Edited note: Oh, my gosh! Thank you, to all who came by and ordered from the new store already! I will add more vintage floral packages in the next couple of days, and I have added two more Tag Book Kits and two more Bingo card sets, in case those were out when you checked in.
You knew I was going to do this eventually, right? I love puppies, I love hats, the two had to be together sooner or later!!
Aren't the little cuties getting BIG? When they were born, they didn't even fill up a hand. Now look at the size of this little princess!!!
I have to admit, they are not easy to photograph. 95% of my pictures are a blur. Anyone have tips on taking pet pictures? Of wriggling little pets?
And guess what???? I did it!!! I figured out the problem with my website and have it open and ready to shop in. I'll be adding a button back to the side of my blog, just click on this picture (on the right hand side bar) to enter "The Boutique at Karla's Cottage."
As a thank you for coming by to visit, the first ten shoppers will receive a vintage valentine in their package.
Please, let me know what you think of the site, if you get a chance.
And don't forget, I do have a January giveaway present for you all comments on this blog, all month, are entered.
I will leave you with some photos of the inventory I am featuring in my brand spanking new web shop.
Congratulations Karla! I know you have been working super hard on this, and now that you have mastered it ( lol ) I know you are the go to girl when I need to switch my boutique to pappa shop! ;) Going over to see your new boutique now!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 20, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Congratulations.... I knew everything would work out. Yippee, I'm going to look right now.
Twinkle is a good Mamma. Those puppies are getting big. Sooo cute.
Posted by: Debra Ganas | January 20, 2009 at 05:53 PM
The puppy in the hat.....adorable!!! I am heading to the boutique byby
Posted by: Diane | January 20, 2009 at 06:22 PM
The puppy in the hat.....adorable!!! I am heading to the boutique byby
Posted by: Diane | January 20, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Oh the babies are so cute. I wish I could have one but we already have four dogs and I think that would put my husband over the edge.
Take Care
Posted by: Tracy M. | January 20, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Congrats on the open of your website.
Hugs and Love
Posted by: Becky | January 20, 2009 at 06:38 PM
A BIG congrats on your boutique! It looks beautiful Karla. Puppies are adorable as is the grandchild.
Hugs,
Pam
Posted by: pam | January 20, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Hi Karla: Loved your new boutique. I am going to keep my eye on that. I wish I would have joined your Valentine Day challenge, I was chicken. Too afraid I was not good enough for your ladies. On seeing some of the entries, I think I was right. Love to follow your blog. Keep up the creative work. Martha
Posted by: Martha Cook | January 20, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Love the puppy in the hat!!!
Its sooooooooo cute!!
Do you have names for them yet??
Wish I lived closer I would take one!!
Diane
Posted by: Diane ( Crafty Passions) | January 20, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Love the shot of the pup in the hat! Too cute! Your shop looks great Karla! Wishing you much success!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | January 20, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Congratulations!!!
I just knew you would come out the winner!! "You are a better man then I Gunga Din":) Well something like that :) I'll wander over there in just a bit.
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico
Posted by: Pattie W | January 20, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Way to go, Karla! I'm heading over to the boutique right away.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | January 20, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Can I buy one of those adorable puppies in your shop? (lol) They are just too cute...Seriously, though...do you have a waiting list for future puppies? I think I'm almost ready for another fur baby since its almost been a year since we lost our beloved Roxy.
I'm Off to your shop....
XOXO
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | January 20, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Everything looks beautiful Karla!!! Congrats... I am glad you got it all done. ;)
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather~ Pretty Petals | January 20, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Karla, congratulations on your new boutique. It is great and I couldn't resist ordering. I do beleive you finally inspired me to try to create something.Wish me luck.
If I buy the hat does the puppy come with it? Ha....... What an adorable picture. They are so precious. Have a super evening.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | January 20, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Cute! Congratulations on your boutique and sales already! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | January 20, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Your puppies are sooooo cute!!! I just love pups! Love your new shop!!! Best wishes!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | January 20, 2009 at 08:07 PM
I, for one, will never get sick of puppy pix. So cute. I wish I could snuggle one.
Congrats on the boutique opening. looking good!
Posted by: Heather | January 20, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Congrats Karla!..I hope your boutique is a huge success...
Hugs
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | January 20, 2009 at 09:46 PM
hey sweets,
congrats!!
the puppies are getting so big.
yeah!!
see ya soon
oxoxox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 20, 2009 at 09:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! On the opening of the new shop.
That puppy is so darn cute. You need to frame the print.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Some cute stuff! Oh yeah, the puppies are cute too! :) One of my favorite pics of my son is with puppies. He was walking away from us and all nine puppies were trailing after him, soooo cute.
Posted by: Lorna | January 20, 2009 at 10:14 PM
KARLA : OMG ! That puppy in the hat, is the most adorable thing, I have seen in years !
Oh, how I wish I could buy one !
Ok, I'll give up shopping for 6 months to buy a puppy ! Well, think about it.......
I love your Boutique, and all the new items, and everything is so beautiful ! I'm excitied about the Valentine Tag Swap, and look forward to seeing new pics everyday.
Love,
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah Woodrow | January 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM
can't wait to check out the shop.
Congratulations!!
