Posh Toppings

House of Cold

2011-03-03T17:52:00.000-08:00

If they look a little stiff, it's because it's about 30 degrees. And their crazy mom has them modeling spring and summer clothing outside! What they'll do for a newly discovered McDonald's oatmeal cookie. (They're SO good!!) Not that they'll pose complaint free, mind you... Or readily loose the pained, "I'm cold" expression and hunched shoulders. ...I needed the cookie more than they did by the time we were done.

Why would crazy Mom put them through such "torture?" Why, to show off our new Posh Toppings - made-to-match Matilda Jane Clothing's House of Clouds Spring/Summer line, of course! And don't worry... no children were harmed or hypothermic during this photoshoot. The warm and cozy dining room was right on the other side of the door, and each child took refuge there every two minutes or so, lol! But do you understand why I haven't been in any hurry to complete our made to match House of Clouds accessory line? 'Round these parts, we won't be wearing that beautiful clothing for a very long time! Well, except for that little cruise coming up in April. Woohoooo!!!...

But I digress.

This is our first blog entry that features our M2M MJ items, which we began creating last Fall. And if you have no idea what my acronyms are, never fear! These adorable accessories are cute enough to carry themselves off with a t-shirt and jeans! No MJ necessary. :) However, should you be a true MJC addict (or a recovering one, like myself), you will LOVE all of the options we are about to unveil to go with your gorgeous HOC goodies. And if you are not an addict yet... check this page out: MJ Addicts But I warn you! Though you may scoff at the cost initially, you will likely find a way to get you some MJ, and then... you will become ADDICTED! Bwaaaa-haa-haaaaa!

Monday is the big day. We will be releasing our pretties via Facebook album again sometime during the afternoon(early eve for you East coasters). Yeah, we still haven't gotten our rears in gear on Etsy. Someday.

By the way... I tried to edit out all the snow. If you spy some, just imagine it's... um, white sand? ENJOY!

Top O' The Mornin' To Ya!

2011-02-13T14:20:00.000-08:00

Maybe it's the success of the special edition Valentine's Day items, or maybe it's the requests we've had for St. Patty's day themed goodies, or maybe it's just our love of green! ...Whatever the reason, we've decided to offer a few special edition Posh Toppings for St. Patrick's Day! Some will be for those that love to go all out for the big day, but most will be versatile enough to:

a) be part of your head to toe leprechaun fashion statement

b) assure that you will NOT be pinched on March 17th, and

c) be worn year round whenever you should choose to sport one of my favorite colors - GREEN!

Watch for some green goodness to be posted beginning tomorrow, on our Facebook page! You know the drill... comment under the pic with your Paypal address if you'd like the item pictured, or email us to order! We will post some new pics again on Friday, and then start invoicing and shipping early next week so you will have plenty of time to show your Luck O' The Irish spirit!

Love is just around the corner...

2011-01-22T12:24:00.000-08:00

I LOVE Valentine's Day! Or "Balentimes day" as my two girls call it. It's one of those things you just don't want to correct when they say it 'cuz it's so stinkin' cute. Know what I mean? My oldest is NINE and she still hasn't been corrected - even at school, apparently. One year she pointed at the printed word, and said something like, "Mom, look they spelled Balentime's Day wrong." And I said something like, "Huh. Weird." I'm a terrible mother.

I had a birthday recently. It fell during a week that we were preparing for a Posh Toppings event. So, no "free day" for me that week! Just lots of crankin' out the Posh. So I gave myself a play day the following week. And guess what I ended up doing? Yep! Making Posh Toppings! But not just any Posh Toppings. Balentime's Day Posh Toppings! I was in the mood to play with my supplies, and that's just what I did. No duplicates, just fun, one of a kind pieces that exude love, fun, fluff, and girliness.

We're going to try something new. Beginning this coming week, we're going to put pictures of these Balentimes pieces in an album on our Facebook page. If you want the item in that picture, you just put your Paypal address in a comment under it. We'll send you an invoice and send you the Posh Topping! It's that simple. Most of the items will be either one of a kind or in very limited supply. So if you want it, I suggest you be the first to comment! If there is already a comment, go ahead and leave yours anyway, and we will consider our materials (and time) and let you know if we can make another one or not. Sound fun? I think so! This might be a new thing that we do regularly. I just like to play sometimes... and I don't always feel like copying an item again and again. That's not nearly as fun!

