KK is walking, Myrtle Beach, SC - Risa & Glenn's granddaughter

KK is walking. My dearest friend, Risa, purchased a pair of Squeaker shoes for her newest grand daughter when KK was just a month old. She finally get's to wear them, with her adorable tutu outfit.

She is precious Risa. Thanks so much for sharing this photo. Love & Miss you guys.

Couture for Kids - Maine Women

Sharon Rose, Channel 6 newscaster, called me in late November about doing an article on me. She was researching Maine made children's clothing. Check out the article that came out in the December 2009 Maine Women's issue.

http://keepmecurrent.com/app/special_sections/1PDF_per_section/MEWOM_12-09.pdf


Thank you Sharon for writing such a wonderful article. I'm just tickled pink........and lime green........and aqua..............

Love to all,
Ellen

Motherhood Maternity - Maine Mall, Portland

I am now the Store Manager at Motherhood Maternity at the Maine Mall in Portland. What a great transition from customizing my own children's clothing to working with new moms to be. As I did with my designs at Matchaversibles, I'm able to work with helping wardrobe a brand new mom. Helping select versatile outfits, combing layering with a variety of pants and tops and just having so much fun. Whether your in your first, second or last trimester, Motherhood Maternity has everything for your maternity needs and nursing. All our bra's are nursing bra's (checkout the website), nursing tops, tanks, tees, jeans, cargo's, just a huge variety of the most stylish pieces. Plus sizes too!!

Brand new promo starts this Friday, March 26th through April 3rd........Buy 2 items at regular price and get the 3rd piece at 50% off. This is the largest sale/promo Motherhood has ever had. If you buy 6 pieces, 2 are at 50% off. We have bathing suits, bathing suit cover ups, panites, high and thong, sleep bra's, sports bra's, evening wear and more.

Come in, stop by, say hello. Ellen Foster, Store Manager 207-828-8607

Grand reopening May 1, 2010

Spring is in the air and colors are more vibrant then ever at Matchaversibles in Wiscasset, Maine. Look for updated postings.

Matchaversibles Holiday Specials

I have marked down many of the beautiful in store items for Christmas. All boy's Thomas & Company are 50% off. The new "Sassy" Dress Fall line has been discounted 25%. 4 Squeaker shoe styles are marked down to $20.00 (in store only).

Don't forget to check out the beautiful knitted and croheted sweaters, the wildly favorite fleece sets, buntings, hats, mittens and capes by Fairytale Beginnings. I also have a wonderful artist that designs and hand crafts bracelets for newborns up through age 12. These are real keepsakes.

The tutu sets are flying out the door. Little girls sizes 6 months to size 6 in a wide array of colors.

Matchaversibles SPECIALS now on ebay

Check out "my ebay store" also called Matchaversibles. I will be posting specials on ebay from time to time.

Ms L - What a joy to see such beautiful smiles

I just had to share a wonderful story and some precious photos. Ms. L had passed by Matchatversibles on Route 1 in Wiscasset several times but only saw the infant/toddler clothing displays. One day, after we introduced the Cupcake Collection, and it was on display outside, Ms. L stopped in to check them out. The Cupcake Collection ranges from size 2T - size 10. Ms. L is a teacher of some very special children and has a heart of pure gold. She purchased several outfits (dresses and pants) for some of her students over the summer. She recently stopped in to purchase several of the fall collection, which we call the "Sassy Collection". She snapped some photos over the summer and received permission from the parents to share these beautiful smiles with all of you. Thank you Ms. L for being such a loyal Matchaversibles customer and having such a wonderful heart. I hope our friendship continues.

Swaddle blankets by Miracle Blanket

A new born baby is a blessing and a joy. A key to a content baby is the swaddling blanket by Miracle Blanket, now carried at Matchaversibles in Wiscasset, Maine. Priced at $29.95 these are a blessing to new mothers.

The Miracle Blanket swaddles and sooths baby just as they were in the womb. If you would like to order via phone, please call 207-899-4070. Shipping $4.95 within the USA.

