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Do you remember that big project that I have been talking about? Well, we would now like to introduce the grand opening of Rox & Sam, a vintage boutique at Etsy.com.

Sam and I are collectors. (You should ask Sam how many ties he has. But, please don't peek at my shoe collection- I might be embarrassed.) Yes, we have this bad habit of collecting beautiful things that we find in random places. We love the hunt. But some things don't fit, and are just too great to leave behind. So, we decided to start a little shop. We personally curate our collection of wearable vintage clothing for men, women, and children. We select each piece with an attention to detail, and a desire to find an eclectic mix of beautiful things for your perusal.

It has been a pretty big adventure so far. We have been working our tails off the past month or so. We collect and shop, repair, clean, mend, and polish each and every item. We catalog, photograph, and lovingly store them in our home office. Last week, our living room was temporarily transformed into a photo studio. Thanks to some really great friends, I was able to shoot over one hundred items in just a few days. I have also become pretty good friends with our new dress form we bought off the classifieds, whom we named Margaret. She's a bit busty, so some of the clothes start to fall under the category: bombshell. Speaking of bombs, it seems that our house has been hit by one.

But, everything is falling into place and we are really proud. A lot of research went into getting everything to look the way that we wanted. We are not just selling things online--we are opening a shop. We want our customers to recognize a brand and trust our selections. We also want them to have that same feeling of discovery that we love so much.

So, please feel free to look around! Check out that new, little button on the right side bar.

We are also offering a giveaway for our grand opening! The winner will receive $50 towards anything that they want in the shop. To enter the giveaway, visit the shop and:
1. leave a comment on this post--tell me your favorite item (s)!
2. spread the news on your own blog, or social network of your choice (and leave a separate comment telling us)

You must enter by this Friday, June 24 at 9:00am. We will announce the winner at that time.

Also, all of our readers have the opportunity of receiving a 10% discount this week only! You can use the code grandopening at checkout. Be sure to check back in the next few days, because this will be a weeklong celebration!

18 comments:

  1. You're shop is so cute! I can't believe you can find such good stuff around you!

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  2. So great, Roxanne. And I love how you organized all the items in the shop.

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  3. Cooolll, and now im also reading dis blog.

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  4. oh wow! that looks amazing. great job you two!

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  5. So gorgeous. I'm seriously drooling over some of those dresses.
    I'm going to write about you on my blog tomorrow.

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  6. When is the men's stuff going up? Hope you're keeping me in mind, Sam Gray— you know my size...

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  7. Whoa, I love so many items it's hard to choose, though I might say those white summer sandals, the gray wrap sweater and several of the dresses. Since we're in the same town would it be possible to try on a few things or is that against the rules?

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  8. I want to know if it's okay to try stuff on too... But yeah, I seriously wish I had your style... maybe someday I'll actually buy something and get started on my "I wish" closet.

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  9. what great finds! i love the purple dress. and the purple skirt. i guess i am in the mood for purple.

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  10. also... i just tweeted about it. twitter.com/hanner

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  11. Alright. I wrote a blog post about you.
    And I say "you" because it was actually more about you and Sam than your shop... but I did talk about your shop.

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  12. I found your blog from Becky's blog. Love your store. It's absolutely awesome. I want to Pin it all on Pinterest! :)

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  13. The photography, design, and selection/treatment of merchandise is awesome! I'm so impressed. Your site and Desi/Wilson's work on ebay have inspired me to try my hand if I ever make enough hardwood projects.

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  14. AMAZING! You guys this looks so good! i LOOOOOVE the vintage baby blue and white pindot dress! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! xoxo

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  15. You two have extremely beautiful things in your shop! That 1980's silk/angora wrap sweater just screams my name!

    Love it!

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  16. Blogged!

    http://iyouandme.blogspot.com/2011/06/mini-update.html

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  17. Posted on FB and twitter! twitter.com/amamama

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  18. Pick me! I think I'd want that blue cotton dress... or maybe that new black one you got :)

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