Find The Perfect Present At Folly!

Happy Friday #follygirls!

I'm here today to talk about gifts.

I love getting gifts, and I love giving them even more! Sometimes it's the best gift of all to see your loved one open something you know they're going to LOVE. 

But sometimes gift giving is hard! And some people are hard to buy gifts for... 

Don't know what to give your family or friends this holiday season? Don't worry, Folly's here to make it easy.

When people come in shopping for gifts, we like to steer them towards accessories first! 

Why? Because unless they know the exact size, the desired fit, and the fashion interests of the person they're shopping for, it can make it hard for us to recommend the right clothes.

Sorry husbands but you gotta give us something to work with other than "she likes shirts".

 

So when someone comes in looking for a gift- we start by asking questions about the person you're shopping for, and creating a personalized gift bundle! A gift bundle at Folly is a group of accessories that are all connected to each other in some way, usually by color!

Using the photo above for example: You tell us the person your shopping for loves blue; we would pick out some items like the ones above that all speak to each other!

You could buy 1 blue nail polish and call it good... but at Folly we want to help you find the perfect present, not product, to give.

Simply pick and choose 2-4 items of your choosing from the above bundle photo, and BAM! You have now elevated your gift from simple to thoughtful.

By incorporating a color theme into your gifts, it makes them appear more elevated and put together.

The best part about gift bundles is that they can work with nearly any budget. We have $12 socks in a wide variety of fun and cute prints, making them a perfect addition to any bundle. 

 

HERE ARE A FEW AND WE HAVE SO MUCH MORE! 

 

 

    One thing we pride ourselves at Folly is our low return rate. We love to answer any questions you have about our products before buying, so that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. We provide a unique shopping experience by providing personalized styling for any interested customer that walks in the door. When you shop with us at Folly, we love to guide you to the right products we think you'll love. 

Whether we're styling someone in-store, or styling a gift bundle, our job at Folly is to help guide you in the right direction. 

We want you to LOVE your Folly items; so to us, seeing that is the best gift of all.

 

Before I sign off, I have one last gift giving advice to share, and that's to check out our table at Cargo!  

 

Cargo is a store made up of a variety of local and international vendors located at 81 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214

At Cargo, oftentimes we'll feature exclusive items that you can't find in-store or even online at follypdx.com! At our Folly table you'll find accessories like hats, candles, mugs, socks, t-shirts, DIY craft kits, hair accessories, and more.

 

Aya's quote of the week:

"Some gifts are big. Others are small. But the ones that come from the heart are the best gifts of all." – Tinku Razoria

  

Look at this cute painting of folly and gift guide part 2

 

Really loving this beautiful painting of the folly storefront by Portland artist, Jenna Lechner. I think she perfectly captured the essence of folly! I found the perfect spot to hang this painting so next time you visit you can see it in person! 

I love making a festive holiday window and am really happy with how this one came out. It's hard to see all the special stuff of a window display from far away and I have learned it's much more about an overall vibe unless you are up close! I love the plaid in the background and all the cute presents. The center tree is on a turning platform but I swear it turns so slow that no one even notices! For someone not much into subtlety that tree is taunting me! hahah. 

The message is simple and sweet... GIVE GOOD GIFTS! I love to help you pick out gifts that I think have a very good chance of being well received. I love a useful gift, a cozy gift, a thoughtful gift!  And I listen to what people say about things all year so I do feel pretty qualified to give advice about all these goodies.

Everyday Cap $18 - this beanie is one of those funny things that everyone loves, Cashmere socks $38 always a great gift, Heart barrettes $18/pair cute lil stocking stuffer, Fingerless gloves $18 love and we sell out of these every year,  Cele earrings $68 I think these are so pretty on everyone

Cele necklace $68 if you like the earrings you will love the necklace too.. I don't recommend giving a set but the style is so cute. Biggie claw = awesome $22,  Skinny Bangles.. these are so good! mix and match a few sets and keep some, give some! sets of 7 for $45

This beautiful Dua Scarf is amazing... it is super light and airy viscose with a touch of cashmere and two prints that are both stunning $148, another great biggie claw $22, Pavi Earrings $48 these are also an absolute no-brainer for any style person!

