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Art, Antiques, Handcraft, Jewelry, VintageMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-2665506921482668272014-03-31T12:19:00.000-07:002014-03-31T12:19:16.364-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends-Haven't been here in a while! I'm working on mu illustration career these days….lots of new art…some licensing going on now…yay! There's still plenty of goodies available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frenchhenshop?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">French Hen</a>, but new posts and promotions will be at my other <a href="http://www.msddesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> for awhile. I invite you to join me there. It's <a href="http://www.msddesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michele Starzec Illustration</a>. See you soon!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-75935068465591075802013-02-15T09:28:00.001-08:002013-02-15T09:28:22.079-08:00Keys, please....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What is it about old keys?<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-69972272626390284752012-03-22T07:11:00.002-07:002012-03-22T09:28:40.489-07:00Field Trip: CHATEAU CHIC<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> The weather has turned, Spring has finally sprung! In a fit of cabin fever, I decided to take myself out on a field trip today. In my travels, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a luscious, little jewel box of a shop that has escaped my notice on many a trip up and down Boston Post Rd. in Old Saybrook. Caught at the traffic light out front today, I finally saw it ....Chateau Chic...it's door wide open & inviting. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is light, it is bright, and it is floor-to-ceiling gorgeousness. My jaw was on the floor the whole time I was there...this place is beautiful! Its a perfect balance of crystal, linen, and lace, with a drool-worthy selection of vintage beaded purses, fragrant and elegant candles, sparkling lighting, delightfully packaged soaps, and so, so much more.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> The shop's offerings involve an enchanting mix of antique, vintage, handmade, found, upcycled, and shabby chic style furnishings and accessories. A team of artists brings new life to much of the provincial furniture currently offered, and will happily customize a hand-painted piece for you.To expand the line of elegant offerings, an inclusion work from local artisans and vendors is planned for the near future.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> A collector for many years, owner Jeannie Fillatti was encouraged by friends to open a shop to showcase her abundance collected goods and great taste. She and Shop Manager Lindsay Whipple, who gracefully manages the day-to-day operations, look forward to celebrating Chateau Chic's one year anniversary in May. Happy Anniversary, Ladies, and Congratulations on a job so well done!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I can't say enough good things about the beauty and ambiance of Chateau Chic. My visit was thoroughly delightful, and I encourage everyone to experience it first hand! For a sneak peek into the shop, visit the Chateau Chic <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chateau-Chic/230199020328455?ref=ts&__adt=3" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintiqueStudio?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy to to be telling you about our big happenings for the weekend...We're participating in the </span><a href="http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/generalinformation-eastcoast.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Art is....You East Coast Art Trunk</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> at the Danbury Plaza Hotel. I'm very much looking forward to it, its been a while since I've peddled my French Hen wares at a show, and this looks to be an exciting venue! Here's the info:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">S</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">unday October 9, 2011</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10am – 5pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Danbury Plaza Hotel</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We'll have a great selection of our Vintage, French, Vintage French, and Handmade goods and supplies for sale....tags. sheet music, vintage buttons, French ephemera, our famous </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42995293/vintage-pariseiffel-tower-postcards-set"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Paris Post Cards</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, Divine Twine, and so much more. Even some Hallowe'en Themed Treats! We'd love to see you there! Of course if you can't stop by, you can still peruse our beautiful merchandise at the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frenchhenshop?ref=si_shop"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Etsy shop</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. In any case, have a beautiful Autumn weekend!</span></span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-87230003562537721542010-08-09T10:19:00.000-07:002010-08-09T10:19:33.915-07:00HAPPY HALLOWE'EN... in August?