Midnight Madness and More!!!! Important Information from Rebel Roxie Rose

If you have been following our blog, you know Rebel Roxie Rose is a unique boutique specializing in a variety of merchandise made by artisans working within 250 miles of Douglas County, Kansas.  We have wide selection of unique and quality items to choose from at the shop.  We sell for the vendors, they set their prices, many take special orders and/or personalize items.  Something for everyone to enjoy.  Shop with us and you can have unique and/or one of a kind items and help stimulate our local economy.   

            Come and visit Rebel Roxie Rose beginning Thanksgiving week.  In true holiday fashion, we will be having our own MIDNIGHT MADNESS sale Thanksgiving evening beginning at 8:00 pm and running until Midnight.  Come in before heading to the big box stores and take advantage of some great deals.  This is the only time some of these specials will be available during the holiday season.  We will have cookies, something to drink, time to chat and browse.  Don't miss this.  Even if you aren't wanting to buy yet, come by and see us and join the party!

Our hours will be different this week.  Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we have decided to close on Wednesday and open up at 8:00 pm Thanksgiving evening for a 4 hour Midnight Madness sale.  Here are our special hours for Thanksgiving week:

We will return to regular hours on Saturday, November 26. 
Beginning December 4 through December 18 we will be open Sunday afternoon from 12:00 to 6:00
for your Christmas shopping convenience.

Some of the things you will find at Rebel Roxie Rose: (new items added daily)

Christmas Ornaments                  Kitchen Tea Towel Sets                  Theme Furniture

Christmas Angels                        Bibs & Burp Cloths                         Florals and Wreaths
Christmas Earrings                     Receiving Blankets & Quilts            Pillows
Christmas Wreaths                    Onsies & Hooded Towels                 Machine Embroidered
Purses                                         Doll Clothes for                                 Tee Shirts
Baby Items                                      18” dolls                                         Hoodies
Tutus (infant and up)                         Cabbage Patch                         Decorative Boxes
Team Spirit Earrings                   Toy Buckets                                   Cute Sewing Kits
Fashion Earrings                         Children’s Aprons                            Metal Art
Holiday Earrings                         Aprons for Youth & Adult               Lanyards
Necklaces                                   Candles                                          Home Décor 
Bracelets                                    Soap                                                    Wall Hanging
Pins                                             Bath Salts                                           Table Runners
Personalized Poems                     Personalized Names                         Desk Accessories
                                                                                                                                     And More . .
                                                                                                    
Women’s Hand-Embellished Clothing (only one of each piece is available, sizes may vary from XS to W28)

Eudora is conveniently located between Kansas City and Topeka, so come on over!  Eudora is growing.  We have new stores that have opened recently.  One you might know is Penny Annie’s Sweet Shop.  They are taking popcorn orders now and will soon be ready to open their store.  Eudora downtown includes a fine gifts store, antique store, the quilt shop, Penny Annie’s, a breakfast-lunch café, a restaurant serving both Chinese and Mexican food and more.  There a several places to eat in Eudora.  We have a great drive-thru coffee place, Java To Go, out by K-10 highway.  Be sure to come and visit Rebel Roxie Rose and see how our little town has grown!

Have a wonderful week and hope to see you at the shop!

Lots of New Products for Sale

Here it is Thursday morning and I am getting ready to take my turn going into the shop.  There have been new additions to our line this week.  Roxie and Rose have been busy!  Here are our new treetop angels.  There will be more coming soon.

Cowgirl Angel

Naughty but Nice Angel

We do have some ornery things in our store.  A few, not a lot.  It is all in fun.  We apologize if we insult any one's sensibilities.  Our candle maker has one candle named "Monkey Butt", it smells like bananas.  We also have some borderline naughty ornaments on our tree.  Our goal is for people to have fun and maybe get a laugh or two when shopping in our store.  Please come by and see for yourself all the wonderful products we have displayed.  Here a two examples:

An ornament for the tattoo fan, a gag gift, or just to have a little fun.
Hand made (and applied tattoo) by Roxie Rose, $8

One of 4 different 5 x 7 framed vintage pictures to help remind you there is fun in the sun

somewhere during our winter time cold winds.  Have a vacation dream of your own only $5 each.

