Friday Front Page News

Again, it was a welcomed surprise to find out that I was on the Etsy front page last night. I would not have known, but for a request to relist the item that sold when it appeared.

Today, I am studio bound (yay!) to make more of my elephants for the up coming week -keep watch - my elephants will be getting some friends to join them too.

In need of a little inspiration

This winter thing is really starting to get to me. So I was searching through my archives in an attempt to find something to inspire my designs today. I came across this great photo that my son took last summer when we were out for a walk.

I love the memory of him sneaking up so quietly and patiently (not his strongest qualities) to take this pic with out scaring the butterfly away.

A little something to ward off those winter blues!.

Monday Blog Special

They say that nothing in life is free, it's true. But you could have a free pair of my new post earrings with purchase in my shop this week if you mention "blog" when you checkout. Just let me know which style you prefer - it's really that easy.

I have been busy creating all sorts of lovely new things for spring, but posts are are my new favourite. I love how light and versatile they are, I wear them with everything.

Happy Monday!

It's Tax Time

I hate tax time, and I think I finally realize why, it's because I am so disorganized when it comes to paper work. Thus, I have a new tax year resolution: To streamline my office and paperwork procedures as much as I have my studio space.

Here are a few suggestions which I resolve to follow this year:

1. Clean up my desk and files. I found a few great suggestions on the HGTV website.

2. Make paperwork easier and more enjoyable. After much research I think that I need to do a weekly journal using Quickbooks.

3. Make my office a more enjoyable environment to be in. I think that a few of these oranizers are in order:

These embroidery hoop bullentin borads from littleprettystudio would make me smile, and keep me better organized


These file folders from WhiskerGraphics are just what I need for my thousands (really!) of receipts that float around everywhere.



I have am phobia (it's extreme) of computer cords, these great new travel cord organizers from RAGGEDedgeGear
are bright and functional.

Fashion Friday

Tonight is my date night. I am told my husband is taking me somewhere nice. I would love to have time to go shopping, but alas, I must only take a few moments for window shopping (or surfing!).

Here are my pics for this friday:

I have been coveting this beautiful dress by econica for quite some time (hint husband!).


I would also love this from polestar


And I will break down (very soon I can feel it) and buy one of these from redrubyrose

My Dreaming Room

I have been complaining about my living room for ages. Finally, it has paid off and my husband has agreed to repaint and invest in a few new pieces.

Right now I'm just in the planning stages, but it's all I can do to hold myself back from pulling out the credit cards and going crazy. Here are some of my favs:

1.I have been drooling over this vase by redhotpottery


2. I have the perfect mantel ledge for this piece by EmilyReason


3.This Olive cushion would be the perfect addition to the cosy, casual feel of the room.

Monday Blog Special

It's a fine Moinday morning. I am rested from my family ski weekend - sore knee but no major injuries. Actually, the knee was injured swimming, go figure.

SPECIAL:
My free shipping offer for february has ended. But, since you were kind enough to visit my blog, if you enter "blog" when you checkout in my Etsy store, I'll refund your shipping all the same. That's how much I like you. This offer is good all week.

Have a great Monday.