Kicking off the New Year right

I have to say that 2009 was an amazing year. Personally and for Girls Day Out. I learned a lot and grew in ways I never imagined. The rewards from running my own company and designing for women and little girls has been better than anything I ever expected. I have built some wonderful relationships with women in the industry who have challenged me to do things I would have never done without them. So, I have to share in how proud I am for stepping up to the challenge and being selected for the Feb 2010 Country Living Issue. My design is exclusively available from chickspicksbyhillary.com. Thank you Hillary for all of your support and encouragement.

GDO Final Day at The City Market

This Saturday will be my last day at the Charlottesville City Market for 2009. It has been an amazing year for Girls Day Out, but I am definately ready for a short break. This weekend I will have a great variety of goodies. So, take advantage of my last trip to Charlottesville and stock up for holiday gifts. I will take orders for the Heirloom locket and plan to have them shipped by the end of the month. I look forward to seeing everyone. We're expecting gorgeous weather. Don't forget the market hours are now 8am-2pm. See you bright and early!

Here it is!

Last week I stocked up on our newest design from Girls Day Out. I took all that I had on hand to the City Market in Charlottesville, and by 10am, I was sold out! So, I have a good thing going here. And, I will have new inventory on hand this Saturday. Get yours in time for the holidays. The "Heirloom Locket" is a timeless design of handcrafted sterling silver, and domed glass. It is two sided giving you twice the versatility. I've given it my own modern twist by adding a collection of 10 artistic papers. Also,with your purchase, you will receive instructions for me to customize your photo to fit inside and display around your neck. This piece will make the perfect gift for Mom, Best friends, Sisters, teachers, daughters, and the impossible to shop for :) If you are unable to come out to the market this Saturday, please email me at girlsdayout.amy@gmail.com to place your order.
City Market hours:

Saturday November 7th 8a-2pm

Saturday November 14th 8a-2pm

EVENT Charlottesville City Market October 31st 7a to 12 noon

Only three more weeks to purchase GDO at the City Market for 2009. I will tough it out until November 15th, rain, shine, snow, wind or whatever Mother Nature has in store. If you placed an order at Martha's Market for scrabble tile pendants, I will have your orders with me. I was so pleased last Saturday to collect over 200 dollars in donations for Jack Cason. I also was able to contribute 25% of my total sales for the day. The Daily Progress featured an article on Farmer Jack which made the front page. My Challenge was mentioned and I hope we get a big crowd this weekend to continue our efforts to show our support for Farmer Jack and his wife.

EVENT Charlottesville City Market October 24th 7a to 12 noon

As the season for the City Market is winding down, I am still pumping out loads of new designs. I will have them on hand this weekend. This is the time for you to start stocking up on gifts to stash away for the holidays and winter birthdays. My apologies for not toughing it out last weekend. The cold weather kept me home with family. This weekend, I will be there, rain or shine.

I also want to mention a sad situation that touches me deeply. Farmer Jack Cason was injured badly in a car accident on his way to the market last weekend. He suffered burns over 20% of his body and is at UVA hospital undergoing skin graphing while in an induced coma. My heart aches for him and his family. He is such a good man and always puts a smile on my face (and an apple in my hand) when I make my morning stroll to greet everyone on those early saturday mornings. I would like to donate a portion of my sales for the rest of the season to him and his wife. If you purchase from GDO during the next four weeks, 25% of earnings will go to Farmer Jack. He will celebrate his 80th birthday next week...

Save the date! Nov 11-15th in Atlanta GA

Girls Day Out heads South to Atlanta!
When I was asked to participte in the 13th annual Art and Gift Show for Whimsical Wares, there was no hesitation. For our entire Fall Collection of girls clothing, hair accessories and jewelry, you won't want to miss this event.
Check out The Greenhaven Home where items from hand picked artists will be on display and for sale from November 11th-15th. http://www.greenhavenhome.com/

GDO EVENT Martha's Market October 9th, 10th, 11th

Join The Women's Committee of Martha Jefferson Hospital and Wachovia as they present the 16th Annual Martha's Market. More than 70 botiques from across the country will turn the John Paul Jones Arena into a beautiful marketplace.

I hope you all saved the date. This is an event you will not want to miss. I have spent the past few months building inventory for this show and you will see the best selection GDO has ever offered to the public. Here is the link for additional information. http://www.mjhfoundation.org/site/c.fjJVJgMQIqE/b.1851675/k.8BD4/Marthas_Market.htmI hope to see you there!