We have also been working on the hand embellished clothing.  Men's wear inspired pieces are in style this fall. Cute and affordable, that's Roxie's motto. Size small, $14.50 for the set, including the handcrafted pin.  Find all our very affordable clothing in Roxie's Closet.

Just a little more before I close for today.  For you facebook fans, Rebel Roxie Rose is running a contest on her facebook page.  The prize, one of the candles in our store made by the Scented Flame.

Also, we are going to run a special midnight madness sale for 4 hours on Thanksgiving evening.  More on this later!

I'll stop writing now, so you can get ready to go down and see me at the store at 101 West 10th Street, Eudora, KS, in the building where Byrnes Pharmacy was for over 40 years.  Come and visit even if you aren't ready to buy yet!  Hope to see you soon . . . .

Getting Ready for the Holidays

Roxie and Rose were up late last night working in the shop.  There were lots of things to do.  Yesterday, Roxie worked on the Christmas tree for the auction here in Eudora that will go to help fund the Mayor's Christmas Tree.  A program that helps the less fortunate in our town during the holiday season.  Our tree is made with a western theme.  From the cowgirl angel on top, down to the hearts, stars, and bells scattered throughout the tree.  It is decorated in denim and plaids with handcrafted ornaments on it.  The garland was made by hand, too. 

We have a "new" old vanity in our shop and have refinished the top of with with a decoupage design.  The window display is growing, with the addition of our 40+ year old tree we love to use.  It is decorated with handcrafted ornaments and has a western angel on top.  Decorations on this tree are priced to sell.  Get in early to get a chance to buy these one of a kind ornaments. 

Now, that is a Christmas tree!

Come by and see us soon.  Adding new products daily.  If you like what you see, spread the word to your friends and family.  We would love to have more people reading our blog!  Hope to see you soon at Rebel Roxie Rose . . .



Hours of Operations And More

Rebel Roxie Rose is officially up and open.  We are improving daily, but we have a huge variety of merchandise and new items coming in all of the time.  This week we will begin decorating for Christmas.  WE KNOW!  It seems so early, but everybody else does it . . . and no we wouldn't jump off of a bridge if everybody else did!  Well, at least I don't think we would. 

Now to the first order of business.  Our hours of operation will be set up to be a little longer for the holiday season.  We plan on the following:

What do you think of these hours?  You can send us a comment.  We may be open one or two Sunday afternoons closer to Christmas, if there is any interest.  Again, feel free to comment.  After the first of the year we may cut our hours some for a winter schedule.  We'll see.

Rebel Roxie Rose is Open

Hi!  Finally, we have opened the shop.  We are worn out, but it came out cute.  I will post some pictures of our window display, tutus paired with another vendors onesies, and the table in our "man cave".  That's right we have a man cave complete with chairs to sit in. 

We are excited to share all the wonderful items with you.  Be sure to visit our store soon.!

These were set up in the last 2 days.  Come and see us! 

Less Than 26 Hours Until We Open!

EEEEEEEEEEEK!  We have been working like crazy getting the store ready.  Does anyone plan on coming to our grand opening?  Will we be super busy or will no one show up?  So many questions and no answers. 

There is another shop that has opened this week in Eudora offering fine gifts and more.  We want to wish them the best of luck.  Some people are confused about which store is which.  Well, here is the low down.  Rebel Roxie Rose is the one on 10th Street, we have been in the arts and crafts business for ten years and have finally found a storefront here in our hometown.  We specialize in handcrafted products made within 250 miles or less of Eudora, KS.  The store will carry items from 12 different vendors, most bringing a number of different types of merchandise.  Each vendor is a member of our creative collective.  No two vendors make the exact same thing.  Most of our products are one of a kind and unique in its own way.  The store will be staffed by "Roxie and Rose" and the occasional "Rebel".  Walking into the shop will be like coming to a familiar, comfortable place,  where you can browse looking for that "just right" item for yourself or a friend.  Delivery for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays will be offered.  Many of our vendors accept special orders, so you can customize a purchase to your liking.  There are lots of reasons to shop with us and we certainly hope you will do that beginning this weekend.

