Hey folks! I was wondering how many of you have heard of bigcartel? I set up a small portion of my shop there. i am still adding products ... currently my limit is 25 products. Over the next few days I'll be slowing adding more things. I hope to use it more as my bulk purchasing shop. If you do use BigCartel, what are your thoughts and experiences?

Flower Turkeys

Check out this great post on making Flower Turkeys with .... flowers! Find post and full tutorial here: Our Best Bites

Etsy Finds :: TheFairyFactoryShop

I feel a sense of mothership (it's a word now...kinda like kinship... get it?) with the woman behind TheFairyFactoryShop all based on the fact we both have children almost the exact same ages.

Meet Christine:

"I'm a work at home mom of 2 adorable little girls, one born in late 2008, and the other born in early 2011. My eldest daughter loves to accessorize every outfit with a bow or headband, so my creativity is constantly being challenged! I enjoy designing hair accessories for my daughters, and also for my customers. I enjoy creating unique items, but also crafting the basics that every little girl should have on hand! I've been honored to find that people enjoy my items to an extent that I haven't listed the majority of the items I would like to (including more basic bows and headbands), but have many ideas and designs brewing. I will continually be adding new items and hope that you check back often!"
Now... check out my favorite finds in her shop....

QUITE LITERALLY, every time I put time and effort into a post blogger has problems. So... you only get one of my favorites from her shop. Be sure to visit her shop and come share YOUR favorites!

The October newsletter just went out with a great peony sale. All peonies. All on sale! If you want to receive a copy, send me a note!

Back in Stock - Peonies

After being gone for so long, my favorite peonies are back in the garden. When I saw them available again - no kidding- my heart starting racing, my palms got sweaty and I covered my mouth fearing I would scream and wake up my napping children. The pictures don't do them justice. They are stunning.

 ahhh...welcome back.

New To Shop

Recently at a local craft fair I brought these little ditties with me and they were my #1 hit with the kiddos. Little girls especially had a difficult time deciding which color they wanted to wear as bracelets. These work not only as fun little kid bracelets, but their original purpose was hair ties. And they actually work! I use them in my hair and they come out of my long brown locks with no teasing or roughness. I know, who'dathunkit?

The other use I thought would be neat would be to keep your keys looped on here. Or perhaps a baby anklet? What are your awesome ideas? If you're interested in having these on hand (bahaha... no pun intended!) find them in my etsy shop.

New To Shop: Fall Foliage

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Oh the warm colors of Autumn

 doesn't this just make you crave warm cider and hot chocolate? We aren't out raking leaves yet, but I know the time will be around before we know it!