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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 23 May 2013 23:32:07 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>BLOG</title><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:18:21 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>Mom's Rock! at Ida Red</title><category>Bracelet</category><category>Jewelry</category><category>Mother's Day</category><category>Shoes</category><category>Toms</category><category>Tulsa</category><category>gifts</category><category>ida red</category><category>mom</category><category>ok</category><category>oklahoma</category><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 19:49:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/5/4/moms-rock-at-ida-red.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:16129491</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 650px;" src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/IMG_0785.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1336497249771" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p>We love how Tulsa girl and Ida Red customer, Taylor, rocked her TOMS at prom.</p>
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<p>Add a little sparkle to your evening with these pewter sequin wedges.</p>
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<p>Or maybe you prefer black sequins ...</p>
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<p>Ahhh ... Young love! &nbsp;Did you wear your TOMS for prom? &nbsp;Send us a pic of you! &nbsp;ida@idaredboutique.com&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15930994.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Lily and Laura Bracelets</title><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:39:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/4/12/lily-and-laura-bracelets.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:15815384</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We now sell <a href="http://store.idaredboutique.com/Namaste+Bracelets.html">Lily and Laura bracelets</a> on our online store.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15815384.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Products!</title><category>Tulsa</category><category>bamboo</category><category>cover</category><category>ipad</category><category>phone case</category><category>portable speaker</category><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:45:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/3/30/new-products.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:15660377</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We love this new line of products at Ida Red! Tote Bags with a hidden insullated pouch for your lunch and ipad bags!</p>
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<p>&nbsp;Sturdy Bamboo Phone Cases and portable speakers.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;Wooden USB Drives and solar purse lights. &nbsp;<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 650px;" src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/IMG_0479.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333144746427" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 650px;" src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/IMG_0480.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333144780988" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>And Cute Ipad Cases with great designs! &nbsp;We love this line! &nbsp;Come by and check them out!<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 650px;" src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/IMG_0481.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333144815548" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15660377.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Get Your Kicks on Route 66 at Ida Red</title><category>Route 66</category><category>Sign</category><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:39:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/3/21/get-your-kicks-on-route-66-at-ida-red.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:15528586</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I absolutely love Tulsa's Route 66 roots! &nbsp;At Ida Red we often see travelers passing through Tulsa on a thier own tour of Route 66. &nbsp;Check out these new Route 66 signs available in the shop. &nbsp;Get your kicks on Route 66 ... at Ida Red!</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15404130.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Creative Easter Candy Basket Ideas!</title><category>Candy</category><category>Easter</category><category>Jelly Belly</category><category>Marshamallows</category><category>Tulsa</category><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:01:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/3/12/creative-easter-candy-basket-ideas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:15403779</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We've got some awesome Easter candy ideas in the shop this year! &nbsp;</p>
<p>I'm in love with these graphic and funny Easter bunny Candy Bars!<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/picture/_mg_0056.jpg?pictureId=13608913&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331582616219" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/picture/_mg_0058.jpg?pictureId=13608914&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331582645681" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/universal/images/manager/wysiwyg-image.png" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/picture/_mg_0059.jpg?pictureId=13608915&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331582737523" alt="" /></span></span>Or how about these specialty Marshmallows? &nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/picture/_mg_0039.jpg?pictureId=13608904&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331582785778" alt="" /></span></span>Or Jelly Belly Soda in a range of flavors! &nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/picture/_mg_0033.jpg?pictureId=13608905&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331582833488" alt="" /></span></span>Look even the Easter Bunny Likes it!</p>
