Sorry to have been so silent recently (not that anyone has ever accused me of being “silent”) – vacation was great this year as always. With our kids being out on their own, it’s always a (hectic!) treat to have everyone in one place and catch up with everyone’s lives.

But, as a true entrepreneur, I’m also happy to be back in the store now and getting ready for Fall! Fall means two things for us: the Big E and getting ready for the holidays. The Big E opens in less than 5 weeks and we have tons of new Fall inventory arriving daily so there’s LOTS to do! Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks as we take you to the Big E with us AND show you the great new products and Fall designs as they arrive.

Right now the hottest trend in outdoor decorating is monograms! They’re classic, they’re colorful and they’re a great way to add a personal touch to your outdoor setting designs. We have some wonderful new monogrammed flags, mailbox covers, doormats and yard art from several different companies so you can choose the look you like best.

The Regalia Monogram Collection, from Evergreen Enterprises, includes flags in three sizes. Flags in the Regalia Monogram Collection are black lettering set on a crisp white background and are two-sided so the initial letter reads correctly from both sides. These flags are made from heavy weight material for lasting durability.

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Regalia Monogram Flag

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We also have a monogram collection from Magnet Works called “Nature’s Script” by artist Elizabeth Tipton. This coordinating monogram collection, done in green earth tones, includes MatMates doormats, BreezeArt flags in “standard” and “garden” sizes, and MailWraps.

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Nature's Script Monogram Doormat

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And we have the fun and colorful Polka Dot Monogram series, also from Magnet Works. This design is available in flags and MailWraps mailbox covers.

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Polka Dot Monogram Collection

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It’s great to be back! And I’m excited to share more of our great new Fall designs with you here in the next couple of days.

Wendy