Kenady and Taylor in the Sassy for fall collection

Joyce from Massachusettes shared her granddaughters photo's. Kenady and Taylor shown here in outfits from this falls "Sassy" Collection. Mix n match pants with band or ruffled hems. Light weight 21 Wale Corduroy fabric. Pants are available in the cord or a knit fabric. Thank you so much Joyce for sharing these lovely photos.

New items, fall collection, holiday collection

Matchaversibles is the new kid in town in the midcoast area. Wiscasset, Topsham, Brunswick, Bath, Damriscotta, Waldaboro, Rockland, Camden, Brunswick, Portland.........everyone is coming to see us. We have a kiosk at the Portland Jetport. Check out our ads in the Lincoln County News weekly and the Forecaster monthly. We have a new selection of handmade clothing, fleece jackets, sweaters, hats and more. Watch SHARK TANK, ABC, tonight, October 6th, when Lisa Lloyd will pitch her new Treasure Chest Toys, which we are carrying. A soft, cuddly stuffed animal with secret compartments. You have to see these, they will make a great Christmas gift.

We are now carrying Thomas & Friends, Nannette and Vitaminsbaby, to name a few. Don't forget our Squeaker Shoes. A new fall line of suedes and boots have arrived.
Route 1, Wiscasset, ME at the Maine Heritate Village. www.matchaversibles.com

The KIDS SHOW in Las Vegas

We are having so much fun and learning so much. I am ordering for fall and winter and wait until you see what we'll have in the store in the next 2 weeks. We learned over the weekend that we are not restricted to carrying only handmade items......................so Wiscasset, look out. We are going to carry a full line of Boys from newborn up to size 7. Girls from newborn to 8. We'll be stocking more Squeaker Shoes and now Soft Soled shoes for newborn size 0-1-2. We've made a purchase from Treasure Chest Pets, which is a pillow and chest, all made up like a large stuffed animal, just adorable. Can't wait for you to come and visit!!!! Thanks to all of you for helping to make Matchaversibles a success. Ellen & Tom

Fall is almost here - Sneak Preview

Introducing the "Sassy" Collection. Sassy Sweet, Sassy Elegant, Sassy Fleece - These and MORE will be available Sept 12th. An entire line of fall/winter coming soon. New shoes, crocheted hats, purses, hair accessories, socks and sweaters.

Grandmother in Owlhead, ME, happy with purchase

Susan visited our store a month ago and picked out an adorabel pant set for one of her Granddaughters, she then asked me to create another dress for the older sister. Next day, Susan was so excited about all the delightful fabrics and styles she phoned in an order for 2 more dresses for her "California" granddaughters. She said "I'm leaving it up to you, one is a blonde and one is a brunette. See photo's and Susan's comments .... "Ellen all 4 girls LOVED their dresses...........and the mom's said they have never seen such well made AMERICAN products. It is such a pleasure to consider you a friend now. I keep praying that you will soon be able to stop traveling and pay attention to your business in Maine. Thanks for the e-mail update......look forward to seeing you or getting a new e-mail update soon." Sincerely, Susan

Jack in his Baseball Squeaker shoes

Jack's Grandmother saw our display at the Portland Jetport and immediately put in her order for a pair of Brown Baseball shoes. She received her shoes promptly and wrote "Got 'em and he loves them. Was immediately running heel to toe as intended. Thanks for the prompt shipping, etc. I’m sending along this picture of my grandson in his new squeakers, but we have a brand new grandson as well, so things have been kind of hectic over the last two weeks. He continues to love his shoes and we get questions and compliments every time he wears them and direct the former to your site. " We hope Jack will continue to enjoy his Squeaker Shoes.

Justine's Birthday

Justine loves her Lavender and Butterfly Cupcake dress, which was complimented with a matching hat and purse. Grandma, Mary Sue of Wiscasset was happy to share her lovely photo. Happy Birthday Justine.

Updated website is UP, finally!!

I am so happy with the new website. I will be able to maintain it and update it all myself. This is so much easier than the other one and I don't have to depend on anyone.

