Thursday, October 11, 2012

Weekly Top 5

It's that time again... weekly top 5 time!

Last week my husband took down the deer fence at my plot at the community garden for me - so wonderful for him to do since I couldn't and gardening really isn't his thing.  So I'm focusing on a bit of a nature theme... I'm sad to see the growing season end, but looking forward to planning next season's gardens.

Secret Compartment Safe Book - with Wood Box - Note Card Set - Garden Journal - Tea Chest
available from JeanPatchbyMK

Big Pearl Bridal Earrings by CJW
available from CJWDesignVillage

Vitamin C Serum 25% Stable L-Ascorbic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Professional-C MAP-15 compared  to Oro Gold Cellex C
available from  FORESTPURE

Dried Flower Beveled Glass Coasters
available from DalaDesigned

Little Deer in Woods Watercolor Print by Carla Garloff
available from CarlasCreativeCorner

Thanks for stopping by to check out the beautiful items I found in my team members' shops.  Please browse.  If you choose to buy, let them know where you found their shops!

Have a blessed week!
Nicole

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Sneak a Peek...

I have been creating a ton of new crochet items during my recovery.  I am also dreaming up new ideas for the felted cashmere and wool... There just are not enough hours in the day to get everything done!

Sneak peek of the goodies I've yet to photograph properly...

 sunset orange bamboo blend
small women's fingerless gloves
earwarmer/headband
wrap/shawl/oversized scarf

espresso cashmere blend
medium women's fingerless gloves
cap
cowl

 orchid tweed acrylic
cap
cowl
child's headband
earwarmer/headband in dental stitch
deep cowl in dental stitch

dark taupe merino wool blend
beret
deep cowl

marble tweed acrylic
beret
deep oversized cowl


I have two local events that I'll be at this fall:

Saturday, November 17th - 8am to noon Collingswood Farmer's Market.  *If the weather cooperates (pray hard!!!).  This was such a great venue last year and I love being a customer when I get the chance to drive over on a Saturday morning!  Please stop by, it's the last Farmer's Market in Collingswood until May 2013!

Saturday, December 1st - 9am - 3pm Eastern High School Annual Holiday Craft Show, Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ.  I'll be in the Gym.

Thank you for stopping by to read and catch up... I appreciate the interest in my designs and creations!

Have a blessed week!
Nicole

*I've made the executive decision not to invest in a tent this year because of my multiple surgeries - I think it would be too much to handle setting up on my own and I don't want to injure myself.  As it is I'm kind of pushing it doing an event seven-ish weeks after double surgery.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Weekly Top 5 - Pretty Things

But first a little update on me...

In the adventure that has been my life for the past six months, the latest unexpected health issue has been an appendectomy with a surprise hernia repair - I got two surgeries when I only thought I was getting one!  If you're counting it was surgeries five and six in five months.  Now I'm home, recovering, resting, taking it easy.  Crocheting to keep my mind sharp.  Appreciating the outpouring of help, meals, and prayers from our family and friends.  We could not get through all of these past months without the support of others.

As a thank you to my wonderful customers for your patience during this latest recovery, please use code FALLTHANKS for 15% off your purchase.  Code is valid through October 14th.  The catch is that your package will not ship until October 15th. 

So now onto my Weekly Top 5...

Decorative Linen Pillow with Vintage Ivory Lace & Burlap Rose Embellishments - Cottage Chic - Wedding Gift - Home Decor
available from DixieByDesign
How pretty is this pillow?  It's perfect for the guest room, the family room,
or a pretty addition to your favorite chair that you sip coffee and read a great book!

Black Raku Teardrop Sparkle Lampwork Earrings
available from DLAbeaddesign
Hmm... wouldn't someone love to find these tucked in a stocking on Christmas morning?

vintage 70s 80s cuffed bracelet silver finish hinged
available from PeaceOCake
Isn't that etching just lovely?

Caramel Apple Jam - Harvest Preserves Organic 16 oz Jar
available from BiscottiQueen
Yes, this food is very pretty!  And delicious, I'm sure!

Retro Metro Tote
Purple is still one of my favorite colors!

Thanks for stopping by to read & check up on me and the weekly top 5!  I hope you have a blessed week!
Nicole

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Weekly Top 5 - Harvest Halloween

It's that time again ... my top 5 picks for this week!

I did a fun craft this yesterday that took 15 minutes start to finish.  I saw something similar on Pinterest or Facebook last week.  I took canning rims that were past their prime and set them together with a rubberband and paperclip.  Then I took scrap green yarn and crochet a stem.  The example had a broken stick in the middle, but I love the touch of green with the metalic rims and it goes so well with my dining room decor!


