by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 2, 2010 | All
I’m baacccckkkkkk! I have to say…this little Friday thing has me working on things I have been meaning to do for awhile now. This project was super simple and EASY. I have been wanting to take my cabinet (that I keep my china and some of my ironstone) and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 30, 2010 | All
When you spend so many years not feeling well you can forget how amazing it is to feel good!The past two months I have not experienced almost any of the health issues I have struggled with for the past eight years.I feel healthy. I feel energized I feel focused.I feel...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 29, 2010 | All
My husband travels a lot.We are very used to his schedule at this point.When he first started traveling more he once mentioned that he would often look for us at the top of the escalators hoping we would be waiting with all the other people.I have traveled more this...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 28, 2010 | All
When I was little I was constantly making up plays, "sewing" purses with the stapler and rounding up the children in the neighborhood to play school.I also learned to be very resourceful. My mom would never buy the plastic high heel dress up shoes….so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 25, 2010 | All
For the rest of the summer I will be having Facelift Friday. Every Friday I will share an easy project that will cost next to nothing. I have so many projects that I want to accomplish and so many of them are just like things here and there waiting for my attention....
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 23, 2010 | All
Through the weekend everything in my shop has been marked down if it is IN STOCK and ready to ship. Custom orders are not on sale.Come on over and get yourself some linen messenger bags, mixed media art, custom journal or even a pretty linen dress. Through this...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 18, 2010 | All
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 16, 2010 | All
Did you instantly visualize Danny and Sandy singing?Who has sung that song at karaoke night?Admit it…OK….if you aren't going to tell the truth than either am I!For some reason this week feels like we are finally on summer break.We have been...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 15, 2010 | All
The alarm went off at 5 a.m..I could hear the rain falling as soon as I opened my eyes.All I wanted to do was stay warm in bed but I knew I not only had to pack the truck up…but I needed to set a booth up and try to sell in the rain.I could have stayed in...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 11, 2010 | All
Come and see me this weekend in Castle Rock, Colorado for the first Town and Country Market.It is an outdoor artisan market.June 12, 9-3:00.The market will be located in historical, downtown Castle Rock at the Courtyard on Third Street.If you are in the area I would...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 8, 2010 | All
This week I have learned a few things……*A three year old rarely actually hits the toilet.*My laundry is only caught up for 30 seconds and it starts all over again.*Never under ANY circumstance get on the scale during your period…EVER.*Having...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 7, 2010 | All
Good morning!We have LOVED that summer break is here and we have NOTHING scheduled each day except to play and for me to FINALLY clean this house out!I wanted to let all of you know that I was so surprised at your response to my Crazy Road To Health post.It amazes me...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 4, 2010 | All
I wanted to do something to thank all of you for your beautiful and huge LOVE of my summer collection!!!I will be busy for the next week creating for a local flea market so I thought I would offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed today June 4-6th.For...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 3, 2010 | All
I have a little confession.I am loyal..I really am…but sometimes your eyes may wander.This has nothing to do with my husband (he is dreamy and my heart couldn't sway if I tried)…oh no…this has to do with Anthropologie.I have to admit that I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 2, 2010 | All
Remember my crazy dessert dream and that fabulous "cheesecake" I had while I was in Laguna Beach??After I tried to order it and it would have cost me $100 I decided to search the good ol' internet for a recipe.Last night I made it and here it...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 30, 2010 | All
On my last day in California we met friends for breakfast in Laguna Beach.We had an amazing breakfast at Nick's and then spent the rest of the afternoon looking through incredible and inspiring art galleries, bead shopping and even an impromptu photo session.When...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 25, 2010 | All
Sometimes you need to grab an amazing friend, make plane reservations, fly across the country and surprise a friend that is having a launch party for her new business.You may also need to get ready for said party in about 10 minutes because you were in California...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 19, 2010 | All
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 Kelly and my mom.I started to...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 16, 2010 | All
When I was a child I never understood why when I would ask my mom what she wanted for her birthday she always said things like…I don't want anything…..I just want to spend the day together….I just want something you have made.It is so interesting...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 12, 2010 | All
Wanderlust!Do you get it?Do you travel to different towns, states or countries and then come home and dream about living there?I know in my soul I am a gypsy.I could move every few years and love it.I would miss my friends but I also love meeting new people.I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 10, 2010 | All
Sometimes you know that doors will begin to open and you just don't know what those doors will look like. Sometimes you wonder if you will recognize these opportunities and especially if you will be ready for them. Will you be...
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...
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