It was a great weekend. Thank you so much to all of you for coming. We are in complete awe at how sweet everyone was. It is one thing to chat on the phone or via email but to meet in person just takes it to another level. Thank you so much.
You like the new sign? Loree Alayne just sent me over some great pics. Be sure to check out her blog for some more. They're so awesome.
Carla and her crew sent us over the most amazing, I mean amazing bouquet of flowers. The scent filled the room. I'm pretty much speechless about these. And all my lovelies at MJC and Anne got David and me the most beautiful painting in the planet. Just you wait.
There's a lot more pics to share but I need to get the boys in bed. So I'll save it for later. I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all your support and kind words and for just being so wonderful. Thank you. You guys have totally made a dream of mine come to life.
And lastly for those of you who could not make it, be patient. We are trying to bring some good stuff to everyone soon. Very soon. It's just a matter of a few more photos and a click of a button, so think before you hit "buy it now". It's all good.
and I stole this from the One Lucky Guitar website. I just had to share. They make us seem so cool. And to think they know us in real life, and we are, for real, not this cool. Gosh, gotta love them guys..and gals.
26 Jun 09 / Matilda Jane Open House
Sometimes when we think back on our relationship with Matilda Jane Clothing Co., we feel like we got to see The Rollin' Stones at the Marquee Club in 1962. Because now, quite frankly, the company is selling out stadiums worldwide. The difference is, Matilda Jane's still got it!
Back in 2004, when we first met MJCC owner and designer Denise
DeMarchis, this little clothing line was something she did in her spare
time, in a spare room, and for a few dozen customers. But you could
tell that something very special was going on. We created Denise's
identity suite, including business cards and hangtags-work that took on
a life of its own, eventually being featured in the prestigious design
annuals from Print and HOW magazines, and in three
coffee-table book collections of business identities from around the
world (and effectively cementing OLG's reputation along the way). Since
then, Matilda Jane has exploded-with nearly 100 "trunk keepers" across
the country, 14 local employees and a new 6,000 square foot design
facility and warehouse (right around the corner from us in
"Bricktown"). We've put together the identities for three more product
lines for MJCC, as well as four brochures, event collateral, promo
pieces and even t-shirt design. For the 2009 catalog, Nate Utesch
introduced original illustration to the mix, and the layout took MJCC
to an even higher level-and the illustrations will even serve as a
fabric pattern for future clothing.
Anyway, you can
experience it all for yourself this weekend, when Matilda Jane Clothing
Co. hosts its first-ever open house and art fair, at 435 East
Brackenridge in downtown Fort Wayne. Doors are open on Saturday, June 27th, from 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, June 28th, from 10AM-2PM. People are flying in from around the country to be a part of this sale.
Checked your blog first thing after being away from computer since Sunday. You made my day with the idea that those who really wanted to come (anyone who had seen the beautiful items) and could not may have an opportunity to purchase. That really is great!!!
Looks and sounds like the Art Fair was much fun......next year I hope!!!
Happy Year to you!
Posted by: lois | July 01, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Oh, please, please, please, make some of the 435 art fair items available to all of us so we don't have to pay the BIN prices! (not that they aren't worth it, I just want to stay married!) I am getting ready to purchase because I can't wait much longer for the cuteness!!!
Posted by: Julie | June 30, 2009 at 06:57 PM
"good stuff to everyone"
I can't wait to hear more about this...!
Posted by: Cynthia | June 30, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Awww!!! Hoiw awesome to pull up your blog & see my Face!!! :0) Can't you tell how much fun i was having & How exciting it was to be there?? Seriously...I had the BEST time this weekend!!! I hope you did too!!! I did a WHOLE lot of dancing this weekend & I ache ALLL OVER!!! LOL! My girls were sooo excited about all the things I brought home for them! I can not WAIT for Plymouth!!!!!
Posted by: Tina M. | June 30, 2009 at 01:38 AM
I had such a great weekend. Thank you for allowing me to meet up with my 'friends', especially Lisa, who is as wonderful IRL as I imagined. I don't think I stopped smiling all weekend! You are all so gorgeous and am looking forward to seeing you all again next year!
Posted by: JackieF | June 29, 2009 at 05:46 PM
I was not able to attend the 435 Art Fair this year, but keep doing it because I have a year to plan the trip! I would love to see some things online so I don't have to pay crazy prices. My absolute favorite is the Doe/Deer Tank. It's absolutely precious. It reminds me of the first time my parents took me to a movie in 1975 (I was 5 years old)....BAMBI!
Posted by: Ramona | June 29, 2009 at 03:17 PM
I would love to see the 435 be available for online purchase! The pics you have shared are amazing! Thank you. I will refrain from hitting the rediculous BIN button and remain patient. I am hoping you have plenty of size 2's left. Thanks again!
Posted by: Katie | June 29, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Wow, 435 looks like it was amazing. I am DYING over the owl knot that I spotted... hoping and praying I will get a chance to buy one. :) Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Athensgirl | June 29, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Happy Birthday...can't wait to see the painting and the pics!