With the days shorter and the weather cooler, I chose Harvest Halloween as my theme for this week.  Not every week will have a theme, but I figure if you find something you love here, you'll have time to order it and receive in time to use for Halloween or Thanksgiving!

Happy shopping and thanks for supporting small businesses!

Envelopes Stamped Witch on Broom Halloween Fall Set of 10  - 3x5
available from Creative Designs by Della

Owl, Primitive Owl, Primitive, Black, Sachet
available from CountryCents

Bracelet Wrap Amber Glass Picasso Weathered Coin Deer Skin Leather Waxed Irish Linen
available from ItsAMatterOfPassions

Raw Wildflower Honey, Tennessee Wildflower 46oz Jar Raw Pure Honey, Honey Gift
available from HillsideHoneyBees

Harlequin Pattern Potholder-  Extra Large- Oversized Hot Pad in Rust, Olive, and Cream with Swirls
available from SunshineSisters

Still working on stock for my two fall shows and juggling everything with the children and life in general.  I'm having such a blast with crochet that the other lines are not being restocked right now.  I do have several upcycled cashmere and wool projects in mind, but I'm not ready to sit down with the needle and thread just yet!

Thanks for stopping by to read!  Have a blessed week!
Nicole

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Weekly Top 5

Here are some beautiful items by shops in the Sunshine Farm Girl Coop on Etsy.
This will be a weekly Top 5, so stop by often to see what lovely items I've found!

Take a moment to click, browse, and maybe even buy!

Remember the importance of buying from small businesses.

Small businesses help to boost the economy.

The revenue from your small business purchase is put right back into the local economy - buying necessities for their families - buying supplies for their next line of items - buying food from local farmers and merchants. 


Baby Tutu Fabric Skirt Green Fall Flowers
available at Kallie's Cotton
I can attest that this is an adorable skirt, perfect with ivory tights and onesie.
I gave one to my neice for her birthday recently.


Custom Handmade Decorative Cedar Flower Planter or Herb Garden
available at The Garden Garage
How pretty is this burned cedar?  It is so beautifully crafted!

Inspirational Pillow- Peace Decorative Throw Pillow
available at Quilted With Prayer
And who doesn't need a little more peace in life?

Laura Anne - Girl primitive Doll
available at Murray Designs
Beautiful workmanship!  I wonder she has any ginger baby dolls in the works?

NEW - Go Fishing For Men - Printable 12 Apostles Card Game
available at Printable Bible Games
This just might get bought today by me for my boys!

School is back in session and we're settling into a routine.  My postings will start to become more regular.
Thanks for stopping by today to read!
Have a blessed day!
Nicole

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Savoring the Summer

Wow, it's been weeks since my last post!  I've been busy playing and enjoying my family.  It's been months since I've been able to be the mom I was before all of my many surgeries this spring, so I've been enjoying every moment before school starts.

So many times this past week I've heard, "Ready for school to start?" 

Nope.  Not this year... or any year for that matter, but especially not this year.  I've really only had one month of enjoyment and I could really use most of September to enjoy having the kids with me.

I'm packing in as much adventure as I possibly can before they head back to school.  These are some of the fun things we've done this summer:

Ean being an Olympian...
Oh, what fun that can be had with a pull-up bar and rings!!!  So much fun for both of them!
 J and Nathanael on our dolphin watch, so worth watching for the online deals!
 The boys enjoying boardwalk rides in Ocean City, NJ.
J and the boys at New Hope & Ivyland Railroad.

Adventures at home, close by, and a drive away... it doesn't matter.  We're having a great time as a family and with our friends.  Soaking in the recent good weather that we've been blessed with after a hot start to the summer.

In between times I've been creating.  I'm delaying the release of my new fall items until September when the children are back in school and I can use that time to work on webdesign.  I want as much time with them while I can.  I will never get these times back and they are such good times to have!

Don't think that I let adventures stop just because school starts.  We have nearly every weekend in September planned... We're going on adventures until it's too cold to adventure outside ... I'm not a fan of extreme temperatures.  Then we'll start using our memberships to museums again and enjoy adventuring inside!

Have a blessed remainder to the summer!  I appreciate you stopping by!
Nicole

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

August Clearance

Starting today, I've marked down many items in each shop.  I'm moving on with designs and materials, so these items need to sell!  Mark downs are 30%.  Think about who you have to buy for the holidays and birthdays - you'll be scoring great deals!  Examples below:

Recycled Cotton Cap and Scarf - clearance 30% off here
photo by Jennifer Schwehm

Embossed Baby Card in Green - clearance 30% off here

Thanks for stopping by to check in.  Have a blessed week!
Nicole