by Jeanne Oliver | May 8, 2010 | All
  “I bought my bag!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!! I can’t wait for it to arrive. Since I love it (and you) so much, I posted your store to my blog and Facebook!!! I want more!!!!!” So Miss Maija Lepore…you are the winner of the $200 gift...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 7, 2010 | All
I wanted to remind you that you have a FEW MORE days to enter HERE for the $200 gift certificate to my shop.Thank you for the wonderful response to my new collection.It is so fun to work so hard on something and then have so many of you love it too!I have been busy...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 30, 2010 | All
Drum roll….it is HERE!!Well…almost here. At midnight my shop will have my new collection (ok..I put it up a little early because this girl is tired).I am so excited to show you all that I have been working on.If you have followed my shop for awhile you...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 27, 2010 | All
One of my favorite things to do when a new Artful Blogging comes out is to literally lock myself in our bedroom and read the whole thing cover to cover.I think it is such a stunning magazine and I love to read the articles by my friends and meet new bloggers.I was so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 26, 2010 | All
Hello girlies!I am back from my speaking engagement in Louisiana (and I can't wait to tell you all about it).I am busy, busy, busy trying to finish up the spring/summer collection and I can't wait to reveal it all to you on Saturday, May 1 .Mark your...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 20, 2010 | All
I have known for years that I have been very lucky that Madolyn has always worn whatever I have bought for her.She didn't complain.She oohed and aahed over everything. It seems that things are changing a bit around here.Maddy needed a few dresses for piano events...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 15, 2010 | All
I live in Colorado. This means that all my wonderful flea market shopping stops for the winter. No garage sales. No flea markets. We don’t even have a great Goodwill. So….I have been EXTREMELY anxious for one of my favorite flea markets..A Paris Street...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 13, 2010 | All
I understand that Easter was over a week ago….I just like to be fashionably late! Kelly took our photo when we got home from church. Sure..the first one was nice…it quickly turned into THIS….. Once we regained our composure we set the table and got...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 10, 2010 | All
I have a little girl that is constantly coming up with different projects and telling me that she is going to sell them in her own shop. The name of her shop (to be) will be Bluebird. She wants to sell bracelets, necklaces, headbands, eye shades and pretty much...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 8, 2010 | All
(I realize that this photo is blurry…it just makes me smile so I put it in anyways)Your last child will always be your baby.You let them get away with more.You laugh at more and punish less.You let them come into bed with you at any time.You are also really sad...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 5, 2010 | All
I know I am a little bias…but my nephew is the cutest little baby!This sweet little boy had blown out of two outfits while he was at our house on Easter:-)My sister had just finished nursing him and had been trying to keep him warm with a blanket.He looked so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 3, 2010 | All, Travel
The wonderful weekend continued the next day with creating.Terri Brush and her assistant Donna (the sweetest) set up the most gorgeous table with extra special gifts for all of us. There were also gifts from Tiffany and Maija on the table. I had the best time learning...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 1, 2010 | All, Travel
Have you ever met someone and immediately adored them and wished you lived closer to them?That is how I felt when I met Tiffany last year at Farm Chicks.We were both at an amazing party hosted by Joe, Jermonne and Cindy.Tiffany caught my eye because she was wearing...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 30, 2010 | All
As I am busy going through all my photos of my incredible weekend at Tiffany’s….I thought I would re post a few things that we did last year leading up to Easter. I hope you enjoy them and photos are coming VERY soon:-)...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 25, 2010 | All
Yesterday Madolyn and I had a neighbor friend over and her mom…and we played a little with Melody Ross' new chip art.We used the chipboard to make necklaces and other creations.We had fun playing and learning how to use the tools.These are such cool tools!...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 24, 2010 | All
(photo taken this morning)Last night a friend of mine was able to get three tickets to see John Mayer.This was all very last minute and very spontaneous…for a not so spontaneous ME.It started to snow.Really snow.Snow so much that you could not see.The one that...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 22, 2010 | All
A few months ago I was approached by one of the editors of the magazine Haute Handbags.This is one of the magazines published by Stampington & Company.They wanted to feature one of my purses and have me write a tutorial. I was thrilled.I got my copy in the mail...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 17, 2010 | All
First of all I want to thank so many of you that left me the sweetest comments and sent me the most amazing emails!!As women it is so easy for us to relate to one another.We don't have to be going through it to feel so deeply for another that...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 15, 2010 | All
On Friday I went in for a routine yearly check up.During my breast exam the doctor said she found two lumps.One in each breast.It is amazing how the mind can go to so many scary places so quickly.Within seconds I had this imagine in my mind of what cancer looks...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 11, 2010 | All
