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News from the Store:

  • September 2011 News:

  • Fall is in the air! - Fall Open House this weekend.
    I love the crisp fall weather, beautiful colors, and warm apple pie. The prediction is that we will enjoy a long fall season. Join us at Little House this weekend in Downtown Bay City, September 9th and 10th for our Fall Open House. We will be open Friday 10:00 - 8:00 pm. and Saturday 10:00 - 5:00.

    Let us help you decorate your home in beautiful fall attire and wonderful scents of Cinnamon Cider and Pumpkin Spice (pictured, left). A great selection of Lori Mitchell Halloween figurines just arrived this week (pictured, center).

    Fall Spices, Halloween figurines, Fall squirrel decor.

    You will love the new gourmet foods:

    * Rabbit Creek's Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, and White Chocolate Cranberry Bread.
    * Hammond's Pumpkin or Lemon Spread served on Anna's Ginger Cookies.
    * Hot Rita's Cracker Seasonings.
    * The newest flavor from Fireside Coffee: Berry Cherry.
    * Chocolate covered Oreos decorated for Fall and Halloween by Sweet N Treats, a local Company.
    * and of course, Apen Mulling Spice, (what would Fall be without it?)

    * Over 40 new black & white box signs from Primitives By Kathy.
    * Cookbooks from Gooseberry Patch for Autumn and Christmas plus many more.
    * The ever popular feathers for your hair - great prices and re-useable.
    * New designs from Kelly Rae including mirrors, frames, wall buckets, wall art, and magnet sets.
    * Ceramic wall pocket tea cups and tea pots - they look great in groups.
    * Michigan-shaped oven mitts with city names on them.
    * Five Magnabilities Designs exclusive to Little House.
    * and so much more...

    Dates to Remember:

    * Fall Open House - September 9 & 10 (this weekend!)
    * Downtown Diva - October 7 & 8, tickets available at the store.
    * November 4, 5, & 6 - Holiday Open House.
    * 11/11/11 - My Birthday Party - watch for more about this.
    * November 17th - Mingle Jingle, 4-8 pm - Little House will give 17% of sales to a selected charity of your choice.

    I will post more about each event on facebook, so "like" Little House: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-House/275398380856
    I still need to reach 250 fans for you to get a surprise!

    See you soon,
    -Kathy

  • July 2011 News:

  • I think summer just started!
    It is plenty hot out and we are getting ready for Sidewalk Sales, with red hot prices.

    * Thursday, July 21st, 10am - 7pm
    * Friday, July 22nd, 10am - 6pm
    * Saturday, July 23rd, 10am - 5pm

    Last year's Sidewalk Sales.

    I have given the red sticker marking gun to the girls while I'm off to the Atlanta Gift Show. I told them we will need room for all the great new things I will be ordering, so price it to sell. Anyone that has shopped during Sidewalk Sales in the past knows that we offer great bargains! Prices will be up to 75%-off select items under the tents out front.

    Visit http://downtownbaycity.com/SidewalkSales.htm for more overall Sidewalk Sales details. Come to Little House to register to win prizes during the three days and the sidewalk chalk will be waiting for you, too! Come join the fun.

    If you are interested in receiving more frequent news tidbits from Little House, "like" us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-House/275398380856
    Help me reach 250 fans and you will receive a special offer when we do, so tell your friends and we'll get there quick!

    Have a great summer,
    -Kathy

  • May 2011 News:

  • Summer in the city! Living in Bay City, and for everyone in the North, it has been one very long winter. It’s good to know that summer is just around the corner. In Bay City it means Farmers Market on Thursdays, concerts in the park on Wednesdays, (which are all free this summer), Fridays at the Falls, and the biggest fireworks festival around. Come to downtown and see what’s happening. Log onto http://downtownbaycity.com for more details as they become available.

    There are so many places to have lunch and shop. Little House is staying open until 7pm on Thursdays starting this month. Curbside parking, free gift wrapping, competitive prices, and the friendliest staff in town; what more could you ask for!

    Calendar:
    * Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. We will be closed to enjoy the day with our families.
    * Riverside Art Festival, Wenonah Park - Saturday and Sunday, June 11 & 12.
    * Bay City Garden Walk - Thursday, June 16th. I will be at the Garden Walk Market.
    * Father’s Day - Sunday, June 19.



    What's New:
    * S'mores candles with wood crackle wick.
    * S'mores card game.
    * Cookbooks including S'mores, Campfire Cooking, and Food Bouquet idea books.
    * Yard stake spinners, 3 styles.
    * Red, white, and blue pennants and bunting.
    * Magnabilities Jewelry, rings, earrings, all metal magnet designs, and over 100 new colored designs.

    And so much more! See you in the store.
    -Kathy

  • April 2011 News:

  • We are packed with new home decor, garden art, and fashion accessories.

    At Little House we are packed with new home decor, garden art, and fashion accessories.

    The coastal display is expanding and moving to a new location in the store. This continues to be a strong look in our area. I always say, "we want we can't have...a calm warm beach." That's especially true so far this year. What's with the snow in April?

    If you are planning your garden with new style, Little House should be your first stop. You will find more garden and home decorations than last year to spruce things up around the house.



