my new lollishop giveaway

During my recent visit to Cape Cod there was a must-stop at Chatham Candy Manor for chocolate covered cranberries. The boxes the shop uses are the perfect pink.

I asked for an empty box.



And I have filled it with no-calorie treats for a giveaway to officially announce the opening of my Lollishop, Tinkered Treasures. My Lollishop has all of the same things my Etsy shop does; I just wanted to give it a try because I really like the way Lollishops promotes itself and its vendors.



All you need to do to enter is ...



Visit my Lollishop



And leave a comment at this post about what you like best: is it the things I tinker with, like the Pretty Organized sets, or things I assemble, like the treasure bags?



I have been busy stocking up my little shops and your helpful comment will be my marketing research.

Again, to enter my giveaway just leave a comment on this post. I will use Random.org to select a winner on Thursday, November 12.

Thanks for playing!

xo

my new toy

The other day while meandering around Michaels, I noticed flocking powder for the very first time.



I applied it as I would glitter and like the subtle fuzzy layer it adds.



What other craft goodies am I still unaware of? Any favorites to share?

xo

better than candy

Yesterday I splurged and bought myself a copy of Somerset Life. I couldn't resist when the contents revealed that Tiffany and Andrea were included!

I am hoping that with the end of Daylight Savings, I will find an hour today to get cozy and slowly savor each page. Any plans for your extra hour?

xo

happy halloween

Joan Walsh Anglund

Wishing you a happy and healthy Halloween! I am hoping that my own little trick-or-treaters will be feeling well enough to be out scampering about the neighborhood.

xo

the shabby report

Just a quick hello with news of some pretty offerings from our creative blogging friends.


Vintage Lizzie is having her first giveaway! You are sure to SWOON!


Tami at Cupcake Studio has stocked her shop with adorable treats for the holiday season.


Cindy at Cute Pink Stuff is having a sale!

Happy browser browsing (the online version of window shopping) to all ...

xo

scenic 6A

Greetings! My little Cape Cod getaway was fun, delicious, and as scenic as a coffee table book on New England. Cottages, picket fences, and colorful leaves were everywhere!


Rose Brier Studio

If you are ever (in? on? at?) Cape Cod, be sure to make two special stops along Route 6A. We were heading west (back toward Rhode Island) so our first stop was to meet Marilee of Rose Brier Studio.


Here's Marilee and me (I'm having a naturally curly day) in her beautiful shop.


Marilee is excitedly preparing for Silver Bella, where she will be a first-time vendor.




Marilee's bright and pretty shop is filled with lovely vignettes of china, vintage notions, linens, and much more. It was so wonderful to meet her!


Back onto Route 6A, it was time to visit Vintage Lizzie.


I tell Lizzie that I want to be her intern ...


and ask if she'll be my mentor!


She is inspiring to me in so many ways (GUSH) and her shop is completely dreamy.


This inspiration board hangs behind her desk.


Lizzie doesn't like having her photo taken so I'll use this instead!


Couldn't resist purchasing one of Lizzie's sachets. I even bought a bag of romantic fabric scraps (now that I sew -- LOL!)


A peek at Lizzie's studio.


Just one more pic ... This was taken inside the barn/shop of the Hopkins House Bakery in Brewster. You just know a place is going to be cool when there is a bicycle with a basket -- entirely painted white -- in front of the shop.

Thank you to everyone who took my poll. Much appreciated!

xo

forecast: chowder

New England Clam Chowder

Despite a few obstacles which include a dreary forecast, my sister Betsy and I plan to spend the weekend (on? at? in?) Cape Cod.

I am excited because we will be visiting bloggers and fabulous shop owners, Lizzie and Marilee!

Happy weekend!

xo

it's all about me

Welcome and thanks for party-hopping over to see my "It's all about me" creation!

First, I want to thank party hostess with the mostest and superartist Natasha for coming up with such an inspiring idea:
Create something for yourself!
I used the party date as a deadline to face my fear of my sewing machine and make something already!

I decided to make a cover for the chair pad at my desk.



When some blogger friends (including Natasha) left me the advice to ditch the pattern, I felt an immediate sense of relief. No pattern!



I practiced and hit many, many snags (Oh yeah -- lower the presser foot!) but the party made me move forward.



And here it is! It's not "perfect" but that's what is so wonderful about cottage and shabby style: it doesn't need to be. I used the reverse side of the fabric for the worn and soft, faded look it gives.


Corners weren't looking so tidy so I covered them with appliques purchased from Brandywine Boutique. There are other "little secrets" but I'm glad I finally sewed something. I told my youngest I would make pillows out of his outgrown Star Wars T-shirts. He thinks that's way cool. (Not too shabby! LOL)



Thanks again for stopping by and for your encouragement! I'm so looking forward to seeing what everyone made. Party on!

xo