One is silver and the other is gold.Do you remember that song from Brownies or Girl Scouts?I just had a horrible flashback of me…in a green jumper…with a sash full of badges…shudder!I just have to say that I like getting older.Not the crows feet and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 9, 2010 | All
Dear Summer,I know you are still a little ways off..but…Last year you let me down.I don't want to be a complainer…but…I had plans. Big plans…entertaining plans…summer night party plans…and you rained.A lot! Many parties were...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 7, 2010 | All
(new lampshades that will be in my spring collection) We take a long time to get things done around here…. A LONG TIME!In fact, the room I will be showing you still has tons of paint to touch up…but I decided that you can not really see it so lets go ahead...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 4, 2010 | All
I have been busy getting ready for my Spring/Summer Collection.To make room for all the new art, purses, aprons, skirts, dresses, prints, photography and jewelry….I am marking down EVERYTHING that is in my shop. I am also offering FREE SHIPPING. Happy...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 2, 2010 | All, Travel
This is the final post on my weekend trip to Seattle…promise!Every little thing that we did was so much fun….but this day was just relaxing.Lissa truly did an excellent job of planning all these perfect and different parts of our trip.We were only there...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 28, 2010 | All, Travel
Well…. you all had a chance to take a peek at Lissa's gorgeous home.After all of your sweet comments I believe that Lissa now loves all of you forever!After Lissa picked me up from the airport we headed to Snohomish for a little shopping.I think we had more...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 25, 2010 | All
Becky lives in Minnesota and can have a hard time with all the gray, snow and cold during the winter.She was having an especially hard day when Lissa told her that we would come and visit her.I had NO idea about that deal!!!I received a voice mail soon after from...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 24, 2010 | All
When this year started I chose a word to reflect what I hoped the year would hold for me.The word for me was FOCUS. I usually have too many ideas in my head about my business, home, children, friends etc.I find it really hard to focus sometimes and accomplish the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 18, 2010 | All, Travel
I am heading to Seattle tomorrow morning….EARLY!I am so excited.Not only will I get to play with friends the whole weekend…I will also be visiting a city that I have never been to.With my camera in hand I can't wait to explore.Becky and I will be...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 17, 2010 | All
This is the post on dreams that I hope I can express the way I want to.I have the thoughts in my head and heart and I hope it all comes across the right way.I remember very clearly years ago having a bad day.Not a bad day in the whole scheme of things…just one...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 15, 2010 | All
This may be the post when you wonder why you read my blog.Is it just me…or are there more prescription commercials than EVER!I am not a big TV watcher.Don't get me wrong. I have my shows but I watch them without commercials.This weekend I saw so many...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 14, 2010 | All
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 12, 2010 | All
Here are some of my favorites right now.I hope you enjoy this post…I always love hearing what you guys are loving too. I could drink coffee all day but I only allow myself one cup. The rest of the day I really try to just drink water. At night I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 10, 2010 | All
This is the second in a four week series on dreams.Four weeks will not unlock all your dreams and make them a reality….I am just hoping that this series will get you thinking…which will get you acting on your dreams.This week I want to ask you some...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 30, 2009 | All
Summer is not winding down unless we are off picking berries at Berry Patch Farms. This has been a tradition I have had with the children since Jack was a toddler. We are usually met each year by friends and this year my sister and her two...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 25, 2009 | All
It is finally here! I am exhausted and my house looks like a tornado hit it…but I am beyond excited for what I am bringing you this season. A lot of planning went into this collection and I hope you adore the extra touches as much as I do. There will still be...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 23, 2009 | All
I am . I am going to an art retreat and I don't know any of the other women…yet:-) I know I will make friends right away though. Melody Ross is hosting the retreat and teaching the workshops. I have always admired her creativity and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 19, 2009 | All
On our way to Massachusetts and back we had connecting flights. We had a LOT of time to spend in the airport. I love to watch people. Seriously. My husband has to get my attention because I will be STARING at people so captivated by what is going on and I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 17, 2009 | All
(originally posted January 25, 2009) Has there ever been a word that people have called you and you don't know how to embrace it? A beautiful word? A word that has so much meaning to you? I come from a family of painters, dancers,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 13, 2009 | All
(Originally posted on February 18, 2009) Inga may be a little Swedish. She may also have a little accent. It wouldn't be surprising if she wears a French maid outift when others are not looking. Inga doesn't eat that much….she has...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 10, 2009 | All
(Originally posted July 18, 2008) I recently bought The Prairie Girl's Guide To Life by Jennifer Worick. It has many fun projects and tips. My family decided to try the homemade ice cream last night. Lets just...
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