Brigid & Bess

04/30/2024

04/30/2024

Today will be our last day open in the shop, as you can see there's not much (i.e. nothing) left so closing at 3:00.

If you purchased a table, please DM us to set up a pick up time by May 10.


Thanks again friends...

04/26/2024

Happy 16 years of marriage - nothing says love like lunch at Bodo's Bagels.

04/11/2024

I never liked the number 6, too round and perfect. So let's skip it and say 70% off any remaining items.

04/05/2024

Half off everything left 🤍

04/03/2024

Eighty eight percent of our items are not NEEDED, except these umbrellas, especially today. Nine remaining in stock. ☔️🌂☂️

04/01/2024

I might need to stay away from the pet adoption event at Dairy Market, but that doesn't mean you should. Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 2 pm. Plus 10% of all sales will be donated to

03/28/2024

Thank you for stopping by over the past week - I don't think I was fully prepared for how genuinely kind and supportive everyone would be.

We're increasing the discount to 40% off - and while a lot sold last week, we still have some of my all-time favorites. Including needlepoint pillows.

03/21/2024

Friends —

We all think a lot about how to raise kind and resilient kids. My husband and I believe in showing up and working hard. We constantly remind our kids that making mistakes isn’t just okay, it’s necessary. What truly matters is that they tried.�

Just a few weeks ago, my daughter’s team for a science project faced some not so desirable results. But they decided to scrap it and do something else. And now they are headed to the state finals in April. Not because the project achieved the “best” or “perfect” results — but because they pivoted and learned from their failed attempts. I love that her teachers celebrate mistakes in a safe space.

So I will try to embrace all of these lessons, which are very true, but still very hard to FEEL deep down, when Brigid & Bess closes on May 15.

From day one, I thought that Charlottesville could use a boutique with fun, vibrant, snarky, cutting edge gifts. And you all proved me right — you supported my small business with your dollars, smiles, compliments and laughter. I’ll always be grateful for this community.

But the shop is no longer sustainable. It needs a lot of attention that I can’t always give.

People ask what I’ll do next and the truth is I don’t know. Currently looking for a new rewarding, flexible, creative, impactful unicorn career. I’m open to any ideas and
look forward to the next chapter.

In the meantime, here are the details:

- Starting today, all items that are curated for Brigid & Bess are 30% off and the discount will increase by 10% every week or so. If you’ve always dreamed of being one of those super prepared women who has a closet/drawer of gifts at the ready - maybe this is a sign.

- We’ll continue to be stocked with the Shop Made in VA section at full price until we close, featuring amazing works by Virginia artisans across the commonwealth.

- Morgan from KesCollections still has her stunning rugs in the shop for you to admire (and buy).

- Make sure you use any Brigid & Bess gift cards either in the store or online before mid-May. The discount is also live at brigidandbess.com (http://www.brigidandbess.com) .

Thanks again for all of your support and as always, happy shopping,

LD

P.S. Currently reading Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress and These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany. Though I just bought Tana French’s latest, The Hunter, and it’s calling my name.

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03/12/2024

Looking for Easter basket additions with no sugar added (I know I am). We have a few great options available.

03/02/2024

02/27/2024

Counting tonight, there are only three more sunsets in February. Is anyone else simultaneously so excited for spring but also wary of the absolute calendar chaos that comes with it?

Ignore your existential dread and treat yourself to a little gift since all Brigid & Bess items are 29% off through the end of this month. Or shop online with code: ExtraDayinFebruary.

Save the date now for Rug Days at Brigid & Bess March 15 to 17. All in stock rugs will be 20% off. PLUS Morgan from Kes Collections is offering 20% off custom orders as well. Did you know she can match to a Benjamin Moore paint sample? You can book an appointment with her in the shop to create your custom rug, sign up here (https://calendly.com/kescollections/charlottesville-rug-day?month=2024-03) .

See above for the Petra rug that I'm currently eyeing (maybe with lavender mixed in and a more kelly green). Brady the Bad Goldendoodle got blue fun dip in the deep crevices of a sisal rug and that sh*t stains. Luckily her 100% wool rugs are much easier to clean.

What I'm Reading
Just like you only have three days to save 29%, I only have three days to finish a novel for book club. Luckily I finally got engrossed in Nicole's selection, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. It's a slow build but I promise, it's worth the effort.

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