Tipton's Monogramming

Hot, hot, hot

2010-07-23T07:49:00.000-04:00

Summer is here in full force...and it's HOT outside. Beach towels are my summertime gifts to birthday girls and boys. Only $15.00 for a big fluffy towel with your very own name! (Which makes it harder to forget when you're at the pool!) I usually have BLUE, PINK, ORANGE and GREEN.

Baby Boom!

2010-05-20T16:35:00.003-04:00

So...the Spring cleaning thing didn't really work out. Better idea in theory than in practice. But, lots of blessings this year sporting their fancy burp sets.

Welcome to the world Grace, Haley, Addison, Jaxon, Lexie, Alina, William, Chase, Drew, and little Braeden.

Coming soon...

2010-01-19T13:51:00.001-05:00

Hi friends! Hope 2010 has been good to you so far. :-) I'll be cleaning out my inventory closet soon and will have a few new, limited treasures available. Check back soon.

2009-12-31T20:34:00.005-05:00

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." Benjamin Franklin

Wishing all a safe, healthy & happy 2010. ~S

2009-12-25T22:26:00.004-05:00

"May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through."

Merry Christmas to all.

xoxo ~S

10% OFF...order stockings by Dec 23 - ready on Christmas Eve!

2009-12-22T16:15:00.005-05:00

In a pinch!? I have only 2 of these great stockings left! Order on Dec 22nd = ready Dec 23rd / order Dec 23rd = ready Dec 24th. They will be ready no later than Christmas Eve morning. Add the 'last minute shopper' 10% discount and at $13.50 each, it's too good to pass up.

Christmas orders - it's not too late

2009-12-11T13:30:00.000-05:00

Are you stumped trying to find that 'perfect gift'? Tipton's has something for babies to teens to grandparents. It's not too late to place your order.

Accepting your Christmas orders through December 20th.

No green beans, please!

2009-12-05T22:49:00.003-05:00

I have to admit the baby burps are my favorite to make. I have a soft spot for them. There was a time when I ALWAYS had a burp on my shoulder. It was a nice treat to have "dress burps" as one friend calls them. You know the ones that don't carry evidence of your baby's true feelings about green beans.

Dark blue trains for Timothy, dark purple flowers for Haana...and no green beans.

Stuff this stocking with chew toys!

2009-12-02T22:44:00.001-05:00

Sam's mom won't mind me sharing his first Christmas stocking. (Sam has a big wet nose and one ear that stands up, the other ear - not so much.) A very Furry Christmas.

Special request item? Just ask!

2009-12-01T23:38:00.008-05:00

Hand towel sets $15

Here's a special request from some of my current stock. One of my customers asked for hand towel sets. I LOVE my towels. She did too! So she ordered sets of hand towels for several couples. What a simple and special gift. Don't ya wish you were on her gift list!? :-)

A Season of Gratitude

2009-11-27T10:49:00.007-05:00

An attitude of gratitude. Simple and catchy - huh? Well, I read the article in the paper recently and thought it was interesting. What if everyone took just a few minutes each day to practice gratitude? Here is the article. I'm going to give it a try...want to join me?

The stockings were hung...

2009-11-27T10:44:00.002-05:00

Perfect size for loads of sugar plums - no coal. :-) I have six in stock. Makes such a fun gift - personalize and stuff with goodies.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-25T19:30:00.001-05:00

"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving."

Happy Thanksgiving to you. Gobble, gobble!

So much to be thankful for.

2009-11-25T16:21:00.003-05:00

Welcome to the world, baby Grace.

A baby burp set, boxed and ready to go.

Embroidery designs

2009-11-25T15:51:00.005-05:00

I have so many embroidery designs available. It's hard to narrow down my offerings but, here they are. If you're looking for something in particular - just ask.

Limited Holiday Items

2009-11-19T22:33:00.021-05:00

When I see something I think will work well for monogramming and make a nice gift at a great price, I'll give it a try. Here are some limited quantity items for your consideration.

1. Christmas Stockings ($15) - Fun, large red Christmas stockings with felt snowflakes and silver threading. Available: ~~8 stockings~~ 2 stockings.

2. Teen Towel Set ($25) - I call this my 'teen set' because while it's still thick, soft & absorbent...it has a bit of a shaggy look - so it's perfectly informal. Set includes 2 bath towels & 2 hand towels monogrammed and 2 washcloths. Available: 2 sets 1 set.

3. Cocktail Napkins (4 for $15) - These are a perfect hostess gift. A big single initial monogram in the middle of these linen napkins makes this a simple and classic gift. Available: 5 sets.

4. Dinner Napkins (6 for $20) - Oversized, white, all cotton napkins will add an elegant touch to your holiday table. Easy care too. Available: ~~4 sets~~ 2 sets.

Gift List

2009-11-19T22:30:00.015-05:00

Tipton's everyday treasures. Meaning that I have these in stock everyday and I hope YOU pamper yourself by using these everyday.

Tipton's Tip: Ask me about what style works best on each item!

1. Baby Burp Set ($15) - two burp rags: one monogrammed and one with embroidery. Comes in a white gift box. Ready to be wrapped or simply tied with a grosgrain ribbon.

2. Heirloom Burp Set ($20) - three burp rags: one monogrammed, one with large first initial, one with baby's first name. Comes in a white gift box. Ready to be wrapped or simply tied with a grosgrain ribbon.

3. Pillowcases (Standard $15/King $20) - Set of luxuriously soft, white pillowcases. I'm VERY picky with my linens. (I might have been called a linen snob once or twice.) These are at least 400 thread count, super soft, 100% cotton and NO 'sateen'. Comes in a white gift box. Ready to be wrapped or simply tied with a grosgrain ribbon.

4. Sheet Sets (Full or Twin $45/Queen $60/King $70) - Set of luxuriously soft, white sheets and pillowcases. Being extremely picky as I am with linens, these are not always in stock. I buy in bulk when I find what I love. Just like the pillowcases, I promise these to be at least 400 thread count, super soft, 100% cotton and NO 'sateen'. So wonderful, you won't want to get out of bed.

5. Kids Towel ($15)- I call this my kids and critters towel. Great for your kids and the critters you treat like kids! This white towel is made to last, durable and easy wash. The kids LOVE having their name on their towel. (If you've invited us to your child's birthday party...chances are you have one!) And the critters will appreciate having something other than the 'old rag towels'. Attention triatheletes...I also used this as my 'transition towel'. Monogrammed with first name in big letters. Comes wrapped in tissue almost like a tootsie roll & ready to slip in a gift bag. .

6. Towel Sets ($50) - These are a work in progress. I haven't found a great wholesaler so I buy in bulk when I find what I love. Your mom might have called these the "guest towels". But I say use your good stuff! I always buy white, thick, absorbant and soft. Sets include 2 bath towels & 2 hand towels - monogrammed and 2 washcloths.

• I’m a picky customer - so the products I offer are quality and classic. I’ve used the same suppliers for years and only offer the best. I know how well the products last and how they monogram. Therefore, I prefer to only work on the items I offer. If you have something you own and would like it monogrammed, I am happy to provide you a referral.

Fonts

2009-08-29T21:41:00.036-04:00

Tipton's Tip: Times and Palace Script are customer favs .

I have a handful of fonts for you to choose from. While I can upload any font that comes with Office Windows, not all of translate well into embroidery. Trust me- I've learned this the hard way.

The most crisp and precise fonts are Times New Roman, Curlz, Palace Script and Comic Sans.

Times is great for boys and couples. This is my staple font on kids towels.
Curlz is fun for girls.
Palace Script is simply classic. This is my staple font on baby orders as well as couples' items.
Comic Sans is just too cute for kids and critters.

For a better idea of how the monogramming might look, check out the pictures below. Or go to Word and type in your letters or name with the fonts noted.

Times New Roman on a kid's towel.

Skinny Times New Roman on pillowcases.

Curlz on a baby burp set.

Palace Script on a heirloom burp set.

Ordering is easy

2009-08-29T19:33:00.027-04:00

Tipton's Tip: Need ideas or have a request - let me know! SDTipton2@gmail.com

Once you've picked out the perfect gift (for someone or yourself!), send me an email. I'll ask you about (and help if you want):
1. Item
2. Name OR Monogram Type
3. Font
4. Thread color

It's common for my regulars to send me a note saying "I need a burp set for a girl, name Dolly Rebecca Parton. Let me know when it's ready". I'm happy to provide suggestions or follow your request...whatever works for you.

Once you've ordered DELIVERY is a cinch. I'm frequently in the Winter Springs, Winter Park and Oviedo areas and can easily drop off. If not, we can make other arrangements OR I can mail your order at cost. Simple and easy.