save the mom and pop shops!

i have gotten emails about it, but this was on a friend's blog the other day and it prompted me to let you all know about it as well. thanks lo!

if you haven't heard about the 3/50 project , you need to get on it. how great that YOU could help save your local economy. it's all about supporting the independently owned businesses in your area by spending about $50 per month in 3 of your favorites (not $50 x 3, but $50 total). in these times, the businesses that hurt the most are the small ones. you know, the mom and pop deli down the street, the really cute boutique that carries your favorite brands, or the specialty store where you can get those hard to find items. whatever your favorite small business is, make an effort to stop by, say hi, and buy something that makes you smile. if we don't make an effort to keep them around, who will?

so, here are my three (or so):

1.serendipity boutique: if i don't keep them in business, there goes my J-O-B. great finds for everything from a present for a friend to a great top for the collection.

(5362 h st and in the fountains in roseville)

2. la maison marche: a fab little home store in east sac that has so many great things that i could spend a lot more than $50 in there! great for a last minute hostess gift or cute little decorations for the house around the holidays. coop's giant dog painting is from them.

(h st and 54th)

3. bartlett flowes: just going in to this little flower shop in old roseville makes me smile. i don't go as often as i used to, but mabe now that i think about it, i will put a smile on my face more often!

(226 vernon st. roseville)

4. the tattered house: my absolute favorite haunt for anything antique and vintage. so many of the things in my house are from here. i wish i could just move in to this little house in old roseville.

(417 oak st. roseville)

5. foothill lighting and design: everything from light bulbs to chandeliers and fans to mirrors and paintings for the wall. love it!

(927 lincoln wy. auburn)

pick your 3 and just stop in to say hi and support locals. happy shopping!