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2011-05-15T12:12:00.007-04:00

Check out our new video of the store !!!!

$5 Preloaded Rewards for Shopping @ Silkweeds

2011-05-10T11:50:00.000-04:00

Silkweeds is giving a $5 Preloaded Card for use on your next visit to anyone who spends $25 or more in the store. Has to be a regular priced purchase for you to get your $5 card. Come on in and spend a little to save a little.

A New Year

2010-12-30T07:11:00.000-05:00

Well, Silkweeds has made it through another exciting Christmas Season. I know as a small business owner I am proud of that. I am very thankful that we have such loyal customers, that so many people have chose to shop local this year and that many of our regulars have let us know that we would be missed if we were not here. So, it is nice this morning to be reminded that I still have many, many things to be thankful for. Thank you again for helping us make it through 2010 and we hope to serve you for many more years in the future

Open House

2010-11-07T06:48:00.000-05:00

Silkweeds Open House has been wonderful, the store is decorated for the holiday season, Christmas music playing, discounts, and giveaways.... It has been a wonderful weekend and if you haven't had a chance to get over to see it, you should. The girls and I worked really hard to pull it all together and when you come in you can feel the warmth that the season brings. Hope to see you soon

Closed for a Few Days

2010-11-02T15:44:00.000-04:00

Silkweeds is officially closed for the next 4 days.... Open House here we come..... See you all on Friday Nov. 5th from 5-9 and Saturday and Sunday from 10-5. Come friday night for Refreshments, Door Prizes and giveaways, but there will be discounts all weekend long. I will try to post pictures friday morning

Red, White & Blue Sale

2010-05-24T06:36:00.002-04:00

Now thru Memorial Day Silkweeds will offer 20% off on anything that has Red, White or Blue on it or in it. It doesn't have to be all red, white or blue... it just has to have one or some of those colors in it. Could be a picture with blue sky in it, could be a Blue Cupboard, could be linens with white flecks ..... So now that you know how it works head on over and check us out because "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

New Things.....

2010-04-08T09:40:00.005-04:00

We've gotten in a few new things lately.

Thank you to Vicky Wakefield for the new cupboards.......New Construction around an old window... Sooooooo beautiful

Thank you to the Ipswich Bay Soad Company for the private labeling on their wonderfully smelling Shea Butter & Olive Oil Soap.

And here is another favorite...... Cookie Tarts, their scent is so strong and right on that you think you could eat them....

Have a great day and remember that "It's Always Worth theTrip" @ Silkweeeds.

EGGSTRA SPECIAL SALE

2010-03-30T06:44:00.002-04:00

EASTER SALE this week @ Silkweeds discounts between 15%-50% off and I will let you pick your egg when you walk through the door :) Happpy Shopping !!!

Think Spring

2010-03-01T12:00:00.003-05:00

Fun little eggs for the Easter Season

Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool

Love is in the air.........If only we had some new parents....
Maybe Denise will make us some..... Please

Awesome window compliments of Avis

New Bears all dressed in Spring Colors

Right now if you spend $25 or more at Silkweeds you will get $10 more to spend later*

Come on over and check out all the new goods... "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

Helping Hand

2010-01-21T17:21:00.003-05:00

Silkweeds is continuing the effort to help out the Searsport Food Bank

3 or more Non-Perishable Items will get you 25% Off your purchase. And we can all feel good about helping those less fortunate than we are.

We also have been busy this past week working on a few re-purposed projects, here is a sneak peak at these one of a kinds. Enjoy

SALE EXTENDED

2010-01-04T10:49:00.004-05:00

Silkweeds Non-Perishable Food Sale has been extended

Due to the storm this past weekend we wanted to extend the sale so that all of our customers could enjoy the savings.

Bring us 1 Non-Perishable Item get 10% Off

2 Items get 20% Off

3 Items get 30% Off

5 or more Items and you get an extra 10% Off

There are only a few exceptions so hurry in to get all those things that you have wanted at the biggest discounts Silkweeds has ever offered.

Sale is extended through Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Hours are 10-5 daily unless it is storming

Due to storm call ahead to see if we are here.

Silkweeds After Christmas Sale

2009-12-23T07:08:00.002-05:00

This year Silkweeds Gives Back

Although there will not be a PJ Sale this year at Silkweeds,

there will be something better..

From December 26th, 2009 thru January 3rd, 2010 Silkweeds will give you discounts according to how many Non-Perishable Food Items you bring to support the Searsport Food Bank at the United Methodist Church.

1 Item = 10% Off* your entire purchase

2 Items = 20% Off* your entire purchase

3 Items = 30% Off*your entire purchase

5 or more Items will get you an extra 10% Off*

Christmas Items will be discounted to 60% Off*

There are a few exclusions

Please help us to help others.

30% Off Christmas

2009-12-01T15:36:00.002-05:00

I have decided that if you can't beat them join them.........
Silkweeds is 30% off all of our Christmas Items, we know that in this economy it is not easy for anyone and we would still like to have you buy what you would like to decorate your homes with, or to give as gifts. This is all our Snowmen, Santa's, Christmas Dishes, Christmas Linens and Ornaments. so come on over and enjoy the savings. We will always do our share to stimulate the economy. Thank you for always doing the same for us.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend Sale

2009-11-25T05:06:00.004-05:00

Here is hoping that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I wish peace for all of us, and I truly hope that you all get some time with your families over this holiday weekend.

Friday November 27th 30% Off* All Christmas Items

Saturday November 28th 25% Off* All Christmas Items

Sunday November 29th 20% Off *All Christmas Items
* there are a few exceptions.

This means all Santa's, Snowmen, X-mas Dishes & Linens, Ornaments and so much more. This means Christmas Candle Scents too.

We also will be giving away Castine Candle Votives, this way you can try out the best scented candle in Maine. Oh by the way they are made right here in this state too. Great Company, Good people and the kind of company we want to do business with.

I would like to take a moment to thank you all for supporting local businesses this holiday season. I know it isn't always easy but you still go out of your way to make sure we know that we are still one of your favorite stores.

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2009-10-26T22:39:00.000-04:00

Facebook Home: "Silkweeds is about to find out if you are Naughty or Nice............. all you have to do is show up Friday November 6th from 5-9 pm (Nikki found out tonight that she veers off to the Naughty side.)"

Dollar Sale @ Silkweeds

2009-10-16T18:59:00.005-04:00

Silkweeds is having a DOLLAR SALE and it is for one day only, tomorrow, Saturday October 17th, 2009 starting at 10AM and here is a preview of what is in it. Don't delay, this is a one day event and there won't be any getting in the garage on a different day at this price. Check it out !!!!!

Yard Sale/Fling into Fall

2009-09-30T09:42:00.000-04:00

Fling into Fall in Searsport is October 9th and 10th.
Silkweeds has a yard sale on October 10th and 11th. There will be instore specials too. Stop on by because the old folks that run the yard sale are hilarious. Nikki and I will be inside. Denise will be selling her wares at a Craft Fair at the Airport Mall. In Searsport see us, in Bangor see her.

