Ali.O's Assets

March 2014

WRAP yourself in LOVE this season……

No, no NO! I’m not referring to the made up fantasy of cupids and hearts-I’m well aware that Valentine's day is behind us for another 11 ½ months (whew)!!!! I’m referring to the season of lent, a time when we prepare to celebrate the ultimate act of LOVE. A time when we calm our hearts and reflect upon the sacrifice that Jesus made for each one of us.

I love going out to the pasture and just enjoying the calm, in the cool air, away from screaming kids and singing cell phones. I am never really alone out there…. as there is usually an ass that wants scratched!!!!! Oddly enough, this too is calming as there is unconditional love that comes from those creatures. Have you heard about “Legend of the Donkey's Cross"? Did you know most miniature donkeys have a dark stripe from the neck to the back and across the shoulders forming the image of a cross? Legend has it that Jesus placed this shadow of a cross on a donkey's back in order to reward him for his loyalty. The donkey not only carried Jesus into Jerusalem but also stayed at the base of the cross, refusing to leave Jesus during the crucifixion.

What better way to hold His sacrifice close to our hearts than by literally wrapping ourselves in a cross or scripture??!?

God rewarded this month’s artist with special talent. Meet Carmen, the beautiful woman behind Wrapped scarves. She uses her hands to scroll inspirational sayings onto the most luscious scarves. I met this former English teacher and stay-at-home mom several years ago through a mutual friend, and she has had me wrapped around her products ever since!!!! Her products are poetic, unique and straight from the heart!!!! I have one around my neck almost daily….

We are so lucky that Carmen was willing to make unique scarves just for Ali.O’s Assets this month!!! She has screen printed some of these soft, bright scarves with a beautiful cross and on others, she has written some of my favorite bible verses. What a great way to keep His word and love close to your heart, all while being fashionable!!! We are also featuring a brand new Wrapped product, headbands to sweat in while keeping our bodies strong!

So, for those of you who don’t have a donkey in your backyard to remind you of the ultimate act of love, wrap yourself in His word or the image of a cross to keep you and your heart warm now and always! Remember, we have limited quantities of each design so don’t miss out!!!

6 fun colors available with a unique screen printed cross

Script scarves available in pink and turquoise!!!

Verses available

Colossians 3:14

"And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it"

Psalm 46:10

"Be still and know that I am God"

Ecclesiastes 9:10

"Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all of your might"

Brand new Wrapped product!!! Workout headbands that are 2-2.5" cotton/lycra stretch! Show your strength as you are working out at the gym or out for a long run!!
$27 each

February 2014

The Story Behind The Find: It was a perfect September day. My husband, kids and I had the pleasure of attending the Blenheim Palace Horse trials near Oxford, England. I was so excited to see the animal athletes as they traveled over the cross country course set on the grounds of Winston Churchill’s family home. But, lets be honest, I was equally as excited for the “shopping village” they had advertised. As usual, things don't always go as perfect as the picture in my mind. One twin hurled in the cab on the way there, there were hills to climb as we walked the course which caused the 5 year old to whine, and it seemed to take forever for me to make it to the shopping village. Once I finally made it there, dragging the twins along with me, I was horribly disappointed. I didn’t need any more riding breeches (since I rarely ride English anymore) and my horses sure didn’t need any more splint boots. THEN, I came upon the most amazing booth with the most amazing designer…..who was also serving champagne. The day was perfect after all!!!!

The Find: Lucy made a few capes for some friends and family for Christmas 2012 and then BOOM, it exploded, everyone wanted one! Each cape is hand made with the finest fabrics and fur (I only believe in real fur but if you don’t, we have a few without fur), each buttonhole is hand stitched and each cape is completed using vintage buttons. EACH CAPE IS UNIQUE!!! They are so versatile, they can be worn with the buttons down the side, front, back, or unbuttoned and used as a wrap. The fur collar detaches so it can be worn with or without the collar making it perfect for almost every season. Every time I wear my cape, I have tons of compliments so I decided it was time to bring them across the pond….you will not find them anywhere else in the United States! I have seven available, all unique and all equally as FAB. Happy Shopping!

