by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 11, 2011 | All
We are currently in Illinois visiting my mom and playing on her farm. When you drive from Colorado to Illinois you have so much time to think and ponder. We usually visit the farm in the summer so to see the landscape painted in golds, yellows, reds and orange was a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 6, 2011 | All
I am offering an early registration special of $39! The price will return to $49 November 1. Register early and save!
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 28, 2011 | All
To say it has been busy around here would be an understatement. Good things are happening though. We are back at school and loving it. I think we are finally back into the swing of it and the kids know the drill. The new collection will go into production next...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 27, 2011 | All
I sometimes wonder what our children will remember. What will they complain about and what will be part of their favorite memories. I always hope they will miraculously forget all the times I am not the best and will only remember me as pure mommy perfection....
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 26, 2011 | All
Last week when I was finding some photos for Benny’s birthday post I found some photos that I HAD to share with you. I thought you guys would get a kick out of them…. First of all…nice face. Secondly, I had just had a baby and I am feeding BABY...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 23, 2011 | All
As long as I can remember I have wanted children. When Kelly and I got married I wanted four. When I would see a mom holding hands with two kids…and then the dad holding hands with the other two kids I would say, “THAT is what I want”. Kelly on the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 21, 2011 | All
I always love those weeks when you notice some of the little things that make you happy as your days go by. Sometimes they aren’t really the big things…but they bring you joy just the same. We are in our second week of school and I am thankful for the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 19, 2011 | All, Travel
When was the last time that you took a little weekend away with your girlfriends? {If it has been awhile…keep reading because this post is gonna GET GOOD!!!} As my children are getting older I have been able to enjoy that luxury more than when they were babies....
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 18, 2011 | All
Thank you for the overwhelming response to my week of 24 hour sales. It was so much fun! I just got home from my girls weekend with one of my really close friends and our daughters. I can’t wait to tell you all about it! We had so much fun and I am sooooo...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 17, 2011 | All
Today and tomorrow will be my last 24 hour sales. I have had so much fun offering different products from the shop with really huge discounts. I love how many of you have been taking advantage of the good deals. Today I am offering ALL OF MY PRINTS FOR 50% OFF! I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 16, 2011 | All
Today has been busy! We are officially back at school and we are crazy getting the next line together. I meant to post the 24 hour offering this morning…..so sorry for the delay! For the next 24 hours we are offering you our cream ruffle tote for...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 15, 2011 | All
For the next 24 hours I am offering the Mary Kate dress for $62…regularly $88! I love this dress with boots or over jeans and leggings. Layer this dress and it will take you into fall and winter. This offer will only last for 24 hours!
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 14, 2011 | All
For the next 24 hours you can get the Luella Dress for $52…regularly $92!!! This dress looks incredible over jeans or leggings. When you layer the Luella it will take you right through the winter months. Come back tomorrow to see what we will be offering...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 13, 2011 | All
Growing up I went to the public school through fifth grade, private school through 11th grade and then finished high school in the public school. I also grew up in a small town of 3,000 and for many years I went to the local school. When I went to the private school a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 12, 2011 | All
Every 24 hours over the next week I will be offering ONE item for a HUGE sale price! Today’s sale item is the Ruffled Messenger Bag! This bag is regularly $78 and for the next 24 hours it is $58!!! You can get your daily deal HERE! Check back tomorrow and see...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 9, 2011 | All
Thank you for all of the nice comments about Maddy’s new room! I have gotten so many emails asking about paint color, lighting, bedding etc. that I wanted to share some of the details. If you have anymore questions just ask in the comments I would be happy to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 7, 2011 | All
A little over 8 years ago we moved into our brand new home. I am an older house kind of girl so a new house means lots of work to bring even a touch of character. We have spent years adding built in bookshelves, beadboard, wainscoting, crown molding etc. We have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 5, 2011 | All
I have told you before about my beautiful friend, Alexis, from the blog Fern and Feather. She is a stunning decorator and her creative touches are lovely and meaningful. I have to also add that she knows the most incredible people and goes to the most amazing parties....
