Copley Flair

Everything on Sale at Copley Flair!

2010-12-06T23:52:00.000-05:00

Experience storewide savings on every department at Copley Flair. Nothing is being held back! Help us celebrate our 35th Year in business by cashing in this holiday season!

ornaments, novelties, and boxed Christmas cards are now 20% off!

Sugar Booger lunch boxes and bags are now 30% off!

All calendars and agendas are now 25% off!

Retired Vera Bradley patterns now 25% off! And for a limited time, if you purchase $50 worth of Vera Bradley's most current styles and patterns at any one of our Copley Flair locations, we will give you an additional 25% off unlimited retired items. You can't get these savings online or anywhere else so you better not pout! Put Copley Flair on your "Good List" and stop in for goodness sake!

Happy December 1st! Only 24 more shopping days until Christmas!

2010-12-01T12:46:00.000-05:00

The hottest book among the 4-9 year old girls has expanded! Now you can complete your Fancy Nancy collection with "Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas." Already have it? We carry the complete series along with reusable sticker books, paper dolls, and activity totes. This is sure to be hit at Christmas time so don't miss out and stop in before they're sold out!

Got a creative one to shop for? Enjoy gifting any one of Melissa and Doug's Decorate Your Own piggy banks. These are sure to keep your little artist occupied all season long.

Knock Knock knocks it out of the park!

2010-11-17T09:33:00.001-05:00

It's only 1 week away. The traditional sounds and smells of that Thanksgiving meal are fast approaching... The football game blaring in the living room, the sizzling of turkey in the oven, the kids fighting in the play room, Uncle Albert snoring in his favorite Lazy Boy chair, and probably you clanging the dishes around as you are the only one trying to clean up after all their mess. Frustrated? Perhaps your direct way of telling them that you need help no longer works in your household. Every family loves a great passive aggressive way of telling them you really care... about them getting off their butts and helping you out! Knock knock provides you with 60 sheets of "no holds barred," unadulterated checklists that allows you to pass around your idea of those family violations. Tell them what really annoys you with the "Things You Do That Really Piss Me Off" sheet. Too negative of an approach? Then let them know exactly what they need to do with the "Things Must You Do To Make Me Happy" pad.

While Knock Knock has many great novelty pads that are guaranteed to crack you up, they also have pretty useful items that can help keep you organized. Our top selling pads, "Planning the Menu" and "Pack This," keep even the most scatter brained individual on track. So start packing those suitcases and make up your grocery list. Thanksgiving is officially here!!!

Gifts for the Thanksgiving Host

2010-11-10T08:28:00.002-05:00

Struggling to figure out what to bring to the Thanksgiving table? Maybe cooking isn't your forte? Perhaps a small thank you gift for your hosts will suffice, so let Copley Flair let you in on a little secret this season...

Bananagrams are a sure thing, providing hours of fun among all ages and has already won dozens of awards, including Game of the Year by TOTY Awards and the Gold Award by Dr. Toy. Bring this for the kids to keep them patiently waiting for that pumpkin pie while the adults slowly ease out of their delicious turkey-comas. Our sales are quickly telling us that we may just run out before the holiday even begins so come by quickly to get yours today!!! Have more than 6 players?

Buy 2 bananagrams to create a party!

For the more sophisticated host, start tickling their holiday senses by gifting the Thymes Frasier Fir collection. This highly anticipated home fragrance of the season is sure to be a hit. The soft aromatic fragrance of Siberian Fir and cedarwood inspires that cozy, warm feeling of Christmas. From aerosol home fragrance sprays to oil diffusers, there's a variety of options for every budget. These items are so popular that Copley Flair has a waiting list that starts compiling in July! But don't worry, there's enough to go around so stop in and pick yours up today.

And for your entertainment... I discovered this fabulous youtube:

Roll in the Cupcakes!

2010-11-03T08:55:00.003-04:00

Now that Halloween has come and gone, it can only mean one thing...

Only 22 more days until you stuff yourself silly with Thanksgiving goodies!

It also means endless invites to family and friend dinner functions! With the ever-growing popularity of cupcakes, what could be better than bringing your dinner host some sweet treats? Copley Flair has some fabulous and easy decorative ways to deck out your tiny cakes from Meri Meri. Great for any occasion!