While in Eudora, please visit other shops here in town.  For suggestions and recommendations, just ask us when you come in and we will be glad to direct you.  We have lots to offer here in our little town, so come and see us.  You will be pleasantly surprised at the variety we offer.

Thanks for your patronage in advance . . . until tomorrow! 

Like us and follow us on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebel-Roxie-Rose/197282136975150

A sample of our products:

Grand Opening Will Be Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12

We must apologize to everyone.  The word was spread that we would have a soft opening on Wednesday, but the vendors did such a good job of supplying us with products, it is taking longer then we anticipated to get it all set up and ready to open.  So the grand opening will be Friday and Saturday.  Mention reading this on the blog and receive a 10% discount on any purchase of $10 or more. 

Some of the products we carry:

Fashion Jewelry           Framed Art                   Candles                Onesies

Holiday Jewelry            Personalized Art           Soap                    Bibs

Team Spirit Jewelry     Name Poems                Florals                  Hooded Towel

Hair Clips                       Metal Art                      Aprons                 Doll Clothes

Clutches & Pouches     Tee-Shirts                     Dish Towels         Tutus

Hand Embellished Clothing and Hats

Work on the Store Continues. Grand Opening Set!

After all the talk, work, and hoopla, Rebel Roxie Rose has set the date for the grand opening of the store at 101 W. 10th Street, Suite B, Eudora, Kansas. We will have our grand opening:

Friday and Saturday November 11 and 12, 2011

We will open at 9:00 a.m and be open until 6:00 p.m.  Be sure to come and see us if you get a chance. We have had lots of great things brought into the store by vendors. Remember, when you shop with Roxie, you are supporting your local artisans. No member of our creative collective lives more than 250 miles from the store. We specialize in handcrafted items. We will also have some hand embellished products from the Rebel Roxie Rose line. Everything in our store has a personal touch. Many of our products are unique and one of a kind. Our inventory will change with the seasons and holidays. Many of our vendors will include extra holiday offerings. There are too many items to list them all, but below find a list of our vendors and a short description of their main products. Most of our vendors are on Facebook and many have websites. Many accept special orders at the store. Don't see what you are looking for in handcrafted items? Just give us a call at 785-550-6429 with questions or write us at rebelroxierose@yahoo.com.

 

Our vendors include:

 

A Lady With A Baby	Aprons, Baby Bibs, Wreaths, Hand Bags
Calico Whimsical	Personalized Framed Names, Tile Art and Sign, and Home Décor
Gail's Doll Clothes	Clothing for American Girl Dolls and Most 18" Dolls Including Socks, Hats, and Anklets
Goober Garments	Burp Cloths in 3 and 6 packs and Toy Baskets
Haute to Sew	Fabric Zippered Pouches, Totes, Clutches, E-reader Pouches, and Lanyards
J&S Metal Art	Decorative Metal Art, Western Theme Wall Hangings, Hand Quilted Baby Items and Table Runners
Kountry Tyme Creations	Machine Embroidery on Kids & Adults Aprons, Tees, Kitchen Towels, Hooded Bath Towels, and More
Lori Dalrymple	Decorative Boxes, Original Art Prints, Cards
Rebel Roxie Rose	Jewelry, Tutus, Name and Occupation Original Poems, Hand Embellished Clothing and Accessories
Scented Flame	Huge Variety of Scented Candles and Hand Cut Soap All in Beautiful Colors
Western Star Design	Silk Floral Arrangements, Wreaths, Wall Hangings, Western Style Embellished Furniture

A Lady With A Baby	Aprons, Baby Bibs, Wreaths, Hand Bags
Calico Whimsical	Personalized Framed Names, Tile Art and Sign, and Home Décor
Gail's Doll Clothes	Clothing for American Girl Dolls and Most 18" Dolls Including Socks, Hats, and Anklets
Goober Garments	Burp Cloths in 3 and 6 packs and Toy Baskets
Haute to Sew	Fabric Zippered Pouches, Totes, Clutches, E-reader Pouches, and Lanyards
J&S Metal Art	Decorative Metal Art, Western Theme Wall Hangings, Hand Quilted Baby Items and Table Runners
Kountry Tyme Creations	Machine Embroidery on Kids & Adults Aprons, Tees, Kitchen Towels, Hooded Bath Towels, and More
Lori Dalrymple	Decorative Boxes, Original Art Prints, Cards
Rebel Roxie Rose	Jewelry, Tutus, Name and Occupation Original Poems, Hand Embellished Clothing and Accessories
Scented Flame	Huge Variety of Scented Candles and Hand Cut Soap All in Beautiful Colors
Western Star Design	Silk Floral Arrangements, Wreaths, Wall Hangings, Western Style Embellished Furniture

