Volume #5 : Edition #7 : July, 2008
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summer soirees & backyard barbeques
Tis the season to hang out with the neighbors, party with friends, dine on grilled goodies and kick back a few cold ones. Whether you’re planning a party or have a few events inked on your calendar, we have the perfect wares to make it memorable. Check out our hip recommendations HERE. (and don’t forget the funny cocktail napkins!)
Now that it’s been a couple weeks since school has let out, you might be hearing this phrase more often, “Mom… I’m bored”. Do not fear- we’ve got the goods to entertain them during long car rides, lazy afternoons and drawn out evenings. Click HERE to see some of our savvy suggestions.
And if you find yourself strolling down the sunny streets of Berkley on a lazy Sunday afternoon, feel free to stop by catching fireflies. Our doors are open from 12-5.
Congratulations to Laura Kenrick of Berkley, Valerie McBain of Rochester Hills and Janet Novak 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 July (7/1-7/7 2008) for 25% off ONE pet 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 3154 in that order, simply print this page and bring in your matching valid license to catching fireflies during the month of July 2008 and we'll give you a $100 catching fireflies' gift card! |
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Pick a Flag and Save |
July 12, 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: |
wine bottle plant nanny set $13.50
Leave for long weekends? Forget to water your posies regularly? Like to drink wine and garden? These clever plant nannies are for you! Simply stick the terra cotta diffuser in your plant, fill up an empty wine bottle with water and place it in your pot. Ta-da… your flowers will stay nice and moist!
meet Will Power $8.50
Is ice cream calling your name nightly? Are chocolate bars whispering in your ear? Do doughnuts sing the praises of sweet glazes? Sounds like you might need the help of Will Power. This handsome fellow will help ward off such cravings with his oh-so-polite positive affirmations. Click HERE to take a listen.
whoo’s there bedtime shadow book 14.50
All you need is a flashlight to transform your child's bedroom into an exciting adventure. Shine the light through the pages of this unique book to cast shadows onto their bedroom wall. Bedtime stories have never been so memorable!
To see what other goodies have arrived recently, click HERE
personal flower fan $15.50
This fur coat thing we’ve got going on is great for cooler months, but when July hits… it gets a little steamy. That’s why we’ve both invested in these pretty posy fans.
Click HERE to see Tuesday enjoying the beautiful breeze.
Meet Pam Mitchell and Gracie Exline, a mother & daughter team from Milton, Florida. Their small cottage industry began with a few paint brushes and some reclaimed hurricane debris. Pretty soon they were turning tin trash into whimsical decor that can be used inside or outside. Every sign is one of a kind and painted by hand. The rust, random nail holes and dents are all part of the charm of these recycled sayings.
Enjoy 15% off their pieces NOW through July on the website AND at both the stores. Click on the link above to view the products we have available on-line.
I was rich, if not in money, in sunny hours and summer days, and spent them lavishly.
-Thoreau
I’ve always loved this quote… especially how Thoreau uses the word lavishly. It paints such a delicious picture.
What are some of your favorite quotes and why?
email us at quotes@catchingfireflies.com
I went to a delightful little party recently and was introduced to my new favorite summer drink. (click on the link to see this pretty punch)
Combine the following:
1 can (12 fluid ounce) frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 can (12 fluid ounce) frozen pink lemonade concentrate
1 can (12 fluid ounce) frozen limeade concentrate
1 bottle (750 mL) white wine, chilled
1 liter carbonated water, chilled
2 bottles (750 mL) pink champagne, chilled
Add ice to keep chilled, along with frozen raspberries, sliced limes, and fresh mint leaves for garnish.
Your guests will be asking for seconds and thirds of this pretty punch! Thanks Sarah for serving up and sharing this sweet concoction.
What are some of your favorite recipes?
email us at recipes@catchingfireflies.com
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A lovely little laid back ditty that yearns for the simpler times of Louis Armstrong’s era. (click on the link to hear this little ditty.) |
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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If you're looking for a little inspiration in the kitchen or enjoy being crafty with (or without) your kids... this sweet little blog will be right up your alley.
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What are some of your favorite sites and why?
email us at hipsites@catchingfireflies.com
Poo-pourri $9.95
Plan on spending a weekend up north with friends or family? Don’t forget to bring this magical potion that’ll help the bathroom stay smelling citrusy fresh!
Poo-pourri is a blend of all natural essential oils that virtually eliminate bathroom odors. Unlike most air fresheners that try to mask odor, patent-pending Poo-pourri is designed to be sprayed directly onto the toilet bowl water BEFORE you use the bathroom.
The all natural essential oil secret formula creates a film on the toilet water surface, effectively trapping embarrassing odors. Flushing releases the odor neutralizing formula into the air leaving the bathroom citrus fresh.
I think this makes an original and very useful hostess gift. It’s also bound to bring on the laughs at a wedding shower and makes a great addition to any college bound care package.
Tell us about some of your favorite gifts you've given or received from catching fireflies.
email us at gifts@catchingfireflies.com
Thanks for coming out to our big sidewalk sale and enjoying the festivities of the Berkley Art Bash. It was a fantastic success! |
To celebrate catching fireflies winning BEST GIFT SHOP, the gals and I kicked up our heels at the oh-so-fancy HOUR Magazine Best of Detroit Party. (click on the link to watch us get our groove thing on) |
Catching fireflies has been busy buzzing around the local papers this June including a Poo-pourri mention in the Observer Eccentric, accolades for our green efforts in the Oakland Business Review and we were voted BEST GIFT SHOP & BEST UNIQUE SHOP in theBest of the Best in the Daily Tribune. |
Since our dear Samson's passing, our cat Tuesday has diligently been greeting Steve and me at the door when we return home... but it's just not the same. We both agreed it was time to bring a new pooch into our home. |
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 Cherie Haney of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She pierces through metal with a plasma cutter nearly as fast as she can draw on paper when she creates her playful Shadow Charms.
Her path to becoming an artist began in a high school band class when she started playing the French horn only to realize that she wasn't musically talented at all. What she came to realize was that she was attracted to the shiny metal and rolling curves of the instrument and wondered how it was made. She quickly dropped band and enrolled in metal arts where she found her true passion.(click on the link to see more)
Of course, feel free to forward our fun-filled enews to your favorite gift-givin’ gals and deal lovin’ divas. We hope our tid-bits of inspiration made your day brighter.
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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