Need a festive recipe? Check out Gio's famous Sweet Potato cupcakes recipe below and let us know what you think! Share your pictures with us!:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 medium cooked sweet potatoes, mashed (or 17.2 oz. canned)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
24 halved Pecans
Finely shredded orange peel
1 Recipe Cream Cheese Frosting, below

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line twenty four 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set cups aside.

2. In medium bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

3. In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until combined. Add sweet potatoes and vanilla, beating until combined. Add flour mixture; beat until combined (batter will be thick).

4. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake about 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 minute. Remove from pan and cool completely.

5. Place Cream Cheese Frosting in large resealable plastic bag. Cut a 1/4-inch opening in one corner of bag. Pipe frosting on top of cupcakes. Sprinkle with orange peel and garnish with one Pecan. Makes 24 cupcakes.

Cream Cheese Frosting: In large mixing bowl beat one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened, and 2/3 cup butter, softened, with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons bourbon or milk and beat until combined. Beat in 8 cups powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth and of a good piping consistency. Makes 4-1/3 cups.

Halloween Weekend is Finally Here!!!

2010-10-29T08:31:00.002-04:00

By now you should have your halloween costumes and are ready to take out your little trick or treaters or head out to that wild Halloween party all weekend long....
What's that?
You say you still don't have your costume!?
Stop in while supplies last and get your last minute accessories!!!

Elope has a great line of Sunglasses and hats which make the most simple pieces of your everyday wardrobe look like a well thought out costume! And if you time it just right, some of our novelties are already on sale!

Don't miss out and check out our Ch-Ch-Ch- Check It Out tab at the top to find out what kind of promotions are going on in our stores for a limited time!

ONLY 8 MORE DAYS!

2010-10-23T08:26:00.001-04:00

That's how many days there are until Halloween. What are you dressing up as this year?!

At Copley Flair we have been displaying holiday tricks and treats for several weeks now, but nothing compares to next weekend, when we'll be showing off our costumes! We hope you take the time to visit us to experience our spooky cards, silly bandages, and fun decorations. Check out our "Ch-Ch-Check It Out" section to learn about ways to save this Halloween!

In honor of upcoming festivities, this week we will be showcasing bandages by Accoutrements and the non-stop hilarity that is Eric Decetis! So read along below and let us know what you think of the products, or visit us to join the fun!

Accoutrements Washington-based company that has been delivering laughs across the country for the last 25 years. Everything they make is as original as it is entertaining, especially their bandages. At Copley Flair we believe that just because it's First-Aide, doesn't mean it can't be fun! If you agree with us (and we really think you should) stop by your local store and see what we have in stock!

If crude humor is your thing, then Eric Decetis is your man. As an award-winning cartoonist he creates comics for all occasions and at Copley Flair we've got it, from his birthday cards to "The Crack" calendar and book, there is something for everyone!

Great for Halloween!

2010-10-21T16:35:00.000-04:00

What does your Fall Flair look like?

2010-10-12T22:36:00.000-04:00

It's getting to be that time of year again! At Copley Flair, we love Autumn and we aren't shy about celebrating it. From colorful scarves to seasonal cards, we pick and choose our products carefully to keep you on your toes! With this post we are re-introducing the Copley Flair blog by showing you several great new products we have in our stores!

The Handwarmer Mug by Clay in Motion is perfect for everyone! Whether you're left-handed or right. No matter if you take your coffee with one teaspoon of sugar or two! These beautiful mugs are handmade in a family-owned and operated studio in Oregon. Don't let your fingers be left out in the cold this season, come check them out today!

If you are already familiar with our Flair, then you know us for carrying beautiful hand-painted glasses by Lolita. This Fall we have something extra special in our stores. These Halloween Lolitas are guaranteed to be the life of any party. Come by and check them out before they're all spoken for! We have several different styles including martini, wine, and shot glasses.

Before running out to visit us at one of our three awesomely accessible locations, make sure to check out the pages at the top, you might be surprised by what you find!

Flairian Fun!

In this week's post: APPLE PICKING!

This past weekend one of our fellow Flairians went apple picking! What better fall activity to partake in than climbing trees and shaking branches in search of the perfect fall fruit?

What is your favorite thing to make with fresh fall apples?

Talk to you soon!