Mitzy's Guards: Exploring Kansas City

Well, I am quickly becoming acclimated to my new surroundings here in Kansas City. I absolutely adore the BBQ, the whole buying in bulk thing and the McDonald’s drive thru (what a marvelous idea).


When I moved stateside, I brought two special helpers with me, members of the Queen’s Guard. In Britain, the Queen’s Guards are famous for standing at attention and not batting so much as an eye, regardless of tourist’s antics. My own Queen’s Guards have come in quite handy around the shoppe, perhaps I should call them Mitzy’s Guards? I must admit the Guards are a bit quiet, but it is so nice to have help with all the heavy lifting at the shoppe, especially during the past few weeks when new treasures for the holidays have been arriving daily. During December, you can catch the Guards in action as they greet guests at the front doors.


I plan to send my two Queen’s Guards out across the city this Sunday, 21 December to seek out more interesting restaurants and sights for me to explore in 2009. Be on the lookout for these Brits, you can’t miss them in their smart uniforms. When you spot the Guards, be sure to take a photo with them. (They won’t mind, at Buckingham Palace, people are always snapping their photos.) You can bring your photo into the shoppe and receive $25 off your purchase. All of you little techie divas with the smart phones and cameras should be able to snap up some good photos with the guards and beautiful landscape of Kansas City. I am looking forward to adding these great photos of you and the Queen’s Guards to my shoppe scrapbook.

Snap to it and be on the lookout for my Guards -- I will make sure they have goodies from the shoppe with them as well!

Cheers!
Mitzy

www.mitzylondons.com

Holiday Cheer to You & Yours

Holiday greetings to all of my favorite fashionista’s! I do hope this holiday season has you out mingling with your favorite friends in festive frocks, creating special memories to last a lifetime.

I am absolutely loving my time in Kansas City; the Christmas lights, the non-stop holiday music on the radio and the huge portions of holiday treats that are in abundance all make my heart go pitter patter a little bit faster than normal. I haven’t seen anything quite as impressive as the Costco’s and Hy-Vee’s with their holiday feasts and treats – in Britain we have very very teeny tiny grocery markets that are about equivalent to the size of a filling station or Quik Trip as you call them state side. To prepare a holiday meal in London would take several weeks of planning and multiple trips to the grocery store because what you purchase at the grocery store, you must carry all the way back to your flat. I learned this lesson the hard way about three years ago. . .

I had just moved into my new, modern, freshly built flat that was so conveniently located about a block away from Paddington Station. I was hosting a group of Americans at my flat for a European buying trip in late November. Once my guests had arrived, I quickly learned that they would all be with me in London over their Thanksgiving holiday, so I decided to surprise them with an American Thanksgiving Feast.

As I put my list of ingredients together, I realized that I would have to start mini trips to the store to start collecting everything I would need. About seven grocery trips later, one home delivery of groceries and one trip to the American grocery store (yes, they have one in London, it’s quite popular with the American ex-pat’s working abroad – the store is filled with Fruit Loops, Oreo’s and Rotel), I had everything I needed to make a proper Thanksgiving meal.

Now, cooking a feast like this in a kitchen that has appliances that could fit in a Barbie house was a fiasco in itself, but it was a success! I was able to pull off a “spot on” traditional American Thanksgiving for my guests and we had a splendid time together on that day.

Cheers to this holiday season to you and your family.
Mitzy

www.mitzylondons.com

Mitzy's Markdown Mania

Dear Friends,
Make your list and check it twice, at Mitzy London’s you’ll find gifts that are nifty & nice! With only 16 more shopping days until Christmas, Mitzy London’s presents Mitzy’s Markdown Mania! Starting today, select items are 25-50% off throughout the shoppe.

All Denim is 50% off!
Pair a dark pair of denim trousers with a smart jacket for instant chic.

All Gift Items are 40% off!
May I suggest hand-milled soaps direct from London? I especially love the Peony soaps!

All Jewellery is 40% off!
A girl can never have too many earrings or pearls or pendants! I’d love to find a chunky cocktail ring in my stocking.

All Christmas Ornaments are 50% off!
Deck your tree with Big Ben, miniature riding hats or petite purses.

All Fabric is 30% off!
These vintage fabrics would make charming pillows.

All Lamps are 30% off!
Add style to an end table with a unique lamp.

All Artwork is 30% off!
These ladylike prints are perfect for the boudoir or a pretty powder room.

All Shoes are 40% off!
A smart pair of shoes brings polish to any look.

Cheers!
Mitzy

www.mitzylondons.com