Greetings to you all,

First, before I go any further, MARK YOUR CALENDARS, our Spring Open House is on Sat., March 6th! You don’t want to miss our annual event. All of the details will be in our March newsletter! Be sure to check the specials on this month’s calendar, especially the Jim Shore Christmas Sale! These special collectibles will be marked down to 50% off for 3 DAYS ONLY! They’re so popular; they might not even last ‘til the end of the sale! Don’t snooze on this one!!! Also, our annual Valentine’s Raffle will run from Feb. 7th to the 13th. Get a free raffle ticket with every $10 min. purchase. The winner gets a $50 gift certificate!

Gosh, where to begin… OK, if you haven’t been in the shop lately you will notice we are doing a lot of re-arranging. This is so much fun for us. Just like when you re-arrange the furniture at home it’s fun and challenging at the same time. I know you will love everything we are doing. We’re just getting ready for spring, so when you come in, if you can’t find something you are looking for make sure to ask one of the gals. They are always happy to help you.

Give your room style with a new vintage wall clock from Timeworks. New styles now in stock.

You’ll also find many new items at Mulberry Cottage, like the beautiful new Vera Bradley Spring line with great new styles like Love Me…, Poppy Fields, Sittin‘ In A Tree, and Totally Turq. We’ve also expanded our collection of historically accurate wall clocks from Timeworks. In addition, we’ve brought in their line of gorgeous vintage clipboards, yardsticks, and pop-up clocks, which have been flying out the door as soon as we put them on the shelf! You must see these for yourself.

As I mentioned last month, Leslie, Michelle and I went to the Gift Show and boy, oh boy, did we do a lot of walking. We found some fantastic new treasures that I know you‘ll just love! We found many unique items from new tasty treats, to beautiful home decor, some wonderful items for your senses, and some wonderful gifts for those special people in your life. All of these treasures are on their way to the shop. By the time you read this letter, some of them will have arrived so come in quick because I know these new treasures will go quickly, as so many of our treasures do. And come in often, as more arrive each week.

Now as I mentioned treasures for that special someone, you know February is the month for love and “The Cottage” (as some of you affectionately call the shop) is all dressed up for Valentine’s Day. I do want to remind you there’s quite a few unique items that are going fast, so don’t hesitate. Come in today and I know you’ll find something perfect for that special someone or something pretty, sweet and fun to decorate for the month of love! We always have something for everyone, and we strive hard to make sure of that! Remember Valentine’s Day is not just for a girlfriend, boyfriend, or a spouse. It’s also for Mom who put the bandage on your cut when you were little, or read your favorite book to you over and over again until you fell a sleep. It’s for Dad who picked you up when he walked in the door at night, or walked you down the aisle when you got married. It’s a day to remember Grandma and Grandpa who spoiled you rotten and probably still do. Yes, even for your brother or sister with whom you fought with when you were little, but can’t imagine them not being in your life today. This day is also for the very, very special someone in your life that gives love unconditionally and is always there for you… your pet. Yes, Valentine’s Day is for love and I know we all agree this world can use a lot of it.

All of us here at “The Cottage” wish you all a Happy Valentine‘s Day and everyday full of love!

Love and God bless,

Jamie