Meet Devenie and Shawna!!

This vintage décor adventure starts with Devenie. She’s known amongst her friends as being the human index for all things crafty and also for making a dollar go a long way. She has many craft shows under her belt and has the hot glue gun scars to prove it.

Shawna and Dev met three years ago. Since that time Salty Bison was formed from a combination of a mutual love for home decor, inspiring conversations and girls weekend adventures! Having a desire to use their talents to add to their family’s incomes they set out to share their salty vintage décor with others!

They have 9 kids among the two of them and two very manly husbands who do all the heavy lifting.

Their main belief when it comes to decorating is to reuse and recycle. Every family deserves a fab looking home, and every recreated piece of décor deserves a good family!

Their items include apothecary jars, paper wreaths, old window art, trays, jewelry holders and a never-ending stream of inspiring transformations!

Their goods are so dang cute!  You need to come in and check them out!  You really do!  You will fall in love with all of it!!!
Here is a link to their blog...enjoy! 
saltybison.blogspot.com

Meet Liberty Mason

This gal is awesome, and so are her products! Check out what she has to say about how she makes her soap! AMAZING!! Her soaps are sold exclusively at Blue Hazel, and she will hopefully have her full line of soaps in the boutique also. Come and check it out! You will love it!!

"With a family full of people suffering from dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and sensitive skin, I approach soapmaking from the angle of how I can heal the skin and the soul -- not just how pretty I can make a bar of soap, or how trendy it can smell.

It's taken me over a decade to perfect my exclusive one-of-a-kind recipes. I have drawn on traditional healing methods from Africa, South America, Polynesia, the Native Americans, Ancient Ayruvedic Indian wisdom, as well as contemporary holistic remedies. I have a "pharmacopeia" of over 120 different base oils that I draw from with each recipe to create a bar of soap that is soothing, healing, addresses the "issue at hand" (as in: wrinkles, sensitive skin, skin problems, oily or dry skin etc), smells refreshing and clean, provides a bright fluffy lather and is lasting. Once I complete the base recipe, I then further its benefits with the addition of organic herbs, essential oils, exotic clays and butters and other things. In addition to the physical benefits of my ingredients, I also consider and incorporate spiritual and emotional benefits (as in: Synergistic Aromatherapy, etc).

Finally, I believe that everyone deserves to be treating their skin and their bodies "as if they don't have 100% replacement warranty", so I price my soap well below the market average of even a basic bar of simple handmade soap (which mine is clearly not). Yes, handmade soap is more expensive than some chemically concocted detergent "bath bar" you can purchase at your local supermarket or bath/body shop, but it's significantly less expensive than a face lift and the effects of allergic reactions, skin sensitivities, etc.

My stuff is Vegan, and I use all natural vegetable oils and ingredients, most of which are certified organic. You can safely eat any ingredient that I put into the soap (except the lye), and the net beneficial effects of my products are backed by thousands of years of traditional, multi-cultural healing wisdom.  And, dude, really - speaking from years of experience... everyone loves my soap!"

                    -Liberty Mason

Handmade soap makes an incredible gift.  Stack 4 or 5 up and tie with a bow (super cute) or just add some to a gift basket.

Great for men, women, children, clients, co-workers, teachers, visiting teachers, etc.

Meet Brittney of Essential Swimwear!!

"After becoming thoroughly discouraged every season as I searched for the perfect swimsuit, I decided that it didn't exist. I was frustrated with expensive prices, wrong fits and the hassle of searching online for hours. Having some sewing experience, the thought came to mind, "Why don't I make my own swimsuit?"

After a lot of trial and error, I was finally able to sew swimsuits that were comfortable, stylish and flattering. I began making swimsuits for friends and family and soon the word started spreading.

I sold hand-sewn women's swimsuits in 2008 and 2009 and received an overwhelmingly positive response. I gained priceless knowledge as I personally fit hundreds of women. I was able to discover their needs, wants and insecurities. With this knowledge I was able to design a line of swimsuits for the 2010 season.

To increase the quality and keep up with demand I no longer hand-make the swimsuits, but am able to offer styles, designs and a price point that fits the needs of women.

I hope you enjoy wearing these swimsuits as much as I have enjoyed designing them!"  -Brittney

These suits are awesome!!!  Come in and find yours today!!!

Here are Brittney's sites you can visit!!!

Website: http://www.essentialswimwear.com/

Blog: http://www.essentialswimwear.blogspot.com/

    On her blog, she offers 20% off one item every Tuesday

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?v=wall&ref=search

Twitter page: http://twitter.com/essentialswim

 

More Peeks at the Store...

Here are a few more peeks at the boutique.  Don't ya love it?  Make sure to check back this weekend!  We will be starting our vendor spotlights!  Whoot!!

A Peek At the Goods!

This is just a taste of the yumminess in the store!  You must come and see the real thing!  And stay tuned...I am posting even more of the goods soon...like REAL soon!!

Under Construction...

Hey everyone.  Please excuse our mess as we undergo construction.  I am working on making your visits here enjoyable!  Please check back quite often.  I am editing photos of the stores and starting soon we will be highlighting each vendor weekly.  You won't want to miss it!!

Baby steps

Yes, baby steps. That is what it takes.

Inventory in--check (and oh my goodness what amazing stuff!!!)
Previous tenants out--in process--along with that, paint, furniture, set up inventory--tbd (to be done!)
Merchant account--check (what IS that? That's how you take credit cards. They are the middle man that takes the %age that the CC companies take when you swipe their card)
Credit card machine--on its way!
Computer--check! (Needed a desktop so it wont walk out of the store)
Computer program to keep track of inventory--oops, gotta do that
Building and content insurance--check! (Yes, it's required. That covers accidents in store, fire, etc.)
Business checking account--check!
Signs--to do!--you wouldn't think about those but side, front, and 2 street light box signs
Business license, FEIN #, etc (government stuff)--almost done!! Can't get the building inspection done until we can get possession of the building soo that's put off
Paint, hangers, furniture, etc--check!
Phone and internet--check!

Plus a million more little details in between.

All it takes are baby steps, and it will definitely all get done!