Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe is so thrilled to be offering a $40 gift card to its Spring Handmade Boutique. The Art Shoppe is hosting its fifth shoppe and with over 30 unique and local vendors selling their products and designs, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Local vendors all across the beehive state will be selling jewelry, candy and sweets, home decor, toys and games, soaps and lotions, clothing, pillows, vintage, chic accessories and anything else to tickle your fancy! Tom and Lucy can’t wait for you to come a pick out something wonderful for spring.

As you have heard we are co-hosting our Spring Girl’s Night Out with Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe and we can’t wait to see you there:

Although our girls’ night out is only one evening, you should mark your calendars for the WHOLE weekend the boutique is open: May 19th, 20th and 21st at the Ivory Ridge Swim and Tennis Club in Lehi, Utah. You can find directions to the location and more details on the Shoppe on their blog: www.tomandlucysartshoppe.com

Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe is giving one of *YOU* the chance to win a $40 Gift Card to the Boutique!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below saying what vendors you would love to check out when you go!

Additional entries:

~ “Like” Tom & Lucy’s on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-and-Lucys-Art-Shoppe/125592601408

~ Follow @artshoppeutah on Twitter

~ Join their mailing list (right hand column on their site/blog)

~ Follow Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe blog

That is a total of 5 chances to win! $40 Gift Card will need to be picked up the weekend of the Art Shoppe and used on any of the 3 days the shoppe is open (Thursday, Friday or Saturday).

Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 18th.

I don’t make the trek to Utah County very often. We mainly head down on Sunday evenings for dinner with the in-laws, and Sundays means no stepping into any boutiques no matter how delicious the offerings. Good thing the Sassies had a Utah County night on the calendar or we might never have discovered ShayBee’s Chocolate, Fashion & Gift Boutique.

Tucked away on Springville’s Main Street, you could almost miss ShayBee’s if you weren’t looking for it. And then you’d be sad. Very, very sad. Because this little boutique is chock full of goodies, both the edible and inedible kind. Trust me, I know. I entered with my Flip camera in hand and left with the cutest top, skinny jeans, headband and “You Are My Sunshine” decor piece currently sitting atop my office bookshelf. (This Sassy gig can get expensive but it’s so worth it!)

The owners, Lisa and Clint, are THE CUTEST couple and have such a passion for what they do—and what they do is make delicious fudge, chocolate-dipped strawberries and caramel apples; stock the cutest handmade “treats” from local vendors (good luck choosing just one pair of earrings); offer customers stylin’ clothing; and give us women a much needed girls’ make-and-takes-style night out every Thursday. Oh, and they’ve designed ShayBee’s so its chic yet cozy and shows off its truly awesome original brick wall and exposed beams. I seriously want a room like that in my home!

Did we already mention they offer wedding planning services? What don’t these two do? Oh, I know. They don’t leave their girls out of the mix. Their two little ones join them at the store now and then, helping Mom and Dad make ShayBee’s the sweetest little boutique around!

I’m actually kinda glad the jeans I purchased didn’t quite fit right because it gives me an excuse to return to ShayBee’s on a non-Sunday day. I’m sure I missed something I didn’t know I needed last time I was there. The only thing I didn’t love was the lack of a real dressing room. They do have a nice little bathroom where you can try on clothes, but it lacks some coat hooks for hanging things and a chair or ottoman for placing your clothes. I sort of had to balance my things on the back of the toilet or atop the closed toilet seat. Not the ideal dressing room, but it didn’t stop me from buying an outfit!

Now YOU have the chance to visit Springville’s hidden treasure!

GIVEAWAY!!!

One (1) lucky SassyScoops.com reader is going to win a CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD gift basket valued at $50 AND a $50 gift card!

THE BEST giveaway…I know!

Entering is super easy. Just leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite fudge flavor! (If you don’t like fudge, tell us your favorite sweet treat.)

You can earn EXTRA entries too:

1 entry ~ “Like” ShayBee’s on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Happy entering! This giveaway will end on Saturday, April 9th at midnight MST.

All SassyScoop giveaway winners are notified via email.

Special Promotion!

ShayBee’s is offering SassyScoops.com readers their very own special promo: One (1) free Chocolate Delight and 10% off your purchase! Just tell them you heard about ShayBee’s on SassyScoops.com!

