17 Oct “Grand Opening” for new shop on the block….”Flock”

New South Austin gift boutique at 2120 Oxford, Austin, Texas 78704

  What a wonderful “Grand Opening” for the new shop on the block, FLOCK!  On September 29th this adorable house was filled with “handmade” gift items from local artisans –  from jewelry to candles, all previewed by guests galore.  The tiny threat of a thunderstorm (HA! fat chance in Austin, TX where there hasn’t been rain since Christmas?!?) did not prevent anyone from coming out to this fantastic party.

Congratulations to owners Tamara Carlisle, of Lights Out Candles, and local jeweler and savvy merchandiser, Ashley Woodson!!  And for me, it was extra grand, cause I didn’t have to do a thing that night but show up! (Well, we did make our first cushions for the event…and we’re still plumping them up.).  But I had a chance to actually sit down at an event (yes, on the new cushions) and enjoy talking and laughing with dear friends who came out to show their support.  Thank you to everyone who attended…great fun!  And be sure to stop by Flock next time you’re in S. Austin…you’ll love it!  Enjoy the photos! xoPG

Owners Ashley Woodson and Tamara Carlisle

View of main area of Flock with Deborah Main pillows and cushions on vintage wrought iron sectional

Guests Gavin Tabone, Sarah Atwater, Amy Geltemeyer and Beatriz Mejia

All time supporters and long-time friends, Sandy Alvarez and Cathy Ricks with Deborah Main. Thanks gals, what fun we had!!

Just one of Tamara’s splendid merchandising creations!

Guests perusing one of many collections of handcrafted jewelry from Ashley Woodson, Fat Cat Creations, Three Bishops and Tracy Tenpenny

Such a variety of handmade goodies from clutch purses by Kailo Chic to potted plants by Aloe Sarah.

Antoinette, Catherine Dadey, Tamara Carlisle and Tracy Tenpenny

Hannah Hamrick with owner/merchandiser, Tamara Woodson

Award-winning jewelry designer, Tracy Tenpenny, “Ask Miss A” magazine editor. Rebekkah Adams, and fiancee Rob Johnson

Kathy Carr, Mimsie Sumner, Laura Embree, Tamara Carlisle, Rayma Chase, and Monica Blacburn

Owner Tamara Carlisle with “order clipboard” in hand ready to go!

Deborah Main having fun acting like a “Pillow Goddess”??…Ha!

P.S. We’re still learning about blogging and couldn’t get links to work under photos.  Probably a simple task but one that’ll have to wait for another day.  So here are just a few links for now:  Fat Cat Creations, Three Bishops, Tracy Tenpenny, Kailo Chic, Aloe Sarah.  Stop by the Flock to see many more local designers.