The dog days of summer continue! I once heard a statistic that every fourth resident of Alexandria is a dog. Considering all the dogs that shop at Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post, I believe it. Last week we talked about all the darling pup stuff we have in the shops and promised more details on an upcoming pet-centric event! To celebrate our furry family members, Penny Post will be hosting Rachel Lofton, the illustrator behind and owner of Fable & Sage, the sweetest line of dog (and some cat!) breed notecards. We did this last year, and it was so much fun and so well-received that we immediately knew we wanted to do it again!

On August 20, Rachel will be in the store for a couple of hours demonstrating her process and taking orders for custom illustrations of your canine (or feline) friends. For $125 per illustration, you will receive a digital file of her work. Custom prints of varying sizes, flat and folded notecards, and a small selection of notepad styles will be available to purchase through Penny Post.  

When you order online or come to the shop, provide us with a photo of your pet for Rachel to use as a reference. Because dogs don’t generally sit well for a portrait, Rachel will finish the illustration at home and send the digital file to you and then to us if you would like to order any printed items. (Turnaround time will be determined by the demand.)

Speaking from experience, these make the most wonderful gifts, even (especially) if that gift just so happens to be for yourself. Visit our website starting August 15 to order your illustration and printed pieces, or stop by Penny Post (furry friends are always welcome!) on Sunday, August 20.