Easter Sunday............& the winner for March

~I'm wishing everyone a truly Blessed Easter~

We are having beautiful Spring weather here in NC, perfect for playing outside and having Easter Egg Hunts. Do y'all remember those from your childhood? Not so much like the ones my Grandchildren would attend today. There were home dyed eggs, not the plastic ones filled with candy and goodies. We had baskets that we kept year after year, (my Mom still has a few of them from when we were kids) and sat out for the Easter bunny to fill. Oh, how fun!

Anyway, hoping you all have a BLESSED EASTER 2010! Hubby and I went to my Mom's yesterday to have our family meal. We traditionally have ham and potato salad for the holiday. Not sure why exactly...just something we have always done. We had a nice visit with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, my oldest daughter and grandchildren and my niece brought her children---including the new baby twins! She drove by herself with four children from Durham to Trinity. Pretty long haul with no help. Don't think I would do it. It was a REAL nice gathering, not so overwhelming like Christmas can be.

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What a week this has been. So many highs and lows....I 'm not used to the emotions that I've been experiencing the past few days. One minute, I'm fine, the next almost a basket case. For those that don't know me........I'm never that way. Hopefully, things will improve this week.

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The winner for my March web site giveaway is:

Melissa P. from Griffin, GA.

Congratulations!

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I haven't decided what the giveaway is going to be for April. I'll come up with something in the next few days and get it posted. In the meanwhile, you can still get your name entered in the usual ways!

I want to Thank everyone that has enters every month! I can't believe all the folks that take the time to do so!

I'm thinking about maybe doing more than one drawing a month, what do ya think??

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I have extended the specials of the week over at my web site. I didn't realize the flowers had sold out and bird on a pincushion was coming up regular price. I'll leave it sale priced for a little while, so if you missed out, you can still have a chance to purchase.

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Be back soon with more of what I did this past week!

Have a Great Sunday!

Hugs,

Shari

Freezin' Saturday Morning..............

Is it as cold for y'all, as it is here in NC? I have been just about to freeze to death this week. Have tried to stay in as much as possible, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and venture out. A few times out to the grocery store, Walmart, Lowes and the post office. That's about as far as I could make it. Oh, and a couple of trips to the vet with Mr. Jake.

I found out a couple of days ago that (my) Walmart is no longer going to be selling fabric!!! This really stinks to me, as I'm sure it has and does to folks all over the country. We have no where to buy anything fabric related without driving to Winston-Salem or Greensboro. Do any of you know if they will continue to sell fiberfill in the boxes????

I've actually been pretty busy this week working on orders. Dolls seem to be the item of the week....orders for ten on hand right now. That's rather unusual for me. Pillow orders are coming in right along with the dolls. Wood items are a close third....

Question for y'all....do you decorate for Valentine's Day or go right to Spring/Easter? I usually have a few Snowmen out for January, then put out my Valentine goodies a couple of weeks before the Holiday. Do most folks even bother?

I made this cute little handpainted sign with a heart and have already sold one.

So, I think I'll add it to my web site.

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Yesterday, I added a few things to my Etsy store and will be adding a few more goodies soon. I kinda like the idea of selling on Etsy and on my blog, 'cause you can have control over the shipping charges.

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I'm still having a 20% off sale over at my web site through today, so check that out if you get a chance. And don't forget to keep entering the January Giveaway!

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This was a special request that I was asked to do for a gift. I might offer these on my site as well....hand-painted, not stenciled. This one is purple and white, no antiquing....quite a change for me.

Here's another cutie that I made during Christmas...I think she has the most unique personality! LOL!!

Well, that's about it for now.

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari

Shari's Friday Favorites

When I first crawed out of bed this morning, it was a little drippy and droopy outside. But, as the morning has progressed...the sun came out and I thought to myself, this might be an okay day. As lunch time approached it was pouring down rain and the wind was blowing. It was like this most of the day, until dinner time. The rain has finally stopped, but it seems cold to me in the house.


Hubby has been on vacation (again) today. I had a few things planned for him to do, but they didn't pan out, so maybe next time. I got early as I usually do and looked around at a few blogs. I think I have finally figured out how to blog everyday. Just get up 2 hours early and you'll have plenty of time to read and post. LOL!!

We went to breakfast and had a really nice time. We ran in to some friends and had a nice visit...Then on to Lowes looking for new kitchen light fixtures. I must say it wasn't as much fun as I would have liked. Even less for Bill I think. We couldn't find anything that would work. We need three and I would like for them all to co-ordinate. One over the sink, one ceiling mounted and one hanging one tol go over the table. This is harder than you might think. I want a black finish and everything that I thought I could use was the wrong finish. Bill's not too thrilled about buying new fixtures and the thought of painting them is just not in the plan. But, we'll see......


Today's favorites........

Fabulous Burgandy Red Pottery

Primitive Wood Box

They don't have a home yet, cause I just found them yesterday. But, as soon as I find a spot, I'll let ya know.



Here are some of the things I have finished this week.........

EASTER is on the way!!!

Now I've learned my ABC's!

Special Request~smaller size table bench~

More coming tomorrow!!!

Until then.
Hugs and Blessings,
Shari

Simple Woman's Daybook

Better late than never, huh? Just got around to doing this for today. I had a very busy day, but one of my resolutiuons was to try and do this on a regular basis, SO................

FOR TODAY January 26th, 2009...

Outside My Window only a slight breeze and it's dark except for the gas light, I see a couple walking up the street, arm in arm...
I am thinking it's been a very short day and it's later than I thought...
I am thankful for friends that like to talk on the phone and listen to my woes...
From the kitchen, dinner has long since passed and everything is washed and put away...
I am wearing black jeans, black turtleneck and RED pullover sweater ...
I am creating nothing very exciting, but thinking about some new stitcheries ...
I am going to get finished with my chores, have a cup of tea and get ready for bed...
I am reading the brand new Country Sampler magazine...
I am hoping that my test results are better tomorrow...
I am hearing faint TV sounds coming from the bedroom...
Around the house I need to paint a few frames for the hallway, make a few pillows for my bed and the number one thing is finish my craft space....
One of my favorite things lately is looking at other prim homes and reading about them...
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: finish some orders, go to the doctor (again) and make some things for Spring.

Bakers Dozen Grungy Homespun Hearts

These will be available soon on my web site at a bargain price!

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Until next time,

Hugs,

Shari