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Things That Drive Me Crazy

Being a Pug and working at Embellishments isn’t always fun and games. Sometimes I have it quite ruff. Here are some things that drive me crazy!

  • When they tell the UPS driver that I DON’T need a treat.
  • When they tell my friend Cordelia that I can have only 1 treat. She wants to give me three!
  • When they tell the Fed Ex driver that I DON’T  need a treat
  • When customers say I look just like the dog in “Men In Black”. That Pug was a dog.
  • When they tell Carolyn (who works with me) that I can’t lick her soup bowl clean.
  • When I have my nasty zapper collar on and there is a beautiful girl dog sitting just outside the open door. Arrrghhh. (I’ve been known to bust through the zapper. You gotta take a hit once in a while)

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Fabulous Jewelry

I know I’m just a Pug, but sometimes I wish that I could wear some of the beautiful jewelry I see the clients buying in my store. I’m not sure about the earrings they seem to get so excited about, but I can’t help but think that a heavy metal necklace would look excellent on my manly chest.

I’ve tried to wear the zulu grass necklaces, but they are too dainty for a Pug. Wouldn’t you think that my appearance would be the first thing on Ashely and Melinda’s minds when they are at market buying for the store? I too should be Embellished!

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My Friend Matthew

Matthew gives Earl a hug

Hi, i’ts Earl again.

My friend Matthew came to see me the other day. I guess, from what his mom says, seeing me is just about the highlight of his Steamboat trips. He talks about me on the plane when they are on their way, he comes to my store as soon as they get to town, and he always comes to say goodbye before they leave. His family has some other kind of dog, but he says he won’t be happy until they get a Pug. He is one smart kid. I wish he would bring me treats.

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Cambodian Dreaming

Cambodian PursesHello, everyone! It’s Earl the Pug here.

An excellent day from my perspective. We got a shipment of purses from Cambodia. They think I am interested in the purses, but oh my, when they open that box I am transported to exotic and Pug perfect places. I can tell just from the pungent aromas coming from the box that there is a world of street food and freedom unlike anything I will ever know in Steamboat. Sometimes when the box is empty I jump in it and just let my imagination go wild. I know of course, that Confucious wrote about Pugs, and we  have a long and venerable history beginning in Asia. Surely I would receive the respect and admiration I so deserve in a place like Cambodia. Well, a Pug can dream can’t he.

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Embellishments’ Ambassador – Earl The Pug

My name is Earl Edinburg and I am a Pug.

I work at my mom’s store, Embellishments. I am the official greeter and entertainer of husbands and children. It’s a very important job. You can’t believe how many people come in the store just to say “Hi” to me. I’m crazy about the kids, they smell so good. On busy days it’s hard to get enough sleep. I’m approaching legendary.

This is one of my favorite things to do in the store; I lie really still in my bed under the table and just when I’m sure that a customer thinks that I am a stuffed dog, I open my eyes !! It makes them shout and say “oh my!” I get a lot of attention that way. My other favorite thing to do is help myself to some ones lunch that was tucked away within Pug reach. Score.

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The Hunt Begins at the San Francisco Gift Show

Surely, one of the most fun parts of retail is the shopping. We just arrived in San Francisco and the gift show starts tomorrow. We feel a little like Simon and Randy looking for new talent. There are the usual vendors that we hope will have something fabulous and new, and the hunt for the new vendors that have everything perfect and affordable. We actually look at merchandise and say “so and so would love this”. We buy with you in mind. So, tomorrow the hunt begins and we can hardly wait.

To be continued….

Ashley & Melinda

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Earth Friendly Paper Starlightz

Earth Friendly StarlightzEmbellishments has just added over 15 Earth Friendly Starlightz to the online store www.EmbellishYourhome.com.

Earth-Friendly Starlightz are entirely made of paper contributing to enviromental and ecological responsibility. Each Star is printed, punched and glued by hand. This hand made production makes each star unique. The original. Recognize the original by the red star label. Earth friendly starlightz are different from the other stars. That’s why they’re marked with the red star label. A symbol that assures you safety, originality, quality and of course a product that is always earth friendly.

Each Paper Starlightz comes with a 15 foot power cord with plug, switch, and socket. The only thing needed is a 60 watt (maximum) bulb.

Click here to purchase Earlth Friendly Starlightz.

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Travel Vases Make Great Gifts

Travel VasesMade of flexible plastic, these collapsible vases are perfect for travel, camping, hostess gifting (she doesn’t need to come up with a vase), or accessorizing your own home. They come in several colors/patterns: blue scroll, green floral, blue pattern (more will be added soon). The colored base gives the impression of softly colored water.

Customer Idea: Use a vase and a single flower at each woman’s place setting for a beautiful table and a surprise gift.

Check out the various Travel Vases and purchase online here.

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Magnetic Vases Now Available Online

Magnetic Flower VasesJust added to our online store…Magnetic Flower Vases!

Floating along your table, these vases seem magical. The magic is the metal plate hidden under your table cloth. The vases have a strong magnet in the bottom that attaches securely to the metal plate. Water tight, and 9″ high, the vases will hold a single stem or a creative mix of flowers. The magnetic vases are sold individually or in sets of 5 in a box.

Check out or puchase the Magnetic Flower Vases right here.

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Zulugrass Zulugrass Zulugrass

We have just stocked our online store with tons of Zulugrass Necklaces!

Natural grass beads combined with sparkling Czeck glass beads create the beautiful Zulugrass jewelry. They are strung on a strong elastic thread that was developed to suspend the actors in the “Spiderman” movie. The single 27” strands are combined and can be worn in a wide variety of styles; necklaces, chokers, anklets, bracelets and even home accessories. Sophisticated and fun, this versatile jewelry is lightweight, water resistant and durable. It is the ultimate travel jewelry and a perfect gift.

Conceived by Philip and Katy Leakey to help the Maasai families who are their neighbors, this contemporary jewelry utilizes the natural sustainable resources of the area as well as the expert beading skills of the Maasai women.

Zulugrass jewelry gives the Maasai women a bridge to meet the economic challenges of a modern society while retaining their traditions and culture.

Customer Idea: Wrap a strand around each napkin to make them look great and be a gift at your next girls gathering.

We’ve got over 30 colors/styles…mix and match to create your own look. Click here to see all of our Zulugrass Necklaces.

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