Ice Storm 2009

Ice Storm Day! No school for the kiddos. Amanda is helping Alex peek at all the ice and sleet. Jackson is glued to the Wii for the day. He's trying out the new game we got, Super Mario Galaxy.

How fun!

Well, I guess we won't be going anywhere today.... I'm thankful the power is still on! I'm ready for this to be over, in the meanwhile, I'll be creating new wristlets like this one i my shop.

2 inches of ice by the end of the day expected :(

**updated pics later in the day of the ice storm...

Looks like the trees are snapping and bending over.

New Bags for Spring!!

Take a peek at these marvelous new handbags and I am now introducing zippered makeup bags and pouches to my line! You can find it all in my shop!!http://katwhitt.etsy.com/

Etsy Find of the Day!

Here is a shop I have a feeling I'm going to frequent! A fabric and pattern shop of course :)

Check out this shop today! http://sewlovefabrics.etsy.com/

Here is a little about the owner of this shop:

", I'm Ruth and I'm going with the saying "Do what you love and love what you do!" I love staying home and caring for my five children. They are very creative and some of the kindest kids you'd ever meet! I also love to sew and anything that involves a needle and thread...quilting, embroidery, needlework.I am thankful to be able to work from home, while still keeping a watchful eye on my little ones. It is a joy for me to cut fabric and then package it up beautifully to send to you. I hope you enjoy my store and come back often!"

My favorite-fabric bundles :)

Lots of great designer patterns can also be found here!

Etsy Find of the Day!

Such wonderful clutches being offered here in this shop. I suggest everyone check her out :)

http://girlbyaileen.etsy.com/ You'll be happy you did!

Handcrafted with designer cotton fabrics and mounted on these vintage feel antique brass metal frames. A touch of old with a new twist. Interfacing is sewn in between fabric and lining for reinforcement and sturdiness.

Etsy Find of the Day!

Wonderful, classy shop- you can find many more treasures here at
http://lecollezione.etsy.com








Romantic, elegant, feminine!! These are a few words to describe these old-fashioned style earrings. Filled with romance, this lovely piece is created with beautiful Aqua quartz faceted briolette embellished with fine oxidized sterling silver bead caps. These alluring teardrops dangle from sterling silver twisted ring and dance with mysterious elegance from a delicate hand oxidized sterling silver French ear wires. Deceptively simple, these are sure to become a favorite you will reach for that romantic moment and also time and time again!

Etsy Find of The Day! Sugar Smitten!!

Wow is all I can say when I happened upon this shop! What wonderful treats offered here :)

You can find them here at http://sugarsmitten.etsy.com/etsy.com/

Here is her wonderful profile!

Bio
Hello! My name is Heather Cheney, I am the owner and primary operator of Sugar Smitten Sweets and Mommy to the sweetest 2 year old girl ever! Sugar Smitten is a small cake decorating business that specializes in creative and unique cakes and desserts. I personally do the majority of the baking and decorating and am occasionally assisted by my husband, for some of the crazier tasks.I've been decorating cakes for the last 5 years and have loved the challenge and reward it is to create cakes that really stand out in a crowd. Check out my bakery website at www.sugarsmitten.comHere on Etsy I want to have some fun. I love decorating cakes, but those get a bit tricky to ship across the world. So I've decided to feature unique and delicious desserts and whimsical gifts. Be assured that all edibles are handmade in a fully licensed commercial kitchen with the utmost care and concern for health and safety. I love what I do and selling on Etsy gives me an opportunity to get my little creations out there and gives me a chance to spend more time at home with my daughter. Enjoy!

Etsy Find of the Day!

Oh, I had a hard time choosing which piece to feature from this shop, everything in there is just delightful! From tablesettings to jewelry to original artwork, this shop is a real find! Check it out here at http://almapottery.etsy.com/lmapottery.etsy.com/

This design is a mix of dr seuss and striped danish design with a bucket of green on top just for fun. It comes with uneven squished in the middle cups and the lid turns to a small plate.You know you can always count on me to make things a little weird.like bizzaroworld.one more thing: you will need to use your right hand.dimensionsteapot 6X6"body the spout and handle extend an additional 3" cups 4x3"3.5x3"dishwasher,food safe

also some little pretties I have to show you!