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<p>Angelene's favorites for Spring 2012: Sea Salt Caramel, Green Louis &amp; Cluck Buttons for St. Patrick's Day, Okie Crowe Cowgirl Boot Soap, The Key to My Heart , Cains Ballroom Dancing Tshirt in Springtime Blue</p>
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<p>Elvis' favorites for Spring 2012: Grey Goose Vanilla Soda, Eric Himan's Live DVD, The Flight Safety Mighty Wallet!, Owl: Let it Be Pillow, and the Sardina Lomography Camera</p>
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<p>Meagan's favorites for Spring 2012: Rose TOMS Cordones, Diana CMYK Lomography Camera, Brass Falling Whiste, Clean the Ocean Tote Bag, and Smile Rope Wrap Bracelet</p>
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<p>Tyler's Favorites for Spring 2012: Watermelon Licorice, Jaw Harp, Oklahoma Indian Tshirt, Tulsa Snapback Hat, and TOMS 301 Glasses.</p>
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<p>Jacob's Favorites for Spring 2012: Feather Wrap Necklace, Cabbie Cap, New Car Smell Man Candle, Sunflower Ring, and Roll On Tshirt</p>
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<p>Jeremy's Favorites for Spring 2012: Thunder U Tshirt, Leninade Soda, The Mighty Wallet!, Robot Flash Drive, and Saltwater Taffy</p>
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<p>Alice's favorites for Spring 2012: Wisteria Kit Cat Klock, Don't Mess with My Dog Frame, The Great Gatsby Phone Case, Live, Love, Life Bike Horn, Chelsea Garden Hose</p>
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<p>Emma's Favorites for Spring 2012: Burlap Ballet Flats, Rock &amp; Rye Faygo Soda, Home Sweet Homa Tshirt, Bird Wrap Bracelet, and Baby Blue Kit Cat Klock  <span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 650px;" src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/post-images/IMG_0364.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331080027414" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Rachel's Favorite's for Spring 2012: The Great Gatsby Journal, Sixlets, Butter Beer Soda,Vandevander DVD, and Cains Ballroom Floor</p>
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<p>Roger's Favorites for Springtime 2012: Poker Room Man Candle, Happy Hippo Biscuits, Burlap TOMS Botas, Cains Ballroom Vneck, and Floating Ball Game</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15327014.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Kit-Cat Clock</title><dc:creator>Ida Red</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:53:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idaredboutique.com/blog/2012/3/1/kit-cat-clock.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1239694:14847298:15337649</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fpicture%2F_mg_0107.jpg%3FpictureId%3D13608892%26asGalleryImage%3Dtrue%26__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1331146547393',1800,1200);"><img src="http://idaredboutique.com/storage/thumbnails/14517446-13608892-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331146547394" alt="" /></a></span></span>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We're proud to introduce the Kit-Cat Klock at Ida Red! &nbsp;We love it's nostalgic look with its wagging tail and moving eyes. &nbsp;It's been really fun to see how excited our customers have been to have these beauties return to their home. &nbsp;We have a variety of colors from classic black to various limited editions available in the store. &nbsp;</p>
<p>For those of you not familiar with the Clocks here is a little history!</p>
<p>In&nbsp;<span>1932</span>, during the heart of The Great Depression, the Kit-Cat&reg; Klock was first invented in a small Oregon town by designer Earl Arnault (1904-1971).&nbsp; With his signature wagging tail, rolling eyes, and contagious smile; Kit-Cat inspired joy during one of America&rsquo;s darkest hours.</p>
<p>In the&nbsp;<span>1930s,</span>&nbsp;the Allied Clock Company was founded in Portland Oregon to begin manufacturing these uniquely animated pendulum clocks.&nbsp; The first models of Kit-Cat were welded with metal but Allied Clock soon adopted the rising trend of plastic molding and moved to Seattle, WA.</p>
<p>The&nbsp;<span>40s&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;50s</span>&nbsp;were decades of explosive growth for Kit-Cat&rsquo;s popularity and marked the first (and last) changes in his design.&nbsp; The top paws were added in the early 50s followed by a bow tie.&nbsp; Due to his popularity, it wasn&rsquo;t long before Kit-Cat became an Americana icon of the 50s.</p>
<p>In&nbsp;<span>1962</span>, Allied Clock moved production to Southern California and renamed itself the California Clock Company. In&nbsp;<span>1982,</span>&nbsp;the owner of the California Clock Company convinced Ohio native and serial entrepreneur Woody Young to take over as President/Owner and keep Kit-Cat going strong into the new millennium.</p>
<p>But in the&nbsp;<span>late 1980&prime;s</span>, the American Made legacy of Kit-Cat was almost lost! In the span of a few years, American electric motor manufacturing was almost exclusively relocated to Asia, leaving Kit-Cat without a US motor supplier.&nbsp; A battery motor powerful enough to move Kit-Cat&rsquo;s exclusive &ldquo;one-second&rdquo; animation had yet to be invented.&nbsp; With no other alternative, the California Clock Company was driven to develop a new battery technology.</p>
<p>Kit-Cat kept on ticking through the&nbsp;<span>90s</span>&nbsp;when the California Clock Company first began to manufacture Limited Color Edition Kit-Cats.&nbsp; It wasn&rsquo;t long before Lady Kit-Cat first burst on to the scene in&nbsp;<span>2001</span>, swapping out a bow tie for pearls and eye lashes.</p>
<p><span>2012&nbsp;</span>marks Kit-Cat&rsquo;s 80th anniversary, 50 years manufacturing all of their clocks in California, and 30 years with Woody Young as President.&nbsp; To celebrate this milestone, Kit-Cat sponsored the only 100% US grown commercial float in the 2012 Pasadena Rose Parade&reg;.&nbsp; After 80 years, Kit-Cat continues to prove that he is truly &ldquo;timeless&rdquo; as Kit-Cat Clocks are now sold through stores in countries all around the world.&nbsp; In fact, every 3 minutes, for the past 50 years, someone has purchased a Kit-Cat Clock.</p>
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