Item of the Week Febuary 28, 2011 and A Summer Ellis Sale TOO!

Vintage Concrete

I love old concrete for the patina and charm it adds to your home and garden.  Broken, chipped and cracked with it's worn paint including statues, benches, birdbaths and more we have several choices this week for your viewing pleasure.  As always, they are all one-of-a-kind and a little unexpected like the old broken dog head under the cage.  So, please stop in and Oh ... if you say you saw our item of the week on the blog, you will receive 20% OFF  your purchase of any vintage concrete.

Summer Ellis is Having a Spring Sale

Run  - don't wait to see the fabulous sale going on right now of Summer Ellis Jewelry at Bloom & Bee Swanky!  Many of her designs are now 25% off, but quantities are limited. 

and The Winner Is ...

Natalie

(who commented Feb. 21)

  

Natalie, please email me your mailing address and a Jar of Hello Yellow will be on it's way!

Thanks to everybody who entered by leaving a comment. This was so much fun, we are going to make this a monthly event!

Still Time

Really Cool and Old - Tall Street Sign Available at Bloom & Bee Swanky

There is still time to enter for chance to win our giveaway.  All you have to do is leave a comment  - See Post Below!  Winner will bee chosen randomly this Sunday Evening!  I'm off to work all day setting up our next Estate Sale.  Check back here soon for the details.  You won't want to miss it! 

Give Away - Item of the Week February 20, 2011

Introducing FarmHouse Fresh

Made Right Here in Texas

I have never been more excited about a New Line of Apothecary Products in our Store

These just couldn't bee any better and I know you will love them as much as we ALL do!

I wish you could scratch and sniff right now.  Not only do these Shea Butter Creams smell out of sight, they sooth even the most driest of skin.  I can't get enough of it.  Choose Whoopie Cream or Hello Yellow, you can't go wrong. 

Splendid Dirt Nutrient Mud Mask with

 Organic Pumpkin Puree

Bourbon Bubbler

Real Kentucky Whiskey and Brown Sugar combine in this gingersnap -pecan scented fine body scrub

All FarmHouse Fresh Products come packaged Giftably Gorgeous making them perfect for Giving!

Come see these and more FarmHouse Fresh Product Now at Bloom & Bee Swanky!

Leave a Comment for a chance to Win a Beautiful Jar of Hello Yellow! 

Winner will be chosen Sunday Evening Feb. 27!  

NEW!!! Item of the Week February 14 2011 - Romantic House TOO!

We are going to get back on track again with featuring the item of the week with the help of shop girl Amy J.  Check back here every Monday to see something new featured from Bloom & Bee Swanky.

In the spirit of Love today,  we are featuring some handcrafted, personalized, precious creative bits from my most loved customer, friend and fellow Bee Lady Mrs. Becki Steakley.

Ephemera Extraordinaire Valentine Garlands

Not only do we have them for Valentine's day (only a few left), but in other fabulous choices as well including vintage business, vintage creams and more.  They are so fun to drape anywhere you need some more JOY in your home!  They are all punched out from new and old papers, documents and found objects, sewn with love and packaged perfectly.  As for those of you who know her, "packaging is everything!"  They measure a generous 10 feet long and are available for $14.99.  They are all one-of-a-kind and sold exclusively with us at Bloom & Bee Swanky!

Check out her blog, Wordfind Magic, and tell her Bee Swanky Sent Ya!

 My Favorite Hobby in the entire world is looking at houses.  It doesn't matter in what form either through Magazines, home tours, simple drive by's,  I do it as often as I can.   I came across this home on the  Simply - Chateau Blog a few weeks ago and can't stop thinking about it.  Located in the French Countryside on a Charming Farm, it is so enchanting that it makes me want to plan a vacation there and hunt it down to see it in person.  It is so romantic with a sad story that you can read about  here on her blog.  I had an actual dream about this home this very Valentine Morning and thought maybe some of you would appreciate seeing it as well. 

 "...Divine Oeil de boeuf zinc windows and that sweet little bell....."

"....pointy roofs, zinc finials...tall stone chimnies and tiny windows....."

"A turret that houses a twisting stone staircase..."

Do you have a dream home that haunts you when you sleep or I am the only crazy one?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Own a Piece of Waco History

I know I have mentioned this many times before, but I have an incredibly talented husband who loves to build things for our store.  We were blessed to get our hands on the wood that came out of the 100+ year old building that used to house the Waco Tribune Herald newspaper in Waco at 6th and Franklin.  The building was recently demolished to become the new Franklin Place which we are very excited about as well.  This wood is the best we have ever seen.  It is super heavy, thick, extremely beautiful, 20 foot and longer boards of old long leaf pine.  We can make almost anything out of it for your home.   All the tables in the shop made of this wood have already sold and we have received multiple orders.  If you are interested, order now as supplies are dwindling, but we always have a stash of reclaimed wood ready to make any furnishings you desire. 

Below is an article profiled on us in February's issue of Wacoan magazine.        

You dream it, they’ll make it. Bloom & Bee Swanky offers custom made furniture crafted from reclaimed materials. Whatever your furniture needs are, from bookshelves to entertainment units to tables, benches and kitchen islands, Bloom & Bee Swanky is ready to serve you. With a variety of colors, finishes and styles to choose from, your piece will truly be one-of-a-kind. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, rustic or urban, they’ll  design a quality piece of furniture that matches your lifestyle. Each piece of wood used has been salvaged from Downtown Waco and the surrounding areas, some more than 100 years old, creating a solid sentimental piece of furniture for you to treasure. Superior craftsmanship, excellent artistry and attention to detail ensure that these pieces are destined to become family heirlooms.  Surprisingly affordable, your satisfaction is their priority, and you’ll receive the customer service you deserve in the design and building process.  Visit Bloom & Bee Swanky to view samples of what can be made for you!

He will probably kill me for for posting this.  Here is the craftsman himself finishing up a custom farm table for the Castillo family.  Notice the beautiful table top in the background.  I assure you this photo was not staged.  He didn't even know I had my camera.  He is just joyfully doing what he does best. 

He was probably laughing at these guys!  Meet the wood shop helpers troublemakers!