Almost Fall!

The variety of colors and aromatic scents of the garden are some of life's most awesome gifts!  Gardening is a source of comfort, therapy if you will, for many people.  Personally, for me, it can be a major source of frustration as I definitely do not have a very "green" thumb.  I prefer to visit the magnificent Missouri Botanical Garden located here in St. Louis.  It is a National Historic Landmark and our nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation. Locals know the garden as Shaw's Garden. The land was owned by Henry Shaw, and his estate home from 1850 remains on the garden property and is open for tours. A recent brunch and casual walk through the Garden was exhilarating!  The English Woodlands were lovely and so peaceful. A stop at the pond in the beautifully understated Japanese Gardens to feed the carp is always a must.  Just watching the excitement of the children feeding these large and very colorful fish is a special treat! Then continuing along the path you eventually arrive at the experimental flower and vegetables gardens.  Staff is always present to offer helpful ideas and suggestions for the novice as well as the experienced gardener.  I was surprised to see so many pumpkins already popping out from beneath their large leaves... a sign Fall is not far away. It got me thinking about the months ahead and all the upcomimg fun activities like apple picking and the annual visit to the pumpkin patch. Autumn is perfect too for gathering family and friends for a hayride and roasting marshmallows around a bonfire. You'll want to check out Zoey's Attic for the perfect shirt for all your Fall activities.


Personalized Shirts for Fall from Zoey's Attic

Love the Giraffe!

New Baby Gifts

 

I have always been fascinated by giraffes! They somehow manage to walk along with such grace, and it's truly admirable considering they typically stand about 16-20 feet tall! The average weight of the female giraffe is about 1800 pounds, while the male giraffe averages about 3500 pounds. That's ginormous! Their beautiful patchy coat serves as camouflage in the savannas and woodlands of Africa.  A favorite childhood (and adult) memory is seeing the giraffe family at the zoo. If you're ever in St. Louis you MUST visit our Zoo!  It is world class and admission is free! And another interesting fact is that the gestational period of the giraffe lasts anywhere from 400-460 days!  My goodness, that is well over a years time!  I'm ever so thankful human pregnancy doesn't last nearly that long!  I can only imagine how much I would have weighed at delivery!  So knowing my love for the giraffe, Zoey's Attic offers lots of giraffe designed items from a sweet pacifier by Wubbanub to an even sweeter personalized travel pillow for your toddler. And, if you're looking for a really adorable giraffe design pregnancy announcement shirt or sibling set, you'll also find it here.


Pregnancy Announcement Shirts and Sibling Sets

It's a Monster Truck Party!

Big Brother Monster Truck Raglan

Big Brother Monster Truck Tshirt

Just about all boys (young and old) and lots of girls love trucks! Did you know the home of "BIGFOOT" the original monster truck is here in St. Louis, MO?  Depending on event schedules, you can actually make a visit to BIGFOOT 4x4 and see BIGFOOT#1, the original monster pickup truck. You can also walk around and under BIGFOOT#5, the world's tallest, widest, and heaviest pickup truck.  They have a gift shop with toys, truck clothing, and souvenirs too.  The fascination with monster trucks won't stop here, so why not have a monster truck themed pregnancy announcement or birthday party? Zoey's Attic has the perfect shirt to announce a monster truck lover is about to be a big brother.  Or, have Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts customize a shirt for your very special monster truck birthday party. You can also find tons of fun monster truck birthday items online at Oriental Trading.  Here you will find coordinating monster truck themed paper supplies including plates, napkins, and cups. They also have removable tattoos, erasers, checkered flags, and monster truck filled treat bags for your guests. Oriental Trading has even posted a recipe for monster truck cupcakes. The perfect party dessert! Young and old will love their very own monster truck party!


Back To School Fun!

I attended a private school when I was younger and we always wore a uniform... green plaid jumper with white collared blouse in elementary school, and a gray and gold skirt, white collared blouse, and gray blazer with school emblem during my high school years. My neighborhood friends attended the local public school. They didn't have to wear a uniform, and I was so jealous of them! My big shopping adventure during those years was not for new school clothes, but rather, it was for a special matching short and top set for our annual school picnic at the close of each school year. In those days we didn't return to school from summer vacation until after the Labor Day holiday in early September. So my "street" friends shopped at a nearby mall or local discount store like a K-Mart in early August for "back to school" clothes. Back then (in the olden days as the kiddos refer to them... makes you feel really ancient!) we never had an inkling that one day our "back to school" shopping would be done online! Gee, we didn't even know what the internet was nor did anyone even own a computer! My how times have changed! Now you can do all your "back to school" shopping in the comfort and privacy of your own home!  Be sure to check out Zoey's Attic's collection of "back to school" tees. Any shirt can be customized with the actual class year and also personalized with your child's name if desired. I love the designs at Zoey's Attic and I know you will love them too!


Zoey's Attic Back To School Tees

New Zoey's Attic Website!

Hi friends! Can hardly believe it's already the last day of June 2013!  June was an awesome month!  We were so excited to see so many Dad's receive such special surprises for Father's Day.  Moms, the personalized designs and tweaks to designs you suggested were incredible, and I know those amazing Daddies appreciated your thoughtful Dad's Day gifts!  June has also brought the launch of our new Zoey's Attic site. We're still working out the kinks that always accompany any website upgrade, but overall we're pretty thrilled with the results so far. Hope you like it too!  Zoey's Attic would be nothing without all of your love and support and we are so appreciative! Thank you so much and Happy July! :)


Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts

True Confessions....

Custom Fourth of July T-shirts from Zoey's Attic

True confession here... the Fourth of July isn't my favorite holiday.  As a kid, it meant summer vacation was on the downward slide and I didn't like that scenario at all!  And another true confession... I'm afraid of fireworks! Pyrotechnics really scare me and I'm sorry to have passed this fear on to my daughter as well. I don't like the loud booming noises and I certainly have never enjoyed sparklers. Sadly, someone gets a sparkler burn every year at our family get together. However, I do like watching our community's spectacular firework extravaganza. It is always very professionally done and very pretty with lots of oohs and aahs!  Also, in addition to my independence and great pride in this awesome country I call home, I love the gathering of family and friends for the annual Independence Day barbeque. How exciting would it be to announce to all your loved ones that a precious new baby will be at the celebration next year?  Even better, let one of the kiddos wear an "explosive secret" tee and sit back and enjoy all the fun watching everyone figure out what the shirt says!  Zoey's Attic has super cute personalized tees for this very special day!

Explosive secret front and back design tee



June Is For Dads!

Dad/Kiddo Matching Gift Sets

In less than two weeks it will be the day set aside to celebrate our June honorees... our Dads! I have been so blessed with exemplary male role models whom have supported and loved me through all of my life's trials and tribulations. It is a sad fact that not every child knows the love of a nurturing father, and it is my sincere hope that these children have found someone to fulfill this crucial role for them. Personally, I have only the greatest admiration for the men who surround me and so greatly enrich my life. When I see my brothers and my husband interact with the children, I know they have learned from the best...my precious grandfathers, my own loving father, and my dearly loved father-in-law. They are each in their own unique way a bright and shining example of fatherhood par excellence, and their protective love is deeply felt by all who know them. So, on Father's Day why not surprise the special men in your life with a special gift he will forever cherish. Zoey's Attic can help.

Custom T-shirts for Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles