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Bits & Buds from The Dandelion Patch
Offering gracious expressions for all of life's milestones November 2006

In This Issue:

Confessions of A Customer

Christmas Card Traditions

Personal Holiday Gift Ornaments

High Design in a Handbag

The Great Toy Adventure!


 

Confessions of A Customer
Christmas from the New Yorker

Jennifer Morad frequently drives from Manassas to shop at The Dandelion Patch in Vienna. "It's the best place to go for stationery. There's such variety, and with the bigger store, even more vendors and catalogs to browse."

This busy mom of three is enjoying the expanded space for gifts. On a recent trip, she purchased a copy of Christmas at The New Yorker, a gift of great writing and drawing by literary legends and laugh-out-loud cartoonists.

Jennifer keeps coming back for the professional and friendly staff that assist her with her invitations. "By the time they help you select and prepare the invitations, you've made a friend and want to invite them to the party!"

When asked about the distance from her home to our store in Vienna, Jennifer replied, "Well, with the new Thursday evening store hours, my husband and I can make an evening of it, go to dinner in Vienna and shop at The Dandelion Patch."

We at The Dandelion Patch think this evening out for shopping and dining is a great one, and encourage our patrons to consider Jennifer's approach as you enter the holiday shopping season -- we'll be here, every Thursday night, ready to help with something for everyone on your list!

Editor's Note: We'll be open late on Monday, November 27 for the Vienna Holiday Stroll. Mark your calendars to come in and join us that evening!




Greetings!

Our hours are Monday- Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5.


  • Christmas Card Traditions
  • It's a fairly new tradition, as far as Christmas traditions go. Christmas cards started in London in 1843 and in America in 1846. They were originally sent by retail stores to customers and friends, but the movement caught on and individuals and families got into the spirit of greeting those you care about during this special time of year. When the Royal Family got into the act, well, so did everybody else.

    Today, over two billion holiday cards are exchanged in the United States alone, and The Dandelion Patch is proud to feature this season's best selection from some of the finest paper companies in the world. Come into The Dandelion Patch and order your custom holiday cards or purchase a boxed set for yourself or as a gift.

    We feature the largest selection of holiday stationery in Northern Virginia, and we're sure to have something that suits your style.

  • Personal Holiday Gift Ornaments
  • Coton Color Ornament

    Come in to The Dandelion Patch to see a wide selection of precious Christmas ornaments from Coton Colors Pottery. Personalization is included with your purchase. These make delightful gifts for teachers, friends, children and other special people in your life.

    Your ornament will be personalized on-site and presented in a beautiful gift box suitable for giving. Come into the store today to see them for yourself.

  • High Design in a Handbag
  • MetaBags

    For women in the know, Metabags are metaphoric- artistic interpretations of themselves, as original as they are. We *know* the discerning Dandelion Patch customer is going to flip over these artful fashion pieces designed by stylist Meta E. McKinney.

    Dramatic, spirited and ever fashion-forward, Meta custom handbags are a surprising play of pattern and texture, much like the people who own them. Fine artisan accessories by Meta are always inspired by the richness of art, life and the people they represent.

    Meta takes great pride in ensuring that all of her products are made by hand with great attention to detail, quality and ethical work environments. Come into The Dandelion Patch and claim one as your own.

  • The Great Toy Adventure!
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    The Great Toy Adventure is coming on safari to The Dandelion Patch! Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at 11:00am as we host this kid-friendly program sponsored by The Children's Museum of Northern Virginia and Family Magazine.

    Over 100 award-winning toys will make an appearance at The Dandelion Patch on this special morning. Moms and kids are invited to touch, feel explore and learn about each of them, and perhaps get a few ideas on what to include in those letters to Santa!

    Of course, The Dandelion Patch staff will be on hand to help you select the perfect stationery to send to the Jolly Old Elf himself.

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