Pretty Wit

Mr. Pleasedale the Wolly Pop-eth

2012-01-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

I tell thee, good reader, if thou wisheth to make the acquaintance of Mr. Pleasedale, a most delightful fellow, please click merrily on a picture and you shall indeed see and know him better hereafter in the shop. There is a most pleasing account of him in his description. I pray thee, read it and thou shalt see what a virtuous bird he is.

I thank thee, truly, from my heart, for thy kind perusal of this blog, our happy dwelling.

I pray God keep thee and thy kindred in good health and spirits until we may meet again.

And so adieu.

Marguerite

www.prettywit.etsy.com

Lookee!

2012-01-23T10:53:00.000-08:00

Look what I won the other day!

Rose pink ear warmer! Isn't it pretty? Can't wait to wear it!

Good news: Go here to win.

More good news: You can purchase it here!

♥Genevieve

Pretty Plaid

2012-01-06T21:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Pretty People!

I recently got to trade on Etsy with Liesl Made and this is the beautiful bag I got:

You want one now don't you? I thought so.

Bad News: She doesn't have an Etsy anymore.

Good News: She has a NEW shop.

Better News: She has a bag a lot like this one waiting for you.

BEST News: it's on sale!

Thanks Liesl.

♥Genevieve

P.S. Can you tell I'm a fan? :)

2011-12-27T00:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Pretty People!

Via

I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas weekend and are now enjoying a restful week. I just wanted to pop in to point you to a new blog by the always lovely Liesl! It is called "Girl of Slender Means". A personal style blog that is already one of my favorites. I was so excited to see that she has featured an I Heart Roses Ring in a post. See! Aren't they beautiful photos? I wish I could have them for the shop! SO gorgeous.

♥Genevieve

2011-12-17T12:26:00.000-08:00

Well hello my Pretties! We have a winner! The Random Number generator has chosen...

Bronwyn!

Who's favorite word is "sleep"

Mm! I love sleep too. :)

Thank you ALL for entering! It was so fun to read all of your favorite words and quotes. We have added quite a few words to our vocabulary because of you. For example: onomatopoeia, pamplemousse and hyperbole. I realized that we didn't say what our favorite words are! Well, it was a pretty unfair question because really, WHO can pick just one? But a word I (Genevieve) like to use a lot is dynamics! As a piano teacher I say it quite a bit! You'll have to ask Marg and Aimee what their favorite words are. :) As for Shakespeare quotes... you can see a few on our side bar that we like ----->

Here are a few quote we use on a daily basis:

"Oh ominous! He comes to kill my heart!" -As You Like It

"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?" -Romeo and Juliet

And thank you to all of you who are now following. I really really did not expect our followers to double! So, welcome to all of who are new and thank you to all of our loyal fans for sticking around. We are so grateful to you all that we are planning another giveaway exclusively for our followers sometime in early 2012 so keep your eyes peeled.

We are not the most prolific of bloggers so we wont flood your readers or anything but we will post about special sales and giveaways periodically. We hope to start adding things like free patterns and tutorials this year, Lord willing, so keep your eyes open for those as well.

And if you can't get enough of us (ha ha!) we have a few other blogs as well if you'd care to mosey on over.

Our craft and inspiration blog: The Three Spinsters

Our Doll Blog: Miss Emaline's Circle of Fashionable Friends

Our Book Blog: Jane and Elizabeth

Don't forget about the coupon code "SHAKESPEARE" for 20% off your order at Pretty Wit. It's good until December 31st. Any order made after December 19th will be shipped on January 5th. Sorry for any inconvenience! We want to enjoy Christmas with our family!

We hope you are having a very Pretty day!

♥Genevieve, Marguerite and Aimee

Pretty Wit Giveaway

2011-12-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

Giveaway is now closed! Bronwyn is my winner! Thank you to EVERYONE who entered! It was such fun!

Hello Pretty People!

Would you like to win one of these beautifully soft hand knitted Braided Cable Cowls? These soft, soft, soft cowls are brand new in the shop! The one you win will be the beautiful camel color you see in the picture. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite word is (unless you really, really, REALLY want to win... then you can do the other things listed at the bottom of the post for extra entries.).

Want to get ahead? Here are some things you can do to get extra entries (be sure to leave a comment for each thing you do):
1 entry: Follow our Pretty Wit blog
1 entry: Favorite Pretty Wit on Etsy www.prettywit.etsy.com
1 entry: Leave a comment telling what your favorite item is from Pretty Wit.
1 entry: Buy any item from Pretty Wit. (Use coupon code "shakespeare" for 20% off!)
1 entry: Blog about giveaway (include address for post)
1 entry: Say what your favorite Shakespeare quote is.

Fine print:
Giveaway is open from December 12th through December 16th at 5 PM and is open to US and international entrants. We will choose a winner on the 17th with the magic random number generator and will let the lucky duck winner know that they are blessed beyond measure and will be getting a package in the mail with their name all over it. If winner does not respond within a week we will draw another winner who will be even MORE lucky than the first non responsive winner.

And remember to go to Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Posts to sign up for oodles of giveaways!

Have a Pretty day!

♥Genevieve, Marguerite and Aimee

P.S. We are having another giveaway over at Liesl Made for a $25 gift card for Pretty Wit! Go sign up!

Pretty Wit Giveaway at Liesl Made

2011-12-10T19:58:00.001-08:00

Hello Pretty People! I just wanted to give you all a heads up about our giveaway going on over at Liesl Made. We are giving away a $25 certificate to use in our shop Pretty Wit. Head on over there to sign up!

♥Genevieve

Giveaway coming soon!

2011-12-07T11:32:00.001-08:00

Hello you Pretty people! Guess what? In conjunction with our 100 posts we are participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day on the 12th! Be sure to come back and sign up to win a fabulous prize!

Have Pretty day!

♥Genevieve

A rush of wind...

2011-12-03T20:43:00.001-08:00

A streak of red...

"Hot" Rod the Wolly Pop is in the shop!

Merry December!

~Marguerite

www.prettywit.etsy.com

Mr. Archibald Worthing...

2011-11-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

...is in the shop!

He loves muffins, violin music and frosty mornings.

Cheerio... The three spinsters are off to get a Christmas tree today!! Hurrah!

-Marguerite

Hark! Is that a Wolly Pop I hear?

2011-11-26T21:00:00.000-08:00

What merry notes on the chilly air are these? 'Tis the wooing of the gentlemanly owl to his lover November....

Hello there my wooly wolly witty friends! I have been busying myself with the creation of these little fellows again. Wolly Pops are invading once more! I've been experimenting with some different materials such as felted wool sweaters and socks and wool sport coats.

It's been ever so enjoyable! I have also made several out of our tried and true felt.

I am going to be listing them in the shop soon. So stay cozy and keep your winking eyes open!

-Marguerite

www.prettywit.etsy.com
p.s. The Wolly Pops are free shipping until Monday!

Black Friday Sale

2011-11-21T19:35:00.001-08:00

You would not catch me out on Black Friday for all the biggest deals in the world! So, shopping online instead sounds great to me. :) Pretty Wit is having a sale starting now and going all the way through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and even the Tuesday after that. So, beat the rush and get your shopping done early while in your pajamas and sipping tea. Have a look see at our sale section. And don't forget to go over to Liesl Made to get a 25% off coupon for Pretty Wit ...not to mention a great tutorial for a beautiful pleated bag! She's so clever!

And look, we were featured in three treasuries in the last two days and they all match each other!Pretty!

Oh you lovely people! Thank you!

♥Genevieve

Through the birds eye..

2011-11-12T22:00:00.000-08:00

Boy, do I have something for you!

Everyone wishes to be all warm and fuzzy in the Fall. OH, JOY! to wear sweaters on your ears!

The look is this:

The colors are these:

You'll look fabulous, dahhhling.

See them in the shop!

Made with so much love,

Aimee

Dear cables, I love you.

2011-11-12T11:47:00.001-08:00

These cowls are my newest design soon to be added to the shop (just as soon as I get some decent pictures.) Soft Braided Cable Cowls come in so many beautiful colors. I just can't get enough of this yarn. It's so soft and lofty!

These are not listed in the shop yet but if anyone one is interested in purchasing a custom one just let me know and I will make a special listing for you on Pretty Wit. They will be $44 (+ shipping $5). They come in any of these colors and more!

Have a Pretty day!

