Head over to the NEW HoneeBee Gifts site!

Hey HoneeBee'ers! I am sorry it's been quiet over here:( It's been for a GREAT reason though. I have been working on a new site and it's finally up and ready to go!

Please visit me there: www.honeebeegifts.com. I'd love to show you around & please let me know what you think and how I might be of service to you!

The Spotlight: St. John Boutique

Last week I was lucky enough to visit St. John Boutique and view their Spring collection over brunch provided by The Roots catering company. I had already received their Spring collection catalog but there's nothing like seeing the clothes up close and personal. After chatting with fellow guests and perusing the store, we sat in anticipation of what we could expect from the American company most known for its signature knitwear.

Well, let me tell you...the line includes staple pieces like its iconic statement jacket and the must-have pant but there are some surprises. There are pops of color like yellow, mint and pink. In addition, you'll find a few feathers, lace and hand-sewn jewels as apart of this year's line too.

One of the things I enjoyed about the fashion show was tips given by Merchandise Specialist, Deb Arthur. She shared many ways to wear your investment pieces and the options were endless. Here are a few pictures from the fashion event with St. John because sometimes you just need to visualize! I suggest you stop by the SouthPark location to see (and touch) the beautiful knits and lounge in their beautiful dressing room....with a glass of champagne, of course! It's a great place to do a mother/daughter shopping spree or even a girlfriend's day out. Tell them HoneeBee Gifts sent you!

2013 Charlotte Magazine BOB Awards: Vote for HoneeBee Gifts

The 2013 BOB Awards Voter's Choice -Blogs + Media + The Arts Ballot has officially arrived!!

 

 

 

 

Among the categories currently open for voting is Local Shopping/Style Blog and I would LOVE your vote! 

Can you please take a few moments to VOTE for HoneeBee Gifts in the local shopping/style category for the 2013 BOB Awards?

DIRECT LINK TO VOTE: http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Charlotte-Magazine/2013-BOB-Awards-Voters-Choice-Blogs-Media-Arts/index.php?

Please note: In order for your vote to count, you must fill in at least 25% of the ballot and votes must be in by March 24th. There are so many great options in Charlotte and I am sure they would like you vote as much as I would!  

 

www.charlottemagazine.com/best-of-the-best

 

 

 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to support me and HoneeBee Gifts!

 

HoneeBee Gifts featured in The Charlotte Post

 

Hey there! On Thursday I was featured in The Charlotte Post. Writer Michaela Duckett conducted a fab interview...she was great to talk to and really excited to learn more about HoneeBee Gifts. I think this was reflected in the interview. Please see an excerpt below and click the link at the end to see the full article on The Charlotte Post website. Gift-giving is not just for holiday season

Consultant's advice: The time's always right

The holiday shopping season will be in full swing in a couple of weeks as shoppers flood the malls in search of the perfect gifts for the special people in their lives. One local entrepreneur believes that gift giving should not be relegated to one time of year, but should occur all year long.

“I’ve always loved giving and receiving gifts,” says Simone McDowell, who launched the blog HoneeBee Gifts in 2008. “I just like seeing someone’s face when they get a good gift. I like the excitement when they are unwrapping it.”

McDowell, a public relations and marketing professional, says her passion for gifting began when she was a child.

“I always had such a fun holiday season with my family,” she says. ‘I feel like you should have that feeling all year round. It shouldn’t just be during the holidays.”

To read more (including the secret of the perfect gift) go here.

source: charlottepost.com