tomorrow is the big day!

The Newport shops are gearing up to host the best semiannual shop hop in town! Here at the Shanty we are crazy busy getting ready for you. UPS BOB is visiting us every day, dropping off tons of goodies that we know you’ll love!

Just wait till you see what the Shanty girls have done to make this day “just right” for you. They’ve all worked hard and pinched in - prepping food, running errands, painting bird cages and getting crafty.

                                              see the lilac busehs in the background? wait till you see them!

 

Have you been to WLTGO?? (All the cool people know that it’s short for Who Let the … jk you’re still cool if you didn’t know that.) Go to here for more overall event info. It’s pretty fabulous! I have so many “favorite” parts of the day, but one of my most favorite is when I get to sneak out, jump in my car and just drive the streets. I get some serious happy tears and goose bumps seeing all you gals walking our town, smiling and having fun.  I drive around thinking our town rocks, you rock, the shops rock. It’s like a big love fest in my heart. So now you know … if you show up to WLTGO (see now you are cool) and don’t see me, I’m making my 5 minute escape. That’s just Secret #1 … there’s more to come.  Okay, I’ll tell you Secret #2 … if you show up at 9 a.m. you won’t see me either because I am in my car putting on makeup. No matter what, I just can’t seem to get that done before … ever! Rushelle won’t be here this time to remind me and force me … soo if it looks like I forgot, will you remind me?? One more - Secret #3 … it’s about the last hour before we open … no, I will tell you this one later. hehe

Okay back on track to Shanty happenings!  Here is some of what we have in store for you!!

Early Bird Coffee Special!  9am-10am $2 for any 16 oz latte or mocha

PhotoBooth Lisa, of Lisa Cruse Photography, will be taking some fun pictures in the backyard! Don’t forget to strike a pose while you’re visiting. We’ll put them on FB shortly after the event so if you don’t already follow us on FB, then now is the time. Be sure to tag yourself in the photos, then watch out for a fun FB contest.

25% off A LOT!! Really, we will have tons of new merchandise at 25% off …. and this sweet deal starts Friday if you want to get a jump start!!

just a sampling....

NEW Items!  We will be filled to the brim with fun stuff. If you need a gift for Father’s Day (the coolest tees, for starters), Graduation or those upcoming summer weddings we have some great ideas!

Other new arrivals: super cute summer clothing, jewelry, candles, soaps, garden/home stuff … just to name a few!

journals and new soaps

 

flip flop season!! 

Tasty Treats It wouldn’t be a party without our usual delicious suspects. Pam Waco always makes THE BEST treats for us. One spring, we didn’t do the Pumpkin Maple Cookies (I thought they were more of a fall treat) … and holy Toledo! I promise I will never disappoint like that again!

You can also sample some yummy new products that are perfect for summer entertaining:

Wind &Willow Dips and Cheeseballs (Wait till you try the Smokehouse Bacon and Cheddar!)

great gift for pops! there is a fabulous recipe for potato skins

 

The famous and fantastic 3-day Pickled Mix

here are there veggies being pickled...only takes 2 days to be fantastic!

 

Author Valorie Hein of the Burden will be at the Shanty signing her book, helping customers and serving food. Yep, we knew her before she was famous....thank goodness she still loves to help us!! 

See you tomorrow!!