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNDlJYdOSTB8m9A6Pam86htOxgu3SfGIcnyeIJflUBycZibzmfiN848T5YXrjsZRUOzD1qJvHafztsbOTm-f27gwneTumxm3jnXFnuJTiLDDzqlQpUPs_wQ4sZa-Ac9LaDS8nsjWjEBE/s1600/100_2867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNDlJYdOSTB8m9A6Pam86htOxgu3SfGIcnyeIJflUBycZibzmfiN848T5YXrjsZRUOzD1qJvHafztsbOTm-f27gwneTumxm3jnXFnuJTiLDDzqlQpUPs_wQ4sZa-Ac9LaDS8nsjWjEBE/s320/100_2867.JPG" width="242" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWEJIB-BBhYJpGNnc6Iug45xuZnG8A1KzwNkD7JDbGXmyGtfZIbOfeIqF_0GylIAIBGui_SQbbTNPOVokT8v8f87Oj1lQHsqZlx1tTHcXJ1y-SN5GH0SKgOkDYZMqnOiznw7AFvdUDRQ/s1600/100_2826_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWEJIB-BBhYJpGNnc6Iug45xuZnG8A1KzwNkD7JDbGXmyGtfZIbOfeIqF_0GylIAIBGui_SQbbTNPOVokT8v8f87Oj1lQHsqZlx1tTHcXJ1y-SN5GH0SKgOkDYZMqnOiznw7AFvdUDRQ/s320/100_2826_2.JPG" width="282" /></a></div>Yes, it has begun...I'm starting to load up my shops with Halloween themed goods. I developed a taste for skeletons last year, so expect to see lots of those rattling around in my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">closet </span> shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53007467/le-squelette-tags-set-of-six">Silvery skeleton tags</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53006924/vintage-anatomy-pages?ref=v1_other_2">vintage anatomy pages</a>, lots of goodies to add spooky elegance to your All Hallows' crafts and decor. Enjoy...Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-50227550910199068232010-04-15T12:35:00.000-07:002010-04-15T12:36:47.694-07:00Cracking Eggs...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr23zQ_VgDf2JE5cXp83krYVEMyGB4DL3lJD3M7OBXux9HCv5b-sP7mA0e_KCBxICY02UDN_54j_EgasJkZvCKRoEtLjKtrtBTwYf1PeQ8YxOWQ2M8lIEEnIcp_I0ZFx2K6qJ4dS_MWGE/s1600/100_1123_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr23zQ_VgDf2JE5cXp83krYVEMyGB4DL3lJD3M7OBXux9HCv5b-sP7mA0e_KCBxICY02UDN_54j_EgasJkZvCKRoEtLjKtrtBTwYf1PeQ8YxOWQ2M8lIEEnIcp_I0ZFx2K6qJ4dS_MWGE/s320/100_1123_2.JPG" /></a></div>Today I'm "cracking eggs". By that I mean, I'm breaking down and opening packages of vintage goods that have so far been left sealed, and become regarded by me as too precious to work with. I opened and unbound some lengths of vintage French monogram tapes, to measure and review. I'm washing my small stash of antique french tea towels, or "torchons", to make sure they will withstand normal use and care by my clients. I've begun unfurling rolls of gorgeous vintage grosgrain ribbon to measure and cut into yardage, to be offered for sale at the <a href="http://www.frenchhenshop.etsy.com/">shop</a>. How can I offer these luscious goods to my dear customers if I never take them out of their packages? How can I add this vintage goodness to my own projects and crafts if I leave them untouched on my studio shelves? What does this have to do with eggs, you ask? Well, as a matter of consolation, I keep repeating this old-timey mantra to myself: "If you want to make an omelette, you've got to break a few eggs." Good words to live by. Or, in this case, work by.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-71928076942474985792010-02-15T15:35:00.000-08:002010-02-15T15:35:07.900-08:00Vintage Wallpaper ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9yz7OaxKXXx7vqVPDxXRPV8HjXp07TJksgDDpXQwDoCAD0woaiEss8NmBIc75_1bu05oIOijwgsiqLhVuM0kPb9zV3Y0osIuM4JzKQQbA-eAfZ3Z-PkXpCxDx06enPMh2fimGAiFQmQ/s1600-h/100_3669_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9yz7OaxKXXx7vqVPDxXRPV8HjXp07TJksgDDpXQwDoCAD0woaiEss8NmBIc75_1bu05oIOijwgsiqLhVuM0kPb9zV3Y0osIuM4JzKQQbA-eAfZ3Z-PkXpCxDx06enPMh2fimGAiFQmQ/s320/100_3669_2.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0lvcL9lN-K6v2JfQ5fMN24fdbxpBpSe9VeO-rNoC-CxHN3rcdiY3sg8TnTCI7OPPRT2QYfPVPkQ7QAWzKakdM-U45oTmxQhdWTjpI-9HTCMfh98Ko5aLR5yiAeDHEHkTrOaToBDF8Ds/s1600-h/100_3693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0lvcL9lN-K6v2JfQ5fMN24fdbxpBpSe9VeO-rNoC-CxHN3rcdiY3sg8TnTCI7OPPRT2QYfPVPkQ7QAWzKakdM-U45oTmxQhdWTjpI-9HTCMfh98Ko5aLR5yiAeDHEHkTrOaToBDF8Ds/s320/100_3693.JPG" /></a></div>At last! I'm ready to share the stash of gorgeous vintage wallpaper I've been hoarding! Lovely chartreuse green scrolls and medallions, blue damasks, aqua geometrics. GORGEOUS!! Available in 9 x 14 inch sheets and 5 x 7 inch sheets. I think the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40646542">smaller</a> would be perfect for card-making, and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=40642526">larger</a> perfect for scrapbooking or home dec projects.<br />
