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!

24 comments:

Shannon Tatlock said...

Love the jewellery! So pretty!

Alicia Carlson Vanderschuere said...

Thanks SO much for coming to the event last night! It was so great to see you!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

FUN! I want to go to an event like this, I wish my town had more cute little shops like this one.

Megan Reinbold said...

Oh my gosh! Why don't they have fun stuff like that here in CO? (Maybe they do, I just don't know where they are.)

Annelise Rowe said...

Isn't it fun? I have a bottle cap & sprinkle ring from that store... just love it!

Annelise Rowe said...

Alicia, thank you again for the invite. I am so pleased at the turnout. You have the most amazing group of rosies supporting you! Can't wait to see what's next for you & RM!

Annelise Rowe said...

I'm so glad we have this one! We have lots of indie shops, but not one by women for women :) it's a fresh idea!

Annelise Rowe said...

Oh, I bet they do! With all the fun people & entrepreneurs over there! Just shop online at rosiemade.com! That'll solve all your problems :)

Megan Reinbold said...

Well, that solves the problem. LOL. Thanks Annelise!

Tanya Stylespygirl said...

What a blast! Awesome store (congrats, Alicia & the RosieMADE crew!), lovely ladies to chat with, and fab food from Momo's. It was so fantastic to hang out with you again, my dear. :) XO

Cody Doll said...

Oh I wish I was closer. It looks amazing. I love how you and Tanya were wearing the same colors but opposite way and opposite style.

petal and plume said...

what a fabulous looking store! all the best to rosieMADE!
xx
http://petalandplume.blogspot.ca/

Kelly Ann said...

They have such great things and I love the idea behind the store!


xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

Linda said...

Boise sounds like so much fun when you are describing it!

Kateri Von Steal said...

What FUN!

Annelise Rowe said...

I will never say no to a blog date with the fabulous StyleSpyGirl! :)

Annelise Rowe said...

Isn't that fun? We are so different... and we love seeing each others' style!

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks P&P!! I wish them the best, too! :)

Annelise Rowe said...

Isn't it unique? I think the owner Alicia is a genius!

Annelise Rowe said...

Hey Chris! Thanks so much! You're so sweet and I am excited to stop by and see your blog, too! :)

Annelise Rowe said...

It is fun! It's growing so fast, but still has that small-town feel :)

Cody Doll said...

It really is. You guys are sooo cute. I looks like you guys chose a color theme before hand. You know that would be a collaboration post with her. ;]

Annelise Rowe said...

We have talked about doing that! Like a "style an item" and see how we each would wear it :) We definitely did not coordinate on purpose that day :)

Cody Doll said...

That would be really cool to see. But I am sure that you didn't this time.

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