Time flies even when you aren't having fun :0

2009-09-25T21:25:00.002-04:00

Got to tell you there just isn't enough of me to go around lately. Laptop has been broke, that never helps. Let's see if I can get blogging back on track. Our second yard sale of the year is October 10th and 11th. ( I hope that is right.) We will be having in store specials too. Come on over I have been all week trying to get things together to put out in the sale.

I have asked everyone on facebook and twitter that if Silkweeds had an empty room what would you like to see in it. I would love as many suggestions as you or your friends can muster up. I just want it to hit me. You know when you hear it, it should just be one of those things that you go..... Oh yeah, lets do that. So fess up people and help me out.

It wont be long and we will be getting ready for Christmas Open House. That is almost a dirty sentence isn't it. lol

25% off thru September 10th

2009-09-08T09:26:00.002-04:00

I can't believe it has been almost a month since I blogged. Bear with me. This time of year gets a little crazy in here and I just can't keep up with it all. My laptop is at the doctor too, so that doesn't help. Excuses aside.........

Silkweeds is 25 % off Storewide* ( with just a few exceptions) through this thursday, September 10th. We are celebrating the fact that I have owned this business for 5 years this week. Doesn't seem possible... so come on in and get some shopping done at 25% off.

Maine's Own Forgotten Fairies

2009-08-13T12:20:00.005-04:00

Denise was up until the wee hours last night putting the finishing touches on these wonderful "Forgotten Fairies".

Truly they are wonderful, especially the one that she did for me to give to Lorrie. It is of Megan and Cody and I wish I had one myself. Here is a picture of it.

If you click on the pictures you can really check them out. Megan and Cody were young when we took these. Lorrie and I use to dress them up and take their pictures, I don't think they were always thrilled but usually they were good sports about it. The story on the back of each one of her fairies makes you fall in love with them even more. She is such an amazingly talented lady. You can check out the rest of them on facebook under the Silkweeds page or Lisa Sanborn-Gray

Oh My Gosh, Look at the New Things

2009-08-11T12:24:00.003-04:00

Yep, that's right we have Putka Pods, and lots of them, come on in to get your bag for only $3.99 each. You can't even begin to decorate for fall without these.

Below you will find the most adorable fairies around. My dear friend Denise has been hard at it again. Her new little jar fairies are just so sweet. Sure to melt any heart. And the story on the back of the jar will delight whoever recieves it. Talk again about Maine Made.......well here they are. Can't wait to see all the other ones that are being made.

And the last thing I have for you today is, the cutest little lamp made out of reproduced wasp traps. They are soooooo beautiful all lit up. They look great in all these fall displays.

Hope you all got your coupon for 40% off on the last newsletter. I think this month we got 38 of them back. That isn't to bad, I am glad that some of you are taking advantage of the savings. If you haven't signed up yet for the newsletter you can do so @ www.shopsilkweeds.com so that you will be able to get the next newsletter with money savings coupons on it.

Stop on by and remember "That It Is Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds."

Glass Orchids

2009-08-06T21:21:00.005-04:00

Nancy & Greg Tang are wonderful people. They left a hectic life to move to Maine and to do something they had a passion for. That passion shines through in all the dichroic glass creations that come out of their studio. They truly are unbelievable pieces that everyone can't wait to own. We carry quite a few of thier pieces. They make everything from necklaces, to earrings, barretts, magnets, pins, one of a kinds and so much more. To be so talented, well I could only hope for that, but to be fortunate to have their things in my store, I am that .... indeed. Here are a few pictures of what we carry. You can also find them @ http://www.glassorchids.com/

Click on the pictures to see them close up. Enjoy and take a trip over to their website and check out a great USA (Maine) Made product.

Fall, Fall and More Fall

2009-08-05T07:01:00.004-04:00

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

If you haven't already you should go to http://www.shopsilkweeds.com/ and sign up for our monthly newsletter. There is a 40% off coupon on the bottom of it.

Fall, wow, I hate to think of it, but I can tell you that yesterday as I started putting out fall, this is my favorite time of the year to decorate for. I just love the warm colors of fall. So here are a few pictures to show you what we have done so far.

I took Monday off and Denise got this display done, it is so cute. If you make the picture bigger you can see the rats better. They are so adorable. I know that sounds funny, but they are.

The Mantle needed a new picture and some different candlesticks over it. So after I fixed that, I added a few things to the display that Denise had started there. She had it looking great, she just ran out of time..... I know how that goes.

Here are a few more, pictures, I added a close up of the rat.

So there are about 12 more boxes of fall that need to be put out so I will get at that today. Let's see how much of a dent I can put into the pile.

If you get time, come on over and check it all out. This is when I think the store is the nicest, the colors just seem to make me feel good, maybe it will do the same for you. Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds".

Happy Monday

2009-08-03T06:44:00.001-04:00

Sorry for the absence, it has gotten busier at the store and I sometimes feel like a one armed paper hanger. I promise to be back this week with pictures of all the new stuff. I am decortating for fall this week, so there will be lots to see. Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds."

Yard Sale Sneak Peak

2009-07-08T11:57:00.006-04:00

YARD SALE JULY 11-12th 10a.m. - 5 p.m.
Here are a few pictures of how full the garage is for the yard sale. Never have we given anyone a sneak peak before. ENJOY :)

Silkweeds marks 25 years with huge discounts inside and out.

2009-07-08T11:53:00.001-04:00

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Yard Sale

2009-07-02T15:20:00.004-04:00

Silkweeds will be closed on the 4th of July, so that our employees can spend some quality time with their families. Thank you for understanding.

SILKWEEDS
ANNUAL YARD SALE
JULY 11-12 th
10-5

50-75% OFF REGULAR RETAIL PRICES

25% OFF STOREWIDE* ALSO

TWO DAYS ONLY, FANTASTIC DEALS OUTSIDE AND GREAT PRICES INSIDE.
COME OVER AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.

*SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY, FUDGE, BUTTERFLY JEWELRY, CANADIAN GEESE, LAYAWAYS, SALE ITEMS AND SPECIAL ORDERS.

REMEMBER "IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE TRIP" @ SILKWEEDS.

Maine Pursenalities

2009-06-29T12:25:00.005-04:00

First things first.............. One big black bird means heart failure if not noticed in time........ I took yesterday off, I don't get many days off lately and I am fortunate that my friend Denise or my mom fills in for me. Denise happened to work yesterday and Avis had worked on Saturday. Avis left Denise a present before we left work Saturday Night, with a little message on it. I found it, on my cash register this morning when I got to work. It jumped the begeezes out of me. So I think Denise must have snickered all night just waiting for the morning. What she had to worry about is where he might show up next. HaHa

On a slightly lighter note, Look at just how talented Denise is, She has been knitting, felting and even hand felting so much. She redid the front display yesterday with some of her new work. Check it out. It is beautiful and so very unique. Sometimes it is just nice to get something for yourself or someone you love that is hand made, right here in Maine.
Enjoy a little look at some fabulous work by a unique and wonderful woman.

The blue one with the daisy's is wonderful and is my favorite, but to small for me. So I think I will have to opt for the yellow one at the top of the display. I love yellow, it makes me feel sunny and bright, even on a day like today. Oh and check out the bowls, they are so cute.

