By Your Side

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2012-01-30T08:29:00.001-08:00

“Wish it was Sunday…

‘Cause that’s my fun day!!” Today is going to be a BUSY day, so I may need to ERECT the above sign out front!! LOL

I BAKED some COOKIES last night…

PEANUT BUTTER!! Try not to die of shock, my family almost did!! I CONFESS, I made them (from scratch) knowing Kate doesn’t like PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, and thinking John doesn’t like them either!! I was right with Kate, but John likes them… COOKIE MONSTER!! Thought I was going to have them all to myself!!

I also OPENED a NEW SHOP on Storenvy…WAHOO!! You can get all the details in my post from yesterday, check out the NEW By Your Side Shop and let me know what YOU think!!

So, off to the doctor with me and my pounding head, laundry – of course, straightening up the sewing room and figuring out dinner… BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!

Hope you all have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

By Your Side Shop Open on Storenvy.com!!

2012-01-29T12:28:00.001-08:00

SO EXCITING!!

The By Your Side Shop on Storenvy is NOW OPEN!!

SHOPPERS: DISCOVER NEW THINGS & MAKE NEW FRIENDS

“Storenvy is like a mall... but cool. Our well-categorized marketplace makes it easy for shoppers to browse all stores at once, letting them save their favorite items for later and follow updates from their favorite stores and users. And of course, buying on Storenvy means supporting an independent merchant somewhere in the world, which is always awesome!”

Explore niches in Markets

“Each Storenvy Market is made up of stores that share something in common. Once you find a store you like, find more that are similar to it by checking out what Markets it's in.”

By Your Side is located in the Handcrafted Market!!

Just click the “Visit my Store” icon to see the By Your Side Shop on Storenvy…Storenvy is SUPER EASY to add to the By Your Side Fan Page on Facebook…

You can SIMPLY SHOP right on the By Your Side Fan Page!!

As a shop owner Storenvy is EASY PEASY to use and EASY PEASY for shoppers too!!

So, me a little favor… visit the NEW By Your Side Shop on Storenvy and tell me what you think??!

Hope you all are having a WONDERFUL weekend!!

Fabulous Friday!

2012-01-27T11:19:00.001-08:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

Adele!!

I am still COMPLETELY OBSESSED!!

Brittney got me the Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall DVD for Christmas… I SERIOUSLY CANNOT get ENOUGH Adele!!

More Techie Stuff!

How EXCITING…OK, maybe not, but it needed to be done!!

Above is the NEW Facebook Profile picture for By Your Side and below is the NEW Cover Picture for my Profile on Facebook…

Next are the New Etsy Avatar for the By Your Side Shop, Reserved Listing and Thank You…

And of course then the NEW blog buttons…

You can pick up the NEW blog buttons over there on the right side bar of the blog----->

Meatloaf!

YUMMY!!Apparently, according to my family, Meatloaf is one of the things that I cook well!! LOL

My Cool New Photo Frame!

LOVING my NEW FRAME!!

I LOVE pictures, but I am seriously running out of room for frames and always have a hard time taking older ones down to put up newer pictures!! So, for Christmas, John got me a handy dandy digital photo frame!! I LOVE IT!! It has a little remote and says I can load 2,500 photos!! You can set it up to display photos however you like, I have it set up as a slide show!!

Mike & Ike!

YUMMY!!CHEWY, YUMMY GOODNESS!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2012-01-23T22:28:00.001-08:00

HOLY SMOKES…

and it is ONLY Monday night… NOT a good sign, NOT a good sign at all!!

Saturday night was a SPECIAL NIGHT…Brian’s 50th Birthday!! Brian is my daughter Brittney’s dad and Kate’s godfather. EVERYONE was there, we all had SO much FUN and Brian was SO SURPRISED!! Actually, he was SHOCKED by the SURPRISE, it was PRICELESS!! Brian’s wife Cari and Brittney planned the party, THANK YOU two for all of the FUN!!

Sunday, Sunday was football and my beloved San Francisco 49’ers lost. NOT a happy camper, but happy that after many years they are back to playing some GOOD football!!

Today Kate and I went paint shopping for her bedroom…

The darker, “True Romance,” is for her walls and the lighter, “Velvet Crest,” is for her ceiling. Kate LOVES PURPLE!! Can you tell? So, that means I will be spending the week prepping her room to paint this weekend… OH JOY!! LOL Actually, I really like painting, so it won’t be so bad! Then on to the sewing with all of the PURPLE fabrics that we have collected, FUN!!

So, that was my weekend in a nutshell!!

I hope you all had a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Fabulous Friday!

2012-01-20T09:40:00.001-08:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

Snow!

“It’s SNOWING, it’s SNOWING!”

We were singing and doing the HAPPY SNOW DANCE on Tuesday night…Gotta LOVE John’s COOL fleece shorts over the long underwear and slippers look!!

And even though the school was opening 2 hours late, Kate had a mom imposed “snow day!” Because…

The sidewalks were so “slickery!” Since we rarely get snow, no one owns a snow shovel, so the sidewalks are CRAZY!!
Any snow plows the city does have concentrate on the west side of town, so the streets out here were a MESS!
Her high school is up the hill from here and while I am OK with my driving skills, the thought of Oregon drivers and teens behind the wheel in the snow SCARES me!! So, what makes them think I am going to put my kid on a school bus with no seat belts on snowy icy roads??
And… I am just COOL like that!! LOL

I Cooked!

And it was GOOD…John and Kate said so!!

YUMMY Mexican pork chops and rice!!

New Look for Blog & Shop!

Have you noticed??

The new header is cleaner and easier on the eyes, I think! The blog is also a bit wider and I cleaned up the side bar a bit. I especially like the brighter look of the new Etsy header on the light gray background…

What do YOU think??

Morning Coffee!

In my COOL ELVIS mug…Because ELVIS makes me HAPPY!!

Pretty Nails!

Vintage Gray…

Pretty CUTE!! While I do LOVE the EXPENSIVE Essie and OPI nail polishes, I have a hard time paying $8.00+ for nail polish!! I have yet to learn to wear rubber gloves, so my nails take a beating and polish, no matter the price, doesn’t last long. So, I found this Vintage Gray from Petites Color Fever, I think I paid $2.99 for it on sale! Of course I had to add sparkles and a top coat, looks kinda “wintery” and has lasted a WEEK!! NO gloves or pampering!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Made for Me by Oaklie! ♥

2012-01-18T06:59:00.001-08:00

It’s SNOWING here in Portland, Oregon!!

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Made for Me by Oaklie!! ****

Let It Snow… Pin It
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

The above vignette was inspired by the BLUE-TIFUL scarf in picture #5. The Tantalizing Turquoise Handmade Knit Scarf is from the Made for Me by Oaklie Esty Shop!! Anne has the MOST AMAZING shop, full of EXQUISITE handmade scarves and accessories !! She also has the My Helping Hands Etsy Shop!! You can become a FAN of the Made for Me by Oaklie Facebook Fan Page, follow the Made for Me by Oaklie Blog and join Anne on Pinterest!! Now, Anne is one BUSY lady, you can also find her here, Made for Me by Oaklie – Home of Great Finds, the Helping Hands Graphics Designs Website, the Helping Hands Graphics Designs Facebook Fan Page, On Fire for Handmade and the On Fire for Handmade Facebook Group!!

