The Blue Peony Newsletter
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A Letter to My Customers i.e. Covid Concerns
Posted on December 12 2020
First, I must say how much I love being a shopkeeper and how much I value all of you, my customers. The reality of 2020 is that as much as I love my store, I love my family more. I have searched my soul for the right thing to do and I think closing until the COVID cases are under control is the right choice. We are apart now so that we can all be together later. In the mean time, stay safe, stay home, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Cottage Garden Dreams and Decorating Inspiration
Posted on April 18 2019
The trees around here are literally bursting at the seams with blooms and I am falling head over heels in love with Spring. It just feels like everything is coming alive again and there is so much hope and anticipation in the air. Now I know this may seem...
We're Back! Get some tea ready and let's catch up...
Posted on January 24 2019
Dear Friends and Customers, You may have been wondering where The Blue Peony has been. It’s a long story so I will just give you the highlights... On our honeymoon, Matt and I found this terrific little place in the pacific northwest that we never stopped thinking about. So earlier...
The Blue Peony on the News Tonight
Posted on December 28 2016
Good morning, I hope you are having a wonderful week and the holidays have been glorious. If you get a chance tonight on ABC7 at approximately 6pm my interview by Linda Carson airs!You know where I will be, I hope you will watch it too, I am very excited (and just...
We're Off to Quilt Market and Celebrating with Free Shipping!
Posted on October 22 2015
It is a big weekend here at The Blue Peony, time for our annual pilgrimage to the Houston Quilt Market. Where we scope out the newest fabrics, colors and come up with design ideas on various new products for the coming year. Rows upon rows of fabric, notions and machines...
Cozy Comforts of Fall
Posted on October 01 2015
"October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came. - The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name." -George Cooper October first - to me the official unofficial start of the holiday season. You start decorating for Halloween, thinking about Christmas...
3 Gators and a Baby (Miami Edition)
Posted on July 17 2015
OK so there were more than three Gators in Miami - but then I couldn't use the cute movie reference! This past weekend out family headed out on a mini-vacation to Miami. Not the most relaxing city to spend a weekend but we had other reasons for going. Maribel, one of...
Mid-Year Wake Up Call and New Organic Quilt Designs
Posted on May 06 2015
Well, it is the beginning of May - not quite the middle of the year but close enough for me to think: “Where has all the time gone?!" True, season in Florida has officially ended, which means life gets a bit slower and you can start going to all your...
Halloween is here!
Posted on September 15 2014
Well maybe not quite... But you can find all of our new Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall themed products in our shop. Everything from hunks in costume, Snoopy and Charlie Brown playing in the fall leaves, spooky cats and flying witches to pilgrims in our Thanksgiving toile. Pick up everything you...
How to Make a Pot Holder
Posted on August 13 2014
I have to admit – writing a tutorial on how to make one of our best selling products is a bit counter-intuitive. But people often wonder how we do the things we do and it would be interesting for some of our customers to know just how much work...
Christmas in June - Can you believe it?!
Posted on June 02 2014
Can you believe my last blog post was before Christmas?! After weeks of dissecting, discussing, and of course digesting Christmas Cookie recipes I left my readers in the lurch for almost 6 months! I can’t believe it myself. What is the saying? Time flies when you’re having fun? Well fun...
Week 7 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge: Mom's Secret Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on November 22 2013
Week 7 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge... Chocolate Chip Cookies Well it took a bit of convincing but I finally did it…Somehow I convinced my mother that she should give up her secret recipe for everyone’s favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies! These things are amazing. Best if slightly...
Week 6 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge: Slice and Bake Wreaths
Posted on November 15 2013
Week 6 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge… Slice and Bake Wreaths Last night I found myself sitting in front of my neighbor’s fireplace with a roaring fire and a cup of tea, chatting about friends, family and the upcoming holidays. At one point we started in on holiday traditions...
Week 5 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge: Peppermint Meringues
Posted on November 08 2013
Week 5 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge… Peppermint Meringues It’s that time of the week again – I am fresh from a week off of baking and ready to jump back into my challenge. Eight days into November already and I am really feeling the Christmas season come up...
Inspiration and Goodies from the International Quilt Market in Houston
Posted on November 01 2013
The ladies are back from Houston and have they brought a load of inspiration, new fabrics, and enthusiasm. The International Quilt Market in Houston Texas is one of the largest showcases for new fabric, patterns and notions for the sewing industry. Sadly, I didn’t go this year because of Cooper...
Week 4 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge: Browned Butter and Cardamom
Posted on October 25 2013
Browned Butter and Cardamom Cookies I must admit this first, because otherwise I fear you will find out anyway… I am just not as excited about writing this post as I have been the other ones. Maybe because it is one of the first cool days we have had here...
Week 3 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge: Mini Linzer Cookies
Posted on October 18 2013
Week 3 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge… Mini Linzer Cookies Did you do a double take on the picture above? I know the title says mini but these are anything but mini! I used a cookie cutter the size they said to in the recipe and they are giant....
Week 2 of the Christmas Cookies Exchange Countdown: Chocolate and Cherry Cookies
Posted on October 11 2013
Week 2 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge… Milk Chocolate and Cherry Cookies I’m just going to have to come right out and say it…These cookies are FABULOUS! I thought I could hold off for a little bit, build the suspense, leave you all wondering if Better Homes and Gardens...
I Have Fruit!
Posted on October 06 2013
Exciting news...I came home from the market yesterday and was inspecting my fruit trees and found these beauties getting bigger and bigger! As my very first mother's day gift I got a selection of fruit trees from Crowley's Nursery, I picked Mango, Avocado and Carambola (otherwise known as Starfruit). I...
Chirstmas Cookie Countdown: Vanilla Roobios Tea Meltaways
Posted on October 04 2013
Week 1 of the Christmas Cookie Exchange Challenge… Vanilla Roobios Tea Meltaways I have to admit I was excited for this self-imposed challenge to begin. I love baking, I love cookies (well sweets in general) and if I can do all this and call it work…Well, why not! First, let me...
The proof is in the pudding! Sea Salt Caramel Pudding to be exact.
Posted on April 23 2013
I love dessert. My Grandfather always told me “Eat dessert first you never know what will come next.” I grew up thinking of dessert as comfort food, we didn’t eat it often but when we did it was special! The care of my son had taken a toll on my...
This Week at the Market...A Hunk's Story
Posted on February 28 2013
Ahhh…It is good to be back, after my son decided to be born on a Saturday, thus cancelling any plans for me to attend the market, it has been a few weeks since I have been able to be back. I realized that there were many aspects of the market...
The Blue Peony featured in SRQ Magazine
Posted on May 02 2012
I was beyond excited to be photographed in my favorite local magazine SRQ for their common ground feature. That month the common ground we all shared was the Sarasota Farmer's Market. I was asked to choose my favorite part of being involved in the market and it was so easy...
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