♥Genevieve

Psst...Head over here for a coupon code to get 25% off (that means saving $11 if you order a cowl)! Give Liesl some comment love as well. She is cool!

A basket of goodness

2011-11-11T23:23:00.001-08:00

I recently made a bunch of Genevieve Scarves for a local shop here in town. Don't you love Autumn colors? Here's a big basket full of them!

Here are our new tags designed by Robyn Scott Designs. Aren't they gorgeous? They make my heart go pitter patter.

I hope everyone had a beautiful Veteran's Day. Our heartfelt thanks and respect for all of you who have given your lives for our country. God bless you!

♥Genevieve

Custom Hobo Gloves

2011-11-09T19:51:00.000-08:00

Hello Pretty people! I just wanted to show you some pictures of a custom pair of Hobo gloves. She wanted a mismatched pair of gloves with roses and ruffles! Aren't they fun? Colors I would never think of putting together but I think they turned out really nice!

Here they are all wrapped up and ready to be sent out. We use recycled packaging whenever possible and we usually include a little free gift! Yay for free stuff! YES!

♥Genevieve

Psst...special giveaways and coupon codes coming soon!

news, news, news

2011-10-30T01:40:00.000-07:00

I know it's been quiet around here but we've been keeping quite busy. We have a new look now! Our sister and brother-in-law are quite wonderful graphic designers and have made this beautiful new logo for us! Isn't it eye catching and oh so drool worthy? I really love it.

Some new things have been afoot here at Pretty Wit! We are soon to be sponsors of Liesl Made- this beautiful and inspiring blog. Liesl also has a sweet Etsy shop by the same name. We may or may not be offering a special coupon code just for Liesl Made readers later in November... *hint* You should follow her blog. It's a really lovely and inspiring work of art.

We will also get to participate in the Fall Fashion Challenge over at Bramblewood Fashion! We will be doing a giveaway. What fun! Click on the above button to read all about it.

We also have a few new products in our shop. Such as this Genevieve Scarf knitted by moi on gigantic needles. People stare and sometimes even point and laugh when I knit these...but, it's worth it because it makes for a yummy, chunky and warm yet light scarf. I've been making a plethora of these in scrumptious autumn colors such as rust and taupe and harvest gold.

And here are few more objects for your notice:
New rings by Pretty Wit

Birds Eye Earrings
These come in other beautiful colors as well. Aimee has been making lots of these!

Well, that's enough of my ramblings! We hope you are having a splendid Fall so far!

Have a Pretty day!

♥Genevieve

P.S. Oh my! This is our 100th post. I think this calls for something extra special... keep your eyes open!

i love you a bushel and a peck..

2011-06-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here is a treasury for you.. so springy and summery!

Be sure to click and look at the lovelies.
♥aimee

and it's not about to stop.

2011-03-01T00:22:00.000-08:00

Please click on all the images to see the Wonderful World of Robin Hood!

Love ♥ Aimee

I know, I know... this is getting rediculous!

2011-01-17T23:43:00.001-08:00

But, it's so awesome! a. e. wilder, another sweet person, made a lovely treasury featuring Pretty Wit! She featured my Maid Marian paper doll! Just look at it!

Isn't it the best? And she doesn't even know how much we like Robin Hood! I read two Robin Hood books this year and loved them. We watch the new show all the time. And my sister got the Robin Hood show (the one that ran from 1955 to 1960) for Christmas and we've been watching them non stop. They are a hoot!

And good news: You can be nerds like us and watch it! Here it is on IMDb. All four seasons! Watch it for free my friends! :)

Thank you so much to a. e. wilder for featuring my paper doll in her treasury! I love her shop! This is my favorite item. Isn't it gorgeous and genius too?

Hope you are having a pretty day!
Genevieve

There's a lovely giveaway going on over here!

2011-01-15T23:49:00.000-08:00

Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop Blog: January 2011 Giveaway

Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop Blog: January 2011 Giveaway - Isabella: "Happy January! This month we're giving away a 9 piece Pink Isabella Fat Quarter Bundle by Lila Tueller. This seems like the perfect fabric..."

Thought you'd all like to know about it... and it gave me more chances to win! insert: Evil Grin! Muahahahaha!

♥Genevieve♥

Black Roses

2011-01-10T15:09:00.001-08:00

Here is a beautiful treasury that my new hobo gloves were featured in!

Lovely! Thank you Zelma!!
♥Genevieve

Foxes and Furbelows

2011-01-04T17:06:00.000-08:00

Well here goes... I guess this is all we do nowadays.. ;D

please click on ALL the photos to see the wonderful things..if you want to. .. hee hee!

FOX. - noun
1. any of several carnivores of the dog family,
esp. those of the genus Vulpes,
smaller than wolves, having a pointed,
slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears,
and a long, bushy tail.

FURBELOW – noun

1. a ruffle or flounce, as on a woman's skirt or petticoat.

2. any bit of showy trimming or finery.

FROLIC – noun

1. merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.

2. a merrymaking or party.

3. playful behavior or action; prank.

FRIPPERY – noun, plural -per·ies.

1. finery in dress, esp. when showy, gaudy, or the like.

2. empty display; ostentation.

3. gewgaws; trifles.

i don't know if you can see the words i'm writing.. but they are there! I am having a dreadful time of typeing without being able to see the letters...there's nothing wrong with the keaboard but the screan chooses to not show my letters sometimes. hmmm... sorry if you find it confusing. what a silly thingg a computer is!

love to you all! i hope you had a wonderful new year!

aimee

Officially Addicted

2010-12-28T02:34:00.000-08:00

...to making these treasuries. Say hello to 2011! It's almost here. :)

♥Genevieve

2010-12-17T12:23:00.000-08:00

(click on picture to see the items better!)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to show you another treasury we were featured in. Isn't it pretty? It was made by Tirabaralla. They have some gorgeous stuff! Like these upcycled gift wrap bags. Have you ever seen anything so clever, useful and beautiful at the same time?!

Thanks Tirabaralla!

♥Genevieve

Pretty Wit is Having a Sale! (please read to the end)

2010-11-29T14:40:00.000-08:00

All of my jewelry is on sale. Every bracelet is marked down to $10! Plus I'm offering free shipping. Hurry! The sale ends on December 1st.

And don't miss out on the Wolly Pop sale! These hardly EVER go on sale. These are perfect for stocking stuffers. Every age loves them from 3 year old girls to 50 something guys! Seriously. And if you haven't already, please read the little stories in the descriptions that Marg writes. Wolly Pops have the greatest personalities. Of the many, many Wolly Pops she has created she has never made two alike. They are all unique and original. If you are looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything I can guarantee they wont have one of these.

She also does custom ones! Favorite colors are green and pink? Orange and blue? Want a world traveling Wolly Pop or a Wolly Pop who hangs out at the library or maybe one to match your car? She can do it.

Thanks for reading to the end! We have a special coupon code for our blog readers! Type in blogfriend1 at checkout for 15% off your entire order!

Have a pretty day!
♥Genevieve

A Christmas Treasury

2010-11-18T13:34:00.000-08:00

Oh yes, it IS that time again! *singing* "Time for mistletoe and holly...."

And just in time my little handmade stocking is featured in this great treasury!
(Click on the picture to see it larger)

Isn't it cool??

Thanks Smiling Gecko Studio!
I LOVE your seed pod necklaces

and your bird earrings too!

♥Genevieve

Alec is back!

2010-11-02T15:26:00.000-07:00

Wearing his 70's shades and looking like he's been skiing all day.
Duuuude...

This is Alec. Known to his friends as "Alec the Awesome". He knows he's cool stuff. He likes listening to jazz records, watching 70's ski videos and is never without his retro shades. He is a bird of few words but is a thinker of profound thoughts. He calls his mother regularly.

You can find him HERE in our shop. =]

Much love,
Marguerite

The Wolly Pops...

2010-11-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

...are back in the shop and they're on SALE too!

Dhelia (The delightful!)and

The Professor...

Hello all you birds!
I have started putting some things back in the shop and am going to put some new things in as well. Hope everyone is looking forward to Thanksgiving as much as me!
Love, Marguerite

A Rainy Day

2010-10-24T22:06:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. =]
I just thought I'd let you all know what's going on at Pretty Wit.
We were at the Bend Indoor Market yesterday and today and a good thing it was indoors too 'cause it was pouring down rain all day! *sigh* It was wonderful... I love the rain! Makes me want to sing "Rain drops keep fallin' on my head..." Ok, that's beside the point...