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They're all packaged and ready to go at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frenchhenshop">shop</a>.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-81698526856500419902010-01-19T17:39:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:56.892-08:00In the Pink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHdxnsDvcQ1JPVU9g38dUWLC8Arcz7bnTek-Epxk3t3JiGoaL7y_UbzM9h-1dtPMAxXqMA4ObzU-dJkMjOKWS6pCz9ac5o13BfYDwYPDH6s4jY7dBogXnU-srsA6WSNnFzzkxSbZD26U/s1600-h/100_3520.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHdxnsDvcQ1JPVU9g38dUWLC8Arcz7bnTek-Epxk3t3JiGoaL7y_UbzM9h-1dtPMAxXqMA4ObzU-dJkMjOKWS6pCz9ac5o13BfYDwYPDH6s4jY7dBogXnU-srsA6WSNnFzzkxSbZD26U/s320/100_3520.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428632661571712754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6mVZyBtxycrd7cKPzTlpDqeLTFP1ZxEEvNsmpg0Mzb4AkfCQsmN4fwjWMCnrj0abQX3A8EwW2KYr6_OH2bJ9svBSMED19Meu8TyB2vIHNxWUKJjET_thLRXPT3sXHgpgeQBxdyYQUlE/s1600-h/100_3514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6mVZyBtxycrd7cKPzTlpDqeLTFP1ZxEEvNsmpg0Mzb4AkfCQsmN4fwjWMCnrj0abQX3A8EwW2KYr6_OH2bJ9svBSMED19Meu8TyB2vIHNxWUKJjET_thLRXPT3sXHgpgeQBxdyYQUlE/s320/100_3514.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428632652959140674" /></a><br />I'm filling the <a href="http://www.frenchhenshop.etsy.com">shop</a> with lots of lovely pink things... pink and red; for Valentine's Day, of course! Blank note cards, vintage buttons and bridge tallies. Check in often, and soon... I'll be adding from my recent acquisition of gorgeous vintage grosgrain ribbon. A milliner's lot, I believe, in reds, and raspberry-s, and chocolate browns. <br />Have you been to the French Hen Facebook page? Shop updates, product photos, and promotions will posted there. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/French-Hen/351617000323?ref=mf">Become a Fan today!</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-77581594621464555962009-12-20T11:25:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:56.903-08:00Happy Holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-QYaHnp0Pf5MSeKnIexbs1S2WXSZxS4wcErYCT3bm6xUrAzQvLX-n76gHVZlOxYJo1UMHdCh7fKKSrvjo84o9U6hjgcEGBFU7qIApstuGc11Sy662KzTlvVMWQ_vrDfaVY3vI61Uipo/s1600-h/Christmaspear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-QYaHnp0Pf5MSeKnIexbs1S2WXSZxS4wcErYCT3bm6xUrAzQvLX-n76gHVZlOxYJo1UMHdCh7fKKSrvjo84o9U6hjgcEGBFU7qIApstuGc11Sy662KzTlvVMWQ_vrDfaVY3vI61Uipo/s200/Christmaspear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417402334051698466" /></a><br />Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be blessed with health, peace, and abundance in the New Year.<br />Thank you to my dear friends, family, and customers for their wonderful support of MSD Design, and, our new venture, French Hen. We look forward to providing you with more beautiful art and vintage goodness next year!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-73080943021403851792009-11-19T13:29:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:56.912-08:00FacebookI don't believe I've discussed Facebook yet...not as hooked as a lot of people. But it is fun to hear from someone I know every now and again.I'm terrible at keeping up with it, tho. No surprise-look how often I blog (or should I say, Don't blog)!!<br />Anyhoo...here's the link if you're interested <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1154485725.">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1154485725.</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-23257826438010713112009-10-13T12:24:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.920-08:00Datdatdatdah!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXTL3CJ021LH8NIh7A7ZileJ3NLkG_51ErObxUUNpjZBLi6ZxNPFybTI1efBCtMycEFMm0Alnw83i-ZawVjQrHulwrHHNd_wuKq9WKXljOV9sJJw9dO2z7qWfi_xv1kXB-GgZ7qxXOks/s1600-h/frenchhenbanner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXTL3CJ021LH8NIh7A7ZileJ3NLkG_51ErObxUUNpjZBLi6ZxNPFybTI1efBCtMycEFMm0Alnw83i-ZawVjQrHulwrHHNd_wuKq9WKXljOV9sJJw9dO2z7qWfi_xv1kXB-GgZ7qxXOks/s400/frenchhenbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392169715423080930" /></a><br /><br />I'm so happy to introduce our new Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.frenchhenshop.etsy.com/">French Hen</a>. After lovingly gathering far too many vintage supplies to use in my original art, I decided to share from my collection. That decision, combined with my love of all things French, led me to create French Hen. In addition to authentic and beautiful vintage papers, postcards, textiles, etc. ( most with a French theme), I'll soon be offering exclusively designed original products and artwork featuring our favorite French elements-Paris, Provence, Marie Antoinette, the Eiffel Tower, and more. I'm trying to create a comfortable, country feel to the shop and it's products. This newest labor of love ought to help me channel my obsession <span style="font-style:italic;">français</span>. Check it out, I hope you love it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXEog2B1Uf2dz_wM4VFgmnYhUEhFzzpc_W39jCoNrNvH1AGGIjXLfoSkw7v65QYgs4miDQbq39VF9WvADjVk7kP2sR0FXt-LCsaw_hSA4m61qL583cJH73KWKBw9AfrbRWTKeP_CsVTk/s1600-h/100_2028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXEog2B1Uf2dz_wM4VFgmnYhUEhFzzpc_W39jCoNrNvH1AGGIjXLfoSkw7v65QYgs4miDQbq39VF9WvADjVk7kP2sR0FXt-LCsaw_hSA4m61qL583cJH73KWKBw9AfrbRWTKeP_CsVTk/s320/100_2028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172454774277282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafpsHCkKULMOtRpIkwQUsI4nmm-afScBX9WOPHSzKgDR9U6K03LSWVtVmOEm5a2IgOnl6_espwE6J7OG5f6K_WMI0_S1Up0oazL_HswoiytzV9TdFWI16u2aB3JaBwwCzJ6lwZOGTpCY/s1600-h/100_2423.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafpsHCkKULMOtRpIkwQUsI4nmm-afScBX9WOPHSzKgDR9U6K03LSWVtVmOEm5a2IgOnl6_espwE6J7OG5f6K_WMI0_S1Up0oazL_HswoiytzV9TdFWI16u2aB3JaBwwCzJ6lwZOGTpCY/s320/100_2423.