Love the Thalia scarf $98 we have many different prints available and it is a perfect gift!

Shopping small this year is more important than ever before... do I say that every year? Maybe! But this year is truly special. As you know all small business have faced tremendous difficulties in 2020..... we pivot and pivot until we are dizzy! I am so incredibly grateful for my #follygirl community who show me so much love and support. I feel like folly will be fine and in the end I'm sure there will be parts that I will be grateful for but it is a lot of work. I love being a refuge from the world for my customers and feel really proud of the deep bonds I have formed with women all over the country.  

Every small biz has a website these days and I am simply encouraging you to visit them directly vs. shopping on amazon, etc... Don't be lured in by a glossy instagram ad that takes you to a mysterious website... visit a small business in your immediate community and buy something and then tell someone you did it! Sharing on instagram/fb, etc is free and does so much to encourage us to keep going.   

I love making clothing you love to wear year after year. I feel so proud of the production that we manage to pull off right here in the back of the shop.  I hope to be able to do this for a bit longer! 

xoxo. Sarah 

Always happy to wrap a present for you! I actually really love doing it. 

 detail from the window... so cute!

We make our infinity scarves every year too.. they are amazing and I save some favorite pieces of fabric all year so they can meet their final destination in a single loop infinity scarf $68 and those perfect skinny bangles! $45 for set of 7.

 

Gift Guide 2020

 Tis the Season... 2020 has been some kind of ride! I think most of us will be hunkering down for a quiet winter holiday season this year with less travel and fewer hugs from those we love. So maybe more than ever I want to give meaningful, special gifts. I've been thinking a lot about the kinds of gifts people seem to love and putting together visually pleasing combos and also trying to keep things easily shippable! Yes, I think about that too... of course! 

While a lot of you will be shopping online this year, more than ever say all reports, please keep in mind that all of your favorite small shops have websites and would be more than happy to help guide you to their best sellers for gifts.  Try and limit your impulsive Amazon purchases or god forbid, those Instagram Ads that look all shiny but the actual merchandise is totally questionable and arrives weeks later in a mysterious package from abroad! 

Folly is always a good gift stop because we pay close attention to what people want and always have some "no brainers" in mind... that equals gifts that never get returned and later people tell us how much they loved this or that! So let me guide you with this gift guide! We wrap everything super cute too!

Our Instagram is a great place to see all the latest arrivals and we have fun putting together little combos.@follypdx 

GIVE GOOD GIFTS 

I love the look of lucite jewelry and think the simple round bangle makes a fun, statement gift $28, and of course the square dangle earring is extra fun for your friend who loves a big earring $30 & we have a bunch of cute French barrette sets most are around $16-$18/ pair.

Shop Accessories HERE

Here are those awesome round bangles making another appearance because they really do go with everything $28,   how about a premium mask.. these are 4 layers, organic cotton against your face with a filter pocket and come in a million super special prints $30, add a matching purse $62! omg that is so cute and makes a fun gift set, I spy some cute heart barrettes because, yes, they are fun to add onto any gift $18.

Shop Masks Here

Our new Thalia scarf is the lightest, airiest silk with a contrast trim all the way around $98, I've been enjoying the Cele Earrings a lot because they are sparkly and bright with various stones but they weigh nothing.. I love the way they move, shown in Emerald $68, and the Skinny Bangle Set of your dreams... these skinny leather cord bracelets come with either gold or silver plated bead and are super fun to mix-n-match. I love to get a few sets... mix them up and give as a gift ... you can have a miss-matched/matchy-matchy set with your bff! $45 for a set of 7.

Shop Accessories HERE

And now for some CozyTime Business!