Anne’s shop is PERFECT for all of those VALENTINE’S DAY gifts!! BEAUTIFULLY made scarves and accessories!! Even better… Anne is having a SALE!!

VALENTINE SALE!! - TAKE $5 OFF ANY ITME $15 AND UP - NOW THRU FEB 7TH!
*** You will receive a $5 credit on your purchase via PayPal!

Simply CLICK the above picture to go DIRECTLY to the Made for Me by Oaklie Esty Shop!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Anne’s BEAUTIFUL SHOP!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday, going to go watch the SNOW!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Café Boulet! ♥

2012-01-11T06:43:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Café Boulet!! ****

B is for Baby…Pin It
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the PERFECTLY PRETTY personalized onesie in picture #5. The Monogrammed RUFFLE BOTTOM Onesie is from the Café Boulet Etsy Shop!! Michelle has the MOST BEAUTIFUL shop, just brimming with PRECIOUS baby goodness!! She also has the Café Boulet Zibbet Shop!! You can become a FAN of the Café Boulet Facebook Fan Page, follow the Café Boulet Blog and join Café Boulet on Pinterest!!

More YUMMY GOODNESS from Michelle’s Shops…

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Michelle’s MARVELOUS SHOPS!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2012-01-09T08:58:00.001-08:00

I SO wish it were Sunday…

{Funny Retro Magnet via E-Pins.com}

Because then MAYBE I could try the SLEEP thing again!! Nothing like starting the week on no sleep!! ARG, has anyone ever died from INSOMNIA? Because it is KILLING me!!

Had a pretty good weekend… some football, some shopping and some AWESOME chili last night courtesy of “The Chef!” Seriously ROCKS to have a husband that LOVES to cook and is SO DARNED good at whipping up YUMMINESS!!

BUT, on the BRIGHT SIDE of the INSOMNIA train, I have discovered the COOLEST blog… Beverly is refreshingly quirky and so much fun!! Flamingo Toes just an ENJOYABLE place to be!! She has AMAZING tutorials for jewelry, home décor, clothes and accessories, recipes the list is ASTONISHING!! She also does a super COOL link party called Think Pink Sundays and a FABULOUS feature post titled Crush of the Week…

with TONS of EXTRAORDINARY handmade goodness!!

I have only been following Flaming Toes for a little more than a week and am ADDICTED!! Beverly is INSPIRING, not only are her creations LOVELY, but she shares such MARVELOUS blogs and shops!! I have been going “pin” CRAZY on her blog!! You can follow Flamingo Toes on Pinterest too, and she also has a Flamingo Toes Facebook Page!!

And then to my ABSOLUTE AMAZEMENT, while stumbling about, I discovered Beverly has an Etsy Shop…FULL of INCREDIBLE creations!!

So, go check out Beverly’s Flamingo Toes for a QUIRKY, WHIMSICALLY FUN experience!!

I hope you all have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

It’s 2012 and I’m Back!

2012-01-03T10:21:00.001-08:00

Well, I think the HOLIDAY MADNESS is FINALLY OVER!!

I think I just had the MOST EXCITING week of my LIFE!!

Brittney and Ryan are ENGAGED!!YAY!! I am SO HAPPY!! Ryan proposed on Christmas Eve and Britt said, “YES!!” They haven’t set a date yet, but I am just so, so EXCITED!! Brittney is one LUCKY girl, Ryan is an INCREDIBLE guy!! I am going to be the BEST mother-in-law EVER!! I couldn't have picked a more WONDERFUL man for Britt if I had made him myself!!

Then yesterday was the BIG GAME…And the DUCKS were READY for BATTLE…It was an AWESOME game!! The Wisconsin Badgers and DUCKS went back and forth, enough to almost give this DUCK fan a heart attack!!And in the end, it was the DUCKS 45 - Badgers 38!! WAHOO!!

The Oregon DUCKS are the 2012 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!

So, I hope your Tuesday is as TERRIFIC as mine!!

Happy New Year!!

2011-12-31T13:13:00.001-08:00

Just a short post to say, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!”

{ NEW YEAR printable via the Believing Boldly Blog}

Thank you to all of my friends, family and fans for making this past year FABULOUS!!
Here's to a NEW YEAR full of everything your heart desires!!♥

Hope you all have a GLORIOUS evening!! Stay safe!!

Christmas has Finally arrived . . .

2011-12-19T08:04:00.001-08:00

I FINALLY got all of the Christmas decorations up!!

{Christmas Printable from Polka Dots on Parade}

I was having a REALLY hard time getting into the SPIRIT this year, not sure why, but it FINALLY did arrive and my family for one is THANKFUL!!

My CRAFTY mom-in-law made the AWESOME Santa Wreath and Nativity! My Grandma Mallory made the BEAUTIFUL Christmas Tree, she had a whole ceramic studio in her basement!!

I knitted Kate’s Snowman Stocking and John’s Tree Stocking, my Granny Goose knitted my Mushie Stocking when I was a kid!! Brittney and I painted the Snowy Tree and made the paper chains one year during a power outage!!

And of course there is the ELVIS ornament…I LOVE THE KING!! One year I WILL have an ALL ELVIS tree!!

So GLAD I FINALLY found the Christmas SPIRIT!! It is so much fun pulling EVERYTHING out and remembering the STORIES and SPECIAL PEOPLE behind all of my TREASURES!!

Hope you all are having a JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON!!

Just a few more things to finish up here and we’ll be ready!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Finding Charm! ♥

2011-12-14T08:53:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Finding Charm!! ****

Perfectly Peppermint…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the PRETTY PEPPERMINT earrings in picture #3. The Candy Cane Earrings are from the Finding Charm Etsy Shop!! Sarah has the MOST AMAZING shop, just brimming with LOVELY jewelry!! You can become a FAN of the Finding Charm Facebook Fan Page, follow the Finding Charm Blog and join Finding Charm on Pinterest!!

Sarah’s shop is PERFECT for all of those last minute Christmas gifts!! BEAUTIFULLY made jewelry that will NOT break the bank!! Even better… FREE SHIPPING within the USA!! Simply CLICK the above picture to go DIRECTLY to the Finding Charm Etsy Shop!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Sarah’s BEAUTIFUL SHOP!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . . “

2011-12-12T08:46:00.001-08:00

Yep, it’s a Monday…Monday’s just seem to happen… no matter how much I try to avoid them!

It has been COLD and FOGGY here in Portland… no rain, just FOG! FREEZING FOG! So, the CHILLY weather has put me in a knitting kind of mood…

I started with the Lara's Cowl Knitting Pattern…

I did have to alter the pattern a bit because it was GINORMOUS, and I knit tight!! The above cowl is acrylic yarn, but I did order some AWESOME hand dyed merino wool from Hodgepodge Fiber Art to make gifts for Christmas…

And let me tell you, Kimberly’s yarn ROCKS!! Super soft and yummy, and the shipping was really quick!

