Mother Knows Best Giveaway

Mother knows best, so a few Ruche employees shared their moms' words of wisdom. ♥

Today is a new day.

What's meant to be will be.

Less is more.

That's life.

Have patience.

Always be yourself.

What's the best piece of advice your mother has given you? Comment on this post and let us know for your chance to win this mug.  Contest ends May 6th 12pm PST.  Please check back on Friday, May 6th afternoon to see if you've won!

xo,
Ruche


Contest Disclaimer:
Comments will be numbered (in the following order: blog comments then facebook comments) and we will use randomizer.org to find the winner.

No purchase necessary. We reserve the right to close the contests early or late without warning. We will post the name of the winner May 6th, 2011. Upon winning, you agree that your name can be published on this blog and facebook at the close of the contest. You must contact us within 7 days after the winner has been announced to claim your prize.

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Style File: When in Rome

Have you read Kendi Everyday yet? You must! She's classy (and sassy) and she puts together great outfits like this one:



Kendi asks, "Is it okay to wear stripes on stripes?" We say yes. ♥ She's wearing our when in rome dress, and we love the mixed and matched stripes. If you have your eye on this dress, grab one before it sells out again!

xo,
Ruche

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If Ruche were a lazy cat...

Image via Tumblr

...we would look like this. Nap time, anyone? ♥ Happy Monday!

xo,

Ruche

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A Beautiful Mess

Meet Elsie, also known as elsiecake. She's a blogger, talented designer, and boutique owner with a vintage vision. In a studio littered in glitter, paint, and fabric, Elsie created A Beautiful Mess. The blog is her muse and a place to explore everything fashionable, crafty, and pretty.  ♥

Her blog also provides updates on her dream come true, Red Velvet. In 2002, Elsie teamed up with her sister, Emma, and friend, Rachel, to create the independent boutique full of indie and vintage items. It started with the girls making and selling their handmade creations, and as Emma said, "that's pretty much what it still is today." Their days are busy and full of online and in-store work, editing photos, and photo shoots. While they admit to being workaholics, they love their jobs and find themselves to be "pretty lucky."

Elsie and Emma are sisters, so we wondered, of course, how well they work together. Emma remarked, "I think the biggest fear everyone has about a family business is that there will be a fight that will damage your love/friendship for good. And sure, we are sisters, and we disagree about things here and there, but if we didn't get along, I think we would have figured it out by now." She also added that they have different strengths, which creates the right balance. "I would hate to compete against her anyway, she's feisty."

As their dreams continue to become reality, the ladies remain a strong team, they know they can rely on each other, and they continue to feel joyous and thankful.

If you haven't yet, visit A Beautiful Mess and find vintage inspired looks and beautiful inspiration. If you live in the area, stop by their Sweet Shoppe too (we wish it around the corner from us). We fell in love with it all and we hope you do too. ♥ And as always, we hope you had a lovely week!

P.S. Elsie wears our Chelsea Crew "Malibu" heels!

(and she has an adorable pug)

xo,
Ruche

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Style File: following your lead

Maxi dresses and spring go together like two peas in a pod. ♥ We're smitten with this pretty ensemble.

Photo Credit: Lust for Life

The lovely Olivia styled our following your lead lace maxi dress for a spring brunch. The wedges and sun hat add the final touches for a perfect sweet pea outfit.

xo,
Ruche

P.S. Check out our love is real maxi dress for a similar look!

 

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Spring Thoughts

Just a little spring musing for today. ♥

It is so amazing to see flowers springing up everywhere. We still don't have blooming trees or leaves on the trees, but it's so close I can just feel it! It's amazing. It's crazy how such beauty just grows out of the earth. I'm impressed, world.

-Tieka, Selective Potential

Tell us, what do you love about spring?

xo,
Ruche

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A Key to Mom's Heart

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away! Show your thanks with a little something from Ruche. The crafty artist will love our art prints and unique handmade jewelry. We have a selection of mugs for the coffee and tea lover, and our kitchen aprons and refrigerator magnets are perfect for the master chef. The nature bug will swoon over our garden inspired clothing and accessories, while the style maven will adore our fashionable sunglasses and jewelry stands. Find the perfect gift for the special woman in your life here! You do love her, after all. ♥

xo,
Ruche

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