I don't know exactly what it is about the Everyday Cap but it is the perfect beanie... we have this every year and always sell out. Great color combos and unisex fit. $18

Shop Beanies Here

Another annual 'survive winter' favorite are these plush lil fingerless gloves. This year we have the teal and black and they are both so cute... get a pair, give a pair! $18

Shop Gloves Here

One of my personal tips for staying warm is adding these cute OTK socks! They are like "legwarmers with feet!" so cute and will stay up over your knee when you layer over tights or leggings.. or hey, perfect cozy house socks! Stay cozy $28

Shop Cozy Socks Here

And of course we are still cranking out the cutest clothes in Portland! 

I love making clothing that you love to wear so keep us in mind 

when you need a treat or a "better basic"... we got you!

Coco tunic $128, Tasha Turtleneck $118 with Jane Jumper $188, Fiona Dress $235, Tasha Dress $178 with elastic belt $22. all are shown with the best Tummy Tuck Cropped Leggings $36

Shop Folly Here

When you shop small you keep the money in your community and you are also making a real statement about building back the world the way you want it to look! 

This year has been full of challenges, that's obvious, but I have been so moved by the loyalty of so many #follygirls. I know that folly will make it through this time because of you!

Thank you for helping keep this dream, folly... truly my heart, alive!

xoxo. Sarah

and just like that it's Fall 2019!

You know my motto for fall is "ultra cozy EVERYTHING"... duh! There are so many soft and cozy fabrics out there that you should never settle for, "this feels okay..." you need to be like, "this feels AMAZING"!!! Whether buying fabric for my own clothing line or sourcing cute styles for the shop, I am always focused on how something feels against your skin so prepare yourself for mega cozy time! And of course, you need to come in so you can "feel it to believe it".

100% Cotton French Terry wrap sweater with good phone pockets! I love the Parker Sweater so much because this is the sweater you absolutely LIVE IN in the coming months. This particular French Terry is very limited this year because I bought every yard I could find on my last buying trip and I don't know what to do when we use it all up! It is warm and cozy and washable. YES!

Speaking of super soft.... this open blazer from Level 99 is amazing... it feels like ultra suede, made from a Poly/Rayon/Spandex blend it is washable and the perfect travel companion and for my taller gals, you will love this length! 

How about some beautiful color in the mix? Loving all the rich jewel tones this Fall and this hunter green is so cute on everyone! Quilted with fitted elbow length sleeves, this boxy sweater is super easy with jeans for a cute n casual day!

There's so much more but the store is busy so I'll BRB and give you more later!

Stay tuned and come see me!

Tuesday - Friday 10-7

Saturday 11-6

sun/mon closed.

xox. Sarah

Stock Up on Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers This Year!

Looking for some stocking stuffers for the people you love most? We’ve got some great gift options at all price points! Let us help you make holiday shopping easy and fun!


Thunderpants:
We love this Portland-made line of the cutest organic cotton underwear, and we’ve got them in a handful of vibrant graphic prints! Choose from the hipster or OG high-rise and pair with our Cameo Bralets for an extra special set.

Silk Cami:
This silk cami is so soft and just feels so good! Pair this cami with any of the Thunderpants, or you can pair with one of Sarah Bibb’s Morgan PJ shorts for a cute sleep / lounge set.

Slips:
Made right in our shop, Sarah Bibb’s slips make an excellent gift! These are so versatile and romantic, making them a gift that is sure to be treasured for many years to come. Wear them under one of our dresses or to sleep in!

Socks:

Who doesn’t love a pair of cozy socks now that it’s officially cold outside! Give a gift of coziness with some extra soft cashmere socks.

Hair Pins:
We're dying to wrap up a little bouquet of hair pins in a ceramic bowl as a stocking stuffer gift! These are so cute and fun! Hair pins are in-store only so stop by and pick out a bunch!

