First Snowfall at Crooked Creek Cabin

Children's Night in Millersburg

I left Sarah and Cole for just a few minutes as we were preparing for face painting the parade of kids that were about to arrive for children's night... and upon my return found that Sarah decided to warm-up by painting a mustache on Cole's upper lip! They started quite a trend...

Tucker's big brother Thane didn't hesitate to ask for one...

Cole started a phenomenon

One kid after another wanted a stache...

This guy even requested eyebrows...

and even girls got in on it!

By the end of the night, we threw caution to the wind and Sarah and I joined in the fun!

A Magical Evening...

Little Brookie loves jewelry--lucky for her, aunt Stefanie designs cool pieces for little girls, too!

Java Jo, in a fabulous vintage fur, and husband Mark attended along with sweet Fern and her crew!

The West Holmes High School Chamber Choir even made an appearance and performed!

Soiree 09

Mike and Tracy McDowell got all dolled-up!

In the bright red coats are Boogie and her daughter Barb. When I asked her about her nickname, she explained that she's "a boogie-get-down-grandma"--i love it!!!
Little Mitchell and his grandma are checking out the turtle cheesecake that my mom made.

This is my sister Kelly and our baby brother Drew.

Drew and my mom Melody...

55 V.I.P.s Tara and Robyn found a comfy spot to relax at the end of the evening.

55's 2009 Fabulous Soiree Crew

55 staffers Cole and Sarah... or as Big John calls them... Coleslaw and
Sarah the Famous Painter!
I think she'll be a famous painter, too!

This was the perfect excuse for Bree and Candice to wear their prom dresses again!

Jim and Juli definitely added to the lively atmosphere!
p.s. that's my poppa in the striped shirt!

Oh, Jim....

Rare photo op

Otis, official shop dog at 55 West is usually very shy about having his photo taken but seemed to pose for me today. He's been coming to work with me for nearly 10 years now and enjoys keeping children and husbands entertained by "allowing" them to rub his belly-- how gracious of him, eh? He can usually be found lounging about the store in places where he can sniff customers without having to move. We think he's a husky and malamute mix, but we get all kinds of guesses. Otis has many nicknames... O-Diddy turned into Diddy, and now as I'm looking his photo, I'm thinking that "Puffy" would probably suit him too!

Fun new quote portraits!!!

New to 55...

Not to be missed....

Floor Art

These rugs are so much fun to create! I created about 12 new ones before I had to force myself to stop. They wash and wear very well and they're a fun burst of color in any room!-stefanie

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

The holidays are such a fun time of year at 55, but I must admit that every year I dread putting up the 12 foot tree. This year I opted for decorating the huge spray of bamboo in the middle of the store. It's gotten mixed reviews so far, but I think it's definitely a conversation piece!
stef

55 WEST & CO'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOIREE...

IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE
TO OVERDRESS!
55 West & Co hosts the biggest party of the year in little Millersburg, Ohio--
and you're invited!

It always takes place on the Saturday immediately after Thanksgiving, and this year we've added a little incentive to get "all dolled-up"! We'll be offering discounts on everything in the store from 7-10pm on the 28th of November, BUT if you attend in formal attire (or make some kind of attempt to dress up!) you will receive 25% off everything in the store!

Grab your friends and family and come experience 55 West in all of its holiday glory!

Scroll down for photos from previous soirees!

Save the date!

Historic
Downtown Millersburg
Ghost Walk
Saturday, October 31st 7pm-?

Gypsy Sue guides tours through downtown sharing folk lore and recent anecdotes about the ghosts who inhabit the historic buildings. 55 West will be part of the tour--sharing stories about their friend who "lives" on the second floor! Hope you can make it!
visit historicdowntownmillersburg.com for further details!

SAVE THE DATE!

55 WEST & CO's
annual
HOLIDAY SOIREE
Saturday, November 28th 7-10pm

*20% off everything in the store
*cocktails
*holiday merriment!

I'd like to buy a vowel, please....

my favorite quote...