Rose Colored Glasses

Wow! What a busy time of year!! Graduations, parties, weddings, planning family vacations, moving back home for the summer.... where can you get a break? 
I know! Here at Rose Colored Glasses! 
We are a wonderful little shop nestled in Grand Rapids west side. One of Grand Rapids best kept secrets that we don't mind you sharing!!
Stop in to find a special treasure for yourself or a gift for that favorite gal grad that has fantastic taste!
We specialize in resale clothing and accessories and upcycl...
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You must check out our new Upcycle Workshops!! 
Take something old and create something new and fun!
Last month we made adorable fabric flowers using old dresses, and blouses. Then we made latch hook rugs and scarves out of old t shirts!
And talk about creating something new and even unusual... how about a belt into a bracelet? Old buttons and broken jewelry into rings!
The ideas are endless! 
Check out our Facebook page or the calender and picture gallery for this month's workshops!
See you there!...
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Well, this is the third month of the new year and I'm just getting back to updating the website.
Spring is in the air, or is it summer> Incredible weather we;re having this week and into next week!
Stop in and browse around for some new warm weather clothing or call for an appointment to bring in your clothing to sell!

Remember to shop local this weekend! On St. Patrick's day everyone is reminded to give your local businesses a visit!

Also, Friday March 16 is Facebook Friend's Day!!! Be sure to l...
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Well, the end of the year has come! And there are a lot of great memories! 
 
In April we opened our doors for the first time! What a wonderful ride it has been!
We have met so many wonderful people! Customers and neighboring businesses!
The shop has done well, and we are still moving forward and we are so happy that you are part of our growth!

Here's hoping the new year of 2012 will be just as promising!

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Merry December!
Well, it's the 10th of December and we got our first dusting of snow yesterday. Even though we don't have the white stuff to put us in the mood for Christmas, we certainly have each other!
So many customers come in everyday sharing a story of their family or friends, sometimes good, sometimes sad. But regardless, they are sharing the stories of their lives, extending their family and inviting me and other customers in the shop to become part of that expansion. It's a lovely gift...
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Unbelievable!! I can't believe the time! It's fall and it's almost over! Winter is on it's way!
 
I hope that you have had a chance to take advantage of our October sales!! Next week anything black is 50% off!!
What a way to have fun on the Halloween week! It's just as good as a bag full of Snickers and Milky Ways!

November will be bringing some new sales also...just in time for the holidays! Keep an eye for the new calendar coming soon!

Have you stopped in to see the consignment artists? We have ...
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We're going to be on Seize the Deal on Monday August 29!! Seize the Deal is a group buying promotion. You can buy a $30 gift certificate for only $15!! What a steal!!

Also, we will be on Value Connection...this is through The River 100.5. You can either listen to them at 9:45 til 10:00 each weekday morning to order the same deal..or go to their website!! Just Google Value Connection WTRV.

I also have flyers posted all around GVSU Pew campus...with coupons!!

Have you seen the Advance newspaper la...
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So many opportunities to save!!

GVSU students get a 20% savings off their total purchase through September 30 with a coupon posted on the Pew Campus!

Three coupons were printed in the Advance Newspaper! One for $5.00 of a $25.00 purchase and two for 25% off your entire purchase!

A $30.00 gift certificate for $15.00 is on Seize the Deal and Value Connectiopn on The River 100.5!

August and September are all about savings!!!

Stop in soon!!!!
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Can you believe it is August already? The dog days of summer are here. So many mixed feelings about August! My birthday is this month, we're having a HUGE sale our "Lemonade Sale", we'll start our fall buying on the 16th and then so many kids are going back to school! So much going on on! It's the end of the lazy hazy days of summer and time to think about getting back into the groove of schedules.
Hope you can make it to the sale next week!
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