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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 17, 2009 | All
If you are looking for a easy and fun read this week go and pick up French Milk by Lucy Knisley. You will find the book in the travel section. It is the true travels of Lucy and her mom in Paris. They rented an apartment for five...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 15, 2009 | All
Last year I remember reading blog after blog talking about the amazing time they had at Silver Bella. I looked at all the incredible art they created and envied the time they had with other creative women. I can't explain how I feel when I am...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 13, 2009 | All
This past year has been an incredible journey of creativity for me. Etsy has opened doors all over the world for my creations to be sold. It has also exposed my items to so many retailers that would never had seen my work. Etsy has also opened my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 12, 2009 | All
He Has Risen! Photography from Urban Design
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 10, 2009 | All
Our family has loved the tradition of making resurrection cookies the night before Easter. I would love to know if you try them for the first time and what your children think. It is such a simple way to share such a powerful message. Resurrection...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 8, 2009 | All
That is why the house is clean. I really liked to clean before we had children….REALLY liked to clean. It is now weird when I think back on it. I would stay up until 2am on the weekend cleaning out everything. It gave me such pleasure and a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 5, 2009 | All
I love girl's day.LOVE girl's day!!! Me with the birthday girl. My good friend Julie. A few weekends ago my friend Julie and I surprised our sweet friend Jade with tea at Tres Jolie and shopping in historical old town Littleton. We had so much fun and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 2, 2009 | All
We have so many beautiful books that tell the story of Easter. Before we read any of our other books we spend a week or so reading The Lamb by John R. Cross. We read one chapter each morning. We have read this story for the past three years...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 1, 2009 | All
When people think of Colorado they usually assume that we get tons of snow. This is reallly not the case unless you live up in the mountains. We can get three feet of snow and the next day it will be melted. We have had very little snow this...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 29, 2009 | All
I was wanting to do something special for the children for Easter. We have been so excited for spring and we have been wanting to plant something…anything to be exact. I was thinking about how easy wheatgrass is to grow and thought it would be fun to do...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 27, 2009 | All
Everyone usually has someone that inspires them creatively…whether it is decorating, cooking, crafting….creating in general. Maybe you have someone that you look up to for their wisdom or advice. Many women love Oprah. I...
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