Big Announcement + Sneak Peek!

I couldn't be more thrilled to announce my brand new endeavor. My Cozy Couture Handmade shop on Etsy is now moving to retail! That's right folks, RETAIL!

 (Read: What the heck am I doing?)

Here in Kansas City, we have "Warehouse Weekends", which is a monthly shopping event just west of downtown. It happens the first weekend of every month where cool old warehouse buildings come alive with vendors selling unique home decor, antiques, handmade items, and LOTS of great finds.

So of course I was completely humbled and excited when the lovely Geri Wurth, owner of Top Hat Mercantile, invited me to join her esteemed West Bottoms vendor team and sell my headwraps and handmade products.

And guess what? The big sale starts TOMORROW! Here's a sneak peek...

So in case any of my lovely KC gal pals want to drop by and check it out, I would love to see you! I will be on-site with the vendor team working the event for the Saturday afternoon portion, so please come say hi! 

I've been down setting up my space the last few nights and let me tell you, this holiday sale is going to be incredible. They have completely transformed this space into a creative wonderland. Everyone at Top Hat is so talented (and so gosh darn friendly!) - I already have my eye on some favorite finds to purchase ASAP!

In case you aren't in the KC area, please check-out my extensive handmade items up on my Etsy shop. Everything is handcrafted with love by your truly, so I would love to send something special your way! I will be posting lots of holiday baby items soon - stay tuned!

If you are looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or holiday gift, the headwraps usually sell out during the month of December - so go check them out! I LOVE making these cozy accessories! :)

A very special thanks to the many of you who have supported and encouraged what I love to do, and I can't thank you enough for your many purchases, well wishes, and love. You make my world go 'round!

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Hope to see YOU this Saturday or drop by to shop anytime Friday (9-7 PM), Saturday (9-7 PM) & Sunday (11-3 PM):

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Top Hat Mercantile

1285 Hickory St.

KC, MO 64102

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xoxoxox!

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Shop 'til You Drop + Weekend Outlook

I woke up before the sun showed her face this morning, and despite the early wake-up call, I couldn't wipe the huge smile off my face.

Hello weekend.

The past 2 weeks I have been working the ultra early shift to help a co-worker out. Although I can hardly get myself together and out the door when it's still pitch black outside, I've been loving getting off work at 2 PM everyday, and today is no exception.

The first place I am heading is right over the 12th Street bridge and into the West Bottoms district to indulge in a little First Fridays / Warehouse Weekend shopping.

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I eat, sleep, and breathe for warehouse weekend. I could browse every display for hours upon hours while I stare googly-eyed at a combo of vintage and repurposed items.

These local stores are mainly only open the first weekend of every month. They restock their stores with new treasures each month, so every 30 days you can shop for brand new unique items to liven up your home.

My must visit shops include //

+ Restoration Emporium
+ Hello Sailor
+ Bella Patina
+ Bottoms Up
+ Good Ju Ju


Recent Finds //

+ cool old church windows for our mantle
+ rustic vintage Chiefs sign for Adam's man cave
+ rustic chic decor for shelf styling
+ antique books in shades of aqua for cute shelf color


I absolutely live for the fall months, so I am beyond excited to see if autumn decor is out for the taking. Feel free to come along via Instagram as I shop, because I'm sure I will be loving every minute of it.

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Also on my list to check out, is the newly opened, hipster chic (my fave!) Urban Provisions General Store located in the East Bottoms. They specialize in locally sourced and American products, including accessories, coffee, and clothing.

And my last stop of the day will be to meet my sister-in-law for our beloved tradition of getting in line for Christopher Elbow Chocolates with the rest of the crazy chocoholics of Kansas City! We have high hopes of nabbing a highly coveted 20-piece gourmet chocolate grab bag for $10 before they sell out... yum!

Holy heck, it's going to be a great afternoon. The rest of the week looks promising too...

+ Stand Up to Cancer watch party
+ girls night for my friend's birthday
+ sleeping in
+ eggs benny in our jammers on the patio
+ more Prison Break (I need an intervention...)
+ our friend's wedding
+ the first Sunday School of the school year with my new 2nd graders
+ a 2-year-old-bday-party

Woah... full steam ahead!

What is your weekend outlook?

Any fun local events going on in your neck of the woods?

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