Summer Travel Must-haves

Every once in a while, I have do a quick change in the store and grab some article of clothing off the racks to switch up my outfit (I admit, sometimes it's out of necessity, and sometimes it's because I just feel like I need a new outfit. oh, to be a girl...).

Well, last week while I was wrapping up some last minute items before leaving the country for a week's long vacation, I decided I need a new outfit for the plane ride. "Need" being the operative word.  

I grabbed our new Winnie Tunic by Yala (above), and I'm so glad that I did. It had quickly become my new favorite shirt. It's stylish and so comfortable (loose hanging, so it covers anything). I went with the solid black, and threw it on with a pair of white skinny jeans and sandals. I was airplane ready. I brought along a Sophie Wrap (below) from the store, which is a travel must-have. It keeps you warm on a cold airplane, but isn't suffocating. If you get too warm, it folds down small enough that you can throw it in your purse. Plus, it's light enough for travel to warm climates. If you don't own a Sophie Wrap, I'd suggest getting down here and pick one up now.

Don't forget, Yala bamboo clothes are super travel-friendly. Any wrinkles from packing quickly fall out once the clothes are hung (on a hanger or your body), and their solid pieces allow for pairing with multiple outfits...which really helps out if you're only packing a carry-on (we all are these days, because it's about the only free thing left during air travel).

So, if you're doing a little summer travel, make sure to swing by our Roost, and stock up on some of your travel must-haves!

We're back!

Has it really been 30 days since my last post? How is that possible?

Well, I'll let you know that the past 30 days have been crazily busy. In all of the madness, this little blog was forgotten about. Tsk tsk.

No worries loyal followers, we're back online!

To kick off our once daily blog habitats, I wanted to make sure everyone see's my new favorite piece of clothing in the store. Let me introduce you to the "Tonya" dress by Threads4Thought.

This stylish basic is sure to be a wardrobe favorite. The ever so versatile Tonya Dress features a timeless silhouette with minimal details for a look that can worn many different ways. Wear it alone with sandals, with printed leggings and booties for fall or add a statement scarf to bring out the on-trend colorways. We are carrying all 3 colors (aquarius, chicory grey, and plum), and since they are only $38, you can totally splurge on more than one color!

Welcome back, blog-readers...we missed you!

5th Annual Davis Street Clean-Up!

This Sunday, in honor of Earth Day, we'll be hosting our 5th Annual Davis Street Clean-up. Yes, it's a day early, but we're hoping that our weekend date will encourage more people to come out and help.  It's a super-easy event, all you have to do is meet at Green Roost this Sunday, April 21st at 5pm and help us clean up our beautiful street! We'll have the trash/recycling bags and gloves...all you need to bring is yourself and some Earth Day cheer!

Bargain Lighting

Most people who've met me quickly figure out my obsession with lighting. I knew my addiction to all-things-lit had gotten pretty bad after my last project, which consisted of relighting 3 vintage street lamps. If you haven't seen the end result of that project, you should swing by the store...they are stunning.

In all my lighting adventures, I've found that you don't always have to spend a fortune to have a great light. Case in point: the recycled paper lanterns by BlueQ.

Yesterday, we got a fresh batch of new patterns, and they are nothing short of awesome. I'm particularly fond of the "peacock" lantern, which I find strange, considering my #1 fear in life is birds. Nonetheless, it's a fantastic light. The guys over at BlueQ must be on a things-that-fly kick, because we also have added a butterfly and dragonfly lantern. Here's a shot of those:

At only $12.95 a piece, these little guys are a true bargain. They could add a fun pop of color and light to any room, and won't break the bank doing so.

Website Makeover Extravaganza

That title is a bit misleading. There really isn't an actual "relaunch extravaganza" (except for maybe the one in my head), but that doesn't mean we aren't super excited.

Our store decor isn't the only makeover that's been underway. Over the past few months, our website has also been getting quite the face lift. If you don't remember what our original site looked like, he's a snapshot to help:
  

There was nothing wrong with the old site, it was just time for a new look. So, without further adieu, I present to you the new and improved www.shopgreenroost.com!

Click over to the new page and take a peek for yourself. It's awesome (am I biased? maybe.). It's clean and simple (just the way I like it), and super easy to navigate. What do you think? A big thanks goes out to Tony at K Art and Design for the webpage design and to Matt at Buzzcart for the site development. Without those guys, our site would probably look like this:

I'm not kidding. My website design ability is non-existent. Sure, I can stripe a wall with my eyes close, but html code is not in my skill set. What I'm trying to say to Tony and Matt is...Thank You! Without you, there would be no Green Roost online.

Cheers to a brand new website and spreading the Green Roost word worldwide!

P.S. Happy Tuesday!

Reppin' the Roost Project

If you were on our facebook page yesterday, you got a sneek peak of today's blog post about a mini-project I took on earlier this week.

After I finished the counter makeover at the store, I decided something was still missing. 

I loved the end result, but there were two things I thought the new counter needed: 1) a pop of color and 2) our name. I love when I walk into a store, and have an immediate reminder of the name. I think a store's name is a big part of the "vibe" (or at least it's that way with us). So, I set off on an internet search for custom lettering that wouldn't break the bank. 

I looked at metal, plastic, and even glass words/signs/prints...but nothing seemed to fit. That was until I stumbled across The Lettered Lane Etsy Store. Brittany's shop features custom painted wood lettering, which was exactly what I was looking for. I sent her a little note to see if she could do "green roost" in unfinished wood, and within 5 minutes she has responded with the big "yes".  Instant gratification is totally my thing; and I love people who are uber-accommodating. Both make my life so pleasant. 

I went with the unfinished wood, because I have approximately 85 million cans of paint in my stock room, and surely could use one of those colors. In the end, the sign ended up costing around $60, and was worth every penny.

Fast-forward 3 weeks, and my ever-so-nice mail carrier dropped my custom sign off at my door. A few minutes later, I was painting the sign a fun, limeish green (this totally accomplished my "pop" of color off the black & white background) and within an hour, this was my finished product:

It really pops, doesn't it? What do you think about the new addition?

Something New

This Saturday, we are trying a different kind of event at the store. One of our wonderful customers, Jen Taylor, is a Stella & Dot stylist, and she's going to set up in our store this Saturday from 11am-4pm.

Stella & Dot is a women-owned company that's all about empowering more women in a new type of career. Stop by on Saturday and talk to Jen and check out some of her awesome jewelry. We think you'll be able to mix their on-trend pieces with our eco-concious clothes, and walk out with a whole new look.

You can preview the jewelry here: http://www.stelladot.com/ts/4z1o5

Or if you have any questions, you can always email us or give us a buzz at 540.829.6378.

See you Saturday!