THE LUCKY ONES...

Those of you who weren't fortunate enough to attend our Spa Night doing "kitchen facials" with Angela Buckley of Celtic Naturals REALLY missed out! The lucky attendees experienced everything from great natural cleansing tips, to cucumbers on the eyes and customized blends on the face, to the ultimate finish-- faces that glowed and were truly baby-soft!

Angela also introduced the Celtic Naturals Aviary line (including an exfoliating, fragrance-free coffee soap) and her sports line for athletes and wannabes! Stop in the shop as soon as you can and check out these great organic & natural soaps.

We're pushing Angela to schedule her next spa night very soon, so keep on eye out for the next event-- you too can be one of the lucky ones!

July 15-- Our First Serendipitous Night Out!

A GREENER DOLLAR GOES FARTHER--

SPA NIGHT FEATURING FACIALS FROM YOUR KITCHEN!

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On July 15, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Angela Buckley from Celtic Naturals will teach us how to create facials with a tropical theme, using ingredients from your kitchen! Natural and organic ingredients provide the highest amount of nutrients for your skin. Making fresh facials in your home reduces your exposure to chemicals such as preservatives and additives found in most commercial preparations.

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Relax and enjoy while you learn of the benefits to you and the environment! Join us at The Market at Serendip for an educational evening-- refreshments and fun will be served, too!

$35/participant-- register early!

HEAVENLY CLUTCHES BY HEV-VIN DESIGNS!

The Market at Serendip is thrilled to offer clutches by Hev-Vin Designs!! These unique, fun and stylish creations are made by Jamie Hevener, one of the talented members of the ultra-talented Etsy Team Columbus!

Jamie's creations utilize authentic, vintage, designer fabrics from the mid-century, and are carefully constructed for beauty and versatility. They'll make you think of Donna Reed and Jackie O, but will blend perfectly with your current styles! You simply MUST have one for yourself!

FREE LEMONADE ON JULY 4TH!!

Stop in at The Market at Serendip from 10:00-5:00 on Saturday, 7/4, for a refreshing glass of lemonade. It's a great, thirst-quenching break from parades and celebrations! Plus it will give you a chance to see some fantastic new products!!


Last week, we got our first batch of handmade Just Bubbly soaps. These glycerine soaps include designs like flip-flop shaped soaps, bar soap with dinosaur toys within, and (my personal favorite) puzzle soaps! We also carry teddy bear soaps (great for baby showers) and My Pet Fish, which look just like the carnival prizes you used to win as a kid.






Next, I want to introduce you to Canine Closet! You won't believe the amazing selection of dog clothing and accessories, lovingly handmade by Sue Robinson. Everything from bow ties to dresses (many are reversible!), raincoats to bib overallas, ponchos to shirts-- enough choices that your pup will never wonder what to wear! You'll also find dog-themed accessories-- travel water bottles for your dog, backpacks, and tissue holders in dog-themed fabric. Puppy paradise!

He didn't buy a dog collar!

Well, if this guy'd bought one of Dog Dazzle's Dog Collars, he wouldn't have even been in the running for the annual Ugly Dog Contest. Pabst, a 4-year-old boxer mix, shows off his winning underbite during the 21st Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair last Friday in Petaluma, Calif.

Associated Press, updated 9:45 p.m. ET, Sat., June 27, 2009; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31588232/from/RSS/

DON'T LET YOUR DOG WIN!!!

June 26 is UGLY DOG DAY!

If your dog is in danger of winning this notorious honor, you must rush to The Market of Serendip! Here, we feature Dog Dazzle handcrafted dog collars and dog leashes in a plethora of patterns, colors, and sizes, from metallics to retro-- even 4th of July styles!

Don't suffer the humiliation of having your dog's photos posted on the internet and snickered at for sheer ugliness-- dress that baby up with the ultimate in dog accessories!

From Flicker: Rascal, The only living and competing Ugly dog to hold the coveted "Ring of Champions" title, which makes him the current "World's Ugliest Dog". Rascal is a very healthy 7.lb 8 years old pure bred Chinese Crested. He is naturally and completely hairless except for his Mohawk and a little hair on his tail and feet. He is complete with ugly dog warts and freckles. Rascal has a lack of teeth, so he can’t keep his tongue in his mouth, and his face appears crooked at times. Owned by Actor, Dane Andrew of Sunnyvale, Ca. USA. Rascal is Ugly Dog Royalty being from a dynasty of ugly with his Mom, Grandmother, and Grandfather all who have held the title of "The World's Ugliest Dog". Rascal's Grandfather "Chi Chi" is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning the most ugly dog contests and was undefeated with 7 ugly dog wins. He may be the only dog along with Rascal’s Mom “Mai Tai” to receive a Mayoral proclamation.

Dane Andrew & Rascal P.O.Box 2195 Sunnyvale, Ca. 94087 USA daneandrew@aol.com

Serendip's AMY GASPARD is headed toward stardom!

Amy Gaspard, whose elegant beaded flowers, hair accessories, and wire & bead bonsai are featured at Serendip, has been declared a finalist in the Fire Mountain Gems 2009 Beading Contest! Amy submitted her ethereal crystal cherry tree to the contest. She was recently notified that she is a finalist, so shipped the actual art to Oregon to be judged in person for the second round.


The tree is formed from brown-colored copper wire, seed beads, and about 110 Swarovski crystal flowers. It's mounted on a sheet-moss covered 3 pound rock and sits in a display dome. A photo barely does justice to her meticulous work; from the complex yet elegant root system to the gently turned tree trunk, to the intricate branches touched by glimmering crystals that sparkle in the least light...

Let's all give a quick finger-cross to send our support to Amy for her unique and elegant artwork, and help the judges at Fire Mountain realize what we already know-- this art is definitely award-worthy!!