Kiss & Tell

My (totally anonymous) friend has brought back her dating blog. She had to go in hiding for a bit when I accidentally outed her...sorry anonymous friend. I'm glad your back. Her new blog is here: Glitter Highway.

(the kind of kisses girls want)

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(the kind of kisses readily available)

i'd better get christmas shopping.....

or everyone on my list is getting coupons for hugs.

Hey Lady, I want some FREE stuff.

Stop by Sweet Petula this Friday or Saturday for a FREE Exfoliate & Moisturize Gift Set ($28 value!). Just mention this post or simply say, "hey lady I want some free stuff", and this set is yours!

Included in the pack is our Ground Walnut Body Wash & Ultimate Shea Butter Moisturizer, and you can choose your favorite scent blend; Sea Spa, Fresh Lavender, Ruby Grapefruit, or Bay Rum. You can even mix & match!

Can't make it into the store? Shop on-line at http://www.sweetpetula.com/ and with any $50 purchase I'll add this to your order. (I'm adding more rules to the on-line option...so sorry, but I'd really prefer to see you in person..& my Mom will be here this weekend..and she likes you as well. So stop by.)

I'm off to eat Turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!

i smell christmas

Just finished up a new Christmas candle....these little lovelies are divine. A combination of spruce, cinnamon, & balsam fir this limited addition candle is my newest favorite thing. I burned one last night and the container is so beautiful & glowy (yes that is a word) when the candle is lit. I'm honestly not sure when I've been this excited about a new Sweet Petula product. I love these! Or maybe I just love Christmas. Currently, I only have 25 in stock (my pal Lisa over at Capers in West Seattle has 20+ as well)...more to come in a two weeks.

I heart FDR.

(This isn't about Eleanor...I just like the photo)

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I just completed three tasks I've been dreading for months. Basically, these tasks were just phone calls that have given me hours of stress and sleepless nights. Phone calls that have been on my "to-do" list for days...weeks...actually months. Then yesterday I wrote them down (again) on another "to-do" list and decided that I would do nothing until these dreaded calls were made. And I did! And they are done. And they were so easy. A piece of cake really. It got me thinking about that Franklin Roosevelt saying, "there is nothing to fear but fear itself"...and I decided to look up the quote to figure what it is all about.

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He said the words during one of his inaugural speeches and they were, "so, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Apparently, he was talking about the economic conditions of the time (not dreaded phone calls)...but it applies to me and my calls. And I've now decided to put "let go of nameless, unreasoning, unjustified thoughts" at the top of my daily to-do list.

Bonjour Monsieur

I'm working on a new scent blend called..."Bonjour Monsieur". It's a combination of roasted tea leaves, tobacco, cedarwood & Sicilian lemon. & when I find the man that smells sortof like that...I'm going to walk up to him & say, "Bonjour Monsieur".

Smell Pretty.

A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future - coco chanel

Smell Pretty.

Custom Perfume Event at Sweet Petula

Thursday, November 5th from 2pm-8pm

Our last custom event went so well...we had to do it again. Join us for herbal inspired cocktails (I'm thinking lavender vodka or vanilla bourbon? any suggestions?), perfume samples & handmade custom perfumes by local perfumer, Sweet Anthem. Custom blends are $25 and pre-registration is recommended...although we would love you to just stop by as well. Meredith (Sweet Anthem herself), brings tons of oils for you to smell & blend. She guides you through the process seamlessly. I love my last concoction....Grapefruit, Violet, Ambergris & Sandalwood...I'll wear it Thursday...you can smell me!

Call 206.246.3488 to book an appointment.

one for me...one for you!

This Thursday, Sweet Petula is participating in a great fundraiser for NW Hope & Healing. (more details below on event.)

NW Hope & Healing is an amazing organization that provides non-medical support to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Where they provide the most comfort is with their Healing Baskets. Basically, when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, these cool chicks step in with a basket full of soothing, pampering, pretty things. Just a little something to provide an ounce of comfort when it is really needed. Capers is hosting an event this Thursday to raise money for these baskets and I (& Sweet Petula) will be selling our products at the event and donating one item for every item sold. So stop by & shop. For every item you purchase, a matching product will be donated to these Healing Baskets.

Girls Night Out

at Capers in West Seattle

4525 California Ave. SW 98116 in the Junction

this Thursday, October 22nd 6-8pm

Please stop to visit us (Sweet Petula), as well as Clementine Shoes (she has some great new boots...just peaked in her window last night), Haute Goat (cashmere scarves we love), Sandra June Handbags, and Potluck Paris Jewelry.

Besides great merchandise, goodie bags, refreshments (read free booze...Lisa knows how to throw a party), a portion of proceeds will go to NW Hope & Healing.

2nd annual handmade trunk show

Big Winner!

Our big Guest Soap Giveaway is over and we have a winner....it is (drum roll please)....Hayden J. !!! She wins 48 custom Sweet Petula Guest Soaps.

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Call me Hayden J. & everyone else should check out her shop!

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Pictured above is one of her custom clutches. Price points are amazing...so scoot on over.