Next I tried the Play It Cool Neckwarmer…

In the University of Oregon Duck colors and then one in a seed stitch…If you are in the Gresham area there is an AWESOME shop, Andersen Fiber Works!! I picked up the yarn below called Optim there…OH MY GOSH!! Optim is a superfine merino that has gone through a straightening process giving it a lower micron count similar to cashmere!! It is BEYOND SOFT and LUSH!! You can buy the Optim in a kit which comes with the Lush neckwarmer pattern or you can buy a skein in top form and strip it yourself!! I could go on and on about Andersen Fiber Works and the LOVELY owner Jen… LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this shop!!

Then I took the MAJOR dive into Moebius Knitting, Cashmere Moebius Cowl by Cat Bordhi…

I was frightened to say the least, Moebius Knitting is knitting in the round with a twist and Cat even came up with a Moebius Cast On!! You are knitting in the round, but you are knitting in the middle!! Sounds complicated, but I swear if I can do it ANYONE can!! Though for my first Moebius Cowl I didn’t use cashmere, and since it’s winter I used a thicker wool/acrylic yarn…I am pretty happy with my results!! I also made it smaller, because it is a gift for a toothpick sized girl!

So, then I wanted to expand my new SKILLS and make an Infinity Scarf!! With the Moebius Method you can get the twist and no grafting the ends together!! WAHOO!! Good for me, because I have never quite mastered the kitchener stitch!!

I found the BEAUTIFUL Posie Moebius from Kristi on Three Little Knitted Frogs blog…

Isn’t it GREAT?! I am ALMOST done just FOUR more rows to go, granted FOUR rows of 360 stitches….

I am making mine a bit more “wintery” a BEAUTIFUL hand dyed super wash sport weight yarn called Clutch, from Andersen Fiber Works, and a worsted black super wash wool! The next one is going to be out of a hand dyed Blueface Leicester wool from Dicentra Designs, below…I bought this SUPER SOFT YUMMINESS at Andersen Fiber Works too!!

YIKES!! I better go get BUSY!! Need to finish up my projects and today is FINALLY the day I am going to drag out all of the Christmas decorations!! I have been slacking on the decorating thing!!

Hope you all have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Hodgepodge Fiber Art ♥

2011-12-07T09:53:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Hodgepodge Fiber Art!! ****

Knutty for Knitting…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}

The vignette above was inspired by the GORGEOUS hand spun yarn in picture #2. The Hand Spun Thick and Thin Yarn Forest Floor is from Hodgepodge Fiber Art ! Kimberly has the MOST AMAZING shop, full of LOVELY and YUM-A-LICIOUS yarns and photo props! You can also FAN the Hodgepodge Fiber Art Facebook Page!! Kimberly also has the Cotton Blossoms Handmade Hats shop brimming with FUN and CUTE hats!! You can FAN the Cotton Blossoms Facebook Fan Page and follow Kimberly on Pinterest, her “boards” are BEAUTIFUL!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to ME…

I ordered some YUM-A-LICIOUS yarn!! WAHOO, can hardly wait for it to arrive!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Kimberly’s AMAZING SHOPS!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Fabulous Friday!

2011-12-02T15:44:00.001-08:00

Three things that made my week FABULOUS…

OK, there are usually five, but this week I only conjured up enough energy to do three…

Kate the Nurse!

I was feeling a bit funky the last few days, but Kate came to my rescue!!Kate is just one of those people that just make you happy!! It’s impossible not to feel her spirit and her love when she’s around!! She would text me from school to make sure I was OK and when she got home took my temperature and made sure I had water and of course LOVE!!

Just a Note!

This TOTALLY made my day…I knitted a hat for Kate to give a girl at school for her birthday, nothing fancy. Yesterday when Kate got home she gave me a note from Emily, her simple act of taking the time to say thank you really touched me and made my day!!

Christmas Music!

Yep, it’s “THAT” time of year…{Free Christmas Printable from The Bonjour Family Blog}

Kate CANNOT seem to help herself, EVERY time we get in the car she turns the radio to the local station playing all Christmas music!! Kate bouncing and singing along at the top of her lungs is INFECTIOUS!! I can’t help joining in!!

So, there you are, the three things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your three be?

Cyber Monday the Handmade Way!

2011-11-28T12:14:00.001-08:00

Shopping HANDMADE for the HOLIDAY SEASON is EASIER than you think!!

Pin It

When we all shop small, it will be huge!!

I am going to make shopping HANDMADE even EASIER for YOU!!

Below are links to some of my LOVELY friends in the HANDMADE world…

Accessories & Gifts…

By Your Side – 25% OFF ENTIRE shop, NO coupon code needed!

BreitWerk - 15% off $15 or more coupon - Code: 15OFF15

Just For Giggles - 20% off framed embroidery

Luna Essence - Handmade Artistic Jewelry and Handbags - COUPON code "CYBERMONDAY" for 25% OFF

Sissy'S Sewing – $5 dollars off most handmade purses

Pet Scribbles - 20% off all Xmas and Hanukkah cards; 30% off all Xmas and holiday tags; 25% off all Boxed Card Sets (ready for gift giving!); 30% off all Gift Tag sets (easy stocking stuffer!); Plus... choose any 4 cards, save 10%; choose any 6 cards, save 15%.

Outside The Box Desserts - Buy 2 sets of cupcake wrappers get 3rd free

Ella and Annie Fabric Creations - free shipping and free set of cocktail napkins with any purchase!

Flowerskissing - $1 mini bows, $10 Biz Frames and $1 Christmas cards. LIMITED QTY'S to a LIMITED AMOUNT OF PPL.

emofoFashionDesing - free shipping for Cyber Monday

Soap Rehab - Free Shipping, PLUS today only in addition to free shipping: 10% everything on my site, no coupon is necessary, all discounts will be applied already

Tolduso - coupon code: 24CYBER for 20%

Braggin' Rights Bath - Purchase 1 item, get a second of = or lesser value for 50% off. See shop announcement for full details

Krissyanne Designs - 15% off all items ALL DAY including custom orders. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - use code CYBERMONDAY for an ADDTIONAL 25% off

Spa Girl Bath & Spa - Cyber Monday sale - SAVE 25% today!

Phickles Pickles - Get 5 jars shipped for the price of 4. You pick the five you want... and we'll ship all five for $40...and that includes the s&h. Available now are: Snaps, Stix, Wedgies, Hotties, Okies, & Rasta Beans! Pha la la la laaaaaa!

Graceful Girls - Cyber Monday Sale... FREE SHIPPING on all non-Christmas orders plus 10% OFF orders over $35.00 (customs not included)

Art, Photography & Housewares…

BPR Designs - Use CYBERMONDAY coupon code at etsy check out for 10% off your total purchase (excluding shipping) on Monday!

Carrie Bagalio Art – 20% off everything, coupon code: HOLIDAYSALE

BB Designs - 12 holiday cards for the price of 10!

Retablos - no coupon needed, just go to the Cyber Monday sale section for up to 50% off selected items

KRISTEN STEIN FINE ART & Kristen Stein Fine Art :: StudioArtworks.com - 30% off on CyberMonday. Use code THANKS30. Art jewelry paintings prints and more. Direct from the artist. Shop small, save big.

13 Whispers - Free Domestic Shipping (coupon code "SANTASHIP") OR
25% off entire purchase (coupon code "ELVESATWORK")
Sale is Shop Wide!

YALINKA GLASS ART - FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!!!

Jewelry…

Chewlry - 40% off ENTIRE SHOP for Cyber Monday. No coupon code needed!!

Deadly Romantic Jewelry - 40% OFF EVERYTHING- no coupon code

Luna Essence - Handmade Artistic Jewelry and Handbags - COUPON code "CYBERMONDAY" for 25% OFF

Shalla’s Designs - free shipping sale

Bella Chicks - No coupon codes needed. Some pieces are 50%-60% off!

Finding Charm - Free Shipping on Budget Friendly Affordable Jewelry and Accessories!

Stone Link Designs - Coupon Code - HolidayCheer for 10% off and Free Shipping Worldwide!

Judy Cogo Designs - 15% off necklaces and pendants, 10% off bead woven items and free shipping on earrings. Sale runs through to December 31st.

Debs Design’s - FREE shipping until Christmas on everything, coupon code freeholiday

Kaleanna Kreations - 25% discount coupon, coupon code LIMITEDTIME, free shipping in the US

Gems Crystals And Wire - all items marked down -take an extra 10% using coupon code SRQ1 *special sale on my FB fan page for Cyber Monday only! Http://www.Facebook.com/GemsCrystalsAndWire

valley bead & glass art - ‎20% off the purchase of 2 or more jewelry items and/or bookmarks

South Bay Baubles – coupon code is HAPPY25 for 25% off everything

Jewelry Creations by Lyndsey - ‎10% off with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY

Unique Nique - 20% off with coupon code FAN001

PhoenixFire Designs - Free shipping with code GIVETHANKS on all items

The Liberty Moose - Get 20% off through today by using the code: BLACKCYBER

Dream Belle Design - 15% OFF selected items until Midnight Monday! Prices already marked down

VC Artisan Originals - use coupon code "SPECIALBUYER" for 15% off your order!

Bits ‘n Beads by Gilliauna (ArtFire) & Bits n Beads by Gilliauna (Etsy) - EVERYTHING is 20% off for Cyber Monday, After that, all of our jewelry and accessories at Etsy and Artfire return to regular price. Don't miss out on our sale!

Vicki Diane Designs - 20% MARKED OFF EVERYTHING CYBER MONDAY SALE ALL DAY!!!

Divella Delights - 30% off Jewelry and free shipping

Krafty Max Originals & Krafty Max Destash - Cyber Monday Free Shipping to the US and Canada, between 11/21/11-11/29/11

Madd Dogg of Tomorrow - Use coupon code HOLIDAY to receive 20% off in my shop

So… I have made my list and checked it twice!! Hopefully you have not been NAUGHTY, but NICE!!
When we all shop small, it will be huge!!
HAVE FUN SHOPPING!!

And for MORE HANDMADE for the HOLIDAYS Shopping links, click the below picture…

Small Business Saturday!!

2011-11-26T10:13:00.001-08:00

On November 26, we're asking millions of people to Shop Small^sm at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.

Small Business Saturday on Facebook

Shopping “SMALL” and LOCAL is REALLY, REALLY EASY!!

My “OCCUPY” protest has taken the form of SHOPPING LOCAL and HANDMADE!

Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Fairs and Events in YOUR AREA at FairsandFestivals.net! Just enter your zip code and VOILA, tons of GREAT events right in your own area!!

Online…

Etsy even has a “shop local” option on the bottom right column!!

Here is where I spent my SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Morning…

Megs Broken Wings

♥ Thanksgiving SPECIAL auction! ♥ Auction closes on Saturday (11/26/11) at 6pm EST you will receive FREE SHIPPING!

Nesting Pretty

~ Take 35% OFF all items in the Nesting Pretty shop with coupon code CYBERSILLY ~ SALE runs from 11/24/11 through 11/28/11 Midnight.

Mineral Love

Tricia is having an AWESOME SALE!! FREE SHIPPING on orders of $15 or more in the Mineral Love Etsy Shop, from Friday, November 25 to Monday, November 28!! ~Coupon Code “BFCMFREESHIP”~

Micro Mops

20% Off Sale RIGHT NOW! No need to wait for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday or any theme day!! Save 20% right now, no coupon codes! Through Christmas!!

Badge Reels

Black Friday Sale! Use the code "blackfriday2011" at checkout for free worldwide shipping!! Through Tuesday!

Kiwi and Kiki

Kiki is also offering 25% off your ENTIRE purchase!!! Valid in her Kiwi and Kiki Too Big Cartel Shop and her Kiwi and Kiki Too Etsy Shop! Use coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! Code valid now until Monday night!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Ohio Crochet Lady

Has added ready to ship hats to my Etsy store. These will be 50% or more off regular prices in the Ohio Crochet Lady's Etsy Shop!! You don't want to miss this sale!

CrazySocks Crochet

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE!!! Go to CrazySocks Crochet SBS Sale. Any of the hats in that category qualify for a discount. Use coupon code SBSSALE when you check out to get 20% off your total purchase!!!

Papercuts Bindery

Use coupon code: BlackFriday for 20% off Anything and Everything in our shop! This code is good from NOW until Sunday night! Happy shopping!

My Gemstone Designs

HOLIDAY SALE USE COUPON CODE holiday11 at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase. Handcrafted quality gemstone, crystal and southwest design necklaces bracelets and earrings.

Aedan Seppe

Simply type "BLACKFRIDAY" in the coupon box during checkout for 25% off your entire order
~*~ORIGINAL GIFTS, MADE WITH LOVE~*~

Just a FEW FABULOUS “SMALL” shops to keep you busy!!

HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Mineral Love ♥

2011-11-23T08:23:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Mineral Love!! ****

Eye Candy…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}

The vignette above was inspired by the SWEET eye shadows in picture #4. The Romance Collection Eye Shadow Set is from the Mineral Love Etsy Shop! Tricia’s has the MOST BEAUTIFUL shop, full of LOVELY and VEGAN FRIENDLY cosmetics! You can also FAN the Mineral Loves Facebook Page and follow the Mineral Love Blog!! Tricia is so FUN and SWEET, you can follow Mineral Love on Pinterest, her “boards” are BEAUTIFUL!!

I just simply LOVE Tricia’s shop !! I plan on stuffing Christmas stockings for my girls with YUMMY make-up from her shop!! Britt and Kate will be in HEAVEN!!

And here is the PERFECT chance for you to treat yourself or someone to some Mineral Love GOODNESS!!

Tricia is having an AWESOME SALE!! FREE SHIPPING on orders of $15 or more in the Mineral Love Etsy Shop, from Friday, November 25 to Monday, November 28!!

Coupon Code “BFCMFREESHIP”Simply CLICK the above picture to go DIRECTLY to the Mineral Love Etsy Shop!! There is a space to enter your Coupon Code during the checkout process, simply enter the CODE and SAVE!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Tricia’s AMAZING SHOP!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

My “OCCUPY” protest has taken the form of SHOPPING LOCAL and HANDMADE for the HOLIDAY SEASON! CLICK the PCTURE below to see how you can too…

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2011-11-21T15:58:00.001-08:00

QUACK, QUACK…

{Keep Calm and Quack On Poster via PosterPop on Etsy}

So, it was a weekend of HIGHS and LOWS…

Friday night Kate had her first high school choir concert, a definite HIGH!! They did a Broadway Review and it was FUN! Kate had been at practices for HOURS after school for 2 weeks!! I did take pictures, none of which turned out!!

