by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
I thought it was time for another installment of “Shop Talk”. I bet there are many of you that want to grow your business this year. Maybe this is even one of your resolutions and something that is a priority to you. One of the easiest and least...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
When we were all little we dreamed of being the best at something. I dreamed of being a painter, writer and actress. I was the director, star and choreographer of every neighborhood play…hard to imagine I know:-) I dreamed of showing my art in a gallery, writing...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
I know many of you that are feeling just that…We made it. It has been a really hard year for many. I have watched friends hurt this year like I have never seen before. I have watched friends lose a parent, bury a child, get layed off and struggle financially. My...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have to admit that the Christmas season just goes way too quickly. I still have my tree up and we will probably keep it up for a few more weeks. I don't take it down until the soft glow of the tree is obnoxiously embarrassing in mid January. I wish...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
It is hard to believe that tomorrow is Christmas Eve. The season goes so quickly except if you are a little child….then it drags on and on and Christmas morning seems like an eternity away. I wrote earlier that we were really trying to take this season to think...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 19, 2010 | All
One of my very favorite parts about the Christmas season is the excitement of getting Christmas cards. I love adding each one to the wall and looking at all the people we love through out the month. We keep our cards and love looking at them each year as we bring out...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 15, 2010 | All
….I have become my parents. I am having flashbacks on all the things that made me cringe or the things that gave us a good laugh…and I am now doing them! I embarrass my kids just because. I will dance around the kitchen and I remember my mom...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 13, 2010 | All
I had planned to have tons of new things in my shop today but life had other plans. I will share more about that later. For now I wanted to first reveal the winner of the Soul Restoration e-course offered by Brave Girls. The winner is…..number 45. So, I guess I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 8, 2010 | All
I couldn't help it! I kept on thinking of all the other little things that I knew you guys would love that would be affordable for gift giving. So, here is my second…and LAST…list of favorite things. Promise. Who am I kidding…I could have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 5, 2010 | All
Have you ever watched Oprah's Favorite Things episode? I am sure you have! I remember when Jack was a baby and rushing home with one of my best friends (along with her baby) so we could watch it. I have to say that 10 years ago the episodes were a little more...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 2, 2010 | All
When I was a little girl I could spend hours looking through the Sears and JCPenney Christmas catalogs. My brother, sister and I would circle everything we wanted. It didn't matter that we wouldn't get all the things we had circled…the fun was talking...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 2, 2010 | All
Here we are on day four of the Pay It Forward winners! Are you amazed by the talent of these incredible artists?? I know I am. Today I would like you to meet Karen Cannon. I love the idea of your Pay It Forward Contest! If not for so many talented and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 1, 2010 | All
Welcome back for day three of the Pay It Forward interviews! Today I would like you to meet Wyokemia from Peach Evolution Designs. Hello, everyone – I’m Wyokemia! I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to share a little piece of my world and Peach Evolution...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 30, 2010 | All
Welcome to day two of the Pay It Forward winners! I am having so much fun sharing these women and their amazing art!! Today I would like you to meet Catina Jane. Hey there!I'm Catina jane Gray .. i am a self taught mixed media artist,jewelry designer, &...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 29, 2010 | All
Today is our first of five interviews of the the businesses that won the Pay It Forward post. One of these five lucky women will win all the Kelly Rae goodies including the e-book!! I have been so blessed and encouraged by this amazing blogging community and I hope...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
It has been a very lazy weekend! We had friends over for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. I was pretending that I wasn't sick…but pretending doesn't make you not sick. I then spent the next few days in my pajamas…in fact, I am still in...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 25, 2010 | All
To kick off the holiday shopping I am offering 30% off my entire shop. Everything in the shop is in stock and ready to ship. The 30% does not apply to custom orders. To receive the discount just use the code THANKFUL at checkout and it will be automatically taken off....
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 23, 2010 | All
Why do we sometimes have to slow down enough to realize how richly we have been blessed? This thankfulness can come from reading about a stranger that has lost a loved one, hearing about a friend that just lost their job, seeing a homeless man at a stoplight....
