Pixie Dust

Spring Hours & New Arrivals

Pixie Dust — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:53:26 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Our Spring Hours begin this week (as long as the weather cooperates!):

Wednesday 4-7 (during Brunswick’s Farmers’ Market, located right behind the store)Thursday 12-4

Friday 12-4

Saturday 11-4

Sunday 12-4

and by appointment

New Arrivals

* Chicco high chair

* Thomas the Tank collapsable playhouse

* peek-a-blocks- lots and lots!

* Little People castle, house, farm, Noah’s ark, train, carousel, etc.

* long white shelf with hooks (girly flowers)

* Leap Frog musical play table

* Playtex hipster (sling for up to 35lbs)

* Curious George wall hanging

* summer clothes and shoes in most sizes

Check our selection of bathing suits, sandals, shorts, tops, sundresses, and sunhats before you head out of town for your warm weather wardrobe! Boys and girls sizes 0m-16 and maternity xs-plus.

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

Spring Hours & Mothers’ Day Sale!

Pixie Dust — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:01:23 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Announcing Spring Store Hours:

Wednesday (starting May 13): 4-7*

Thursday: 12-4

Friday: 12-4

Saturday: 11-4

Sunday: 12-4

and by appointment!

* Brunswick’s Farmers’ Market begins next week! (Original ribbon-cutting date of May 6 postponed due to the weather.) You can buy produce, breads, dairy products, soaps, plants and more- all locally grown or made! The market will be held each Wednesday evening in Railroad Square (right behind Pixie Dust!).

That said, we’ll be closed THIS Sunday (May 10) to celebrate Mothers’ Day with family.

Mothers’ Day Specials (Thursday-Saturday)

25% off all maternity clothes (mothers-to-be have to look good!)

20% off all kids clothes (mothers have to get their kids looking good!)

New in the Store

* girls size 2/3/4/5 and 12/14/16 summer

* boys size 5/6/7/8/12/16 summer

* boys size 10 jeans, shorts, and suit (pants, vest, shirt)

* infant toys

* Hello Kitty storage bins

* chapter books

* musical tea set

* more toys!

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

May First Friday & “Animal” Sale!

Pixie Dust — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:26:31 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

The bad news first: We’ll be closed today and tomorrow during regular hours. We apologize for the late notice.

Now, on to the good news!

Tomorrow is First Friday, so come celebrate

Pet-a-palooza with us from 5-9pm. We’ll have a craft for kids and you can take 20% off any animal-involved purchase (pet items, stuffed animals, clothing with animals, etc.).

New Items

* complete, like-new train table set: table with drawers, train, lots of track, and tons of accessories

* Evenflo high chair

* VTech Smartbook games

* Kelty backpack carrier

* wooden rocking horse

* girls size 4 clothes- lots of dresses and great brands

including Ralph Lauren, Lilly Pulitzer, and Laura

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* girls sizes 10-16 clothes- shorts, tops, HSM, Limited

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* tons of VHS movies: Disney, live action, G to PG-13

Coming Soon: Brunswick’s Farmers Market will be held from 4-7 on Wednesday evenings through the summer, starting May 6. The market will include local vendors with meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, and plants. It is right behind Pixie Dust, and we’ll be open Wednesday evenings- you can even use our back entrance!

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all!

See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

New Year’s Sale & Consigner News

Pixie Dust — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:34:05 +0000

Happy New Year from Pixie Dust!

Sales

This weekend, celebrate First Friday’s “Out with the Old, In with the New” theme with BIG savings store-wide. Take 25% off your ENTIRE purchase! 50% off select clothing. The only exceptions are our handmade gifts. Sales all weekend long- stop in Friday-Sunday!

Store Hours

First Friday (January 2) 11-5

Saturday & Sunday (January 3 & 4) 12-4

Pixie Dust will be CLOSED the weekend of January 9-11.

