We won Third Place in Floats at the Eudora CPA

That's right!  We were (and are) winners.  Rebel Roxie Rose won 3rd in the float division in the CPA parade.  Our float designer (Roxie) has placed in parades for other organizations in the past.  This year she had a chance to do it up right for our own shop.  She started planning early.  But the heat came and we weren't sure we could manage to participate.  We only had her hubby's pick-up to use (and thanks to him for allowing us to doll it up).  She worked hard the days before the parade getting everything together and putting together bubble wands and glow sticks with candy attached to toss out to kids on the route.  Then the day of the parade was really a hot one!  She covered the top of the cab, had help from the littlest rebel getting decorations made, and put the signs together that hung on each side of the bed.  I helped by cutting out the letters we used on 3 of the signs.  Then in the late hot afternoon sun we set up the girls in the back of the truck.

First we built a riser and covered it, carried "Patty" (our manniquin/dress form) to the truck bed.  Patty didn't want to go and ran off and jumped off the river bridge, but all it did was caused her to be shorter--that's our story and we're stickin' to it.  After Patty had her little accident and became about 3 feet shorter, we had to make last minute adjustments to our display.  It took some inventive bunge binding, but she made the parade with her two friends; Freida and Francine Frogleg.  If you remember, the Frogleg girls were put out of commission by vandals here a few weeks ago.  But the troopers that they are, they came out to make an appearance for the parade.  Francine helped to steady poor old Patty as Frieda rode along on the purple lawn chair.  The Frogleg girls were not going to miss the parade.  They wanted to get out and show everyone they were still able to have fun.

On to some subjects that are more solemn.  First, thanks to all that wished us condolences on the loss in our extended Rebel Roxie Rose family.  We passed them on to the immediate family memebers.  Thanks for your concern.  Next, we said good-bye to a wonderful vendor we had with us since the beginning of this venture.  Gail's Doll Clothes out of Olathe, Kansas will no longer have her products in the store.  However, if you need clothes for 18" or 15" dolls, we can direct you to her.  She also has an Etsy shop.  Thanks for being with us Gail and Amy.  You were wonderful to work with this last several months.  Another vendor that has moved on is Julie Smith of Two Freckled Frogs in Lawrence.  Good luck, Julie, in your monogramming and applique business.  That is all of the serious news, now on to more about what is ongoing~

Fun is a big part of Rebel Roxie Rose's mission. Unique, quality goods at affordable prices and a fun place to shop. We have had some changes to our line this month.  We will be offering some new bling while supplies last.  Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but these sparkly rhinestones run a close second!

I have more news and things to show you, but I better go before you get tired of reading!  Next time, I'll show you some of our new furniture!  Until next blog. . . .