    NEW JUST IN:
    * coastal tabletop and linen
    * shorebird wall art
    * wall art box eyecharts
    * childrens books
    * games for the whole family
    * garden art spinners
    * metal gazing balls on stands and stakes
    * magnabilities jewelry new designs due in soon
    * Aromatique Sorbet fragrance including oils, reed diffusers, and candles
    * purses and cell phone wallets
    * stretch rings
    * baby gifts

    and so much more...please come to see it all

    Don't forget, gift wrapping is always free. Let our friendly staff help you choose just the right gift.

    Tickets are still available for the May 6th and 7th Downtown Diva "Cocktails in the City" and "Fashion and French Toast."
    Check out all the details at http://downtownbaycity.com/DowntownDivas2011.htm

    I'll see you in the store!
    -Kathy

  • March 2011 News:

  • March! Who's tired of the snow? In like a lamb, and out like a lion!! That's what the weatherman said. Did he mention the middle of the month?

    At Little House we are thinking positive and planning next weekend's:
    Little House Spring Open House
    Fri, March 25th and Sat, March 26th

    Enjoy samples of the new pasta salad mixes and raspberry iced tea as you browse the new Spring and Easter merchandise. We can help you fill those Easter baskets for the young and young-at-heart! Register to win an Easter basket filled with goodies.

    Spring begins March 20th and Easter is April 24 so there's plenty of time to get ready.

    NEW JUST IN:
    * Aromatique Smell of Spring, Grapefruit Fandango, And Flowers of the Field fragrances, oils, sprays, and reed diffusers.
    * Four new Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks.
    * Spring and Easter linen.
    * Three designs of paper napkins for Easter.
    * Kelly Rae Roberts figurines.
    * Coastal themed decor is arriving daily.
    * Baby and Children clothing including raincoats and boots.
    * Teddy Bear tooth fairies.
    * The cookie cutters are well stocked for Easter.
    * Jewelry of all kinds - especially rings.
    * "Fight Like A Girl" T-shirts and more.
    * Transparent window decals.
    * Hair clip flowers made of beautiful fabrics.

    And so much more... you will have to come and see it all!

    Don't forget to pre-order your Diva Tickets.
    Downtown Divas starts Thursday, May 5th, with "Cocktails in The City" on Friday, May 6th and "Fashion and French Toast" on Saturday, May 7th. If you have not heard of this event yet, just ask us next time you are in or call us at 989-893-6771. It is a great Downtown Bay City event!

    I'll see you in the store!
    -Kathy

  • February 2011 News:

  • Good News! Winter is half over!
    Got a little case of cabin fever?
    Come out of the cold and browse at Little House. You are sure to find something new for that redecorating project or that special gift you've been looking for. We continue to offer free gift wrapping and the best service in town.

    Indulge in Downtown Bay City
    This Saturday, February 12, 10am - 5pm.
    Forty winners at Little House! Be sure to shop this Saturday and every purchase (minimum $5) will receive a candy bar for your chance to win. Just peek under the label to reveal the winning bars (added bonus; the chocolate bars are made by St. Laurent Brothers). Go to http://downtownbaycity.com/Indulge.htm for further details and a list of all the shops participating in Indulge.

    Valentines Day is February 14! And we have these new items just in:

    * A new set of purses, wallets, and recycled silk scarves (you won't be able to resist them).
    * Valentine designs and a heart pendant for the Magnabilities Jewelry.
    * Hair Wraps available in many fun colors to twist in your hair for an added fun look.
    * Gourmet apple butter in 5 flavors, pancake mixes, raspberry and mixed berry balsamic vinegar, and flavored oils. They are all so good I can't decide which is my favorite, but I'm leaning toward the raspberry balsamic vinegar.

    And so much more....come on in and say hi!
    -Kathy

  • December 2010 News:

  • Are you counting down the days until Christmas? Don't panic yet, there is plenty of time to shop. Let Little House help you get that list crossed off. We have free gift wrapping for you also.

    We have several ideas for stocking-stuffers starting at just 35 cents - treasures for those good boys and girls of all ages:
    Chocolate pretzels, cocoa and cocoa spoons, silly bands, flying monkeys and cats, old fashioned box puzzles, magnets, stuffed animals, books, slippers, wind-up toys, pens and pencils, jewelry, auto and drink coasters, single tea bags, one pot coffee grounds, caramels, magnets, card games, Farkel, LCR, small cookbooks, and so much more.

    New items just in:

    * “ID Guard” stamper - covers your important numbers and names, so no need to shred... just stamp and pitch it.
    * Lighted branch with 60 lights for your indoor or outdoor decorating.
    * Santa and reindeer designs for the magnabilities necklace or bracelet.

    and back in stock:

    * More black and white box signs just arrived.
    * The Texting Dictionary
    * Baby Stella, including the baby boy doll and new accessories.
    * Christmas gift design paper plates in the new rectangle shape and the matching napkins in both sizes.

    Remember Little House Gift Cards are a one-size-fits-all, perfect for anyone, highly prized answer to your most difficult shopping dilemmas. They never expire and we can gift wrap them too.



    Little House will be open Sunday, December 26th for the after-Christmas sale. Check the store for details as the day gets closer. Hours to be determined.

    Enjoy the Holidays and spend as much time with your family as you can,
    -Kathy

  • October 2010 News:

  • Come out to the Magnabilities Trunk Show at Little House

    Thursday, October 14,  5-8 p.m.
    Shop our new line of magnetic interchangeable jewelry while enjoying a cocktail and snacks.
    The new bracelets and monogram designs have arrived just in time!
    There will be special prices during this event.
    Also, register to win prizes, and a free gift w/purchase!
    -Kathy

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