Category Archives: business

Is it Spring yet?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by cliffhousemom

April in Colorado is generally unsettled, and this year is no exception. Last week’s predicted 12 inches of snow did not come to fruition, but Sunday morning’s surprise snow storm delivered not only welcomed moisture but also sparkling beauty. Walking … Continue reading →

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Round Three or it seemed like a good idea

Posted on March 29, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas_dad

Jan’s on today, I’m talking about a scarf I have started three times and completed once. This yarn is mill spun, sport weight, 100% alpaca, and it first started out as a scarf with Pandora beads knit into it. I … Continue reading →

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More about Scythia and her buds

Posted on February 22, 2013 by aunt_geri

Alpaca fiber is still relatively scarce.  The Alpaca Registry (formed in 1984) was closed to new alpaca imports to the U.S. in 1998.  Registered alpacas in the U.S. today is merely 165,000.  The terms “luxury” and “alpacas” are becoming synonymous, … Continue reading →

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Cliff House Alpaca’s Skirting Super Bowl

Posted on February 8, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas_dad

Last Sunday when everyone in the US was watching the Super Bowl, drinking beer and eating guacamole dip Gordon and I were in our barn participating in Cliff House’s skirting bowl. We had no beer and no guacamole dip. This … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

The family took some time on New Years to examine our accomplishments from last year and what we’d like to do better next year. I couldn’t deny that my update record here on the blog has been spotty lately. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hat and scarf sets online!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Mom and Dad spent most of Sunday uploading our inventory of hat and scarf sets to the online store. Amazing how long that takes. Anyhoo, check them out!

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The online store is here!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

I am very pleased to announce that we have finally put our online store together! You can find a link to the store next to the “Home” link above. Holy alpacas, that was difficult. And I do this sort of … Continue reading →

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Barn Bazaar Part Two – recap

Posted on November 27, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

The weather on the day of our final barn bazaar, last Saturday, was not quite as nice as it has been, but it started with a treat. Seven hot air balloons launched from the valley below the ranch as we … Continue reading →

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Barn Bazaar Part One – recap

Posted on November 19, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Our first barn bazaar day was a complete success. The weather was warm, the sun was shining, and our friends and neighbors came out to support us and our artist friends. It was the most fun I’ve had in weeks, … Continue reading →

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Artist bio – Laura Grisham, Jewelry, Bead and Glass Artist

Posted on November 16, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Tomorrow is the first of our big bazaar days! I can’t wait. And I can’t decide whether that’s because I’m looking forward to it, or looking forward to it being done. Out last, but certainly not least, artist is Laura … Continue reading →

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