Hello Clog World Family and Friends
We just got in a bunch of winter clothing from a company called Desigual. They are having a big push in the USA right now so you may have seen it but if not we are working on getting it on our web site. You can check out the Desigual that we are carrying here. We are using our youngest daughter to show this cute black tunic - the cost on this is $54 and SUPER CUTE as you can see. Desigual carries clothing for boys, girls, men and women - it is hip bohemian Swedish fun. We know - yes - it is from Spain - but with the look - we need to give it an honorary title of Swedish - hope that is OK with eveybody.
We are working on a new web site - take a peek here. We started this project back in May 2010 and will have it up and running in the next few weeks. It is a lot of work but will be worth it. I will ask in advance for patience being that when it does go live I'm sure that we will be having some bugs and problems that will need to be fixed. The hope is to have a more fresh and fun web site that shows the lifestyle that we have and live here in the mountains of Colorado and beaches of Sweden.
GREAT NEWS - our wonderful friends and partners from Sweden - Fam Gullberg - are coming out to stay over the Christmas Holiday. If they get a chance to read this - we need your wish list so get them sent in! In this photo, we see that Tessa and Mimmi do not always work but do take some time to have fun. We will definitely get photos up here on the Clog Blog with the future adventures of the Swedish/American MinturnHoliday 2010-11. Stay tuned
On Labor Day - our family took a couple hour hike up the mountain (round trip it was close to 4 hours) to a place called Fancy Lake. A gorgeous day with great company (besides the little complaining, scraped knees and tears) and beautiful views. This hike is in the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. All girls made it up the hill with LOTS of Jelly Beans for fuel (and bribes). We kept telling the little ones that this is just training for a future trip to Disney World. If I remember correctly - Disney World is a lot of walking so lets get them in shape now or at least for the ski season.
thanks for reading and hope to hear or see from you all soon!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Desigual, New Web Site, Friends and Family
Posted by Clog Guy at 11:06 AM
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Kids - they will always be little to me
Another birthday is approaching and we are celebrating it two times this year. Once a week ago with the Grandparents and another time in the very near future for the offical day. Check out this cake - the Barbie Cake - Grandma spent a few hours on this one on a rainy day here in the mountains. I remeber this cake from 30+ years ago when my little sister used to always ask for it. Now my children are asking for it as their birthdays approach. Good thing Grandma keeps those cake pans and barbie dolls.
I know that our 3 girls will continue to grow but I am always going to be thinking they are little and worry about them. It is difficult to let them grow up but the joy of the success they achieve in life is just so fun to watch and experience. AND on the other hand the feeling of their disappointments or mistakes made is sometimes hard to watch and not pull your hair out about. AAA's - you will always be little in my eyes so please understand my tears of happiness, sadness, joy and frustration is just from the love that I have for all of you. Little A - Happy Birthday with LOTS & LOTS of love and big, sloppy, moutain man hugs.
We have 2 New Tessa Clogs Open Toe Sandals in stock now for the end of the summer and the fall months -
* High Heel 2 Strap Cerise Nubuck Sandal
* New Blue Jessica Sandal
The Blue leather on our Jessica is a beautiful full grain leather and a very deep dark blue. We have made a limited supply of these so if you are interested give us a call or order on line as soon as possible.
Thanks for reading and give all those little ones out there a big hug, life is way too short so give lots of love now.
Posted by Clog Guy at 2:58 PM
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Loyal Customers and our Blog
One of my best friends (and smartest), Steve H, has reminded me that it is good to stay current and up to date on our Clog Blog.
- I know that you have the on-line store but if you can also have elements on your site that change (i.e. clog blog) thats the key for your loyal customers. They will keep coming back. You can even keep the changing elements not so much store bases as to news/activitity in Vail.
Steve - thanks for that reminder and you have been awarded the picture of the day. A little background about our friendship and photo. We have been friends for over 20 years first meeting at St. John's, then being room mates in 1988 & 89 and is the god father of our oldest daughter. We have stayed in touch over the years (Steve - thanks for being the driving force with your emails and calls) and usually get the families together once a year. This photo is from the boys night out celebrating our 20 year reunion up at SJU. Everytime I see it I break out laughing! This photo taken from behind the pine curtain will always remind us of SJU and the H1N1 epidemic of 09. Steve - thanks for the great memories and friendship - we hope to see the family again soon!
For those that read our blog - also a big thank you. I'll keep the camera handy and let you know about the happenings around our Happy Valey here in Colorado.
Posted by Clog Guy at 7:01 AM
Monday, July 26, 2010
Back in the USA
Posted by Clog Guy at 5:06 PM
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Tessa High Heel Kate's in stock and Skiing the Bird
Posted by Clog Guy at 11:33 AM
Friday, February 12, 2010
Magic - working with your spouse and Valentines Day
Posted by Clog Guy at 11:45 AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I missed October, darn, Happy belated Halloween
Hello all - sorry for not getting a posting here in October - I will make a point to get two posts here in November 2009. What is new - FUR LINED TESSA CLOGS - YES - I'm not sure why we have not made these earlier but we will have them in mid-November. What a perfect clog for here in the mountains of Colorado, the plains of Nebraska or the city of New York. Heck - just buy a pair and wear them where every with anything and everything. That is what I'm talking about.
What else is new, clog guy here just had a 20 year anniversary from Saint John's University. Wow - 20 years - now that I'm in my 40somethings, 20 years goes fast. It was SO MUCH FUN to see old friends and my home for 4 years of my life. What did I take away from this reunion, that life is short, we all age, and have fun while you can. All of us did look different, it could have been hair color, length, girth, lines but the personality and voices we remember are still the same. Us guys, we are bad at staying in touch, we all made a vow that we will do a better job of communication especially in this modern age of technology. Maybe I'll get some of these guys to buy some clogs and read this blog!
I will leave you with one of many memories of my time 20 years ago up at Saint John's University. This is a photo of Saint John's Abbey Church and Bell Banner. The church and bell banner is made of concrete and faced on the outside with local granite. Marcel Breuer (1902-1982) designed this and many of the building at SJU. Probably way too much info for anybody, but this photo was taken after a weekend of great times with incredible friends. Peace everybody -
Posted by Clog Guy at 12:24 PM