Friday, September 13, 2013

rosieMADE Grand Opening

rosieMADE Grand Opening
Me with Tanya of StyleSpyGirl, Alicia Vanderschuere (owner of rosieMADE), and Ashley of Rustic Living

Last night, I attended the Grand Opening of rosieMADE, a store in Boise featuring items that are handmade in the USA by women-owned/operated companies. The inspiration behind the store is the famous Rosie The Riveter, who supported USA manufacturing during World War II, and patrons of the store are referred to as "rosies." It's a beautiful business model and the items in the store are so unique and creative!

Some of my favorite items in the store included handmade jewelry, body and bath soaps—in the shapes of cupcakes no less—distressed t-shirts, and stitched stuffed animals. My friend Ashley of Rustic Living is also now a vendor for rosieMADE, so I was able to peruse her handmade pillows, placemats, coasters and purses. Her items were so shabby chic and my favorite of anything!

Also attending the Grand Opening were a couple of my blog & real life friends: Tanya of StyleSpyGirl, Ashley of Rustic Living (mentioned above), and brand new Boise blogger Amy of Sugared Rush. We had the best time connecting with these female business owners and learning more about their products. The turnout for the event was great and I can't wait to see the success that Boise will bring to rosieMADE.

rosieMADE Boise Idaho
rosieMADE Boise Idaho
rosieMADE Boise Idaho
rosieMADE Grand Opening with Sugared Rush blogger
This is Amy, and she just started the fashion & photography blog, Sugared Rush!
rosieMADE Boise, Rustic Living
rosieMADE Grand Opening, Rustic Living
This is the funniest photo! Ashley & Michael's 3-month old, Austyn, was a sleepy girl!
rosieMADE, iTySE bags
iTySE bags, reusable shopping bags made at a prison in Oregon. These are the coolest & the woman behind them is amazing!
rosieMADE Boise Idaho
rosieMADE Grand Opening with StyleSpyGirl blogger
My friend Tanya of StyleSpyGirl. We have the most fun seeing what each other is wearing because our styles are so opposite. She's the "downtown chic" and I'm the "beachy casual." Look, we even ended up wearing the same color palette last night, and our styles are so different. We love it!
rosieMADE Boise Idaho

If you're in Boise, be sure to stop by rosieMADE and shop their USA handmade goods. They're located right off 35th and State in the cutest boutique. Thanks again, Alicia & rosieMADE for inviting me to this lovely event! We wish you & your rosies the best of luck!

PS> My shoes are c/o Fit In Clouds. So comfy!

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