Last Minute Halloween Costume! {Re-Post}

Looking for a last minute and cute costume? Nancy Drew is the answer! If you can still pull off an above the knee plaid skirt, this costume is for you! It's quick, easy and you probably have everything in your closet. Its great for kids and adults! 

- Solid colored flats (penny loafers if you have them!)
- Bobby socks or tights
- Plaid skirt
- Simple classic shirt, button down or polo
- Solid color cardigan sweater
- Headband
- Magnifying glass, Composition notebook and a Flashlight

Even if you don't have all of the above, you can still make it work.  To test my theory on how simple and easy this is, I dressed our youngest up this morning. Charlotte loved being Nancy Drew!  We opted for tights over bobby socks and as you can see in the photos she refused to wear shoes - we'll have to work on that for trick-or-treating!  She wore a polo style shirt instead of a button down and then all she needed were the "accessories"! While I slightly cringed at pairing the black cardigan with a  pink, green and chocolate brown skirt, I got over it - I had to remind myself it is a costume! She loved the magnifying glass and flashlight... after all, how can you look for clues without them!

If you happen to go as Nancy - or encounter a Nancy over the weekend - please send us a picture!!

Happy Halloween!

Holiday at the Beach

If you have been following our blog, you might remember that our family was fortunate enough to spend the month of June on Nantucket Island. It was heavenly and inspiring! I am always working on adding beachy designs to our line - especially holiday photocards. We spent many days at Jetties Beach and our time there inspired this Jetties pattern. The Madras Patch Bright is new to our Holiday Collection and I used some of our photos from Jetties in the samples. If you are using a beach or vacation photo this year for your holiday card, BG may have the perfect photocard for you!

top: # 20620 madras patch bright large folded photocard
middle:  #20607 jetties pink flat photocard
bottom: # 20619 madras patch bright flat photocard

Sky Blue Events - Oxfords & Oysters

Boatman Geller was excited to participate in this fun and important event. It looks like it was a great time - too bad this party wasn't closer to home!

Oxfords & Oysters 2010 was the first annual end-of-summer celebration hosted by Sky Blue Events. The perfect combination of food, libations, live music, and waterfront location presented a unique opportunity to highlight and contribute to the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a vital non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population.

Check out our checks!

We've added a new pattern to our Holiday Custom Collection - a big chunky check. I have always loved checks and plenty can be found around our home. Below are our layouts for our Custom Holiday Photocards as well as some fun inspiring checks!

 

an adorable room designed by Jonathan Adler - Elle Decor

a cool shirt from the fabulous Jack Wills

A cozy corner from Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten's barn - House Beautiful

Pedal or Peace?

What about Pedal for Peace? Sometimes I forget that it's ok if my Boatman Geller life and personal life overlap. They sort of merge in my daily life... so why not really throw it out there? A friend of mine, Maryjane Behforouz,  started an incredible event in Indianapolis last year - Pedal for Peace - that "supports organizations throughout the world that are committed to peace through education, especially for girls and women."

Money raised this year at the October 2nd event will be split between Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute {author of Three Cups of Tea} and A.W.A.K.E.N. {Afghan Women’s And Kids’ Education & Necessities}

Even after all our hard work this year, and with the event just around the corner, I still felt like I should do more. That's when I decided to throw caution to the wind and reach out to our wonderful BG followers and give them a gift if they would be generous enough to make a donation.

A little goes a long way for these young girls and women. Thank you for your consideration!
Peace,
Jane

Ok Here's the deal...

What you Give:

$30+ tax deductible donation to Pedal for Peace by THIS Sunday September 26th
(see below for instructions on making your donation)

Your Gift:  your choice of our bicycle or peace note pad!

The Details 

1. Any size donation appreciated! Donations of $30 or more receive one free notepad per donation 
2. Go to pedalforpeace.com and the online donation page
3. Click the donate button and proceed 
4. On the FINAL confirmation page you will be given a chance to add a Team name or rider 
5. Instead of Team Name, enter Boatman Geller and then if applicable your choice of Peace Sign or Bicycle 
6. Your notepad will be mailed via USPS to the address given with your donation

 top left: students at the A.W.A.K.E.N. school in Afghanistan
lower right: Greg Mortenson, © Central Asia Institute

top left: Pedal for Peace founder Maryjane Behforouz and her daughter Kayla at the 2009 Pedal for Peace 
lower right: the Geller girls and cousins at our tent at the 2009 Pedal for Peace

The Central Asia Institute name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, expressed or implied, of any product, service, company or individual.

This promotion is through Boatman Geller. Pedal for Peace, Central Asia Institute, AWAKEN and any other groups associated with Pedal for Peace are not responsible for this promotion. Donations that receive a notepad gift will be applied to Team Funatics. Cheers!