70's sophisticate...what i am craving!

like most of you i am ready to shed the winter blahs and clothes. i want spring and all it has to offer...sunshine...blooming colors...and wide leg denim!! yes you heard me WIDE LEG DENIM!! 70's sophisticate is my new obsession! can i tell you how this happen?

i go to market next week for spring and fall buying. so i have been really watching what the trends are and how that will transcend to us. i am certainly not over the top trendy so i really pay attenion when i start craving something. the spring report says the skinny has become such a basic (this means it is NOT going away...more on them later) that the designers had to go the other way to change it up and get a whole new look. skinny to wide...makes sense right? yes wide legs were done a couple of years ago but much more full/slouchy/baggy...sloppy. this season it's a cooler sillouette...slimmer in the upper legs getting fuller just above the knees or lower...with a nice size flare. 70's sophisticate ...WHAT DO YOU THINK?

p.s. hint..hint...hint...THE shoe of the season? check out the pictures...chunky, wood, platform sandals and clogs. Get the clogs and you can wear this fresh spring look right now...BONUS!

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GUEST BLOG: Happy Heart Day is almost here!

Hi Shanty-lovers!

My name's Megan Clark and I co-own hifrienddesign.com (You might know us by the cheeky wine bags you've seen at Shanty: 'lush' 'booze hound' and 'you're a hot mess'? Ring a bell?)...but most importantly, I'm a Shanty-lover, too, and have been for years. Maggie and I have been working on the boutique's brand since the beginning. I'm so honored to have been a part of the process and love how it's ever changing and growing.

Anyway. Maggie's asked me to guest blog today, so I have a teaser for you all for Valentine's Day. Myself and Kirsten Nieman of Restored Style worked up a little DIY project that we want to share (My business buddy, Jennifer, would have lent a hand too, but she was off cavorting in New Zealand - lucky duck!). It involves a little printing, cutting, crafting, baking....and then gifting!

Without further ado....

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Happy Friday! Since Valentine's Day is around the corner, we've whipped up FREE, downloadable labels. There are five different labels and each can be used in a variety of ways.

 Each download includes instructions, tips and chic cards that double as a gift tag.  

Click, download, print, and craft!

Here are a few ways to use the labels/tags:

Clear Paint Can (complete with stacked cookies/brownies)

Clear/Heart-Patterned Cellophane Bags (filled with candy corn/sweethearts)

Mini Brown Bags (filled with homemade truffles -- or even better, trinkets from Shanty!)

As for supplies, you can pick up nearly everything featured above (except for the homemade cookies) at Michaels. The red and white striped twine can be bought online at Whisker Graphics. I'm pretty sure the ladies over at Shanty could help you fill a few bags with their goods, too. What a great Heart Day gift that would make!

Hop on over here to download our downloadable goodies and cheers to many wonderful heart day gifts. It's never too early to surprise the loves of your life with a little valentine!

Sincerely,
Megan, Jennifer and Kirsten

P.S. To see the original post on the hi, friend blog, click here.

Clearance Event on Now!

It's your lucky week!

Shanty is hosting it's first Clearance Sale of the year, January 27-30!

This Thursday through Sunday, you'll find already marked-down items at Shanty an additional 30% off. The mark-down doesn't mean the pieces aren't still perfect for the season, or that they won't be just as perfect next year. It just means we've got some fabulous new stuff dropping in and must make room. Hello, spring!

If you're not too swept up by the Clearance prices, spend some time picking up Valentine's Day novelties, too. We have sweet little items for your honey, pals and kiddos. Let them all know you love them with a little something from Shanty.

P.S. We'll also be putting some new stuff on the sale racks.
P.P.S. Hurry in for the best selection.

we love stuffing stockings!

stocking stuffer station

girly

pretty

teenager

the boys

go raid the kids craft box!!

pipe cleaners!! who knew?! i have been trying to decide how to wrap my presents this year. i wanted chic and i needed easy. Then one of my favorite magazines showed up today... ReadyMade...have you heard of it? it's a DIY magazine with very cool ideas...

i am totally doing this. i think i'll use kraft paper and silver pipecleaners.

What do you think? Want to see more?

http://www.readymade.com/projects/a_big_easy_party_primer_pipe_cleaner_tags

some of our favorite decorations....

sweet little bird

vintage style tin canisters...4 different styes and size...set them in the kitchen or under the tree

love this for a couples first Christmas together

and this for baby's first



more vintage! 7x10 tin prints...same as the canisters

a true collectable for all Santa fans

turquoise and a cross...gotta love that!

set of 2 felted mittens...

hang them on a door knob...or hang as stockings...they are great for gift bags

  ..and that is just SOME of our favorites

Save the Date

One month from today!! It's that time. The winter Who Let the girls Out is Nov 6th. I love the winter WLTGO because it is when we debut Christmas..so its a super fun way to start the season off. FYI...I am lovin what we have been receiving. Super cute!

For those of you who have not been to a WLTGO then  here is the scoop. Its a Shop Hop that includes eight GREAT stores. GRAB a passport at your first shop, have it STAMPED at each shop, then TURN IN for a chance to WIN eight different prizes. Okay that's the "rules"...let's talk more about the FUN!

At each shop you will find a party going on....food...drinks....and lots of local love. We have a surpise gift this year we are excited to share with you.  Here at Shanty we will also be having a gift with purchase.

I am going to do another post soon giving you a little more info on the other seven stores. It is an awsome group with a great variety.