We're working on getting some more things in the shop right now.... I know Gen's working on some fabulous fingerless gloves and I (your news person, Marguerite) am working on some Wolly Pop's and other fun stocking stuffer thingamagigs and Aimee is... well, you never can tell with Aimee.... But I think she's making some crocheted goodies. =]
So stay tuned for some fun (and warm) things for Autumn (and early Christmas too)!

Also... Now is a good time for suggestions. =] What would YOU like to see in our shop? And for that matter, on our blog too. We love questions, comments and suggestions. =]

And now for your random enjoyment... Some pictures from one of our all time favorite movies!
Mary Poppins

Have a

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Day!

xo Marguerite

Hello Friends

2010-10-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

It's been a while I know... But (hopefully) with good reason.
Last weekend and this weekend we set up our shop at

The Bend Indoor Market.
We have been quite busy!

Please come check it out if you live in the area! Otherwise, here are some pictures of our trinkets and doodads. =]

Aimee's been hard at work making all these crocheted jewelry pieces!

Our sister and her husband are the ones who make the barbed wire stars and painted furniture and some of the aprons. They also made these business cards (for them)-

And these ones for us! Aren't they awesome?!

Our Mom makes these lovely wreaths!

And here are some new Wolly's I've been working on!

This is Wadsworth.

Gen's been busy making these super cute and stylish fingerless mittens! And of course lots of beautiful jewelry and aprons!

So, in case you've been wondering where we and all our stuff has been, now you know. =]
I'm working on more Wolly Pops to put in the shop as well as some ideas for something new!
As it happens, the market is going on today until 4:00pm (and a giveaway we're doing at the market too!) so if you're quick you can still make it! Here is the website for directions, http://www.bendindoormarkets.com/

We will be there next weekend as well, so please come and see us!
There's also lots of other cool stuff there. Including handmade things, antique and vintage finds, food and fresh produce! It'll be happening every weekend too!
So, anyway, I hope everyone is well and happy! I'm off to take a walk in the sunshine!
xo Marguerite

Beauty and the Beast

2010-09-08T16:53:00.000-07:00

This is my entry for the Belle Fashion Event over at Beauty from the Inside. See all the other entries here!

♥Genevieve

This treasury features: fineartimages; kbjhandmade; eireanneilis; nati; moonangelnay; aleksander; missquitecontrary; lynndavis; shashamane; mattstewart; mariakallin; gvendolinblin; georgiannalane, forevermorecreations; thebricklane; photogmarie

Treasures

2010-09-08T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I created a treasury for your viewing enjoyment. I posted about it here on Three Spinsters. Take a gander!

♥ Genevieve

Give it all away...

2010-08-07T14:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a sweet giveaway! I simply love these necklaces! If you sign up HERE, you have a chance of winning one of these three lovelies...

The SaharaThe Tamarand The Little Bee necklace! Don't you just love them? Thanks Rafya for giving! Here is her beautiful etsy store: Alona Lahav handmade designs
Fare thee well!
Marguerite

Featuring Pretty Wit...

2010-07-29T20:13:00.000-07:00

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer. =]
We are having a blast! We've been going, going, going! It's been crazy and fun. =]
So, good news!

We've been featured twice on etsy by Lori Pentico of Uniquely Yours!!
Here are the beautiful treasuries she has made...
{Click on pictures to see the real deal}

"Through the Forest"
(I love this one.. Perfect name and lovely items!)
"Pretty in Pink"
The Professor was honored to be in the first one... He loves it when all eyes are on him. He's kind of stuck up that way...and Dhelia was so delighted to be in the other, surrounded by pretty, pink, girly things!And we were delighted as well that these earings (made fabulously by Aimee) were also featured! Wahoo!!

Thank you so much Lori for choosing us! We are honored! =]

"Ok, call you in five minutes.."
-Marg

Melody Valerie Couture

2010-07-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

I'd like you all to see this lovely shop...

Melody Valerie Couture

*(EDIT)*: It is NOT a mother and daughter (oops! My mistake!)
It is a lovely girl named Melinda who makes the most lovely clothes for 18" dolls. I've never seen such beautifully made things! They are truly exquisite.
And such a pleasure to work with! I recently did a trade with her and I can't even tell you how much I enjoyed it! She was so communicative, helpful and the nicest person you'll ever meet. =]

Here are some of my favorite things in her shop...

(The above was a custom order she made and the first thing I saw in her shop. I fell in love instantly when I saw this. Isn't it gorgeous?!)

(This dress (above) was a custom order as well. Beautiful!)

(This dress (below) was also a custom order that she made from the photo below it.)

[click on pictures to see in the shop]

she also has a blog where you can see more pictures, read feedback and hear all about her ideas and upcoming projects! Here is the link: http://melodyvalerie.wordpress.com/Her latest custom project is a doll size version of this dress from the new Alice in Wonderland Movie! I can't wait to see it! Everything she makes is so beautiful!

So, If you love doll clothes, beautiful couture or exquisite stitching...
Please visit Melody Valerie Couture. You will not be disappointed!
I hope everyone is having a lovely day!
Remember we love hearing from you! So please don't be strangers! If you have ideas, comments or musings about our blog or shop please do tell!
Have a pretty day!
With love, Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

*ps Oops! Sorry about that Melinda! Silly me!*

Look, look!

2010-07-23T16:57:00.000-07:00

This bracelet
was featured in this amazingly gorgeous treasury! The treasury is named Chartreuse Sky. Don't you love the name? Tootsy Two was kind enough to include us in her beautiful creation. I would encourage you to go and look at her shop. It's to die for! Look at her lovely mini quilts! I love this one especially.

Thank you Tootsy Two!

Love,
Genevieve

look at the pretty store..

2010-07-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

Hey there lovelys! Just re-done our store for your enjoyment. i hope you love it. ;D
Visit the REAL shop by clicking the photo above. :)
PW

We've been featured! Ooooh!

2010-07-21T00:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends! I just wanted to let you know that our Doily Snowflake Stocking was featured in this lovely treasury! Thanks to Lori at Uniquely Yours. She has some fun items like this and ooh...this. And guess what? Everything in her shop ships for free! Awesome. :)

By the way...(get ready for some shameless self advertising)...we are having a Christmas in July Sale right now too. All of our Christmas items are 50% off and jewelry is marked down plus free shipping on most of it! Go check it out here and get your Christmas shopping done early. I will too.
*yeah right*

Sigh. I wish I would get it done early.... ;)

Merry Christmas...I mean...wait...

Genevieve

a thing or two about gifts..

2010-07-19T19:32:00.000-07:00

Since we always post on here about things we've just listed and things you can purchase.. I thought I would show you a little gift from Pretty Wit that I packaged up for a dear sister of mine. :)

I folded the box and stuck brads in to hold the sides. I pulled a piece of Cotton from a Eco Snow bag and stuffed it in. Laid the PW item on top of the fluff.. and then...left it on her door step.

"I came here on a cloud..."

50 - and baby we're not done!

2010-07-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

Buckle up your Book and Breathe.A PATCHY BELT
is in the store!
hello, you. you're pretty. i like you.
♥
aimee

(can you believe it? 50 Items! Woohoo!)

i eat scraps for breakfast.

2010-06-22T17:27:00.001-07:00

These adorable embellishments are in The Shoppie!

love to you,
aimee

Carnival Castle

2010-06-20T00:42:00.001-07:00

hullo my peeps. :)
how would you like a rainbow for your head?
BUY ME IN THE SHOP!

love n' stuff,
aimee

Love..

2010-05-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

Love
It seems like only yesterday
You were just a child at play
Now you're all grown up inside of me
Oh, how fast those moments flee

Once we watched a lazy world go by
Now the days seem to fly
Life is brief, but when it's gone
Love goes on and on

Love will live
Love will last
Love goes on and on and on
Once we watched a lazy world go by
Now the days seem to fly
Life is brief, but when it's gone
Love goes on and onhaven't you always been inlove with this ring that Robin gives to Maid Marion? i used to (and still do) think that there was nothing so pretty! It is on SALE at Which Goose ! what happiness!
love forever, Maid Aimee

Item 44 - Sweet Lillian

2010-05-18T16:17:00.000-07:00

THIS is new in the SHOP!

Another Giveaway!