We hope your holidays are merry and cozy! Stop in for a treat for yourself or pick up a few gifts so you can check people off your holiday shopping list! We're happy to do some complimentary holiday gift wrapping for you too.

Stay warm and see you soon Folly Girls!

XOXO
Hope

Need a treat? Here's our Gift Guide under $200!

Stop by the shop to put together a cute gift package for a special someone and we’ll take care of the gift wrapping for you! Here are a few gift package options under $200:

Hailey PJ Set + Gingham Socks

How adorable is this Hailey PJ Set?! This is a perfect gift for a sister, mom, daughter - you name it! Sewn right here in our Portland shop in this super soft and cozy Viola print. Features lace trim and an elastic waist!

 

Sarah Top + Favorite Lace Tank + Echo Necklace Aqua Quartz

This combo makes a great gift since the top and tank are both one-size-fits-all! Plus this top is so versatile, it can be dressed up or down for day or night. It’s one of our best sellers for a reason! 

Kimono Clutch + Alona Earring

We have been loving these Kimono Clutches especially for gift giving since they’re so beautiful and easy to wear. These are made in LA from upcycled kimono fabrics so they’re all a little unique! Plus they have a magnetic closure on the wooden handles and come with a removable crossbody chain so you can carry it like a purse or clutch. 

Large Voluspa Candle + Voluspa Diffuser + Ceramic Pods

Know someone whose home could use a little refresh? We’ve got a variety of our favorite Voluspa candles and diffusers you can pair with some locally crafted ceramic pods! These are great for holding air plants, hair pins, buttons, or other little knick-knacks. A selection of them are food safe as well so you could use them for holding seasonings or salts in your kitchen. And the Voluspa diffusers are the perfect touch for a bathroom or entryway!

Watch + Infinity Scarf

These watches are so cute! It’s like a bracelet that tells time! And these infinity scarves are a great gift for anyone. We have them in limited quantities and in a variety of fabrics, made right here in our shop! They’re a fun way to have a pop of color and print while being oh-so cozy! 

Sue Sweater + Tummy Tuck Legging + Trio Half Round Necklace

This is a super cute outfit and nice for gifting since this top is an easy fit and the leggings are one size! Emerald green is so pretty and festive for the holiday season and this material is extra soft and cozy too! We also have a shorter version of the Sue Sweater - the Bez Sweater - in a royal blue if you prefer. 

We’ve got so many great options for gifts at any price point so stop by and let us help you pick something out for a special someone in your life! And we’re happy to offer free gift wrapping too! 

See you soon! 

XOXO,

Folly Girl Hope

The Perfect Little Gift...Under $25!

Have lots of co-workers or book club girls on your list? On the hunt for the PERFECT sweet little gift that won't break the bank? We've got you! A Folly favorite gift package is a pair of lovely B.Ella socks with a wonderful Voluspa mini candle! Everyone loves a fun sock (but won't always splurge for themselves) and everyone loves a cute candle that smells YUMMMM. You can't go wrong I promise!

Come in or order online and let us know they're gifts and we will wrap them up into the cutest little bundles. Here's some cute candle and sock combos that will look so lovely when your pal opens them up!

Pink Contrast Sock $13 and French Cade Lavender Candle $10

Polar Bear Sock $13 and Cinnamon Ceylon Copal Candle $10

Pink Stripe Sock $13 and Goji Tarocco Orange Candle $10

Chubby Penguin Socks $13 Bourbon Vanille Candle $10

See! All options just $23! Need more ideas for gifts? 

Keep checking this blog! I'll keep you updated all through the holiday season. 

P.S. want to save on your holiday gifts? Today and Monday ONLY! 

Spend $50 and save 25% off all Jewelry, scarves, tights, hats, leggings, socks, gloves & bags! www.follypdx.com - find all these goodies in "accessories" online 

use code - cyberfolly at checkout! In-store too!!! 

xoxo

-Stephanie
Folly
NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

503-954-1334

Monday-Saturday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

sarah@follypdx.com

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