Hullabaloo's 2 year anniversary

On October 11th, it will officially be two years since Hullabaloo has gone public!! To celebrate, I will be having a sale in my shop. Buy any two items, get the third free!! Please spread the word!

The race is not over yet...

I have been diligently working on an order for 3 flowergirl dresses that proved to be way more difficult than they appeared in the picture given me. After 60 (yes, 60++ hours) I finally finished. The dresses took over my life for 4 weeks (except for a week in between for vacation) and as a result I stopped going to the gym, taking the kids out, making nice dinners, shopping, talking to anyone on the phone. Yes, they ruled my life. I am REALLY bad a managing more than one project at a time. I won't allow myself to do anything else until a particular project or order is finished. So.... THANK GOD, they are done!




HOWEVER, life is not back to normal because I had to get right back to work and make my own daughter a flowergirl dress for my little sisters wedding. I started that Saturday, pulled two all nighters and it is done. THe rest of the night includes making hair accessories and jewelry for all six bridesmaids, then, up at 4am to leave by 5am with two sleeping children to catch a flight at 9am at JFK in NYC. And finally, we will be off to L.A. for a week (just Me and Aubrielle). So, when does life go back to normal?? Surely not when I get back because that is back to school week and I am selling at a market that Saturday. So, I'll be busy stocking up my inventory for Back to School clothes all week. Maybe once October gets here I can relax?!

Holy Moley. It's been a long time!

Here are a few of my latest designs. I've become inspired to start sewing again so watch out.... and I am looking for a challenge so who knows what I will come up with in the coming months.

Congrats to the winner of the $60 shopping spree!!!

Congratulations Renee, a.k.a. Treasures of Joy!! Renee's second entry for blogging about my contest won her the shopping spree. It just goes to show those extra entries really do count! Renee chose the Dancing Fairies Reversible Autumn Hoodie for her daughter.

Truly the most amazing giveaway I have ever come across...

Why on earth the creator of this amzingly gorgeous dress is giving it away is beyond me but she is so HURRY over and add a comment so you can be entered in to this fantastic giveaway. Now, tell me your little girl won't win first prize in any and every costume contest she enters in!


Grosgrain: Marie-Thérèse Gown GIVEAWAY!!!!

Just call me your Holiday Shopping Assistant!

(Psst, if you are here for the contest, scroll down to the next entry)
In an effort to drive consumers into the HANDMADE market, look out for regular postings here showcasing fabulous finds for gift giving this holiday season. I will cover a little of everything; bibs and balls 4 babies, toys n things for teens, tots and tweens, must haves for moms, duds for dads, manly mixed media for men, wants for women, groovy gifts for grandma and grandpa, new digs for dogs, girly stuff for your girlfriend... and a whole lotta other stuff that doesn't rhyme. Here's a sneak peek for those of you who like to get a jump on their holiday shopping...

(Just click on the picture and you will be sent directly to the shop)



There's more in store! I have several giveaways lined up right now and am lining up a ton more from now until Christmas so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any!

Hullabaloo's One Year Anniversary!! Enter for a $60 Giveaway!

I am so proud to announce October 11th is Hullabaloo's official anniversary! It has been a tremendous year for me with lots and lots of hard work, sacrifice and help from friends and family. I have met many of the goals I have set in place for my self last year and even exceeded some. I have learned many new techniques for sewing, learned how to finally follow a pattern, met some fantastic women through joining etsy teams like Fabulous Artisitc Moms. etsykids and trendy textiles. I entered a Handmade Children's Design contest and was picked from an expert panel of judge's from Parent's Magazine for the top 40 finalists! From there I made it to 5th place from votes from the etsy community!! You should have seen me during the contest! I was absolutely beaming! Even though I did not win, I was still completely flattered to even been picked from Parent's Magazine!! What an accomplishment :) I learned how to create a treasury (http://74.125.45.104/search?q=cache:FV7V5HFkbIMJ:januarywish.blogspot.com/2008/09/fairytale-stories.html+hullabalooboutique&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=123&gl=us) and even started a series which has a small following, lol. In December, I will have an ad on the SECOND page of Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion! Hmmm, I know there is more but I will get on with it and tell you about my fantastic GIVEAWAY!!!

One lucky winner will receive a $60 Shoppin Spree to Hullabaloo Boutique!!

Just post a note in comments about what design you like best from my etsy shop and why. Please make sure you leave an email address for me to contact you.

Want more entries?? First, make sure you leave a comment.

1. Blog about my contest and what you like about Hullabaloo Boutique. Make sure you add another comment if you blogged. You will receive one more entry.

2. For every purchase you make from my store for the month of October you will receive one more entry! It's that Easy!

Shopping for a boy?? Not to worry! I have several designs that will be listed ny the end of the month so go ahead and enter! You may, instead, tell me what you would like to see for boys!

Winner will be annouced On November 1st! Again, make sure you leave a way for me to contact you!

Good Luck and Happy October :)
UPDATE 10/11/08!! Please leave your email or make sure your email is in your blog profile or I will, unfortunately, have to delete your comment. I am unable to contact you to let you know you won! THANK YOU!!