Remember that "It is Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Rhonda has been at it again

2009-06-23T13:44:00.004-04:00

Check out this mirror that Rhonda made. It is the cutest and the spoon on the left hand side could be used as a towel holder. She is so talented.

Tomorrow I will take pictures of the Gazebo and the menu. So that you can all be tempted with that.

Beautiful Hand Made Dolls

2009-06-15T12:08:00.004-04:00

I can't possibly wait to to share these with you so here goes...............

So wouldn't every woman love to have nice plump lips like these? I absolutely love my beautiful dolls, they are hand made in Maine too. Just another bonus. I am posting them today because I just can't contain myself. They are too cute to hold them until tomorrow. The middle one is a plastic bag holder.

Wow, It's been a week without blogging... Sorry

2009-06-15T11:41:00.003-04:00

So all you need is to be creative enough to take something old and create something new. Rhonda has been at it again............ She made this wonderful "One of a Kind" bench and then we put an ornamental metal bird hanger with hooks on it. If you aren't creative enough than this one can be yours for $129.99

After we put it in place at the shop we decorated it up some. That is probably the funnest part of my whole job. When you get to create a warm and inviting space out of something so simple. We hope you get to swing by and check out some of the new things we have to offer. I will write again tomorrow about the new babies..... They are Denise and Nikki's favorite. NOT.......

Old Things

2009-06-08T14:31:00.003-04:00

With a little love and care, and some time to spare so many, many things can take a new shape.

I should have taken a before and an after picture........
It was a twin bed. I gave it to Rhonda, she made it into a bench and I distressed it today. Gosh we make a great pair. I can't wait to put it outside.
Who ever knew that old things could look so great.
Have a great day and remember "it's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Inventive Recycled Arty-Facts

2009-06-05T22:05:00.007-04:00

Oh my goodness, I love having such talented friends. Rhonda, a great friend of mine, and the former owner of Robertson's Haberdashery has inspired me so much this week. I meant to take a picture of the Angels that she makes, I do have one for sale right now. But here is a bench that was made out of a door and a dresser. It is to die for!!! So very sweet. In this economy I must admit that I have a harder time finding things that inspire me. Things that get me all wound up and gets my mind working. Today as this piece came together in my backroom, I was inspired, my mind began to work and think up new (old) projects that can take shape, not only in my mind but in my shop. I love to be inspired this way.

I am so fortunate that I have such talented friends. Rhonda, with her Arty-Facts, -Denise, with her felted bags, bowls, bunnies and so much more. (Both of their talents are so unlimited), - Connie with her needlework, Bill & Tish with Wreaths, and so many more. So some days when I am not so inspired, all I really need to do is look around my shop and let my friends inspire me.

Fudge, Fudge & More Fudge made Fresh right here @ Silkweeds

2009-05-31T12:00:00.006-04:00

Now that is alot of fudge, Lets see if I can list them all.

Penuchi, Penuchi Nut, TollHouse, Almond Joy, Snickers, Milk Chocolate Nut, Milk Chocolate, Pistachio Nut, Vanilla/Chocolate Swirl, Chocolate Nut, Chocolate, Rocky Road, Peanut Butter, Tiger Butter, Salted Nut Roll, Peanut Butter Explosion, Choclate Peanut Butter, Cookies and Cream, Divinity, Divinity with Nuts, Orange C reamsicle, Chocolate Orange Swirl, Double C

hocolate, Maple, Maple Nut, Chocolate Mint Swirl, Mocha/Chocolate Swirl, Raspberry Chocolate Swirl, Raspberry Swirl, Amaretto Chocolate Swirl, Vanilla, Vanilla Nut, Heath Bar Crunch, Mounds, Coconut Cream. There are a few other ones we do seasonally too.

So as we talk about all the things that are Maine Made and Local the one thing I forget to mention is that We make all of our own Fudge right here in the store. ONe more reason "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

It's Friday

2009-05-29T18:41:00.005-04:00

Just got done making about 100 pounds of fudge, all kinds like Raspberry Cream, Raspberry Chocolate, Heath Bar, Snickers, Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter, PB/Chocolate, PB Explosion, Ameretto, and so many more. Yesterday it was about 60 more pounds of Penuchi and Divinity. So it has been a busy couple of days. Last night I watched The Oprah Effect and I decided that I just need to get my fudge in the hands of an Oprah Producer, that is all I have to do. Now if you all have any ideas of how to do that just leave me a comment here and maybe between all of us we can come up with an idea to get the fudge to them and we can become part of the Oprah Effect. I couldn't take pictures of the fudge today becasue it has to set up so I will enlighten you with a picture of the fudge board this week sometime. Maybe even tomorrow if I get to work early enough.

But here are a few pictures of some hand work done by Connie, a wonderful lady that lives down the road from the store. She brings us a new piece or two almost weekly. She does absolutely wonderful work and we are beginning to get a following of people who request her pieces. Thanks goodness for Connie. We love her and her work.

Just in time for fall, Pumpkins

My favorite flowers
She even quilted this wall hanging

Remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Maine Made Baskets by Gin

2009-05-21T13:04:00.006-04:00

Sometimes I truly love this great State that we live in..... Don't get me wrong, Maine is a very hard state to do business in, but it is the people that I get to meet every so often, the ones that are so talented and are willing to allow me to carry their products in my store. Those people amaze me in so many, many ways.
Today we had a load of baskets dropped off. Gin, lives in Franklin, Maine and has a love of weaving that I can only imagine. The amount of time is incredible that goes into one of her baskets and then as clever as she is at weaving them, she again is that clever at distressing them. They truly are a work of Art. Thanks again Gin, for allowing us to carry such a great product.

If you all get a chance to stop by and check these out I think you will surely be delighted. I probably won't blog again until after the holiday, so I wish you all a safe and reflective Memorial Day. Don't forget that we are continuing our SAVINGS CARD program, so that way you can decide for yourself what is on sale each month. Come on by and get started so your savings can begin & just remember that "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds".

Pam Warden @ Silkweeds

2009-05-13T15:02:00.007-04:00

Not Pam personally, but her work yes.... and lots of it.

We also have a few cello wrapped and signed prints to give away as gifts, compliments of Pam and her husband John. The order came this morning and I just couldn't wait to get it out to all of you. There are about 40 different ones and they are the cutest 5 X 7 prints available. She has even more and I would love to get them all in. Here are a few of them for you to see. Stop by soon, they are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. One major decision for us in carrying them is that they are created, printed and framed all in the USA. Great Job Pam, thank you for allowing us to carry such a great product.

It says " All Stressed out and no one to Choke" boy does that sound like me lately. lol

This one says " If I could remember your name I would ask you where I left my keys"

This one is so sweet, it says " Best friends come in all shapes and sizes but they are always a perfect fit".

"If I click my heels 3 times can I get out of here?" I have been trying this all day, it is not working :)

"I smile because you are my sister, I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!"