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172447647716306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgingqPnaDdJjd-9c2JfGJYi8KCxSoTMtji9dZr699IAmO1oGJ17Q3G95Cw9tQAqyy-v2-vH412hoQKjheppACSCBqLJOk3ksXsCmaGKKM3eqyzkZAnkHMyAsLYe95FNIYfEkg9bzg_C7s/s1600-h/100_2886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgingqPnaDdJjd-9c2JfGJYi8KCxSoTMtji9dZr699IAmO1oGJ17Q3G95Cw9tQAqyy-v2-vH412hoQKjheppACSCBqLJOk3ksXsCmaGKKM3eqyzkZAnkHMyAsLYe95FNIYfEkg9bzg_C7s/s320/100_2886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172443311359842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJbtWlPTREgYtm7NNGRykngzgDayWm0JaZNggBOE4PD9ot6ZZDDFr0FqxzZlgKojF1z2UOmSQytIYw7-j0tm1Wb25x5PWfzjBC2eqn74-AHmIQOmKvNifBHQLwHIL2AzJmCL0yasSa68/s1600-h/100_1260_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJbtWlPTREgYtm7NNGRykngzgDayWm0JaZNggBOE4PD9ot6ZZDDFr0FqxzZlgKojF1z2UOmSQytIYw7-j0tm1Wb25x5PWfzjBC2eqn74-AHmIQOmKvNifBHQLwHIL2AzJmCL0yasSa68/s320/100_1260_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172435444551602" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-42657010832053704522009-10-12T16:45:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.930-08:00Halloween Faves 2009Well, my Etsy Shop's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=68094§ion_id=5829750">Hallowe'en Shoppe</a> is jam packed with treats right now. Great goods for home decor, gifts, fun. My latest favorites are the Halloween-themed Tarot Cards, Elegant Skeleton Tags, and Anatomically Correct Book Pages.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjaV6-2as77TcnJcziTJXsoJlVL2hvKMFWygOhdaaAXNAygGHlooceliviV0c933SHtiPRewg5qiOvbcP2uzTMyN4ZM_E9QEt5CZsTjAfbVFCRoQedZ_d1RYD3HpLOS2xILtObgU51tQ/s1600-h/100_2695_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjaV6-2as77TcnJcziTJXsoJlVL2hvKMFWygOhdaaAXNAygGHlooceliviV0c933SHtiPRewg5qiOvbcP2uzTMyN4ZM_E9QEt5CZsTjAfbVFCRoQedZ_d1RYD3HpLOS2xILtObgU51tQ/s200/100_2695_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865273162523666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6mzxpyqCK2RsHsvZbVoISoxudhITikkhFDRrZIG6iX7TUQ0bL3MH2i3KSkKCa6kYCAO82aRaO_B2ECQvbSKZsmOAjY_hmehzQpWB7IUKMxQz7bq-Jhs1QibyayLLOL9qUlx1zrpMn7U/s1600-h/100_2808_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6mzxpyqCK2RsHsvZbVoISoxudhITikkhFDRrZIG6iX7TUQ0bL3MH2i3KSkKCa6kYCAO82aRaO_B2ECQvbSKZsmOAjY_hmehzQpWB7IUKMxQz7bq-Jhs1QibyayLLOL9qUlx1zrpMn7U/s200/100_2808_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865265914258818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6OqenkKnH3aL3ckH0kWt1liqt4O2S5R2Zj1oU4Mhbn42usZodIJIB2h-UTzycD-_EIXYu6xQh8_EB8YxOi-SZu12FKuD1esNEpUFdozU14kzSkEuRtwgDUiWvXaAq54g7WDpwqyy3ok/s1600-h/100_2867.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6OqenkKnH3aL3ckH0kWt1liqt4O2S5R2Zj1oU4Mhbn42usZodIJIB2h-UTzycD-_EIXYu6xQh8_EB8YxOi-SZu12FKuD1esNEpUFdozU14kzSkEuRtwgDUiWvXaAq54g7WDpwqyy3ok/s200/100_2867.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865100729122466" /></a><br />HAPPY HAUNTING!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-45132668953610129732009-06-19T10:12:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.939-08:00Bursts of Color...It's been raining all week here in CT, hope these brighten your day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltWeVeNn2AHFPt3RIWG1bxPLjP_STtVj0srntqxd5z3sxSB9ACD8Xp_roJXrOU4RH0pZS-TFYVJvyUes9XNBWnac7jSzIlCXCpfX1tkp7sQEXdw2mB_ylBkTN4pKD2XXJwSAMU6vDsTs/s1600-h/100_2291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltWeVeNn2AHFPt3RIWG1bxPLjP_STtVj0srntqxd5z3sxSB9ACD8Xp_roJXrOU4RH0pZS-TFYVJvyUes9XNBWnac7jSzIlCXCpfX1tkp7sQEXdw2mB_ylBkTN4pKD2XXJwSAMU6vDsTs/s200/100_2291.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088717949834722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj875bDjUEOLztJilTnlyNyW54TuyDtcoDPSlgo8I-gXnM2hig0pMmBCy0JbEn0XS7K14kA176oQqTHH33vwakkA-9nFCDlQWykdOYbT5uoL8OESKnqEGyUpRAPTv-FzmvyDnKI5YfGvF8/s1600-h/100_2278.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj875bDjUEOLztJilTnlyNyW54TuyDtcoDPSlgo8I-gXnM2hig0pMmBCy0JbEn0XS7K14kA176oQqTHH33vwakkA-9nFCDlQWykdOYbT5uoL8OESKnqEGyUpRAPTv-FzmvyDnKI5YfGvF8/s200/100_2278.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088713473011778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DspdEH_0IeDktwAc2xmroAQyQb4LcJ6izBr1MZ8gZVhOYZnvmHoE444RmcH-MV9wEi6GEB_SwuKp_HMaUa-oziZhpkSPpDjd2AjgMyImQsoTK6XKicq8rC4kp6WRLxOGYCmFK0JxTCM/s1600-h/100_2281_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DspdEH_0IeDktwAc2xmroAQyQb4LcJ6izBr1MZ8gZVhOYZnvmHoE444RmcH-MV9wEi6GEB_SwuKp_HMaUa-oziZhpkSPpDjd2AjgMyImQsoTK6XKicq8rC4kp6WRLxOGYCmFK0JxTCM/s200/100_2281_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088396534902850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEngwWE6Gfx5Om6dPYJFup0zm0VBOZ08eydWnk_g7HMFSCFtGbQKKcuY8oZTBAqMcQOrfdAHm1EW-gD13d-A23PrNazhS8CN01WOE7UU8TS6vL_i-In8ZudSeBvPnFW58T3txl1SPVXQ/s1600-h/100_2371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEngwWE6Gfx5Om6dPYJFup0zm0VBOZ08eydWnk_g7HMFSCFtGbQKKcuY8oZTBAqMcQOrfdAHm1EW-gD13d-A23PrNazhS8CN01WOE7UU8TS6vL_i-In8ZudSeBvPnFW58T3txl1SPVXQ/s200/100_2371.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088391377068226" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-24031479118172415892009-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.958-08:00MARTHA,MARTHA,MARTHA!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFLhfhly15fnxj7FhtzWk38kMjNOtO7URjOW_f4XDPvmhzWcvVE0EpIg_lC5rqRbeexe3AfENJyUQGlpV_1tOhsSf_y53QIoiUtK8MC-3dTwjT_M-WveX-xRE_w4Hg4rusSrSee-GaAY/s1600-h/100_2313.