Volume #5 : Edition #3 : March, 2008
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Hop on in for a little taste of spring!
The Easter bunny is making his stop early this year, but not to fear – we have all the delightful goodies he needs to fill baskets to the brim. Peruse some of his favorite picks in our sweet spring gift guide.
Even though there is still snow on the ground, we’ve got some serious spring fever… which means we’re offering delirious deals in-store and on-line EVERYDAY in March. Make sure not to miss out on these sweet savings by signing up to get the latest blog postings delivered right to your email inbox. Click HERE to see the first of many marvelous bargains!
Congratulations to Amy Ordona of Beverly Hills, Stephanie Prosser of Rochester and Marci Branderhost from the on-line sign-up. They are the winners of our $63 Dollar Shopping Spree! Every time you come into catching fireflies, sign up and you could be next month’s winner.
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First Week Favorite |
Print a coupon valid the first week of March (3/1-3/7 2008) for 25% off ONE kitchen item of your choice. Get your coupon HERE. |
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License Lottery |
If the last 4 digits of your driver's license match 8037 in that order, simply print this page and bring in your matching valid license to catching fireflies during the month of March 2008 and we'll give you a $100 catching fireflies' gift card! |
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Wear Green - Save Green |
March 15, Saturday 10-6 |
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Happy Birthday To You! |
Come in and shop on your birthday. Present your valid driver's license at the time of your purchase and we'll give you 20% off your total purchase. There's no clubs to join or coupons to bring, but here are the birthday rules: |
flower gel gems $6.50
One sure way to guarantee flowers before Easter is by sticking a few of these pretties on your window. They’re the perfect solution to brightening up these last dreary winter days.
good luck garden-in-a-bag $8.50
Another way to bring a little green (and luck) into your home is with these clever garden-in-a-bags. Other garden sentiments include, thank you, just because, lavender and catnip.
lavender bath tea $3.50
Tea isn't just for your kitchen cabinet; it's perfect for the tub too! This relaxing lavender+ bergamot (bergamot - small fruit-bearing citrus tree) tea bag is made for your bath tub. Fill your tub and let the bag steep for a few minutes while you prepare for a relaxing and aromatic experience.
Want to see some of our other latest finds? Just click on the JUST IN section.
dress up kitty-cat book $12.50
Even though we typically just wear our natural coats of fur, we still do enjoy kitty fashions… and this book is oh-so-stylish. We love the bunny version too! (perfect for an Easter basket)
Meet Carla Geraghty of Serendipity Glass Studio in California. She creates delightful little vases that are bound to cheer up any window, mirror or refrigerator. A portion of her story reads, "I found serendipity to be the perfect name for my glass studio as it was a fortunate accident I stumbled upon the art of glass. Soon after I began stained glass, I branched out to fused glass. After much experimentation I serendipitously created a fused glass vase which has become my signature.”
Enjoy 15% off her pieces NOW through March on the website AND at both the stores. Click on the link above to view the products we have available on-line.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
-Picasso
This is one of Carla’s favorite quotes and I believe it rings true.
What are some of your favorite quotes and why?
email us at quotes@catchingfireflies.com
I don't know about you, but this frigid business gets pretty tiring come early March (as I'm typing with my feet firmly planted on a heating pad). But there's nothing like a delicious dish of homemade mac and cheese to warm my hands and heart... yummmmm!
MAKES:4 to 6 servings
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
1 (8-ounce) package dried elbow macaroni or favorite pasta (about 2 1/4 cups,uncooked)
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
Toppings (optional):
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn heat to medium; gradually whisk in milk, and cook over medium heat, stirring or whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in pasta, mustard, and next 4 ingredients, stirring just until cheese begins to melt.
3. Pour pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano or more Cheddar. If desired, top with fresh breadcrumbs, and drizzle evenly with melted butter.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
What are some of your favorite recipes?
email us at recipes@catchingfireflies.com
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Need a little lift to your day? Just click on this link and hit play, BUT I want to warn you, Mika makes some pretty infectious tunes and the chorus of Lollipop will be most likely be in your head all day long. |
We'd love to hear about some of your favorite musicians and links to their sites.
email us at cds@catchingfireflies.com
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One of the reasons why catching fireflies is looking so spring-tastic lately is because of all the super cute bunny & chick photos plastered over our pretty pastel magnet boards. These adorable pics are just a small sampling of the photos (and videos) you can view on cute overload... appropriately named to say the least. It's the perfect place to visit if you need to add a little 'oooohh or awwwe' to your day.
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What are some of your favorite sites and why?
email us at hipsites@catchingfireflies.com
wine wafers $8.75 (on sale for $6.56 this month)
These are one of my favorite finds this year because I think they make the perfect hostess gift with a bottle of wine. These gourmet wafers were first introduced in 1640 as a treat for the rich and famous. Early wafers were baked between waffle-like plates imprinted with the likeness of the man who would soon become Bohemia's patron saint. The wafers are light, low fat, and delicious.
How to enjoy these delicious wafers? First, pour a glass of your favorite wine.
Second, take a large bite of the wine wafer. Third, take a small sip of wine then swallow.
They’re available in lemon-vanilla for white wines and mocha-chocolate for red wines.
Tell us about some of your favorite gifts you've given or received from catching fireflies.
email us at gifts@catchingfireflies.com
If you think catching fireflies is the best place to shop for hip gifts in Metro Detroit, show your love by voting for us in Hour Detroit's "2008 Best of Detroit" The ballots are still available in the March edition and the deadline for entry is March 10th so don’t delay… please vote for us today! |
Are you artistic, creative or cleverly crafty? If so, the Berkley Chamber of Commerce invites you to apply to the 7th Annual Art Bash on June 14. Deadline to apply is April 1. |
If you're looking to add a little whimsy to your Easter basket this year... why not make a few of these cute bluebird eggs to keep your jellybeans company? They’re simple to make and will definitely add some personality to your Easter table. |
We'd like to see some photos of how you've decorated your home with items from catching fireflies. Send us your photos (smaller jpeg files) and story.
email us at photos@catchingfireflies.com
Meet Masha D'yans, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia. She creates magical watercolor images that transport you to a fairytale-like world.
Her bio reads, "Masha moved to the U.S. when she was 14. After high school, which was spent following her artistic muse, she gained admission to the fine arts program at Cooper Union for The Advancement of Science and Art in New York where she studied painting, printmaking and graphic design.
Feeling that so much art was lost in commerce, and, well, because she wanted to do what she loved, in 2002 Masha launched a greeting card company based on her own watercolors. Her playful, sensitive, colorful and tactile painting style draws on a plethora of inspirations including fashion, animation, calligraphy, Japanese art, nature and, of course, Russian fairy tales. Whimsical and sophisticated, her themes are evocative of a child's imagination: euphoric abandon, everyday mystery, and the beauty of imperfection."
We'd love to hear about some of your favorite artists and links to their sites.
email us at artists@catchingfireflies.com
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