Oh, and if you are wondering where our Etsy page and big announcement is? ...Ahem...We're still working on it. Christmas came and kept us very busy - both business-wise and personally. But our Etsy store should be unveiled in the very near future! Promise! We want to broaden our fan base, so we will be doing some fabulous giveaways to help accomplish that. Exciting times for Posh Toppings and all of our customers. Hope you'll keep an eye on our Facebook page and join in the fun!

It's been a while...

2010-10-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

I know. I've had a difficult time keeping up with everything. I'll admit, the blog has not made it to the top of the list in a while. But today, I thought I'd post a few pics. We will be launching our new Etsy store soon! So exciting. We'll keep you posted on that. For now - here are some teasers. And if you are in the Spokane area, don't forget we'll be at Central Valley High School next weekend, Nov 6-7! More details through our Facebook Events page. Happy Fall, everyone!

Four

2010-05-03T09:16:00.001-07:00

My baby turned four last week.

Where has the time gone?

As you may know, she's "follicle-ly challenged" (yes, I made that up). We had a princess party. And what is a princess party without a tiara on the guest of honor? Tiaras just don't work on the follicle-ly challenged. So we went with this.

It stayed on all day. Royal problem solved. :)

She loved her party, by the way.

Enjoy these days of Spring. And enjoy your babies before they're not babies anymore.

I know mine is growing up way too fast. You know what she asked me, yesterday? "Mommy, when did I grow up?"

My answer? "I'm still trying to figure that out, Sweetie."

Pink Warriors

2010-04-09T16:11:00.001-07:00

I thought I should share a few more of these Pink Warrior Posh Toppings with you.

Don't forget you can order them via email, while supplies last. We'll be taking them to the Spokane Women's Show next weekend. Wouldn't they make a great statement for Breast Cancer Awareness? How about a gift for a survivor you know? Sadly, you probably know at least one person who's life has been rocked or maybe even lost because of breast cancer. I've been surprised at how many people in my life have been touched by this disease recently. Maybe I'm just getting older and more aware, but it really seems to be increasing. Which is why a Cure needs to be found. And by the way, have you had your annual mammogram?

Pink Warrior Posh Toppings. Email for the price of your favoite style. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Also, we've posted an album of preshow items on our Facebook page for you to peruse and purchase. Maybe you aren't local, or maybe you just want first pick. Take a look: Our Facebook Album

Rebirth

2010-04-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

Spring is such a wonderful time of year. The outdoors beckoning and greening up, little critters scurrying about the yard, flowers blossoming - introducing color back into the natural world. Last weekend we celebrated the ultimate rebirth - both demonstrated and offered through the fantastic Resurrection. What a glorious time of promise and hope!

It's been a long time since I've posted. It was a busy season of holidays and tradeshows for Stacy and I, and then some much needed vacationing and finally, some (also much needed) reflecting on how we can do business better and still be the moms and homemakers we want to be. We are working on that. Rebirth is on the horizon for Posh Toppings - particularly our online store. But that's for another post. First - another fine event to tell you about!

Running with the theme of promise, hope, rebirth (you see how I'm weaving this all in?), we'd like to announce our participation in the Spokane Women's Show. It is at the Convention Center, April 16-18 and is in conjunction with The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure that weekend. What a fabulous event this will be! A variety of vendors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, speakers, and of course the Race! Here is the link to read all about it! http://www.spokanewomensshow.com/

This one is near and dear to our hearts, as our own mom is a breast cancer survivor. We will be featuring these pink beauties, and donating 50% of their proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. And don't worry, if you can't get to the Show, you can order them via email as well! We have several other pink flower styles to choose from, as well as the ones pictured here.

Of course, in addition to these lovelies, we will be sporting a huge new selection of Spring and Summer flowers. Headbands and clips for the young and the young and hip at heart. New hat styles for ladies, and new colors in our ever popular beanies for all ages. Come see us if you can!

Show Pics, Free Shipping, and Northtown - Oh My!

2009-11-28T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving filled with gratefulness and with loved ones. We are so thankful for the support and encouragement we have received from so many of you as we have begun this exciting business adventure over the past nine months! We truly appreciate you.

Since last writing, we have enjoyed two fun-filled craft fairs, and I have posted photos of all the fabulous customers who were gracious enough to model for me! You will find them all on our Facebook page, and as always, feel free to email regarding any item that catches your eye. Most likely, we can recreate it just for you!

In honor of "Cyber Monday" (who on earth thought of this title, anyway?) we will be offering FREE SHIPPING on any orders - including customs - one day only! We've also photographed this little holiday gem for you...