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFLhfhly15fnxj7FhtzWk38kMjNOtO7URjOW_f4XDPvmhzWcvVE0EpIg_lC5rqRbeexe3AfENJyUQGlpV_1tOhsSf_y53QIoiUtK8MC-3dTwjT_M-WveX-xRE_w4Hg4rusSrSee-GaAY/s200/100_2313.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746099299380610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xMuXm8cAk7-cfIvRFKCFdhL-QiLLYo_tIu70J1z835-61qp2mjpmw0Pl-pMyyAjXr5UZsitfkysAXsnk9EKYtfUa_of81lAmXeG5cJaVtNv3tNFe9t4ay0zlFF4dsAqkvV8PFcjfWiI/s1600-h/100_2317_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xMuXm8cAk7-cfIvRFKCFdhL-QiLLYo_tIu70J1z835-61qp2mjpmw0Pl-pMyyAjXr5UZsitfkysAXsnk9EKYtfUa_of81lAmXeG5cJaVtNv3tNFe9t4ay0zlFF4dsAqkvV8PFcjfWiI/s200/100_2317_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746097210153602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaBQ5mXfG3bbYbqrqbf-qbsHTauTuvxXZjssB9yPjkwMedeVOLM74-YjegpP7h10gXNE5MSCxcBU1I-BXQ7nTS6DDbHNCz2luwlGU3VHqtRSnnjtZUsDwDtb3mXBmCm0oAAfIzNtGAcQ/s1600-h/100_2335.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaBQ5mXfG3bbYbqrqbf-qbsHTauTuvxXZjssB9yPjkwMedeVOLM74-YjegpP7h10gXNE5MSCxcBU1I-BXQ7nTS6DDbHNCz2luwlGU3VHqtRSnnjtZUsDwDtb3mXBmCm0oAAfIzNtGAcQ/s200/100_2335.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746092646076402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFfKSdahNK2lpzcP6IWaD3Hsk8CLFRiz5tKcVRxK-YIAC-fD07eeWGG7ElBulyTCmVGUQLeKeuTbrAXuCHW3LfVCkrBQB2to-90P_PxJUJUvf4ksIA6XR1gPqmwwVrXqZqtpdjlOSht8/s1600-h/100_2341_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFfKSdahNK2lpzcP6IWaD3Hsk8CLFRiz5tKcVRxK-YIAC-fD07eeWGG7ElBulyTCmVGUQLeKeuTbrAXuCHW3LfVCkrBQB2to-90P_PxJUJUvf4ksIA6XR1gPqmwwVrXqZqtpdjlOSht8/s200/100_2341_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746088928295346" /></a><br />Four days later and I am still basking in the glow of my visit to NYC with my dear friend Penny to watch a live taping of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com">The Martha Stewart Show</a>! What a great experience! First of all, let me start by saying that I'm an even bigger fan than before. Martha is more beautiful in real life than she is on TV or in pictures. She was very gracious and poised and professional;so unbelievably at ease in front of the camera. And do I even need to talk about how gorgeous the set is? I would die for that "craft room" set-up. Joey Cola is a doll, and so funny-VERY good at his job. The whole experience was pretty relaxed-we were let in and seated in a very calm, orderly fashion; all the staff were so professional and friendly. Martha showed us decoupaged Easter eggs, block-printed linens, and hot-crossed buns. The only disappointment was that her scheduled guest, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, that yummy fellow from <a href="http://www.sho.com/site/tudors/home.do">The Tudors</a>, cancelled due to illness. Our giveaway for the day? Martha Stwart Crafts <a href="http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=19516&v=msc_prod_tool_cuttingtools">Scissors</a><br />and <a href="http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=19518&v=msc_prod_tool_cuttingtools">Craft Knife</a>, both of which I already own, since I ran right out & bought them as soon as Martha came out w/craft products. Penny and I were hoping for a nice shiny copy of Martha's new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Encyclopedia-Crafts-Instructions/dp/0307450570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239065248&sr=1-1">Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts</a>, which we didn't get, but it's okay. It's ALL GOOD! We'll just buy the book. The experience was worth way more than the price of the book. I loved every minute of it and I'd do it again! And, I'm more inspired by Martha than ever.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-81061316370393461562009-03-22T08:12:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.970-08:00Confession...OK, here's a confession. I would post more, except that I feel like I can't blog without adding photos. There, I've said it. Am I looking for an excuse? Possibly. But, truly, I find it boring to visit other blogs that don't add photos in their posts. Well, sometimes. I guess once in a while is fine. So, I either need to reconcile myself to the idea of occasionally posting sans photos, or start taking more pictures! Wish me luck.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-80586651028320548902009-03-09T08:36:00.000-07:002010-02-15T09:02:56.979-08:00Recent AquisitionsGreetings! I want to share with you some great antique and e-bay finds I've aquired over the past few weeks. First is this lovely wooden doll form. I keep wanting to refer to her as "angel" rather than "doll", I don't know why. Maybe because she seems kind of ethereal? Anyway, I think she's so chic-shabby chic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdl16ADLoTsnxO8_uwJaMRGsALyHuoqfAoJo9K24iEaxioKglV6Ja_NhoapgExqx7skHgaQjGsNCzB6sQzz8U8AR7P4LXFKqDAQa9gev1ViwYw1tzvvVeDN2MjjCqFXQv2MTCoc0tgbc/s1600-h/100_2231.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 77px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdl16ADLoTsnxO8_uwJaMRGsALyHuoqfAoJo9K24iEaxioKglV6Ja_NhoapgExqx7skHgaQjGsNCzB6sQzz8U8AR7P4LXFKqDAQa9gev1ViwYw1tzvvVeDN2MjjCqFXQv2MTCoc0tgbc/s200/100_2231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311217421802893106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP_qgDsqukbua3X8yyEgQa6cJWh2X-BzBzfVqoGtOFCy7RtZnSyO3F_j5kuqT-h2mXgO6b9HwnnLxI1PdoJ3hc6wDjQ1K1UQrwg1Oz5ZeIO_uwvxmbXvihqMUj5098oFaAoe0ZA6MuGk/s1600-h/100_2234.