I would like to give special thanks to Darlene Terry, owner of Whimsical Years Photography. She has done 2 fabulous photo shoots for Matchaversibles. She was able to capture some unbelievable shots of the children. She truely loves her photography and it shows. She has also captured some of my products in a new light. Please check out her wonderful photos on her website www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com

I would also like to thank Thomas, John & Bryan at American Web Design. They were patient and understanding and are all true professionals. THANK YOU GUYS!!! www.americanwebdesign.com

Last but not least, Tom He has put up with my 20 hour days. He is my rock and I couldn't do this without him. We are a great team. He works the store during the week while I do bookkeeping, marketing, designing and sewing and I work the store on weekends. The custom orders have been coming in fast and furious so I am no long accepting any custom orders at this time. We are busy preparing for the Fall collection.

We are heading to Vegas for the largest Kid's show in the US. We hope to learn alot about the retail world and possible manufacturing. We'd love to have another store where we can offer a wider variety of children's unique styles of clothing, gifts and accessories.

Great weekend in Maine

The weather has been beautiful in Maine. Matchaversibles is becoming quite popular with the locals. Thank you to all of our visitors that have been referring us. The customizing end of the business is really picking up. I can't keep the Cupcake line (Ages 2 - 10 in stock). This week I am working on 8 custom dresses. I have been meeting such wonderful people.

Working on the website this week and HOPE (fingers crossed) to see some results by the end of the week. This has been a daunting deed, no wonder web designers get paid the big bucks.

I have a new crafter and would like to welcome "emm's place". Beth and her sister Paula knit the most beautiful sweaters and socks. The sock's are called Coz-e-toes. They are for infants up to 12 mths and go quite well with our Squeaker Shoes.

Also, a popular crafter is Noodle Noggin with those beautiful crocheted caps, we're on our second order. Fairytale Beginnings, another favorite, beautiful fleece poncho's, footies, capes, caps, mittens and the new addition, baby buntings. Winter is coming too soon.

Unique Apron's by Debbie. Beautifully crafted aprons in Small, Medium, Large for those little mini Julia Fairchild's.

We are growing everyday. Saturday I rearranged the entire store and we're quite pleased with the new look.

Matchaversibles-Whimsical Years website photo shoot

We had such fun on Saturday. Darlene Terry, owner and professional photographer and I worked with a wonderful group of children ages 6 mths to 7 years. I am redesigning the website to include the following:

Cupcake line for girls ages 2 - 10, with custom designing available ($30-$55)

Carnival Collection for boy's ages 6 mths - 7 years, also can be custom designed ($18.50-25.00)

The wonderful crafters that have their beautiful items in the store will also be on the new site, examples are:

Fleece sets for infants 3 mths - 24 mths (shown) ($24 Capes, $15 Fleece footies or $35 for the set, sweaters ($22 - $27) with ribbed leggings/ruffled to match ($12 - $15) (shown)

You will see a few of the outfits are a sister/brother combo, which can be made in any of the fabrics available. Parents and grandparents have had such a good experience in designing their own one of a kind outfit. Many of the photo's shown here are one of a kind.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of the upcoming products.

Ellen & Tom

Indigotwin - This week's featured crafter

Indigotwin hails from small town Maine. We are Kirsten and Cortney,
identical twin sisters who have always enjoyed creating art together.
From crayon rubbings as small children to works of art as adults, we
have always given each other inspiration. We both graduated from
the University of Maine with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 1998
and love to create folk art! We both have small children and create
while our little ones are sleeping.

Free Photo shoot at Matchaversibles Sat., Aug. 15th

Whimsical Years Photography Joins Matchaversibles for Photo Sessions
FREE Professional Photo Session
Reservations only Limited number of sittings Saturday, August 15th.
Early sittings 9 a.m. – noon Ages newborn – 4 years
Late sittings 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 5 years – 10 years
Groups up to 3 only Children ONLY

Reservations are on a first called/emailed, first reserved basis. Please call 207.899.4070 or email: ellen@matchaversibles.com for reservations or more information.
Sitting fee is waived, giving you a $200 savings! 3-5 days after your session you will be able to view your images on a password protected online gallery where you can place orders for prints.
http://www.matchaversibles.com/ http://www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com/

You must be at the location below 15 minutes prior to your scheduled sitting. You may choose to have your child photographed in one of the Matchaversible outfits. This must be arranged in advanced by calling or coming in to the store to make your selection.
Matchaversibles Maine Heritage Village Route 1 Wiscasset, ME 207.899.4070