2010-04-23T23:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! WOW! It really has been so long since we've posted and we apologize per-say for our part in that deal per-say. Anyway, to make it up to you we are having ANOTHER giveaway! :) Over here on our book blog! Good Luck!

Happy weekend you Pretties!

♥ Genevieve

Out of Order

2010-03-26T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! We are SO sorry that it has been so quiet around here. Our computer crashed a few days ago and we're in the proccess of getting a new computer. So, hopefully we will be back soon with some fun posts.

And sorry to all of you who entered the giveaway and have been WAITING to hear who the winner is! We just had no way of getting on here to let you know who won. Well...here goes...

The winner of the bracelet is Angela!

We'll post her hilarious scenario later. :) Hope you all are having a fab spring break. Keep checking back for more giveaway's!

We'll be back soon!
Genevieve

I am a Panda

2010-03-03T15:01:00.000-08:00

I thought I'd write a little random note to anyone who needs a little more randomness in their life. Be prepared... this is very random. Don't say I didn't warn you.A while ago we went to look at some old bicycles (that we are going to be getting soon. Yay!) and just for fun Aimee took some pics of the "monochromatic" outfit that I wore...
Yes, I know... the pictures are all black and white...but the outfit really was all black, white and gray. =]
When Gen uploaded the pictures on the computer she titled it "Margie is a Panda". Ha ha! Wait... should I be offended? Well, I am quite obsessed with Pandas. Have been since I was about... 6 or so. =] They are so cute! If you haven't seen Kung Fu Panda... go watch it. It's hilarious. "There is no charge for AWESOMENESS!" -Po
These gloves I got from this lovely etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaKristine
They are called, Phantom of the Opera. =]
xo Margie

ps Don't forget to sign up for the giveaway!!

Birdie earrings..

2010-03-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

Now in the SHOP!

(psst! hurry and sign up for the Pretty Wit GIVEAWAY!)

Say hello to Dhelia

2010-02-24T15:46:00.000-08:00

The newest addition to my family of Wolly Pops!Dhelia is sweet, caring, joyful and loves guava juice just as much as I do. =]Pay her a visit and read her description in the shop if you would!
xoxo - Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

Giveaway time! A little more than a drain..

2010-02-22T15:37:00.000-08:00

Act III
Scene I

(Drain, Oregon. In the middle of the street, surrounded by angry policemen and ferocious dogs.)

[Enter Genevieve, Aimee and Tonto]

Genevieve: Marry! I'd be prettily pleased if everyone could sit down and talk as old friends! Come, do, do!
Ferocious Dogs: Bark, bark!
Aimee: God rest ye merry, Ferocious Dogs...
Ferocious Dogs: Bark!
Tonto: Me no think it's good place to sit...we in middle of street...eth.
Genevieve: I was speaking figuratively my good friend.
Tonto: (grunts) Hmph.
Ferocious Dogs: Barketh!
Angry Policeman #1: Oi! You there, raise your appendages toward the heavens or I shall have to bludgeon thee!
Aimee: O dear!
Genevieve: O me!
Ferocious Dogs: BARK!
Genevieve: Dear Sister, Good Tonto! O, how now! What have we done to deserve such cruel speech as this?
Angry Policeman #2: Oi! You foul women and...Tonto..thee has heard what my comrade hath told thee! Extend your limbs unto the blue expanse!
Angry Policeman #3: Oi! Or thou shalt hang by your pretty necks!
Aimee: For soothe! Must all limbs extend at once toward the heavens?
Angry Policeman #7: Spam, eggs, sausage and spam!
[All (including ferocious dogs) blink excessively and blush.]

[Enter Marguerite with wistful and dreamy countenance]

Marguerite: Salutations my good sisters! How, Monsieur Tonto. Hast thou perceived the wondrous soap sculptures in the multitudinous bath houses?
F.D.'s: BARK! BARK!
Marguerite: Good ol' canine mammal!
Aimee: (looks nervously at... canine mammal.) I would not adviseth thee to use such soap... It so parches the skin!
Tonto: (grunts) ghrumph
Genevieve: (gestures fervently at Aimee)
Aimee: My good sister says, that to remain in this plight would be folly.
[Angry Policemen look around confounded. Marguerite ties a ribbon round about her head in the style of Tonto's fashion.]
Genevieve: (gestures fervently yet again)
Aimee: She says, we must weary them no more with idle talking!
F.D.'s: bark...whimpereth.
Tonto: (grunts) HUH.
Genevieve: (gestures at Tonto)
Aimee: Tonto.. had not you better stop this grunting?
Tonto: (grunts) Ugh...
[Marguerite picks up a feather and establishes it in her head dress.]
Genevieve: (gestures fervently towards all A.P.)
Aimee: In the mildest language, If thou dost not pipe down she will prod you in the ribs.
A.P. #7: Spam, spam, spam, spam, spamity SPAAAM, spamity spam!
[utter silence]
Genevieve: (gestures fervently with animation!)
Aimee: (relaying the message also with animation) We must secede with the eggseronious habitual of the omitted bib at bay!
[All stop and look aghast at Aimee who looks awkwardly at Genevieve who repeats her... gesture.]
Aimee: (with renewed composure) We must PROCEED with the CEREMONIOUS RITUAL of the PRETTY WIT GIVEAWAY.
A.P.#2: Oi! Eggseronious....?
Marguerite: Marry! Gaze upon this token with baubles of shell! It has alighted on my hand!
Aimee: You dull fool! That is the gift of the giving!
Marguerite: For Me?!
Genevieve: (recovering her voice) Peace, good mademoiselle, and take heed to what my dear sister will tell us.
Tonto: (grunts) uhghud
F.D.'s: (all whimper and try to avert their eyes from the scene before them)
Aimee: Yes, 'tis the time of the giveaway; You are true. Today being the 22nd of February in the year 2010, we thought it befitting to bestow upon you a most wonderful work of handicraft!!
Tonto: (grunts and starts small fire in the middle of road.) prguh
A.P. #2: Oi! You no ...um.. startem fire!
Tonto: (grunts) mghupf
Aimee: How now Tonto? What make you here?
Marguerite: Why sister, this be-ith an old indian trick. Once the fire is ignited, we may send signals of smoke so someone might come and relieve us from this predicament.
[Genevieve and Aimee stand agape at Marguerite's sudden apprehension.]
Tonto: When we gettum rescued, we go to McTonto's. Eat heap good food.
[The three maidens smile at this friendly suggestion]
F.D.'s: BARKETH!
A.P.#1: Oi! You must therefore surrender at ONCE or in THIRTEEN DAYS!
A.P.#3: Oi! Or, you clowns, PUNISH, we, THEE!!!
Genevieve: Woe is us! Oh poor, poor, unfortunate us. Poor maids we are indeed! Woe!
Aimee: If there was one so brave as to save us from this accursed imprisonment, I would they were here!
Marguerite: And the giveaway so close we could but touch it! Wherein at the end of 13 days we will be--
A.P. #7: Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam and spam!

(The drawing is for this button bracelet made by us!
It is crocheted with coral colored, small, wool yarn and adorned with pearly white buttons. It fastens with a loop and toggle closure (see middle pic). It is approximately 6 1/2" long. But it will stretch and move to fit pretty much any wrist.)

Just leave a comment with some way to reach you (blog, email, etc.). We will pick a winner (via random drawing) on Sunday the 14th of March!
For an extra chance to win, follow Pretty Wit! And for an extra 3 chances to win, tell us your solution to get the Three Spinsters (and their lovable friend Tonto) out of the wretched mess they are in. So there, you will get FIVE entry's if you do them all!

Until we meet once more, when we shall be rescued... we hope.

[Exeunt]

(Psst! You can pass the word along! here is a button for your blog! Don't forget to "link" it to this post!)

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T14:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day from Pretty Wit!
We hope everyone has a pretty day filled with flowers and chocolates and everything nice!

xoxo Genevieve, Marguerite and Aimee

New Pop in the Shop!

2010-02-06T13:51:00.000-08:00

Hullo all you extreme blog readers! I have an extremely awesome surprise for you!
It's an extremely handsome little Wolly Pop named Josh. Just Josh. Nothing more.
But he is extreme. I snapped a couple photos of him as best I could.

I got this one just before he tried to close himself in the cd player.

Needless to say, I intervened. So I thought by the cd player would be better than on (or rather in).
Perfect!