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 21, 2010 | All
We are finally able to offer prints of some of my original art! Just in time for gift giving (or even for yourself). Each print will come signed and titled. I know we are all busy either getting ready to travel or to have family and friends over for Thanksgiving. I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 19, 2010 | All
This weekend only..starting now (it is the weekend already right?) I am offering FREE SHIPPING on everything in my shop. You have all blessed me with my new line being such a huge success and I wanted to bless you right back. I have more suprises coming up in the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have to tell you the truth…this post was hilarious for me. I don't ever take photos of me before I head out……seriously…who does? My kids didn't know what was going on. I had to keep calling for one of them to bring me my camera. When...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 17, 2010 | All
I am one of the guest bloggers that you will find over at the Flea Market Style blog over the next few months. If you are a fan of Flea Market Style Magazine (the first one blew me away) you will want to become a follower of the blog too. Head on over and tell me what...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 16, 2010 | All
When I am in need of a flea market fix I go immediately to The Barn here in Castle Rock. It is literally an old barn. Each old stall is a shop. Beautiful shops. Shops full of vintage treasures and many new things too. These women are gifted in their styling...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 14, 2010 | All
I have to admit to you that I was a little nervous thinking about choosing five winners out of all the amazing women who entered. I remember how I felt when I was just starting out and someone featured my blog. I was so thankful…I felt so blessed. I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 11, 2010 | All
All the leaves are gone now. The beautiful colors of fall have now led to our first snow. I was recently asked to take some family photos of our neighbors. We were lucky enough to catch some of the last colors of fall in this shoot. (He posed himself…how...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
My reading habits have changed over the years. I used to have to finish a book…no matter how bad it was. It bothered me to have spent all that time and then not finish it. Now, I may not finish a GOOD book! I used to only read one book at a time. I couldn't...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 8, 2010 | All
One of the best parts about my creative life is watching other creative women soar! I count one of my blessings is having such inspiring and encouraging friends. It is always my pleasure when I can encourage them right back. Jennifer Rizzo is one of THE most creative...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 4, 2010 | All
It is easy to walk into a store like Anthropologie and want to buy everything in site….even when your wallet is empty. The music, scent, art, lighting, vintage statement pieces…and that is even before you see the clothes, shoes, tea towels and bedding....
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 2, 2010 | All
I grew up in a really small, rural town. When I was young we would head to the Ben Franklin and buy the gum cigarettes. Neither of my parents smoked so I don't even know why we thought it was cool. So, here I was around 10 walking around town blowing candy dust...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 31, 2010 | All
When I was just starting out I was so blessed by many women that had gone before me and they gave me their knowledge so willingly and openly. When I would come across someone that didn't want to share information ( I am not talking about a trade secret ..just...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 29, 2010 | All
Last week Benjamin and I took a little walk to scout out a location for a family photo shoot I was doing. Sometimes I don't realize how little time Kelly and I get alone with each of them. When we have that time alone with one of the children I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 26, 2010 | All
OK…before you see the weirdest photo of me I would like to explain. I don't know if it will do any good but I want to try! Last year when I went to Brave Girl Camp they made the most awesome caramel corn. SERIOUSLY AMAZING!!! I made it a few times around...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 25, 2010 | All
I am very fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly amazing women. One of the many benefits of this creative world I have the privilege of being a part of is watching everyone's creative journey. Every once in awhile I want to introduce you to my creative friends...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 22, 2010 | All
I get a regular stream of emails asking questions about running a small business, Etsy and other shop questions so I thought it was time to have a post every once in awhile about….The Shop. One of the things that has always been important to me as a shop owner...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 20, 2010 | All, Travel
Because I have been so busy getting the new line out I have not had a chance to share with you about Brave Girl Camp. If you have been following my blog for awhile you know that I went to BGC a year ago and what an amazing impact it had on me. You can read about last...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am so happy to finally show you what we have been working on for months. This new collection already has already gotten a wonderful response!!! To celebrate the new collection, The French Brocante, I would like to have a little giveaway. I will be giving away a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 17, 2010 | All
Tomorrow at 8 am MST my new collection, The French Brocante, will be available. I can't wait to show you!!
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 14, 2010 | All, Travel
I know you are probably waiting for my post on Brave Girl Camp. Sorry…I haven't even uploaded the photos. Serious. You are probably waiting to see a little sneak peek of my new line coming on MONDAY:-) Sorry…that would require me being...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
listening: the music from my blog eating: nothing drinking: hours old latte from Starbucks wearing: pajama pants, tank and a sweatshirt…hot! feeling: content weather: cool fall evening wanting: all my Brave Girl sisters around me needing: to finish my winter...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
My love story began like so many….in a bar:-) OK…it was a restaurant too…which my mom always likes to remind people. I was sitting at the bar with some girlfriends. The most handsome of boys walked in with a group of people. I leaned over to my...
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