I'm not a super blogger

Soooooooo here's the deal.

As you may have noticed, I'm not spectacular at posting on this blog. It's partly because I'm lazy and partly because I have to sign into another account to access it and I'm too lazy to do that and partly because I have to take pictures of things that I make and I'm too lazy to do that and partly because it requires extra thought on my part to remember to post on it and that gets in the way of my laziness.

For these reasons, I've decided to stop posting on the Lou Lou blog. Formally. I stopped posting on it unofficially like last October, I think.

As consolation to all the disappointed blog hoppers out there, I am now going to invite you to enter my slightly psychotic family blog where I will be posting all my hair clip and boutique information from this point forward. Bear (?) Bare(?) Bayer (?) (where's my mom when I need her?) in mind that if you chose to enter that world you will be taking your sanity in your own hands.

www.brentandlou.blogspot.com

You've been warned.

Happy Halloween

Fact: I like Halloween. I grew up in Las Vegas, where Nevada Day just so happens to fall on Halloween. It took me at least until I was in jr. high before I figured out that we got the day off in honor of Nevada, not candy. Today, in honor of candy, I'm giving away a set of 4 Halloween mini clips.



To enter, just leave a comment before Sunday night. The winner will be chosen randomly, but I always enjoy a little gushing. Also, do me a favor and spread the word. And head over to the piper and chloe blog to see a spotlight about yours truly. And make plans to go to that show because it is seriously a good, good show.

The winner will be posted Monday morning and (assuming you get your mailing address to me) I'll get them in the mail right away so that you can enjoy before the holiday.

As usual, when I make holiday clips, I try to make them functional beyond the theme, so that you can use them for other outfits throughout the year.



And just for fun, this is our Halloween mantle this year. The fake birds are a little creepy, but that's a good thing, right?

heads up!

Coming up, I'm going to be having a giveaway in honor of October, because October is my favorite month. So check back in next week for the details.

Filling my Baskets

Slowly but surely, I'm filling them up.



Wanna see what's inside?

I thought you would.










It (and lots, lots more) will all be at this weekend's Oh Sweet Sadie!

Keep your eyes open...

Are you constantly checking the Oh Sweet Sadie! website this week? If not, you're totally missing out since they are having giveaways galore over there and I'm going to be one of them....



These will be up for grabs. (I kinda want to keep them)

Get to work!

In an effort to keep my sanity this holiday season, I've signed up for a lot fewer shows than I did last year and my first one is coming up in just a couple of weeks. Sept. 18th & 19th to be precise.

It's the Oh Sweet Sadie! art and gift show in Daybreak and this one is going to be a little different. It's the same weekend as the SoDa Row grand opening out there and it's going to be a BIG deal. Since my mom and sister live out there, the show is that weekend, I'm participating in the 5K on Saturday and working the show in Friday, methinks that I might just pack up the kiddos and camp out in my mom's attic for the weekend.

In the meantime head over HERE to visit the Oh Sweet Sadie! website for info and giveaways and previews of the vendors and over HERE for all the Daybreak info. Seriously, it's going to be fun. Daybreak knows how to throw a good party. If you are going to be within a (somewhat) reasonable distance and can leave your house at all that weekend, you need to go.

One more...

Tomorrow starts the last of my spring boutiques. I've had a lot of fun doing all these shows this spring, but I'm also looking forward to the break and this is a great way to end the season for me. Come on out to the Backyard Boutique this weekend in Lindon. It looks like it's going to be great weather and so much fun. They even have a kids corner with great distractions for those little ones while you shop. Here's the info...




Click HERE to head over to the blog for more information.

Lucky Duck

And the winner of the rainbow clips is...

'emilee' who said "adorable! Perfect for those summer outfits my girls are wearing."

Why thank you, emilee. I haven't seen your girls' cute summer outfits, but I'm inclined to agree.
Send me your mailing address to laurastringham (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll get those out to you the next time I'm at the post office.

Check back for more giveaways!

Another Giveaway?

I must just be full of generosity lately because I've decided to hold another giveaway.

Ya, that's right.

This is a set of tone on tone rainbow clips and all you have to do to enter to win is leave me a comment telling me exactly how cute they are. Even though the winner will be chosen randomly, I want you to feel comfortable pretending that the best compliment wins.





Make sure that you spread the love and let others know they too can win this set of clips.
You have until Wednesday at midnight to enter and I'll do everything in my (very limited) power to get the winner posted on Thursday morning. Good luck!

Tomorrow...

The giveaway is still going on until tomorrow. Head over HERE to sign up!

I'm particularly excited for this showcase. I found out about it and was miraculously able to sign up for in on Monday, and since I came darn close to selling out at Oh Sweet Sadie! in Daybreak (how awesome is that?), I've been a bit overwhelmed trying to get ready this week. I'm just super happy that they made a space for me. Make sure you check out their blog for a sampling of the great vendors and more details.