Happy Monday

2009-05-11T11:04:00.005-04:00

Happy Monday Everyone,

With Mother's Day behind us, and yes, it was a very busy weekend @ Silkweeds. Even Mother's Day itself was busier than last year. That has just got to be good news for the coming season. At least that is what I am going to believe right now :)

Here is a few new things that we have put out at the store and this time of year it seems as though freight comes almost daily, so check back often to see all the new things we have for you

Silkweeds Saving Card

2009-05-05T12:16:00.002-04:00

We handed out over 100 Savings cards this past weekend. We are getting lots of good feedback for them. Maybe this time we have got it down to a science.

If you haven't gotten yours yet, all you have to do is come on by and make a regular price purchase then you will be well on your way to 20% off* every month as long as you keep your card current by shopping at least once a month. Full details are at the store. Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Silkweeds Savings Card

2009-05-01T15:25:00.004-04:00

Well, we have decided to become very loyal to the customers that are most loyal to us. We have started a Savings Card. With your regular priced purchase this month we will stamp your card so that any other purchase this month or in the month of June will be 20% off* (there are a few exceptions.) As a bonus when you come in June to make a purchase we will stamp your card for July so you can keep enjoying this discount all year long. All you have to do is shop every

month at least once a month. So just our way of saying thank you to all of you that support us all year long.

Remember "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

More Handmade Things @ Silkweeds

2009-04-29T12:45:00.009-04:00

These Signs are handmade and painted by Country Mama Signs, right here in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
She does a great job and will write anything you want on a sign. We are fortunate to have her in our shop as a crafter.

Felted Purses galore, Denise Perkins-Fields does an amazing job on all the purses that she makes. She is also felting bowls now and we should have them soon. She sews rabbits and dolls also. Quite a jack of all trades, or I guess that would be Jill ;).

Pot Scrubbies, no house should be without them and I can't even tell you how many of these we go through. They are great and they work on all pots and pans, even no scratch surfaces. We have a local lady that does these for us as well.

Handmade doilies are great too. This week I have sold about 6 of them. My mother-in-law is to thank for these. She spends all winter crocheting them and starching them then we have them to sell here. She makes them in runners for us too.

We are so fortunate to have all these people that can craft for our store. We are more than willing to sell handcrafted items, we prefer to do that in many instances. Watch tomorrow for even more things that are handcrafted.

These are just some of the reasons that "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Do you know anyone that makes nice things and is willing to sell wholesale to a shop? Let them know that we are always looking for new things to buy for our store.

New Products

2009-04-28T15:13:00.011-04:00

What a gorgeous day out there. Well you all know that I have just gone shopping and here are a few things that I brought back. I have been putting out freight for two days.

We are trying more and more to do business locally, or at least USA made. It isn't easy to find people that want to sell their wares at a cost that we can resell them. We do get lucky from time to time and find a few companies though...Here are a few things

Pineapple made right here in Maine, I just had to go to MA to get it.

These "Old" window frames were recycled along with some pieces of plywood and some creativity. And all made in Indiana but we are lucky enough to have a few of them here

Hand made right here in Maine, Crocheted "recycled" wool rugs. They are so soft to walk on. (Something I am amazed at). We don't have many but a few.

These lampshades are hand made also, from Indiana but made with love and care from a woman that enjoys making nice things for someone else's home.

The pillow and table runner is

made right down the street by a wonderful lady named Connie. She brings one of a kind items in about once a week. We are fortunate to have her things too.

There will be more about what we

have that is locally made tomorrow. I am just out of room and out of

time. Look tomorrow for purses, scrubbies, doilies, lamps and more. Remember "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

Yummy for your tummy :)

2009-04-24T15:13:00.003-04:00

Well, a couple of months ago I went to a wholesale show in Portland and it is a small show so you don't always get to expect great things. I mean it isn't like going to Atlanta but.............sometimes you do find an unexpected treasure. (We found a few that day, here is the first one that showed up at the store.)
When you go to the shows you get to graze in the food isle. These companies all temp you with your tastebuds. They all sample their wares and that of course makes you want to buy them. You should never go when you are hungry though because sometimes things don't always taste as good as you thought they did that day. :)
This is a great, locally made, tastey treat. Stop on by and pick some up. It will spice up your old spaghetti and meatballs and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Summer Fun...

2009-04-19T10:58:00.005-04:00

Here are some of the new flags that just came into the store. I hung them out yesterday. Even today when I took them outside they make me feel good to look at. No more snow, at least for awhile.

The colors in the flags are just beautiful, They look so good hanging outside the store.

Here is a new spring wreath that just came in. I put 4 of them out yesterday and one sold within the hour. You have to love it when that happens.

Remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Karma

2009-04-14T14:17:00.005-04:00

THIS WEEKEND, APRIL 17th- 19th, AT SILKWEEDS

WE HAVE A 25% OFF ALL THINGS THAT HAVE PASTEL COLORS

THAT MEANS, WHITE, YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE, PINK, LIGHT GREEN,

USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND COME ON IN.

IF WE CAN SEE THOSE COLORS IN YOUR PURCHASE THAN YOU WILL GET 25% OFF THE ITEM.....

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS - HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES

ALSO THIS SATURDAY WE HAVE OUR FAVORITE PSYCHIC/MEDIUM COMING FROM 10 -4.

HER NAME IS JANE MULLINS AND I FEEL FORTUNATE TO CALL HER A FRIEND. SHE WILL BE TAKING WALK-IN'S ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. YOU CAN CALL THE STORE FOR MORE DETAILS 207 548-6501 OR CALL JANE AT 207 635-2377

JANE IS PLANNING ON COMING MOST SATURDAY'S THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

Silkweeds Annual Easter Sale

2009-04-06T13:55:00.004-04:00

Silkweeds Annual Easter Sale

This Friday, Saturday & Sunday..............
When you come in I will let you pick an egg out of the basket and inside it will have a discount of 15 - 50% off that you can use on your purchase. *
There are the usual exceptions, Butterfly Jewelry, Fudge, Canadian Geese, Special Orders, Layaway, and Sale Items.

Tell all your friends and come on over to Silkweeds, Where "It's Always Worth the Trip"

Coupon's

2009-04-03T14:58:00.004-04:00

Well, If you get our newsletter you got a nice surprise to use this weekend only

40% OFF 1 item*
April 3, 4 & 5th only!!
1 coupon per day, per person, per purchase.
* Excludes Fudge, Butterfly Jewelry, Furniture, Canadian Geese, Sale Items,
Layaway, Special Orders
COUPON MUST BE PRESENT

Offer Expires: April 5th, 2009

That is right, 40% off 1 item...............
Don't forget that you have to have the coupon..... so get it from your newsletter or print this part of this page.

On a different note, my son Cody, is Alladin in the play at Bucksport Middle School tonight. I am so looking forward to that tonight.

Good Luck Tonight Cody

Have a great weekend and remember that "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Beautiful Butterflies

2009-04-01T11:14:00.012-04:00

First things first, Congratulations to Joanne Campbell............ she is the lucky winner from last months drawing, she will get a $25.00 gift certificate to use on any regular priced merchandise. You could win too.........all you have to do is make a purchase within any month and your name could be drawn out of the jar for a gift card too.
Today I was thinking that pictures of beautiful butterflies would make everyones day start out a little better.

