The Paisley Farmhouse

By Misti England at Studio M Designs

Hi and Happy Spring to all of you Paisley Farmhouse fans! The ladies of Paisley Farmhouse have graciously asked me to contribute to their monthly newsletter, and I am so excited!

Spring is in the air! Can you smell the sweet blossoms all around? I can just imagine all of the southern women bringing out their best tea sets, polishing the silver, cutting fresh blooms for the perfect centerpiece, and preparing for the first outdoor parties of the season.

Imagining the perfect party got me thinking about hostess gifts. Being invited to a party doesn’t make you obligated to bring a gift, but, the best guests know never to arrive empty handed. Just remember -different occasions call for different protocols.
For instance, a cocktail party requires no gift, but, you can show your appreciation to the host by offering a small gesture. Paisley Farmhouse carries wonderful drink mixes like Mint Honey Iced Tea and Old Fashioned Lemonade. Either mix, along with a great mug or stemmed glass, would make a simple and pretty gift. Just wrap the two together in a clear bag with raffia or ribbon to finish it off nicely. Dianne and India can also wrap your gift in their complimentary gift bags…they do it so well!

For an afternoon party, there are several options. A great girly party deserves a fabulous hostess gift! Think out-of-the-box and surprise her with one of these…
Vintage-style dish towels with bunny cookie cutters are just adorable! How beautiful this would be presented in a basket of cookies wrapped in the towel.

Any hard-working hostess will appreciate Luna Blue Bath & Body products. All natural and F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
After the party is over she can pamper herself in luxury.

Wooden picture frames are always a welcome addition to any home.

A colorful tote bag with fresh bread or a dessert wine tucked in would be so much fun!

Potato sack hand towels and hand soaps, too.

When attending a dinner party, remember that the host/hostess are going all out to impress and entertain you. Showing up with gift in hand shows you care and will definitely get you invited back!
Paisley Farmhouse has a wonderful candle collection to choose from, and you have got to see their new line of matchboxes! They are almost too pretty to use!

Flowers are a wonderful sentiment, but not practical for a dinner party. The hostess will be busy with her duties, and shouldn’t be expected to find a vase and make an arrangement while charming her guest, and getting dinner ready.
On that same note, if you prefer to bring a dessert or wine, do not expect it to be used at the party. The host or hostess surely has the menu planned out already.

This monogrammed cheese board paired with a tea towel and cinnamon-sugar pecans is a great alternative…

The gift of a journal is thoughtful and heart-felt. I assure you, these are no ordinary journals.

One final idea… if you prefer giving the classic gift of wine, add a personal touch with a monogrammed bag and bottle stopper. Now, that’s adding a new spin on a classic idea!

Thank you Dianne, Shanda, and India for allowing me to rummage through your store and have my way with it! You know I will be back soon.

~Misti

So, here it is... Our TOP 3 Valentine gift picks:

1. NuMe natural soap- $6

Our all-natural bar soap is handcrafted locally, and makes a very sweet, luxurious and personal gift for your Valentine at a great price! Our soaps are safe for those with allergies and sensitive skin. Also available in gift sets. Pairs beautifully with a soap dish, lotion, or guest towel. Read more about our soaps and soap maker at www.numenaturalsoap.com

2. Loaded Toffee- $12

Our customers love it! Soft toffee, chocolate, white chocolate, and almonds combined into a sinful candy. Always fresh and hand-delivered to us from Roswell, GA—you can imagine how we sell out of these quickly. Give us a call or send an email to reserve a jar or two for your sweetie!
dianne@paisleyfarmhouse.com (or) 770-667-7360

3. Handmade Valentine Frames- $22

Our handmade frames will warm your Valentine’s heart! Go the extra mile to put a special photo in it and you’ve hit a homerun!

4. Copper-winged Angels- $26-32

These angels have just arrived and are ready for you to take home to a real angel in your life. They are precious Valentine gifts or can also be a thoughtful hostess gift.

5. Bethany Lowe funky-vintage finds- $20-50

These treasures are fabulous and ON SALE! Bethany Lowe makes really fun Valentine pieces, but the price points are high, so we've marked them down for ya (20-40%). Now, you can afford to get them all! There are only a limited number so get 'em quick!

6. A Paisley Gift Certificate- up to $100

You can't go wrong with a gift certificate from us, so ease your mind of all the choices and and make the choice of the tried and true! It suits anyone- mom, sister, daughter, teacher, wife, friend, etc. We'll tie it up with ribbon in an envelope perfectly ready to give to the love of your life!

Do you wish your husband, kids, and friends could read your mind? Well, they can when it comes to buying a gift for you at The Paisley Farmhouse from your Wish List!
If you are a woman that knows exactly she wants you must try creating a wish list with us this Christmas. Then, send your husband, kids, and friends to us (before the celebration) and we will be happy help them find a gift for you (from your Wish List) within their budget! This will save them time and money by taking out the stress and guesswork as well as save you from having to pretend to love bad gifts!
The birth of this concept at The PF stems from an overwhelming number of requests for this convenience. Now that we have it- we can't wait for you to use it! It's quick and easy to do right in the store. Create a list for 1 item or 100 items- it's your Wish List and it's never too early!

Some of our new arrivals include horse themed journals and photo albums which are adorned with Swarovski Crystals on the front cover for an absolutely unique, elegant, high-end gift.

Also, we now have new flour sac towels that are horse themed among others. This is a quick and easy grab for a hostess gift or any gift!