Wednesday, February 3, 2010

A Super Etsy Find!


Searching Etsy for "Conan Obrien" related handmade items I came across this fantastic poster! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=39306224

It's from Etsy Seller Charm Studio (see shop at http://charmstudio.etsy.com) . Her shop opened up this past September. I think that her shop is one of those rare Etsy finds that people just haven't stumbled upon yet... but once they do, they are so happy! Her other posters are also unique and very pretty... perfect for your homes, offices or even dorm rooms.

I ordered the Conan Obrien poster and I think it is just wonderful! It's simple, but dramatic. It's got Conan's outline against an orange background and a quote from his final show... It arrived quickly and in a sturdy poster tube. Wonderful experience and great shop! Go check her out!


Thursday, January 28, 2010

The Metal Momma: Fresh Baby Review and Giveaway

I've been reviewed! Thanks to "The Metal Momma" for reviewing my diaper and wipes bag on her way cool blog! She's setting out to tell all us mommies out there about cool and useful products... and then she's hosting giveaways! Who doesn't love a giveaway? So I joined in and am giving away to someone who posts on her blog under the post of my review either a free mini diaper wipes bag or a set of strap covers! Head on over there now and enter! http://themetalmomma.blogspot.com/2010/01/vally-momma-boutique.html

While there I also entered her other contest about a wonderful baby food cookbook and food storage system... check it out here...


The Metal Momma: Fresh Baby Review and Giveaway

Friday, January 22, 2010

Dress for Nicole...

Made Nicole this dress the other day from Sandi Henderson's Pattern for a round apron dress! It's a super cute pattern -- I'll admit though the instructions weren't always the clearest to follow, but I did get it all figured out in the end. Other than a few misses on the instructions it was a great pattern! Here's a link to the pattern... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38896455&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=apron+dress+pattern&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title




Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A Tutu for Nikki

Saw this great tutorial at the Tea Rose Home blog and just had to try it out for Nicole. The link to the tutorial is here... Tea Rose Home: Tutorial ~ Tutu ~

It's a simple no-sew (except for the elastic part) tutu that I think anyone could do! Here's how mine for Nicole turned out...






Monday, January 11, 2010

Miss Guinevere - my model!


Picture of my baby girl, Guinevere wearing one of my bibs at lunch the other day. :) Oh yeah, and she's also wearing a beard of green beans. :)



Sunday, January 10, 2010

New Item ?? Maybe?

I need help deciding if this is an item that anyone would be interested in buying and if I should list it on Etsy. Also - any idea how much you would be willing to pay for an item like this? It's a photo album for carrying in your purse - will hold pictures a bit bigger than wallet size - so it'll hold decent size photos. It holds 10 photos and is made with designer cotton fabric and has clear vinyl windows for the photos to slide into. it has a velcro strap closure.

Thanks for helping me out -- PLEASE leave comments! If you help me out I can help you out later! (read: super discounts or freebies... ahem...)








Sunday, December 20, 2009

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas! My shop is now closed until after the new year... just wishing everyone a Happy and safe Holiday season! If you're on the East Coast like me, then you may very well be stuck at home for the next few days -- we are beginning our big dig here... we had maybe 30 inches or more of snow here in the Shenandoah Valley!


Happy 5th Birthday to my Connor!


The Big SNOW!!


Going out to a Christmas Dinner!


Merry Christmas from Connor, Guinevere & Nicole!