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 1, 2011 | All
I wasn’t going to have another run of the Ellison camera bag but you guys sent me the sweetest emails EVERYDAY asking me to make more! No joke! So, because I truly, truly, truly listen to you and what you are loving from the line….we did one final run of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 30, 2011 | All
A few months ago I kept on thinking about doing something that would get many of my friends together to celebrate how much they mean to me. I feel so blessed to have incredible women in my life. I have wanted to do this over the past few summers but I just never...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 30, 2011 | All
I can’t even stand how gorgeous weddings have become! So personal, intimate, special and full of sweet details. I loved our wedding. I truly believe it was so many of those things. But, if I could do it again (with the same man of course) I can’t imagine...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 28, 2011 | All
In the spring I had a wonderful time teaching a mixed media art class at the NaDa Farm Sale. This October 7 & 8th I will be teaching again! I am so excited to tell you that I am teaching THREE classes! On Friday night I will be teaching (along side Jennifer Rizzo)...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 27, 2011 | All
Fall is almost here and we are beginning to mark down some of our summer merchandise. We do not have many Luella dresses left if you have been eyeing one. The Luella is the perfect dress to take into fall and winter. It is absolutely gorgeous layered over leggings...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 25, 2011 | All
Before I forget to EVER answer your questions I thought I better get to it! So, here we go….. hello i’m paige & i’m addicted to your line it’s ridiculous really but i can’t help myself my question is…would you ever consider doing a mixed media technique...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 24, 2011 | All
My “Art Saves” story was featured all last week and I wanted to share it with those of you that didn’t have a chance to read it on the Crescendoh site. A Constant Companion • by Jeanne Oliver Art has been my companion for as long as I can remember....
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 20, 2011 | All
Sometimes we can hear about another person’s diagnosis and think that because their symtpoms are not ours that you could not possible have the same disease. I have multiple allergies to different foods and chemicals. If I eat them I experience stroke symptoms,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 19, 2011 | All
I feel like I have been through a lot with my health. Even in the midst of being really sick it was only my immediate family that knew how hard my days were. Because of all I have gone through and in the end I am making my way…I sometimes downplay things with my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 17, 2011 | All
{original post May 19, 2010} It was eight years ago. I was three months pregnant with our second child. My mom was visiting and giving me a head rub…which she always does when she visits me (don’t you just love mamas). I was extremely tired and talking to both...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 15, 2011 | All
Wednesday afternoon I took off for my flight to Salt Lake City. I had been invited as one of four guest artists on my friend Christy Tomlinson’s new art and craft show. As soon as I landed and got my bag I was outside waiting for Christy. No more than a few...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
I love a good sale. Lately all I have been purchasing is fall clothes for my own children and my closet has been feeling a bit neglected. If you have been looking at all those back to school receipts that you have been accumulating….then this sale is for you!...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 9, 2011 | All
When I look back on my childhood I have wonderful memories of my mom and the knowledge of how much I was loved. My mom always wanted to be a mom and it showed. There were snacks waiting for us after school. She was there to ask us how our day was..even if we...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 8, 2011 | All
Friday night Kelly and I packed our children up and dropped them off with my sister and her family for the night. We weren’t heading away on a romantic weekend alone…..we were heading home to finish getting things ready for the Horseshoe Market in the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 5, 2011 | All
When Maddy was little it was always so easy to find beautiful and sweet clothes for her. When see reached size 7 it became significantly harder to find those clothes that just a year ago had been plenty. There are definitely stores that do better than others but it is...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 3, 2011 | All, Travel
Galena, I love you! Blah, blah, blah….. I know I have told you many times over the years how much I love this little town in Illinois…but I am going to tell you again. Deal:-) I can’t help it…. Historic downtown, trolleys, water, huge trees,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 1, 2011 | All
I love a good makeover story. I see an old house and see all the potential beauty. I dream of amazing renovations with beautiful wooden floors revealed or architectural secrets discovered that the house has been keeping for years. So, imagine my delight when I came...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 26, 2011 | All
I wanted to let you know that I will be teaching a mixed media class on August 14, 2011 in Colorado Springs. It will be a three hour class with everything provided and you will go home with a completed piece on canvas. I will be teaching how to make my girls and even...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 24, 2011 | All
Once or twice a year I love to have a question/answer series on my blog. Usually whatever you are wondering..so is someone else. I get a lot of emails asking me about business and family stuff so I am assuming that others may have the same questions. This is an easier...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 21, 2011 | All
The year was 1980 something. I was pulling into our driveway with my sister in the passenger seat. The radio was on and I was singing along. When the car came to a stop my sister looked at me and said something like, “Jeanne, I can’t believe you are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 19, 2011 | All
Good morning, ladies! I am so pleased to let you know that we have a new Sadie for you. Each Sadie is made from vintage fabric. This purse is lined with a gorgeous green linen, a buttoned (pretty cream floral button) pocket for your keys etc and a cell phone pocket. ...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 19, 2011 | All
The Ellison camera bags are back!! I wanted to give you a better idea of all the little details of the bag. These are selling quickly and I recommend not waiting too long if you want one. {The camera bag is a dark grey and the video makes it look more blue than it...
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