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New Vendor Van for Yellow Dot On Sunday, the wind gusted suddenly and the tent heaved against its leg weights like a giant sail. The products hanging from the tent frame whipped out of their careful placement. The shirts flapped out of shape and the books threatened to fly off the table. If it isn't raining or sweltering, then wind is a constant irritation for the outdoor vendor. For years I have dreamed of a stable space to sell from, combing through online photos of the cutest vendor trucks and vans. The 1970s Dodge van with a wide side door,...

Yellow Dot Shop April 2025 News New Bags and Hats T-shirts and Tank Tops Film Fundraiser Bags and Hats Arrive New purses have arrived in several sizes, great zipper pockets, and adjustable straps for cross-body or shoulder carrying. A great collection of sun hats to choose from in many colors! I love a good hat in the summer for kayaking on the Potomac River. These hats are packable and sturdy for travel or at home. Ellen Hamilton. Yellow Dot Shop Yellow Dot Designs See the Shop Printed T-shirts and Tank Tops Tank tops come in blue or pink and made...

  Yellow Dot Shop March 2025 News Making Images for the Movie New Zipper Totes Spring Markets Making Images for the Movie I am working on the movie again! The work is absorbing so everything else tends to be back-burnered, including newsletters. I am trying to balance the work better this time around. The first time working on "A Scottish Migration" was before Covid, when film work took up all my time. So much that I became frustrated and couldn't see the end of the tunnel. Balancing out movie work, is making products for Yellow Dot Shop. After a tough...

- Scottish Walk - New Stocking Caps - Last Markets for 2024 Scottish Walk in Old Town On December 7th I met up with my group, the Scottish American Women's Society in Old Town Alexandria. I have been involved with this group since I wrote my book, A Scottish Migration to Alexandria. They always have a table at September's Scottish Games in La Plata, Virginia, which is quite a fun event. These folks are true Scotland lovers, and many have taken the trip to their ancestor's home country recently. A Scottish friend jokes that some Americans are more Scottish than the...

Yellow Dot ShopNovember News 2024  A Visitor Brings Letters Coffee Bag Jute Purses Hand Made Baker Boy Caps   Visit by Gregory DescendantOriginal Signed Oath of Allegiance Seen A descendant of my book's main character came to visit in late October. Pete is a direct descendant of William Gregory from "A Scottish Migration to Alexandria." This was Pete's second visit for me, but not his first to Alexandria. He has been coming to this city all his life. Pete's family would visit his Uncle and relatives with names like Leadbeater and Snowden. These old Alexandria names are on our Leadbeater Apothecary...