Nothing says “Spring” to me more than butterflies. These flirty little beauties are so entrancing, I have to stop and marvel each time I see one, whether in my garden, or along the Square where our Samantha Rose Boutique is located.
A few days ago I found a little yellow and orange one flirting happily amongst the flowered pots arrayed in front of the boutique. I would have thought this little creature to be lost in urban traffic, but on and on it went, oblivious to onlookers like me. I had to smile.
I found myself so inspired, I had to outfit the boutique in butterflies. Little orange and yellow and black silk babies, and larger mirrored pieces decking our walls. We also have butterfly-inspired jewelry and and accessories. Butterflies are so universally adored, they have inspired literature, art and fashion in practically every culture. Call them Papillon in French or Farfalla in Italian, the name has become ubiquitous that a Papillion could now be a breed of small dogs, and Farfalle a butterfly-shaped pasta.
I so wanted to keep smiling and share the happiness with everyone who stops by. Come by and see for yourself.
Samantha Rose Designs Boutique @ 1014 S. Broadway St., Suite 104, Carrollton, TX 75006.
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And so I searched for an entire month, at least 3 times a week, viewing at least 3 locations per day. No joy. One afternoon, on impulse, I made a right turn on Beltline just past I35 to look into an area of the City of Carrollton that I have heard of once before but never had a chance to visit. I was told that Historic Downtown Carrollton Square was charming and that it has long been a popular community hangout. I found exactly that … plus! Its vintage, eclectic architecture is not just a façade and more like remnants of days past. Its history and evolving culture unfolding like a colorful piece of quilted Americana.
I decided that this is where Samantha Rose ought to be. HOME. 
