Meet Kathy!

We're so excited to have Kathy as a Never Knew vendor!  She is not only one of the sweetest ladies you have ever met, she is the King (Queen?) Midas of the crafting world - whatever it is, Kathy can touch it and turn it into something beautiful.  Her best creation yet?  Her fantastic children, including her daughter Ali who is the genius behind the cutest nativity you've ever seen:

You've been warned - if you want the nativity, you'd better be here early!  Here's a peek at a few of the items you can score at Never Knew from Kathy including an adorable party kit - everything you need to throw one awesome party!

Meet our TREAT ladies - Annie's Candies, Mimi's Minis, and RubySnap!

WARNING:  Do not read this post while hungry!

Never Knew is TOMORROW!!  We are busy as can be transforming this home into a wonderland filled with soooo many handmade and vintage treasures.  We can't wait for you to see it!

While we're enjoying all the stuff, we're dreaming about all the tasty treats that we know are arriving in the morning.  We have three talented ladies bringing awesome edibles.  You're going to want some for gifts and you won't be able to resist getting a few for yourself!

Julie from Annie's Candies is bringing homemade candy - caramels, marshmallows dipped in other tasty flavors, and other yum, yum, yummy things.  Julie is a whiz in the kitchen and we just know EVERY one of her items is going to be amazing.

Amelia from Mimi's Mini's is another kitchen artist - she is bringing cupcakes and they are not only darling, they are DELICIOUS.  Check out Mimi's Minis here.

Tami from RubySnap is the queen of cookies.  If you've never visited her Salt Lake store, make plans to go soon!  Tami is bringing PB Wows!  What's a PB Wow?  Why, it's a heavenly combination of rice krispy treats topped with peanut butter and chocolate and they WILL wow you.  You can see more of RubySnap here.

Can't wait to shop and eat something delicious with YOU tomorrow!

Meet Alexis at Alexis Mattox Design

"Alexis Mattox Design began in Fall 2011 to provide beautiful laser-cut stationery to customers who realize a handwritten note is more than a piece of paper. Striving to design stationery that is both elegant and unique, Alexis Mattox Design has grown quickly, providing laser-cut cards to stationery lovers all over the world. Our products now expand beyond stationery to include party supplies, artwork, jewelry, and much more."

After you see the fun products from this company, you won't be surprised to learn that company founder Alexis studied industrial design and studio art in college. It all screams design + function + art + craftsmanship.  I'm in LOVE with her sweet banners and as a firm believer in the lost art of mailed notes, I love her stationary too.  We know you'll love the unique products that she is bringing to Never Knew Boutique. I have a wish list already - here's some pictures to inspire your wish list or go here to see all that she offers.

Don't forget you can still enter to win $$ at Never Knew Boutique on Facebook.  See you Friday!!

FAIRY GARDENS!!!

That was a lot of yelling for a post title, but it was all for a good cause - letting you know that you will be able to buy the most magical, whimsical, fantastic fairy garden pieces at Never Knew!  I almost jumped up and down with excitement when I first saw these fairy gardens.  I'm sure an outside fairy garden would be delightful, but I can't think of a population that NEEDS something sweet and green and growing inside all winter then us Parkites.  My "baby" girl is almost 24, my boys are teenagers, but I still foresee a fairy garden coming to my house in the near future.

We're thrilled to have Candice and My Plum Scrumptious coming this Friday.  She provides everything you need to welcome laughter and fairies into your home in the most darling way possible, you provide the imagination and giggles.  I can't think of a better gift for anyone you know who needs a little more magic in their life, the only problem will be giving it away and not building a garden for yourself the second you get home from shopping.  Solution - you'd better buy one for yourself too!

Also ...on Facebook this week we're giving away $$ to spend at Never Knew, so hurry and over and enter!

Meet Nichole and Justin at Cavalcade

A good friend just bought some darling spoons back from Europe.  They had brightly colored handles and as soon as I saw them I wanted to fill my kitchen with happiness via utensils.  I said "Why didn't you buy dozens of those to sell at Never Knew?".  I loved them, so imagine the squeal of delight coming from my house when I saw the just-as-cute utensils from the uber talented Nichole and Justin.

The best part about Cavalcade?  If the utensils don't make you squeal with delight, they have something else that will! They have fantastic prints that are fun, perfect for gifts and priced right.  Belts, Earrings, Lamps - is there anything they can't do?  Seriously, this is one talented duo - check it out!

Meet Tiffany at NannyHats!

We feel pretty lucky to have Tiffany bringing her wares to Never Knew this year.  She is cute as can be and so is her head wear - each piece put together one stitch of love at a time.  It's already down into the 20's at night here - perfect timing for fun warm hats for you and all your friends!

Meet Jan and her Monster Socks!

What makes a boutique great?  

At Never Knew we believe a great boutique is based on hand crafted one-of-a-kind treasures that inspire you to reach out and grab them before someone else does.  We believe shopping is best done with girlfriends and laughter surrounded by beautiful things.  We believe a gift that is handmade and fresh is the best kind of gift to give.  We are amazed at the creativity and talent of the vendors who are bringing items to this fun day.  We believe you're going to love this unique shopping experience!

When we saw Jan's Monster Socks we wanted to reach out and grab them!  Each monster is one-of-a-kind and oh-so-cute. We can see them becoming a cherished companion for any little boy or girl. They would be perfect gifts for any young person on your gift list.  Check out Monster Socks here and enjoy these shots of some of our favorites:

Meet Madi and MKM Handiwork!

In my house, Madi is know as the button lady.  To quote my daughter and my two sons - "We LOVE her!"

Madi is fun, sweet, generous and has a smile that lights up a room.  I adore the way all of that sweetness and fun and love come out in each piece of art she creates.  I have had so many people tell me that Madi's earrings are their go-to gift for friends and family and they can't wait to stock up.  I can't wait either!

Here's some eye candy for you to enjoy while you count down the days to Never Knew!

Meet REVAMP!

Diane is someone you want to call up and plan a shopping trip with.  Her taste is impeccable, her eye for the hidden treasure well trained.  When I saw the bounty she was bringing to Never Knew this year, I was sorry I hadn't been shopping with her all year.  Check out these sneak peeks and remember that calling dibs in your head doesn't count - to score this stuff, you'd better be bright and early to Never Knew - it won't last long!

 PS - Be sure to check out our Facebook page for a chance to win $10.00 to spend at Never Knew!

Meet Romelle - All the Way from Timbuktou!

We're pretty excited to have the fantastic Romelle and her Shea butter products coming to Never Knew.  First of all, Romelle is a sweetheart.  She has a smile that lights up a room and you just want to be friends her the second you meet her.  Second, she knows skin care!  Here's a little bit about her Shea Butter products:

"Today, I use the same handmade recipes that my ancestors used, with very little finishing touches.  My Shea Butter products are Pure, Unrefined, and Raw. All Ingredients that are added to my products are to compliment the core properties of Shea butter. The only other ingredients I use are organic and 100% Pure i.e., essential oils and additional vitamins.  I do not use harmful preservatives in any of my products, therefore you can be assured that you are getting the very best nature has to offer! "

You're going to LOVE the way these products make your skin feel!  You can learn about All The Way From Timbuktou here!  See you in 11 Days!