PARIS

This cape is a show stopper!!! Pink wool outer fabric with a cotton print on the inside. The fur and hand stitched button holes are off white. Paris would love a stroll in its namesake city or enjoy an evening out anywhere in the world!!!

$375
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PRAGUE

Love the beautiful plum wool against the salmon colored lining. The vintage gold buttons pop and the dark fur make this a posh piece! This cape can go from day to evening anywhere in the world!
$375
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Detail of Prague

LAKE GARDA

Great grey cashmere with pastel print on the inside. Perfect for cool evenings on the water of Italy….or on the prairie!!!

$350
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NEBRASKA

This cape would be perfect while cheering on the Huskers during a cool fall day at Memorial Stadium! Or, wear it inside during winter sports to keep the chill off your back. The black wool is set against a reddish silk lining. The neutral stitching and buttons add a fun contrast. Go Big Red!!

$350

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Detail of Nebraska

BORDEAUX

The wine colored wool and fur is so rich set against the neutral silk lining. We love the white stitching and silver buttons. Perfect for an afternoon of wine tasting!

$375

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Detail of Bordeaux

LONDON

The pink cotton print lining pops against the dark navy wool on this cape. The pink hand stitched button holes hold vintage brown buttons. The dark fur around the collar would make anyone wearing this cape look like royalty!!!

$375

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SOLD

Detail of London

MUNICH

The grey cashmere is a great backdrop for the red lining and blue hand stitched button holes on this cape. Perfect for a stroll through the English Gardens….
$350
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Detail of Munich

January 2014-SOLD OUT

SETTING

INTERIOR OF MY LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

My Ass(es) are exhausted after a busy holiday season composed of parties, travel, gift wrapping, cleaning up shredded gift wrap, cooking, and annoying relatives.

(this is a movie script, Mom, it isn’t real life. really)

ALIO

Someone order me a massage, detox, a facial and sleep….lots of sleep-the holidays wore me out!!!!! Oh wait, all of my money went to gifts. Do it on a budget!

ENTER STAGE LEFT

Tamara, a beautiful, talented friend, the proprietor of Servello.

CUT

to January’s feature for Ali.O’s Assets

$26 each

shipping is on me-Happy New Year!!!

What better month to feature an aromatherapy based skincare line than January! We are all tired, we are all looking for a healthy change, and we are all broke!!!!

My amazing friend, Tamara, uses her degree in biology and plant & animal physiology to develop each product for Servello. Then she uses her knowledge as a licensed aesthetician to make products that are beneficial for the skin and body!!! For 11 years, she has been producing organic, vegan, and eco friendly products for the home, face, body, and feet!! Tamara was kind enough to do a sample pack just for Ali.O’s Assets.

Inside this jar, you will find the following:

½ oz Organic Cream Cleanser

½ oz Rose Sweet Orange Face Toner

½ oz Rosehip Facial Scrub

½ oz Organic Cranberry Green Tea Mask

1/8 oz Organic Blueberry C Serum

½ oz Evening Primrose Face Cream

1 oz Organic Hand & Body wash

½ oz Vanilla Bean Shea Body Cream

1 tube Shea Butter Lip Balm

¼ oz Toe and Heel Butter

There are only 10 available so get yours now!

~SAMPLE: A great way to sample what all Servello has to offer. Once you decide which products you are obsessed with, you can go to Avani Day Spa if you live in the area to get your favorite full size products! If you don’t live on the prairie, go directly to Servello.com.

~TRAVEL: If Aunt Edna just gave you all of her free cosmetic samples as a holiday gift, chuck them and buy this as a great travel kit.

