ruffles for Mon. . .

My latest offering in burlap pillows. . .perfect for Mother's Day or birthdays.  Hand stamped Mom on a burlap pillow with an osnaberg ruffle.  This pillow fits a standard 12" x 16" pillow form.  Custom wording is available. . .for aunt, gran, nana, or personalized with a name or initial.

some enchanted evening. . .

a ruffled burlap tablecloth. . .perfect rustic charm. . .a wedding in the woods or a cathedral. . .
Tablecloths are made to order. . .please contact me to place your order. 

Burlap and ruffles. . .

another juxtaposition. . .the rough scratchy burlap is softened with a flowing ruffle made of osnaberg. . .ruffled pillow is available in my Etsy shop.  My other pillow has folded osnaberg down the center; this folding is reminiscent of the paper chewing gum chains we made in grammar school.  Both pillows are available in my etsy shop.

Relax. . .

or at least sit down. . .the latest in my "word" chairs.  Wonderful vintage chair has been dry-brushed in black and the seat upholstered with osnaberg.  "Relax" has been hand stamped on the seat.  Available at Troy Antiques or you may leave a comment with your email address.

a little me. . .

many years ago. . .today's my birthday. . .birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas are all important to me and I believe should be celebrated on the appropriate day.  Somehow in today's world celebrations get pushed aside and replaced with "more essential" networking.  How can anyone think a text message can replace a birthday card?  and where's the birthday cake?  I have to buy my own tomorrow and yes, I am buying myself a cake!  Two dear friends remembered my birthday. . .precious presents from both. . .without them, there would have been no birthday.  As in everything, there is a lesson to be learned. . .no matter how busy or hurried I am, the people that mean the most to me should be celebrated on their birthday.

Why can't I. . .

be a "brand"?  About a week ago I decided that I "needed" (really just wanted) a (brand) label in my handmade items--I mean why not?  I sew bags, pillows, tablecloths and other items which I sell on Etsy.  When an item is purchased and shipped I am faithful to enclose a business card or two--hoping that the new owner will retain it for future reference--am I stupid?  Does anyone really "keep" business cards?  A label in the handmade item would be permanent--a way for the new owner to remember where she purchased the item and a way for her friends to find out (and hopefully come shopping with me too).
     So where do you locate personalized clothing labels?  On etsy of course!  I contacted Cassie at GutenTags and in 2 days my tags were shipped and I received them three days later.  She did a perfect job and was wonderful to work with!  She will have another order from me again soon.  Thanks Cassie!                                                                             

Furniture can be found. . .

in the most unorthodox places.  Just say that I am constantly on the "look" for small furniture items that need to be "fixed". . .while shopping at a local antique shop, I stopped by the restroom and there in a corner covered in boxes was this old "thrown away" stool waiting for me.   Yes the shop owner agreed to part with the stool and I loaded it up in the car.   The next day, the stool was painted black, the cushion was covered in osnaberg and then hand stamped "SIT".  By Tuesday, I had taken it to the antique shop and by Thursday it sold.  I wish everything was this easy!