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Upcoming Shows:
2009: The fall craft show season is in full swing. Please stop by one in your area!

Friday, Nov 13	Rosemont School of the Holy Child; Rosemont, PA (6pm - 10 pm)
Thurs, Nov 19	St. Denis Ladies Night Out in Havertown, PA (7pm-10pm)
Friday, Nov 20	IHM in Wilmington, DE (5pm-9pm)
Sat & Sun Nov 21 & 22	St Cornelius Church, Chadds Ford, PA; Sat 10-5; Sun 8:30am-3pm
Wed, Dec 2	Villanova University; Connelly Center (10am-6pm)
Thursday, Dec 3	Radley Run Garden Club Fashion Show; Radley Run CC (9am-12 noon)
Friday, Dec 4	St Pius Ladies Night Out; at St Pius in Broomall, PA (7-10 pm)
Saturday, Dec 5	Garnet Valley Middle School (9am-3pm)
Thursday, Dec 10	Home show in Newtown Square, PA (email me for details)

GALLERY ONE: now carries some cuteandpreppy.com items - headbands, keychains, pet collars, & barrettes. Not only is this a great custom art and framing store, they also do kids birthday parties ! This charming store can be found on Ridge Road & Route 202 in the Olde Ridge Village shops in Chadds Ford, PA.

VINTAGE HOME: also now carries some items - headbands, keychains, pet collars, & barrettes. This wonderful Main Line store is located at 83 E. Old Lancaster Ave in Paoli, PA. The store has many "cottage chic style" pieces and is well worth the visit.

HOME SHOWS: a great excuse to get good friends together ! if you are interested in hosting a trunk show at your home or office, please e-mail me at michele@cuteandpreppy.com for details. You can earn 10 % of the night's sales in cash or cuteandpreppy.com dollars just for hosting!

KNOW OF ANY SHOWS/FUNDRAISERS?: if your school or organization is hosting an event & you would be interested in having us there, please send me an e-mail at: michele@cuteandpreppy.com

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The business began in early 2005 when I noticed jacquards and preppy ribbons appearing in local boutiques - on watches, flip flops and more. I was a little put off by the high prices (up to $50 per item) and thought they could be much cuter. I have always loved the preppy and classic look and thought about starting a new business which could provide affordable, memorable, and always-in-style gifts for all ages.

My mother in-law gave me a sewing machine for the holidays and I started sewing. My mom took my items to a craft show in February and after the first two days, we sold 13 watches & 2 belts. A year later through craft shows, referrals, and resales in stores we had sold over 1,000 items. The following year sales equalled the same amount in the holiday season alone.

To date over 11,000 items have been handmade and sold. With the help and support of a loyal customer base we're excited to watch how the business has changed over the years . It has gone from just watches & belts to a great selection of gifts for all ages. I am truly grateful for all my customers ~ thanks to them the business has grown enough that I am able to have a flexible schedule and work from home, which is extremely important to me. Many thanks to my mom (who takes my items to all her shows and won't accept anything in return), my mother in law (whose gift jump started the business), my husband (who often helps with my Villanova deliveries) and our two little girls - who have inspired me as they grow - even though that growth is happening way too fast in our eyes : ) .

GIVING BACK: Many items and a portion of the profits have been donated to help raise money for various causes such as: breast cancer fundraisers, family support groups, silent auctions, numerous local schools, community organizations, and clubs. I enjoy creating each item and thrive on maintaining happy customers.

If you have a suggestion, question, or any comments please send an email to: michele@cuteandpreppy.com Your best compliment is to pass the link along to your friends. Here's the link which you can cut and paste into an email to anyone you know: http://www.cuteandpreppy.com/

Thanks for visiting & for your continued support,
Michele

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