ShayBee’s invited us to visit their boutique and sent us home with a cute St. Patrick’s day “Luck” magnet, which we crafted, a caramel apple and a delicious old-style soda. All thoughts, opinions, and goodies purchased from ShayBee’s are our own. But you can borrow them if you’d like.

So what did the Sassies and guest Sassy Becky think of ShayBee’s, a sweet little boutique in Springville? Read on to find out!
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What was your first impression?

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Becky: Holy cool location…and fudge!!!
Emily: Why is this little treasure of a store not in Salt Lake County? Oooh, super cute earrings…and look at those headbands. Wait, did you see this awesome wooden sign?
Jen: I loved the atmosphere. That giant painted wall is awesome!!!
Jenny: Ugh. Another boutique. This is not my scene, not in any sense.
Stephanie: I was concerned that the store was going to be very high priced because of its upscale look. But I was so surprised to see how inexpensive everything truly was.
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What did you like the most?

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Becky: The fudge. Great quality and not-your-everyday-flavors. The store itself. Those brick walls and beams were so awesome. ShayBee’s sells adorable wrapping paper too! I bough three rolls and can’t wait to use them. The owners were extremely hospitable and sincere; I would love to be a regular and just chat with them each visit. You can tell they love what they do.
Emily: The owners—the kindest, most sincere, fun couple! I adore the rustic, original interior (I want a brick wall and exposed beams like those in my home) and the wonderful, affordable selection of jewelry. The fudge was delicious and the unique candy gifts were awesome. Wait, was I supposed to narrow it down to one thing?
Jen: I loved the cozy feeling in the shop.
Jenny: The surprise of it all: I had a great time and found that I would return to the shop.Their chocolate-covered strawberries were wonderful, and I love the case of bottled pop near the door. And everything was really reasonably priced, which is not always the case with the boutique scene.
Stephanie: The prices. And that they support local entrepreneurs by featuring their products in the store.
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What didn’t you like?

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Becky: Location…I never find reason to go down to Springville. Though this fudge may be reason enough.
Emily: Honestly the location only because I visit Utah County so rarely BUT I’m already planning another visit just to hit ShayBee’s again!
Jen: Nothing!
Jenny: The location. It’s not really close to any place I already frequent.
Stephanie: That it is so far away from my house. They need to franchise to Herriman.
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Would you refer ShayBee’s to a friend?

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Becky: You bet, especially if they were in South Utah County.
Emily: I have already told so many friends about ShayBee’s I can hardly count them all!
Jen: Yes, I already have!
Jenny: Yes, I would.
Stephanie: Yes. In fact I have had a few refer it to me.
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If you could only send out one tweet about the business, what would you say?

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Becky: Get your fudge on at Shaybee’s in #springville #utah! It may be the best in Utah County!
Emily: Get your boutique on at ShayBee’s in #Springville #Utah. Best hidden treasure in Utah County!
Jen: Adorable, quirky, must-see boutique! Something for everyone at ShayBee’s in #springville!
Jenny: Shaybee’s is an All-Inclusive Boutique. Spend some time w/the owners, they’re great. #UT
Stephanie: ShayBee’s is a diamond in the heart of #Springville.
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CHECK OUT THEM SCOOPS!

Here is the official SassyScoops.com rating for ShayBee’s in Springville, Utah.
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Atmosphere	Family friendly	Location
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Return to SassyScoops.com on Wednesday for our follow-up post on ShayBee’s! We will have a super duper sweet giveaway for our readers!

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Here’s the scoop on our guest Sassy. We’d consider it a real treat if you’d visit her super sweet blog!
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Becky

Becky is a Utah native and proud of it. Whether it’s scoping out a local bakery to try their signature item, attending an art exhibit or joining the nearest CSA, she loves to support local. She believes you can discover native gems everyday. Becky authors two sweet-centric blogs: Utah Loves Cupcakes—the voice of cupcakes in Utah—where she breaks the latest cupcake news, reviews cupcake bakeries and cupcake-related items, and her original blog, Project Domestication, which chronicles her journey in baking and all things domestic. She loves using high-quality, local ingredients, especially if it means learning something new and being able to enjoy a special treat with those she loves. You can connect with Becky on Twitter at @DomesticBecky.

