Peach Confit http://carefulpeach.com/blog All the sweet stuff Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:53:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Holiday Hours! http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-hours/ http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-hours/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:53:30 +0000 Jessie http://carefulpeach.com/blog/?p=182 Tis the week before Christmas and that means…holiday hours are upon us!  We’ve had our extended hours going since Thanksgiving, but here’s the skinny on our hours going into the New Year!

Wednesday, December 21 & Friday, December 23: 10 am-8 pm
Thursday, December 22: 10 am-9 pm (with live music from 6-8 pm)
Saturday, December 24: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
Monday, December 26: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 27-Friday, December 30: 11 am-7pm
Saturday, December 31: 10 am-4 pm
Sunday, January 1-Tuesday, January 3: CLOSED

The Peach elves are ready to help stumped Santas with all last-minute gifts as we gear up for the holidays.  Until then, happy holidays from us to you!

]]> http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-hours/feed/ 0 And on the 12th Day of Christmas… http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/and-on-the-12th-day-of-christmas/ http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/and-on-the-12th-day-of-christmas/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:28:59 +0000 Jessie http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/and-on-the-12th-day-of-christmas/ It’s that time, folks! The 12 Days of Christmas have drawn to a close, and we’re wrapping things up with something sweet and special for all the little ones on your list! Friday’s deal du jour is 15% off all children’s gifts, including adorable Christmas PJs and slippers, baby booties of all shapes and sizes, hand screen-printed onesies, snappy headbands, sweet rattles, and oh so much more.

Could these pajamas get any cuter?

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While you’re out getting gifts checked off your list left and right, stop by Downtown Oak Park’s Thursday Night Stroll!  Starting at 5 p.m. and running at different locations until 9 p.m., enjoy free live music from around the world at various DTOP businesses, including the Marion Street Gallery, Croix, Aripo’s, Potbelly’s, K.S. Mathis Jewelers, Lake Street Kitchen and Bar, and Carriage Flowers.  Lot parking is free after 6 p.m., so swing by and enjoy some holiday cheer courtesy of the Downtown neighborhood. For a full schedule of which band is playing where and at what time, please take a looksie here.

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Revol Mini Chicken Bakers!

]]> http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/seven-swans-a-swimming/feed/ 0 Even Tastier Than A Goose! http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/even-tastier-than-a-goose/ http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/even-tastier-than-a-goose/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:19:36 +0000 Jessie http://carefulpeach.com/blog/?p=164 As you most likely surmised from our Facebook posts yesterday, 5 golden rings brought us, what else, but 15% off the beautiful jewelry of your choosing!  And now today, we’re happy to deliver something even more tasty than a freshly laid goose egg:  15% off all delicious gourmand goodies.  That means you’ll get French mustards, honeys, candies, gourmet cooking oils and vinegars, and more at a steal of a deal to make your holidays even more delicious.  These precious products make great gifts for any cook, newbie or pro, especially when paired with one of our wonderful cookbooks.  Give the gift of tastiness this holiday season! 

]]> http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/even-tastier-than-a-goose/feed/ 0 Because A Bird Can’t Actually Call You… http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/because-a-bird-cant-actually-call-you/ http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/because-a-bird-cant-actually-call-you/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:04 +0000 Jessie http://carefulpeach.com/blog/?p=158 Four calling birds just can’t compare to the charm of our distinct calling cards!  Pick out your favorite selection of holiday cards, stationery, all-season greetings cards, boxed notecard sets, and more and save 15% on Thursday, December 8 only.  Pick out monogrammed notecard sets to stuff the stockings of your favorite friends, gather all your provisions to send holiday cheer, or even stock up to send out little notes throughout the year.

Lovely Monogrammed Notecards

]]> http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/because-a-bird-cant-actually-call-you/feed/ 0 Three French Hens Are For The Birds! http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/three-french-hens-are-for-the-birds/ http://carefulpeach.com/blog/2011/12/three-french-hens-are-for-the-birds/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:47 +0000 Jessie http://carefulpeach.com/blog/?p=153 On the third day of Christmas, which would you rather receive:  3 French hens (only if they come with their own coop and country estate to match!) or your choice of the Peach’s selection of table linens?  That’s right friends…almost all of our (predominantly French) table linens are on sale Wednesday, December 7 only as part of our 12 Days of Peachmas promotion.  For just one day, take 15% off all in-stock table linens (all special and custom orders are excluded from this special sale) to get you good and ready for Christmas, or to make someone holidays just a touch brighter.

A beautiful 100% cotton French tablecloth for the holidays!

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100% Cotton French Virginie PJs

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