Brightly colored gorilla fairies arrive in MainStrasse Village in Covington, Kentucky to celebrate Christmas!!

a sense of accomplishment - finally . . . well almost . . . maybe . . . .

spent many hours over the last four days working on my website - i had a goal of getting it up and running no later than november 20 and i think basically with a few tweaks i can almost say it is up and running - still need to finish adding visa/mastercard capabilities - one can currently only purchase thru paypal - but that should be finished within a couple of days.  I feel like i am learning a lot about merchandising, photo's and websites and it comes hard but is fun nonetheless.   so . . . you can go to my website and order online as of TODAY -  so far i have only 50 items online but there will be more to come sooner or later.    you can also get to my site by going to www.stoneysgifts.com and clicking on the top photo - okay -  enough about me . . . how is everyone?

next project . . . .

 READY FOR A RAINY DAY IN HER KIDORABLE RAINCOAT FROM STONEY'S

with a deep sigh, I look back over the last six months with a view to where i've been, where i've come to and where i am going next.   April 2010 saw me recovering from a car accident and broken back while at the same time reinventing myself 'one more time'!  I had the idea to convert my shop to a fairy/princess gift shop experience by building a new look, a new theme and a new inventory.

- Stoney's Gifts,  All Things Princess and Fairy is now a reality and my shop boasts such lines as Kidorables, Charmits, Bobux, Melissa and Doug\, Eeboo, LeVan Toy and many more exciting collections.   Of course, since one is never finished, i am still adding inventory to my collection but if i may brag a moment, i think it's 'an adorable little shop'.   If you live in the Cincinnati area, please stop by.   You will find a carefully selected inventory of little girl gifts  chosen for their educational, self esteem enhancing, fun and unique qualities.

In my spare time, I was knee deep in plans for the Second Annual Wee Fairy Folk Fest held on October 2, (a huge success, even considering the showers that developed mid-day).   This year Doors of MainStrasse Village partnered with Children Inc. in our first Wee Fairy Folk Raffle to raise money for the Doors of MainStrasse Children's Scholarship fund.  (to learn more, go to www.thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com)



If you don't live in the Cincinnati area, check out my online shop www.stoneysgiftsallthingsprincessandfairy.com - it's my next project and is not completed yet but i have a good start on it and if you see something you like, it can be shipped to you - just email me at sstonebraker1616@aol.com

Second Annual Wee Fairy Folk Fest. ,. . .magic and wonder comes to the Village again!

Well, our Second Annual Wee Fairy Fok Fest was once again a day of kids in costume, fun, music,  drummers and dancers, fairy vendors, balloons, and a cinderella horse drawn carriage carrying the fairy princess and her court! From the opening with children in costume dancing in a circle around the Fairies favorite mayor, Mayor Bowman to the sounds of "It's a Small World After All", to the horse drawn carriage led parade that persevered in spite of the rain, it was magical fun for everyone!!   This year, the sponsor of this event "The Doors of MainStrasse" partnered with "Children Inc." for our first Wee Fairy Folk Raffle.   We raised money for our Children's Scholarship Fund and will keep you updated on kids that we will be sending to various art programs, etc.  

Next year's date!!!!   October 1, 2011 - put it on your  calendar now - we are.

SECOND ANNUAL WEE FAIRY FOLK FEST - OCTOBER 2 - 12 NOON TO 5 PM

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FIRST SATURDAY IN OCTOBER YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ALL THE FUN  HAPPENING ON THAT DAY IN MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE!

The Lineup of entertainers includes:


M & ANASTASIA OF DRAGONFLY AERIALS
BRIAN GILL AND HIS COOL CRITTERS
DAVID KISOR
GREG HARPER
BETTY FINNEY & OOMPH!
 MAYAN RUINS & ZAHARA
 PHAROAH’S DRUMMERS OF CINCINNATI
 PICKLE BROTHERS FIRE EATERS COMEDY TEAM
 HONEY HILL PETTING ZOO
 TALULLAH’S DANCE TROUPE
 CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW
 VERONICA’S ENCHANTED CASTLE

Plus . . . Children Inc. and Doors of MainStrasse join hands for a Giant Raffle with many opportunties for you to win fabulous prizes - raffle tickets are available at Wee Fairy Folk Headquarters at 323 West Sixth Street, Covington, KY 41011 859-655-9571

2010 Happenings at the Home of the Happy Heart Princess

Well, once again, it's been a long time since I posted - I really admire you people who are able to post on a daily or even weekly basis!!   Seems I just don't get to it!   Well, lots has happened since I last posted.   On my way home from my Island retreat in February, i tangled with a semi in Orangeburg, North Carolina.  A broken back, hospital stay of 5 days and body cast later, i was on my way home with my beloved sister at the wheel of the rental car.   My car of course, was a bit 'wrinkled'.   February and March were a bit of a blur but what i will never forget is those good friends and family (my son and his wife and kids) who gathered round to take care of me!   I am so blessed!    In March,  there was a change in my shop inventory as the consigned inventory was moved to another store location and I began the challenging task of reinventing my shop.   Actually, it has turned out to be so much fun!   Stoney's is now Stoney's Gifts, All Things Princess and Fairy and I have gathered together a wonderful inventory of gifts and toys for little girls!    I am currently working on an onstore shop so stay tuned - in the meantime, you can go to www.Stoneysgifts.com and see some of the items.   Also getting busy here on our Second Annual Wee Fairy Folk Festival.   More about that later as I need to get my shop open . . . . have a great day!!!

2009 - A Crazy, Busy, Mixed Up, Wonderful Year!

It's been a long time since I have posted - the past 8 months have been a bit of blur - although very productive time.   Beginning in May 2009, i initiated a project in our village with a goal to bring about a spirit of unity and working together while working towards promoting tourism in our village.   The Doors of MainStrasse (fairy doors that is) can now boast approximately 60 decorated fairy doors tucked away on  restaurants, shops and residences.   Doors of MainStrasse also sponsored four successful events during 2009.   It was a lot of work but very rewarding in terms of recognition and appreciation from village residents and business owners.    You can learn more about this project by going to: www.thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com


When January arrived, I realized how spent I was from all the extra projects I had been involved in over the past 7 months.   And so, it was off to my condo at St Simon's Island, Georgia.   It is my little piece of heaven on earth where I am able to slow down and listen to the waves on the shore as I celebrate my gratitude for this wonderful interlude from my busy life in Covington.     It seems that inspiration and creativity is abundent on the island and walking along the shore with the ocean breeze in my face is a feeling i tuck away deep inside me to carry back home with me.