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| TimeOut Chicago - November 2005
"Stuff It: Small goodies fit perfectly in this charming felt stocking ($48), handmade by Lakeview resident Jen Hopwood." p. 28 |
InStyle - November 2005
"For a great stocking stuffer, check out this site's colorful handmade felt brooches, hats, scarves or the stocking itself. Available in a constellation of hues." p. 467
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Where - September 2005
"M.E. & Blue Boutique...regulars swear by perfect A-line skirts of M.E.'s own design, flower hair clips by myperennial" p. 16
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| TimeOut Chicago - August 2006
"...MyPerennial sells pillows and cotton shirts with chunky snaps for adhering interchangeable felt animal faces - just the thing for budding style mavens still developing their motor skills." p. 99
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tcw - august 2006
"Hot Stuff for Summer Chic Hair - Layers of hand-cut felt create flowers, carefully matched and secured onton a hairclip with a single glass bead...." p. 25
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girls' life - oct / nov 2006
"GL - Best New Fashion Trend and Get This Look." p. 20
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| country business -november '06
"Vendor Profile - Flowers and Felt. Hopwood creates her pieces from...a fabric that has survived every fashion fad. She has a love for vintage and likes to make up-to-date versions of classics, such as her flower-enhanced beret." p. 82-83
| real Simple - December 2006
"Each cotton tee comes with two felt snap-on animals so you can choose to wear a lion one day, a bunny the next (OK, after laundry day). In sizes 4 and 6. Also in blue with a kitty and a chimp." p. 97
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parenting -Dec / Jan 2007
"Pick a Pal - Feel like roaring? Wear a lion. A little jumpy? Switch to the rabbit! Cotton T-shirt, with two snap-on felt animals, by MyPerennial." p. 157
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| dailycandy everywhere - jan '07
"Her cozy collection includes accessories that are both playful and practical. You can count on the line all year long. Keep warm in the winter in scarves, berets, and bucket hats; switch to tanks and tees when spring hits. Or spruce things up any old time with hair clips and brooches."
| dailycandy deals - february 2007
"Feeling woozy from all the excitement? Only Jeremy thinks it's a good idea to lay your head on a pillow made of concrete. Screw the hangover and just stock up on the fluffy things from MyPerennial. Deals readers get a sweet $20 off. (Please don't spend it on booze)." Offer valid until March 20, 2007
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cookie -march / april 2007
From the article entitled "To the Manor Born" - "Lucas gets comfortable on pillows from Dwell Baby (left) and Mahar Drygoods (right)". p. 78
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| Happy customer comments... |
"Just wanted to let you know I was STUNNED at how fast the beret arrived! The quality is excellent, and I hope my mom loves it. Thanks for such a cute hat and great, great service." |
"I've just got my hat, and it's absolutely FABULOUS! Fits my head just perfectly :D Thank you for the note - that was very thoughtful!"
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| " All the stuff you make is super cute, so it was hard to decide what to get. But the brooch was simply too darling to pass up. And having spent a weekend in Montreal, I'm feeling very French-inspired so the beret is perfect!" |
"I received my pillows in the mail this past week; they are BEAUTIFUL and will absolutely make "any room they land in" much more styled and sophisticated :) " |
"I am very excited to get my products. Your line is really original. I have many friends who love to shop online and I know they are going to go crazy over the snap tee when they see my son wearing it. What a brilliant idea. All the best to you and your company!!!" |
| "Thanks Jen! Everything is perfect and already compliments galore!" |
"The cute animal hairbands arrived last week and are adorable. My daughter is thrilled with them. Maybe now she will wear her hair up a little more often!" |
"The tee came and I just love it! How clever the way the flowers snap on! I love the second flower you sent as well! All very original! Thank you so much!" |
| "Hi Jen...just got back from out of town and found your package waiting for me. I love the beret! I've already worn it and gotten several compliments. Thanks for filling my order so quickly and for contributing to my stylishness (and warmth) this winter! Good luck to you!" |
"I received the hat today and just wanted to email to let you know how much I love it! Thanks so much and best of luck to you and your business." |
"It was a lovely surprise for my shirt to arrive today. Thank you so much, and I wish you much success in your business. Given the jealous looks from my daughter, I will definitely order again!" |
| "I will definitely be getting some of the kids shirts when my son is older and can fit into them. Thanks again, Jen! I'm sure I'll be sending business your way once my friends see me in the cute shirt!!" |
"Just wanted to let you know that your site is gorgeous and I love your products!" "The shirt arrived today and is beautiful. Thanks for all your hard work!" |
"I just wanted to say (again) thanks for my red Bunny TShirt - I LOVE it and people often stop me and tell me how adorable it is :) " |