Then as I turned my back (note to self: don't do it again), he turned up the volume to the extreme loudest... and shoved his head into the bass port of the cd player.

So, if you think you can handle it...
you can go see (and read) more of Josh in the shop!

Have an extremely crazy-good Saturday!
- Marguerite

Perfect Valentine

2010-01-24T15:48:00.000-08:00

I just put these in the shop.

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

{Click on pictures}

Your friends and loved ones will adore these handmade and earth friendly envelopes. Perfect for sending love notes and letters. And as a little bonus, they come with personalized stickers and labels and are wrapped up with a gorgeous organza ribbon ready for giving! And did I mention that we send a free gift with every little purchase? No? Well, we do. xoxo

Have a lovely day!
Genevieve

Beautiful Etsy:: creative.manifestations

2009-12-20T02:47:00.000-08:00

I wanted to show you my new favorite thing!

This ring!

Oh, isn't it deliciously romantic?! It is hand painted and just gorgeous. I got it from this lovely seller. She was sweet enough to do a trade with Pretty Wit and I really can't say enough good things about her. She was friendly, communicative and quick to answer every question I had. :) And look, look! She packaged it up so beautifully that I almost didn't want to open it up....almost.

I wear the ring all the time. :)
Here are some more B-E-A-Utiful items from her shop creative.manifestations (click on any picture to see the item in the shop):

Oh, if anything could make me wish I had pierced ears, these could!

Here's an Emerald City for your hand!!

I heart vintage keys and hand painted flowers.

No words here. It doesn't need them.

Oh, and if anyone wanted to buy this ring for me, I wouldn't complain. In fact, I'd love them forever.

But, don't take my word for it! Go and look at her shop and all the lovely things she has for sale there. Make sure you have a napkin with you to wipe the dribble from your chin.

Pea Pod Needle Cases...

2009-12-06T23:27:00.000-08:00

So, I've decided to lower the prices on these needle cases. I thought, "$12.00 is more reasonable than $16.00. And besides, it's Christmas!" So, there you have it. The hand embroidered, travel size, cute as a button needle cases are now $12 instead of $16. *cheese* I hope everyone is having a lovely and joyful Christmas Season!!
xoxo~Marguerite

Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale!

2009-11-27T12:50:00.001-08:00

(we heart you all!)

Hey there! Just wanted to let you know there's a big sale this weekend on a bunch of stuff. All Sale section jewelry is either $5 or $10 in addition to the Buy 1, Get 1 free sale! A perfect time to buy gifts for Christmas! Get your shopping done early. :)
More sales going on here: www.prettywit.etsy.com

Thanks!
Gen, Marg and Aims
P.S. Sale ends Monday 11:59 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T15:23:00.000-08:00

I hope each and every one of you have a super-duper Thanksgiving Day!!
And since today, like all days, is a day to be thankful, we would like to thank all of you for your business, friendship and support!
Our love to you all,
Genevieve, Marguerite and Aimee
www.prettywit.etsy.com

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Whooo's coming to tea?

2009-11-21T19:10:00.000-08:00

She has polished her nails....

Curled her tail feathers...

Combed her eyelashes and put on her prettiest shade of lipstick...

Who is that peaking out from the tea cupboard?

It is Camilla! The newest little Wolly Pop! Please go and have a cup of tea with her in the shop!
{click on any picture to see Camilla in the shop}

With Love, Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

Christmas is 5 weeks and 3 days away!

2009-11-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

Jimmy finds out that Christmas is only 5 weeks and 3 days away.

"Wha...?"

"I've got to start shopping!"

"I've been everywhere! I can't find the perfect thing!"

"Europe? Too expensive."

"Maybe I should try Pretty Wit? Hmmm. I hear they are having a sale...."

"Oh darling, I love my new dress and bracelet! They're perfect!"

"I love my little Wolly Pop, Daddy!"

New Christmas things in the shop! Plus check out our Buy 1, Get 1 Free sale! Lowest prices of the year! Hurry, offer ends December 20th. It's coming sooner than you think!

Love,
The Three Spinsters

P.S. New Wolly Pops coming soon...

Bohemian Ballerina

2009-11-14T18:44:00.000-08:00

Hello my Pretties!
I hope you are all having a fabulous day! I just put this doll outfit that I made back in the shop for a MUCH LOWER PRICE! It was too expensive before. And the pictures were really lame too. =]
Anyway, here it is in all it's splendor! (The shoes are the best part!)
Please go and see it in the SHOP!
With Love,
Marguerite

SIGH

2009-11-08T21:02:00.000-08:00

Act II
Scene V

(a little villa in the south of France)

[Enter Genevieve, Marguerite, Aimee, Caroline and Will Scarlett with lute in hand]

Will Scarlett: Merrily, Merrily!
Aimee: *sigh*
Genevieve: And tra-la-la?
Will Scarlett: ....eh?
Aimee: *sigh*
Will Scarlett: Why dost thou sighest my fair lady?
Genevieve: Oh, don't mindeth her, my good sir. She knoweth not what she....sighs.
Caroline: Yes, she sighs a lot.
Marguerite: For no apparent reason.
Aimee: *sigh*
Marguerite: It may be apparent to some and some might apparently say that it is not apparent which is a very transparent way to think, apparently.
Will Scarlett: Apparently my faculties are not coherent enough to see through the transparent appearance of her apparent reasons for sighing.
Aimee: *sigh*
Caroline: It appears that I DO understand the reason for the sighs she emits. But far be it from me to allude to it!
Genevieve: My dear, you just alluded to it. Apparently.
Will Scarlett: She has a point.
Aimee: *sigh*
Caroline: Well, I will say no more about it. It is apparent to me and that is enough.
Marguerite: You just said more about it.
Will Scarlett: (suddenly bursting into song)
"Merrily, Merrily....

Marguerite: (rolls her eyes) Oh no.

Will Scarlett:
What ho merrily!
Tra-la-la la lolly!"

Aimee: *sigh*
Will Scarlett:
"Merrily Marian, Merrily
And the Lady in waiting!
We're waiting WAITING!
Not so merrily any more
For waiting and sighing until we roar!"

Aimee: *sigh*
Genevieve: Dost thou think yonder musician is alluding to something?
Marguerite: Apparently!
Will Scarlett:
(getting louder)
"Apparently, Merrily
Marian, Caroline-ily!
Happy, happy tra la la
Let's get on with the blah blah blah!"
Aimee: *sigh*
Genevieve: A fool, a fool!
Marguerite: Methinks he's turned into a newt!
Will Scarlett:
"Merrily, Merrily a newt, a newt!..."

(all the ladies, except for Aimee, look askance)

Will Scarlett: (stops singing)...I got better!
Aimee: *sigh*
Genevieve: Caroline-ily.....merrily? Marian...Caroline-ily...where IS Caroline....ily?
Marguerite: By Jove! She's collapsed!
Will Scarlett:
"Sleeep is a reconciling
A rest that peace begets"
Aimee: *sigh*
Genevieve: Fetch a pail of cold water! We must revive her for I remember why she is here!

(Caroline-ily comes to apparently on account of a bucket of rain water poured over her head)
Will Scarlett: Oh my dear girl! My sweet! Merrily, Caroline-ily! Thou hast come out of your dreams to entereth mine!
Aimee: Oh! Ominous! He comes to kill my heart!
Will Scarlett: (musing to himself) Methinks I begin to understand the apparent reasons for her sighs! *sigh*
Caroline: Where am I?
Will Scarlett: *sigh*
Genevieve: You are in a Little Villa in the South of France! Did not you read the script?!
Marguerite: Yes, and the next scene will be performed in "the middle of the road in Drain, Oregon surrounded by angry policemen and ferocious dogs!" Wait, how can that be right? There must be some error. I will put a stop to this nonsense! Let us get on with the business at hand!
Aimee: Yes, sister let us proceed forthwith.
Will Scarlett: *sigh*
Genevieve: *ehem* We gather this day to present to you the winner of a most prodigious giveaway that was recently conducted at a blogeth called Pretty Wit. With much ado about nothing we give you the winner!
The Cast: (all together) The honorable Miss, The Lady, The Merry, Merrily, Merrily, Tra-la-La Caroline-ily!
Will Scarlett:
"Caroline-ily, Merrily
Ha ha ha!"
Caroline and Aimee: (simultaneously) *SIGH*
Caroline-ily: Oh thanketh thou! I am deeply honored to be the recipient of such an illustrious award! Caroline-ily....I like it! You know I do? Aimee, put it on my luggage!
Will Scarlett: *sigh*
Aimee: Caroline-ily, do not rail thus to me as if I wast thine slave!
Will Scarlett: *sigh*
Marguerite: Stop that sighing! I mean it!
Will, Aimee and Caroline-ily: (simultaneously) *SIGH*

Until we meet again in the middle of the road in Drain, Oregon surrounded by angry policemen and ferocious dogs!

