Christmas – Elizabeth Smillie

our Nordstrom adventure

February 24, 2015 Elizabeth Smillie

I’ve had a bit of a love affair with Nordstrom ever since I was a small girl. My grandma used to take me there for lunch every summer when I visited her, and I have wonderful memories of the man playing the piano on the first floor, the gorgeous displays, and the amazing floor to ceiling mirrors in the ladies room {seriously, I would LOVE to have a dressing room/closet that looks just like it someday!}. These days I limit my love to mostly window shopping, and about once a year hitting Nordstrom Rack for a pair of shoes …. but I still love that store.

So, last summer I received an email from a guy who was setting up a photo shoot, and he needed 40+ of our large Origami Hanging Stars in shades of pink, and he wanted to make sure we’d be able to get them to the shoot location on the specified date, etc. Yep, that was no problem at all, and I went through all the steps of getting his custom listing prepared for him. Then he ordered, and I found out from the address that the stars were for a Nordstrom photo shoot! *squeals*

November catalog, page 24

Once I stopped squealing we got the stars ready, boxed up {18 huge boxes – they filled our family room} and dropped off with FedEx. We heard the stars arrived safely and that they were enjoyed, and then waited. And waited. Months later, we found out our stars were for their winter catalogs and ad campaign{!}, and they were gorgeous and perfect.

November, page 17 (and also in an email!)November, page 9

Now we can add “featured in Nordstrom” to our list of media features – definitely a dream come true for me!

Photos of our stars in this post were taken by Missy Reno and associates for Nordstrom

Christmas deadline!

December 17, 2014 Elizabeth Smillie

Hello, dear ones! Just a quick pop-in to let you know {if you haven’t already seen on Facebook or our shop notices} that tomorrow, December 18th is the deadline to select standard USPS shipping and still get your order by Christmas {and the 20th is the deadline for Christmas delivery for orders with Priority shipping}. After that, of course we’ll still be making and mailing orders, but we just can’t guarantee a Christmas delivery :)

I soooooo want to share a few photos of our house decorated for Christmas, and I might actually be able to before Christmas this year. In the meantime, if you want to link photos of your decor, I’d love to see them!

merry christmas

December 24, 2013 Elizabeth Smillie

May your Christmas celebration be filled with true and lasting peace and joy. May you take time from the bustle to savor the treasure of this moment {that will not come again}. And may you celebrate Emmanuel truly this year.

Eph. 3:14-21

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you <3

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders.
And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9: 6

a last-minute Christmas Gift DIY roundup

December 23, 2013 Elizabeth Smillie

Well, hello again! This past {almost} month since I posted last has really flown by! You all have blown me away with your support of our shop {from the bottom of our hearts, thank you, to each and every one of you} and you’ve also been keeping me busier than ever before. :)

If you’re like me, chances are very good that you’re looking for a few quick, cheap *eh hem* inexpensive Christmas gifts that you can whip up before Christmas morning {tell me I’m not the only one!}. Today I’m rounding up a few of my favorite tutorials I’ve posted here over the years – most of them can be made from materials {or ingredients!} you already have, and all of them are quick, simple, and sure to be loved by your nearest and dearest. :D

These fabric posy pins are quick to whip up, and are a huge hit as stocking stuffers {or could double as package toppers!}!

Or how about some handmade tea-towels {always a lovely gift, and endlessly customizable to suit any personality and home!}

Or perhaps an cute ironing board cover for the newly-weds in your life {or maybe your mom who has had hers for 20+ years}?

Or maybe you need a special something for the foodie in your life? In that case, homemade Lemon Curd is delightful!

For the newest additions to the family circle, these embellished onesies here

and here are beyond adorable,

and cute-ified burp cloths are always appreciated!

Up-cycled crayons are perfect for your junior artist,

and if you have more than one little girl in your life, little matching skirts are quick, adorable, and might even start a tradition!

As I said, these are just a few of my favorites from the peat few years – have you made any of them? Or do you have a favorite {or two!} of your own to share?

Hugs to you all <3

Sale time!

November 25, 2013 Elizabeth Smillie

Have you been getting Christmas gifts crossed off your list already? Are you the type of person who has everything wrapped by December 1st, or the type who finishes the wrapping Christmas Eve?

Well, whichever category you tend toward, this next few weeks tends to be pretty busy with shopping {and taking advantage of sales!} and trying to find something “just right” for each name on your list. We have a few of our Ice Cream Makers, and thought we’d offer them at a closeout price to help you save some money and give something that will be truly enjoyed, even by the hard-to-shop-for person who has everything. We are offering the remaining stock at 40% off {the biggest discount we’ve ever offered!}, and when they’re gone, that’s it!

These ice cream makers are incredibly handy and easy to use – they are electric, ice-less {i.e. mess-less} and cute, too! Each one will get shipped by the next business day, ensuring that they arrive in time for gifting.

What’s on your wish list this year?

Elizabeth Smillie

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