tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.comments2009-11-07T17:56:10.735-05:00Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06887195944603610053info@limestonecreekherbals.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-39241892660511004402009-11-07T13:46:21.502-05:002009-11-07T13:46:21.502-05:00When it comes to packaging, I need all the help I can get. Thanks for sharing these!<br /><br />ChristiCharm and Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930920593855400694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-27819589881031487112009-11-04T21:28:07.010-05:002009-11-04T21:28:07.010-05:00Thanks for this. I can&#39;t wait to try some of these ideas!!<br />Rolane<br />The Vintage BarnThe Vintage Barnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17100007011430885455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-23778338485219977302009-11-04T15:22:06.269-05:002009-11-04T15:22:06.269-05:00Great post. I need to get prepared for the <br />holidays!!SweetAnneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707990672213846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-44858007915024810242009-11-04T13:43:18.875-05:002009-11-04T13:43:18.875-05:00Thanks for sharing these timely tips. I had read Erin&#39;s article in the past....and I can tell you first hand that her packaging is sumptious! I&#39;ll be checking out the other articles too. :-)Cindyhttp://www.sweetbeadstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-61543067532452833292009-10-31T14:39:07.290-04:002009-10-31T14:39:07.290-04:00Thanks Cindy. It&#39;s a lot of fun to find these--though I often have to fight for my turn at the computer!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-63419599494991387592009-10-31T10:04:58.830-04:002009-10-31T10:04:58.830-04:00Thank you for this great round up- I&#39;m making my way through reading the articles. I was immediately drawn to the one about Rachel Aswell as I love that style (I had wondered what was going to happen with her compnany)...and also the Etsy article. The pictures in the little people street project are great..what a neat idea!! Thanks for dong the legwork and sharing with us!Cindyhttp://www.sweetbeadstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-85868952612142939032009-10-28T11:03:30.157-04:002009-10-28T11:03:30.157-04:00I went to France two years ago with my mother, 2 aunts, a cousin and friend. Although most of the trip was spent in the Provence area, we did have a (too) short time in Paris. Next fall I&#39;m landing in Paris and staying for the whole week! I started French lessons last month (its&#39; been many years). Cannot wait to return.Design Coachhttp://www.mecdesignstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-27189488693352911402009-10-26T12:59:39.015-04:002009-10-26T12:59:39.015-04:00Yeah, it is stressful doing it all yourself. I have recently come to the conclusion that I am best at designing and teaching but selling and manufacturing burns me out.<br />I have to learn to delegate! It is my goal to continue on until I am at the point where I can pay someone to fold my laundry and clean my house - leaving me time with the kids and my ideas!missficklemedia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-65341156913248019102009-10-26T12:54:49.602-04:002009-10-26T12:54:49.602-04:00How lovely!<br /><br />I&#39;m so glad you got to go!<br /><br />One day for me, I will go, too.missficklemedia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-67679642443075244262009-10-25T23:11:37.335-04:002009-10-25T23:11:37.335-04:00With questions floating through her mind and utterly distracting her from finishing her afternoon activities, Katie decided to get on with the inevitable and drive over the the old house. <br /><br />Her aunt&#39;s house was a good two hour drive from home, but the rich autumn colors along the New England river in addition to the curiosity of what lay inside that old attic made it trip go by faster than she had remembered.<br /><br />Before she knew it the old Victorian mansion was coming into view. As she pulled up the drive her hands became sweaty with anticipation and a bit of anxiety. <br /><br />Fiddling with the key in her hand she opened the car door, and with determination and purpose strode towards the large Victorian porch. As she climbed the wide steps memories rushed back of summers past. <br /><br />&quot;Hello, you must be Katelyn&quot;. <br /><br />Startled, Katie jumped back a step and wobbled a bit as she tried to regain her balance. The stranger grabbed her elbow saving her from a nasty fall. <br /><br />&quot;Thanks. That would have been embarrassing.