Store Happenings

We welcome another local artisan to Pixie Dust’s lineup- come check out our sample custom-made wooden train table! You can also order stepstools and kid-sized dining/game tables. The craftmanship is excellent! (We had a table designed for the Pixie Grandparents’ house for Christmas- they love it and we all loved the extra elbow room at Christmas dinner!)

Consigner News

Fourth quarter checks are ready for pick up! (Please note store hours above.) If you had $5.00+ in sales, you have a check waiting for you at the store. Remember, if you spend your check at Pixie Dust, you’ll receive 10% off your entire purchase! (And that’s in ADDITION to our weekend sales January 2-4!!!)

Accounts with no activity in 6 months will be closed as of January 4. “No activity” = 1) no sales, 2) no new items consigned, and 3) no contact with Pixie Dust. If you are a consigner who hasn’t been active since July, please let us know if you would like your account remain open.

We will not be accepting winter clothing any longer EXCEPT jeans (in all sizes). We will be accepting spring clothing consignments in February… we’ll send the exact date along soon! Spring clothing may include some long sleeve and long pant items in lightweight fabrics. We are still accepting non-clothing consignments.

Have a safe and happy New Year! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

December 1st Friday & Hometown Holidays

Pixie Dust — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:59:15 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Store Hours & Events

Now through Christmas- Pixie Dust will be open Thursdays, 11-3! That’s in addition to our Friday - Sunday hours.

This weekend is First Friday- we’ll be open until 9! The town Christmas tree lighting is at 6:30, and there will be a children’s holiday party at City Park from 7-8:30. Come downtown, stop into the store for some holiday shopping, and enter your name in the German Pickle Ornament drawing.

December 13 is Hometown Holidays- we’ll be opening early and closing late as holiday activities will take place downtown throughout the day. Check the Main Street website (www.brunswickmainstreet.org) for details.

Sales

Fall & Winter Clothing Sale! 10-40% off ALL clothes in the store, including maternity & infants! dress up, shoes, and accessories not included

December 5-7 (First Friday): 20% off VHS, DVD, and music

December 12-14 (Hometown Holidays): 20% off bedding and decor

December 19-21: 20% off all toys

December 26-28:

New in the Store

MORE wooden train track and train accessories
Thomas the Tank books
Winnie the Pooh books
Thomas the Tank, Elmo, etc. on VHS (20% off!)
Easy Bake Oven (Real Meals model with accessories)
Pack & Plays (2)
Bratz dolls
girls and boys clothes in 0-18m
boys size 8-12 clothes
Christmas books, cards, ornaments

Did You Know…?

Pixies are also called “piskies” and “pigsies” (according to Wikipedia, so it’s true!). Would you shop at Pigsie Dust?

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

Start Your Holiday Shopping Now!

Pixie Dust — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:07:53 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Store Hours & Events

Regular store hours this weekend: Friday –Sunday 12-5

In December, Pixie Dust will be open on Thursdays, exact hours to be determined!

December 5 is First Friday- we’ll be open until 9! The town Christmas tree lighting is at 6:30, and there will be a children’s holiday party at the Railroad Museum from 7-8:30. Come downtown, stop into the store for some holiday shopping, and enter your name in the German Pickle Ornament drawing.

Sales

This weekend, take 25% off all books, games, and puzzles

November 29-30 (closed Nov. 28): 10% off new (unused/unopened) toys

December 5-7 (First Friday): 20% off VHS, DVD, and music

December 12-14 (Hometown Holidays): 20% off bedding and decor

December 19-21: 20% off all toys

December 26-28: TBD

New in the Store- Toys Galore!

clothes: boys 18m-4 and girls 8-juniors
shoes: boys 6,7,8 and big girls 3, 13, 1
VTech Winnie the Pooh Sort n’ Learn Cart
Fisher Price Rescue Heroes Aquatic Rescue Command Center- plus tons more Rescue Hero stuff including Voice Tech Rescue Jet, Quick Response Helicopter, Quick Response Watercraft, and lots of heroes with video voice tech backpacks- awesome gift!
Megablocks sets- two 80 piece sets in original packaging and one construction set
Playskool Cushy Cruisin Fire Truck and Dump Truck
IQ Baby My-Oh-My Octopi (the BIG one!)
Thomas the Tank/Brio-compatible wooden train track and accessories (track sold by the piece)
Barbie-sized furniture and tons of furnishings- including canopy bed and stocked refrigerator
games and books- oh, and they’re 25% off this weekend!!!

Did You Know…?

You don’t need toys in their original boxes to have a swell Christmas morning! Less trash to tote to the curb in the chilly weather, and buying pre-owned usually means “no assembly required”! Shop green and save green today.

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

Start Holiday Shopping Now- Sales Abound!

Pixie Dust — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:35:37 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Store Hours

Regular hours this weekend (12-5 Friday-Sunday) and next weekend. We’ll be closed Friday, November 28 (enjoy your Black Friday shopping!), open 12-5 November 29-30.

Store Events

Look for 25% off selected fall clothing this weekend, and sales on select items every week from now through the new year!

November 21-23: 25% off books, games, puzzles

November 28-30: 10% off new (unused/unopened) toys

December 5-7: 20% off VHS, DVD, and music

December 12-14: 20% off bedding and decor

December 19-21: 20% off all toys

December 26-28: TBD

New at the Store

* girls sizes 5/6/7 in Ralph Lauren, Flapdoodle, Gap, and more!

* boys sizes 2/3/4 in Gymboree, Old Navy, Childrens Place, etc.

* boys (twins!) sizes 18 & 24 months and shoes sizes 6 & 7

* baby gates

* stroller connectors

* ride-on pony with sound and action (holds up to 80 lbs.)

* Dora the Explorer plush chair

* pristine condition art easel complete with no-spill paint cups

* airplane-theme crib set: dust ruffle, quilt, bumper, rug, and mobile

* basinette (white and navy)

In Search Of/For Sale (for items too bulky for the shop- let us know if you want to sell or buy!)

ISO an oak crib/changing table/dresser set (or pieces) in great shape

FS outdoor climbing toys (Little Tykes)

if you have contributions to this section, please feel free to email Allison at pixie_dust@ymail.com

Did you know….?

”Pixie Dust” is the name of the powdery substance made from pig’s bladder that was used to regenerate a severed finger? Cool stuff, eh?

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison

Fall Events and New Items

Pixie Dust — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:42 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Store Events & Happenings

We are sorry to announce that our portrait sessions with photographer Christopher Vigliotti have been postponed until further notice. But we’re happy to note that the reason is because of Christopher’s busy schedule this fall and winter- his success has made commiting to First Fridays at the store impossible for now.

We hope to see you in Brunswick on November 2 for the town’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade. Opening ceremonies commence at 1, and the parade starts at 2.

November’s First Friday theme is “Taste of the Town.” We hope you’ll join us for kid and adult treats on November 7 from 5-9.

Sale Information: All costumes and dress-up items are 10% off through the end of October.

New at Pixie Dust

* ergo Baby carrier (black and green): http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/babycarriers/item/BC6G/

* boys’ infant clothing

* boys’ sizes 3, 4, 5 clothes from Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom, etc.

* American Girl brand girl’s dress (size 14) and doll’s matching dress, Chocolate Cherry holiday line-

gorgeous and perfect for the holidays

* excellent condition retro-style Radio Flyer tricycle- great gift!:

http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Classic-Dual-Tricycle/dp/B00004TXM7

Did You Know…?

So far in October, our toy/book/DVD sales have been even bigger than our clothing sales! Pixie Dust is a great

This Weekend: First Friday & Railroad Days!

Pixie Dust — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:37:27 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

Store Happenings

This weekend should be a gorgeous couple of days to visit Brunswick during its heritage celebration weekend. Friday is the city’s First Friday, so Pixie Dust will be open until 9, and local photographer Christopher Vigliotti will return to take free children’s portraits. To complement the theme of “Heritage Days,” we’ll have an antique toy ride-on train as a prop for the photos.