I also finished up Brittney’s DUCKS hat for the game on Saturday…

Isn’t Britt the CUTEST DUCKS fan EVER??

OH NO… SAY IT ISN’T SO…

The MAJOR LOW of the weekend…

OREGON 35 USC 38

It was a really good game… except that the DUCKS lost!! SHOCKED!! The DUCKS just got themselves into a hole early and ran out of time… but they are still AMAZING and we are getting ready for this Saturday’s CIVIL WAR game against the Oregon State Beavers!!

I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

Sunday was looking up…

TONY STEWART is the NASCAR 20011 SPRINT CUP CHAMPION!!WAHOO!! What an AMAZING race!! It came down to a head to head battle with points leader Carl Edwards. “Smoke” had to win the race to tie Edwards and the tie breaker was in Tony’s favor!! It was a nail biter… DEFINITELY SAVED my weekend!! CONGRATS to my favorite NASCAR man, “SMOKE!!”

During all of the football and NASCAR, I finished a couple of hats…

Not the best picture, but they are CUTE!! The black and gray is for my Lillie Bug and the orange one is for her mom, my BFF, Lori!!

I hope you all have a MAGNIFICENT Monday!!

Fabulous Friday!

2011-11-18T09:28:00.001-08:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

Yummy Yarn!

BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUSNESS…So, last week I won a coupon for The Fine Lime on Mo & Ozzy’s Facebook Page, and bought this Orange and Yellow Handspun - Pumpkin Smash - Hand Dyed Worsted Weight Wool Yarn, YUMMY and SO SOFT!! I am making my friend Lori a hat, she is SO EXCITED!!

Big Girl Time!

LOVE ME SOME DAUGHTER TIME…Went to lunch with Brittney on Tuesday and had a GLORIOUS day!! We did lunch, coffee, and a bit of shopping!! Lots of gabbing, it was some really NEEDED Big Girl Time!! Thanks Britt, you make your momma's heart HAPPY!!♥

Holiday Milkshakes!

DELICIOUS…John, Kate and I wait for this time of year, PUMPKIN and EGG NOG MILKSHAKES!! Just TOO YUMMY for words!!

A Warm Puppy!

Balto CUDDLES…This morning my toes were FREEZING!! Nothing better than Balto jumping up and cuddling himself at my feet, now my toes are all WARM!!

The Ducks!

7Oregon 53

(9-1, 7-0 Pac-12)

4Stanford 30

(9-1, 7-1 Pac-12)

WAHOO!! The DUCKS KILLED Stanford!! We were SO TIRED of hearing about Andrew Luck and the Cardinal all week!! FINALLY everyone is learning that the DUCKS are for REAL!!

Tomorrow it’s the Trojans of USC!! It should be a VERY GOOD game!! 5:00 PM PT, November 19, 2011

Autzen Stadium, EUGENE, OR

Brittney and Ryan will be there to CHEER the DUCKS on…and HOPEFULLY Brittney will be wearing her new DUCK hat I am knitting!!

I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Nesting Pretty! ♥

2011-11-16T05:41:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

**** FEATURING Nesting Pretty!! ****

I am Blushing…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The vignette above was inspired by the LOVELY earrings in picture #1. The Gypsy Rose - Vintage Crystal Jewel Earrings are from the Nesting Pretty Etsy Shop! Tamara’s has the WHIMSICALLY ROMANTIC shop, full of FEMININE and GORGEOUS creations! You can also FAN the Nesting Pretty’s Facebook Page and follow the Nesting Pretty Blog!! Tamara has the most AMAZING taste, you can follow Nesting Pretty on Pinterest, her “boards” are BEAUTIFUL!!

I am truly IN LOVE with Tamara’s shop!! I plan on doing some Christmas shopping for daughter #1, Brittney LOVES all things GIRLY!!

And here is the PERFECT chance for you to treat yourself or someone to some Nesting Pretty GORGEOUSNESS!!

Tamara is having an AWESOME SALE!! Take 25% OFF EVERYTHING in the Nesting Pretty Etsy Shop, NOW through Thanksgiving Day, 11-24-11!!

Coupon Code “GIVINGTHANKS”Simply CLICK the above picture to go DIRECTLY to the Nesting Pretty Etsy Shop!! There is a space to enter your Coupon Code during the checkout process, simply enter the CODE and SAVE!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Tamara’s WHIMSICAL SHOP!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2011-11-14T15:09:00.001-08:00

My new MANTRA…

So, I will be repeating this in my head and out loud!! Thinking I should print it out and put it all over, anywhere I might see it!!

Last week ended up being a TOTAL disaster!! My friend’s husband had a medical emergency and I spent the week at OHSU with her. It was a rollercoaster to say the least… up and down and all around is the only way to describe what happened. My friends husband is OK for now, but there is a long road ahead.

Anyhow, I guess what I am trying to get at is I got absolutely NO sewing done! But, in the grand scheme of things it hardly felt important and there is nowhere else I would have been, than with my friend and her family.

But, there is NO REST for the weary and the Holiday season is upon us, time to stock the By Your Side Etsy Shop!! I will be SEWING like a MAD WOMAN!! Well, AFTER I go out to lunch with my eldest, Brittney!! Really need some BIG GIRL time and lets just say, what is IMPORTANT was put into PERSPECTVE for me last week, GLARINGLY!!

So, off I go… repeating my new MANTRA… SLOW DOWN, CALM DOWN, DON’T WORRY, DON’T HURRY, TRUST THE PROCESS!!

I hope you all have a MAGNIFICENT Monday!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

2011-11-09T10:43:00.001-08:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

Autumn Fire…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the GORGEOUS earrings in picture #1. The Autumn RAIN - Hand Blended Dangle Wing Earrings are from the Broken Wings Etsy Shop!! Meg’s shop is SIMPLY INCREDIBLE, brimming with LOVELY Steampunk finds!! You can FAN the Broken Wings Fan Page, and follow the Broken Wings Blog!!

I LOVE Meg’s shop, I have even done some Christmas shopping there!! Her creations are even MORE INCREDIBLE in person, Kate is going to be SO HAPPY on Christmas morning!!

Be SURE to FAN the Broken Wings Fan Page, Meg often does WEEKEND SPECIALS where you can SAVE BIG!!

And here is the PERFECT chance for you to treat yourself or someone to some Broken Wings AWESOMENESS, Meg is having an AUCTION on her Broken Wings Fan Page!! Simply CLICK the above picture to go DIRECTLY to the Broken Wings AUCTION on Facebook!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and Meg’s INCREDIBLE SHOP!! I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Shopping, Sewing and Football!

2011-11-05T12:04:00.001-07:00

It’s a RAINY, GRAY, COLD Saturday morning!!The “OCCUPY” movement is going FULL SWING here in Portland… not a HUGE surprise if you know Portland, but honestly, I BELIEVE the “OCCUPIERS” here have lost focus! So, my “OCCUPY” protest has taken the form of SHOPPING LOCAL and HANDMADE!

It’s SUPER EASY!!Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Fairs and Events in YOUR AREA at FairsandFestivals.net! Just enter your zip code and VOILA, tons of GREAT events right in your own area!!

