Let's go everywhere

                                                                 Boardwalk Triple Ruffle

 "Let's Go Everywhere" has arrived!! I am so excited about these pieces! They really will take her EVERYWHERE!!!! Spring break is right around the corner...no matter which direction you are heading, if you pack your bags with our spring line "Let's Go Everywhere" you will be the talk of any town!

The first ever Gretta LaRue trunk show was held this past weekend and it was Fabulous!!  It is really crazy here, fulfilling orders and getting ready for other shows! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU  to Jen Z. for hosting our first show, and I think she was really happy about the hostess rewards! If you are interested in hosting a show, please contact ME! What you see here and more can be found on Etsy, and I hope you love it!!

Beautiful photography by  Amber Davenport Photography!!

Let's Go Everywhere!

I am so happy to announce that "Let's Go Everywhere" is almost here!!!!!

We are so excited about the 2012 Spring Line that is launching March 1. When I think of the spring and summer months, I think of vacation travels, easy sunny days, outside play with friends and popsicles by the pool. "Let's Go Everywhere" will take you to all of those places and more! Everyone here at Gretta LaRue is working extra hard to get ready for this special line that is oh so fun and carefree. Each piece will be of very limited quantity due to their up-cycled nature...so stay tuned... you will not want to miss this!!

FACEBOOK

So I keep up with blogging so well that I decided that it was time to add another social media site...ahahahahaha. You know me better than that don't you!! The truth is that I get really behind on blogging...life happens and blogging takes the back seat. Just like last week...we landed the stomach bug, and I didn't leave the house from Saturday to Thursday. One would think that I would have had plenty of time to blog! Nope, I was so busy taking care of sick little ones that I couldn't think of anything else. I did so much laundry that my washing machine is probably about to leave this place!  But I am back and we will get all caught up now. The largest piece of business that we need to discuss is that I really wasn't kidding about the social media add on..... Gretta LaRue Designs is now live on Facebook.  I am very excited for GLD to be on the FB superhighway, and I am going to try really hard to keep you guys updated on all sites!!! In the first few hours we gained 40 likers. That is exciting!!! I do not say this enough, but I really appreciate all of my readers, fans, likers and faithful customers. Gretta LaRue Designs loves you guys!!! Don't forget to follow on Facebook!!!

Welcome to Moe's!!!!

  What I am trying to say is that I didn't make it. We had a very busy evening with tumbling, dance and baseball, everyone was starving, we weren't close to being home and I had not planned a meal. So there, I have failed already, and it's only day 5. At least we did eat somewhat healthy and fresh, right? "Feed the Moement" is Moe's slogan and that is exactly what I was doing...and it WAS a unanimous decision. See, I am seeing this is a sign that it is ok! Nevertheless, I will start over in the morning. It feels so good to come clean!!! Love you guys, thanks for listening!!

Janruary Surprises

Yard of the Month??? I still can't believe it! Like I said...never thought it could happen!!!  Nevertheless, I am pretty stoked about it! This award has certainly inspired me to keep my curb appeal in check for the rest of the year! Gotta live up!!!

On a completely different note,  I want to tell you about our family pact to eat in for the month of January. That's right.....NO eating out for a month! It is day three and so far so good. It's just that we have gotten obsessed with eating out.....mostly because it's convenient and then it just became habit! Along with unnecessary spending , eating out all of the time is so very unhealthy (at least the choices that we have been making). So, aside from having to take time to plan meals and all of the cooking... I am really excited! LOL!

I received the first batch of  Spring frocks today.  I will dust the camera off soon for the first glimpse of Gretta LaRue! 

Happy New Year

I never can believe it when a new year starts. I always say...."I can't believe that it is 2012".  2012 sounds so much better that 2011. Don't you think? It just rolls off the tongue a little nicer. I am really excited about the new year and new ventures. I have sent off the first round of designs this week for the new 2012 Spring line! Yes, I finally realized that I Can Not Do It All!! I am extremely excited to have a new line for you this spring,  and that I have found a really great group/company to bring my designs to life!!!  I will be sure to give a sneak peak next week as I get the first pieces in!!!!

I am keeping to my Father-in-Laws tradition that what you do on New Years Day is what you will do all year. I didn't run a race today, but so far, I have cleaned my house, de-cluttered and organized, worked on my designs, spent time with family and friends, exercised, watched my children have a great time playing outside with friends, loved on my children, BLOGGED, and now I am about to snuggle and watch a movie with my hubby!! I can only hope that this day will be representative of this new year! Oh...I almost forgot...with a knock at the door, I was awarded Yard Of The Month for January! Yep, never thought this would happen at my house, but it really did!!!! I am pretty proud to say the least!!!  Yard pic to follow!

                                                         HAPPY 2012 TO YOU AND YOURS!!!!

SO THANKFUL!

Here are my three loves. I have so many things to be thankful for and they top the list. With my good friend and photographer expecting her baby girl right around Christmas Card Photo Shoot Time, she, being the organized lady that she is, took it upon herself to get me in line. She scheduled me for the end of September and it couldn't have turned out any better. My Christmas Cards were here in October! It took all of my will power not to show this photo love, but I held out because my Christmas Cards are very important to me, and I wanted the element of surprise when opened by loved ones.

  Notice the Harvest Gaucho and 

Paisley Peasant Top 

both available upon request!

I am also very thankful for my dear friend Amber , who captures these moments that I will treasure for a lifetime!!!! Visit  www.amberdavenportphotography.com. It will be a treat!

        And because I couldn't send a card to everyone...

     I will send along my holiday wish.....

       Hope your holiday is all sorts of awesome!!!