Dainty enough to wear any way you please. On a hat, on a headband, or worn in an updo and especially lovely as an unexpected little twist to your favorite hairstyle. I recently made a similar one for a custom order for an adorable little 6 year old, but I wanted to keep it for myself! This is a very fun piece for little girls, and for those of us who LOVE the flower and feather trend that is raging right now, but maybe aren't ready for one of those giant foofy pieces! The velvet hydrangea petals measure about 2.5" across, and are shaded in various red and burgundy tones, making it a perfect compliment to just about any holiday ensemble.

November 30 - Cyber Monday -FREE SHIPPING On All Orders!
Cyber Monday Special: Red velvet Hydrangea clip with feather accents - $13
Add our new skinny silver-toned headband (comfy and adjustable!) - $3

Email us to order this special at poshtoppings@comcast.net

*While supplies last*
(Please let us know if you would like to customize your piece with a different feather color, or a different headband)

(More photos of this little beauty on Facebook)

And finally, we are so excited to share with you our next, and FINAL, holiday show! "A Vintage Christmas" will be at Spokane's Northtown Mall this coming weekend, Dec 4-6. For more information on what looks to be a fabulous show, please visit the show's beautiful website, where we are honored to be a featured artist! http://www.avintagechristmas.com/

We will be offering lots and lots of trendy new looks, including holiday pieces, great gift items, and new adult hat styles. We'll have our beautiful new gift cards on hand, and for the first time, we will be accepting credit cards at this show. So come one, come all! This is your last chance to shop our huge show selection before Christmas. And oh, I almost forgot! We have decided to donate 10% of our proceeds from this show to benefit children in need through World Vision. For more info on World Vision and all of the wonderful things they are doing, visit: http://www.worldvision.org/

How NOT to wear a Posh Topping

2009-10-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

(Harper's Bazaar)
Folks have different ideas about how to wear a hair flower, headband, or flower hat. The possibilities are plentiful! Have fun experimenting to find what you like best, or change up the placement for totally different looks each time you wear them or decorate your gorgeous girl.

We generally suggest NOT placing hat or headband flowers centered and low on the forehead (you know, like a headlamp). Dads are famous for doing that to their little cuties. I generally like the hats just over the tips of the ears, which my girls tolerate just fine since our hats are stretchy and comfy. This prevents the spritely "elf" look. :)

Here are a couple more looks to avoid.

The Posh Harvest Headband

2009-10-27T17:19:00.000-07:00

We're going to start doing a limited-time promotion every now and then. These headbands, similar to ones I made up for a customer's birthday tea party favors, inspired the idea! Aren't they just YUMMY? I love fall colors. We didn't get much of them in nature 'round here this year. I guess that's what happens when you get August temperatures in the end of September and January temperatures in the beginning of October. So I got my fix making up a bunch of these little beauties.

Brown dainty headband (fits toddler to adult), you pick the flower color. Flower is removable, of course, so add it to a hat you already own or wear it any number of ways in the hair or elsewhere. This style is perfect for young and ...not so young. You'll probably want to hoard it, actually. (Let us know if you'd rather have a 1.5" crochet headband which fits newborn to adult.)

$14 with free shipping. While supplies last. What a deal, huh? Add a second flower to your set for $11. Can't decide? "The Posh Harvest Spoil Me Set" (one headband and all 5 flowers) $54 shipped. This is less than you'd pay at our events, folks, and with free shipping to boot!

Just email us with what you'd like and we'll take it from there. poshtoppings@comcast.net

Sneak Peek - Upcoming Shows!

2009-10-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

I was going to be better about blogging regularly... really I was. But other business chores, and well frankly, "life" has a way of getting in the way.

Our summer shows were exceedingly wonderful. We have posted loads of pictures on our Facebook page and we hope you will take a gander if you haven't already! Remember that, though our online store is somewhat limited, we can almost always recreate something that you have seen in one of our pictures just for you! Simply cut and paste the photo into an email to us. If you want it slightly different from pictured, or a combination of two photos (a flower in one shot with the center of another) just tell us! It really is that easy.

Exciting news for local fans and followers! We will be showcasing a new and enormous selection of flower clips, headbands, and hats in two upcoming shows. Wonderful Fall and Winter colors. Time to get started on that Christmas shopping, people! Don't put it off until the last minute like I do. I'll bet Posh Toppings would be a perfect and unique gift for MANY of the loved ones on your list.

This sneak peek is a tiny portion of what we'll be offering! Beautiful new jeweled pieces, lots more of our authentic Posh Vintage centers, plenty of our standard but oh-so-popular simple crystal bling centers, new delicate traditional style headbands, as well as our usual assortment of stretchy headbands and beanie hats in oodles of colors. We'll even have a selection of trendy new hat styles for teens and adults!