Online…

Etsy even has a “shop local” option on the bottom right column!!

I did get a bit of sewing done this week…

a Topanga Sling Bag for my cousin Shannon and a custom order for Jennifer!

The plan for today is for these fabrics to get cut and sewn…They are going to be Topanga Sling Bags too!!

Sewing while watching the DUCKS play of course!!It is supposed to be a GOOD game!!But, I’m thinking the DUCKS are having some huskie pups for dinner!!

I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

Hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

2011-11-02T08:46:00.001-07:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

All Tied Up. . .{1, 2, 3, 4}

The above vignette was inspired by the GORGEOUS purse in picture #1. The Suits You Tie Handbag Purse is from the From Rags To Bags Etsy Shop!! Alison’s shop is LOVELY, full of the most AMAZING up-cycled creations!! You can FAN the From Rags to Bags Fan Page, and follow the From Rags To Bags Blog!!

Back in Black…{1, 2, 3, 4}

The above vignette was inspired by the BEAUTIFUL bracelet in picture #3. The Black Charm Bracelet with Czech Beads and Hammered Charms is from the Finding Charm Etsy Shop!! Sarah has the MOST AMAZING shop, just brimming with LOVELY jewelry!! You can become a FAN of the Finding Charm Facebook Fan Page, follow the Finding Charm Blog and join Finding Charm on Pinterest!!

Time After Time…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the WONDERFUL clock in picture #4. The Art Deco CLOCK is from the Red Hen Studios Etsy Shop!! Julie’s shop is SO COOL, full of the most INCREDIBLE vintage finds!! You can FAN the Red Hen Studios Fan Page and follow the Red Hen Studios Blog!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and shops!! Please leave these INCREDIBLE artisans some LOVE and I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . . “

2011-10-31T12:04:00.001-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!Another Monday and I am BUSY!!

I need to go get BUSY finishing up a few custom orders, just wanted to wish EVERYONE a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Be SAFE out there and REMEMBER if you are driving about, SLOWN DOWN!! It’s a night for KIDS and they are EXCITED and not always looking for cars, so just SLOW DOWN and BE AWARE!!

Hope you all have a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN!!

Fabulous Friday!

2011-10-28T15:36:00.001-07:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

My Blankey!

COZINESS… It’s that time of year, when it’s getting a bit chilly!! Time to get out my FAVORITE blankey… my Granny Goose made this for me when I was little, and I LOVE getting all wrapped up in it!!

Goldenwood Soap!

YUMMY GOODNESS!!OH BOY, I am IN LOVE with Goldenwood Soaps Candle Melts!! We got a bunch of them last week at the Gresham Farmer’s Market and they ROCK!! They have WONDERFUL soaps and lotions too!! I am HOOKED on the California Orange Candle Melt and the Cranberry Spritzer Candle Melt at the moment, the best part is they have an online store, so I can get them all year long!! All of their Candle Melts are on SALE through OCT. 31st!!

My Own Brain Power!

Have you ever said something and known the moment it left your mouth you were an idiot?? Monday night during the 11pm news they were showing pictures and talking about how the Northern Light would be visible in our area. I was SO EXCITED!! John has seen them SEVERAL times while out at sea... I NEVER have.

So, I was preparing myself to go out and see if I could see them, while getting all bundled up and on my way out the door I asked John...

"OK, so once I am out there, in which direction do I look to see the Northern Lights??" REALLY??

BRILLIANT eh?? And after that profound question, I couldn't see them... and YES, I was looking NORTH!!

Hot Chocolate!

WARM & YUMMY!!It’s that time of year and because, CHOCOLATE in ANY FORM is GOOD!!

The Ducks!

(10) Oregon 45
(6-1, 4-0 Pac-12) Colorado 2
(1-7, 0-4 Pac-12)

Not the most THRILLING game ever…

But the DUCKS won 45 – 2, even without Darron Thomas at quarterback or Heisman hopeful LaMichael James at running back!! They also moved up to #7 in all of the polls, thanks in part to the Oklahoma Sooners losing (sorry Dad)!!(7) Oregon (6-1, 4-0 Pac-12) vs Washington St (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12)

3:00 PM ET, October 29, 2011 at Autzen Stadium, EUGENE, OR

Britt and Ryan will be at the game DUCKED out in their gear!! HAVE FUN!!I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

Fabric, Fabric and More Fabric!!

2011-10-24T17:38:00.001-07:00

It has become APPARENT that I have a PROBLEM…

Went fabric shopping yesterday and am quite PLEASED with my SPOILS!! I DID NOT pay FULL PRICE for ANYTHING!! WAHOO!!

I am not usually a big fan of the kiddie novelty prints, but these caught my eye and I think they will make ADORABLE Itty Bitty Brittney Bags…The SUPER CUTE Scotties on the left are Robert Kaufman’s Urban Zoologie, Black and White Scotties on Red with White Polka Dots on Black. And I am just SMITTEN with the MITTENS on the right and the light blue reminds me of SNOW!! LOVING this fabric, on the bottom, "CHRISTMASY" without being TOO MUCH!!

For some REASON I haven’t quite figured out yet, I have noticed I don’t do a lot of Fall/Winter colored fabrics. Odd since my home is decorated in browns, taupes, greens and plumb!! So, I saw this and it stood out as a Michele Handbag in my mind…

Belinda Wave and Belinda Circles in Black, Brown, Gray and Taupe. It’s kind of “Winterish,” isn’t it??

Another COLOR that I have had to make myself more CONSCIOUS of is RED!! Not sure why, maybe it’s the redhead’s shouldn’t wear red myth!! The PROBLEM now is, I can't decide a lil' Miss M Handbag, Michele Handbag or a Tiny t Purse?? HELP!!

One of my FAVORITE prints, on the left, in all of it’s colorways is this Michael Miller - Lil Plain Jane - White and Red Daisies on Black and Michael Miller - Ta Dot - White on Red!! I LOVE this ZESTY print on the right from Michael Miller - Zesty Zinnia – Black, White and Red and Michael Miller - Ta Dot - White on Red!!

GROOVE-A-LICIOUS!! COOL RETRO prints!! What do you think... small (lil’ Miss M on the left) or large (Michele on the right) handbag??

I am IN LOVE with these prints, Going on Thirty - Black, Pink and Lime and Going on Thirty - Black, Aqua and Lime both paired with Michael Miller’s - Ta Dot - White on Black.

I am ALWAYS attracted to what my family calls “HIPPIE” fabric!! Batiks or natural type fabrics are IMPOSSIBLE for me to pass up!! Hence, the Topanga Sling Bag and the fabrics I choose to make them…SEW EXCITED that I found some of this DISCONTINUED fabric!! On the left is Timeless Treasures - Nature - Green Globes on Cream and Essentials in Green Swirl Marble. Being that I LOVE batiks and PURPLE is my FAVORITE color, I was equally THRILLED to find this Swirl Batik - Black with Purple, Blue and Aqua and Purple Marble Batik!!

Sew… it was a BUSY, BUSY day!!

What do YOU think??

Can YOU help me choose some of the styles for the fabrics that have me stumped??

PRETTY PLEASE??

Hope you all have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Fabulous Friday!