<br />&quot;I&#39;m sorry it&#39;s been so long since I&#39;ve been down this way.. Do I know you?&quot; Katie couldn&#39;t help but examine the handsome man in front of her. He was tall, broad and oh so good looking. With caramel eyes, and a strong jaw, not to mention very kissable full lips it was hard to stop staring. Who was he and how did she get so lucky? Did he come with the house? She couldn&#39;t help thinking Aunt Aggie&#39;s mischievous influence was at work here.<br /><br />&quot;How rude of me, sorry, I didn&#39;t mean to scare you. No we haven&#39;t met, I recognized you from the photos your aunt left with the office. My names Mark, Mark Wells of Bruxton and Wells Attorneys. I was just locking up the old place. I came down to make sure everything was secured and safe. We sometimes get wanderers around here that like to settle in if a house has been vacant for a while.&quot; Mark smiled and let go of her elbow to Katie&#39;s dismay. &quot;I&#39;m actually a bit surprised to see you here this soon. I just sent the package out a couple of days ago.&quot;<br /><br />&quot;Yeah.. well, to tell you the truth I was a bit shocked to get the package and couldn&#39;t help my curiosity. Aunt Aggie&#39;s been gone for almost a year.&quot;<br /><br />&quot;Yes it was sad when she passed, Aggie was quite a character. She left specific instructions in her will for the package to be mailed one week before Halloween&quot; <br /><br />&quot;Why? That&#39;s kind of creepy even for Aggie?&quot; <br /><br />Mark smiled &quot;I can see how you would feel that way, but really there&#39;s nothing in this old house but a bunch of antiques and dust. Don&#39;t spook yourself, it&#39;s a great solid structure that just needs a little TLC. <br />&quot;Well, I better be going. I&#39;ve got to get back to the office or they&#39;ll think I&#39;m playing hooky. It was nice running into you Katelyn.&quot;<br /><br />&quot;You can call me Katie, it was nice to meet you too.&quot; <br /><br />&quot;I&#39;ll be getting in touch with you soon regarding the details of the deed transfer&quot; As Mark passed Katie on the steps she could smell a hint cologne, just enough to make her want to plunge her face into his chest and inhale. <i>&quot;get a grip Katie&quot;</i> she thought. <br /><br />&quot;Oh, OK. So you have my number?&quot; Katie blushed.<br /><br />&quot;Yes Mam, but why don&#39;t I give you my card too. You can give me a call anytime if you have any questions.&quot; <br /><br />Handing her the card Mark&#39;s hand brushed her&#39;s and Katie could feel the blood rush to her face. She hadn&#39;t felt this infatuated in ages, what the heck was wrong with her? <br /><br />She watched Mark walk towards the side of the house and saw his car which was practically hidden from the drive by a massive oak. As he pulled out of the yard she waved and turned towards the front door. <br /><br />Feeling giddy, and stupid at the same time she tried to gather her thoughts together and prepare herself for some Nancy Drew action. <br /><br />She was going to explore that great house and attic to finally solve the nagging questions that had been in the back of her mind for a long, long time.Jennie Baerhttp://www.homeberries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-89338125916769588542009-10-25T21:38:42.361-04:002009-10-25T21:38:42.361-04:00It took Katie almost a week to decide what to do with the keys . She left them to sit on her countertop next to the bananas and every time she passed by , she gave a furrowed glance. Was there really anything left in the attic? Could it be something valuable, or was it just a projection of an old woman&#39;s fanciful imagination? <br />When she finally found the courage to pick up the keys again, she allowed her fingers to rub back and forth across the cool metal, warmed by her body heat. It was as if the keys came alive in her hand, and suddenly, they jogged another distant memory in her mind...Jen R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-17115033952330376772009-10-22T07:24:37.244-04:002009-10-22T07:24:37.244-04:00I went to Paris about 4 years ago, would love to go again! Thanks for a wonderful post. Suzie. xxxItch2stitch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17215149035079179279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-69477828724720517342009-10-21T17:15:16.663-04:002009-10-21T17:15:16.663-04:00I would LOVE to go to Paris. Thank you!!