Support Small Business Saturday

Support your local small businesses on Small Business Saturday (November 26^th) and save 10% on Twice Blushed sample dresses!

This offer is valid on November 26^th only so plan ahead and schedule your try-on appointment. You can try-on and purchase day off or pre-shop and call day of sale to purchase your gown. All Twice Blushed sample dresses are available at Blue Sky Bridal. Contact Blue Sky at 206-783-8700 to make an appointment.

Turning point

This afternoon I turned out the lights in the studio. As I headed towered the door I realized that today was the last day that I would turn out the lights and close the door on this studio that has been the first major incubation step of Twice blushed. I stopped in the double glass doorway, turned to look inside at the empty space and cried. Two plus years to build up a business and space and less than two weeks to take it apart. Finally (after how many minuets I do not know) I closed the doors.

After spending the first two real years of my business in that space I am completely angered by the two people that caused the problems in that beautiful space, but as I look ahead at I feel that the unknown outcome will bring a better development for Twice Blushed. …stalled but not defeated.

Moving sale - one day only

Saturday October 29 will be the last day of open hours, and all clearance gowns and cocktail dresses will severely reduced!

Twice Blushed moving sale
One day only Saturday October 29, 2010
Noon – 3pm
All cocktail & Bridesmaid dresses - $100.00 or less
Clearance bridal gowns - $200.00 or less
Selected accessories will be discounted

Twice Blushed is Pairing with Blue Sky bridal!

Over the past few months Jen of Blue Sky Bridal and I have been discussing the possibility of pairing our business to better serve you our brides. So often we refer many of you to each other’s boutique that it would be far easier on you the customer to have both boutiques under the same roof. Given the recent events in my studio the time couldn’t be better.

I am very excited to say that starting this week we are combing forces! As of today Twice Blushed ready-to-wear gowns are available for purchase at Blue Sky’s salon in Greenwood. Please contact them directly to set up a try-on appointment at www.blueskybridal.com or 206.783.8700.

Custom reconstructed gowns will still be available. If you have questions about this process or to schedule your complimentary one hour consult appointment contact Twice Blushed directly at 206.963.9284.

I look forward to seeing you!

sad day

AHHHHH!!!!! As a small business owner every day I dread walking up to my business to find that something horrible like a fire or robbery is waiting to great me in the morning. This morning I walked into a studio that had water running from the ceiling and pudling on the carpet and furniture!!! One of the irresponsible renters on the 3^rd floor did not call the building manager when her water tank started leaking. It dripped down through 3 floors and into my studio. ALL dresses are safe but not the furniture. I have been toweling off and moving furniture all day. If you have a box fan or dehumidifier you could loan for a few days I would greatly appreciate it! Please call the studio. 206.963.9284

Paper Flowers

Paper flowers are a great eco option for personalized bouquets! Especially when the flowers are made from recycled paper or old Magazines photos. Best of all you can keep long past the wedding and double as a beautiful post wedding decor. Novel Botanicals (carried at Twice Blushed) was recently tagged in with offbeat bride and get married.com.

http://offbeatbride.com/2011/08/wedding-paper-flowers

http://www.getmarried.com/slideshow/20-creative-boutonnieres#20

September - Custom order discount

Whether you have been considering lace from your grandmothers delicate lace and tulle gown from the 50’s, reworking you moms Mexican belled sleeves form the 70’s for your rehearsal dinner, or you just can’t find the dress you’ve imagined, September is the your month!

During September all custom designs and couture reconstructed dress orders are 20% off. Gather your photos and schedule an appointment for a free consult to design a dress with sentiment and style personally for you. (Don’t forget to bring the dress stashed in the big box at the back of the closet.)

Not the creative type? Bring in any dress you may be considering I can offer suggestions after assessing the condition of the dress. I also have dresses on hand that can be re-worked if a simpler approach is your speed.

Reconstructed example
(top) Vintage wedding dress made from lace and taffeta unwearable with moth holes is paired with lightly discolored wool suit coat (middle) after cleaning the the salvagable parts and designed around the worn areas the outcome is a sophisticated wool and lace top with peplum for a winter wedding (bottum).