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March 11, 2009
Getting Ready
As many of you know, Zach and I are taking our first real vacation at the end of this month. And this week I took my first steps toward getting ready (semi-successful Alli diet aside). These arrived on my doorstep today:
And they’re going to look fabulous with this, which also arrived today:
These don’t have a specific outfit partner, yet, but they arrived too and they’re SO cute!
Starting to get excited! Even if I’m sea-sick the whole time, at least I know I’ll look good!
March 9, 2009
I’m Legit!
I am SO excited right now… I’m a legitimate crafter at Etsy who’s been included in a beautiful treasury! Thanks so much to one of my favorites, MaisyandAlice!
Even better? My scarflette has gotton 22 clicks so far… second highest of all the featured items! I couldn’t be prouder.
Well… maybe I’d be prouder if someone actually bought something…
March 8, 2009
Times Are Tough
Morning conversation -
Z: Did you see my big new toothbrush?
S: I did! But you just got a new toothbrush at Christmas…
Z: Sometimes I like to treat myself.
S: Well, I know that about you, but usually you go bigger than a toothbrush.
Z: Times are tough.
March 2, 2009
Happy Things
Two things that are making me happy right now… my pretty tulips and my new orchid! They’re like a little bit of springtime right in my house.
February 20, 2009
Kristin’s Scarflette
Kristin asked me to make her a scarflette to match her new coat and handbag. She chose the yarn and said I could choose the pattern and button detailing. I picked a mini-bobble pattern and even taught myself how to crochet so I could put a girly picot trim on it. And, to top it off, one bright, pretty yellow button. I love the way it turned out and hope she does too.
And, for the Etsy posting I experimented some with my photography style. The only room with good lighting in our house is the guest bath so I’ve been taking my photos in front of the closed wooden door. I thought it might add a rich tone to the images, but I’m noticing that they’re not getting much attention and they’re hard to fit into Etsy Treasuries. So today I took my pictures in front of the white shower curtain. I think I like this look better… it seems bright and fresh and the products really stand out. What do you think?
February 19, 2009
Sage Against the Machine
I’ve had an opportunity to make another Etsy Treasury! I’ll admit it… I’m totally obsessed. This one is all about the various shades of green we call sage (with a bit of yellow and pink and blue thrown in). Quite pleased. The image links to Etsy… Check it out and leave me your comments!
February 18, 2009
It’s Official
I got my business cards today so I am officially Director of Client Services at Creative Company. Or, if you prefer, you can call me The Brand Weaver – a shout out to all of my knitting and fiber friends and everyone who believes in integrated branding and marketing.
February 16, 2009
Curmudgeon 2
Jen finished my new banner for Etsy and it’s uploaded… I think it looks awesome! If you’re interested in having Jen do some work for you: www.jenwakeman.com.
February 16, 2009
Stuffed Jalapenos
Recently I did some experimental cooking – wheat-free stuffed jalapenos! I sliced each pepper in half, stuffed them with a mixture of herbed chevre and shredded sheep cheese, and rolled them in a mixture of Fiber One (I know, I know… there’s a little wheat in there… just pretend you didn’t know that) and Corn Flakes.
They were a little sweeter than normal fried jalapenos and not as spicy as I would have liked them to be, but I’ll definitely make them again.