And We're Off and Running

We have the keys to the shop!!!  Will paint the wall this week.  Our vendors will start dropping off inventory this weekend.  In the meantime we need to start installing fixtures and getting everything ready.  Working on a sign for the front of the building.  Look for a list of vendors here on the blog in a few days.  We have added some more recently.  There will be vendors that make metal art, 18"doll clothes and accessories, home decor, silk flower arrangements, furniture pieces, personalized items, aprons, tea towels, bath towels, soaps, candles, bath products, poems, jewelry, holiday items, burp clothes, bibs, baby blankets, tutus, purses and bags, and gift items for little and big kids alike.  We have so many wonderful artisans joining us.  You will have to come by and see for yourself!  November 9 and 10th is the big Grand Opening!

Halloween and Fun Was Had By All



Here is a pic of our first 4 trick or treaters



Rebel Roxie Rose celebrated big this Halloween.  The two little rebels went trick or treating all over including downtown Eudora.  Roxie and Rose set up a trick or treat station down at the store.  We had some company and assistance from one of our family members.  Several ghouls and goblins, witches and super heroes came to get a bag of goodies.  Hope everyone reading this had a happy and safe Halloween.

It was a long and exciting October.  Now it is time to wish October a fond farewell.  Here's to all our friends until we get to dress up again next year.

Roxie and Rose Rocker Fairies
Until next year . . . .

Roxie and Rose to be at the New Storefront Halloween

Come by Rebel Roxie Rose on Halloween Night.  Remodeling is almost done and we have received permission to hand out treats at the store.  Bring your little ghouls, goblins, super heroes, witches, and all the rest down to Rebel Roxie Rose (what used to be Byrne Pharmacy).  We will start at 5:00 like the downtown merchants and continue to give candy until 8:00 when our own little goblins will need to head home.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Wishing you a happy and safe halloween!!!

Roxie's Halloween At The Store....

On the eve of Halloween,


A trifecta of witches will gather and be seen.

Standing in the shadow of old "Rebel Roxie Rose,"

Possibly with paint and dust on their nose.

That won't stop this coven from gathering,

We'll go home and dress up after some lathering....

We will wait for the ghouls, zombies, and little witches,

And forget the long days and all of the bitches.

Treats will be there,

There will be enough the kiddies won't have to share.

Not just the typical sugary delights,

Toys and such that make your imagination take flight.



So, bring all you costume crew to our door,

You will a nice little treat and so much more.......

Rebel Roxie Rose is Running a Contest on Facebook And More

Just a reminder for those who participate in Facebook.  There is a Guessing Jar contest that ends on Sunday for our Facebook friends.  Check it out.

Of course, not everyone is into Facebook.  I didn't want to use it.  I fought it all the way.  Kristi set up a page for me and I didn't use it forever.  Then people started saying, this is on Facebook that is on Facebook.  Reluctantly, I started using it.  I didn't figure I had anything to say that anyone would be interested in (I still don't think anyone is interested in my opinion and I have lots of them!).  Anyway, Rebel Roxie Rose is on Facebook and so am I.  Guess it is a sign of the times. 

I regress, Rebel Roxie Rose will run contests and giveaways, offer specials, etc. in the store.  Be sure to come and see us once we are set up and in full swing. 

We posted one of the vendor's the other day.  Here is another--A Lady With A Baby, out of Lawrence, Kansas.  To quote from her Facebook page regarding her business:

"Function and style collide at A Lady With A Baby! Life is going to be messy, we know that, but that doesn't mean that we can't look cute while we do it. We carry reversible baby bibs for girls and boys as well as aprons for ladies, men, and the kiddos." Cute Retro Apron Finally, some great "boy" bibs Fun and functional. A Lady With A Baby is a part of the creative collective at Rebel Roxie Rose. We are proud to display her handcrafted products in the shop.

