Scrapbook is here!

Yippie a new clothing line!  I'll let the images speak for themselves...but first a few adjectives to think about while viewing; lacey, fall colors, prints, stripes, patterns, fresh florals...

Summer Starts Today!

Well, for many of the kids it does.  School is out and sun filled days are on the horizon.  Yippie!  For many reasons I always remember this time of year fondly.  Everything is green and blooming, possibilities seem endless and we can play outside!  Then there are the people that make it especially exciting.  My bus driver, Pete, would have a count down to the last day of school at the front of the bus.  Being the first kids on the bus every morning my sister and I had the privilege (and responsibility) of tearing off yesterday's number to reveal today's.  How exciting!  1 day left!  And there would be candy too!  I'm sure you have lovely memories too.  And now so do the kids going through their last day of school!

So, while we look forward to the days ahead and the possibilities that they bring we take a moment to look back and say thank you.  Thank you to the teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards, numerous staff members and everyone else that makes us smile.

A very special thank you to our lovely interns Liz and Ashley!  Best of luck!

...Just a few photos I snapped from around the shop.  I hope they bring you inspiration and the same exciting feeling the kids are experiencing right now!  (Clockwise from top left: flowers in bloom at the Verona shop, "Bless Our Nest" $39, Wax LED light birds $14)

Safe Sex in The City

This past Friday in collaboration with Studio Quest we put on our first fundraiser fashion show titled, "Safe Sex in the City"  with all proceeds benefiting Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.  It was a fantastic evening of close friends, local designers, wine and Wisconsin brewed beer, food donated by local restaurants (see below)....  Our goal was to bring the community together to celebrate the great things Planned Parenthood has been doing for us for 75years.

Thank you to everyone who made the night such a success!
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Studio Quest
Papillion Beauty
Tutto Pasta 
Marigold Kitchen
Johnny Delmonico's
The Great Dane
Gray's Tied House
Fresco
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
Cafe Continenta
Candina's Chocolates

Cinema Massage

Spring Trends for Handbags

It's time to pack away the black and bring out the bright- Spring is finally here! Styles are constantly changing, so we wanted to fill you in on the hottest trends for Spring handbags. Best of all, many of these trends can be found at The Purple Goose for your shopping convenience!

 -Perforated Leather. A big hit this spring- you can expect to see this trend pretty much everywhere- and at The Goose!
-Bright Hues. Bright colors in general are going to be big this coming spring. Not only will you see the usual pastels like pinks and light blues, but you will also see neon colors in the mix as well as jewel tones like purples, blues, and greens.
 -Boho. Bohemian handbags with hippie influence are back. Look for slouchy hobos and bags featuring tie-dye, tassles, fringe, and tribal prints.
 -Hardware. Hardware was hot for fall and is still in this spring. Again, this means bags embellished with studs, grommets, and other metallic features such as exposed zippers and buckles.
 -Straw Handbags. Nothing says spring and summer like straw handbags so of course these are coming back in style. Look for woven raffia in particular to make a splash this season.
Happy Shopping!