<br />Rolane<br />The Vintage BarnThe Vintage Barnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17100007011430885455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-8683820650439554972009-10-19T07:39:29.296-04:002009-10-19T07:39:29.296-04:00Thanks for sharing your story here Jennie. I too have been struggling with pursuing my real bliss for a couple of years now. I know what I want to do to make me truly happy, I just can&#39;t make it happen at the moment. The offshoots will hopefully keep me going in the right direction until I can get there. I&#39;m glad you are finally doing what you truly love, you are definitely an inspiration to all of us!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06887195944603610053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-27204401179084769182009-10-17T23:41:13.227-04:002009-10-17T23:41:13.227-04:00I know I don&#39;t get over to the forums very often anymore, but I am truly grateful for the ladies that have inspired me to be true to myself. <br /><br />I love the new bliss I&#39;m going through and hope it lasts for a very long time- hopefully my life. :D<br /><br />Thank you all for your sweet words.<br /><br />JennieJennie Baerhttp://www.homeberries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-12541178967561835202009-10-17T09:06:41.907-04:002009-10-17T09:06:41.907-04:00Hello from a poet in Nouméa <br />Thanks for sharingLilas Conutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493019562390769901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-1212572231529880402009-10-15T17:34:22.966-04:002009-10-15T17:34:22.966-04:00I am in the midst of figuring out how to make my passion my profession. Thanks for the inspiration-Karen Platnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030934667068805793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-46976290313932222862009-10-15T12:43:24.999-04:002009-10-15T12:43:24.999-04:00Hi Jennie! I loved reading your story and thanks for sharing such a personal journey with all of us. You are an inspiration!<br /><br />RoxiRoxihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09370054218403204278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-19308885916786916022009-10-14T17:38:18.603-04:002009-10-14T17:38:18.603-04:00Great story - thanks for sharing! Keep doing what you love!Sophias Stylehttp://www.sophiasstyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-37758846535845803362009-10-14T11:09:47.243-04:002009-10-14T11:09:47.243-04:00Hi Jeannie, Thank you for sharing. Your story brought tears to my eyes during my am rush to get kids off to school. Im happy for you on your clear path. Sometimes we are so busy wearing different hats we dont keep the one that fits. You are a talented artist and of good heart.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />Virginia Shawver<br />The Rusty BirdVirginia Shawverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817596858690721383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-13341988734211540822009-10-10T16:42:44.887-04:002009-10-10T16:42:44.887-04:00Thanks Gaia, it was fun researching all the info!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-22723110196080951412009-10-09T23:54:33.282-04:002009-10-09T23:54:33.282-04:00I love things Egyptian. Interesting info. And I too love the autumn pic. Thanks for sharing.Gaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15069503364553279367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-79107414881958289872009-10-06T11:06:07.122-04:002009-10-06T11:06:07.122-04:001. Crisp, cool air<br />2. Cozy blankets<br />3. Gorgeous colors of nature<br />4. Pumpkins<br />5. Halloween!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-39737911059074702922009-10-05T13:14:50.974-04:002009-10-05T13:14:50.974-04:00Rolane <br />The Vintage Barn<br />1. Crisp days and cold nights<br />2. Dusk campfires in our back yard pit complete with snuggly blankets.<br />3. Soup simmering on the stove awaiting the family meal.<br />4. Brilliant colors of the changing leaves.<br />5. Going to the pumkin patch with our children....<br />LOVE FALLThe Vintage Barnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17100007011430885455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497210367278129978.post-24899787866458075852009-10-05T13:00:37.908-04:002009-10-05T13:00:37.908-04:001.Spicy scented candles. <br />2.Cozy throws<br />3.Firey colored trees<br />4.Fires in the fireplace<br />5.Sweater weather. <br />Loved the image. It is gorgeous!<br />Xo,<br />TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15082704384557738630noreply@blogger.com