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Creations newsletter |
September 2010 |
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"A Touch of Glass"
Volume 4; Issue 9 |
Greetings!
Well - believe it or not, it's actually September - which means that fall is just around the corner... I don't know about you, but I can't wait!! I am hoping for a nice, long fall, and a short, mild winter (like maybe a week or so in the 40's?) After the scorching heat of this past summer, I think that most of us are ready for that transition into fall.
OK - that's a nice segway into what I want to talk about - the season of change for Creations...
Over the next few months, you are also going to see some big changes in the type of merchandise carried at Trendz AND amaze. When all is said and done - you will find Trendz to be more of a gourmet food / cooking / entertaining venue and amaze as a funky cocktail party venue. Both will continue to carry all of my hand-painted glassware and accessories and special orders will always be welcome at both locations. (And of course, you can always email or phone me!!! See the website for contact info) www.creationsbycathy.net
I am super excited about these changes, as my ultimate goal was to provide you, my customer, with an enjoyable, but very different, experience at each location! Although there are many things that I will carry in both stores, I want each of them to have their own unique personalities!! So join me on the journey and be patient with the progress. There is so much fun ahead...!
Cheers, and blessings...
Cathy
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Please note...
(A little of this, a little of that...)
- First of all, for those of you who have been by to visit my booth at amaze - as of a week ago, I've moved! You will now find me on the right side of the store, rather than the left, in a little bit bigger space. Come by and check it out!
- Trendz 1st Thursday is the SECOND Thursday this month, due to Labor Day Weekend. We will be sampling from the new Wind & Willow line that night - September 9!! (See below)
- For those of you who paticipated in the "Creations Dip Contest" - We have a winner! Actually, we have 2 winners...First of all, the "dip" winner was the "Bloomin Onion", so that will be a new dip this fall - available at amaze. (Don't worry - we will have the Wind & Willow line of dips at Trendz!) As for our second winner - whose name was drawn from all those who participated in the tasting contest - it was Kerry Jones!! Congrats Kerry!
- Check out my "bio" on the amaze website... I was the first artist to be featured, so I'm pretty excited!!! www.amazeboutique.com
- I will be out of town from September 19-22 at the Chicago market - looking for cool new merchandise and yummy gourmet foods for all of you!! I will let you know what I find!
- Are you diggin' those berries in the pic above? Was outside in the yard today with the dogs and my camera when I was supposed to be inside finishing this newsletter. I now call them "procrastination berries"...
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The Wind & Willow line of gourmet dips, cheeseballs, soups...
Dips and cheeseballs will be on the shelves at Trendz sometime this week. Soups are coming soon!! See notes below for sampling info for Trendz 1st Thursday Event!
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Wind & Willow
Caramel Apple Dessert Cheeseball**
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Other Dessert Cheeseballs:
Key Lime Pie
Cherry White Chocolate
Chocolate Chip
White Chocolate Amaretto
Other Savory Cheeseballs:
Spinach Artichoke
BLT
Tuscan Olive
Old Sante Fe
Bruschetta
Greek Feta & Olive
** Sampling at Trendz 1st Thursday, September 9 (Which is actually the 2nd Thursday this month!) |
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Wind & Willow
Southwest Queso
Hot Dip Mix**
$3.85
Other HOT dips available:
Loaded Cheddar
and
Spinach & Parmesan
** Sampling at Trendz 1st Thursday, September 9(Which is actually the 2nd Thursday this month!)
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Wind & Willow Bacon & Horseradish Dip
$3.50
Other delicious dips
by Wind & Willow:
Fiesta Ranchero
Cheesy Bacon
Sicilian Herb
Asiago & Roasted Garlic |
Cravings Cheeseballs
$5.50
Due to the new line of cheeseballs at Trendz from Wind & Willow, Cravings Cheeseballs will soon be available only at amaze. Shown here is the latest addition - the "Chocolate Martini" - and it has gotten rave reviews from tasters! Also pictured is the "Lemon Drop" which is COMING SOON!!! (A little teaser for you!)
Other dessert cheeseballs include Margarita and Cosmopolitan. Looking more for a savory cheeseball? No problem. Options include Wine & Cheese, Fiesta, Beer Cheese and Garlic & Herbs.
Except for the Lemon Drop, all are
currently available at amaze. |
"Napa Valley"...my #1 seller every fall!!
Shown here in a 14oz. Bordeaux for $42  | |
 Sangria
In my opinion - a great drink to transition us from summer to fall...
1 lemon, lime and orange
1 1/2 cups rum
1/2 cup white sugar
1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
1 cup orange juice
Have the fruit, rum, wine and orange juice well chilled. Slice the fruit into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste. Enjoy!
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 New at amaze boutique...
Having a party? Make it fun, make it festive, make it easy and fun with these humorous plastic party cups. Each tube contains eight reusable frosted plastic 16 oz. cups - two cups each of four unique designs. Toss them in the dishwasher to use again and again, or send them home with guests as a party favor. Sure to be the talk of any party! |
Shown above:
"sure, i like a cocktail every now and again. and the last time i checked, it was now."  |
Setting the tone for your next get together doesn't end with these fun new cups, however... Many of the party cups coordinate with some of your favorite cocktail napkins ($4.95). And then we've got any of the "Wine-A-Rita's" to fill those great new cups (Wine Glace, Peach Bellini, Cosmorita and the newest flavor - Seniorita! $9.95-11.95)) See - No worries. We've gotcha covered...
P.S. I think that might be my Aunt Betty in those pics... |
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What's in season for fall? | |
Acorn Squash
Apples
Broccoli
Butternut Squash
Cauliflower
Figs
Grapes
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Pears
Pomegranates
Pumpkins
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard |
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