2011-10-21T12:34:00.001-07:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

Homecoming!

FUN, FUN, FUN…So, Homecoming was a couple of weeks ago and I neglected to post a picture!! Kate’s friends Illanah and Fernanda did Kate and Jada’s hair and makeup, I think they are TOO CUTE!! Kate’s “date” Marco and his parents came and picked the girls up for the dance, they had TONS of FUN!!

The Last Nice Day!

BLUE SKIES…They are saying Tuesday was last bit of summer… it was a BEAUTIFUL day!!

Imitrex!

LIFE SAVER…I get migraines, YUCK!! I got a horrendous one Wednesday, I seriously am thankful for whoever invented Imitrex!! While not perfect, I remember the days before migraine meds!!

My Eye Mask!

MAJOR RELIEF…My handy dandy eye mask!! It is filled with those tiny plastic bead things and you can put it in the freezer!! John found it for me a couple of years ago at the airport! So, my cool eye mask and the Imitrex make my migraine headaches a bit more tolerable!!

The Ducks!

#10 OREGON
(5-1, 3-0 Pac 12)

Colorado
(1-6, 0-3 Pac 12)

So, in front of the TV is where we will be Saturday!!

The DUCKS beat Arizona State last weekend!!42 - 27I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

2011-10-19T07:30:00.001-07:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

White Out…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

The above vignette was inspired by the GORGEOUS purse charm in picture #1. The Beaded Purse Charm is from the CinLynn Boutique Etsy Shop!! Cindy’s shop is LOVELY, full of the most AMAZING jewelry!! She also has the CinLynn Boutique Web Site!! You can FAN the CinLynn Design and Boutique Fan Page, follow the CinLynn Boutique Blog and join Cindy on Pinterest!!

The Things I Do…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the PRECIOUS necklace in picture #1. The Sewing Machine - I'm Sew Good Necklace is from the Creative Life By Design Etsy Shop!! Jodi’s shop is INCREDIBLE, full of the CUTEST jewelry and fine art prints!! You can FAN the Handmade Goodness Fan Page, follow Creative Life By Design Blog the and join Jodi on Pinterest!!

AHHH… A Day at the Spa…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the DELIGHTFUL soap in picture #3. The Organic French Lavender Handmade Cold Process Soap Bar with Soothing Comfrey and Alkanet Root is from the Jillian Apothecary Etsy Shop!! Jill’s shop is HEAVENLY, full of the most DECADANT bath and body finds!! She also has the Papercuts Bindery Etsy Shop!! You can FAN the Jillian Apothecary Fan Page, FAN Papercuts Bindery Fan Page and follow the Papercuts Bindery Blog!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and shops!! Please leave these INCREDIBLE artisans some LOVE and I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

By Your Side Etsy Shop Clearance!

2011-10-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

Just a short post to REMIND you that EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING in the 
 By Your Side Etsy Shop is PRICED TO GO…

Etsy

ByYourSide2009

ALL handbags, purses, totes and bags are on SALE for 25% OFF!!That MEANS, a SAVINGS up to $10, for YOU!!

**$10.00!!**

NO COUPON CODE NEEDED!!

***25% DISCOUNT taken BEFORE shipping***This is the PERFECT opportunity to get some of that Christmas shopping DONE EARLY!!

HURRY WHILE supplies LAST, once they are GONE, they are GONE FOREVER!!

****SORRY, this offer DOES NOT apply to CUSTOM ORDERS!!****

Hope you all are having a STUPENDOUS Sunday!!

Fabulous Friday! (on Saturday)

2011-10-01T12:28:00.001-07:00

Five things that made my week FABULOUS…

The Last Supper!

HAHA…John and Kate are too FUNNY!! John started a new job and will be working during dinner time, which means Mom will be cooking. So, John and Kate were calling the dinner the night before John started work “The Last SUPPER!” HAHA, so FUNNY guys!!

The Ducks!

(10) Oregon 56
(3-1, 1-0 Pac-12)

Arizona 31
(1-3, 0-2 Pac-12)

GO DUCKS!!It got a bit scary in the third quarter, like the DUCKS fell asleep, but the woke up and WON the game!!

This week I’ll have to wait until Thursday to see them play…The DUCKS moved up to #9 AP Top 25 Poll!!

I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

Knitting!

RELAXING…I have been busy knitting washcloths, after realizing how ratty our washcloths were looking… assuming you could even find one, not surprising since some of them are more than 20 years old!!

Ryan Rocks!

SUPER COOL!!WHAT A GUY!! With John working evenings, Kate had no ride to the high school football game. We called Sissy, but she was in Baltimore for work, she told us to call her boyfriend Ryan and ask. So, Ryan took Kate to the football game!! THANK YOU RYRY, YOU ROCK!!

Coffee Love!

SO SWEET!!Kate’s coffee cup message this morning made me SMILE and LAUGH!! Which is no small feat in the morning!! THANKS KATE, I LOVE YOU TOO!!

So, there you are, the five things that made my week FABULOUS! What would your five be?

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

2011-09-28T12:56:00.001-07:00

Just thought I would SHARE my FAVORITE “pins” from the last week, in hopes of you too sharing in my ADDICTION to Pinterest…

Orange You Glad It’s Fall…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the GORGEOUS yarn in picture #1. The Midnight Pumpkin Handspun Hand Dyed Thick and Thin Two Ply Wool Yarn is from the The Fine Lime Etsy Shop!! D.Ann and Mo’s shop is INCREDIBLE, full of the MOST LUSCIOUS yarns!! Monica also has the Mo & Ozzy Etsy Shop, brimming with the SWEETEST crochet finds!! You can FAN the Mo & Ozzy Fan Page, follow the Mo & Ozzy Blog and join Monica on Pinterest!!

*** Be SURE to ENTER the GIVEAWAY!! ***

*** Handmade Giveaway Extravaganza at Mo & Ozzy’s!! ***

Hoot, Hoot…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

The above vignette was inspired by the PRECIOUS hat in picture #3. The Crazy OWL Ear Flap Hat – Crochet Pattern is from the CrazySocks Crochet Etsy Shop!! Danyel’s shop is AMAZING, full of the CUTEST crochet finds!! She also has the CrazySocks Website!! You can FAN the CrazySocks Fan Page, follow the CrazySocks Blog and join Danyel on Pinterest!!

Caramelicious…{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

The above vignette was inspired by the DELICIOUS caramels in picture #5. The Vanilla Caramels with Pecans and Callebaut Chocolate 1lb in a Mason Jar - Limited Edition are from the The Caramel Jar Etsy Shop!! Nicole’s shop is DELECTABLE full of MAJOR YUMMIENESS!! You can FAN the The Caramel Jar Fan Page, and follow the Sweet and Savory Blog!!

I LOVE using Pinterest as a “visual inspiration” board!!

I hope you ENJOY all of the AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “pins” and shops!! Please leave these INCREDIBLE artisans some LOVE and I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Handmade Giveaway Extravaganza at Mo & Ozzy’s!

2011-09-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

My LOVELY friend Monica at Mo & Ozzy is having a GIVEAWAY to celebrate the Mo & Ozzy Etsy Shop 2 year Etsyversary and her new handspun yarn shop The Fine Lime!!