Do they look real to you?

They are...............n't. lol

We just got these in and they look so real. The large ones are 3.99 each and the small ones are 2.99. They are wired so that they can be put on just about anything.

As you can tell we have put them on everything around here. So it is one more thing to make us think spring.

April 1st brings some fun things our way this month. If you got the newsletter this month (sign up at shopsilkweeds.com) you will be in this weekend with your 40% off coupon........remember it is only good for 3 days.

You also know that from April 10th - 12th we will be having our Annual Easter Sale with discounts from 15-50% off and yes, we will let you draw your egg when you come in.

Then on April 17th - 19th we will be having 25% off anything with white, yellow, pastel blue, pastel pink or pastel green on it or in it. If you can find those colors in it we will discount it for you

Then for the last weekend in the month, April 24th - 26th we will be having 20% off all prints. (it does have to be a print, behind glass, not handpainted signs or canvas)

There are a few things to help get you through the month and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

New Spring Merchandise

2009-03-26T14:49:00.006-04:00

What is cuter than a bunch of lil' chicks? Nothing they are just sweet. I put them where, when the furnace comes on, their little feathers blow in the wind. And they are $3.99 each

A new rabbit to die for. He just looks so comfy sitting there on the mantle. All these things finally make me hope for warmer weather. With the sun out today, I wish I could bring the register outside. You can tell that people are ready to get out and get the stink off of them though. We seem to have more people than we had been having, which leads to more sales, which makes me think we are going to make it another year :)

These are the newest thing that I have gotten in. We have got 3 orders this week alone of new product. This was in the last one. Yes, it is Lightning Bugs in a jar. Battery operated, and they slightly dim so they look so real. Doesn't every kid want a jar of these every year. Makes a great night light for your little ones.

The last thing to show you today is something else that we just got in, she is very primitive and has 4 tealight holders she would look lovely in a garden or on a porch. I think she is really sweet.

If you have time stop in a see all the new things we have to offer. Make sure you sign up to receive our email newsletter at http://www.shopsilkweeds.com/ because the April one will be going out soon and it will have some coupons on it, and some information that no one else will get, only if you get the newsletter. Have a great day and remember that "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Hop over to Silkweeds for discounts on some great New Products.

2009-03-20T16:08:00.003-04:00

Look at the cute new Keepsake jars, there are only a few so come get yours while they are on sale. The next couple of weeks are when you can still get 20% off Storewide* even on the new stuff that we are putting out every day.

Everyone could use a sweet little rabbit to make them smile. This one says Get Crackin'

These Easter Bunnies look good enough to eat. They look like you should be able to pick them up and bite their ears off.

New Geraniums, we get them in every year and even though they are expensive you won't have to replace them every year and people will think they are real.......we won't tell if you don't.

WE ALSO PUT OUT A NEW TART LINE WITH 56 FRAGRANCES. WE LOVE THEM AND WE HOPE YOU WILL TOO. YES, THEY ARE SOY WAX AND DYE FREE.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE AT SILKWEEDS "IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE TRIP" BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN A DESTINATION FOR GENERATIONS.

OH YEAH....... ONE MORE THING, RIGHT NOW THERE IS 21 BOXES OF NEW, THATS RIGHT, I SAID NEW FREIGHT IN THE BACKROOM. AVIS WILL START ON IT TOMORROW MORNING. I LOVE SPRING, IT IS WHEN ALL THE NEW STUFF COMES..... WE ARE JUST LIKE LITTLE KIDS IN A CANDY STORE WHEN FREIGHT COMES. I TEND TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH AVIS BECAUSE I LIKE TO JUST RIP OPEN ALL THE BOXES AND LOOK IN THEM AND THEN I LEAVE THEM FOR HER TO FIGURE OUT. I THINK SHE WOULD FIRE ME SOMEDAYS IF SHE COULD. :)

Spring Means Easter :)

2009-03-13T16:07:00.007-04:00

Take a look at the new Easter coasters from Legacy. They are the cutest things.

We sell an awful lot of the seasonal ones, so hurry in to get yours. And they are still 99 cents each.

The little frogs are just a few of the new things we have in. They make you feel good all over. Let's hope Spring is on the way

We are still 20 % Off Storewide until the end of March. This will be the last month that we are having a storewide savings for a whole month. Things will be changing in April. Make sure you are in on it........ sign up for our newsletter (because there will be a special on that newsletter for email recipiants only) at www.shopsilkweeds.com and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

Nice Smelly Things that make your feel good all over

2009-03-05T15:16:00.009-05:00

Candles, Made right here in Maine. They look so rustic and smell so good. They are SOY so they will burn clean and the jars will wash right out and can be used over. Add a small amount of Rag Ribbon and wall-ah you have a trinket jar. No waste

The reed diffusers are made in Maine too, by the same person, we are soooooo very lucky to have her. Her things just fly off the shelves and they all smell so good.

Finally, the new things, We have potpourri jars, made of course in Maine by The Primitive Keeper. They are great to fragrance a room. And the Live, Love, Laugh is a tart warmer, yes, a tart warmer. It lights up and there is a tray in the top to hold a tart. There are holes punched in the tin so the fragrance will come through. Sweet, Sweet, Sweet.

I love it when we get cute things in.

Here is another one for you to check out. See how the lid lifts right up. Yes it is hinged on. We only have a few, come and get yours soon.

Don't forget that every time you make a purchase in March your name will go into a drawing for a $25.00 Gift certificate. Just one way Silkweeds trys to take care of it's customers.

And talk about getting in New Things that we love. Check us out in the coming days, I just got an email saying some of our new product has shipped. I should have pictures for you soon.

Remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

When is Spring Anyway?

2009-03-01T11:23:00.003-05:00

Uugh! Winter, This time of year I am so ready to be back in the bustle of it all. They say it is going to snow here tomorrow, maybe a foot. I do hope that is my mothers foot they are calling this by, because she only has a size 7 shoe :) I am sure the weather people didn't take that into consideration though. I know there are snow lovers out there, but this time of year I get so cooped up at the store. It is slow and I feel like I have displayed myself to death.

My pictures today are of one of our best soaps, Austrailian Secret. That is because this time of year everyone, even snow lovers are tired of having dried out skin. These soaps have no harsh chemicals, they lather up great, they have extra glycerin added to moisturize and they are made with natural plant ingredients- no animal products, or animal testing.

Everyone that trys them seems to enjoy them and keep coming back for more.

MARCH SPECIALS ARE AS FOLLOWS

20% OFF STOREWIDE* JUST A FEW EXCEPTIONS

AND

WITH EVERY PURCHASE YOU CAN PUT YOUR NAME IN FOR OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY. SILKWEEDS WILL BE GIVING A $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE AWAY EACH MONTH TO ONE LUCKY CUSTOMER. IF YOU SHOP MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH WITH US YOUR NAME WILL GO IN THE JAR EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A PURCHASE FOR THE MONTH.

HOPEFULLY SPRING WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT AND REMEMBER "IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE TRIP @ SILKWEEDS"

Presidents Day............

2009-02-16T12:32:00.001-05:00

Here is hoping that if you have the day off, you are enjoying yourself. If you are working like some of us, well lets all hope for a great retail day. I always like working on these kind of holidays because I always get to see my customers that work normally. It is like old home week for me on days like this. I get to laugh, and chat with folks that I don't get to see often enough.

Saturday, I had Dick and Carolyn Taylor (loyal customers) come by to see me.... they had some news. Last week they put their house up for sale here went to Virginia Beach, where Dick's sons live and bought themselves a house all in a week. They came back home and called the movers and they will be off towards the end of March. They have to be back there to close on the 25th of March so they say they will swing in to see me then. I will miss them. Like many of my customers, I have made a connection with them. They seem like family to me, I care what happens to them. This is a good move for them, but for me I will have fond memories. Thank goodness for those memories and for emails that will keep us close.

Today, is Presidents day, the store has been busy, but we seem to have a slight lul in the afternoon. I thought I would take that time to write to you. 25% off storewide* with only two exceptions. If you have time, stop by and see what is new. Enjoy a jaunt through the store, and sample some fudge. Most important....... Enjoy yourself

"It's Always Worth The Trip"

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY :)

2009-02-13T15:56:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and today you know it because I have sold FUDGE all day long. It has been a very busy day for fudge, I guess everyone wants to sweeten up their honey...............
So this is a short post and I probably won't get to post again until at least Sunday. I just wanted to let you all know that I hope you have an incredibly wonderful Valentine's Day.
And to top it off we are 25% off storewide * thru the end of February. So come on in and enjoy the savings. If your sweety doesn't buy you what you want than you can always come buy it yourself.

Think Spring :)

2009-02-11T15:41:00.004-05:00

It is really hard not to want spring today with the weather outside looking so good. The temperature seems to be between 40-45 degrees and the sun is shining brightly. It makes you feel good all over. About like these flowers. They just scream spring..................... The whole shop does so when you need a pick me up these next few weeks before spring really does hit, just stop by and have a feel good moment on us.

There also are these really sweet angels that are in our front window right now. They look peaceful, which is something that we all could use these days. A little peace.

We have some sun catchers in pink, blue,yellow and green hanging over them so it really kind of puts you in the mood for spring. Pastel colors seem to be able to do that for us I guess.

Have a great day and remember " It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds."

New Look........

2009-02-09T13:40:00.004-05:00

Well today I decided to play with my background on the blog. I love some of the new things I found at http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/ They have the funnest things.

I hope you all think it is fun to look at. I am loving the browns/pinks together, I feel the same way about brown and blue together. They are happy, feel good colors. We have some new purses coming in april that are brown and pink, don't forget to check back to see them. I will post a picture of them when they get here.

For three days last week I ripped homespun and made fat quarters. We have never sold our homespun this way but we decided that because of there being no where else around to get homespun, let alone in fat quarters that maybe we would try it. I can say that some people are impressed that we have them. I think I waited on 4 different people over the weekend that picked up one or two at least. Not bad for no one knowing we have them. There are 5 baskets full of different fabrics so come on in a grab a few for your next craft project. They are $2.50 each.

What would you like to see new at Silkweeds? What would make you come here more often? By all means leave us a comment and let us know. We might not be able to do all of them but we promise to consider them all.

Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds."

Show Someone You Care

2009-02-06T12:55:00.004-05:00

Oh What A Gorgeous Day.........

The sun is shining, Even the snow looks beautiful to me on a day like this.

The Camden Taboggen Races are this weekend and even if that doesn't bring that many customers my way, it will bring customers to the region. It will be a good weekend to support the economy. They will have so much fun and such good weather. It should be a great time for everyone this weekend. If you have never been, take a ride into Camden this weekend for some much needed fun.....

We just got in these plates, they are so nice as gifts, or sitting on your own mantle letting people know that they are thought of or that you care. In these hard times like we are having sometimes it is just seems easier if you let someone know that we are in this all together.

Enjoy the day, the weekend and take time to enjoy your lives.

Remember "It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds"

WOOLY WOOLY.................

2009-02-05T11:53:00.004-05:00

Good Morning,
Wow... Two days in a row. I must be on a roll lol. I wanted you to get a look at these wonderful new purses that we have at Silkweeds. They are made locally. Purse-analities by Denise is the name of the company and I am lucky enough to have an inside track. They are an outlet for some extra energy and she does a fanatastic job on them. If you get time come on in and check them out.

Also we do have other lines of jewelry like I showed you yesterday, so when you feel the need to just get out and buy something nice for yourself, look no further than right here at Silkweeds

This wonderful moose pin is from Natures 1 and the Butterfly Pendant beside it helps to give hope and new beginnings to the one who wears it faithfully.

If the jewelry isn't enough to put you in a springy mood than these Austrailian Secret Soaps will do the trick. With two displays of different scents there is sure to be something to awaken your senses. If you try them you will never want to use other soaps again.

Hope you all are enjoying the sunshine and I know I can't wait for the weekend. They weather is suppose to be near 40 here. It gives us all hope for spring.................... until then remember "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

February Blues

2009-02-04T09:52:00.003-05:00

Good Morning

Well it has been about two months since I have posted a blog. Like many other store owners I have to sit and ponder sometimes, I guess I have been stuck there pondering alot lately.

As you all know the economy in such disarray doesn't help small businesses at all. I am not trying to complain, I just simply sit and wonder, what might I be doing wrong, what else could I try, what the next sale should or shouldn't be. I just seem to sit an ponder.

On a lighter note, if you haven't been to the store lately, It looks good in here. We have spring flowers, some new angels, mermaids in the window and a new display for house numbers, along with some new dishes in the kitchen and some beautiful new linens. Hope you will stop in soon and have a look around.

Here is a one of a kind necklace done by Glass Orchids. We do carry a line of jewelry from her. She has some very unique things made from dichroic glass.

Well I just looked down and realized it is time for me to open the shop so I guess I will have to finish this later. Have a great day and remember that "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas

2008-12-08T09:07:00.003-05:00

I have heard that I am not politically correct before and here I go again. I find that I love to say Merry Christmas to people. It just rolls off your tongue so nice. I know that I should say Happy Holidays, and I try to, especially in the store. So I am sorry if I offend anyone this season for saying it. Some days it just makes me happy to say Merry Christmas. It is like when you are done saying it, your already smiling and couldn't we all use a little to smile about these days. I know I could.

I am ready to head downstairs to start the day and I put the Cider on already so that it would be warm when I got down there. It is cold and windy today so a good cup of Cider is just what I need to start off with. Come on in and enjoy some with me. I answered the doorbell at the shop early and it was Ron, the Fed-ex delivery person, and what did he have today........... 2 cases of Raven's Mulling Spices, you know the one that I use to make our delicious Cider. Good thing too, cause I think we were down to about 12. That could break a fight out in this store, just among the help let alone the customers. Have a great day and remember " It's Always Worth The Trip @ Silkweeds."
Secret Sale starts on Saturday, December 13th.
I guarantee you don't want to miss this one.
And by the way, Merry Christmas and I hope you all have the best of New Years'. :)

20% off @ Silkweeds

2008-12-04T12:35:00.003-05:00

That's right, Silkweeds is 20% off Storewide* ( with a few exceptions) plus we still have our DAILY SPECIALS and to find out what they are you just need to visit www.shopsilkweeds.com and print out the December Calendar. On that you will find that we are doing a SECRET SALE that starts DECEMBER 13th that will be sure to help you finish up that holiday shopping.
At the end of the month on the 27th & 28th we will have our ANNUAL PJ SALE. Definately, you will want to mark the Calendar for that. It starts at 6AM with 30% off storewide and an extra 5% off if you wear your PJ's.
On that note I have to go, It is busy here and I just wanted to take the time to fill you all in on a few things. Have a great day and remember that "It is Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

Thanksgiving Saturday

2008-11-29T08:37:00.003-05:00

Good Morning,
I got to work early this morning so that I could write a few things............ The problem is that my mind is so boggled from Black Friday that I am not sure what to write.
Black Friday Sales were down but not by much. We were real busy and I hope we are again today. This year the season seems to short. I am sure other retailers are feeling the same way.
I can say that I have only bought 3 gifts for Christmas so far. I think I will have to get with the program soon :)

Well as I gear up for another busy day, I hope all of you are finding bargains and don't forget "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-26T18:22:00.006-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving,

I am writing this early because I will be home tomorrow enjoying my family. This time of year the shop is always so busy that I don't get alot of time home with my family. So I will be here, at the store for a few more hours finishing up a basket giveaway, free gifts, and printing the December Sale Calendar. I would much rather do it tonight than do it tomorrow on my one day off.

So I want to tell you some of the things that I am thankful for. I am thankful that I have my health, my husband, my son, my mom, my brother, and our whole family, my in-laws, my wonderful friends, my dog. I am thankful that we are managing through this tough economic time. I am thankful for my life as a whole. I know that not everyone has had the opportunity to do, see or believe in the things I have. I look forward to being a better person, a better friend, a better mom and daughter. I will strive to be better in all those catagories.

I am thankful for all my loyal customers, who come in every so often to just see how things are. I am thankful for the other shop owners that have befriended me and don't mind the phone calls for reassurance on both ends.

But tonight, since I am tired and worn out I am going to be thankful for the day off tomorrow.

Here is to a busy, busy black friday for all shop owners.

Happy Turkey Day everyone.

Black Friday Sale

2008-11-24T14:46:00.002-05:00

This week I have spent my time getting all of our Christmas Items out on the floor. We already have sold alot of Christmas Items but the rest could fly off the shelves on Black Friday.
Our sale is as follows
Friday November 28th - 30% off Christmas Items
Saturday November 29th - 25% off Christmas Items
Sunday November 30th - 20% off Christmas Items
So all the trees are loaded, the shelves are stocked, and we are ready for some serious shopping. We will have fudge to sample and mulled cider to taste. We hope you all will be stopping in for some Christmas cheer. Even if you already have your shopping done, stop by for some fun. There will be giveaways, and maybe even a drawing ( if I get it toghether). :)
Been a busy day and this elf still has a few things to get done so have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip" @ Silkweeds.

WOW

2008-11-20T12:54:00.002-05:00

Wow................ Well, It has been awhile since I have been able to blog. You see, I usually blog downstairs at the store in between cutomers. There has been something wrong with my internet, then my wireless connection and then we had to decorate for christmas. We are completely decorated for Christmas, and I have alot of friends and family to thank for that. I would never had gotten that all done with out them.

So hopefully you will all get a chance to stop into the store we have several things going on from now until Christmas. Lots of sales and specials and 30% off Christmas Items the day after Thanksgiving ( November 28th). Free gifts that day too, at least while they last.

I always love the way the shop looks after we decorate for the holidays. Sometimes you just turn all the lights on and look around and admire what you have created before you let the customers in.

Have a great day and hopefully I will be blogging more often.
Remember "It's Always Worth The Trip" @ Silkweeds.

Thrilling Thursdays

2008-09-25T11:41:00.005-04:00

Good Morning,

I am about 40 or so days outside of Christmas Open House...........O My Goodness........... Where has the time gone. This weekend I turn 41...... I still feel 25 or so. Next weekend I am going away to market with my good friend Carol (http://www.bittersweetgiftshop.com/) Hoping we will find some wicked good buys there. I am looking for some different things for the shop. You know, new and exciting. I want you all to have new things to browse through. Just recently I have discovered about 4 new companies that no one else around me has. I think you will enjoy them as much as I do. You will have to wait until November 7th to see them though, because I like to have enough new things to wow the pants off of ya. hahaha

I would like to take a moment to thank Rebecca for getting me started on this blog. I do enjoy it and I wouldn't have done it if she hadn't been persisitent. Rebecca has her own business, www.berrymarketingsolutions.com and her own blog www.berrymarketingsolutions.blogspot.com
She is a very talented and clever person and I am thankful that she helps design all of my business, stationery, emails, brochures, paper ads, and so much more. If you ever need anything like this done she is the person. She really always comes thru with something new and fresh. Thanks again to her for helping to make Silkweeds a success.

As you can see I still haven't figured out the picture thing. Sometimes it isn't easy to teach a older dog new tricks. Is it Rebecca? :) Here is hoping you have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth The Trip" @ Silkweeds

Fudge Galore

2008-09-19T18:03:00.003-04:00

Wow, I think you could take me out and suck the chocolate off of me....................... I know that doesn't sound quite right but for those of you that know me...........you know I make our fudge right here in the store. It is the most delicious fudge I have ever had, if I do say so myself. I know, I know, I seem to be showing partiality. haha

Now really, today I have made about 140 lbs. of fudge. I am sure you would like to know what that looks like, well it is 27 - 13X9 pans of fudge in all different flavors and yes, of course we made pumpkin today. This was the week everyone wanted it and I am sorry that it took until today to get it done. We have pumpkin plain and pumpkin chocolate chip. So hurry in because I have to wonder if there will be any left on Sunday when I get back to work.

We are bombarded with even more christmas freight this week. Yuck. It is a good thing it all looks good when we get it together because your so tired of it by that time that if it didn't look good I would just sit down and cry.

Well, I am going to spend the day with my son tomorrow so I will see you on Sunday.
By the way, I ordered some really nice jewelry today, should be here in about 3 weeks.

Hope you all have a great weekend and remember "It''s Always Worth the Trip @Silkweeds"

Monday Again

2008-09-15T12:51:00.002-04:00

Wow............. Where did the week go. This time of year I get so caught up in keeping up with the store that there isn't a whole lot of time for all of these other things. Please be patient with me while I try to find a system to incorporate this blog into some sort of a daily routine. :)
Today I have had a couple of boxes of Boyds come in and the new Pilgrim Melon Jar Candles (Soy of course). We are having so many positive comments about the Kristen Candles. Once people try them they are sold on them. They are so much more fragrant than Yankee. I am glad we are getting so many new Candle companies in.

It's that time of year when we start making Pumpkin Fudge, I always love the smell of Pumpkin Fudge. So many people look forward to that. We only make it for about 6-8 weeks in the fall. So it gives everyone something to look forward to. Hopefully by next week.

Looking forward to the yard sale on October 11-12 (Sat. & Sun.) It is loaded with Hot Christmas Buys. Great Gifts at 50 - 75% off retail prices. Hope to see you all there.

Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds"

Mondays...................

2008-09-08T08:47:00.000-04:00

Mondays...........uugh
That is kind of how I feel this morning. I thought I would take a few minutes to let you know that I know that I am not the only one to feel that way about Mondays every now and then.
This morning I have a zillion things to get done. I have a new curtain display to get filled. I can now hang 15 more curtain designs on top of the 15 that we now have displayed. I am looking forward to getting that filled before I open today. I also have a new order of Boyds bears to get out and I am going to get that done today too. I made a little fudge yesterday but we were busy so it looks like I will be trying to get another batch made today. Sounds busy doesn't it. Now you see why I feel the way I do about Mondays. It is typical though because Monday is payroll day and the day I make out bills in the morning. So I may find some time to write later but lets hope that I get all my work done and maybe I will even get a picture or two up on the blog to show you. I hope you all get outside and enjoy the wonderful fall day. It really is starting to feel like fall.......... and remember " It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds.

Fall, Christmas, Candles, Stockroom and more

2008-09-04T13:04:00.000-04:00

I think the teenagers say OMG............................. That is how I feel this week. I think alot of you know that I have been working alone some to cut back on bills. Well this week I have had to finish the fall displays, check in some christmas items, clean the storage area where we keep the christmas until we need it, price and put out a new candle order plus wait on customers. Tomorrow I will make fudge to get through the weekend. It is nice to be busy but this kind of busy will drive you nuts.

So the fall is done, christmas is well under way and the new candles smell so good. I walked in here this morning at 8 am, with the lights off, it just seems so peaceful that time of day. I was able to get some things accomplished so that makes me feel better about not being so overwhelmed.

I hope you all can find the time to come down and take a stroll through. I love the way the store looks right now. The colors are perfect, warm and inviting. So if you find some extra time come on down, and take a few minutes to enjoy what I sometimes take for granted. (the smells, the look, the whole experience), and remember "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

School's In Session

2008-09-01T15:36:00.000-04:00

Well Ladies, Tomorrow the kids go back to school. After you have your morning coffee, you might just say to yourself, I am going to take a trip to Silkweeds and enjoy the morning by myself. Well, If it 's not quite that easy, you might get to say that in the next coming weeks. At least the kids going back to school sometimes seems like more of a routine, something we can bank on, something solid. So once we all get back into our routines maybe I will be seeing some of you. I do hope that you welcome fall with thoughts of what you would like to do for yourself. In other words, give yourself a break, pat yourself on the back because you are raising good kids and take some time out to do a couple of feel good things just for you. It has been a good day at the store. I marked some things to go out for the fall yardsale (October 10-11) and I even put together a few Christmas trees. It is hard to believe that I am working on Christmas stuff. It's 4:00 and I really need to wait on some customers so I will chat with you all in the morning after I have dropped my son off for his first day of 8th grade and met some of my girlfriends for breakfast at McDonalds. Enjoy the afternoon and remember that "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

Labor Day Weekend

2008-08-31T10:44:00.000-04:00

Good Morning...............
Well, this is the best weather we have had all summer. As we get all of our fall things out, I realize that this is the season that I enjoy the most. I love that the leaves change, I love the crisp air in the morning and at night. I love the color that comes with fall. That goes for inside too. This is my favorite season to decorate with color. These nice warm, nuetral colors are what make me smile and they bring things together for me. When we have to decorate for spring it is all pastels and such. Christmas is so traditional for color. Instead this is the season for all seasons. I know because when the customers come in the store they say things about the color, the feel of the place, the smells. Oh yes, what would autumn be without the smells of fall. The pumpkin candles, and of course pumpkin fudge ( which we will start making again next week) Well, I am headed down over the stairs to wait on some customers, and make some new friends today, and what I hope for all of you is for you to have a moment to just sit and relax and think of the things that make you happiest. Life is short and way to busy so take a moment and find something to enjoy.

Have a great day and remember "That It's Alway's Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

Fall

2008-08-29T14:25:00.000-04:00

Well, I do guarantee that we have our fall items out. Maybe not all of them but we do have them out and I will try to get some pictures up of those items soon. Today I have been making fudge (yum yum) and visiting with my good friend Carol from Bittersweet Gift Store in Bucksport. She was nice enough to bring me lunch today. I will be out of the store tomorrow enjoying one of our last weekend's at the campground and we will possibly be going to the Blue Hill Fair. So I will be back online with you all on Sunday. Enjoy your weekend and remember "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

Christmas

2008-08-28T09:33:00.000-04:00

I know that you can't even imagine that I said that word, you know the C word "CHRISTMAS". Well, I drove in the yard at the store this morning to the Fed-ex guy waiting paitiently (or not). He had already unloaded his truck with 30 + packages of Christmas Items. You see we have to get our freight early that gives Avis time to check it all in and get it priced, then we lug it up over the stairs and put it away until it is time to set up for Christmas. So today I am over my head in Christmas. Yuck. We never really look forward to this process. The weather out is so nice and the last thing you want to be doing is checking in Snowmen and Santas. That will all come soon enough. Oh the wonderful life of retail, where you always live at least one season ahead of everyone else. Here's hoping you all have a great day and remember that "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds.
I suppose I better get at it...................

Oh What a Beautiful Day....

2008-08-27T09:27:00.000-04:00

Some days you just have to wake up and be thankful for what you have. Today I have wonderful friends, that understand that I own my own business and try to help out with my son whenever they can. I also mentioned my own business, I am thankful for that. It somehow gives me peace of mind to walk into this store every day knowing that my best is showing right here, and I think that most people that come appreciate that I work hard to keep it as nice as possible. When I bought the store it was a bit run down and not taken care of quite like it should have been. I have worked endless hours to get it to this point and I want so much more for it. I will work as hard as it takes and for as long as it takes to make it a success for myself as well as my customers. Speaking of customers, there is something else that I have to be thankful for, every now and then I will have a day and wonder why I work so hard and why I even bother and almost always when I am having one of those days in will walk a customer that tells me how incredible my store is and that they can't imagine how much work it is and that they are so glad I am here. That is when I remember why I do what I do. That is when I am thankful that I have had this opportunity in my life and that is when I know why I bother. Thanks to all of you for giving me so much to be thankful for. Have a great day and remember "It's Always Worth the Trip" @ Silkweeds

Getting Started

2008-08-26T16:29:00.000-04:00

Well, Rebecca has talked me into keeping a blog about the store.
I don't know where to start but I do know that there are so many new things here this month. We are busy,busy,busy, trying to keep up with the new things that are coming in.
I hope you all get a chance to stop in and check out the new linens, the new candle lines ( that is a posting all of it's own) all the fall decorations, the new jewelry(made in maine), purses and handbags and so much more.
I will try to add some pictures this week and will try to check this and post to it often. This time of year gets a little crazy around here. I welcome comments on what you all think the store should carry and why. Creativity and imagination is always welcome here.
Have a great day and remember

It's Always Worth the Trip @ Silkweeds.