Two of My Favorite Things: Children and Christmas!

A perpetual smile is on my face!  The happiness of children this season is contagious, and I am dangerously close to picking up each child that comes in and dancing to "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree".  

Today, a Grandmother came in early with a plan: she purchased two special toys for her grandchildren, and made Mr. Jim promise to tell them that Santa had come by early to leave them a treat at the store. She soon came back with the children.

If you could have seen the little boy's face as he looked first with wonder and amazement, and then with pure joy at the early gift. He dropped to the floor with his prize and hugged first the toy, and then his grandmother's legs.

Then, in the joy that giving gifts brings, two little girls came with their Mom to Lark to shop. Secretly, each girl came to me while hiding a special treat she had found for her sister or her mother under her sweater.  She deposited the "secret gift" in my hands to wrap before anyone could see what she had chosen.

As they were collecting all of their "secrets" in bags to carry out, they could't stand still - the excitement of choosing something wonderful for someone they loved was causing them to hop up and down on tiptoes!

And, for me, I can honestly say I am hopping up and down with excitement and love too!  We just spent a happy week-end with two granddaughters that I love dearly.

All of us at Little Lambs & Ivy wish that you, too, will find the joy and love that Christmas brings this season.  

Go ahead!  Dance your little heart out!

Thoughts on Families and Thanksgiving

Heredity: An omnibus in which all our ancestors ride, and every now and then one of them puts his head out and embarrasses us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.

Willliam Shakespeare

Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise.....then you will discover the fullness of life.

Brother David Steindle-Rast

As Thanksgiving approaches, each of us is filled with thoughts of home, loved ones, happy memories, and stories about crazy kin.  Cherish each moment with your loved ones!

Elvis is Alive and Appearing at Lark Gifts (Our Sister Store)

Elvis, the king of rock and roll, is appearing at Lark's Blue Christmas Open House Party on November 17 from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.  You can drink a Hot Toddy with the King as he sings your favorite Blue Christmas songs. Rock around our Christmas trees and have your picture made with Elvis.  It's sure to impress your friends!

If you haven't been to visit, Lark is our fun gift store for grown-ups, full of delightfully different gifts and accessories that make you happy.  Your wallet will be happy, too!  Each room in our vintage home is filled to the brim with Christmas cheer, jewelry, snacks, sweet smelling soy candles, Southern style wine glasses, and so much more.

Lark Gifts is located at 614 Holly Street @ Devine, the street between Za's Pizza and Pout.  Look for the big yellow sign and all the happy people enjoying the party.  For more map info, please look at our website www.larkgift.com.

Don't miss this!  It's the highlight of the Christmas party season!

Donna McMahon, our Favorite Portrait Artist, Coming to Town

Donna's bringing the pastels and easel next Saturday, October 15th.  For just $85, you can get a terrific side portrait of your child (a silhouette) with only a 30 minute time investment.

She's gathered a raving fan base here in Columbia, and many give the portraits to the Grandparents for a treasured gift for the holidays.

Call us at 803-343-7070 to make an appointment - soon!

This is a sample of her FULL portrait.  She's offering side protraits this coming Saturday -

Dress Them Cute Before They Grow Up!

Days and weeks and years fly by, especially when you have a baby growing right before your eyes.

A young mother said just this week, " I put her to bed last night one size, and this morning, when I got her up, I knew she had grown in the night."  It's true what they say, "Just blink and they're grown."

So, our mantra at Little Lambs is this: Dress them cute before they grow up.  Your window of opportunity is so short, but your memories will last a lifetime.

How adorable!  A Margareta Horn Sweet Pea hat is just like icing on a cupcake!

The October Calendar Sale 2011 is Here!

Every day, something new and exciting is on sale, even things you wouldn't expect. Our October Sale is a treasure hunt each morning, with the first big day being "Grandparents Day".  

Come in soon and come in often because the best buys go quickly! 

Be sure to follow us on facebook to see the specials for each day.

Never Mind! No Party This Week-end

Okay.  The Fighting Gamecocks have taken 1st place in the competition for Saturday night, October 1st this year!  So, the Little Lambs' Anniversary party will be rescheduled for another day.

All of our Little Lambs fans, big and small, need to be cheering on the USC team against Auburn this week-end, and so will we!