Are....You.....Readyyyyyyyy!!???!??

Are you ready for that first day back at school? We are getting there....

We spent the morning at Target the other day and bought alll of our supplies. What fun!

Children trying to throw extra things in the cart... fighting over who gets what color pencil box (because it REALLY matters if they have the same!)
Now that we have all the supplies, there is only one more thing to get....
CLOTHES!!!

I believe this will be a long process, as first, we need to go through everyone's drawers and closets to see what we need.... oh the joy!

If you are looking for some great back to school clothes that are unique, fun and will have your child stand out from the crowd, search ebay BCheeky Boutique for some awesome finds!!

~Kristi
Blu*Moon*Design

Christmas Already?!

With holiday outfits popping up all over eBay and the Internet, it got me thinking about how little time I have left to save money for gift giving.
Like any Mom, kids are tops on the list.

Here are a couple items I have found for your budding crafter:

AmericanGirl has scissors in hand (so to speak)
with Chrissa's Craft Studio

If your budding seamstress is ready for the Real Thing
Amazon has tons of "Kid" oriented sewing machines and supplies

Don't forget to read those very helpful customer reviews!
Whether I buy from amazon or not, I always check their reviews.

One tip of mine on purchasing a beginner sewing machine for a child would be to consider a regular basic model instead of one geared for a child.
This of course depends on your child's age and skill level but I think parents of children over the age of 7 will appreciate the capabilities of a real machine and it's ease of use for both of you.
~Patricia
one*boy*one*girl*boutique
OneBoyOneGirlBoutique.com
OneBoyOneGirl~Blog

Oh!Ba- Wait, I'm not going to Spoil the Surprise! Read Read!!

How lucky are we? B*Cheeky Boutique is delighted to announce that Gina of Oh!Bananas has joined the design team. Gina has over 15 years experience in the fashion industry, and has some of the cutest deco designs out there. You can read all about Gina and check out some of her amazing designs on her Me Page.

She also sells on her website Made 2 Matche Boutique where you can find beautiful pieces for moms too!! Welcome aboard Gina!

~Angela
fish*hook*crochet

Icing on the Cake

One of our talented designers is running a sale on her website!! Blu*Moon*Design is offering 15% off PLUS free shipping at www.blumoondesign.com. If you're like me, there's nothing better than a beautifully designed, well made and handcrafted outfit for my kid, except, of course, if that beautifully designed, well made and handcrafted outfit happens to be on sale!! Well, that's just icing on the cake. Check out Blu*Moon*Designs
website- my favorite is this little cowgirl set! What's yours?
Angela
Fish*Hook*Crochet
AngelFishBoutique

Hot DOG!!

How CUTE is this bow? It's perfect for back-to-school, and designed by the very talented Shawn of E & K Bows (shawnmu97)

And I must say, can this kiddo work it or what?

The twirl dress, designed by Kristi of Blu*Moon*Design
can be recreated for you in sizes 2 - 8. There's a matching bracelet too, made by Sophie of Sophies*Beads

These ladies are just so darn talented!!

And as the summer kicks it into high-gear, we are looking ahead to- eeeeek! Halloween? Can it be? Scary, I know. Be on the look out for some goulish, spooky fashions designed and crafted by the ladies of b*cheeky "booo-tique" (bare with me, you'll hear that alot!!)

And remember that darn sewing machine of mine? You know, the one that was last seen dangling from the window? It's in pieces on my dining room table. Don't ask.

~Angela
Angelfish Boutique

Meow!!

Our Teacher's Pet Back to School launch is well underway. It's the Cat's Meow...literally! Check out this collaboration:

The euro zuma wrap pants and cropped jacket by SweetTreatBoutique, and the cute bling tee by One*Boy*One*Girl*Boutique. Click on the links for a closer look!!

Isn't it adorable!? It's topped off with a crocheted newsboy cap by Fish*Hook*Crochet- a great any-type-of-weather accessory!!

Boooooo! Isn't it scary how Halloween just creeps up on you? Congrats to Shawn of E&K Bows!! Her Halloween Ghost Hair Bow was featured on Journal Modiste! Congrats Shawn!!

And we're happy to announce that a new designer has joined the B*Cheeky team!! Welcome aboard Linda of the Merry Church Mouse!! You can find her designs by searching "Bcheeky" on ebay- you can search by her user ID too, ljlehn, or visit her website, http://www.themerrychurchmouse.com/. Welcome aboard Linda!

Have a great day!
~Angela
Angelfish Boutique

Teacher's Pet

I’ll be the first to admit, I was a teacher’s pet. Need the black board erased? I was your kid…take the milk money to the lunch room, bring it on! For the majority of my educational career, I sat, front row, hand poised at the shoulder, ready to propel it into the air at any given moment. “Pick me! Pick me!” Yeah, I was a teacher’s pet.

This has clearly rubbed off on my first born child. In his final year of preschool, my big guy embraced his teacher’s pet status and worked at it as if it were an Olympic sport. Line leader, paper-picker-uper, crayon patrol... my son was front and center, arm poised, just like his mommy.

Today, B*Cheeky is proud to celebrate the “Teacher’s Pet!” You can find our Back to School designs by searching "bcheeky" on ebay or clicking here
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Have a great day!
~Angela
Angelfish Boutique

What's Out Your Backdoor?