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP_qgDsqukbua3X8yyEgQa6cJWh2X-BzBzfVqoGtOFCy7RtZnSyO3F_j5kuqT-h2mXgO6b9HwnnLxI1PdoJ3hc6wDjQ1K1UQrwg1Oz5ZeIO_uwvxmbXvihqMUj5098oFaAoe0ZA6MuGk/s200/100_2234.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311217300580225394" /></a><br />Next up is this awesome spice cabinet! I just fell right in love with it. It was already this perfect shade of robin's egg blue and I just love the look of it-so country charming. What I especially appreciate in this piece is the repair work on the back. It reminds me of what a disposable society we've become. Nowadays, I think we'd just as soon replace it rather than lovingly repair it. (I'm as guilty as anyone) These little drawers are perfect for stashing supplies and it makes a great addition to the studio.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkEFmSDBisbtpcwQ91LRojxe02eeclbNWi2zFPYBpcTWl6HMBzzaMlyakB5irftO4wgFNNUox51OUHFZVECsbrv2QepmH0meArQdts31bGYy3qcMm9SmCfOa_ryPfkycJtIkR21E8Z-U/s1600-h/100_2240_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 122px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkEFmSDBisbtpcwQ91LRojxe02eeclbNWi2zFPYBpcTWl6HMBzzaMlyakB5irftO4wgFNNUox51OUHFZVECsbrv2QepmH0meArQdts31bGYy3qcMm9SmCfOa_ryPfkycJtIkR21E8Z-U/s200/100_2240_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223008960294578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRlmQQ2ua0ZXZb_mbPbbhppJI4f2WUdd7PupZPrdhoWrn3rjaaNQlwXaI7oh_tcLpDI_-7EQ5vaGVe0l-TTtMsF37Z6j-s4v_G4CnYRI_5HKlYgz24Mu6Nn7YaooiZq7Qx5poSfl11ks/s1600-h/100_2241.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRlmQQ2ua0ZXZb_mbPbbhppJI4f2WUdd7PupZPrdhoWrn3rjaaNQlwXaI7oh_tcLpDI_-7EQ5vaGVe0l-TTtMsF37Z6j-s4v_G4CnYRI_5HKlYgz24Mu6Nn7YaooiZq7Qx5poSfl11ks/s200/100_2241.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311222889461165346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_6VN6QyfmrJXMxStB5cyXkKVXzlDlSMAQaLtcIgmTp6DrSyQo5aNmx4fwFUtRFg_MDAdWTjfhx7voIFkf8T0QNsgcIvcLbKQw-c4Aps8CJf1CIUNHtTdFonA4ldqRt1ZqVNw5pOJG5A/s1600-h/100_2244.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_6VN6QyfmrJXMxStB5cyXkKVXzlDlSMAQaLtcIgmTp6DrSyQo5aNmx4fwFUtRFg_MDAdWTjfhx7voIFkf8T0QNsgcIvcLbKQw-c4Aps8CJf1CIUNHtTdFonA4ldqRt1ZqVNw5pOJG5A/s200/100_2244.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223324393171746" /></a><br />Finally, some additions to my growing collection of vintage bling. Theoretically, these are to be used for embellishments on future products, but I'm not sure I'll be able to part with them!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf0fRoWHTtxyPYwuV17N2Evu_4PO5GZsy4Vl96dLgOYMaYJ94lJbhytLQsOdI-Ic7veqww0EsdqAaPz3OOMppWxE2sQbC7c-7qS_M8BHVTSAac2XpHPnJjyOgnXDjJF_xXeVdIfLIHHk/s1600-h/100_2249.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf0fRoWHTtxyPYwuV17N2Evu_4PO5GZsy4Vl96dLgOYMaYJ94lJbhytLQsOdI-Ic7veqww0EsdqAaPz3OOMppWxE2sQbC7c-7qS_M8BHVTSAac2XpHPnJjyOgnXDjJF_xXeVdIfLIHHk/s200/100_2249.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223574235915698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJw-mH2V7Zbr9flTU4FFvjVv-ny_5ZWxTSTyqcEGQdwwMfcf4u02pkptC1_rbaFYh3_MNIpmEL5c7IAUDLH_bkCKb3L42FcOFDYqZHkq0X-nRA1mJH3fCxUCZzDb1kuYIkqZVLaDeF6S8/s1600-h/100_2250.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJw-mH2V7Zbr9flTU4FFvjVv-ny_5ZWxTSTyqcEGQdwwMfcf4u02pkptC1_rbaFYh3_MNIpmEL5c7IAUDLH_bkCKb3L42FcOFDYqZHkq0X-nRA1mJH3fCxUCZzDb1kuYIkqZVLaDeF6S8/s200/100_2250.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223568028907090" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-67437340070214028702009-02-24T19:58:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:56.989-08:00New Goods, New ShopBAD, BAD Blogger! I was going good with consistent posting for a while there, but then I fell off the wagon... But, I have been pretty busy lately-I set up a new shop on Etsy, <a href="http://www.misddesign.etsy.com">MSD DESIGN Art & Artful Goods</a> This new shop exclusively sells products featuring my original art; Mixed-Media and Illustration. You'll find prints, note cards, home decor items, and more. There's some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20980118">nice spring art</a> newly listed there. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Hk-vCmvEnw7pil7liiQrUNLWEGwBkilhD1AqvC4rnImXmWqBUVcPehjyweXH5Cjr1d63OideRx569P8u1czOD4WdZ2VHUeZpjJ2PtSIgkiF2MzHjvz0R_yc3FxO2vld1F9Ii-JEv0jI/s1600-h/wmEasterColl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Hk-vCmvEnw7pil7liiQrUNLWEGwBkilhD1AqvC4rnImXmWqBUVcPehjyweXH5Cjr1d63OideRx569P8u1czOD4WdZ2VHUeZpjJ2PtSIgkiF2MzHjvz0R_yc3FxO2vld1F9Ii-JEv0jI/s200/wmEasterColl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306582449629464818" /></a>My original shop, <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">MSD Design Illustration & Inspiration</a> still offers all of my yummy vintage and vintage-style supplies-Paris items are hot right now.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtj2vpB7xnoqqx6rVD4o3VfsfpBjBJ5-8fch-Z07X4b-KDtLWPf83IRLyawhsFW804KuGOayqszw80I5VXniTNNro9GNQJ5k-fiQSWyL9dQLjx7ysornmK_4g6HiYCjDHBjLmv04mM6I/s1600-h/100_2224.