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March heralds not only Spring, but new clothing arriving for upcoming warm weather! We began the month with a "Cruise Wear" display, a suggestion for those off to warmer climes*, and an inspiration to those of us here in rainy Seattle to perhaps at least take a few minutes/hours to nap or read, but certainly to refresh! *see my note at end of newsletter
When I first worked in a women's clothing store, there were three distinct seasons - Spring, Fall, Holiday and Cruise. Each had its own collection and its own time in the store. Bathing suits arriving in February in Michigan puzzled me until it was explained that this was the "Cruise" season. This was in the grand old days of Abercrombie & Fitch when it was more of a high-end department store than it has become in recent years. And our clientele traveled. No one I knew, certainly! But that was how I learned about Cruise Wear. I'm not sure if it's still called that, but what the heck - it was a fun theme for a display, which Jane pulled off brilliantly!
We just received the sweetest Spring Collection from DAR in Chicago - romantic, girly, twirly clothing even big girls can
embrace!
Front and Back of a perfect little jacket!
Watch for Texture, due later this month - lots of easy to wear dresses and the Comfy Skirt in a new, shorter, but not mini, length - just right for warmer weather!
Loco Lindo dresses arrive every month - new patterns and new designs as well as the favorite standards. And Niche will be arriving soon, too - classic styling with an edge!
Come by soon and indulge in the promise of Spring!
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Watch this space for info on our events throughout the year - our Anniversary Sale in July, specials, and trunk shows, especially our Kristin Ford Trunk Show in late Oct. or early November. Dates will be announced as they are determined! **************
We've set the date for our Kristin Ford Trunk Show!
November 8 & 9
The big day is Saturday, with the collection remaining through Sunday - mark your calendars now for this not-to-be-missed event! ************ Easter at Wallingford Center An Annual Candy Hunt Saturday April 19th 9 a.m. - Bubble Man 10 a.m. - Hunt for 4 age groups Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Fun!  ***********  for more info******* Coming Soon -
a great way for you to register your gift preferences locally, even if your "gifter" is not!
And don't forget we are open
every evening until 8 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday,
and
from 11 to 5 on Sundays.
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Things to Celebrate!
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March 1- National Peanut Lovers Day
Peace Corps Day
March 2 - Dr. Seuss Day Iditarod
March 3 - Princess Day
I Want You To Be Happy Day
March 4 - Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday
March 5 - Unique Names Day
March 6 - Oreo Cookie Day
March 7 - National Be Heard Day Middle Name Pride Day - how many people do you know who hate their middle names? Often they have a story behind them which makes them interesting!
March 8 - Girls Write Now Day National Proof Reading Day March 9 - Barbie Day Girl Scout Sunday - ordered cookies yet? When I sold them, a million years ago, they were 50 cents a box!
March 10 - Land Line Telephone Day - I still
have one - do you?
March 11 - Organize Your Home Office Day - that's something I need to do! March 12 - Girl Scout Birthday Day - boy, March is all about Girl Scouts, I guess!
March 13 - Ken (the doll) Day
 National Open an Umbrella
Indoors Day
March 14 - Pi Day
Potato Chip Day
March 15 - True Confessions Day
Ides of March
March 16 - Corn Dog Day March 17 - St. Patrick's Day - the Luck 'o the Irish to You!
March 18 - Awkward Moments Day
National Bio-Diesel Day
March 19 - National Chocolate Caramel Day March 20 - Won't You Be My Neighbor Day French Language Day - mais oui! March 21 - National Common Courtesy Day Poetry Day March 22 - As Young As You Feel Day
International Day of the Seal
March 23 - OK Day
World Meteorological Day
March 24 - National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day March 25 - Pecan Day Tolkien Reading Day March 26 - Legal Assistants Day Make Up Your Own Holiday Day March 27 - Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day March 28 - Barnum & Bailey Day
March 29 - National Mom & Pop Business Owner's Day March 30 - Doctor's Day Pencil Day March 31 - Bunsen Burner Day National "She's Funny That Way" Day - don't ask me what this means....
March is Youth Art Month, National Craft, National Umbrella and National Kite Month! 
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A couple links for those looking for a warm vacation spot - My best friend in high school, Deb, and her husband Dan have created an organic bed & breakfast at their homestead in New Mexico. It looks fantastic - and right near the Gila Wilderness - great for hikes and all sorts of outdoor activities. The star-gazing must be dazzling! ***  California bound? Caron Miller, designer and maker of everyone's favorite fingerless gloves, fake fur neck snugglies, and lots of other goodies, owns this charming cottage in Santa Barbara, within walking distance of the beach! Hmm... desert or beach? Mountains or sea? Both?
Thanks, as always for choosing to support the handmade, and for shopping small - it is the only reason we are able to be here!
Kathleen
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts
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