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7/21 Summer Stroll Event
Meet the Artist: Carolyn Letourneau
For this evening's Summer Stroll, Birch St. House & Garden is excited to host West Roxbury artist Carolyn Letourneau and a selection of her etchings and aquatints.

On display are two bodies of work by Carolyn. The first is a series of black and white etchings of trees. My personal favorites pull me into a world of fairy tales like Snow White and Red Riding Hood.

Her second grouping combines the hard structure of a grid with fluid curves, all washed in warm gold and grey hues. Abstract at first look, lilies, magnolias and other images peek out.

Carolyn will be in the store to talk about her work Thursday, July 21 from 6-8PM. Her exhibit will remain in the store through the end of August.

Upcoming Summer Stroll Events

Thursday, July 28 - Support The Massachusetts Audubon Society in Mattapan through the sale of bird mixed media prints on canvas by national artist Elizabeth St. Hillaire Nelson and the Animalia soap and candle line by Uptown Soap Co. out of New York, NY. The Animalia line features exotic birds from around the world. 10% of sales between 4-8PM will go to the Audubon Society. 5% of sales between Friday, July 29 and Sunday, July 31 will benefit the organization.

Thursday, August 11 - Meet the Artist: Paula Lazar between 6-8PM. Paula returns withher latest work of oil and watercolor paintings. Refreshments served.

Don't Miss Our Annual Summer Sale
The Deals are so Hot, They Sizzle
Roslindale Village is the place to be Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31. You'll find bargains galore throughout the village, including right here.

At Birch St. House & Garden you'll save 50% on our garden section (excludes Mexican tin animals). Prices on select housewares, plus jewelry & handbags will be reduced by 25%-50%. Plus don't miss our Sizzling Section of good slashed even more.

With prices this low, you won't want to miss the shopping event of the summer. ***Please note because discounts are so great, there will be a $20 minimum on all charges during the sale weekend. Cash and checks appreciated for all sales under $20.

Sale hours:
Friday, July 30 - 11am-9pm
Saturday, July 31 - 10am-9pm
Sunday, August 1 - 10am-5pm

2011 Marks Our 10-Year Anniversary; Save 10% Throughout the Year

Established in October of 2001, Birch St. House & Garden is celebrating 10 years of business in Roslindale this year. Our gift to you -- our friends, family and loyal customers -- is the opportunity to save 10% on purchases throughout the year.

July - Save 10% on all bags -- hand bags, tote bags, shopping bags
August - Save 10% on all paper goods
September - Save 10% on all bath and body products, including the popular Chamomile Flower Soy Body Whip by Skin!

Stay tuned. More savings to come throughout the year.

Vintage Fuss Debuts at Birch St. House & Garden
I'm excited to introduce you to our newest local crafts person Amy Rose and her line of one-of-a-kind jewelry Vintage Fuss.

Stop by to view our newest selection of necklaces, earrings, cuffs, and -- the most enticing rings you've ever seen.

Vintage Fuss Cuff

Each piece is completely repurposed from found jewelry, right down to the clasps, cuffs, chains and ring bases.

Many of the designs bring the promise of spring with pastel coloring and flower embellishments.

Prices range between $20 and $130.

Roslindale: Boston's Best Kept Secret...Reveal it to Your Friends & Family!
The Sunday, December 5 edition of The Boston Globe included a fabulous feature on Roslindale's business community, from independent shops like Birch St. House & Garde, to florists, restaurants and coffee shops, Roslindale boasts a wealth of local convenience -- all with that friendly personal service you'd expect from a small town!

Let our secret out of the bag! Forward this article on to your friends and family.

http://www.boston.com/travel/boston/articles/2010/12/05/finders_keepers/?page=1

We Make Our TV Debut in Support of Small Business Saturday
In case you missed it, here's a clip on Small Business Saturday by WBZ-TV. It features West Roxbury's Wicked Sharp owner Tim Morse and Roslindale's Birch St. House & Garden owner Elizabeth Swanson.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2010/11/23/boston-to-take-part-in-small-business-saturday/

Save 5% everytime you shop @ Birch St. House & Garden
I don't know about you, but I LOVE market bags. My motto is, you can never have too many! I have them hanging in my entry way, just begging me to grab one on my way out the door. They are so handing while shopping. This week I just received Buckhead Betties -- a stylish, yet functional line of market bags.

Buy a Buckhead Bettie. When you come back to shop, use it as your shopping bag and receive 5% off your total purchase through the end of December!

Suppport Small Businesses this Saturday, November 27
Black Friday is for the big box stores (although I'll be open and ready to help you tackle your holiday lists from 11-9). This Saturday is the first annual Small Business Day, and American Express is committed to promoting small business by offering their card members a $25 statement credit when they spend $25 or more at small businesses this Saturday. It's like getting a $25 gift for free! Just be sure to register your card with American Express.

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday?v=wall

Local Scenes: Photography by Local Artist Tom Fletcher
You are invited to take a tour of Roslindale and Jamaica Plain through the eyes of Photographer Tom Fletcher on at Birch St. House & Garden this fall.

Tom, who currently lives in West Roxbury, has considered the Roslindale/Jamaica Plain neighborhood home for some time. "The people bring the energy, ideas and constant expansion of great conversation that makes our community such a wonderful place to share through photography," says Tom.

All of Tom's photos are originals and reflect the places he has been and things he likes. The photos are framed the way they were taken with the exception of the occasional conversion to black and white.

Roslindale is the place to Shop!
Weekly Dig! reporter Jaime Lutz recently visited Roslindale and discovered our secret -- we're a unique shopping destination. Read Jaime's review of Birch St. House & Garden and five other businesses in our neighborhood.

Guatemala Comes to Birch St.
Mark your calendars. I'm hosting a Guatemala Night on Friday, September 24 from 5-9PM. This evening I will debut my hand-crafted finds from my summer trip to Guatemala. While there I shopped in Antigua, Panajachel and Chichicastanego for

Scarves
Table linens
Wall decor
Masks
Key chains
Jewelry
Mobiles
and more.

The night will include traditional Guatemala music (my friends and family know I can't go anywhere without buying new music for the store!), Hors 'dourves, and refreshments.

Birch St. House & Garden is excited to feature the following local companies: Proof – a line of fabric covered memo boards and magnets; Earringzz – whimsical ear jewelry; Paula Lazar – local artist whose still life and collages are beautifully crafted; Erin Brayton – local jewelry artist; Little Man – fabulous fabrics used in a line of bib and burp cloth sets, cell/iPod cases and handbags; Paint the Town – signs and magnets for Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Mattapan, and more.

We have expanded our selection of hand-made Paint the Town wood signs to include Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan and Dorchester. Of course we still have Roslindale and West Roxbury. No home is complete without one of these signs. We also have a mini magnet version of Roslindale, West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.

Birch St. House & Garden is now on twitter.com. Follow us at (birchst52473J) and be the first to know what's happening. We'll post announcements when items--new and returning favorites--arrive.