Upcoming Shows:
Ferris High School Arts and Crafts Fair (Over 100 vendors!)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 (THIS SATURDAY!)
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Ferris High School 3020 E. 37th Ave., Spokane, WA 99223 (In their new Gym!)

Central Valley High School Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Sale
Admission $2
Date: Sat/Sun, November 7-8, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Cetral Valley High School S 821 Sullivan Rd, Veradale, WA

Hello There, Strangers

2009-07-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

Summer is good.

You are less likely to find me on my computer when the sun is shining and the lake or park or backyard is calling.

Am I the only one who feels this way? Thus, the long lapse of blogosphere contributions. Despite my absence, Stacy and I have been hard at work making and selling Posh Toppings! What great events we had in June! We posted photos of the Backyard Boutique on Facebook, and today I posted photos from the Latah Variety Market! So fun! I've added some of them here, but be sure to check out our Facebook Fan Page for lots more!

And now for the pinnacle of the summer, and our biggest event yet, by far! The Art on the Green festival this weekend in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! Most local people know it as Art on the Green, but it is actually three very large events, all linked together on the same weekend, creating a huge arts, crafts, food and fun event! We will be part of the Taste of the Coeur d'Alenes event, which is in the beautiful City Park beginning this Friday, July 31st. Hours are Fri & Sat 10-8:30 and Sun 10-6. If you are in the area, be sure to come by and see the enormous selection of new items we have been creating all summer for this three day sale. You won't regret it!

We will have some of our most popular pieces available, as well as loads and loads of new Posh Blossom designs. We will also be showing off our brand new Posh Vintage line! These special, one-of-a-kind pieces feature repurposed vintage centers, and are just gorgeous! Come early for these, as our selection of authentic vintage pieces is limited, and they will probably not last long!

In addition to our flower clips, we will share a whole new selection of headband and hat styles and colors to display your lovely Posh Blossoms on. As always, you will find plenty of items for babies to ladies! We'll look forward to seeing you!

Note to out of towners: We don't mean to leave you out, if you are too far away to enjoy our local events. Always feel free to peruse the pictures from these events and let us know if you'd like us to recreate any of the looks you may see in photos but not in our online store! We welcome custom orders. Just email us!

One more thing: Lovin' the adorable handmade clothing my little ones are sporting in the first two photos? Me too! I discovered a gal who does fabulous work at affordable prices! Check her out at 1crown3tiaras. I think you'll be seeing a lot more of her precious things in my photos. I just can't help myself!

We're Busy Bees!

2009-06-10T11:54:00.000-07:00

Yep, it may have been quiet on the blog front during May, but that's because we have been so swamped! In May, we participated in two shows. The first was a Private Party at Spokane's prestigous Fourteenth And Grand Salon, where we primarily showcased all of our wonderfully chic and trendy womens' designs. They were well received! In fact, if you happen to step into this fabulous salon, you will probably spy some of our pretty pieces adorning many of the gals who work there!

Next was the very large Garden Expo, with an estimated 12,000-16,000 in attendance. This was a fun event, and after a questionable weather week, we fortunately enjoyed beautiful sunshine for our first big outdoor show.

Welcome to all of our new readers/followers/fans who have joined us here after these wonderful events! It was great fun to meet all of you!

And if you are local, and missed these events, don't be sad! We have more coming up! You can come out and visit us at the quickly approaching "Latah Creek Variety Market" on June 20 and 21. This sounds like it is going to be such a fun, family event! There is a big pancake feed both mornings, children's activities, singing and dancing entertainment, and loads of vendors ranging from local farmers, to a variety of arts, crafts, antiques and food vendors. What a great way to spend a portion of Father's Day weekend! Here is a quote from their promotions:

"Our 85 wonderful vendors will display and market their vintage and handmade goods, sweets, plants, wares, jewelry.... so much more... Even carnival rides and fun for the little ones... Getting to the Variety Market is very easy. Minutes from Downtown Spokane: I-90- to exit 279b (the pullman exit) South onto Highway 195,traveling approximately 2.5 miles to the intersection of Cheney-Spokane Road on the right. 4237 south Cheney-Spokane road. The Market is located in the Trading Company Plaza. Spokane, Washington 509-624-4182"

And finally, we will post more info later regarding our participation at Coeur d'Alene's Art on the Green/Taste of Coeur d'Alene/Street Fair weekend, July 31-Aug 2. We are getting so excited about being in this festival of all festivals!

As always, we will have a ton of selection and items not pictured on our website available at these events. AND as always, if our online shoppers don't see what you are looking for in our store, please ask! We may have something already made up that is just perfect for you. And of course, we always LOVE doing custom orders as well!

Announcing Our May Giveaway Winner!

2009-06-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations "Jen" (Jennifer Moore)! You have won a headband/blossom combo of your choice! Thank you so much to everyone who entered this month, and especially to those who took the time to make excellent suggestions for our new tagline! For now, we are settling simply on: "Head turning hairwear." We are still mulling this over, and welcome any additional suggestions you may have.

Happy May! “We need a new Tagline” Giveaway!

2009-05-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

Technically, it has been Spring for a while now. But around here, Spring is finally starting to show her beautiful face. It’s still hit and miss, mind you – but we’ll take what we can get! What better way to celebrate her arrival than with another GIVEAWAY!! Weeee! This month, we will offer the lucky winner a headband/blossom set of their choice. It can be a foofy Bebe Topping, a sweet and sassy look for your Toddler or Big Girl, or even a simple piece of head-turning elegance for you or your teen! Or, hey! Choose one that works for all of you and share the compliments all around! That is what is so fun about our interchangeable designs. This month, you can earn one entry for each of the following:

Leave a comment under THIS post.
Include a new tagline suggestion in your comment and receive another entry! We need one that will reflect the fact that our selection now includes accessories for ladies as well as little ones!
Sign up for email updates in our sidebar (if you haven’t yet done so)
Follow us on Facebook (if you haven’t yet done so)
And as always, send friends to us and have them mention you in their comment. (You can get an unlimited amount of entries for doing this!)

Please note that it is only necessary to leave one comment. We will track and count your other entries, should you choose to sign-up for email or Facebook.

We will not be doing a Follower’s Only Giveaway for the month of May. HOWEVER, feel free to “Follow” our blog (sign-up in the sidebar a little over halfway down) and be entered for any future Follower’s Only Giveaways! You have fantastic odds for these!

And The Lucky Winner Is...

2009-05-04T10:25:00.000-07:00

"Torinem!" We had a total of 409 entries, entered them into "The Hat" software program, and "Torinem" is the oh-so-lucky winner of a $25 credit in our Posh Toppings store. Simply email us with your selection(s), and of course, as always, you are welcome to customize an item listed there or shown here on our blog. If we have it available, we’re happy to accomodate!

The winner of our Follower’s Only Giveaway is…. Celeste! Celeste, you will receive the lovely Posh Blossom flower clip shown below! It is one of our more versatile blossoms which can be shared by Momma as well as worn by little ones! Enjoy!

Thank you SO much to everyone who left a nice comment, signed up for email or to follow us, or became a fan of us on Facebook! We are thrilled to be able to keep you up-to-date on Posh Topping news and giveaways! We appreciate all of you very much.

2009-04-25T21:00:00.000-07:00

Last Few Days to Enter April Giveaway!

2009-04-25T20:50:00.000-07:00

Hurry, hurry! You have only a few days to earn ALL of your entries for this FANTASTIC $25 Posh Toppings credit giveaway! Click HERE to be reminded of all the ways you can enter. And be sure to “confirm” your email subscription if you registered. Only those who have confirmed (by responding to the email you received just after signing up) will receive the email entry credits.

Just In Time For Mother's Day - Momma Toppings!

2009-04-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Wow. Anyone notice the sudden popularity of flowers in the hair? Maybe it's just me. I have been a little obsessed lately. Kind of like when you're pregnant or wanting to be, and suddenly there are prego women everywhere. Or when you're shopping for a car and previously unnoticed (and uninteresting) makes and models jump out at you from every direction? Ever notice that? OK, I digress... ANYWAY - We can't help but notice the latest trend is NOT just for the "little ladies" in your life (new tagline ideas, anyone?). Lovely, sophisticated ladies everywhere are asking for stylish blossoms to finish off their own hairstyles with a certain flair. We've added a few fabulous choices to our store with these sassy gals specifically in mind. After all, your little one doesn't always have to steal the show.

Need to drop some major hints for Mother's Day? Email us with his email address. We'll do the job (wink)... just this once.

(Please note: If you don't see a favorite item from our slideshow in our store, just email us and we'll get you taken care of. We're working to include all of the above and more in our store listings. Prices for these sophisticated blooms range from $6-$22)

Funky Junk Report

2009-04-21T19:52:00.000-07:00

Well, our first show was a big success! The small antique and craft market with loads of character was the perfect way to get our feet wet. And the response was highly positive! We were honored by the enthusiasm showered upon our toppings - expressed both in “oohs and ahs,” as well as purchases! We only hope we will be able to handle the volume of a larger show, and are working on solutions for that very nice problem. On a side note, we sold easily as many of our “Momma Toppings” as we did our children’s items. More on THAT later! Here is a sampling of some cuties that were excited about being made “famous” on our blog. (The more “mature” customers were a little camera shy!)