Making Stock for Roxie Rose, Have Paperwork Stacked to My Nose

Just a quick blog to let everyone know we are set up working like little soldiers.  Sewing, glueing, doing everything we can think of to get ready for the store.  Kristi and I have tried to find a person to make doll clothes for 18" dolls.  Do you realize how difficult it is to find anyone who wants to do that for a store?  Let me tell you, really difficult.  So, she sat down at the sewing machine today and started making doll clothes.  The first set she made was using a set of PJs her son had out grown.  She made a set of "Ben 10" PJs for her daughter's little boy cabbage patch doll.  Then she decided to make some pants for 18" dolls.  One pair were Tinkerbell PJ's again out grown and upcycled into doll jammie bottoms.  Next she took a pair of athletic style boys shorts and repurposed them into a pair of track pants for a doll.  I told her I did not want to make doll clothes, so she decided to try it herself.  Look below and see the results.  Cute, trendy, and earth friendly.  Can't beat that!!!!

Will fit 18" dolls.  This pattern fit Cabbage Patch, should also fit American Girl and others.

This one just in!  Track suit for Cabbage Patch or other 18" doll.  This one may not make it to the store.  There is a 4 year old that has claimed it for her doll.

RRR Store Almost Ready for Final Touches

Just received word--the bathroom is done, the heating is updated and ready, the wall is finished for painting, the ceiling will be done this week, and the carpet will be laid by the 1st of November.  The store will be ready for us to set up.  We can get our fixtures in the store, put in our phone, get our vendors set for delivery the first weekend in November and we should be up and running for our grand opening November 10 - 12.  Hooray!!!!

Or oh no!  How will we get it all finished?  We are excellent at working under a deadline.  By our grand opening we will have the shelves filled and racks ready for your shopping pleasure!  We will run specials on our Facebook page, so be sure to like us or follow by e-mail here on the blog.  Just fill out the section to the right and get notification of new blogs through your e-mail account.

We only have one or two vendor spots left.  Anyone on the fence needs to call me.  I have contracts coming in the mail.  Just had one arrive Saturday and a call from someone yesterday.  We should have an excellent amount of choices for shoppers.  We can't wait to get opened up and see everyone.

Set aside some time in November to come to our store.  Rebel Roxie Rose is on the way . . . .



Another Day Closer to Halloween and More

Rebel Roxie Rose has me all stirred up.  Halloween is coming and I want to get ready for that here at home, yet I need to make things for the store.  What a quandary!  So many things to do and no ability to focus.

The other half of Roxie is busy doing the same thing.  Working on a Halloween party for the kids, complete with food, games, and pumpkin decorating stations for both kids and adults and working toward the opening of the store. 

Our list of things to do continues to grow longer and longer.  This is the second time I have typed this post, the first time I was happily typing away when the electricity flashed off and back on quickly.  Not quickly enough; I lost my first attempt.  I was doing so well, too. 

The things I am working on right now:  assigning vendor IDs for our artisans, getting the paperwork in order for them, sending out inventory blanks and instruction sheets.  Then I need to actually make something for the store and not leave all of it for the real creative brains of the outfit to do.  My project right now are the 5 x 7 framed first name poems.  My friend started out wanted poems for the names of her grandchildren.  We found one in a 5x7 frame, then the second one came and we found another.  But after that they were no where to be found.  So I looked up the meaning and origin of the name and made a four line poem to coincide with the meaning.  Then I decorated it accordingly with colors and art or shapes she wanted.  Now I do names (many will have to be special ordered due to different spellings) and I do occupations.  Some popular occupations are teachers, farmers, postal workers, and nurses.  If you have an occupation you want honored with a poem, let me know.  I'll try to do it for the store or for you.

Also, I am going to try my hand at some special occasion cards.  Some may be a little naughty, others funny and I can do serious.  But what's the fun it that?