Disclaimer: The Sassies and their guest Sassy were given a sampling of ShayBee’s fudge and participated in a crafting moment (yes, even Steph) in exchange for a review. Steph’s “Luck” magnet was awesome—and she didn’t even have to use glue!

On historical Main Street in Springville sits a treasure trove. Housed in a building which itself could be considered a beloved antique, ShayBee’s isn’t your typical boutique; spend a little time inside and discover a varied reserve of inventory sure to please even the most skeptical of shoppers.

ShayBee’s is owned and run by Lisa and Clint Montague, a married couple who named their shop after their two daughters. A kinder and more business-savvy couple you’d be hard-pressed to find, and they’re more than happy to take the time to show you the different items they have for sale, their bestsellers or to make recommendations for the latest prizes to land their way into the shop.

With jewelry, home décor, fashion for adults and babies, a fully-stocked pastry shelf and an amazing block of several flavors of homemade fudge, not to mention their craft kits AND schedule of crafting classes, PLUS wedding and special event planning,  I’m going to just go ahead and pin ShayBee’s as an All-Inclusive Boutique.

On Wednesday you’ll learn more about the evening we spent at ShayBee’s, and what we thought. In the meantime, please check them out:

ShayBee’s
284 South Main Street
Springville, Utah 84663
(801) 491-1100

M-F: 10-6
Sat: 10-4

www.shaybees.com

Facebook.com/shaybees

You may already know about Thanksgiving Point for its family-friendly venues like the Dinosaur Museum, Gardens or Barnyard Farm. What sometimes goes unnoticed is the section of Thanksgiving Point that is perfect for MOM!

Thanksgiving Point’s Emporiumis a boutique that offers one-of-a-kind furniture, clothing and accessories for the woman who appreciates style. Most everything is local and hand-selected by the design professionals of the Emporium. The Sassies were invited to take a tour of the storefront as well as the basement where all the magic is stored!

Not only are the Emporium employees experts in the decor business, they also know a thing or two about horticulture and culinary crafts. Always wanted to learn how to make sushi? Chinese food? Italian food? How about winter comfort foods? All are available as scheduled classes in the Emporium’s gourmet industrial kitchen.

Have you wondered when is the best season to bury those bulbs? How to grow plants in a greenhouse? Learn all of these and more in horticulture classes scheduled every month. And if you’re wondering how well these instructors know their gardening tips, let me refer you back to the Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Gorgeous, right?

For more information:

Thanksgiving Point Emporium blog
Thanksgiving Point Emporium Facebook page
Thanksgiving Point on Twitter

Oopsie Daisy is “A Children’s Boutique Like No Other.” With so many unique baby gifts, children’s toys, bedroom decor, furniture, maternity clothing, books and much, MUCH more, you could spend a whole day at Oopsie Daisy and still not see it all!

From the website:

Tiffany Avery, the principle founder and the mother of four young daughters is the inspiration and the passion behind Oopsie Daisy’s vision. Her dream was to create the finest children’s store in our market. Oopsie Daisy offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that makes customers reflect upon the wonders of childhood. When Tiffany was naming the store she landed on Oopsie Daisy, as the name perfectly describes Tiffany’s vision of everything fun about being a child. Likewise, there was no better tag line than “A Children’s Boutique Like No Other” to illustrate that Oopsie Daisy offers something wonderfully fresh to you, our customer.

All of Oopsie Daisy’s products are hand-picked by Tiffany.  She “tests” all the products first on her family, ensuring nothing is sold in the boutique she wouldn’t use with her own kids.  If it doesn’t stand up to her high-quality standards, it won’t be sold at Oopsie Daisy.

At Oopsie Daisy, they understand what a pain and waste of money it is to buy clothing for your children, only to have it fall apart or look trashed soon after.  Oopsie Daisy’s clothing brands are all created to look adorable, as well as wash and wear well.  Recently, Oopsie Daisy attained the status of Tea Collection Passport Store (one of their favorite clothing lines).  This means they carry the largest selection of Tea baby and children’s clothing in the state.  It also means they can order anything for you, having it delivered within 3 to 5 days (you pay no shipping)!

