iron bowl...

i am wondering if there is any other city in america where businesses shut down for football games?? and even though business will be dead today due to all the hubbub, i think i might rather be at the shop than at home with all the screaming and emotional highs and lows of the game...especially since we(my husband) are auburn fans, and our team is likely to get beat.

holiday decorating....

so today i feel like tooting my own horn for a moment....

when we re-opened on tuesday i was faced the daunting task of dressing my forms (mannequins) with no clothing left in the shop. what to do??? well, i'm proud to say that i had a moment of inspiration and headed to hobby lobby where i purchased 2 balls of holiday-ish looking yarn and red wired star garland for $10. i then proceeded to wrap the forms in both and i think they look really festive!! I wish i could figure out holiday decorations for my home that i like as much....i generally can't stand decorating for the holidays and am having an especially hard time right now because i don't have a suitable spot for a tree. (yes, i hear the sound of those of you who've been to my house gasping with disbelief, but it is true!) please don't equate my disdain for holiday decorating with disdain for the holidays in general! on the contrary, i truly enjoy the spirit of the holidays and the extra time with my family and friends. 

anyway...come by and check out the windows and let me know what you think of my yarn/sparkle garland decorated forms!!

we're back.....

after 2 weeks of cleaning up the mess from the fire (both literally and figuritivley), red wagon has re-opened! the store may look a little sparse, but we have a great selection of books, baby legs, automoblox, little twig, and more.

note: we will be closed wednesday and thursday for thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

update...

there has been lots if activity around here even though our doors are closed temporarily! i sincerely hope to have the insurance issues settled very soon so that we can re-open the day after thanksgiving at the very latest. please know that when we re-open there will be plenty of holiday gifts to choose from and even some new lines like Haba toys, Bilibo an others! please check with us soon!

FIRE!!!!!!

thankfully our space didn't go up in smoke, and our hearts go out to the new owners and all the employees of Out Takes restaurant that was destroyed by fire tuesday night. we hope they are able to rebuild quickly!! 

as for red wagon...the smoke left an unfortunate layer of soot over the entire shop which must now be dealt with. SO SORRY we have had to close for a few days to do inventory and address insurance issues. we are hoping to get the space cleaned up early next week and re-open shortly after. please come back and see us for your holiday gift shopping! 

automoblox...

these super cool cars are a fantastic way to introduce your kids to great modern design! they are cars that come apart (but not into a thousand miniscule pieces) and offer tons of building fun. They are available in a large size for $40, and a mini version for $12. You can also get a 3 pack of the minis for $30. The parts are interchangeable, so when they've collected a few, kids can begin to make their own designs using the various parts. a fun gift or stocking stuffer for boys and girls ages 3 and up!!

Claesens and Deglingos are here....

Claesens for girls has arrived!! pajamas, nightgowns, undies, camisoles, and lounge wear are all here in the shop! the prints range this season from classic pink and white check to more exciting black eyelet pj pants with pink details and coordinating stripe top! you'll also find pink and grey hearts, and a colorful retro print paired with navy, and black sweatpants and matching hoodie with animal print lining....very cool!

also new are more of your favorite Deglingos characters in the form of baby lovies, dicovery toys, and rattles!! great holiday gifts for the babies or expectant parents in your family!!

also a reminder about the Homewood Holiday Open House tomorrow night from 5-8!! come by for champagne and get a jump on your holiday shopping.