On Saturday and Sunday, Pixie Dust will be open for extended hours as part of the city’s Railroad Days celebration. Store artists Skip Virgilio (Flights of Fancy tin airplanes), Sandra Sherbinko (one-of-a-kind jewelry), and Alyssa Adams (Lollipop Lane hair accessories) will be outside the shop, along with other crafters, artists, and vendors along Potomac Street.

Store Hours This Weekend: Friday, 12-9; Saturday & Sunday, 10-5

This weekend is a great time to get outfitted for Halloween! We still have plenty of costumes to choose from in sizes 3-month to 14.

Celebrating a birthday in October? We’ll be sending October birthday coupons out later today. Use them this weekend (or anytime this month) for $5 off any purchase of $25 or more! If you haven’t signed up for birthday coupons, send us your children’s names and birthdates to start receiving them.

Pixie Dust has expanded! We’ve added over 24 linear feet of clothing racks by opening up the former storage room as retail space- that’s a big closet! Our toys and books have also moved; come check out our new store space!

New Arrivals

We added eight NEW consigners in September, and had many of you return as consigners with fall and winter clothing, too. We’ve recently added to nearly all of our sizes in both boys and girls, particularly in sizes 3-month to 8. Our coats are out now, too (when we opened up the storage room, we couldn’t wait on putting them on the racks any longer!).

* plus-sized maternity! we have several tops and bottoms in this hard-to-find range

* Halloween clothing and novelty items

* hand-crotched booties in fun colors and larger sizes

* foam bath toys

* more doll clothing (fits American Girl and Bitty Baby)

* a Bitty Baby doll and Bitty Baby outfits

For Consignors

The third quarter ended this week, so we’ll be writing checks for any account with $5 or more. Checks will be ready for pick up by NEXT weekend, though we’ll try to get them done by Saturday. If we have a self-addressed, stamped envelope from you, your check will arrive by the 15th. Spend your check at Pixie Dust and receive 10% off your entire purchase!

Did You Know…?

Pixie Dust was once a pharmacy! The original pharmicist’s son came in a few weeks ago with his adult daughter- they were both happy to see the space housing a happy business. If there were more room in here, we’d put a soda counter back in place!

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all. See you soon at Pixie Dust! Allison

September 1st Friday & New Items

Pixie Dust — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:27:58 +0000

Greetings from Pixie Dust!

This weekend is Brunswick’s First Friday celebration; the theme is The Great Outdoors. We’ll be open until 9pm, and local photographer Christopher Vigliotti will join us for complimentary child portraits. Samples of his work are in previous posts.

This weekend only, we will close at 3:00 on Saturday (a certain Pixie Dust daughter is turning 4, and we can’t miss the party!). As always, we can open the store by appointment- just call or email for a time!

We are thrilled to have two more local artists showcase their work at Pixie Dust:

Lollipop Lane custom hair bows and accessories are made in Poolesville, Maryland. We have a gorgeous selection of clippies, bows, pony streamers, and headbands in the store, and we can take custom orders for sports teams, cheer squads, birthday parties, etc.

Bedelia Dolls are handmade in Frederick, Maryland from scrap quilting fabric. They are washable and non-breakable, both decorative and practical. They can be custom made with remnants from your child’s outgrown clothes and blankies- a one-of-a-kind heirloom. Bedelia’s creator also makes mini-dolls and crotched bibs and booties, perfect for christening or special occasions.

New Arrivals

* variety of Barbie DVDs

* Pottery Barn Kids ABC toddler quilt (primary colors)

* Fisher Price Great Adventure pirate boat, pirates, and knights

* wooden blocks

* books, book, books!

* fall clothes: girls sizes 18m- 2T and 5/6, boys sizes 4 and 5

Did You Know?

Pixie Dust maintains two bins of $1 in-season clothing items- check the floor in front of the counter for great deals on well-loved, new-to-you items!

If you haven’t seen us today, you haven’t seen it all! See you soon at Pixie Dust- Allison