and lifestyle blogger Gala Darling (yes, that is her real name...fancy!) will be made available once Gala herself has her hands on the prototype and is delighted (as we predict) with it!<br /><br />The details that make it "Gala" include colors, fabrics, the gadgets that will fit into it, the pockets for pens, a mirror and the signature "Gala" condom!! There will also be a strap to make carrying the bag easy while keeping the contents conveniently "on hand"!<br /><br />We're certainly excited at M Design Boutique to be working with the lovely Gala Darling!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: arial;">(Pictured Below: Gala's Daily Outfit including the </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">M Design Boutique Vintage Typewriter Key Bracelet!)</span></span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://galadarling.com/article/daily-outfit-1st-july-2008"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WEUsCIgx5eM/SH-utgwBTxI/AAAAAAAAAxI/f77DcxUKigA/s400/galaDailyOutfit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224086189681757970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Click the image to go directly to Gala's inspiring blog!<br /></div>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-52961090629338994462008-07-16T22:34:00.002-04:002008-07-16T22:37:19.050-04:00Help Save Dogs at a High Kill Shelter in Georgia!!!Save puppies at a "high kill" shelter in Georgia!!<br /><br />I am re-posting this alarming information about dogs at high risk for euthanasia JULY 17th, 2008 in GEORGIA:<br /><br /><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/DogsterForTheLoveOfDogBlog/%7E3/337608777/">Urgent! Dogs To Die 7/17 In High Kill Shelter In Georgia<img src="http://www.google.com/reader/ui/2412528845-go-to.gif" class="entry-title-go-to" alt="" width="18" height="18" /></a></h2><div class="entry-author"><span class="entry-source-title-parent">from <a href="http://www.google.com/reader/view/feed/http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FDogsterForTheLoveOfDogBlog" class="entry-source-title" target="_blank">Dogster For The Love of Dog Blog</a></span> by <span class="entry-author-name">Horst Hoefinger</span></div><p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://dogblog.dogster.com/uploads/2008/07/murrayshelter.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="175" /></p> <p>If anyone is looking or thinking about adopting a rescue, and you live in the Atlanta area, now is the time to act. These very <a target="_blank" href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA155.html">adorable pups </a>are scheduled to die this Thurs, July 17 at the high-kill <a target="_blank" href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA155.html">Murray County Shelter</a> in Chatsworth, GA (just north of Atlanta and just south of Chattanooga, TN)!</p> <p>Here’s the listing of some of the dogs at risk.</p> <blockquote><p><strong>Please help them live!! We are very adoptable!</strong></p> <p>070808 010 Cute 5-yr-old great dane mix male is friendly and calm. He does well w/ people and other dogs.</p> <p>070508 010 SMALL DOG - Adorable 1-yr-old female mix is pretty and sweet. She enjoys being with people and does great with other dogs.</p> <p>070808 007 Handsome 1 1/2-yr-old pit bull mix boy is nice and friendly. He does nicely with people and other dogs.</p> <p>070508 003 Cutie 1 1/2-yr-old lab mix girl is super friendly and nice. She does well with people and other dogs.</p> <p>062308 011 PRETTY PAIR - Adorable pair of brittany bird dog mix siblings (the white/brown dogs on either end) are fun and friendly. As you can see here, they get along great w/ each other and other dogs. They also do well w/ people.</p> <p>071208 030 Pretty 7-yr-old rottie mix female is very friendly. She enjoys being with people and w/ other dogs.</p> <p>071208 036 KID TESTED - Beautiful 11-mo-old lab mix female is super sweet. She does well with people of all ages and with other dogs.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in;" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>010 TINY PUPPY/DOG - Pretty 7-mo-old basset doxie mix is cute and sweet. She is friendly with people and other dogs of all sizes.</p> <p>070508 021 PUPPIES TO SMALL DOGS - Adorable pair of 5-mo-old friends are great with each other, with people and with other dogs.</p> <p>070808 006 - Sweetie 5-yr-old Great Dane mix boy is calm and gentle. He does well w/ people and w/ other dogs.</p> <p>NOTE: The pups must have a rescue lined up ASAP, but can stay at the shelter a couple days longer if needed. Free transport to Atlanta provided.</p></blockquote> <p>If you can help in any way, immediately contact Lisa at 770-441-0329 or by email at <a target="_blank" href="http://dogblog.dogster.com/lisakhester@bellsouth.net">lisakhester@bellsouth.net</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a target="_blank" href="mailto:lisakhester@bellsouth.net"><br /></a></span></p>"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669909224539027714.post-72950362139678395442008-07-16T16:25:00.002-04:002008-07-16T16:33:36.300-04:00I'm Ba-aaack!For those of you that have noticed the reduced number of posts here, I can explain! I was traveling for a week and did not have easy access to the internet, besides keeping up on email via my Blackberry...and even then, I'm not so good at the Blackberry typing!<br /><br />While on the road, however, there were some developments in M Design Boutique!<br /><br />First: The Good Girl/Bad Girl Hobo Bags have been updated with new fabrics! Now the outside "skull" fabric has been changed from black with white designs, it is black with red! And the inside fabric is a very similar change. The white with pink flowers is now white with red. So far, everyone who has seen them loves the new look!<br /><br />Second: The Zodiac Cards for "Virgo" "Leo" and "Cancer" have arrived and they're beautiful! They're sewn with metallic thread and the paper is gorgeous and very interesting. These will be made available by the end of the week. I'm going to get frames for each one and hang them as a group on the hallway wall. They look that good!<br /><br />Third: Jennie Wu mailed the new Gadget Bag samples today, and I'll be getting them shortly! Once we've tweaked the fabrics, design and sizes to be just right, they will also be made available in M Design Boutique. There will be a special "Gala Gadget Bag" designed with "Gala Darling" in mind, complete with pockets for pens and her signature condom! Google her...read her blog...she's inspiring!<br /><br />So there you have it...I will keep you posted about the "Fall 08 Collection" as it is developed!"M" -- melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932882297065206821noreply@blogger.com0