Bittersweet and the little soap company

May Day Celebration

Bittersweet's "May Day Celebration" was so much fun....!!

Even though it was rainy and cool, we had a lot of fun indoors.

The lavender cookies were a big hit and the cupcakes were as pretty as a picture as you can see..

Thanks to everyone that helped..

Lori you did a great job!! You did an outstanding job! I am impressed considering you had only two whole minutes of training.

Sandy, the little room was breathtaking!

I have the most wonderful customers/friends, thank you for your continued support.

Happily,

Jill 00

Butterflies

When I was a little girl I loved catching butterflies.

We had a vacant lot at the end of the block and I remember grabbing my butterfly net and scurrying off to the end of the street with only one thing on my mind, catching colorful butterflies always excited wondering which kind I would find.

I have always admired these small beautiful creatures, so elegantly designed and wondering how  GOD began creating these colorful little wonders.   

This admiration  has continued through my adult life. I love to watch them as they sip sweet nectar from a flower, wings fluttering ever so pretty.

Imagine a world without butterflies? I think they would be terribly missed... I know I would miss them ever so much. Then imagine the few seconds you spend while admiring one. Those few seconds must put a smile on your face and make you feel good no matter what your feeling..

The boutique is full of butterflies, tucked here and there.

When children come into the boutique with their moms we play a little game. I ask them to find the butterflies that are in the boutique. They have a blast and it allows mom to shop.

Most of all though, It's one of those things that makes life more interesting.......

Happily,

Jill 00

Baby Bird

I am in a bit of a rush this morning, but before I head to the boutique I wanted to share with you an upcoming line from Bittersweet.

"Baby Bird" is the cutest baby line I've seen in some time. Simple and sweet...

This collection includes, Baby soap made with rich goat milk and olive oil that is sure to leave baby's skin so soft and it smells so good! Chunky marshmallow soft baby blocks baby will love to grab and squeeze. Oil cloth bibs and diaper bags that are as cute as a button.... More to come........

Happily,

Jill oo

May Day Treats and Lavender

Some of you are familiar with Bittersweet's "May Day Celebration". For those of you that aren't, it is truly a fun extraordinary day.

I mentioned in another post about the Lavender cookies we make and the fancy cupcakes iced with fluffy pastel icing adorned with sugar flowers.

The maypole is coming  along nicely. White Shasta daisies top the pole. I can't wait to get some pictures up, Coming Soon.

Lavender is a favorite at Bittersweet. When the boutique door is open, its aromatic sweet  scent strolls  down to the end of the street. Customers stop by, poke their head in and say, "it smells so good!" 

Talk to you soon..

Happily,

Jilloo

Favorite & New for Spring...

Every Spring Bittersweet loves introducing new special items to our spring line.

"Travel bags are one of our favorite yet.."

I've mentioned my passion for little bags before... These are so cute and practical. Great for safely keeping jewelry, cosmetics, etc... Each one has a vintage ivory button and lined with contrasting complimentary fabric. A must-have for the travel girl!!

As you all know, only a few made and their going quick at the boutique. Don't worry though, I will make more.

Little Things that make life a little more fun! Dont you agree?

Happily,

Jill oo

Party Dress

I found this little party dress at my friend Julie's shop.

Isn't it cute? It's a coral pinky little dress that has been handmade probably from the fifties, I'm guessing....??

I placed it in the boutique. It reminds me of spring and garden parties with pink punch and sugared flowers.

The May Day celebration is coming soon, you know... The last Saturday in April. I am planning a great day! In fact, the sugared flowers I mentioned.... We're having cupcakes with pale pink and lavender icing with little sugared violets on top. YUMMY!!! and------What's May Day without a May Pole? Yes, in front of the boutique we will have an old fashioned flowery may pole with pretty pastel streamers blowing in the wind, minus the little girls walking around the pole intertwining the streamers.

What an exciting day?

Oh, I forgot the best thing.... Your going to receive our Lavender cookie recipe along with some organic lavender so you can make the cookies yourself.

Hope to see you at the boutique!

Happily,

Jill oo

Flowers for Spring!

Springy Flowers..

On my last post I mentioned my fancy for vintage millinery flowers. I have a wonderful source for these unique little works of art.

I purchase them in New York.  The company has been manufacturing these little flowers for almost one-hundred years....

They have soft floppy little petals that look so real!

I can't wait to add them to Easter baskets..... They will add that special touch.

More to come....

Happily,

Jill 00