On to Rebel Roxie Rose progress.  More vendors are sending in contracts daily.  One of our vendors, J & S Metal Arts of Eudora started a Facebook page.  If you get a chance, check it out. 

I need to go for now.  Until next time . . .

Vendors Signing Up for Rebel Roxie Rose and What We are Selling

Thought some of you may want to know what Rebel Roxie Rose will be carrying in the store.  Of course, we will have our own handcrafted items which include:  Jayhawk Earrings, pendants, and other accessories, fashion earrings, holiday earrings, and more, the latest in fashion hair clips, painted home decor and gifts, name/occupation poems, cards, tutus, and other new and unusual handcrafted items.  We will also have gifts for women, men, and children.  There will be candles (handcrafted right here in Eudora), bath salts, lip balm and lotions.  For the kitchen we will carry aprons and other cute kitchen accessories.  There will be a children's section which will include bibs, baby blankets, tutus, and items for older children too.  Decor for the home will be available in everyday and holiday choices.  We will have silk flower arrangements, some furniture (cute and interesting), wall hangings, pillows, wreaths of all kinds, and metal work handcrafted for your home and garden.  Christmas will be big at Rebel Roxie Rose.  Besides the gifts available we will also have special Christmas ornaments and decorations for your home.

When the remodeling is finished and we are moved in, we will be posting pictures of our products on this blog, so keep watching.  Also, we will offer delivery to selected areas for birthdays and special occasions at a reasonable price.  Some restrictions may apply. 

All this and everything you purchase at Rebel Roxie Rose will help to stimulate the economy within 250 miles of our store.  Anything you purchase in our store must be made in that 250 mile radius.  No vendor may practice resale.  All the vendor products are sold through the store by members of their group.  We encourage the philosophy of reuse, repurpose, and recycle in a stylish, modern, and artistic way.

Today, we will feature one of our vendors signed up to be in our store.  They are the Scented Flame.  They make bath and body products, candles, moisturizers, and lip balm.  Visit their website at www.thescentedflame.com.  Here is a picture of one example of their soap.  You can find them on Facebook and at www.scented-flame.blogspot.com.

Macapuno Sorbet Soap

  

IT'S BEEN A BUSY 2 WEEKS!

I have to apologize for not updating this blog for the store.  I have lots of excuses, but won't list them.  Instead I will get right to the news and updates. 

We headed to Mound City weekend before last to scope out the vendors.  We are close to capacity, but want to find things that are unusual (without being weird) and quality to offer our customers.  We want you to be able to find things in our store that are the quality you want and something you can be proud and excited to keep or give as a gift.  There were several interesting booths there and we invited a few to consider joining us.

Last Saturday, we went to the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City, KS.  There were a few new products there that were extremely good quality, unusual, and creative.  We are very excited.

Two more vendors have signed up this week.  We will get a list out as soon as possible.  Would like to wait until everyone has confirmed their spot.

Rebel Roxie Rose should be an interesting store.  We will try to keep it fresh and enjoyable to visit and shop.  There will be contests, drawings, and events.  The holidays will be fun.  We will try to have a variety of products for Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day along with the rest of our regular merchandise.  Mother's Day will also be an event we will try to have gifts for the special people in your life.

Is there something you are looking for in the handcrafted department?  Let us know and we will try to get it in the store.  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook.  That is where you will find our specials, coupons, and giveaway events.  We are looking forward to opening up and having a grand opening celebration in mid November.

Right now remodeling is in progress.  There is a new wall on the West end of the shop.  New lines are being installed for heating so we can be warm and cozy in the winter months.  The bathroom is getting a total remodel.  Now the bathroom is an important room in the store!  We will keep you updated.  Sign up here on the blog to keep up with us through your e-mail. 

Until later . . . .

EUDORAFEST WAS SUCCESS!

Rebel Roxie Rose had a good day at the Eudorafest.  The crowd was busy looking and buying.  We met some new people and saw several old friends.  Roxie's Jar full of goodies was won by Brandy Williams of Eudora, KS.  She guessed the exact number of items in the jar at 32.  Congrats to Brandy!

Roxie is getting started on making stock for the new store opening up early November 2011 at 101 W. 10th St., Eudora, KS.  We have several other vendors on board.  As the contracts are signed and we get our list, we will release it here and on Facebook.

