Do you remember me mentioning a while back that there was some exciting news coming? No? Well, it was way back in November, and I can hardly remember it myself. : ) Well, anyway, way back then someone from this magazine contacted me, asking if I would be interested in allowing them to feature some of the garlands in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue, and if so, could I send them some sample garlands? Well, after squealing just a bit (Em…
A while back a bride from Ireland bought some of my Romantic Vintage Garlands, and her wedding was just featured on Style Me Pretty! image found here I really love how the bride used them along with some other garlands for a rich and layered feel – and that she hung them vertically too.
I finally did it – I made my own Pottery Barn pillow. I’ve seen bunches of Pottery Barn inspired things that other people have made, and I’ve finally joined their ranks. And I’m so glad! A few weeks ago the Christmas version of their catalog came in the mail and I quickly thumbed through it for decor ideas, and, to make sure that I wouldn’t get too tempted to buy anything, I even stood by the trash can while I…
The shop has gift certificates now! I’ve added 3 different versions: $20, $50, and $100. They’re a perfect way to give a gift that you know they’ll love – because they were able to choose it themselves. : )
I just clipped 40 tiny nails: 20 fingers and 20 toes, and 2 chubby, dimpled toddlers worth.As I was clipping I kept thinking “these fingers and toes will never be this small and sweet again, not even tomorrow. Em and Ian are shooting up like weeds and I need to savor them.” So, once we were finished I sat them next to each other on the couch (even though they were ready to dash off and play) and took a…
Hi there! Just wanted to pop in and let you all know that I have a coupon code that you can use in the shop for 15% off of your order – just enter “THANKSGIVING2011” at checkout. : ) It’s valid until Thursday (sorry I forgot to tell you all until now – oops!) and you can share it with anyone! Also, I’m working on a logo for the shop and some business cards too. It’s still a work in…
The other night I made one of my favorite simple desserts – an apple tarte tatin – and it was so simple that I didn’t use a recipe. I made it once from Williams-Sonoma’s Pie and Tart, and have been making a version of it every so often from memory. And they’ve all been really good. (and really simple to make – always a good thing : D) To make our version, you start with a few apples (2-4, depending…
Have you heard of Pinterest? Do you have an account? (If not, contact me and I can send you an invite – it’s so handy and tons of fun!) One of my friends back in California told me about it quite a while ago when it was starting up, and a few months ago I remembered and signed up. Now I’m finding it hard to believe that I had spent years using the internet without it! Pinterest has almost completely…
This summer has been pretty busy with Etsy orders and moving and my knitting got set aside for a while. I picked up the needles again a few weeks ago though. (so glad I did – had really been missing it)The little ones and I were going to the pumpkin patch with our MOPS group on a Monday and I found this pattern {here} for a hat for Ian {on Pinterest here} the Friday before.I had both orange and green…
Have any of you read The Nesting Place bog? If not, you might enjoy clicking over. Right now she is finishing up a series of blog posts titled 31 Days of Lovely Limitations. Her series is inspired by this quote from Henri Matisse: Her version of that quote goes like this: Now, isn’t that true? We (or at least, I) want to make a lovely home for our families, but usually have a rather small (or tiny) budget to bring…