round one!

the first time i met my husband's two sons, ben and nick fisher,
i think we were equally nervous and excited.
we bumbled through the initial meet and greet moments, got past the awkwardness, hung out and then said our goodbyes. i will never forget when todd
(their dad and my now husband) shouted out, "love and like you" as they left my house.
he still says it to them often, and it is no less touching to hear now.
don't forget those you love (and like).


here is round one of our favorite valentine's greetings, some tried and true, some brand new!

from la familia green:

anthology, issue six

issue six of anthology has arrived! the theme this time around is handmade at home, and there are great sneak peeks into the lives of designer alyson fox, stephen and shauna of something's hiding in here, and homesteader ashley english. this is one of the most inspiring issues so far, chock full of familiar faces and new names. we really can't get over the glass designs of pieke bergmans! snag one before they're gone!

always wanted to work at o'suzannah?

Our beloved and irreplaceable Aaron, who has put in nearly a decade at O’Suz, is leaving us to start a new journey as a mama!

We are looking for someone who wants to work between 35-40 hours a week, is available year-round, and plans on being in the Charlottesville area for the foreseeable future. Availability and willingness to work weekends is a must! Responsibilities include working with customers, handling weekday shipment, and maintaining the shop’s appearance. Experience with merchandising would be a plus! The position is paid hourly, and the rate depends on experience and flexibility. Benefits include a generous discount on merchandise, gaining experience in the day-to-day workings of a small business, and being surrounded by beautiful goods! Please drop by the store for an application, or email us at osuznews[at]gmail[dot]com.

fresh love

pssst...
tons of new stuff being added to the SALE!
including 2012 calendars (though it pains us),
card packs, more tights,
tea towels, recipe cards, tokyo milk bubble bath
and lots of other new treats!
always worth a perusal...

if you haven't heard yet....

we have a sale closet!
you know we always have to try new things and this
is just one of them.
(we are also refreshing the whole shop!!!)
the sale closet is at the back of the shop and packed full of goodness.
the best news of all, the holiday merch is 75% off.
i know it's hard to think about xmas in january, but we strongly
advise you stock up on cards. they are irresistibly priced
and the selection is pretty great,
lots of the other merch has gone down too
and more has been added to the sale to keep it fresh.

don't be a stranger.
come take some of these goods out of our closet!

2012

for those you who have pushed the pause button on choosing yours

or for those of us who like our calendars in multiples, here's what we have

on the shelves at o'suz for 2012!

night owl hanging calendar, made of wood!

night owl desktop calendar

waste not paper letterpress desktop calendar

ilee designs letterpress desktop calendar,
an o'suz fave for many years now, and still some left!

eggpress desktop cal, always lovely

new for us, the found desktop calendar
calling all pooch lovers
also by the found, this one is bold and has a vintage feel,
quite sweet!

most amazing wall calendars ever, and with song lyrics to boot
these are a must see/have

and last up but by far the most fun,
the 6 animal calendar,
when the year is over reverse these critters to become just that, critters!

off the beaten path

begin 2012 whenever you feel ready!
(on paper anyway)

all undated, all in stock!

“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
-mary oliver


happy new year friends and folks.
let's all commit to enjoying the journey in 2012!
thank you so much for making our 15th year
a memorable one at o'suz.
xo