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Well, after LOTS of talking, thinking, talking and thinking I had to let Serena and Teri know that I will not be able to sell at their show this year.  I was disappointed, but knew it was the right decision for THIS year.  My business has grown so much over this past year that I […]

I have new inventory coming into my shop this weekend.  I am excited for you to see the new fabrics and papers.  I am even branching out into women's apparel.  I look forward to your feedback.   In the meantime I want to clearance out the remaining clutches and aprons.  I have priced things to go… […]

Do you remember praying for her?  Do you remember praying that the Lord would bless her family and help them if they lost her?  Do you remember reading that Christian saw her for the first time while she still "slept"?  It is just amazing to look at what prayer from people around the WORLD can […]

CLEARANCE ON ALL CHILDREN'S ITEMS BECAUSE OF THE NEW LAW GOING INTO AFFECT FEBRUARY 10, 2009. WE ARE ALL HOPING FOR AN AMENDMENT…BUT I AM SELLING THINGS AS IF THERE WILL NOT BE ONE. I do not sell many children's items, but I sure love to buy them. It would be such a shame to […]

I am not one to read the directions or manuals for ANYTHING.  If I can't figure it out…I find someone that can.  I may have only married for this reason.  That and dishes up in really high cabinets.  Moving on…I need a man.  It is sad and pathetic, but I don't want to put furniture […]

We spent our New Year's Eve in the mountains with friends.  We had such a sweet time!  It was so nice to get a new perspective.  Isn't that what a fresh start each year is all about? As we were driving up the mountain we couldn't help but slowly get inspired to live more simply.  More real.  […]

Everywhere I look lately I see these beautiful silhouettes.  They are not like the ones I had done in Disneyland in 1981!  I have been so taken with them that I am in the process of doing one for each of my children.  So hold your breath for that post!  I wanted to share some […]

Tara over at Blondie 'n' SC has so sweetly featured A Bushel and a Peck on her blog.  I hope you love what you see.  Thank you Tara!!!  I am thrilled and blessed that you love the things I design and make. I don't think any shop owner could ask for more.

  OK, on with the multipy posts about our Month of December.  You would be so lucky to have it end on Part II.  Be prepared for sequels like Rocky!   My  dad with almost all of the Grandkids.  Benjamin and Grandpa Jerry   Me and the kiddos. A tradition that we love doing with the […]

I have never had any posts that had to be divided into parts!  There were so many wonderful things that we did this month and I just didn't have time to blog about them.  I am playing a little catch up.  First of all, I hope each of you had a precious time with your […]

I had been wanting to watch Footloose very badly lately.  Don't ask me why or judge my movie viewing choices.  Maybe I was longing for 1984?  All I can say is that when we finally watched it I laughed a lot more than I did in 1984!  Maybe my head was cloudy from all the […]

Many of you have emailed me to show pictures of the rest of our home.  The house is usually not clean enough for pictures, so this is all you are getting:-) My eight year old's room is completely off limits!  I hope you are all enjoying getting your home ready for Christmas.  We are excited […]

First of all I would like to say that I am so excited to be in a photograph with my children.  If you are a mom of kids you know what I am talking about.  There are thousands of photos of my children with my husband…I am usually the one behind the camera.  I was […]

We have had such a great time beginning to decorate the house.  The children can barely contain themselves as we get all the boxes out.  I was just the same.  As soon as the Thanksgiving meal was being cleared from the table I was off looking for all the Christmas decorations.  The truth has to […]

I wanted you to know that I am offering FREE SHIPPING (in the US) through December 8.  So come on over and check out all of the new goodies.  Remember I can ship to your family and friends.  Just let me know at check out who you want the package to go to.     

I wanted to introduce you to a boutique shop owner in Iowa.  Tricia is the owner of Backyard Candle Company.  She carries so many different items and really carries a lot of items from individuals like myself.  I love that I am seeing handmade items in more and more shops these days.  Tricia is also […]

I hope each of you had a wonderful day today relaxing at home, celebrating with friends and family or just enjoying the day by yourself.  We had the most relaxing Thanksgiving I can remember.  Most of us stayed in our pajamas all day.  Makes getting ready for bed tonight pretty easy!  I have had a corneal ulcer […]

I am so excited to now be offering the Bella apron for little girls and a new line of tea towels.  Let me know what you think.  These are all ready to be shipped and more will be added in the New Year.  Just click here to order your own.    

The shop is beginning to fill up for Christmas.  I have many things on sale right now and new items being added daily.  I have many new fabric items that will be added this week.  Thanks so much for looking and happy shopping!  

Christmas is just right around the corner and I have decided to only buy handmade for friends and family this year.  There are so many talented and creative people out there….why not support them and bless the people I love at the same time. I may spend a little more but I will be giving a unique gift.  […]

Come on over here and shop early for Christmas with my Pre-Thanksgiving Sale.  EVERY fabric item has been marked down.  The sale will only last until Thanksgiving.  I also have new items arriving next week.  Check back often.  I have so many new items that I can't wait to show you!!!    

My little Madolyn has been dancing since she was three.  She is now the ripe old age of six.  She took three years of ballet and later added tap to her class.  I have seen three ballet recitals.  This year she decided she didn't want to dance anymore.  I was so surprised because this child […]

I know I am VERY overdue for the little giveaway of mine.  I made my daughter remind me to draw a name…she is six.  It is extremely sad how my brain does not work as well as it used to.  So without further ado I wanted to say congrats to Nicoleigh…..please take a bow and […]

One of my good friends called me to meet.  She was ready and I said that I could be ready in five minutes.  It was 2:00 on Sunday and I was still in my pajamas.  I raced upstairs, put a hat on my head, perfume (just like a shower…right?), changed clothes, splashed a little makeup […]