LAUREN-I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN 6'S (Frank1cg@aol.com) I leave for vacation tomorrow morning until the 7th.
Posted by: Paci Smuggla | June 29, 2009 at 01:43 PM
I'm so happy to hear everything went perfectly! I can't wait to see more photos of all the fun. I wish I could have come.
I sure hope there are some size 6's in the fun to come. :)
Posted by: Meli | June 29, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Lauren,
4's possibly for me if you have any left.
jewelwing @ earthlink.net (remove spaces).
Tracy
Posted by: tracy s | June 29, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Sounds like a Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary are in order...I wish you the best!! Go on a vacation, you need it!!! I can't wait for a on-line 435?????hhmmmmm keepin my fingers crossed!! Take Care!!
Posted by: 5AmericansInBritian | June 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Hey...tell Lynette or Kayla to write my damn name on the back of the painting too...I'm gonna check on my next visit...Hope you had a wonderful birthday and anniversary dearest!
Posted by: Michelle Huesgen | June 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Lauren~ I would love to see what you have in a size 4!! drehder@wat.midco.net Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Oliviasbrokemomma | June 29, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Lauren~I am interested in 2, 4's and 6's. cjkpotts@yahoo.com
BTW...I have heard it was amazing, and am sad I had to cancel at the last minute. Thanks to the MJC crew for trying to make some available for the rest of us!
Posted by: Jessica | June 29, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Lauren - size 4 is what we need! I wasn't able to go :-(
simpleered1@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Michelle
I hope you have another 435 next year so I can make it!!!
Posted by: Michelle | June 29, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Lauren ~ I would love to buy something from you in a size 2.....I would be so appreciative to get just one thing that has some orange in it to go with my lifesaver ruffles. I can pay TODAY! laurafab@aol.com
Posted by: Laura Ann | June 29, 2009 at 07:40 AM
I love seeing all of the pictures from the art fair. It's so nice of you to try and make your stuff available for everyone.
I didn't get to go to 435 but I did have someone pick up a couple of things for me.
Posted by: tymberella | June 29, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday!
I can't tell you how sad it was to see all of the stuff come up on that large auction site even before shopping ended. And the prices...yikes.
Don't laugh...I shrieked out loud when I read your blog this morning! Oh goodness...the chance to share in the 435 love?!? Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you a million times over!
Posted by: Ana | June 29, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Denise-you have to be one of the most caring people ever! To try to make it available for everyone. Hope you had a wonderful day with your family and were able to celebrate.
I'm going to have to have a HUGE garage sale so I could put a BIG fat payment on that card of mine so I could buy MORE MJ!!!! :)
Posted by: christine | June 29, 2009 at 05:47 AM
I'm so HAPPY to hear there is a possibility of a chance to buy some 435 items for us West Coast MJ Fans. I think it is so nice that you keep your beautiful clothes affordable even though you could probably get a lot more for them. You are so SWEET!!! There are things I have seen from the 435 Art Fair that I love but I refuse to pay a ridiculous amount for them. It all works out in the end...
Posted by: Holly's Mama | June 29, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Happy Birthday Denise!!! And David too!!!
Posted by: Holly's Mama | June 29, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Denise and Co. - I have heard back from several people who got to go just how much fun the weekend was - though hot and crowded - everyone was so happy and nice - thats so awesome to hear! Cant wait to start seeing pictures of everyones DD in their treasures and look forward to seeing how the rest of us can get our hands on some of the art fair pieces with out hitting the BIN button!!!
Enjoy your cake - you deserve it
Posted by: katie m | June 29, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Lauren - I am interested in extra sz 2's :)
you can email me at amtnbikerswife@hotmail.com
thanks!
Posted by: katie m | June 29, 2009 at 01:50 AM
Happy BD, Denise & David! You both totally rock!! My daughter's 7th BD party was today (her actual BD was last week) ... with a dozen or so 2nd-graders-to-be ... oh my gosh, it was sooo much fun!!! Of course, she picked out her Fiona Loves Pink peasant top & Goldie Ruffles to wear & got one compliment after another ... happens every time :-).
Posted by: Just Another MJC-holic | June 29, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Happy Birthday
&
Happy Anniversary
To you both! :)
Enjoy........
Posted by: Lil | June 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM
WOW- 435 was amazing! Thanks to the whole gang for going above and beyond (way beyond!) I spent entirely too much money and have more stuff than can fit in my daughter's closet! If anyone is interested in purchasing some of my extra size 4 items (and a couple of accidental size 2s and 6s) then give me a buzz via email. It might just save me from divorce court! No jacking up the price- just enough to cover sales tax and shipping to you.
Posted by: Lauren Jacobs | June 29, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Wait - could it be the one you want - The Smoker? The huge one?
Posted by: tracy s | June 28, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I think you now own that sweet seventies painting - or the one you love in the restaurant! I hope so. You so deserve it!