The Internet is an amazing place!
I never thought that I would be a person that could use the phrase "My Internet Friend" when describing someone I talk to on a daily basis.
Over the years I have made many "Internet Friends" and have even met a few of them in person...Yes I know, Freaky ;)

We are all from different parts of the country and the world.
Show off "What's out your Backdoor"

I live in Florida, the first images that come to mind for most are white sand beaches, maybe even Disney.
Here's what I wake up to every day

Not what you thought, huh?

Whether your at work or home take a snap shot out your door or window and share it on your blog.
If you do, post a comment so we can take a peak into your world.

Patricia
one*boy*one*girl*boutique
OneBoyOneGirlBoutique.com
OneBoyOneGirl~Blog

Sew what you say?

Well ‘tis the season right…I mean it’s already July and (gasp) do I hear the rumblings of Christmas already????? So here’s a little something that I think we can all relate to as the ebay boutique world starts ramping up for the season! (Think T’was the Night Before Christmas when reading )


Twas the 4th of July and fireworks were booming
but here in my room I fret Christmas is looming.
Time to be merry and jolly and bright
unfortunately, all I want is to sleep tonight.
I need to pull out my red and green stash
while wracking my brain for a design that’ll bring cash.

So alas I must focus and start spreading the cheer
in hopes that some buyers will suddenly appear!
So tomorrow I’ll start after my list of “to-do’s”
The pool, a bike ride, softball tournament too!
I’ll heat up the barbi and prep all the fixin’s
yes then, maybe then, I can focus on mittens.

The day came and went and the sun was a scorcher
Now I guess I’d better get on with this torcher.
I’m lacking the Christmas spirit I fear
perhaps it’ll help if I picture eight tiny reindeer.
Ah yes that’s the ticket, think Santa and elves.
Now let me see what fabrics’ up on these shelves!

More red, more green, some gold, it’s just right!
but wait just a minute, I need a Euro delight…
Hot pink for sure will fix it up quick
no need to worry and make myself sick!
I’ve got this no problem I can’t wait to be done
then it’s off to be modeled and that’s when it gets fun!

You think you can stump me?
not a chance, now you see
a designers’ a designer no matter what the climate may be
and a launch is a challenge, now that is the key!
It is why we continue to do what we know
it may make us crazy but it brings in the dough!

But what do I hear, a loud voice booms up the stair…
Sew faster, sew faster, oh do I dare?
Perhaps if I’m quite he’ll go back to bed
and then my addiction will fully be fed!
Now I hear him exclaim out into the night
Come to bed dear…no more boutique stuff tonight!

Oh what a drag I was on such a roll
but lack of sleep I’m afraid really takes a toll.
I’ve stifled that itch, the urge to create
and now I can rest with this launch off my plate.
So I guess until next time I’ll have to put it away
but who’s to say I can’t begin designing for Valentine’s day….

Jessica @ Sweet Treat Boutique

Fireworks, Family, and alittle "Toot Toot"

I hope everyone had a wonderful, fun and safe holiday weekend! My kiddos saw the local fireworks show for the first time, and watching their little awestruck faces made the numbness I suffered from sitting on the chilly bleachers for 2 hours totally worth it.

4th of July weekend is chock full of picnics and parties, and I think the best part, at least for my family, is getting reacquainted with the folks we don’t get to see often. This weekend, while at a large picnic with many distant relatives, my kids surprised me by not cowering behind us when greeted by someone they weren’t familiar with. I actually heard a “nice to meet you” come out of my 4 year old. Wow, what a difference from last year, when the two of them managed to wedge themselves between my backside and a tree.

By the way, forgive me as I…toot toot!! That’s right, toot that horn!! This holiday weekend, a few more b*cheeky members have been featured!! Sophie of Sophies*Beads was featured, along with myself on Journal Modiste. And Jessica of SweetTreatBoutique was featured on CBD. Congrats ladies and toot that horn!!

Have a great day!
~Angela
Angelfish Boutique

4th of July!

We want to wish everyone a funfilled and safe holiday weekend! Going to go see some fun great fireworks? Out to the lake? Or as we here in Michigan say.... we are going up north!

Lots of fun times with family is planned for the weekend... provided we can find someone to watch our lovely doggies!

Anywho.. here is a fun recipe that we are bringing to the cookout tomorrow. Super easy to make, delicious and sorta not horrible for you either!

2 packages of instant pudding (I am using chocolate)
Graham crackers
Cool Whip

Mix up your pudding according to directions. I mixed mine according to the directions to make a pudding pie... it is a bit thicker that way.
Layer graham crackers in the bottom of a cake pan. Layer of pudding, layer of cool whip. Repeat! Stick it in the fridge..

Easy easy! And oh so yummy!!!

~Kristi
Blu*Moon*Design

And Speaking of Lemonade....

How yummy is this little number!?





Perfect for summertime fun, this set, designed by Jessica of Queen*Bree*Designs
is currently available on ebay- go check it out...and enjoy your lemonade!

Fresh Squeezed "B*Cheeky" Lemonade!!!

You can’t celebrate the 4th of July without a
Tall Thirst Quenching Glass of Lemonade!

Here’s what you need:

1 3/4 cups sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (7-8 lemons)

In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water.
Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Cover saucepan and refrigerate until chilled.

Squeeze lemons (Juice & Pulp) in a large pitcher.
Remove seeds.
Stir together lemon juice, chilled syrup and the remaining 7 cups of water.

Serve over crushed ice…sit back and Relax!

**if you’re real Cheeky you can add a splash of chilled vodka

~Patricia
One*Boy*One*Girl*Boutique