coming soon ...

You'll be wanting to join us for a good old fashioned time at Mignonne!  We're doing a bit of our own spring cleaning, bringing out bits and bobs, this and that at INCREDIBLY LOW PRICES ... prices so low we probably couldn't calculate the percentage of reduction! 

Warm spring weather has gone to our heads and we're having a yard sale ... except we don't have a yard so it will have to be the sidewalk!

There will be fun 'eats', cool treasures to find, and a surprise guest with vintage items you won't normally find at Mignonne ... we're talking some East Bay Vintage clothing treasures!

So keep your eyes peeled here to get the scoop ... coming soon at Mignonne!

Green Spring Cleaning

It is that time of year, when we start to get spring fever and are ready to chase away winter's residue and welcome in spring freshness!

Many of us want to accomplish our spring cleaning without the use of harsh chemicals or creating harmful waste.  

Here's a few tips for getting tough on winter grime while going easy on mother earth:

Vinegar is the answer to many of your cleaning chores.  It can be used straight for especially dirty chores, or diluted with water.  Diluted vinegar is safe for many flooring surfaces ...  including linoleum, ceramic tiles and wood floors. Vinegar is a great cleaner for glass ... wipe with a clean cloth.

Fireplace ashes can be added to your compost pile and balance the acidity.

Cleansing scrub can be prepared at home with four parts baking soda, one part vinegar and your choice of essential oils to scent as you'd like. 

Carpets, pillows and upholstery can be freshened with baking soda.  Sprinkle on, allow time to absorb odors and then vacuum.

Borax is another earth-friendly cleansing product with many uses.  Its great for tackling the fridge ... mix a teaspoon of borax, three tablespoons of vinegar and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle and voila! a great cleansing mix which will eliminate odors and bacteria.  This solution is also great for cleaning shelves and counters.

Natural room fresheners can be as simple as an open box of baking soda to absorb odors, to fresh rosemary sachets.  Grinding citrus peels and ice in your garbage disposers immediately freshens the air and helps maintain your disposal system.  Indoor plants improve air quality, three plants to 100 square feet will make a significant difference!

Essential oil organic lavender, mixed with hot water (1 tsp to 1 cup) makes a natural, homemade germ-killer.

There are also many wonderful product lines that are lighter on the environment, and easier on you.  Mignonne carries a rotating variety of Caldrea home products that are environmentally sensitive.

Bienvenue Printemps!! Welcome Spring!!

A Smart and Savvy Sale Weekend at Mignonne !!

3/7-3/11

Choosing to be frugal in today's economy does not mean having to compromise on style!

Mignonne inroduces new prices throughout the store and a special 25% off all furniture this week-end! Let us help you feather your nest with flair !

Our repurposed furniture is eco-friendly and our prices are econo-savvy!

What more can you ask for?!