Our First Show!

2009-04-16T09:49:00.000-07:00

Local friends, come on out to the Funky Junk Antique Show and Craft Market this weekend. We'll have a booth set up to show off and sell our fabulous Toppings. We're so excited to be able to share our creations in person with the public. If you are in the area, be sure to take advantage of the gorgeous weather we're supposed to have this weekend, and take a short, sunny drive out to what should be a fun and festive Market setting!

We're working feverishly on our displays and of course a wonderful selection of hats, headbands, and Posh Blossom clips. MUCH more than what you see on this site or in our store. We'll even have a nice array of Momma Toppings for you to try out. Once you see them, you'll be hooked!

2009-04-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

I just called my sister in tears and had a hard time convincing her that it was NOT an April Fool’s joke – that I really HAD actually just lost roughly 60 listings on our store website. Technical difficulties. That’s the short version. I can’t even tell you how many hours have been put into those listings...

So today, our big first-of-the-month launch that was only minutes away when said disaster happened, has lost a little luster. HOWEVER, all my years of musical theater have taught me, the show must go on, right? So please see our exciting posts below regarding the winners of our March Giveaways, our NEW April Giveaway, AND our new Posh Blossoms Flower Clips! You will find many of those in our store. And as we work frantically to re-do all of our previous store listings, please feel free to email us if something you see on our blog is not listed, or you have questions about anything! We hope to have all of those lovely little listings back up in no time at all! (feeble attempt at all the enthusiasm I can muster at the moment) In the meantime... you betcha we'll take your "pity orders" to keep us encouraged! Ha ha! No really. We will. And be sure to sign up for at least one of our updating methods, so we can keep you posted on this, and other breaking news!

You asked, you begged, you reasoned… we caved! Posh Blossoms separates now available AND new prices on most sets!

2009-04-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

Yep. The ultimate in versatility is now available through Posh Blossoms. In addition to our beautiful, pre-designed hat and headband sets, we are now offering a limited selection of individual flower clips. Add an additional flower to your purchase for a quick and inexpensive way to achieve multiple looks!

Buy a Posh Blossom to adorn your darling, sans the headbands and hats. Buy two matching Blossoms for the most adorable piggie tail accents! And don't forget, Posh Mommas, how lovely these look in our hair too! Do you see a "must have" flower in one of our photos that's not listed as a separate? Email us, and we'll let you know if it's available. Check back often, as we'll be adding lots of new Posh Blossoms to our store over the next couple weeks!

But that's not all! (There's that cheesy commercial voice again)

We've given our previously listed sets a price makeover! Thought you couldn't afford to splurge on a fabulous Posh Topping? Take another look -you may be pleasantly surprised! You will find new (significantly lower) prices on most of the sets already listed in our store. Hat sets as low as $14, and almost all of them now $20 or less! We know you’ve been waiting for this. Now is your chance to deck out your little one, AND enjoy the freedom of separates to coordinate with even more of her precious outfits! Visit our store for the new separates offerings and updated listings.

And the Winner is...

2009-04-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

...Michelle Gobble!

Michelle was the winning entry for our Grand Opening Giveaway (courtesy of "The Hat, from Harmony Hollow Software," which we decided to use instead of random.org). Congratulations, Michelle! We will be contacting you so you can pick out the free Posh Topping of your choice! Thank you to everyone who entered, and also encouraged others to visit our new site! We LOVED all of your comments and compliments, and truly appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement! Don't be bummed if you didn't win - just check out our new April Giveaway, to see how you can enter to win a $25 merchandise credit!

Now, to our devoted Followers… THANK YOU, for signing up to follow our blog. You won’t be sorry, and you won’t miss out on all of our new offerings, giveaways and updates! For our very first “Followers Only” giveaway… (drum roll)

Callinmay – was our winner! Yay Callinmay! Congratulations. Please contact us right away so we can send you the gift pictured below - an adorable pink mum, fixed onto a light pink stretch band that is one size fits most! We hope you love it! For those who haven't yet signed up to be a "Follower," please do so in the right margin and become eligible each month for our Follower's Only giveaway!

Last Call for Easter Toppings!