~GIFT: If you have been trying to think of something to give to the impossible friend or relative for a late holiday gift, this is it. Hey, maybe it will even make that nightmare relative an kinder person!

SETTING

INTERIOR OF YOUR LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
Your are calmer, nicer, healthier and still have money in your checking account!!!

December 2013-SOLD OUT

You're so hot and cold…..

Baby it's cold outside!!!! So, let's turn up the heat. Let's make it HOT. Meet Callahan….this dear friend of mine has a hot shop (Callahans Firehouse) in the beautiful town of Langley on Whidbey Island, Washington. Boy, it's hot in there. If you visit Callahan's Firehouse, you can watch him create glass, or even blow your own glass! But, the glass isn't the only thing hot in there………...Callahan isn't too bad to look at either! Luckily, during the Holiday Season, his handmade snowmen help to cool things down a bit.

Each one of his creations has its own personality, and its own story. These jolly pieces of art can remain in your home way past the last Christmas gift has been opened…speaking of, these guys MAKE great Christmas gifts!!! They are the perfect winter decoration to bring a little fun and personality to your home until the last snowflake flies!

Hot. Cold. Handmade. Callahan.

FROSTY

A jolly guy who brings a smile to our face. He was born James D but, unfortunately, received his nickname after engaging in a snowball fight with no gloves on, resulting in the loss of fingers!!!

Frosty is 11.5" tall x 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

RUDDY

Short for Rudolph, it's all about the nose……....notice he can't quite look you in the eye. He is self conscience about his large nose even though everyone tells him that every snowman is unique and his nose is just perfect!

Ruddy is 11" tall x 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

SOLD

SNOWFLAKE

Focus on the FLAKE here. We love this gal but there is a little bit of crazy in her eyes. Perhaps she just has young snow babies, whom she adores, but they drive her a little bit crazy at the same time!!! I can relate……...

Snowflake is 10.5" tall x 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

NUTCRACKER

We feel safe with this guy around. He has a look of confidence and a watchful eye. You can't pull the snow over this guy's eyes……..

Nutcracker is 12" tall x 5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

CANDY

Sweet Candy Cane has a problem with sneaking sweets in the middle of the night, which has resulted in quite the roll polly bottom half. That, along with the red hat, makes us believe she is trying to compete with another jolly creature from the North Pole!!!

Candy Cane is 11.5" tall x 4.75" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

SOLD

CLARK

This guy makes everyone laugh even though things don't always go as planned………..especially during the Holiday Season!!! Clark is the leader of the jolliest bunch of *DONKEYS* on this side of the nuthouse!!!

Clark is 11.5" tall x 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

SOLD

CAROLE

This guy loves to belt out Christmas tunes!!! So, when you are at home by yourself jamming to

Christmas music (and I know you do) look quick and you may just catch Carole dancing and singing along with you!!!

Carole is 10" tall x 4" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

SOLD

PATTIE

As a child, Peppermint Pattie was stranded in a blizzard of peppermint patties and candy canes falling from the sky when she wondered off to search for the perfect Christmas Tree!!! There are still chunks of candy cane stuck to her hat- which is why we have to separate Candy from Pattie as she insists on picking at Pattie's hat!!!

Pattie is 11.5" tall by 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

CINDY

One look at Cindy Lou and any grinch will learn to love this season! Cindy can even make a big, smelly, hairy man engage in the joy and happiness of the holidays. With her magic, you may even get your man to carve the roast beast on Christmas Day!!!

Cindy is 11.5" tall x 4" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

GINGER

Ginger came to us from a shelter for gingerbread cookies. Poor girl wasn't wanted (something about too many calories) until the volunteers at the shelter stepped in and rehabbed her into a beautiful piece of (fat free) glass. Lucky for Ginger, now that she is a snow woman, she can make anyone happy……...are you willing to be her forever home?

Ginger is 10" tall x 4.5" wide

$105 plus $15 S&H

Get them while they are hot………...

Keep them through the cold!!!!