An Exciting April

 

    You know what they say, "April showers bring...." well, lots of fun stuff!

    The Doodling Bug is kicking off April right! We have all new products, all new Shoppe Gals, and participating in lots of Downtown Apex Events. We are excited to have ya'll be a part of this spring as we head into warmer weather together.

First and foremost, lets here it for our new Shoppe Gals! *drumroll* 

Meet Kristen! She is in school for her degree in Library Sciences and is from Apex! She knows all the good spots so feel free to ask her any questions about the area! 

Next up, meet Autumn! She is coming to us from Florida and has extensive background in retail and operations. She has a passion for fashion and loves to show off our cute outfits at The Doodling Bug 😎🐛

Be sure to stop by and say hello to these new, beautiful faces as you will be seeing them around the shoppe!

We are also partaking in a lot of the Downtown Apex festivities this month! 

The Peak Pig Festival is on! Starting Friday, April 14th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM &

Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Stop by The Doodling Bug in between trying all the delicious foods and listening to live music. 

Downtown Apex's second Boutique Craw is happening April 21stl! Grab your besties and save the date for a Boutique Crawl! Join us for a fun night of shopping downtown Apex!

Grab your passport at any participating boutique and travel to every boutique. You'll be entered to win one of 3 PRIZES! Plus, we're donating 5% of the evening's sales to Western Wake Crisis Ministry. What's not to love??

Downtown Apex Earth Fest- Saturday, April 22nd from noon till 4:00 PM. Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival offering ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate our planet. Downtown Apex will be filled with local vendors and food trucks. Will also be hosting Earth Expo by local students, live music, and of course, fabulous finds at The Doodling Bug!

With all the excitement downtown, us Shoppe Gals at The Doodling Bug are super thrilled to get spring rolling! Trying on all the new gingham dresses, our brand-new floral earrings, and our super cute llama slippers (who doesn't need a pair of those??). 

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An Exciting April

Love Is In The Air

 

Happy February Y'all! Shoppe Gal Caley here!

It's the month in which we celebrate LOVE and all of the amazing products that we have at The Doodling Bug for you to fall in love with! 

What are your plans for the month and how are you showing those you love how much they mean to you? One fun way is to leave a loved one a sweet note each morning for them to find before they head to work or school. It's a thoughtful way to show that you care and to remind them to have a happy day.  Another fun Valentine's month activity is to plan a special meal for your family or partner. You can plan a Valentine's-themed meal with a heart-shaped pizza and fun red drinks!

To accompany the fun that you're planning at your home you can incorporate some of our fun household products such as our line of dishtowels that have some pretty hilarious messages on them. Salsa anyone?! If you feel like getting cozy in this chilly weather, I suggest checking out our Be My Valentine Blush sweater and our Striped in Love sweater. Both of these sweaters are so warm and perfectly match the February theme of love!  

Of course, all of these purchases will be even sweeter with our upcoming Galentine's Day celebration which we are celebrating on Saturday, February 13th. Stop by the shoppe Saturday to enjoy a 20% discount on all items. We hope that you will love our selection and will pick out some perfectly lovely items. We are ready for you to love our  merchandise as much as we do!

Happy Love Month! 

xoxo, Shoppe Gal Caley

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Love Is In The Air

Hello March

Hi shoppers!  We are approaching one of my favorite months for a few reasons.  I love March, because the weather finally starts to get warmer, flowers start to bloom and it's my birthday month!

Spring always has the prettiest weather to enjoy the outdoors. With warmer days to come, it's a perfect time to walk around Downtown Apex and come to visit us at The Doodling Bug!

With Spring being right around the corner, we have you covered with a bunch of cute Spring pieces!  We have a multitude of graphic tees perfect for warm weather.  We also have super cute flower rings that will put you right in the Spring mood.  With the season approaching we will have even more items to fulfill your Spring shopping, so we would love to see you!

xo

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Hello March

Happy Summer, from Shoppe Gal Kathleen!

Happy Summer, Glitter Bugs! I hope that everyone is enjoying their Summer. I know it has been a hot one, but we will survive! Haha!! Especially when we have pools to play in, lakes to cool off while floating and boating and our beautiful beaches to visit. Well, you have to admit, a little AC doesn't hurt either.  ;)

The shoppe has been so fun this Summer. We have revamped the sales floor several times with all of our new pretties that we get each week. I can't wait for you all to see it, if you haven't already. It seems to be just sparkling more than ever!

