North, South Carolina

It is no secret that I love me some Bill Cosby.  I grew up on Bill Cosby, I can remember once a week hunkering in down in front of the remote-less television to watch The Cosby Show.  I recently came across this clip via a friend on Facebook and laughed out loud through the entire clip.  For those of you that live in the South, you'll feel like you're right at home.  For those of you that aren't here in the South you'll laugh too--pinkie swear!

Santa's Elf Sure is Busy!

Oh how I miss my bloggy friends!

I am overwhelmed with the response Monogram Chick has had this Christmas season. I was totally not expecting it, but am thrilled to have such fantastic customers! I hate that I had to stop taking orders last Friday, however it is the only way it will be possible for everyone to have their personalized gifts in time for Christmas.

Every minute I have is filled with stitching. Sadly, there is no time for blogging. I miss y'all! Every once in a while I get over to a few of your blogs to lurk and speed read. I am looking forward to a 2 week Christmas break to catch up on all that I've missed and to fill you in on the Monogram Chick happenings!

Please don't leave me faithful readers, I'll be back. I promise, I will.

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PS-Thank you for the sweet Birthday wishes, you sure know how to make a girl feel special! I agree with y'all, Dr. Monogram Chick sure is wonderful!

Cookie Swap

It is official...Monogram Chick will be hosting her First Annual Online Cookie Swap!




Here's the deal:

• Leave a comment here to let me know you'd like to enter.


• Then, just to be sure we get everyone entered, please send me an email {sarah@monogramchick.com} with the subject line "cookie swap" and include your blog address so that I'll have your blog and email address to share with your partners. Also, please include nut allergies, etc. in your email so that I can match people accordingly.


• You will be paired with 3 (hopefully, depending on the turn out) other bloggers.


• Each person will make 3 dozen cookies and will mail each of their partners 1 dozen cookies along with the recipe.


• Cookies must be home baked.


• Cookies must be prepared by adult hands, no little fingers in the dough (Sandy Toes, that one is for you)


• Partners will be assigned on Tuesday, November 18th


• All cookies should be mailed by December 2nd.


• Cookies should ship well packaged in air tight containers (like Ziploc bags) and packed well with paper or bubble wrap to avoid breakage.


• You need not have a blog to swap with us, anyone is welcome!

Bloggers, grab the image above or the button code below and share with your readers.

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Trick or Treat!

Don't forget to take advantage of the last day of the Monogram Chick 10% discount. Use the code YUMMY at checkout.

About the Chick

I have a friend who is an amazing photographer {Rachel Eng} and while shooting pictures for my website she snapped a few shots of me for the "About the Chick" page. I thought I'd share one of my favorite photos (I LOVE the antique finish she added) & tell a little about myself.

I grew up in a southern home, the daughter of a very Martha-esq mother. From the time I could walk I was helping her with crafts, sitting next to her at the sewing machine or peering over her shoulder as she smocked for my sister and me. I guess this exposure seeped into my being. I love anything that involves creating something beautiful.

After teaching seventh grade science for 4 years I took a sabbatical and put my innate love of all things crafty to work. Our family was blessed with a baby (my nephew) and using him as inspiration I began making burp cloths with fancy little fabrics, cute ribbon and finishing them off with monograms. Soon, I was traveling around the southeast looking for the cutest, most unique supplies and before I knew it Monogram Chick hatched!

Things have changed since the chick's humble beginnings. Monogram Chick has grown leaps and bounds since the first burp cloths made at the dining room table. I offer a much more extensive selection of fabulously unique products including gifts for bridesmaids, hostesses, sorority, housewarmings, children and babies. However, my roots remain in offering a terrific product with outstanding customer service.

I am constantly adding products and looking for great new things. If you have any suggestions, things you'd like to see Monogram Chick offer, I'd love to hear about it!

Friday Freebie!

It is almost Friday, the sun is shining, the weather is beautiful and I'm in the mood for a give-away! That's right, it's time for another Friday Freebie! Just like before, post a comment and you'll be entered to win this flip-flop tote bag...personalized just for you! I'm definately ready to head to the shore and stick my toes in the sand, but for now, I'll just carry my flip flop tote while I dream, and so can you!

For all you bloggers, post this give-away on your blog and if the winner was referred by you, YOU get a tote too! What could be better?

So don't forget, if you found MonogramChick through another blog tell us about it along with your name and email.

Good luck everyone!

~Sarah

ps--bloggers, feel free to grab this image to add to your blog!