Oopsie Daisy realizes childhood doesn’t last forever.  They carry a wide selection of toys and books for creating long-lasting memories and traditions for you and your children.  Just a few of their favorite brands are Melissa & Doug, Automoblox and Usborn books.  With Oopsie Daisy’s toys, your children can enjoy them and then pass them on to their own children some day.

Tiffany is a children’s bedroom-decorating rockstar!  She loves using furniture, accessories and patterns that can stand the test of time, making your child’s room decor and furniture work well for the grade-school years, all the way through college and beyond.  Oopsie Daisy carries a wide selection of nursery and children’s bedroom furniture, most of which come in fun, unique colors (like orange cribs and lime green bunk beds).  Their furniture is made in the USA and has been built to last.  While browsing through the furniture and room decor section in Oopsie Daisy, your mind will be spinning with fun, creative ideas for how to decorate your child’s bedroom or nursery.  Li’l sidenote: Tiffany just appeared on Good Things Utah today to give some decorating tips and launch the GTU Kids’ Bedroom Makeover Contest.

With all of this plus old-fashion suckers (to keep your kiddos busy while you shop—sweet!), gift registry, free gift wrapping and the assurance that you’re buying products that will last and enhance your family’s life, Oopsie Daisy seems to have thought of everything!

Oopsie Daisy’s flagship boutique is located in SoDa Row (Daybreak) at 11259 Kestrel Rise Road, South Jordan, UT, 84095 (directions HERE).  You can also find the Oopsie Daisy kiosk at South Towne Mall in Sandy, UT near American Eagle and Victoria’s Secret.

Online, check out the Oopsie Daisy:

• blog: blog.OopsieDaisy.com
• website: OopsieDaisy.com
• Facebook: Friends of Oopsie Daisy
• Twitter: Twitter.com/ShopOopsieDaisy

To see what the Sassies thought of the Oopsie Daisy Boutique, check back on Wednesday for their review! To see what YOU think, run on in to their store today!

Disclaimer: Quinn is a HUGE fan of the Oopsie Daisy Boutique, so much so she became an employee of theirs a few months ago.  Bottom line: Quinn would love Oopsie Daisy even if they didn’t pay her to love them. *wink*

While in Tooele, Utah the Sassies had the pleasure of perusing and shopping at the Sweet Pea Boutique.  Sweet Pea Boutique is right across the street from Sweet Lizzie’s candy shop, located at 49 N. Main St., Tooele, UT – they’re actually owned and operated by the same, lovely lady, Aimee Stewart!

Sweet Pea Boutique is an adorable second-hand baby and kids shop (think Kid-to-Kid but in a MUCH lovelier way).  They accept drop-offs of gently used clothing, toys and shoes and love to pay cash for items that are in clean and in great condition (free of any stains, holes or excess wear).

When you hear about second-hand stores there are a lot of negative things you might associate with them that just aren’t true for the Sweet Pea Boutique.  For instance, you know that musty, used-clothing smell at most second-hand shops?  Sweet Pea Boutique has nothing like that.  It smells and looks like the sweet little boutique that it is: clean, cheerful and very organized.

Sweet Pea Boutique is divided into sections by size and gender.  One simply has to find the right section and a multitude of adorable possibilities are smiling back at you from the clothing racks. They also have sections for dance and sports clothing/shoes, baby gear and women’s shoes and bags.  All of Sweet Pea’s inventory is in great condition.

Sweet Pea Boutique also sells new items, especially hair clips, tutus, vinyl chalkboard wall art, jewelry and even Melissa and Doug toys (one of our family’s favorite children’s toy brands)!

Last December Sweet Pea Boutique was featured on Good Things Utah in their Gift Guide. Check out the video:

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Stay tuned this week as the Sassies share their thoughts on Tooele’s Sweet Pea Boutique! Oh… and did I mention there will be a lovely giveaway on Friday, too?!  Eeeek!  Can you stand the suspense?!

P.S. Be sure to check out Sweet Pea Boutique’s blog for fabulous giveaways and more info about this adorable shop!