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtj2vpB7xnoqqx6rVD4o3VfsfpBjBJ5-8fch-Z07X4b-KDtLWPf83IRLyawhsFW804KuGOayqszw80I5VXniTNNro9GNQJ5k-fiQSWyL9dQLjx7ysornmK_4g6HiYCjDHBjLmv04mM6I/s200/100_2224.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306583095726803170" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-50973457120363222782009-01-28T07:43:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.040-08:00Vintage Goodness @ the Etsy ShopGood Morning! It is once again snowing here in New England, and rather bleak. Time to light some yummy scented candles. I always go for the ones that smell like baked goods; <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?view=ALL&scent=Buttercream%2526reg%253b&scent_0=Buttercream%2526reg%253b">Buttercrem</a>e, <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?view=ALL&scent=Cr%2526egrave%253bme%2BBr%2526ucirc%253bl%2526eacute%253be&scent_0=Cr%2526egrave%253bme%2BBr%2526ucirc%253bl%2526eacute%253be">Creme Brulee</a>, <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?scent=Spiced+Pumpkin&view=ALL">Spiced Pumpkin</a> , Yum!!<br />I've added another lovely collection of vintage ephemera to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=68094">shop</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi0kErYndYjlVYZjPe3QlFutB3MQrakk_ZjcvKwnw69nVPshgZZajCwNn3bKWI5LIAru74cLcPZdGsfMmf1zXyDmc3BgEU05ehydIN9ffjm6aI4hA5Qh0w9WUDGp1D9hJ3Uu3JejDX94/s1600-h/100_2027_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi0kErYndYjlVYZjPe3QlFutB3MQrakk_ZjcvKwnw69nVPshgZZajCwNn3bKWI5LIAru74cLcPZdGsfMmf1zXyDmc3BgEU05ehydIN9ffjm6aI4hA5Qh0w9WUDGp1D9hJ3Uu3JejDX94/s320/100_2027_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374805905575394" /></a>This is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20304610">Paris Parcel</a>-all Paris-themed items. Also, I was able to rework the price on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=16214405">Vintage Ledger Packet</a>; it's now $15 instead of $20. Yay.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KIScjIk2lI0WbXisGizbktXbFS3omw-UUnsOG1efgZJgJQw1TUN7M8DtDtZrbW_Uozio9H54QPkqikDFAtcvNibnoeFTiEk9l2TN9IlrUsfzs9qTbPVY1B-pGxskNM4ZzhckcePFcwU/s1600-h/100_1611.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KIScjIk2lI0WbXisGizbktXbFS3omw-UUnsOG1efgZJgJQw1TUN7M8DtDtZrbW_Uozio9H54QPkqikDFAtcvNibnoeFTiEk9l2TN9IlrUsfzs9qTbPVY1B-pGxskNM4ZzhckcePFcwU/s320/100_1611.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374811855420738" /></a> And I still have a couple of my popular <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14626624">French Paquets</a> left.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieekgYIKChYalnwZOESbLe0Cw7ryJpPqoDSIv7J1077qyfW7WeKl9kfFnnBhDD_okdVdxz336xujzwrv2iWBqBn7dVgx9y90Adz53-QuZ2NIL-BjnFiVeLI1ZIsffJBLNu_pCKakZIpBU/s1600-h/100_1259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieekgYIKChYalnwZOESbLe0Cw7ryJpPqoDSIv7J1077qyfW7WeKl9kfFnnBhDD_okdVdxz336xujzwrv2iWBqBn7dVgx9y90Adz53-QuZ2NIL-BjnFiVeLI1ZIsffJBLNu_pCKakZIpBU/s320/100_1259.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374821522720530" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-21316684519991382272009-01-18T10:23:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.031-08:00So excited...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHFVz2xnC4mSLqV5V6rm1ppFVRgdNo_Lx-d-N0uA0geX2Mm5yaghTBESyV7tjBoWeS7EcigeSRQ1N-rnpYoR0lnGaIb4lV7yDqY2d0mZkRCzzMCT3sDfpBYnGYTcXLTwAy50DbY02Nvg/s1600-h/11276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHFVz2xnC4mSLqV5V6rm1ppFVRgdNo_Lx-d-N0uA0geX2Mm5yaghTBESyV7tjBoWeS7EcigeSRQ1N-rnpYoR0lnGaIb4lV7yDqY2d0mZkRCzzMCT3sDfpBYnGYTcXLTwAy50DbY02Nvg/s200/11276.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292702400494352562" /></a><br />Hello All! I'm so excited to have my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14626624">"French Pacquet"</a> chosen to be among Etsy's top sellers of 2008. A winning vote will provide MSD Design with much needed and appreciated publicity & honor. Go <a href=" http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?room_id=27">here</a> to vote. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Only five days left! </span>Thank you for your support!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-17303860200256421292009-01-10T18:03:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.021-08:00Valentine's Products<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53Ou9_ye3fR897DCReqzGdlO963osa3RX3RMoL-VEp8k-vaMJPYQ7G0nU9Vpq21mkyre8G-a6ZVXlR_AblGL9PWTrZIKbss2OSTQ2Q6a8OmUvw8_ynjpvIZPS2U8FSHKz-QYoMcrbSvA/s1600-h/100_1988.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53Ou9_ye3fR897DCReqzGdlO963osa3RX3RMoL-VEp8k-vaMJPYQ7G0nU9Vpq21mkyre8G-a6ZVXlR_AblGL9PWTrZIKbss2OSTQ2Q6a8OmUvw8_ynjpvIZPS2U8FSHKz-QYoMcrbSvA/s200/100_1988.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289852718180122674" /></a><br />Hello All! Just jotting a quick post to tell you that we're adding Valentine and Heart themed goods to our <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy shop</a> and our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. Check 'em out, and stay tuned for more...Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-370181437369278402008-12-31T11:31:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.050-08:00The New Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4ofHuFLgj7Fta6TFnJ-DXqI1ZgoxTgK2B8qT47ewtB6s68vglXEATlGMwD87y-4nDy12WHwAecpzv5WB2NPueSMf0AnWCyJIvY-55btFfDMwchsJmYUrU5yWD8xa4Z3CvQk9dewTCi0/s1600-h/100_1828_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4ofHuFLgj7Fta6TFnJ-DXqI1ZgoxTgK2B8qT47ewtB6s68vglXEATlGMwD87y-4nDy12WHwAecpzv5WB2NPueSMf0AnWCyJIvY-55btFfDMwchsJmYUrU5yWD8xa4Z3CvQk9dewTCi0/s320/100_1828_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286040106019632114" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Greetings & Happy New Year! </span>I hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous New Year. I'm looking forward to starting fresh, as I always am at this time of year. I have high hopes for myself, my home, and my family. And of course, high hopes and goals for my beloved work and business. <br />I count 2008 as a successful year. We are no less in debt than this time last year, but I had much opportunity to meet and connect with fellow artists and Etsians, reconnect with a wonderful old friend, and spend time with out-of state family. For this, I feel richer. <br />I spent much time last year gathering <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16214405">vintage materials</a> which I will incorporate into many new designs and also offer at <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a>. I have a feeling bird-themes will be playing a large part in upcoming work. We already have some beautiful Heart Themed work ready to go for Valentines. Look for it soon both at <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress</a>.<br />Until next time, I'll be hunkered down at home, dreaming and creating.<br />Again, Happiest of New Years and Warm Winter Wishes.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-66937560043316927422008-12-01T17:07:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.011-08:00New Holiday Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0Ntv7TAAQMxjfbjM5sURnnr-QQMop1aCWR6YWkv49fxw4hku7ON99lbN1X0zZVpkuffNVxTvc9VUlGwZLG677zcGkY8jLNUpqUuhPPzQdRK2iCxUaq5v2bSSjwyOo9Dec3Xnqf9KT0o/s1600-h/wmBluebird.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0Ntv7TAAQMxjfbjM5sURnnr-QQMop1aCWR6YWkv49fxw4hku7ON99lbN1X0zZVpkuffNVxTvc9VUlGwZLG677zcGkY8jLNUpqUuhPPzQdRK2iCxUaq5v2bSSjwyOo9Dec3Xnqf9KT0o/s320/wmBluebird.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274997922969849730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG98Ny-u1AFn7uCtzLtUsgvznMRVoi3EC0HAQXPfuZQk90XRztFzYFBqmq3n1XaIMIE1o09j1vghgUkteco1AFWp8tbbfDrAYkxHy40ZVTjR62m686-HuCYXiroIobMpRC7DC5jlUUjI/s1600-h/wmChristmaspear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG98Ny-u1AFn7uCtzLtUsgvznMRVoi3EC0HAQXPfuZQk90XRztFzYFBqmq3n1XaIMIE1o09j1vghgUkteco1AFWp8tbbfDrAYkxHy40ZVTjR62m686-HuCYXiroIobMpRC7DC5jlUUjI/s320/wmChristmaspear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274996529513226098" /></a><br /><br />Here are some new mixed media pieces I've done for the Holidays. You can find them featured on some great products at our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. And stay tuned for some lovely Holiday items from our <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy Shop.</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-76510267764810288022008-11-30T09:20:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:56.999-08:00Ho,Ho,Ho, It's off to work I go!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1JsI7RcoCeW5FHJ0mw_mpoejaUf1a8FI6WA6IVj5ciNWJ1Z0WI3vwODaU408z5Np9-VMlG5UuQ0bEYBkgcQISKdBC1omDRq1a1SmZDIgWUNY2QaIg6hJafs1MfMLSgM8M6KMITKYd_s/s1600-h/100_1078_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1JsI7RcoCeW5FHJ0mw_mpoejaUf1a8FI6WA6IVj5ciNWJ1Z0WI3vwODaU408z5Np9-VMlG5UuQ0bEYBkgcQISKdBC1omDRq1a1SmZDIgWUNY2QaIg6hJafs1MfMLSgM8M6KMITKYd_s/s320/100_1078_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274502023386841330" /></a><br />Gearing up for lots of Christmas work this week...new <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> items, special orders, designing christmas cards, offering up some vintage supplies for Christmas crafts, etc. Also, I'll be adding some Christmas designs to my <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. Maybe I'll sneak in a little decorating, too...Snow expected tonite, that'll bring on the Christmas spirit!<br /><br />PS Does this photo look like a Martha Stewart ad or what?!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-7771902796942033842008-11-26T08:43:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.066-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!Well, I'm prepping for tomorrow-it's the first Thanksgiving that I'm hosting at our house. Can't wait for Turkey!! I'm shutting down my computer for the next two days-no work, no internet...just food & family.<br />I hope everyone has a yummy, safe, and joyful holiday'<br />HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499690089987712824.post-31035304061036879252008-11-26T08:26:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:02:57.058-08:00TwitterSo, I caved and join <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a>. I met a colleague the other day, a fellow Etsian, Gayle, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098017">Monkey Threads</a>, who recommended it and said it was really fun. So, I signed up and let's see what happens! I'm not sure I totally get it yet, but I'm sure I'll catch on evench.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0