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Why I closed my Etsy Shop ~ AKA the March Newsletter

On closing the Etsy Shop It was with a heavy heart in February that I decided to close my Etsy shop. It was through Etsy that I was really able to reach so many of you. The main reason for the decision to close is the way shipping is calculated. With the flat rate shipping [...]

I’ve been knitting, and knitting, and knitting.

I know I’ve been knitting a little here and there for a while now. In the past few months I’ve really fallen in love though. I’ve gotten good enough that I don’t have to look at my hands constantly while knitting anymore, I’m comfortable knitting flat or in the round, I’ve even added a ton [...]

I made Aidan a Quilt

In the tradition I started of the year of making each of the kids a quilt the next birthday up was Aidan’s. HIs favorite color is blue I thought this would be super easy to work with. I was not so pleasantly surprised to find that so many blue fabrics are either boring or floral, [...]

Where does the time go?

I’ve had it on my to do list to get to all the blog posts I owe from August on I’ve got 2 birthday parties, at least as many quilts, and a million other projects and recipes to share. Instead I’ll just go through my phone and show you what we’ve been doing via instagram. [...]

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday

Sale Starts NOW Ends Tuesday 11/27/2012 That’s right because I’m in Birthday/Thanksgiving/Family Visiting Mode I’ve already added the coupon code PECANPIE30 for 30% OFF as active and they won’t expire until next 12:01 AM EST on Tuesday Novemeber 27. There are limited quantities of things like the Harvest Moon, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Fig, [...]

Holiday Preparations…part 1

I know its been quiet and I owe you quite a few posts as to what has been going on, however Rory LOVES the Holiday Season. He was literally still in his halloween costume asking me how quickly I could get down the halloween stuff so he could start decorating for Christmas. To that 6 [...]

Happy Anniversary. To me.

Today is my 10th Anniversary. Its been 10 years since that morning my husband and I got in my car (running late because I couldn’t get my hair just right) and drove from my apartment in Springfield, MA up to Brattleboro, VT to get married. In jeans and a grey sweater and a thumb ring [...]

Our Washer Died So We Updated Our Laundry Room

One morning a little over a week ago I started a load of laundry unfortunately the washer wouldn’t drain at all. The pump didn’t even seem to be making any noise at all and we had just cleaned the icky drain thingy, so we knew that wasn’t it. Steve went and looked up the washer part [...]

My Pretty New & Improved Office Makeover

Remember back a little over a year ago when I gave you a tour of my office? Well I have to say it really hasn’t been working for me. The chair I loved the look of was so painful for me to sit in for even just an hour. I’m short my feet couldn’t quite [...]

Taking a short break. Shop closing Aug 1- Aug 27

25% off* Now through 11:59 pm July 31st My customer service is lacking and I need to take some time to recharge. This past year has been more difficult than I care to ever admit. To be able to get back on track I’m closing for the 1st time ever. All orders placed Now [...]

Slowing Down and Smallering for a New ME!

I have to honestly say the past 3 years business wise, personal wise & family wise have been such a whirlwind. From in 2010 my business grew to SIX TIMES what it had been in 2009 and 2009 had already DOUBLED 2008. I was in awe. I was and have been struggling to keep up ever since. [...]

Hey Charleston, SC there is Lana Bella in town!

That’s right kids you can now find select Lana Bella items being stocked by Lily Carriers LLC! Rachael recently contacted me about stocking some goodies for all you Charleston dearies so you can now get your fix. Currently she is stocking all sizes of Blissful Baby Balm Small tins of Any-y Thing Salve, Serie [...]

What’s for Dinner

The other night I was watching TV with Rory and an Olive garden commercial came on and he asked me if I remembered when we used to go there to eat. Now the last time I remember going to Olive Garden we were still living in Charleston, so that brings the time back to 2009 [...]

I made a quilt…for Finn

In theory I should have made Aidan’s quilt next but I just couldn’t wait to make Finn’s. Fabrics changed slightly since this photo was taken. I squared up my already finished blocks and cut out enough to make Finn a lap quilt like I did for Rory. Whenever the camera comes out Finn is never [...]

It happened in May

Look now I’m on posts that are only a month behind. My goal is to get caught up on posts this week you know before July then give you an update at least once a week. Fun right? One day Finn and I were at the grocery store and instead of a treat at the [...]

We went to the zoo… day two

Rory and Finn had so much fun at the zoo it was all they talked about. Steve was coming up for the weekend from Key West and I mentioned that maybe the following day we could all go to the zoo. The kids LOVED that idea. I also decided to bring my telephoto lens instead [...]

We went to the Zoo

Yes this is another post that happened back in April. It was so much fun. Lexi, Aidan & Jack went with Tia Diana with her to work at the Discovery Channel. So left with just Rory & Finn we headed to the Zoo! My Mom had gotten us an annual pass as part of our [...]

Salve and Balm Packaging

Its been a while since I posted anything business related so here is a sneak peek at all of the new salve packaging. Some of you may have already received packages with the new labels but if you haven’t look at how amazing they look! They were designed by the AMAZING Meredith from Jack & [...]

Lexi’s Hunger Games Inspired Birthday Party

It was a busy week around here baking, baking and more baking for Lexi’s Hunger Games inspired party. I have never seen my girlie this excited about anything. I really loved being able to surprise her with this. I think one of the biggest surprises for her was our dear friend Diana also dressed up [...]