shop updates!

happy friday to you!!
a few things to point out to you dears...

first, thanks so much for all of your kind comments about the giveaway posts! so glad to help! and if you missed them go here and here.

second, hop on over to miss rachel's sunny spot of the web for a {little} discount if you're feeling the desperate need to spend your payday check and want to feel a little more justified. (what? that's what i do...)

second, fuchsia is back in the shop! YAY! YAY! I am 99% finished with the switch to all kona cottons and was so happy to see fuchsia in the latest shipment. just waiting on one more silly color and the transformation will be complete!! muaahaahaaa... (that was an evil laugh. don't know why.)

speaking of color? how about another little spring color for your friday? last week coral made a smashing debut! thanks for the great feedback!

if you are new here, you may not already know of my obsession for all things yellow.

so...
"hi, my name is jessica and i am obsessed with yellow."

{phew. glad we got that out of the way.}

and what a crime to just have one shade of yellow in the shop! (even though you know my love for mustard runs deep!)  so, today, the sun is shining, and i introduce to you: 

all products now available in lemon

{sigh.}

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LEMON.

what color makes you happy?

shop updates!

it's friday! time for a shop update... woot! woot!
so excited to introduce the first of my spring colors!!!
the sun had started peeking out the last few days and giving me just enough hope that spring is right around the corner. and then, this morning? SNOW. baahhh!! i'm so anxious for spring, but winter is sure to hang around a while longer.
 in the mean time, how about some fresh spring flowers?
introducing:

i am so in love with this romantically bubbly and bright shade of coral! funkier than a pastel and more understated than neon, this orange-y melon-y pink is both powerful and feminine. would be beautiful paired with a softer peach or off white for a more subtle look or with bright turquoise, yellows, greens or reds if you're feeling adventurous.
OR, you could mix patterns and prints and do a little something like this:

thank you polyvore! this outfit makes me so happy... yellow stripes? I DIE. pretty florals? yes please! lace? uh huh. and the perfect coral pop! LOVE. too bad there's not a tool on the internet that lets you create outfits and then magically transports them to your closet in your size in an instant. THAT would be cool. (what? a girl can dream!)

in the shop now! go get yourself something coral to help beat those winter blues...

p.s. the following products are available in coral starting today: modern pearl necklace, mini modern pearl necklace, large 3 musketeers headband, rosy earrings, and rosette bracelets

shop updates!

happy friday!
time for a few shop updates.
1) did you know i have a new addition to my team?

oh, yeah. it's my sis.
don't know why we didn't think of this sooner!!!! but, as little allora handmade has grown, i have been needing a right hand man (woman) to help out with customer service, ads, etc. mique offered to help and i am so grateful! so, if you have a question or need to contact us ... be nice! chances are it's my amazing sis answering you! what a lifesaver...
2) you might notice the shop is looking a little emptier than normal. i am excited to announce that i am in the process to switch over all of my fabrics to kona cotton! i already have several colors in kona, but i finally made the jump to go all kona and i'm so excited. it is just yummmmy. but, with that comes a little transition period, so bare with me!

i've been drooling over this sample card for weeks, and i just can't wait to get everything in stock. be on the look out for some heart-pounding new spring colors too! oh, i can't wait to show you!!
POST EDIT: i am not getting ALL of those colors. just so you know. that would be crazy. I will have 14 colors in stock. ok. that's all. {you may proceeeeed.}

3) it's that time again: the queen bee market is back! we are now accepting applications for our spring show on may 6th and 7th! want to get excited about it? check out this beauty:

doesn't that make you wish it was may already? LOVE IT. (yes, my sis put it all together. she's amazing, i already told you that, right?) if you are interested in applying, please do! right here. our november show brought vendors from all over southern california, northern california, arizona, and nevada. don't be shy! san diego is REALLY nice in may ;)

4) did you get allora handmade for valentines day? don't forget to email a picture with your new items to be added to our customer love page... and i'll send you a discount code for 15% off your next purchase!

5) i have a winner to announce! HELLO!!
the winner for the amy peter's studio $50 gift certificate is....
AMANDA!!!
(i will contact you shortly!)

and don't forget about the group giveaway and the vintage pearl giveaway that are still going on!

ok, i think that's all for now. have a happy friday and a GREAT 3 day weekend!

ok ladies, i'm giving you another shot:

that's right! gift certificates through paypal are now available in the shop! just look for (or tell your honey to look for) the button on the right hand side that says "click here to buy an allora handmade gift certificate." see?

be sure to hop back over on monday for some valentine's day love, allora style! XOXOXOXO