I’m must be having a mid-life mind-fog moment or something, because somehow this post disappeared, even though I posted it a few days again, but the preview still shows comments that were made before it disappeared!   I have no clue what happened,  but it bears repeating and I’ve added a little more information, so here it is again! I’ve been blessed with quite a few new sponsors in the last few months who have blessed YOU ALL with some {Read More}

The winner of the 3 Sets of Handmade Gift Tags provided by Liz @ The Porcelain Rose is #10 #10 is  SallyJan 31, 2012 08:07 PM I’m following The Porcelain Rose 🙂 Congratulations. Sally! Thanks so much to all who entered,and a special thanks toLiz @ The Porcelain Rosefor providing such a lovely giveaway! Blessings, Due to unethical websites stealing content, I can no longer provide a full RSS feed. I work too hard to produce original and inspiring content to have it {Read More}

If you haven’t yet enteredto win the Bella Rose ChocolatesGIVEAWAY,you are going to missout of 1 pound ofhand-dipped chocolate bliss! The entry deadline endstomorrow eveningand a winner will beannounced on Jan. 31st,so you better hustle! Go HERE to enter. Blessings, Due to unethical websites stealing content, I can no longer provide a full RSS feed. I work too hard to produce original and inspiring content to have it stolen by others. Thank you for your understanding – I appreciate each {Read More}

January 25thOne year ago today,our world lost one of God’s saints,we lost a gifted author of faith,and we lost a friend. We lost Leisha Kelly.Not only did we lose Leisha,but we lost her son, Justice as well. On Jan. 25th, Leisha & Justice were killed in an auto accident, leaving behind their husband/father and daughter/sister. Leisha and Iserved together for severalyears as co-coordinators of ourlocal homeschool group,and in that time, she becamea special friend. She was a woman witha sweet {Read More}

Generally, I prefer authentically aged goods to items that are made to look old, but occasionally I find something that looks close to authentic, so I bring it home.When I found this metal basket for 50 cents at a thrift store, it reminded me of an old egg basket, but it is coated with rubber and that rubber was shiny gray. I gave it a quick coat of matte black spray paint, then scratched it up just a little with {Read More}

Oodles of you wanted to win,& receive this incrediblebundle of Valentine goodnessfrom Linda @ Itsy Bits and Pieces! Even if you aren’t the winner,don’t forget that Lindais generously giving EVERYONE10% off anything in her shop.Use the codeKnickofTimefor the discount. My random number generatorthis week was my husband,who picked #72,which was Linda@Coastal CharmJan 10, 2012 11:01 AM Love all her “cool” bottle caps!!! Blessings,Linda Congratulations, Linda! Guess what?There’s another GIVEAWAYstarting later today!Blessings, Due to unethical websites stealing content, I can no longer {Read More}

Old tool boxes… they’re rusty, they’re crusty, & very dusty, but they aren’t just for tools or guys anymore!It’s time to dust them off, (but leave the rust & crust!) and get a vision for what they can become… I snatch up old, weathered tool boxes and tool caddies whenever I find them. Here are a few that are currently listed in my Etsy shop.           I really love this one.  It’s a carpenter’s trunk/tool box. It has 2 {Read More}

 Apparently my mannersflew south for the winter,along with the birds! Because speaking of birds,over a month ago, before Christmas,I was the winner of a giveawayfrom Kathi at South Bay Studio. In the hub-bub of Christmastime preparations,I neglected to share my lovelyprize with you all, but don’t want youto miss the opportunity to see them. It is a pleasure looking atthese sweet little bird magnets on my refrigerator. Kathi is a gifted artist and creates absolutely charming cardsthat anyone would love to receive, {Read More}

No, this isn’t my Christmas mantle, And neither is this one. Nope, not this one either(though I dearly love all that ironstone). So, where is my Christmas mantle?Oh, that’s right, I don’t have one! You see, last month at the auction house,a chippy, old, white fireplace mantlewent up for bid. I admired it, but figured the bidwould go too high for my budget, so I reallydidn’t consider bidding on it,plus, I didn’t think I had a good place to put {Read More}

I started my business on Etsy about 15 months ago, and it has been such a learning experience. I’ve received questions from other Etsy sellers, whose businesses are struggling, as well as local people who would like another avenue for selling, aside from their booth spaces, so, I thought I’d share what I’ve learned and what’s worked for me. I hope it will save you a little time if you’ve decided you’d like to set up your own shop, or {Read More}