High Spirits, Even With This Weather

Today was such a gloomy day. Gotta love that NE Ohio weather. Temperatures in the 60's, then the next day they're in the 30's. Ughh! It's so depressing, spring cannot get here soon enough. So on that note, I'm not quite sure how I was inspired to make these this afternoon. Usually the colors I use when I make things reflect my mood and my overall sense for the day, but today was just not the case. They are pretty fun I'd say!



I actually poured myself a glass of wine while I made them. If you enjoy a refreshing glass of sweet wine, you should definitely try Ferrante's Pink Catawba. It's my absolute favorite!



I've been a very productive gal today! I was able to get so many things done around the house, as well as catch myself up with everything I've been juggling online this past week or two with my little handmade business. I love the busy at-home lifestyle, it makes me want to wake up and get moving every morning. (thanks, Landon!)

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The Little Black Box

I've been pondering the idea of being a participant in The Little Black Box Program and I've finally decided that it's for me.



In a nut shell, assuming you are unfamiliar with it, people who run handmade businesses make and donate samples of their work. Each month, all the contributors' items are put in adorable little black boxes and made available for purchase to those who value the handmade lifestyle. It's a great way to get your products into the hands of those who will really appreciate them and give them a little taste of what you do. It's going to be a lot of work but I am so excited! Hopefully it will lead to a handful of sales and/or referrals. Fingers crossed! I'm sending in 50 samples, each of which will contain a set of 2 of my recycled water bottle wine charms. I've decided to participate in the June boxes, so that gives me plenty of time to get everything together. Anyways, I'll be updating on the status of this new adventure later..

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Team Eco Etsy

Some fun Etsy news. I applied to be a member of Team Eco Etsy about a week ago and had not heard anything, until just now! I've been accepted and I am now a proud member :) This is a very selective group of Etsy sellers that all have the same theme in their shops -- earth friendliness. There is a lengthy list of requirements your shop must have to even be considered. After your shop is reviewed by the currator, you have to explain why your shop would be a good addition to the team and what you have to offer. Pleading is more like it, but hey I'm a happy girl and it definitely made my evening. Note my badge to the left ----->

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