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May-june 2015
Vol. 7, No. 1
Tuesday-Thursday 10 – 6
Fridays 10 – 7 • Saturdays 10 – 5
(715) 798-5001
13471 N Hwy 63 • Hayward, WI 54843
[email protected]
www.fireflytradingcompany.com
Surprise for me!
Firefly Clothing Card
It was a total surprise when we decided to rent the Seeley
building. Especially to us. We do that every once in awhile
– surprise ourselves that is. I hope you do too. So the story
is there were a few things that came together in the nick of
time to nudge us toward this idea. And so we went to
markets and then to Arizona. We were gone for 6 weeks.
Before we left, we got the ball rolling on all the nuts and
bolts stuff that goes into changing locations. You don’t
want to know. We don’t really want you to know all the
business decisions… just enjoy the end results!
We keep track of your clothing purchases and give you a
discount! We will get you going with a Firefly Clothing
Card when you purchase at least $100 of regularly priced
clothing. And then every time you spend a $100 (on
regularly priced clothing), we give you 10% off your next
clothing purchase, even on the same day. And we keep
the card for you! So if you don’t already have a card, we will
get you started. Everyone loves it. It is just a little way we
can give you a break from the day we open and all the
days when the selection is the very best.
The new location of Firefly is physically smaller and
brighter but just as warm and colorful as the old shop. A
new palate of colors grew from our new logo. I am thrilled
to be able to work with so many local experts and
craftsman who have had a hand in getting this place ready.
And then there are the many volunteers who showed up to
help with painting and arranging and so many important
things. Thank you hardly covers it. You know who you are.
Meet Karen Rosen
The new shop is open 5 days a week, Tuesday – Saturday.
So I am getting a trimmer life and two days off in a row. We
are open LATE on Friday nights so you can shop before or
after your fish fry or martini night at Mooselips or whatever
you have planned. Because you know, Highway 63 is quite
the highway and it takes us all so many places we want to
go.
So our focus is more on clothing and accessories but you
know I can’t resist art. Just can’t. So you will find some
lovely things in the way of artwork and you will still find our
great cards, a few kitchen items and a few gifts. All really
good stuff that you already like.
We are opening May 20th and
closing after Labor Day…date to be
determined. As always if you want
to stay in touch with shop
happenings and dates just sign up
for our email at
www.fireflytradingcompany.com. It
is super easy and we try to send
you messages that you will want!
So here we go.
and her very popular bracelets!
After 15 years of crafting log homes, and another 15 years
teaching 3rd graders, my husband Mark and I are moving
from Northern Minnesota, “south” to Seeley. We are
drawn to the natural beauty of the area, the extensive trail
systems, and the active outdoor community. What we
weren’t expecting, and now equally appreciate, are the
wonderfully vibrant people who have welcomed us so
warmly. We spend our days working on our new home,
skiing, hiking, biking, cutting loads of firewood, and
spending time with our 2 grown children and the world’s
greatest granddaughter.
I have always liked to dabble
in art, but what brought me to
beading and wrap bracelets
was more a matter of time
and circumstance, rather than
a well thought out plan.
Retirement afforded me the
time to pursue interests that for many years eluded me. I
had just begun experimenting with beading and wrap
bracelet design, when we took a trip to visit our son in
Berlin, Germany. There we found the Knoft Paul Button
Store. I couldn’t believe my luck, and soon found myself
immersed for hours in floor to ceiling buttons at …That was
the beginning, and the simple internal signal that nudged
me in the direction of my bracelets - each closed with a
Berlin button. It’s funny how these serendipitous quirks of
fate work. Mine has now evolved into a small business of
crafting bracelets, completing my own web site and sharing
a presence with other artists at Firefly.
Featured Artist
Adu Gindy-Bertas
“On the Wild Side”
Join us for an Artist Reception and Remarks
June 5, from 5 – 7
Adu has been coming to Firefly for years. The first year we
had clothing, Adu discovered us one Fall day. She was
looking for a new black top and loved the fabric of Barbara
Lesser (as do we all). She told me that unfortunately she
had had paint on her black turtleneck. Paint, I ask? Yes, I
am a painter. Of course now I am really interested.
Adu’s life began in Estonia. She came to the U.S. in 1950
as a child. She graduated from Vassar (BA), Columbia
teacher’s College (MAT), and the University of Minnesota
(MFA). The taught art at UM Duluth until her recent
retirement. She lives in Minneapolis and Hayward with her
husband.
I suggested we call this first showing “On the Wild Side”
because to me her work, often
depicting animals in fun and
whimsical ways, just captures the
idea of “wild side”. Her work
“Foxy Lady” is pictured here. It is
hanging above our fireplace. No
one has ever referred to me as
foxy before and I have found it a
little inspiring! She painted three
other paintings after Foxy Lady.
“Here are some thoughts about the three paintings which
followed “Foxy Lady.” I have always loved bright colors and
the use of animal imagery. I was drawn to your shop for
your inspired use of color and design. Each painting has a
doorway like format with a brightly painted creature
“greeting” the viewer. In your painting the “Foxy Lady” was
you. In the other paintings the fun loving creatures can be
anyone's alter ego. Hopefully we all have a "wild side." The
red lines in the paintings reference the lines we all cross at
times or not depending on what issues we are dealing with
or with whom. One can take this to the political realm as
well. Anyway, it's my way of visualizing thoughts as I paint.
It's another “layer of thought.”
Returns
We want you to be happy with your selections! We are a
small store with a short Summer season so if you are
returning something it has to be back to us fast. So
clothing returns must be made within 10 days, tags on, with
the receipt. No credit card or cash refunds. All returns are
for store credit. Sale merchandise is sold “as is” and is not
returnable. No returns on jewelry. We hope you will
understand.
Ree Drummond’s
Maple Oat Nut Scones
Cheryl Harrison brought these back in April. When someone
who is volunteering to help you get your shop painted and
they bring fabulous scones, it is a very good day. I follow Ree
Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, on Facebook and so enjoy
her recipes, her love of her family, and her sense of humor.
Cheryl says this recipe isn’t too hard…but al of thought they
were delicious. Some ate more than one, but I’m not naming
names.
• 2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Regular Oats, Ground in a Food Processor or Blender
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 sticks (1 Cup) Cold Butter, Cut Into Cubes
• 1/2 cup Pecans, Finely Chopped
• 3/4 cups Heavy Cream (more If Needed)
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 teaspoon Maple Extract
• Icing
• 5 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 cup Whole Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Strong Coffee
• 2 teaspoons Maple Extract
Preparation Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350
degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine
flour, ground oats, sugar,
baking powder, and salt.
Stir to combine.
• Add butter pieces and
use a pastry cutter to
work the butter and dry
ingredients together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Whisk together the cream, egg, and 1 teaspoon maple extract.
Pour into flour mixture, stirring gently, until it all comes together.
(Mixture will not come together in one cohesive ball; it should be
in a few large clumps with some crumbs in the bowl.) If it is overly
crumbly and will not come together at all, add a couple of
tablespoons of extra cream and work it in.
• Turn the dough out onto a cutting board or floured surface and
use your hands to press into a 6-to-8-inch circle about 3/4 inch
thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges (or you can cut into smaller
wedges to get more.) Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a
baking mat or parchment and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until
poufy and set and just barely golden. (Shouldn't have much color
on them at all.) Remove from the oven and allow to cool
completely.
• Combine all the icing ingredients. Make sure it's thick but still
pourable. Drizzle a very generous amount on each one, then
sprinkle on a few more chopped pecans. Allow the icing to set
completely, then serve.
Scones will keep nice and fresh for days in a plastic zipper bag.
(715) 798-5001 • 13471 N Hwy 63 • Hayward, WI 54843
[email protected] • www.fireflytradingcompany.com