[Exuent]

Pemberly Couture: things to grace your fingers and wrists. to complement your gowns or tie together your ensembles.

2009-11-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

This ring! how romantic! (you must click on the photos to view the listings on etsy.)
Here we are me lovelies! I was just over at AnnaKristine's etsy shop and was marveling at her jewelry.. it is quite lovely. and so well priced! She has most of the bracelets at $5.oo a piece! how nice she is! ;) I love this one..The wolf makes me think of Sir Guy of Gisborne! haha! ohh!
and this next one is actually named "Lady Gisborne Leather Necklace" in honour of the "Maid Marian's Wardrobe a medieval fashion event". isn't it just wonderful? The leather strap is simply Giz! haha! "Giz?"
This three strand bracelet is darling with its little rosette bead connecting them in the middle..
and this one is super cute too! I love the colors and the silver beads are very pretty, don't you find?
and shouldn't you just love to own this?? It's inspired by Marie Antoinette. And isn't it just her? it has an antique locket which is just darling! *sigh* i love jewelry!
Thank you Anna for creating these wonderful accessories to complement our fashion. And they are so reasonably priced! yay! tee hee hee!
I'll see you all again some time! DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!
i hope you all have a pretty day!
Aimee

A Giveaway

2009-11-01T18:16:00.000-08:00

Act II

Scene IV

Amongst the boughs of Sherwood Forest

Genevieve: Well my sisters! Methinks that there should be a giveaway very soon.
Marguerite: We agree with THAT sister. It is the matter of what to give. That is the altercation at hand!
Aimee: Sisters, sisters! Let us not.....wait! Do mine eyes deceive me or do I see a bold and comely youth advancing toward us through the boughs?
Genevieve: Yes, I see him now!
Aimee: And my! What an audacious dresser this youth is. Look at his green hat with the jaunty red feather. And arrows to match no less! Come, let us address him and ask him what he thinks about our dilemma!

(the three Spinsters advance and address the youth)

Marguerite: Fair Youth, what do you here?
Youth: Why, hunting for my dinner table my good lady! In fact, I'm on the trail of one magnificent stag who alludes my arrows these 3 times! Have you not seen him?
Genevieve: Oh dear me, no we have not!
Youth: That is distressing! Would that I was a better shot like the one they call Maid Marian.
Aimee: Oh! Robin Hood you mean.
Youth: No! I assure you I mean no such person! Robin...Hood could not hold a candle to the famous Maid of the Forest! They say that she dresses in the garb of a youth and goes here and there helping Robin Hood and his Merry Men. I've..She's gotten them out of many an impasse!
Genevieve: If only we could meet her! I would love to lay my eyes on the someone who could best Robin Hood! She must be a most interesting young lady!
Youth: (with a strange smile) It just so happens that I have a painting of her! Would you like to see the young lady?
Aimee: Oh yes please!
Youth: Alright, but you must not look at the paintings until I am out of sight! (handing them a bundle of papers before darting off into the dark wood) Remember! Completely out of sight!
Marguerite: We will remember Pretty Youth! Thank you!
Genevieve: What a strange boy he was! Very interesting though. I hope we see more of him.
Aimee: Sisters!
Marguerite: Yes, and his eyes were very pretty!
Aimee: Sisters!
Genevieve: And such smooth skin! I don't know if I have every seen a smoother cheek on a girl!
Aimee: (very loud) SISTERS! Look!

And this is what they saw:

Marguerite: Why, it cannot be!
Genevieve: No! It must be the youths sister!
Aimee: I think it WAS her! We have been played for fools!
Marguerite: We have been bamboozled!
Genevieve: We have been hoodwinked!
Aimee: Yes, we have been all of these things but do you not see? Our dilemma is solved! We have our giveaway my dears!
Genevieve: Why yes, just so!

Just leave a comment in the box below (make sure we have some way to reach you) and state who your favorite Robin Hood character is and we will pick a winner next Sunday! The drawing is for a Maid Marian paper doll either hand colored or left uncolored for your own interpretation of the famed Lady of the Woods!

Until we meet again in a little villa in the South of France!
Ta-ta!

Pemberley Couture Interviews: Genevieve!

2009-11-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

Hello my beauties! Just wanted to let you know that the wonderful and talented (and good friend) Anna Kristine of Pemberley Couture has very kindly asked to interview us about our Etsy shop Pretty Wit! We are very excited about it and hope that you hop over there and read the interview. Show some love to Anna Kristine while you are there as well and look at all of her lovely posts about all of the beautiful things she makes. Then meander on over to The Art of Clothes blog as well to see her exquisite posts about fashion, clothes, movies and other pretty things!

Interviews of Marg and Aimee are coming soon! Thanks again you dear darling girl!

~Genevieve

Oh, to be the Maid of Sherwood..

2009-10-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

Look all ye Robin Hoodiouses! Isn't this glorious?? I love the heart clasp.. i swoon.
It was made by the lovely Amanda Beth
It is a giveaway she is hosting in honor of the Maid Marians Wardrobe
If you should like to enter to win this beautiful maidens bracelet please enter HERE.
so many links!!
sheesh! thankyou Amanda for hosting this! :D
Aimee
Postal Script:
Me thinks another PW giveaway might be heading this way also.. do not stray far.

Quilt for your wrist!

2009-10-14T10:36:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Chip Mint Wrist Quilt now in the shop.

Keep your wrist warm this winter with this sweet one of a kind free style wrist quilt.
WARNING: It may make you crave chocolate chip mint ice cream at odd times of the day and night!

It is paper pieced by hand with my own design! It was very fun to make! :)
It is made with 100% cotton calico and 100% linen that was recycled from a pair of pants. Hooray for re purposing!!

Have a pretty day!
Genevieve

2009-10-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

A few peeks at some new things coming to the shop very soon!

Have a beautiful Fall day!
~Genevieve

Gypsie Licorice..

2009-09-17T00:13:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have just listed this Licorice Bracelet in the SHOP. yay!

Awe! so please come see us! take a look at the prettys..
aaaaand... coming up!
xoxxx aimee

the Nadia shrug..

2009-07-30T13:03:00.000-07:00

yay! Guess what! Our new line of quite fabulous shrugs has begun! ...i know there's only one...but soon i shall make more! have faith! ;) please go to our SHOP to see

"Nadia"
aimee

The Victors!

2009-07-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Act II
Scene III

A Happy Field.
(Butterflies are fluttering through the daisies while the beetles content themselves with plodding through the grasses of the field.)

[Enter Genevieve, Marguerite and Aimee with important looks about them]

Genevieve: My, it took us longer than we thought to arrive in this Happy Field!
Marguerite: 'Tis true Sister. Thou shouldn'st maketh promises that you are unable to keep. What will these fair children of the Web think of thee?
Genevieve: I hope that they will forgive me and not think I am a deluder. It's just that this field is so far off from our place of abode!
Aimee: Ah well, let us get on with the business and not fritter away the time that they have so generously bestowed upon us.
Genevieve: You speak true my sister, let us push on.

The victors of the giveaway are....
Adelheide from The Garret Corner who was the first one to comment and chose the "Ooh La La Fa La" bracelet.
and
Civalwardancer of Daughters Arise has won the "Summer Field" hemp bracelet!

We send our hearty well wishes to the winners and hope that they will enjoy their bracelets! And to all the rest of you who have participated we would like to reward you with a coupon for Pretty Wit. And keep your eyes opened for the next giveaway which is rumored to surface VERY soon!

Until we meet again.... Adieu!

[Exeunt]

Giveaway and New Items

2009-07-08T15:52:00.000-07:00

Don't miss your chance to enter the giveaway! Only two days to go. :)

Here are a couple of new bracelets. In the shop now!Remember, FREE shipping on almost everything in the shop (including these bracelets) and also, if you participate in the giveaway you will also receive a coupon for 10% off.

Have a lovely day everyone!
Genevieve

Apologies

2009-07-03T01:24:00.000-07:00

ACT II
Scene II

A clover covered hill.