Posted by: tracy s | June 28, 2009 at 11:47 PM
OKAY...IS PLATINUM THE NAME OF YOUR PAINTING??!! I really hope it's also something David is buying you LOL but was wondering...hmmmm.... I checked out Anne's site and didn't see any with that name...so show us the painting girl!
Also, I LOVE the new sign...so cool but would we expect anything but? ;)
Posted by: MY4LOVES | June 28, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Happy Day of your Birth!!! and yes...you really are that cool. Uncool people could not make the cool clothes you do...just NOT possible.
Posted by: KeeKe(the O.G.) | June 28, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Thanks for sharing the pictures - I know everyone had a blast! If you ever come to the east coast I will be there!! How about a NYC show? Or Philly? You can drop the boys over to my pool while you set up. :)
So hmmm ... maybe we'll be buying online again, huh? That is so exciting and at the same time makes me think UH OH because my wallet is still hurting from the last online art fair! But bring it on!!
Posted by: Wendy Ring-Dawg | June 28, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Happy Birthday!!
You're so sweet to think of us that weren't able to make it! Hopefully everyone will be kind if they get something or not ;)
Posted by: MY4LOVES | June 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Denise -
I'm gonna say it one more time...Girl YOU are so blessed!!!!!! WOW!
That's all I can say! Live and Love it!
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Susan aka mi*lolli | June 28, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Happy Birthday! thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to purchase these beautiful pieces! i hate that i missed all the fun, but maybe next time!
Posted by: Annie | June 28, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Wooohooo!!!!!
Yay! Us West Coast gals thank you! We can't wait to get a sliver of the 435 experience! Soooo hope I can come next year. Sounds like it was an absolute blast!!!
Posted by: TBro | June 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
I am so excited to hear the news that you may be opening up shopping!! I was so sad that I couldn't make it and have been drooling over all the beautiful pieces.
Posted by: Amy | June 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Denise, I continue to be impressed with how sincerely warm and caring you have been with your customers :)
I am so happy to hear that you may be offering something for those who could not attend. I have been tempted to click "buy it now" since the first listing started 1 hour BEFORE the 435 shopping even opened! It's nice to know that you would consider doing this for us!
Happy belated birthday to you and David!
Posted by: Slim Daney | June 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Happy Birthday Denise and David! I so wished I could have made it, but don't think my dh would have understood to travel that far for some more clothes! Maybe next time!!! I love everything I have seen so far. I am super excited that I may get a chance to get some awesome 435 stuff especially the deer tank. I think everyone wants it!! Thanks for keeping us informed before we click the Buy It Now!!! Enjoy the rest of the evening!
Posted by: Linda | June 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Oh, another online sale opportunity would be just FAB! (I would love to see more deer tanks.)
Posted by: Julie R | June 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM
OMG...we are gonna get a chance to buy stuff and not have to search eBay for it!!! I'm so sad I couldn't be there and would LOVE a chance to even just get one piece for each of my two girls. Can't wait to hear the news.
Happy Birthday and glad to hear everything went so well!!
Posted by: MelissaG | June 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM
We had such a great time this weekend, thanks so much to everyone at MJC! One little request: MORE DEER TANKS, please!!
Posted by: Lisa (persnickity) | June 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Oh My...to be able to share in the 435 AF Love! Fingers crossed as well!
Posted by: tania | June 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
The pictures are awesome, can't wait to see more and I am so waiting patiently to hopefully be able to fill a cart online or order through my Trunk Keeper :) Wish I could have been there and I know I won't make Plymouth either.
Thanks for the AWESOME clothing and GREAT Customer Service your company offers :)
You all ROCK!
Posted by: Auntie Rah Rah | June 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM
OMGosh... I can't even express what an amazing experience it was!! Meeting you and David and the MJC Crew... shopping and laughing and shopping some more :)
Happy Birthday Denise and David!! Thank you so much for everything!!
Posted by: Lisa nottsosoft | June 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Happy Birthday Denise! I am so excited that I may get to snag some 435 items soon! :)
Posted by: K Squared Mommy | June 28, 2009 at 10:13 PM
So jealous that I couldn't make it but I am so glad that everyone had such a great time!!!
Glad to hear that I don't have to hit "BUY IT NOW"...can't wait!!
Thanks Master Knot Cruncher!!
Posted by: FAncy Nancy | June 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
holy cow!! what fun pic's....
happy birthday....
AND are you saying we can BUY STUFF????
oh i hope so! fingers and toes crossed!
Posted by: Mrs. Happy Bowls | June 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Thank you so much Denise and everyone! AMAZING time!!! Ady and I will be there next year, and perhaps Aiden can come this time and play with the Beast :)
You guys r9ock my socks!
Posted by: Jamie | June 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I had such a great time Denise.. Really. You guys outdid yourself, and are such a great group of girls.
I really need to work on Sam. She has no idea how truly beautiful she is- both inside and out.
Posted by: Mitra | June 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM