Back to Blogging...

This poor neglected blog.  It has been extremely long to even think about the last time I blogged on her.  But it is time to get back on the saddle again and back to blogging.
Hilary Brooke Collection has come a long way in the last several years.  I guess since my little Eli was born.  Once Eli was born on March 13th in 2010 (almost) 2 years ago I stopped working full-time as a Registered Dietitian.  I decided to stay at home full-time with my growing family and work on growing my small business.  Don't get me wrong...I love being a dietitian and I still work about 3 days per month, but my family only happens once and these growing/learning moments for my boys only happen once.  So for us it was our decision for me to stay at home.  And it has been a true blessing.

However, since that time our business has grown and lots has been happening over here at HBC.  We launched a new website.  If you have not had a chance to check it out please stop on by!  Just click HERE and you will see what a great job our web-designer has done.  Our web-designer is my brother.  He does a great job and we appreciate all the sweat and tears he has poured into our site.  Thanks Jamie!

We have also created more products.  Products that our customers have loved.  Here are a few...

 The "Rococo Bag" which was named by one of our very own customers.  Thanks again Heidi.

 The iPad Case  - -since we are now and iPad family

 The iPhone/Smart Phone case...fits most all smart phones, all iPhones and iTouches

And the child/toddler hooded towels. 

Many products have been improved and added since I last wrote but I guess these are the most recent. 

One product I wanted to talk about in this post is our "Easy Does It" Toddler Velcro Belt.  It is one of my favorite products and one that my boys use every day. 

This belt is perfect for potty-training to keep those pants up after the diaper is gone.  Perfect for those skinny kids who keep getting taller but their waist stays the same.  Perfect to add a little accessory to the "little ones" wardrobe.   

 Bes part about these...THEY CAN DO THEM ALL BY THEMSELVES!

These belts come in sizes 2T- size 10.  You can see the sizing HERE.  We make many styles and patterns and now you can even CUSTOMIZE creating your very own personal belt.  And you are in luck...being the month of LOVE...These belts are Buy One Get One 50% off!  Just use the code "BOGOBelts" at check out and you get the deal!  Hurry before February ends...once February ends so does the sale!

Thanks for tuning back in...and thanks for being interested in HBC.  I hope to start a new and keep this blog more up-to-date on the happenings, but with 2 boys under the age of 5 and a baby girl coming in May, it gets kind of crazy around here.  We have new fabrics both cotton quilt weight and some knits will be arriving both on-line and in our ETSY shop very soon.  You can also follow us on TWITTER or on Facebook.

-Hilary

New Summer / Fall Collection underway...AVAILABLE NOW...

So this blog has not been updated in a LONG time.  For anyone that reads this, I am so sorry!  However, after being pregnant for 9+ long months (Eli was 8 days overdue) with the arrival of baby number two things have been quite hectic around our household!  

The good news is...

Now that I have transititioned into a stay at home mom (and I am loving it), we are able to focus more and more on Hilary Brooke Collection!  We are so excited to announce and present to you our summer (sorry it is kind of late) and fall designs for the small and large tote bags!  And here they are...

Black Damask

Green/Pink Mural

Geo Mirror Aqua

 Ironwork (Grey and Pink)

 Retro Green 

 We have some very exciting things happening with Hilary Brooke Collection!  We will be adding a shopping cart to Hilary Brooke Collection in the coming week.  For our loyal customers, you will be able to shop right from our website at your convenience!  We will also be starting Hilary Brooke Collection Trunk Shows!  Details to come on that VERY soon!!!

Let us know what you think of our new bags and if you would like to place an order send us a message through the Hilary Brooke Collection website or email me!

Check list...

We have been busy at our household.  Chris has been job hunting ever since he graduated in January until now.  During that time he and I have worked hard and spent many hours on our slowly growing business.  I am proud of what we have accomplished over the last several months.  Here is what came to mind:

-We are on facebook....become a fan of our business by searching Hilary Brooke Collection.
-We have our own dot com.  Check us out at http://www.hilarybrookecollection.com/ there you can see pictures of our products and designer fabrics that we sell.
-We are selling on etsy.  Come to our shop http://www.hbfabrics.etsy.com/ and you will find some great fabrics.  We are always adding to our inventory and you can find fun fabrics from designers like Amy Butler, Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, Allison Smith, Anna Griffin, Anna Maria Horner and Erin McMorris.
-We carry about 40-50 different prints of fabric with 20 more arriving by the end of this week.
-We have had a photo session with Tanya of Blue Peach Photography...that way you can see the high quality of our work (and hers).
-We have a craft show on November 19-21st.  It will be held in Chelsea MI.  (More info to come)

Things are growing and we are happy with our efforts.  I will be posting more frequently (hopefully) and sharing pictures of our new products and fabric inventory.  Also look forward to Giveaways and Drawings in the near future as well as secret sales on great fabric. 
***Plus stay tuned to find out the gender of our baby...WE FIND OUT SATURDAY***