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Easter is just under two weeks away! This is your LAST CHANCE to order that perfect finishing touch for her adorable Easter outfit. Pick out the perfect compliment, or send a photo and let us design something to match! And don’t forget, Posh Toppings hair accessories make the most awesome-est Easter basket fillings! Need we mention the friends and relatives who would kiss your feet in gratitude at receiving a thoughtful Posh Toppings gift? I didn’t think so. You’re thinking of them right now, aren’t you? Just do it. They’ll be beside themselves. I don’t really know what that expression means, come to think of it… but you get the point. They’ll be really happy. Order in the next few days and we can still get your order to you in time. Or, add priority shipping for a small additional charge and procrastinate a little longer if you must.

Our New April Giveaway!

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I know, we still haven't announced the winners of our first giveaways. And we'll do that on Wed, April 1st. But I just couldn't wait to tell you about April's giveaway! OK, this is another good one. The winner will get a $25 credit for purchases in our Posh Toppings store! That’s a pretty good start to your Posh Toppings collection, don’t you think? How do you enter? Super easy! And like last month, you can up your chances by doing as much of the list below as you’d like!

Get ONE entry for commenting under THIS (and only this) blog entry. If you came here because of a friend or fellow blogger, be sure to tell us in your comment so they get credit too (fair’s fair).

Get ONE entry for every comment-er that gives you credit for sending them here in their comment!

Get TWO (yes, two) entries for signing up for our email updates (don’t worry folks, we won’t flood your inboxes - and if you've signed up previously, you will be included in this drawing as well!) Just enter your email address in the sidebar toward the top.

Get TWO (that's right) entries for becoming a “fan” of our new Posh Toppings Page on Facebook. Just follow the Facebook link in our sidebar and then click "become a fan" on our Page!

That’s up to 5 entries, just for being our “buddy.” And if you send others here (through your blog, or Facebook, actual word of mouth – or whatever!), well there’s just no limit! Good luck everyone! Go tell a friend! And don't forget, if you sign up to "Follow" us, you'll be eligible each month for a Followers Only drawing!

Our Convenient New Store AND More Giveaways!

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Well, it's here! Our store link is now conveniently in our sidebar. Click on items of interest in the mini-store, or on our store home page link to find our current offerings. The convenience of Paypal and several other checkout options await you. And to reward the early birds, the first five store orders will receive a free bonus gift with any purchase! And that's not all! (Read with cheesy infomercial voice.) For a limited time only, all of our "Followers" will be entered into a special, "Followers Only" drawing at the end of each month. Simply find "Follow us...(etc)" in our sidebar and register to follow in order to be eligible. Our first "Followers Only" drawing will be during the first week of April, and include all of the followers that we have accumulated through March 31st. (Booming voice...) "But we're not stopping there!..." Well, yes, actually we are stopping there...for now. Of course, our Grand Opening Giveaway drawing (can you tell I learned how to hyperlink?) is still coming up, so keep those comments and referrals coming in. Now, grab a yummy beverage and have fun shopping!

Think Spring! - Our Spring '09 Designs

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Grand Opening Giveaway!

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Thanks for checking out our brand-new Blog. To help spread the word, we are offering a Grand Opening Giveaway! The winner will receive a flower hat or headband of their choice (based on availability)! Here is how you can earn entries:

Simply leave a comment anywhere on this blog and receive one entry. (If you chose to post a comment “anonymously,” please be sure to leave a name and email address so we can let you know if you win!)
Help us share the news by encouraging friends to visit our site. If THEY leave a comment, not only will they receive an entry, but you will receive another one if they mention you sent them! The more friends who mention you, the more entries you receive! Of course that friend can now do the same, spreading the word, and increasing THEIR chances of winning.
If you choose to “follow” our blog, you will receive yet another entry! (Followers are also eligible for periodic “Follower Giveaways") How cool is that?

The lucky winner will be chosen through a process at Random.org on April 1st. So, be sure to earn all your entries by March 31st (midnight PST). We can’t wait to announce the winner! Don’t forget to check back often for all the new things we will be adding to our site! Now, go forth and multiply!

A Note From the Designer

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A Note from the Designer: I specialize in unique designs. I love the creative process of my accessory making and have no desire to mass produce cookie cutter styles. I typically make only a few of the same item, and they are rarely identical. While some basic colors and designs may be popular and requested often enough to make multiples, the majority of my designs are freshly created in batches and when they are gone they are gone! So if you love it, request it right away - I may not be able to get the same supplies to duplicate the exact item. Also, don’t forget to check back regularly for new designs. Warning: Decking out your cutie in coordinating hairwear is addictive!

About Our Products

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Our hair accessories are unique, high quality, and extremely versatile!