Keep in touch.

The RRR Giveaway is Today!

At 8:00 a.m. today, we will announce the winner of our Rebel Roxie Rose Giveaway. We have had 27 likes and that puts us where we need to be as a public page. Thanks to all of you who signed up as our friends on the Facebook page. There are 8 choices for the winner of the drawing to pick from shown in the attached photo.  The lucky fan will have choice of one of the options if his or her name is drawn. The rest of the items will be available for sale at the RRR booth at Eudorafest on Saturday, October 1.

We are busy with last minute preparations for Eudorafest.  Hope all of our friends and family will come down and see us.  We have a few more openings for vendors at the store.  We are looking for quality handcrafted items made within 250 mile of Douglas County. 

See you at Eudorafest!

Eudorafest is Saturday, October 1 and Rebel Roxie Rose Will be There

October will be a very busy month for Roxie.  First we have Eudorafest Craft Show downtown Eudora, KS.  There will be food vendors, arts and craft vendors, music, and fun for all ages.  We will be set up on Main Street.  Come by and see us.

The Roxie Rose Girls are busy getting everything together for the show and in the meantime working towards getting the store business going.  Vendors are signed up and more coming in.  We will have a large variety of products from area artisans, including our own handcrafted items. 

Today, we put a "Coming Soon" sign on the glass door at the store.  The landlord is busy moving the rest of his files and belongings out of the building.  The carpenter comes this week to finish the west wall.  Then the bathroom gets some work.  Finally we get in to paint.  Looks like the November opening will be a go.  Keep watch on our blog for more info.

Pictures of The Store that will be Rebel Roxie Rose

Around November 1, Rebel Roxie Rose will open the doors at 101 West 10th in Eudora, KS.  We are excited to get Roxie up and running.  Our 750 square feet will be filled with a variety of great products from local area artisans.  Here are some pictures of the building.  Many of you may recognize the building that housed Byrne's Pharmacy for many years.  The west side of the building has been remodeled and fitted for a new optometrist in town.  Our store will be in the east section of the building.  There will be plenty of parking in the hard surfaced lot out front.

Watch our blog for more news as vendors are added and the time gets closer for our grand opening! 

The Vision for Rebel Roxie Rose

The time for our store to open is approaching.  As we bring in both old friends and new ones as vendors and customers, we would like to share our idea for what we envision for the future of "Roxie".  As we have said before, we will specialize in unique, quality handcrafted items. Our goal is to have products that will appeal to our customers and make this a profitable venture for the vendors.  At first, most of our vendors will be hand picked by us because we have seen their work and have asked them to join.   Anyone wishing to join us at the store to sell their products will be asked to submit their product(s) to a committee of five for final approval. Nothing formal, just 5 friends looking at the arts and crafts that will be offered in the store. We are doing this to make sure each vendor has as good a fit in our store as possible.  There will be 18 openings for vendors; all with different products to meet the needs and wants of our customers.

Rebel Roxie Rose is not a store full of booths with everyone displaying their own products.  Rather, it is a creative collective of artisans offering their quality items through the store which will be set up in departments.  There will be unusual jewelry, gift items, home decor, and more offered for sale at affordable prices.  Merchandise will change with the seasons. 
    
We support the idea of buy local, think global.  Our goal is to sell only items produced within 250 miles of Douglas County, Kansas.  This will help stimulate area economy, cut down on the use of natural resources to transport products, and help build a support network between area artisans.  Roxie Rose will make their own products out of earth friendly material whenever possible.  Always clean and always good quality.  As the proprietors of the store, we will offer some vintage chic items.

As time goes on and our customer base grows, we want to offer a wider variety of products.  Next year we may offer some prepackaged food items manufactured within our radius of 250 miles.  Time will tell.  Our contributors (vendors) and our customers will be the key to our success.

We are currently on Facebook as a page under our own names.  If you would like to help us acquire a public page for Rebel Roxie Rose, please go to Facebook and type in the search box "Rebel Roxie Rose".  When the page comes up, please like us (and then recommend us to your Facebook friends).  We need 25 likes (or fans) to have a page of our own.  Thank you in advance for your assitance.