There are a WHOPPING 18 prizes... including an Itty Bitty Brittney Bag from the By Your Side!!

SO, just “click” on the above banner and head on over to Mo & Ozzy’s to enter the GIVEAWAY!!

Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC Tuesday and GOOD LUCK in the GIVEAWAY!!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

2011-09-26T10:51:00.001-07:00

MERRY Monday Morning!!

DEFINITELY!! Making my SECOND POT of COFFEE as I write this!!

It was actually a pretty mellow weekend here at the Davidson Homestead! Kate’s friend Jada stayed over for the weekend. John was going a bit “NUTTY” in retirement, so he starts a job on Tuesday! So, PRAY for us… because it means Michele will be cooking!!

Saturday night, before Autumn hit, The Chef barbequed a tri-tip roast and baked potatoes…

GOODNESS GRACIOUS… it was YUMMY!!

By Sunday, Autumn hit with full force, GRAY, WINDY and RAINY!! So, The Chef went to work WHIPPING UP some HOMEMADE chili and cornbread…

Let me tell you, AWESOME!! It was PERFECT for a STORMY night!!

Can you see MY DILEMMA?? The Chef has set the bar SO HIGH, what’s a girl to do??

That’s MY MANTRA!! So, put your hands together and PRAY that I DON’T STARVE my poor family!! On the BRIGHT SIDE maybe I will lose a few pounds!!

Just in case you missed it, check out yesterdays post…

By Your Side Etsy Shop Clearance!

YOUR CHANCE to get some of that EARLY Christmas shopping DONE and SAVE!!

Hope that you all have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

By Your Side Etsy Shop Clearance!

2011-09-25T11:44:00.000-07:00

Just a short post to REMIND you that EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING in the 
 By Your Side Etsy Shop is PRICED TO GO…

Etsy

ByYourSide2009

ALL handbags, purses, totes and bags are on SALE for 25% OFF!!That MEANS, a SAVINGS up to $10, for YOU!!

**$10.00!!**

NO COUPON CODE NEEDED!!

***25% DISCOUNT taken BEFORE shipping***

This is the PERFECT opportunity to get some of that Christmas shopping DONE EARLY!!

HURRY WHILE supplies LAST, once they are GONE, they are GONE FOREVER!!

****SORRY, this offer DOES NOT apply to CUSTOM ORDERS!!****

Hope you all are having a STUPENDOUS Sunday!!

By Your Side

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

By Your Side Shop Open on Storenvy.com!!

Fabulous Friday!

Adele!!

More Techie Stuff!

Meatloaf!

My Cool New Photo Frame!

Mike & Ike!

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

Fabulous Friday!

Snow!

I Cooked!

New Look for Blog & Shop!

Morning Coffee!

Pretty Nails!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Made for Me by Oaklie! ♥

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Café Boulet! ♥

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

It’s 2012 and I’m Back!

Happy New Year!!

Thank you to all of my friends, family and fans for making this past year FABULOUS!!Here's to a NEW YEAR full of everything your heart desires!!♥

Christmas has Finally arrived . . .

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Finding Charm! ♥

“Just Another Manic Monday . . . “

Then I took the MAJOR dive into Moebius Knitting, Cashmere Moebius Cowl by Cat Bordhi…

So, then I wanted to expand my new SKILLS and make an Infinity Scarf!! With the Moebius Method you can get the twist and no grafting the ends together!! WAHOO!! Good for me, because I have never quite mastered the kitchener stitch!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Hodgepodge Fiber Art ♥

Fabulous Friday!

Kate the Nurse!

Just a Note!

Christmas Music!

Cyber Monday the Handmade Way!

Accessories & Gifts…

Pet Scribbles - 20% off all Xmas and Hanukkah cards; 30% off all Xmas and holiday tags; 25% off all Boxed Card Sets (ready for gift giving!); 30% off all Gift Tag sets (easy stocking stuffer!); Plus... choose any 4 cards, save 10%; choose any 6 cards, save 15%.

Flowerskissing - $1 mini bows, $10 Biz Frames and $1 Christmas cards. LIMITED QTY'S to a LIMITED AMOUNT OF PPL.

Krissyanne Designs - 15% off all items ALL DAY including custom orders. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - use code CYBERMONDAY for an ADDTIONAL 25% off

Phickles Pickles - Get 5 jars shipped for the price of 4. You pick the five you want... and we'll ship all five for $40...and that includes the s&h. Available now are: Snaps, Stix, Wedgies, Hotties, Okies, & Rasta Beans! Pha la la la laaaaaa!

Art, Photography & Housewares…

Retablos - no coupon needed, just go to the Cyber Monday sale section for up to 50% off selected items

Jewelry…

Bella Chicks - No coupon codes needed. Some pieces are 50%-60% off!

Stone Link Designs - Coupon Code - HolidayCheer for 10% off and Free Shipping Worldwide!

Debs Design’s - FREE shipping until Christmas on everything, coupon code freeholiday

Kaleanna Kreations - 25% discount coupon, coupon code LIMITEDTIME, free shipping in the US

PhoenixFire Designs - Free shipping with code GIVETHANKS on all items

The Liberty Moose - Get 20% off through today by using the code: BLACKCYBER

Dream Belle Design - 15% OFF selected items until Midnight Monday! Prices already marked down

Vicki Diane Designs - 20% MARKED OFF EVERYTHING CYBER MONDAY SALE ALL DAY!!!

Divella Delights - 30% off Jewelry and free shipping

Madd Dogg of Tomorrow - Use coupon code HOLIDAY to receive 20% off in my shop

Small Business Saturday!!

Kiwi and Kiki

Kiki is also offering 25% off your ENTIRE purchase!!! Valid in her Kiwi and Kiki Too Big Cartel Shop and her Kiwi and Kiki Too Etsy Shop! Use coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! Code valid now until Monday night!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Has added ready to ship hats to my Etsy store. These will be 50% or more off regular prices in the Ohio Crochet Lady's Etsy Shop!! You don't want to miss this sale!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE!!! Go to CrazySocks Crochet SBS Sale. Any of the hats in that category qualify for a discount. Use coupon code SBSSALE when you check out to get 20% off your total purchase!!!

Papercuts Bindery

Use coupon code: BlackFriday for 20% off Anything and Everything in our shop! This code is good from NOW until Sunday night! Happy shopping!

Aedan Seppe

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Mineral Love ♥

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

Fabulous Friday!

Yummy Yarn!

Big Girl Time!

Holiday Milkshakes!

A Warm Puppy!

The Ducks!

♥ Pinterest Love . . . featuring Nesting Pretty! ♥

“Just Another Manic Monday . . .”

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

Shopping, Sewing and Football!

I ♥ MY DUCKS!!

♥ Pinterest Love . . .♥

“Just Another Manic Monday . . . “

Fabulous Friday!

My Blankey!

Goldenwood Soap!

My Own Brain Power!

BRILLIANT eh?? And after that profound question, I couldn't see them... and YES, I was looking NORTH!!

Hot Chocolate!

Thank you to all of my friends, family and fans for making this past year FABULOUS!!
Here's to a NEW YEAR full of everything your heart desires!!♥

(10) Oregon 45
(6-1, 4-0 Pac-12) Colorado 2
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