Category: Blog

  • 2015 update.

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    Hello!  I’ve never been much of a blogger … but since it’s been over a year and a half since an update, I thought I’d pop in and say hi! This year is a bit of a different year for me, business-wise.  We are expecting out first baby in mid October (YAY!!!) but that will…

  • ~*fall girl*~

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    I may be *slightly* in love with the next few months.  I adore wearing cozy sweaters, having a fire in the fireplace every night, hot drinks, knee-high socks and spicy candles.  And, since my newest obsession is taking pictures with my digital camera (which we’ve had for like 3 years!!), my newest love is taking…

  • a great october day.

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    today was a stormy, cozy day.  it was a little damp and humid … but i chose to pretend that this was not the case and lit spicy candles and wore a cardigan and drank hot coffees!!  oh and dave just lit a fire in the fireplace.  even if the weather doesn’t feel like october,…

  • What I’m up to this week.

    What I’m up to this week.

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      Making a Modern Maples quilt with Maisie!     Cross Stitching my Frosted Pumpkin Autumn sampler. Crocheted 70 lime green and grey birds for a friend’s wedding.     Discovered how trendy Maisie looks in scarves.     Ran my first 5k with my sister, sister-in-law and her mom.     Held my 4…

  • keeping it real.

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    Jessica
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    i am a night person.  always have been.  as much as i love mornings and think they are peaceful and beautiful … my natural body clock would rather wake up at noon and work till 3am.  i just function better that way. yesterday i woke up early.  i was really sore from running the day…

  • happy {nearly} fall!

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    Jessica
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    so am i the only one who is blown away by the fact that it’s nearly the end of september??  i adore this time of year … but, please please please slow down, time!!  i really thought that when i quit my full time job to run my business, that i would feel like life…

  • what’s up, buttercup?

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    and just like that, August is almost over, i have less than a month before my next craft show, and it’s almost autumn!  goodness gracious … life has been it’s usual, up and down self these days.  lots to be thankful for, lots of fun and laughs, and lots that i struggle with.  i’ve started…

  • Etsy shop update!!

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    My Etsy shop has finally reopened! It’s only been like, what, a few years?? But I’ve listed some turtles and have a few more things to list … but my Internet and Picasa are not playing nice! So there is more to come this weekend!! :)

  • Craft Show Wrap Up.

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    So if every craft show I do, I make a little more money than my previous shows, network with some new people, get some great feedback (and a custom order or two) and have a few repeat customers come back to me to buy something else … I think that’s a success, right?? (I forgot…

  • Cross Stitch Crazy.

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    I have a lot of hobbies.  So many that, sometimes, certain hobbies take a backseat so that others can be pursued.  When I was in high school and college, I played the flute and the piano.  I LOVED IT.  I also am a voracious reader and could read a book every few days.  But since…