We have been serving free lemonade to our customers all Summer. Especially on those hot days when you have friends and family in town and are showing them our wonderful Historic Downtown Apex. It's so great when you stop in, do a little shopping, have some cool lemonade and we get to chat for a little while. It really makes my day!

I have met so many wonderful customers this summer from all over the world. I love hearing your stories and learning about where you are from while you pin our "Where are y'all visiting from?" map. The pins are getting more and more abundant each week. It's super cool to see them all shine.

I know this sounds crazy, but towards the end of last month we even started putting out our Fall products. They are selling like hotcakes. I know, I know, you don't want to think about the cool Fall weather yet, but it's upon us and it's never too early to prepare and pick up something that catches your eye instead of later when it may be gone. I know I do it. If I have to have it, then it's a done deal. I know most of you feel the same.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer and I look forward to seeing you in the shoppe soon!

xo Shoppe Gal Kathleen.

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Happy Summer, from Shoppe Gal Kathleen!

The Shoppe Gals and You

Our Shoppe Gals are one of a kind and you, our customers, make our lives even more delightful. We like to think that in our small, but bright, eclectic, sparkly and decadently pink shoppe, is where the Shoppe Gals make magic just for you. 

We love to welcome you with a smile and a warm, "hey y'all" or "good afternoon, welcome".  We are always there to help you with your questions and to make friendly conversation. And, don't forget we love giving stickers out to your kiddos and treats to your canine pets.

Our Shoppe Gals are a tight-knit bunch that make a point to work hard together. Constantly adding new items to the shoppe floor for every persons taste. Rearranging walls. Making new signs to make you giggle and smile. Decorating for the seasons. Updating our, Glitter Bugs email list, so you always know what will be adoring the floor next. Sending out Instagram and Facebook social media story posts, to keep you up to date daily with our everyday happenings and excitement.

It is always good vibes everywhere, inside and out. Before you even step through our door, you'll see a bulletin board with complements and good thoughts.  You're awesome, you're beautiful, and you're a treasure. But sometimes we need reminders. So grab a happy thought, slip it in your wallet, or tape it to your mirror, because we don't want you to ever forget how fabulous you are.

Today and always, we will have a special bond with our customers. Our friends. It is because of you that our small shoppe thrives and that the Shoppe Gals love our jobs so much. We can't wait to see you again soon, whether you live close by, or fly in from time-to-time, please stop in as often as you can. :)

xo Shoppe Gal Kathleen.

P.S. I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to leave a comment here any time. Also, please feel free to share our blog. The more the merrier.  Have a great day!

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The Shoppe Gals and You

Oh What fun, The Christmas Parade!

Wow, last night was spectacular! It was my first Apex Christmas Parade with The Shoppe Gals. It was so much fun! I think that I just need to show you how wonderful it was!

We are piling into the cutest pink VW Bug ever!

Ready to head to the staging area for all of the parade goers. 
Yes, that is 5 of us squeezed into this cute little eye-lashed Bug. Haha!!

Shoppe Gal Katie grabbed a photo of all of the Santa beanies following us to our parade staging spot. 
Loved this sight!

We did our best to stay dry. Our wonderful shoppe Owner, Julie, was prepared as usual... gloves, rain ponchos, umbrellas, snacks and drinks. She is just so wonderful and we all appreciate her so much.

Selfie time with... Shoppe Gal Isabelle.

With Shoppe Gals Laura and Katie. Always fun with these two!

Shoppe Gal Kaitlyn

Shoppe Gal Sydney

Our sweet little vehicle all Christmas Parade ready and big smiles from Julie and Isabelle. 

Love those eyelashes!!

Even though it was raining, everyone was in great spirits. It was so great!

Don't you just love our monogrammed hats?!?! Make sure you ask one of us Shoppe Gals next time you are in The Doodling Bug for her phone number. She is amazing!

The monogrammed Santa hat crew. A great one at that!
I really am so happy that I get to spend my days with these ladies.

It takes a village and this was ours last night. Thank you everyone for making the night so fun!

Merry Christmas!

Santa finished the parade with his sweet smile.

That's a wrap! Thank you for joining me through our Christmas Parade photo brigade. If you would like to see more photos and videos you can find them on our Shoppe Gals Instagram and also our Facebook page. 

Please don't forget to share this blog with your friends and family. We also welcome comments and compliments. Have an amazing holiday season!

xo Shoppe Gal Kathleen.

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Oh What fun, The Christmas Parade!