Hana earrings! $18.00

New solid perfume scents in stock!

New scents to choose from:

bay rum

cherry cotton candy

honeysuckle

japanese cherry blossom

clean scent

black currant

violet rose

and many more to come....

Feast your senses on thes wonderful new solid perfume available now in my bath and body shop!

http://basilberrysoapco.etsy.com/

Here's a sampling of some of the new scents :)

Etsy Find of the day!

Beautiful hats can be found in this great etsy shop! So classic!

http://BONNIESKNITTING.etsy.com

This is a 1920s cloche made from beautiful vintage English suit wool. The wool hails from Bloomingdales NYC circa the 1960s. The wool is light olive in color and has a diagonal rib. The hat is encircled by a 1 1/2" band supporting a vintage plastic round buckle in brown and white. The buckle measures 2" across and is striped brown and white in the center.The cloche is lined in 100% cotton in dark brown.This cloche is made to be slightly over sized and fits low on the head around eyebrow level. The hat will fit a 22 - 23" head. It is a good idea to measure your head to ensure proper fit.

Made the Front Page of Etsy!

And of course I missed it as usual. I seem to have a knack for creating treasuries that make it to the FP, but I always am asleep when they are on the FP. Oh well!

Here's what made it this time, I love all these colors!

Etsy find of the day!

Oh, what a creative way to use ceramics! I love everything here :) In jewelry, of course. Check out this most elegant etsy shop- http://roundrabbit.etsy.com/

Nancy E. Schindler is the lady behind roundrabbit.

All of her porcelain jewelry is hand-crafted from start to finish by me. In an effort to be fresh, unique and original she makes all of her own molds (with the exception of just a few irresistibles) and she forms, glazes and finishes each piece by hand. NONE of her work is slip cast - each piece starts life as porcelain clay. Glazing is her passion and she takes extreme delight in experimenting with different combinations and firing techniques - as a result many of the glazes you see on the larger oval and round pendants will not be replicated identically. So if you see something and you like it you better grab it fast!

You can also find her blog at http://http//www.therabbitmuse.blogspot.com/

Etsy find of the day!

I love these prints! What a nice way to dress up any room!

You can find these great prints at http://fookadesigns.etsy.com/

Now you can own the complete set of 4 digital illustrations from the Birds in Seasons collection at the affordable ACEO price.The set includes, Snow Bird, Spring Song, Tweet Summer, and Rustling Feathers. They are vector digital art created by Shanon Fouquet. Each one is printed on high quality archival semi-gloss paper with archival inks, signed and dated by the artist.Place them in simple coordinating frames, and you will just love the results!

Bits and Pieces

Some of my stash!! And pretty bags all ready to be shipped to future customers!

Here is a little snap shot of the goings on in my sewing room! As you can see my 17 month old Alex wants to get started right away! *at getting the fabric all over the floor that is ;)

Etsy find of the day!

These are the most awesome earrings! They remind me of seashells...

Brown/taupe colored artisan lampwork beads are wrapped with sterling silver hand coiled wire. The dangle hangs approximately 1" from sterling french ear wires. These earrings are a great neutral color able to go with just about anything.These earring will come nicely packaged, perfect for gift giving or a treat for yourself.

you can find these wonderful baubles at http://sundownbeaddesigns.etsy.com/

Etsy find of the day!

Oh how I love these gorgeous button magnets! What a great way to dress up your fridge!

Find these cuties at http://melissaklund.etsy.com/

Pink & forest green buttons held together by gold craft wire. Very strong, but small magnets are attached to the backs making these magnets perfect for the home or office. They also make great gifts!The set includes 4 magnets from 3/4" to 1”.

Jump into spring with style!

Here are a few colorful accessories you'll want to carry this spring! I'll be adding to my shop as often as possible as well with great new bags and treats for the bath.

Some items from my bath shop!