Visiting  Ten Thousand Villages was a fabulous trip and all of us will be back! Everyone walked out with items from the store that had a beautiful story behind them and now are very special in our homes. The three of us who reviewed Ten Thousand Villages wanted to show you our favorite item we purchased and why. Be sure to check out the preview post for Ten Thousand Villages where you can hear more about the mission behind the store from the store’s director. In a nutshell Ten Thousand Villages is a shop that carries fair-trade goods purchased from oppressed, struggling people all around the world.

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Quinn’s purchase

“I immediately fell in love with this Kirsii love knot which comes from an African tradition symbolizing the connection of a man & wife and their love lasting as long as the stone from which the love knot was carved.  I gave it as a gift to my brother & sister-in-law who recently suffered a heart-breaking miscarriage.  The knot really meant a lot to them.”

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Alma’s purchase

“This charming bird attracted my attention because 1) I am a bird watcher and 2) chimes remind me of summers at my grandparents’ home. When I bought it, I felt like I was really making a difference by supporting a real person instead of a big industry.”

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Vanessa’s purchase

“Well what in my house is NOT from Ten Thousand Villages should be the question. I pulled just a few things from around the house and my girls and I did a video for you to see some of our favorite items:

Today is YOUR lucky today because we are giving you the chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate from Ten Thousand Villages. Just comment below for the chance to win! If you tweet about it, you will get a second entry. Just add the tweet’s URL in a separate comment. Good luck!

THE GIVEAWAY WINNER WAS EVONNE, THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

So what did our Sassies Vanessa, Quinn and Alma think of Ten Thousand Villages after their visit to this local fair-trade boutique? Read on to find out!
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Alma: {scoop coming soon}
Quinn: So much variety. Loved all the unique little trinkets found all over the store.
Vanessa: Overwhelmed but in a good way. Such beautiful items including everything from children’s toys to home decor items to food to jewelry. I was IN LOVE!

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What did you like the most?

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Alma: {scoop coming soon}
Quinn: Their mission is so impressive to support fair trade and people struggling in poverty all over the world. I loved how they have the story on the artisan behind every product, too. Very cool!
Vanessa: The story behind each item in the store; the women in third-world countries who put their heart and souls into their products and you can really tell.
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What didn’t you like?

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Alma: {scoop coming soon}
Quinn: Can’t really think of anything. I wish some of the things I loved were more in my price range, but I’ll just have to go back when my price range isn’t so tight, LOL.
Vanessa: NOTHING, honestly. The place is perfect.

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Would you visit again?

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Alma: {scoop coming soon}
Quinn: Absolutely! I loved finding unique gifts there.
Vanessa: I have been here way to many times. I buy a large portion of our birthday presents, holiday presents for clients, gifts to cheer others up…everything from this store. My whole family loves it!

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If you could only send out one tweet about the business, what would you say?

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Alma: {tweet coming soon}
Quinn: Do some good & find some rad gifts at Ten Thousand Villages today!! You’ll be so happy you went in!
Vanessa: Support Fair Trade Products by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages. Each $2000 spend sustains a whole family in their country for A YEAR!
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Return to SassyScoops.com on Friday for behind-the-scenes video and photos. We might even have a giveaway to announce! It’s always entertaining when the Sassies get together!

Ten Thousand Villages is one of my favorite places in the world–I can stay in that place for hours! My mother-in-law introduced me to it a couple years ago and I just cannot stay away! This is the place I go for birthday presents, anniversary gifts, something special for myself and for every holiday. When you have a hard time thinking of the right thing to get someone who is hard to shop for, Ten Thousand Villages is the perfect place to come. During the holiday season when I have to buy something for my husband’s clients who seem to already have everything, Ten Thousand Villages is where I shop and I always find something perfect.

The executive director of the Salt Lake City Chapter, Tatiana Kireiev Miller, was wonderful enough to explain the mission of Ten Thousand Villages and take us on a tour of the store while sharing the wonderful stories behind each product in the store.

Ten Thousand Villages is a wonderful thing to do as a family outing to teach your children about fair trade practices, different cultures and the art of handmade creations. My girls love to hear the story behind each product we buy from there, from the chocolate bars to jewelry items to home decor pieces.

Be sure to check back on Wednesday for our full review and on Friday for a very special Ten Thousand Villages giveaway and some of our favorite picks from the store!