Sorry... it's been crazy busy here!

I have not posted anything for WAY TOO LONG!   That has been mostly because I have been meeting myself coming (as the expression goes) with so many printing orders and all the other time consuming parts of owning and operating a business...whew.... exhausting (but I'm still loving it!)

My ribbon cutting and grand opening was Thursday, June 23rd and we had a good turn out.
The local Germantown chamber of commerce members were in attendance and very welcoming. Friends and customers came and gave lots of encouragement. We all enjoyed refreshments and getting to know each other.  The responses were all favorable and everyone assured me that the store was going to be a HUGE hit in the community.

So..I guess I will be busier than ever!... I am slowly putting together a potential dream team of helpers.  Once that is in place I hope to have more time to paint and create new designs for you all. 

Meanwhile, the gift selections in the store have been expanded to include some BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY (by local artists, of course!).  We have some gorgeous necklaces, earrings

and some UNIQUE COCKTAIL RINGS - hand fashioned from vintage Czech crystal buttons... HOW ORIGINAL!!

 AND... really cute pins and clips in flower shapes made of pretty fabrics and felts.

Our local seamstress has been busy fashioning custom LAUNDRY BAGS (great for the big kids going off to college) in FAB FABRICS...featuring college colors and sorority mascots. 

We also now have the CUTEST APRONS for Mother and Daughter.

Coming soon...CUSTOM KOOZIE COVERS... sophisticated fabrics with a beautiful monogram.. give your favorite CAN some CLASS!

THE NEST(the baby room)  has been filled with the sweetest, unique little layettes, wraps, stuffed animals and more for baby with custom monogramming and embroidery available.

There are completely CUTE stuffed animals and the most ORIGINAL...

 hand made stitched felt hair clips for you little girl

And for the new MOM.. we have very chic diaper bags and of course Original Ink's very original thank you notes.

Original Ink carries the Elizabeth W line of fragrances... a GREAT gift.

AND!!!! the ART and PARTY room is finished.  It is a great space that feature paintings by local artists and provides a venue for small group gathering of 12-15 persons.... does your BOOK CLUB, KNITTING CLUB or BIBLE STUDY group need a place to meet.  Come check it out and see if it might be just the answer to the problem of where to gather for your small group.

MORE IDEAS IN THE WORKS FOR THE ART AND PARTY ROOM - STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.
SO.. that is the latest from Original Ink.  Please come in and see us if you have not already.  I think you will be amazed.  Folks have said that Original Ink has been a well kept secret but that cat is about to LEAP out of the bag. (another expression... my momma had a lot of em')
So come shop early.  Many of our gift items are hand made and one-of-a-kind ...so come in soon.