I ship all items through the United States Postal Service. I insure all packages to the purchase value, so you can rest assured that you will be taken care of if your item is damaged or lost in the mail. Items are usually shipped within 1 to 4 days from purchase. I try my hardest to recycle whenever possible, especially when it comes to packing material. I will reuse anything that will get your item to you without damage! Shipping rates for in the United States are as follows:

These rates are for shipping in the United States only. If you are planning on having an item shipped out of the United States please contact me prior to purchasing the item so I can give you a shipping quote. If you need your order shipped to you faster than USPS, contact me prior to making your purchase and I can give you a shipping quote for a faster shipping service, likely UPS or FedEx.

I am currently using PayPal to receive payments, as well as accepting money orders. I am able to accept credit cards as well as direct tranfers from a bank account using PayPal.

PayPal is a secure internet company. If you have any questions or concerns about this company you can visit their website at paypal.com. *NOTE: I am currently using my established PayPal account to accept payments on this website, so any payment you make will show up as a payment made to my PayPal ID of augustwest005.

If you would like to pay with a money order please email me letting me know the item you would like to purchase. I will email you back with the total with shipping costs and my address to mail the money order to. I will then put the item on hold for up to 9 days, which should be plenty of time for the m.o. to get to me. If I have not received the m.o. within the 9 days I will have to repost the item. US Postal Service money orders are reasonably priced and for my sake are almost guaranteed to clear the bank, although I will accept all money orders.

All orders shipped to a Connecticut address are subject to the 6% CT sales tax, with the exception of clothing items under $50.

As of 1/30/05 I have changed my return policy for CLOTHING ONLY. I am now allowing returns on clothing for any reason (previously returns were not allowed for sizing issues). The return policy for clothing is as follows : (1. Items being returned must be in the exact condition I sent them to you in. They cannot be worn, washed, or scented. 2. You must notify me within 5 days of receiving the item letting me know that you are returning the item. You must then wait for a return email from me before shipping them back. If an item has been altered (ex. hemmed) there will be a 20% restocking fee. 3. The purchaser is responsible for any return shipping costs. I strongly advise insuring the item when return shipping for I am not responsible for returned items being lost or damaged in shipping. 4. I will issue the purchaser a Magnolia Skies store credit for the item being returned if the above rules are followed. This credit does not include shipping charges. No money will be refunded, only a store credit issued.) I apologize for sounding so stern but I originally was not going to allow for any returns. I have changed that because I want you to feel comfortable in making a purchase from me. The above rules are to ensure the new clothing return policy runs smoothly for both you and I.

Once a clothing item has been purchased I will have it listed as "On Hold" until the 5 day return policy has ended. Then I will mark it sold. So if you have made a purchase and see it as "On Hold" don't fret- it's on its way to you!

All purchases are final (with the exception of clothing as of 1/30/05), so PLEASE be sure to read all item information. If you are not satisfied with the quality of the item you have purchased, please contact me as soon as possible so we can discuss the issue and I can work something out with you.... My goal is for you to be happy with your purchase!