The sun is setting
The sky is pink
The wind is abetting
The sisters in their sink.

Marguerite: *ahem* What?
Genevieve: Well, it had to rhyme! What else rhymes with pink? I ask thee?
Aimee: Clink. Ink. Link....
Genevieve: Ok, ok.... thank you. I am much obliged. (leans toward audience) NOT SO!

Genevieve: It is time my sisters, that we make our apologies.
Marguerite: Yes, let us hasten to make our apologies so that we can administer reparation to these good and noble people!
Aimee: Hear! Hear!

"Apologies for what?" you may ask. Well, we'll tell you. For being very negligent and not posting for such a long time. We are very naughty and we BEG your forgiveness!

(photo by John Phillips)

To make it up to you we have decided to have a big sale at our shop and some giveaway's to boot. Almost every item in our shop has FREE shipping until the 7th of July!

SO, this is a sneak attack! The FIRST person to comment on this post wins her choice of the two bracelets. (Don't panic, your comment may not show up right away, but I will get an e-mail notification telling me who was first.) If you weren't first, don't cry....there's no reason to fret! All the other comments we get before the 10th of July will go into a hat and we will choose a random winner that day.
To qualify to win you must peek into our shop and then come back and tell us what your favorite item was. Make sure that we can reach you somehow if you are the winner. For additional chances to win you can do one or more of these:
#1 "Heart" our Etsy shop
#2 Follow this blog
#3 Make a purchase at Pretty Wit
#4 Blog about this giveaway
#5 All of the above
Make sure you come back and make a separate comment for EACH one of these options that you choose to do! If you already follow the blog then just leave a comment telling us that you do so that you will get your additional entry.

And if someone does all of these things (say what her favorite item is, heart the Etsy shop, Follow this blog, purchase something from our Etsy shop and blog about this giveaway) they will receive these pretty recycled envelopes! There are 10 envelopes in the set.

And just for giggles, everyone who participates in this giveaway will receive a 10% off coupon for Pretty Wit to use on whatever you choose!

Genevieve: Thank you and fare thee well my good people. May we meet soon in some happy field of daisies and grass and butterflies and beetles!

Featured!

2009-06-20T01:16:00.001-07:00

My pink lemonade bracelet is featured in this lovely treasury made by Bella's Bowtique! Look at these darling bows she makes! (click on picture)

Thanks Bella's Bowtique!
Love,
Genevieve

Pretty Pink...

2009-06-03T02:14:00.000-07:00

An Heirloom Tomato Pincushion! And what's more, it's PINK!
It is yours to survey...

I know it's very slow going around here... but fear not! We shall get our little brains and hands working busily away again soon!
Until we come again to this place,
Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

Hats Galore

2009-05-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

Hello wonky dorys!

I have put three hats in the shop! They are fun for you and for your American Girl/18 inch doll!

First (a people hat) we have:

The Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

Then we have a fun frilly hat for your American Girl doll or any 18 inch doll:

Kay Marie Hat

And a fun retro glamor girl hat for your American Girl or 18 inch doll.

The Abby hat

I hope you like them all!
---Aimee

post script: Stay tuned in to win a giveaway!

Pink Lemonade

2009-04-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

New bracelet in the shop! And don't forget about the sale.
The giveaway is still in the process....but it IS coming. Never fear! :)

~Genevieve

Peek!

2009-04-10T00:22:00.000-07:00

In the shop...

Love,
Genevieve

April Showers Sale

2009-04-07T00:44:00.001-07:00

There's a sale happening in our shop!

Thanks for looking!
Love,
Genevieve

Just the thing for Spring!

2009-04-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

Hello Fancie Dandies!
NEW! Pea pod needle cases in the shop!
I'll be putting more in very soon! =]
Go take a look!

Have a fancy day!
~Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

The Nimble Thimble

2009-03-29T20:06:00.000-07:00

Miss Morgandy the Robin has found a home! I'm sure by now she is great friends with Miss H. who now has her. So, as a 'thank you' I would like to show you all some items from her lovely etsy shop!

The Nimble Thimble

{click on pictures to view more pictures}

I just love all of it! She is an excellent seamstress and a very lovely person too! =]
Please go take a look at her shop!

Also, I will be putting some more sewing box *edibles* in the shop this week so be sure to check back!
Have a Pretty day!
~Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

I love a giveaway!

2009-03-23T16:36:00.000-07:00

There are three lovely giveaways happening at the moment! How exciting!

This one is très jolie! Take a tour through this blog: Paris Hotel Boutique Journal! You can enter the giveaway until the 27th.

There is a lovely little giveaway over at Anna's Trunk! She has the loveliest Etsy shop as well. Be sure to enter before the 31st! Excellent notion!

This one sounds like a lot of fun for us business owners! Hop over to Simply Grove for a chance to win oodles of business cards! Hurry, this giveaway ends on the 24th!

Happy Monday to you all!
Genevieve

Hello Friends!

2009-03-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

Whew! It's been a long time...
We just got back from our vacation in Florida! Wahoo!!
But we've all been dreaming of what we'll put in the shop next! So, hopefully, you will not have to wait forever before we have some new things for sale.

I just sold my last 'heirloom tomato pincushion'! Yay! {Thank you Miss Karol!} So, I'll be making some more of those soon!
Also, I just started on some new sewing box goodies to dangle before your eyes. =] But you'll have to wait till I get them in the shop to see them! I know, not fair... Since you all are jumping off your seats, running around in circles with anticipation, exclaiming that you cannot possibly wait!!
Heh heh... just kidding. =]

In the mean time... Check out these adorable wee pincushions by May Farm Cottage

They are made out of little tin jello molds! So cute!{Click on picture to view in her shop}

And I am in Love with this Bag made out of a Tea Towel!

{Click on picture to view in her shop}

She also has some more vintage goodies, adorable hand sewn ornaments, luscious soaps and beautiful crocheted items! Please go check it out!
Here is the link:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5917703

Anyway... Off to the land of music practice and THEN back to the etsy shop workings of the daisy mind!

eheh... =]
~Marguerite
www.prettywit.etsy.com

Love and music.....

2009-02-13T23:17:00.000-08:00

Click on the picture to view the listing for this amazingly beautiful work of art by Cafe Baudelaire.
Isn't it gorgeous? (only $4.50!) Be sure to check out the other prints by Cafe Baudelaire. I love all of them.

Happy Valentine's Day my friends!

Hope yours is filled with love, music, dancing, flowers or chocolate....or all of the above! :)

Genevieve

I heart glitter, hearts and lace!

2009-02-12T13:04:00.000-08:00

Check out the little treasury of Etsy Valentinish finds on our other blog...

XO~Genevieve

A Sale what ho?!

2009-02-11T22:16:00.000-08:00

Hi there friends!
We are having a sale at Pretty Wit because...well, just because! And don't forget everyone who participated in the giveaway received a 20% off coupon for anything in the shop...(sale items too!) Just check out the Sale section.

Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day!

XOXO! Genevieve

P.S. If you participated in one of the giveaways or both and haven't received your coupon yet just leave a comment with your e-mail and I will send that to you right away! -G

Mrs. Merryfeather...

2009-01-29T20:29:00.000-08:00

This is Mrs. Merryfeather. She is very intelligent. She loves mysteries and is always on the lookout for a case she can solve. She suspects everyone and it is impossible to win an argument with her. She can be rather "giddy-gaddy" at times and it is hard to keep up with her conversation. She's quick and rather peculiar and will find every opportunity to crack the case. So don't be surprised when you invite her to tea and find her crawling under furniture or standing in a dark corner listening in on seemingly meaningless conversations.

And when someone kidnaps your poodle or leaves their size 9 1/2 penny-loafers on your doorstep, you know who to call...
Please go and say 'ello to her in the shop! {Click HERE}
- -Thanks Anna K. for the brilliant idea of the name! - -
xo ~Marguerite
Pretty Wit

Meet Morgandy the Robin...

2009-01-22T17:08:00.000-08:00

{Click on picture to visit Morgandy in the shop}

Hello Lovers!
This is one of my favorite birds I've ever made! She is a robin of good taste.
Please go visit her in our shop! I'm sure she would love to meet you!
Thanks!
~Marguerite
Pretty Wit

Professor Flimmeny Woo...

2009-01-21T18:18:00.001-08:00

A new "Wolly Pop" in the shop!
(Click on pictures to view the Professor in the shop!)