Directions to the Piper & Chloe Spring Showcase:
46 Robyn Way, Farmington

South of Farmington:
(after exiting the freeway it should take you 4-5 minutes to get to the showcase)

• Head north on I-15
• In Farmington, get in the farthest right hand lane and exit onto 324 (Highway 89/Park Lane)
• Stay in right hand lane & exit onto Park Lane (don't blink-this will come really quick)
• Turn right (east) onto Park Lane
• Continue east on Park Lane until crossing Main Street (there will be a light)
• After crossing Main Street, Park Lane will veer left and go up a hill (this will turn into Compton Road)
• Continue on this road (Compton Road) until it runs into 1100 North (there will be a stop sign)
• Turn right onto 1100 North and head all the way up the hill
• When you reach the top of the hill, you'll pass by a park on your right hand side and 1100 North will turn into Robyn Way
• Continue around the curve
• As you start to go down the hill, you will see 46 Robyn Way on your right hand side
• The home is a french provincial home set on a hill with a longish driveway

North of Farmington
(after exiting the freeway it should take you 4-5 minutes to get to the showcase)

• Head south on I-15
• In Farmington, take exit 325 (Park Lane)
• At the light, turn left (east) onto Park Lane
• Continue east on Park Lane until crossing Main Street (there will be a light)
• After crossing Main Street, Park Lane will veer left and go up a hill (this will turn into Compton Road)
• Continue on this road (Compton Road) until it runs into 1100 North (there will be a stop sign)
• Turn right onto 1100 North and head all the way up the hill
• At the top of the hill, you'll pass by a park on your right hand side and 1100 North will turn into Robyn Way
• Continue around the curve
• As you start to go down the hill, you will see 46 Robyn Way on your right hand side
• The home is a french provincial home set on a hill with a longish driveway

New Plan....

So, I'm still having a giveaway, but don't enter here. Hop over the the Sweet Tweets Boutiques Blog to enter to win a set of these



Andra Stoker is the owner of Sweet Tweets and she holds these boutiques to earn money to pay for her IVF procedures. She always puts together and great show and has two more coming up in May. The first one is in Herriman on the 15th and 16th

5626 High Spirit Court
Herriman, UT

The next one will be held in Draper on the 29th and 30th. Stay tuned for more info about that.

So skip on over HERE and enter to win!

More Shows

My spring shows have gone so well that I've signed up 3 more boutiques in May and June. The first one is another Sweet Tweets Boutique and this one is in Herriman...

5626 High Spirit Court
Herriman, UT

I'll have more information posted as soon as I know more details.

I'm also planning to post a giveaway here within a few days. I'm just trying to get some barrettes made to list in my etsy store before I get it posted. It will be really fun, a set of clips that you can't buy in my store or at any of my boutiques so check back for it!



May 15th and 16t

Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Daybreak for Oh Sweet Sadie! this last weekend. I had my best show ever. I'm currently working on booking some more shows for this summer and in the meantime, I'm going to be stocking my etsy store with new items. I'm also going to be working on some items for a giveaway, so keep your eye out for that in the upcoming week.

Busy Busy Weekend

I'm going to be selling my products at not one, but two amazing shows this weekend. One is in Utah County and one in Draper. These shows are always so much fun and have great vendors. I'm really excited to go shopping :)

Silouhettes

I'm keeping busy making hair clips for the rest of my spring shows, but I had to post these silhouettes that I just ordered. Aren't silhouettes just so cool? I wish that I had the skill to paint them of my family, but I don't, so when I found this seller on etsy that could make them for me, I had to order them.









These are my kids, I have them for my whole family to frame and hang.... somewhere. It's still in debate.

earrings

At some of my boutiques this spring, I will have these simple vintage-y post earrings. I have them in a rainbow of colors and lots of different sizes. I want one of each for myself :)





I don't consider myself a jewelry maker at all, but these earrings are so simple and add such great color, I couldn't help but dabble a little.

I'm making LOTS of new spring and summer hair clips, hair pins and headbands for my 5 upcoming boutiques, so check back for a look at my new items.

Headbands

I've been having fun making headbands the last few days. I've got these listed in my shop and I'm hoping to have more for my upcoming boutiques this spring. Whatdaya think?

I'm thinking that this blog needs a giveaway coming up pretty quick here. Any suggestions on what I should give? Check here and in my etsy store for in the next few days to see what I decide on :)

Gotta love it...

Isn't this a cute tutu? And for a mere $3,378.50... it could be yours.

Up and Running

I have been really bad about keeping my etsy store stocked lately. I know it inconveniences people that I don't have things listed, but I honestly just haven't had the energy lately. With my 3 children keeping me busy these days and several boutiques that I've been participating in, it's hard to keep up. Today, I listed several new sets of clips and I'll try to keep the store better stocked through the holidays to make sure everyone gets their stocking stuffers on time.

In the meantime, if you are in the Salt Lake area, I'll be in two more upcoming shows. The weekend of Nov. 20th, I'll be participating in another Sweet Tweets Boutique in Draper and I'll also be attending another Oh Sweet Sadie! show the first weekend in December. I'll get more info on the Sweet Tweets soon.

Oh Sweet Sadie!

I'll be participating in the 3rd holiday show at Daybreak in South Jordan. Come and see me!