Our sponsor theme is . . . “too cute”! If your heart desires to be too cute too – email us at
to join up, and I will create an ad explaining why you are too cute too! You don’t have to join up alphabetically, or in order of statehood! Look, many from the 49th state are already with us! We are even international to boot!

Here we go! In order of joining all the fun (or see separate alphabetical listing):

Stars and Stripes American Kindergarten, Shanghai, China
Even retired computer executives from California who start schools in China believe in us!  If you are a kindergarten teacher, looking for adventure, this might be the school for you!  Click the link to visit the ultra-cute site of our very first sponsor:  http://www.starsandstripes.cn/index.htm  (please wait cheerily – slower is faster – it might take a minute . . . your link is going to China!)

Kreative Audio and Security, Anchorage, AK
You simply must have John upgrade your sound and/or security system so you can have one of his ultra-kool Kreative stickers in your car window!  He will work on any car that you think is so Kute that its sound system must be Kreative Kool.  Auto Starts too!  Open 9am-6pm, Mon-Sat.
1005 E 6th Street, Anchorage AK 99501, 907.222.1369

Alaska Grind Drive-Thru Coffee Shop, Anchorage, AK
Cup of Joe.  Mocha.  Latte.  Expresso.   Have ‘em all?  You know so!
In three cute sizes?  Yes, all to go!  Are they yummy?  Mmmmm, even more so!
At the corner of Arctic & Northern Lights. 
(Go North on Arctic or the only way you can on Northern Lights)

Matanuska Lodge, Sutton, AK
They say Anchorage is “only a half-hour away from Alaska”.   What we want to know is how they managed to build a lodge this gorgeous 100 miles up the Glenn Highway from Anchorage, so far away from “the big city”!  With views of the glacier and their own lakeshore, and every amenity they could think of, and more, they are way more than too cute.  But what is too cute is to find southern hospitality at its best, childhood friends, and luxury lodging at the top of the world!  www.matanuskalodge.com  907.746.0378
34301 W. Glenn Highway, Sutton, AK  99674 between mileposts 99 & 100.

American Camellia Society, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley, GA
Did you read our “Flowers for You” poem?  It’s up above this Sponsors section.  If not, go do it now, then read on!  Camellia people everywhere are too cute.  Go to an event and see for yourself!  Visit this web-link where they have an entire encyclopedia of lovely (AKA really cute) camellia photos and lots of information about camellias.
100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030, 478.967.2358  www.americancamellias.org

Lori Sweet, Photographer, Anchorage, AK
Even folks who hate to have their photo taken will line up for Lori to take one, all because she’s uh . . . so sweet!  Just like her name, which is . . . too cute!  LoriSweet@hotmail.com or call 907.250.0287

Sun Properties, LLC, Real Estate, Anchorage, AK 
Only call this guy (Rick Davids) if you want to work with a really nice and honest broker, who is kind enough to run a discount brokerage and offer FSBO services to save us all some money when buying/selling our homes.  Oh, and when you do call the office?  That’s not a bird in the background, it’s his dobie! (Doberman Pincher)  Just look at this web link name, will ya?  It’s really really too cute!!!
www.mralaskarealestate.com   Office 907.272.6336, Cell 907.242.6446

AlaskaKrafts, Anchorage, AK 
Home of Verna Pratt, wonder woman of all things garden-related in Alaska.  Yes, the very same lady who wrote all the Wildflower and Berry books that you find everywhere, who you see at all the garden club meetings and plant sales, and who leads hiking trips to see all those plants in their natural habitat.  And that laugh of hers?  Too cute!  Ask her to sign a book especially for you!   That makes your copy of the book too cute too and you’ll have to keep it forever and a day.  907.333.8212, Fax 907.333.4989

Anchorage Daily News Garden Blog, Anchorage, AK
While on the topic of gardens, who doesn’t like an awesome garden blog where they talk dirt to you?  Alaskan gardeners are too cute – even if they do get covered in Matanuska silt and Redoubt ash!  And you can visit their blog from anywhere on the globe!  But beware, when they say it’s hot outside, that might only mean 53 degrees!  If it’s above freezing, it’s hot in Alaska, even if we do have to wait until Memorial Day to dig in the dirt! Click here to blog awhile  www.adn.com/talkdirt  then go outside and play, and don’t forget to smile!

Coastal Cancer Center, Myrtle Beach, SC (4 other sites too)
This site tells you CCC – Committed, Caring, Compassionate. 
They forgot to tell you CCC – Comprehensive, Charming photos everywhere, Click-worthy information. 
There is a wealth of information on this site.  You can even search cancer and drug dictionaries or pay your bill online – that’s very important when your energy is low on some days.  We love otters, just click the picture for Dr. Goldberg and tell me that he isn’t otterly too cute!  Click around until you find the photo of the sunrise/sunset?  Which is it?  Sunrise – it’s the east coast!
8121 Rourk St, Myrtle Beach SC 29572, 843.692.5000, www.coastalcancercenter.com

Raev’ns Brush Studio, Anchorage, AK
In the quest for our artist we came across this lady’s awesome animal paintings – they are so breathtaking that they require their own medical disclaimer!  But be prepared to call her back, for she may have to tell you that she is “in the middle of a bird” (painting, that is).  Follow the link to this too cute site!  http://vraeart.com    but . . . before you click on that link, be sure to put a bookmark on our website, since you may become too mesmerized to remember where you were!