Flowers: Each flower is attached to a ribbon or fabric-lined clip, which can be interchanged between different beanies, headbands, clipped onto your own hats, apparel, or purses and totes, and even worn alone in hair or in ponies and other hairstyles! The possibilities are endless! We use both snap clips and pinch clips, depending on the style of the flower, and how it lays. Snap clips have the advantage of laying flat against the head and are lighter weight. Pinch clips have more versatility in being able to attach to different types of items more easily. We recommend experimenting with the angle you attach pinch clips to the hats for the best look possible. Both types of clips will work well for hair and most hat/flower styles. Snap clips are slightly preferred for headband use, though both will work great. If you have a preference of clip, please specify and we will accommodate you if possible. We heat seal our ribbon to prevent fraying, and use high quality clips and flowers.

Headbands: We use several different styles of headbands in our designs. Crochet-like, stretchy headbands in 1.5 and 2.5 inch widths come in a variety of colors and types. Our ribbon headbands include a stretchy elastic section at the base of the neck for a comfy fit. Various other styles of headbands may be used in our headband designs. They are one size fits all unless otherwise noted. We attach a ribbon loop to most of our headbands for slipping the flower clips into. Sometimes they are not necessary, or will lay better without. If you have a preference regarding a ribbon loop, please specify.

Beanies: We use adorable crocheted beanie hats which come in a variety of colors and are soft and stretchy enough to fit most everyone! See our “Topping Types and Sizing” post for more details on sizing. They can be worn a number of different ways and are super cute! Please note that exact color shades and fit may vary somewhat with each individual hat.

Our Topping Models

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Thanks for stopping by our new Posh Toppings blogspot! I have always been a fan of head decor! Having two "follicle-ly challenged" young daughters, we rarely leave the house with "naked heads," as we call them. I've always loved hats and headbands, but struggled to find the accessories that would set off their precious outfits and give them that special finishing touch. Gradually, I began making them myself, and have been so pleased with the results! My girls cause a commotion, everywhere we go, and I have had so many comments and inquiries about their hats and hair accessories. After much encouragement from friends and family, I finally decided (with the help of my sister) to start Posh Toppings! You will find lots of photos of my little models - my inspirations! They are the true masterpieces that I just love to embellish a little.

Topping Types and Sizing

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Bebe Toppings – Infant size crochet beanies, soft and stretchy headbands, and mostly more petite flowers and adornments. These are SOO precious on little tiny baby heads. There’s just something about highlighting their delicateness with just the right hat or halo. These small beanies fit 0-6 months, sometimes larger, depending on head size. They are soft and stretchy. If your 6 month old has a larger-than-average head size, you will probably want to go with the Toddler size and roll the edge for an adorable look!

Toddler Toppings - Who can resist that adorable little Toddler face? Set it off spectacularly with the perfect hat or hair accessory! From delicate little flower headbands to “WoW factor” giant blooms, you’ll want one for every outfit. Mix and match your beanies, headbands, and flowers for unique looks every time you have the pleasure of dressing your little cutie. They are only little for such a short time (I am very quickly realizing!), so spoil them and yourselves while you still can! Soft and stretchy beanies fit most ages 6mos-12yrs. Hat sizes vary. Babies and smaller toddlers will either wear these covering all of their head and forehead, or for a different look, can wear them farther back on their head and baggy in back. They are also adorable rolled at the opening, similar to a cloche. Finally, larger hats can have ribbon added (if they don’t already have it) for a wonderfully cute look and adjustable fit!

Big Girl Toppings – Little girls don’t outgrow their cuteness just because they’re learning to dress themselves and become “big girls.” In fact, they’re probably coming into their own sense of style and will LOVE adorable accessories in sizes that fit they’re blossoming little heads. Most hats in this age group (up to roughly 12 and often older!) will also fit the toddlers. However, they fit older girls tighter, like a fitted beanie. Headbands can be worn with pony tails or with hair down for a very chic look. Treat your little lady to mix and match heaven with our adorable hair accessories. They will love the styles they can create and the attention they get too!

Momma Toppings – Who says “little” girls just wanna have fun? Show your sassy side, by sporting our flowers, headbands and even some of our hats (more to come in the future)! These flowers are popping up in all the fashion magazines and catalogs, often for ridiculous prices. Get them here, and customize them to your needs or even match your little one! Flowers can be removed from hats or headbands and attached to dresses, tanks, purses, pony tails and more! The possibilities are endless. We will be adding to our Momma Toppings listings at a later date. If you are interested in a little something for yourself, please email us and we'll let you know what is currently available. There’s no reason Momma can’t turn heads too!