Bradley's...

Our Greatest Gift!

 

Wow!! What an amazing 8 weeks it has been!! Just hours after my last blog post I went into labor, and the following morning on March 12th, our baby girl, Gracie Sophia was born. She is absolutely perfect in every way and Brad and I are incredibly blessed to be her parents! Thank you all for the kind words, well wishes, sweet gifts, thoughts, and prayers you blessed us with during the past few months! 

Of course, my main focus has shifted slightly since I've become a new mom and I haven't been able to update the blog in a while. The team at Bradley's has done a fabulous job at making sure we did not miss a beat since the moment Gracie was born. The girls rallied that very afternoon to complete a huge order we had to get out. The next week they made up dozens of Easter baskets, packaged bunnies and eggs, and reworked displays! Then they stocked the shelves for Mother's Day with beautiful soaps, candles, and delicious chocolates. Now, here we are selling teacher gifts, graduation gifts, and getting the shop ready for the Summer months...time flies!! 

We will have some great summer deals and special offers coming your way over the next few weeks, so make sure you are following us on facebook. Go to  http://www.facebook.com/shopbradleys and click like! 

 Stay tuned for more updates and photos of our fun Summer Collection...

scatter joy

 

Bradley's most anticipated Spring arrival is almost here!

 

 

I'm sure most of you know by now that Brad and I are expecting our first baby and she'll be joining us any day now!  It's been an amazing journey and we are very grateful to be sharing this time of our lives with each of you!  We truly value your support, loyalty, and the encouragement you bring to us each day.  Many of you have become great friends over the years and we consider you a part of the family. 

I appreciate the kind words that you leave for me and relay through the girls. I have missed being up front to see your smiling faces when you come through the door, but it's only for a season.  Soon we will have a beautiful baby girl bouncing around Bradley's, just one more reason for you to come visit us! 

Sunday, we took advantage of the beautiful day and had our friend Melisa take some pictures of us out by the lake.  We wanted to share just a few with you all!

In just a few short days, we should be holding our new baby girl, so if you come by Bradley's and find a sign on the door that says closed...You'll know where we are! 

Thank you again for your support to Bradley's!  

  scatter joy,,,

A breath of fresh air

After last week's freezing temperatures and treacherous road conditions, today was a welcome change bringing sunshine and fresh air! At Bradley's we are already setting the stage for spring! Maybe it's wishful thinking or maybe we are just too anxious for change, but everyone who has come in the past couple of days has been delighted to see bright colors and bold patterns! Sweet little birds, tea roses, and paisley adorn dishtowels, tote bags, and plates. Surround yourself with gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, and aqua for an instant pick-me-up during the next few weeks of winter! Come in today and see what we've been up to at Bradley's...

 

 

 

  

Brad and I just got back from the Atlanta gift market and couldn't be more excited about all the fresh, new products that will be arriving over the next few weeks!! Be on the look out for new greeting cards, books, and candles, as well as funky accessories, wallets, tote bags, and more! Can't wait to share all the new goodies with you, hope to see you soon!! Scatter joy...

Clean slate sale

Brad and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Thank you all so much for making this year's holiday season a great success! Remember we will be open December 28th, 29th, and 30th selling the remainder of our Christmas gifts and goodies 50% off. Bradley's will be closed New Year's Eve through January 11th as we head off to the Atlanta gift market to stock up on lots of new goods for Spring! We will reopen January 12th refreshed and ready for the new year! Hope you all can stop by this week to enjoy our big sale!  Again, thank you so much for all your support in 2009 and we look forward to all the excitement that 2010 holds. Happy New Year!!

 

Willie pic of the week

 

sleepy puppy.
 

 

Willie pic of the week

 sniff...sniff...

 

25 Days of Christmas...

The countdown has begun and excitement is in the air, Christmas day is almost here! We want to make this wonderful season extra special for our blog readers and facebook fans. Be on the lookout for exclusive offers, discounts, and giveaways from now until Christmas Eve! 

 Special of the day:

25% off all Christmas ornaments

Come in and mention this post to receive this special offer.

Offer valid December 16, 2009 until 6:00 pm

While you're in, look for new stationery from Cavallini! This year's collection includes beautiful gift tags to tie on all of your Christmas packages and vintage stickers to spruce up your greeting cards. We also have gorgeous postcards to send to your friends or frame a few to display on your wall.

 

 

Willie pic of the week

Enjoy your weekend!!

 

Our biggest (littlest) blessing...

Just when you think you know love, something little comes along to remind you just how big it really is! 

- Leigh Standley

 

This has been one of my favorite quotes from the popular card line that we carry, Curly Girl Designs. This year, I have even more reason to love it! If you haven't been in the shop lately or heard the buzz in the air, we thought we'd share our good news. We are expecting our first baby in March! Brad gave me these beautiful roses the day we found out...it's a girl!! So, today as we reflect on all that God has blessed us with, we are most grateful for this special little gift that has been entrusted to us! We pray that you all enjoy this Thanksgiving and hope you know how grateful we are for you!

3/50 Friday

If you haven't already, check out the 3/50 project to learn how you can stimulate your local economy this weekend (or any weekend). More than ever we all need to be supporting our local, independent businesses and founder, Cinda Baxter inspires us to do just that!! Hope you enjoy reading about her latest idea...

Welcome to 3/50 Friday (#350proj #fb #in) 

by CINDA BAXTER on NOVEMBER 23, 2009 · 

Forget all that big box mumbo jumbo the day after Thanksgiving (who really likes being in those crowds, anyway?). This year, I say we rename the day that follows turkey and mashed potatoes.

I say we call it 3/50 Friday, in celebration of The 3/50 Project. It will be the day we each vow to stop into at least one independent, locally owned brick and mortar to say thanks….

Thanks for smiling and greeting me by name.

Thanks for remembering that I love peonies and detest carnations.

Thanks for asking how my mother is doing, then being sincerely happy when I say she’s well.

Thanks for restocking my favorite candle even though it’s that crazy lime green color.

Thanks for helping me locate the perfect gift for the boss I barely know.

Thanks for laughing when I need a lift and for listening when I need to let down.

Thanks for noticing when I’ve changed my haircut.

Thanks for not noticing when I dashed over in wrinkled sweats for a last minute present.

Thanks for donating to my kids’ fundraiser, and thanks for putting their poster in your window.

Thanks for rushing my order, and thanks for not guilt tripping me about it.

Thanks for staying an extra fifteen minutes the day I got stuck in traffic.

Thanks for that extra cup of coffee, then saying it’s on the house.

Thanks for carrying the financial burdens you do, all to provide a place for me to come.

Thanks for being one of the little guys, responsible for such a big chunk of what makes our community tick.

Thanks for being here for me. For us. For everyone.

This could be a groundswell, folks. Use the buttons at the foot of this post to forward and share with your friends. The 3/50 Project went viral in record time; whaddaya say we do it again with 3/50 Friday?

Now…let’s get clicking.

P.S. Wondering what all that stuff is at the end of the post title? Just my way of making this whole pay it forward thing easier. Each time you post it, the hashtags will take the message a step further, if you also have a Twitter account. The #350proj hashtag will alert folks following The 3/50 Project that there’s something up…the #fb will simultaneously post it on your Facebook profile (if you’ve activated the feature), and the #in hashtag will take it even further, popping it on your LinkedIn status (again, if you’ve activated the feature). Just an easy way to click once, hit three. Cool, huh?

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