Faltz Landscaping, Anchorage, AK 
These fun folks do . . . landscaping!  Residential & Commercial.  They have gorgeous gigantic rocks at their nursery that have been drilled as fountains, and they can make you a custom deck or a fence or even an arbor, build a retaining wall or a waterfall, add magical landscape lighting fixtures, and plant your trees with ease.  Their crop of smiley employees is just too cute – on the phone or in person, drenched in mud at your worksite or just driving down the road in the Faltz Nursery truck!
1401 Labar Street, Anchorage, AK 99515, 907.349.4382,  www.faltzlandscaping.com

The Mary Lou Heard Foundation, Fountain Valley, CA
In May, in sunny Southern California, this 2-day garden tour is a must see!  The tour is free - it was Mary Lou's way to do things, for she was the pure essence of too cute.  And . . . only if you can, free will donations are welcome and needed. It might be a quarter from a kid, a buck from an apartment dweller who yearns for a garden of their own, a $200 check from gals who tour in limo's and drink champagne, or nothin' at all from one who has only their love of flowers left to give.  My old garden grew up on this tour and my guest book showed visitors from Alaska to Australia!  www.heardsgardentour.com

Tonia’s Biscotti, Anchorage, AK 
Not just fresh handmade Italian biscotti, but biscotti made by a real Italian lady who grew up near Rome, Italy!  Her mom Immaculata taught her how to make these age-old secret recipes, so, please don’t ask her what the recipe is – because – it’s a secret!  Thank goodness it’s not a secret where to buy them - including Cafe del Mundo and Grand Duchess in Anchorage, and Arctic Trading Post in Nome (check the website for more).  We are pretty sure she can ship them anywhere in the world, including Italy!  Excellent with coffee, or try them with champagne.  Her biscotti label is just like she is . . . too cute!
www.toniasbiscotti.com or email ToniasBiscotti@gci.net  or call 907.868.8653

Silk Creek Studio, Chugiak, AK
If you could only see the dachshund scarf I bought from Gina you’d know the reason why Silk Creek Studio is too cute too!  Her scarves are not silk-screened, each one is individually hand-painted.  Why don’t you have her make a scarf for you .  . .  one more reason that you will be too cute too!  She is creating a very special Girl Named Trees scarf collection to help our little project even more.  Please visit her website at:   www.silkcreek.com

Nowka Cabinet Company, Anchorage, AK
Ordering a Nowka kitchen or bath means that you insist on cabinets that are truly the finest.  Top-shelf quality that always includes dovetailed drawers and the latest technology in slides and hinges.  Superior project management, attention to detail, and decades of experience making cabinets that are too beautiful to be called anything else, all make working with Nowka . . . a no brainer!  Hans, the owner and cabinet designer attended design school and apprenticed in Europe.  He is a fourth generation cabinet maker – now that’s too cute times four!  907.562.4377

In the Garden Nursery, Anchorage, AK
Just like your favorite tried and true perennial favorites, you can count on In The Garden Nursery to pop up again each Spring in Anchorage!  Too Cute!  Spring up here isn’t until mid-May and they are only open until about the end of June – talk about a short planting season!  Lorri can also help you with a garden design plan or plant consultation, or why not plan to attend one of the gardening events at this delightful boutique nursery?  7807 OBrien St, Anchorage AK 99507, Lorri Abel, proprietor, 907.346.4247
www.inthegardennursery.com 

Aurora Flora, Flower Photography, Anchorage, AK
Just seeing the breathtaking beauty of one of Annie’s ultra-close-up flower photographs is enough to brighten your day. She might stalk one of these flowers in the midnight sun (yep, at midnight) crawling on her knees to get up close enough to take its portrait in the very best conditions. She is a quiet, shy lady, so shhhhhh . . . let’s just keep it among all of us that we truly think she is just way too cute! If you are in Anchorage, or coming up to visit, track her down and get yourself some of her cards or photos before you leave town!  A. Nevaldine, alzina@acsalaska.net, 907.333.2100

Kinley’s Restaurant, Anchorage, AK
Soothing ocean colors, crisp white linens, double-polished wine glasses, ever-changing art; the Girl Named Trees loves everything about this restaurant! The food is divine; Chef Brett is even a pro at customizing meals for special requests. The wine, beer, and bar selections are tantalizing. The waiters and staff are down-home-yet-urban-savvy delightful. We first met the artist who is illustrating our book at Kinley’s, so they even share a very special part of our history. Now that’s too cute!
3230 Seward Hwy, Anchorage AK 99503, 907.644.8953, Kinleys@ak.net, www.kinleysrestaurant.com

Acupuncture Works, Anchorage, AK
Do you ever long for the day when a doctor would take the time to sit down with you and listen to what’s going on with you and your life, then prescribe your course of treatment? Yes? You’ve just described how it “works” when you visit Janice Royce, licensed acupuncturist, aka Acupuncture Works – a straight forward name that says it all – and that is too cute and a wonderful way to experience the benefits of acupuncture.
3600 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 200, Anchorage AK 99508, Janice K. Royce, L.Ac., 907.830.0273
www.AcupunctureWorksAK.com.

Jasmine Golden Retrievers and Animal Naturals Products, Anchorage, AK
It is truly all about nutrition. The same food source issues that affect your well being aren’t going to skip over your pets’ well being either. That’s what Animal Naturals products are all about – you can learn more about them at  www.an-nat.com. Doggies are just too cute, so take care of them the best that you can, after all, their total purpose in life is just to love you and to wag their tails! Ask about leashes, collars and other items available for purchase.
Janice and Raymond Royce, jroyce@acsalaska.net, 907.346.2250, 907.830.0273