I've just put this guy in the shop! He is my first large size that I've put in there. Please go and check him out!
Love, Marguerite
Pretty Wit

Of totes and letter writing....

2009-01-18T23:23:00.001-08:00

Some new items in the shop!
(click on pictures)

Thank you for looking! I think it might be almost time for another giveaway? What do you say?

~Genevieve

Free shipping in the US! = Paper Dolls and Dresses

2009-01-12T19:51:00.001-08:00

Hello all you shoppers, lookers, Shakespeareans, girly-girls, silly pheasants or any other furry creature of one kind or another, I bid you, Good Day.

I have marked *FREE SHIPPING! ONLY MONTH OF JANUARY! HURRY!* on some items of import....
(click on pictures for more info and photos)

The Paper Dolls:

Lucille (not colored)

Lucille (colored)

Margo (not colored)

note: these paper dolls come with 4 outfits/dresses each.

And the "Jolly Judy Party Dress" is free shipping in US also!

Thank you for looking :)
much love,
Aimee

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Winner....

2009-01-01T21:21:00.000-08:00

Act II

Scene I

Returning to the same wooded glen as before (cute woodland animals included)

Enter Marguerite, Genevieve, Aimee and Patsy with frolicking and jubilation.

Patsy: Toowoo.. I prithee good maidens, keep me in suspense no longer... To where shall I be flying hence?

Aimee(In a foul temperament): Peace flying fool! Give us audience and your thirst for knowledge will be quenched.

Genevieve: Good Sister you talk much and think little.... Though Patsy is a little feather brained, she is not a fool.

Marguerite: The more fool I for inviting "The Younger" here.

Genevieve: Let us now proceed with the task at hand. A most jovial task it is too!

Aimee: Yea, let us proceedeth and conquereth.

Genevieve and Marguerite (in unison): shh.

The mixing-eth of the names-eth

The reaching in of the hand-eth

And the winner-eth is...

Congratulations D'Rae-eth! (Hey! Stop with the 'eth's!)

Patsy: (dear audience, we regret to inform you that amid the flappings and hootings and goings on we could not quite make out anything the dear bird was saying, however, from various other birds and squirrels educated in Owl speech we gather that she is overjoyed to meet the author of Slices of Life and will be flying there as quickly as her wings will carry her.)

Marguerite: When the sun sets behind a clover covered hill, then shall we see thee again.

Genevieve: Farewell, farewell, farewell....

Aimee: I'm sure one farewell will suffice.

Marguerite: adieu.... eth.

[Exeunt]

hoot, hoot... but what can this be?

2008-12-18T18:54:00.000-08:00

A Giveaway!!

Act 1
Scene 4

A wooded glen with little fuzzy critters nibbling on small and fragrant blossoms of white poking up through the new fallen snow.

Enter Marguerite with whimsical expression, a little owl perched on her shoulder and her usual following of birds...

Marguerite: Alas... Here is the place where in due course I must part with thee dear Patsy.
My heart... it does so ache at the very thought. Yet I know it shall be for the good of all. O! What joy you shall bring to the lucky winner of the giveaway! Your sweet song and gentle ways would encourage even the hardest heart to swoon! O that I were that fortuitous winner that I might have you! Alas... that individual is not myself but another.... And who shall it be? Someone who is more deserved than I. They shall be all courage and honor and...

Enter Aimee and Genevieve with noses pointed toward the sky in lofty disdain.

Aimee: Peace good sister... Have we not heard you from miles away that you should carry on so?

Genevieve: Indeed!

Marguerite: Then what would you have my sisters? A ballad instead? A stanza? Or perhaps an excerpt from Lear or Hamlet for a more dramatic take...

Genevieve: For soothe... be still and listen to the wisdom that we bring forth.

Aimee: Yes, 'tis true dear fellows that this is the time of the wonder that shall be the giveaway.
You must follow these rules in order to be privy to this great ordeal.

Genevieve: They are as follows -

Leave a comment with-
1. Your name
2. A way we can contact you if you are that lucky winner
3. Your favorite kind of cheese
4. and Put a link to this giveaway on your blog (only if you so desire), to get one extra chance to win! Then let us know!

The Giveaway will end on New Years Day. So hurry and sign up!This is Patsy. A genuine "Wolly Pop" made (with love) by Marguerite of Pretty Wit.
In these pictures she is posed as a Christmas ornament but could also be used as a key chain, a rear view mirror decoration or just a little friend for when you need cheering up. =]
She is about 3 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide made of embossed and flat felt, red embroidery thread and stuffed with eco-snow (an environmentally friendly alternative to polyester).
Also, has a $15.00 value!!

If you would like to see more Wolly Pops, please visit our etsy shop at: prettywit.etsy.com

With sincerest regards...
Marguerite, Genevieve and Aimee

All wrapped up

2008-12-18T09:46:00.000-08:00

Here is Anna's prize from the giveaway we we had last month all wrapped up before we gave it to her. Stay tuned for another giveaway soo-hoooon. ;) Hope you are all enjoying a beautiful and peaceful Christmas!

Genevieve

Jolly Judy Party Dress...

2008-12-13T17:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Silly Wonders! This is the dress i made for you, so that you can look
like your from the swingin' forties!

The Jolly Judy Party Dress

The perfect dress with the perfect accessories....
(ring is not for sale :(. But this glamorous necklace (sold by luxedeluxe) would be a gorgeous contrast with the dress! (click on pic to view) make sure you have something to sparkle and beautify!)

Genevieve was gracious enough to take the pictures of Bea, and
I was there to supervise......or get in the way....Thanks ever so much!

By the way it looks fabulous with "black alligator" heels

criss-cross, halter, strait, (strait and angled in at back or strapless not shown in photos)

I am ever faithfully yours,
Aimee

New items in Store...

2008-12-13T02:39:00.000-08:00

Alec the Awesome

The Sugarplum Fairy

Spanish Chocolate for 18" doll

I just put these in our store! Have fun!
xo~Marguerite
ps Don't forget about free shipping in December! (See shop announcement for details)

Award!

2008-12-11T13:51:00.000-08:00

We just received this award from Amanda Beth! I know I've already told you about her but you should really check out her blog. Right now, she has a gift guide on her blog full of great ideas for the fashionista on your list or of course, for yourself! She's also doing a giveaway. Only a few more days and no entries so you have a big chance at winning. :)

The qualifications for this award:
You give this award to five bloggers who:
1. Inspire you
2. Make you smile and laugh
3. Give amazing information
4. Are a great read
5. Have an amazing design
6. And any other reasons you can think of that makes them uber amazing!

The rules for the distribution of the award are as follows:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 5 blogs (can be more) that for you are Uber Amazing! ***if you don’t have 5 that’s okay.***
3. Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.
4. Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from.

We nominate:
The Art of Clothes (a gorgeous and inspiring fashion/sewing blog)
A Banner of Crimson (Pretty and modest feminine couture)
May Farm (this one will make you want to make everything in your life more beautiful.)
Simply Grove (an essential guide to making your home beautiful and stylish)
Starlight Musings (lovely posts about early movie stars and more)

Thanks so much Amanda! :)
Love,
The Three Spinsters

New Jewelry

2008-12-10T22:20:00.000-08:00

New jewelry in the shop!
And remember free shipping (U.S. only)on orders over $25.

Happy Wednesday!
~Genevieve

Free shipping at Pretty Wit!

2008-12-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

Hear ye hear ye!
December special at our Etsy shop!

FREE SHIPPING to residents inside United States on orders totaling $25 or more (not including shipping). Please contact us BEFORE buying the item(s)and we will adjust the listing(s) for you!

Visit www.prettywit.etsy.com to get started! Great stocking stuffers and more! Hurry, offer ends December 31st, 2008.

Have a Pretty day friends!
Genevieve

Giveaway News, Bracelets and Coupons

2008-12-07T13:48:00.000-08:00

Chocolate Sky in the shop!

Gypsy Girl Bracelet in the shop!

The other bracelets from the giveaway are in the shop now! Even though you didn't win the giveaway you still have a chance to "score". Check them out. Also, everyone who participated in the giveaway will be receiving a coupon for Pretty Wit very soon! Thanks to you all for making it so fun!! We loved reading all the comments. So much fun in fact that there will be having another giveaway soon! Keep checking back for details!

Have a Pretty day!
Genevieve