Until next time, have a great day.

Some News On The Store

Rebel Roxie Rose is going forward with plans for a store front to open by mid November here in Eudora, KS.  Living is Eudora for us is extremely convenient to both Lawrence and the KC metro.  Hopefully, our customers from both areas will find it easy to visit our store.

There has been much interest by vendors at the craft shows to join us at the store.  We will offer not only our own products, but the handcrafted products of 18 other vendors.  Rebel Roxie Rose is not a store to be set up in booth areas, but rather a store set up by department.  There will be separate areas for:  jewelry, babies & kids, candles, home, and more.  Our store will carry a variety of items specializing in quality arts and crafts made by people within 250 miles of Douglas County.  We will continue to promote the idea of buy local think global.  The store will be something we call a creative collective.  All of us work together to bring the customer the best quality for affordable prices.  Unique and one of a kind items will be available.  The opening date will be posted here on the blog, please keep an eye out for weekly (at least) updates.

Now for more recent news.  Here are some pictures of last Sunday's arts and craft festival held at South Park in Lawrence.  The ground was uneven, so we had some challanges on set up, but all came out well.  Last year, we lost 2 of our pop up tents, so this year we opted for a sun shade which was lighter and easier for the two of us to handle.  Nothing fancy, but it worked just fine. 

Thanks for checking our blog and we will see you at our next show, the Eudorafest on October 1, 2011.  In the mean time, keep checking our blog.  We might have something interesting to say!
 

First Craft Show of our 10th Season was a Success

The first craft show of the season (for us) was set up outside in lovely South Park in Lawrence, Kansas.  The park has a gazebo and fountain that is set among flowers and big shade trees maintained by the City of Lawrence.  Over 140 exhibiters were on hand for the annual Arts and Crafts Festival.

The next day after a craft show leaves us tired and draggin'.  However, it was worth all the set up and enduring the bees and the sun for the chance to see many familiar faces and to meet new ones.  The first show of the season for Rebel Roxie Rose went well.  Many of our customers from the past nine years stopped by to see our newest additions.  Then we were fortunate to meet several new people we hope will return to visit us again and again!  We are always introducing new products.  We are discontinuing some, but will continue to make your favorites.

We want to thank everyone that came by to see us and the ones who purchased products from us, helped make an enjoyable day a successful one as well.  For all of you who purchased the hard candy and lollipops we made, we hope you liked them.  The dye free and some gluten free candy was purchased by both young and old.  This was a product we opened the season with yesterday, but is not a product we will be continuing with this season.  The time it takes to produce the amount of candy we need is too restrictive.  We have so many other products we are anxious to make and requests for some of our long standing favorites.

Yesterday, we started a new tradition.  A journal was set out for people to leave their e-mail address if they wanted to keep track of Rebel Roxie Rose.  We are glad to report several people did sign our book.  Many opted to take our business card and stay in touch by checking the blog.  We will do our best to keep it current and informative.

We have some news to get out to you, but have to get busy working toward the next event.  Watch the blog for news on the store we are planning to open. 

Until we write again . . .

Craft Show Season Has Arrived

Here we are in September already.  That means the craft shows are starting.  Rebel Roxie Rose will attend the first one of the season tomorrow.  Come and check us out in South Park near downtown Lawrence, Kansas on Massachusetts street.  There are over 140 vendors signed up for this event.

We are adding homemade, hand-poured hard candy and lollipops to our line for this show.  After trying to find suckers for the kids, we found most of them were made in China.  Too many scary things have been shipped here from China.  I personally do not want to feed my grandchildren anything made there.
Our candy is made from products made in the USA.  We began making dye-free flavored lollipops and hard candy.  A few of the flavors of candy do have dye in them, but are gluten free.  We are offering several flavors, including Dreamsicle, Grape, Apple, Lemon, Citrus, and Anise.  Prices for lollipops start at 50 cents and 3 oz. packages of hard candy are only $2.00.  Come by our booth and see what we have available.

As usual, we will have inexpensive earrings, tutus, and more.  Don't miss this show that officially kicks off the season in Lawrence.

Enjoy this wonderful weather.  Hope to see you there.