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | January 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Congratulations on the shop Karla! It looks beautiful!!
I love the puppy in the hat picture, so precious!!!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | January 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Taking pictures of wriggling puppies (and other moving objects): Set your camera to "Action" or "Sport" (what it is called will depend on the brand of camera you have, but if you have an icon of a little running stick-figure, that's the one you need).
Best of Luck!
~S.
Posted by: xo.sorcha.xo | January 20, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Great shot, puppies are just too cute...
Posted by: Kathy | January 21, 2009 at 01:44 AM
Oh a puppy in hat - indeed what could be cuter.
Posted by: Kerryanne English | January 21, 2009 at 04:02 AM
You should make a whole photo serie of puppies and hats. Hats and puppies enough I would say and we are an audience that will never get tired of that. Think Anne Geddes. Then make these series into postcards and sell those sets in your shop, which is awesome! Your hard work pays off now! Good luck on selling.
(next serie: Sugarwings and the puppies, or should that be the first?)
Posted by: LiLi M. | January 21, 2009 at 06:44 AM
HOw great - Need to hop on over to your site . THese posted here are wonderful - Kathy - ga
Posted by: Kathy | January 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Congrats on your new store it looks wonderful!! Those puppies are adorable! Do you have a sport setting on your camera? That is usually what I use. :) I love sugarwings in that coat glad she has gotten some use out of it. I've got another pile for her :)
Posted by: Shawn | January 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations Karla!
I would like one of those puppy hats...
Posted by: Louise | January 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Congrats on the new boutique! and OMG the puppies are absolutely yummy!
~Lolly
Posted by: Lolly Busey | January 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Hi Karla
Wow, those puppies sure are growing fast....such cute things! Who can not love a yorkie?? :)
Rochelle
Posted by: Rochelle Gaukel | January 21, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Congrats Karla! Your goodies are always so wonderful. Now there is a place to shop! Yippee. . .
Hugs, Kim
Posted by: Kim Caldwell | January 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Lovely Karla! I'll be going to look in just a minute....
Posted by: Lana | January 21, 2009 at 04:03 PM
Hi Karla!
I haven't had the time to get over to see your shop but it is on my to-do list!
Maybe you should wiggle your camera in the same general direction that the wrigglers are moving in when you snap a pic.
LOL....never know just might work.
Have a great week.
Lois
Posted by: Lois | January 21, 2009 at 04:15 PM
So sweet. A puppy in a millinery hat....it suits you.
Posted by: Ele atabitofpinkheaven | January 21, 2009 at 05:19 PM
So very pretty, I love all your things as you know!I'll add it to my favorites !!And also I really like it ! Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | January 21, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Congrats! It looks beautiful & was well worth the wait.
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | January 21, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I can smell that sweet puppy smell... they are beauties. Enjoy! Congrats on your shop, it's lovely..
Posted by: kellyhendersondesigns | January 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations on your boutique. Lots of pretties. I enjoy the day-by-day changes in the puppies. What fun. Ellie
Posted by: Ellie Kelding | January 22, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Congratulations on your new shop! And I am so in love with all the puppies, they are so so sweet.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | January 22, 2009 at 02:40 AM
Congrats Karla! I stopped by to tell you that I received the BEAUTIFUL Art Journal and am looking forward to creating in it! That puppy is soooo Adorable!!!
Have a great day!
Kathryn
Posted by: KV Creative Designs | January 22, 2009 at 03:12 AM
the shop looks wonderful! I know it was a lot of work but it turned out beautiful! The puppy in the hat is frame worthy!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | January 22, 2009 at 07:28 AM
congrats!!!! goin to browse now!
hugz
Posted by: barbara burkard | January 22, 2009 at 08:48 AM
CONGRATS on your shop opening!!! I really love all these wonderful stuff you stash & I'm so inspired by your creativity. Makes me want to hang out here everyday. I see you make a lot of tags. What do you use them for? They are all so sweet & pretty.
Posted by: All Things Beautiful | January 22, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations Karla! I wish you many blessings and successes with your beautiful new website!
xoxo andrea
Posted by: andrea singarella | January 23, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Nice to see the inventory and congratulations! I'll be popping over this weekend! You are the Anne Geddes of Puppies!!!
Posted by: jeanie | January 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Your puppies are to darn cute! Put them in all your pictures on your web site and I'm sure everything will sell in no time.
That shot of the pup in the hat is darling. It would make a cute card!
Hugs
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Kennedy | January 24, 2009 at 02:32 AM
Hi Karla,
Love all the cute puppy photos and the ones with your little girl are adorable!! (didn't read the blogs yet, so if it isn't your little girl I'll find that out later) =0)
Your creativity on your collages is wonderful, and I love the little rose charm with the pearl on it.
I'll visit your store after church. Sounds like it is great!!
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
Posted by: barbara Jean | January 25, 2009 at 09:39 AM
I just found your blog and love love it... the puppys are so cute and your work is awesome.. Hugs Deb
Posted by: Debra Facer | January 25, 2009 at 10:48 PM
I love the puppy pictures, there,s nothing sweeter than a new puppy or new baby.
i enjoy reading your blog.
janice in Missouri
Posted by: Janice Selby | January 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM