The Family Tree

I would be tickled pink if someone were to get me this Mommy Necklace from Brag About It, with my kids' names and birthstone crystals on it!

Angie

 

It's In the Bag

Olive Green Sackcloth Handbag

by Crazy Boy on Etsy.com

 I could see myself using this bag, fr sure! 

Angie

Devonshire Time -- It's All About the Clock

 

24 inch Devonshire Large Wall Clock

 by Klocktime on Etsy.com

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this wall clock!  It would go so perfectly with my kitchen.

Angie

The Grand Tetons

Grand Teton Mountain Hoody

by Mountain Aven Baby

Isn't this a fun jacket?  This looks like it could be for a boy or girl, and can be custom created for sizes 0-6M to 6T.  Be sure to check out all of the other CUTE things in this Etsy shop!

Angie

I Love You From Here to Kauai

Hawaii Travel Art, I Love You From Here To Kauai, 8x10

by HopSkipJumpPaper on Etsy.com

I love the simple art prints that are in this shop! There are some I see that would make great gifts for friends and family. :-)

Angie

Winter Scarlett Hair Accessories

Fuchsia Rhinestone Flower Headband

by Winter Scarlett

I have purchased several items from this Etsy shop, and I LOVE their products!

Check out the shop to see how you can get 20% off your entire order!

Angie

Happy New Year!

WOW! I know it has been a LONG time since I have done anything with this blog. I'm hoping to maybe change that this year. I LOVED doing this blog, and helping promote others who create handmade products, so hopefully I can do this again. If you have a handmade product or shop that you would like to "promote", please let me know!

Thanks and Happy New Year!

Angie

Just in Time for the Holidays

This gorgeous Serving Platter and Dipping Bowl from Cheryl Wolff Ceramics, is perfect for the holiday dinners and parties when company comes around.

Creamy Caramel

This creamy Caramel Shawl from mucar on Etsy.com is absolutely DREAMY!

Made to Match Gymboree

If your little girl loves Gymboree, she will no doubt love this Alpine Sweetie Bunny Hairbow from BowsbyChristy on Etsy.com.

Beauty Spot

Check out these lovelies from Beauty Spot on Etsy.com.
Don't ya just love 'em?

Happy Fall -- One of my favorite times of the year.

"Patisserie" Paneled Peasant Top by Ginger Louise Clothing

"Fall Festival with Bird" Zipper Pouch by Charm Design

Pumpkin Harvest Earrings from Shy Siren

It's true, I can't stay away. I won't be posting a ton, and I won't be doing giveaways (at least not many), but I will still showcase some of the gorgeous, wonderful, and amazing items on Etsy.com and other handmade marketplaces.

Art + Yard Sale = A HUGE YART Sale!!!!

Etsy.com is hosting a YART Sale. Search for the term "Yart" or "Yart sale" to see all the shops participating in this worldwide sale! June 10-14, 2009. Starts tomorrow!

I'm participating with my Bear River Photo Greetings shop. You can get $2 off of any $15 premade photo greeting card design. Or, if you check out the YART CLEARANCE section, you can get those designs for just $12.50.

Here is a small sampling of what I have to offer:

Love is in the Air

"Love is in the Air" Earrings by Star of the East on Etsy.com

Fork It Over

The perfect Father's Day Gift from a teenager!

"Fork It Over -- Money Clip" from SpoonerZ

What Does Your Life Look Like?

"Because Stress is Bad" Print by The Dreamy Giraffe

Show Your Teacher Some Appreciation

Teacher Rocks by SJ Engraving

Who Turned Out the Lights?

Turning the lights on and off will become fun with light switch plate covers like this one from 3ZArt on Artfire.com. Check out more light switch plate covers HERE and HERE.

Fresh Flowers Go Here

Crystalline Glaze on Porcelain -- Find it HERE.

Tuesday Treasures -- A Giveaway and a Feature

Friday came and went, and I never got to the Friday Feature, so we are doing it today. Today, we are featuring a shop I found when I was searching Etsy.com for earrings: Heather Berry -- Handmade Jewelry.


Let's hear a little bit about the owner and jewelry maker, Heather.

TDB: When did you start making jewelry, and why?
HB: I started making jewelry almost five years ago after buying a little bag of pretty beads at the Milwaukee Public Museum. My stash has been growing since that day.

TDB: What inspires you when you create?
HB: The components inspire me. Often my designs come as a result of an impulse purchase of some supplies and the figuring out how to make something from it.


TDB: Aside from creating jewelry, what else do you enjoy doing?
HB: I love to cook and eat interesting food. I also love gardening and outdoor activities in general. Most summer days I hit the trail with the double stroller or bike and trailer with my two little ones in tow.

TDB: How did you hear about Etsy.com?
HB: I was at my first craft show (where I sold nothing) and a neighboring vendor suggested I try Etsy. I sold my first item about 20 minutes after I listed it. I was so excited. Selling online is far more fun for me than shopping online!


TDB: What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
HB: I get great advice from my husband. He has been my biggest help and supporter. He told me to "just keep going". Starting a business can be tricky and involves a lot of learning as you go. He advised me not to be intimidated by what I didn't know but rather to keep moving forward gleaning knowledge as I went.


TDB: What are three things about you that you LOVE?
HB: This is a hard question!
1. I love that I can cook by instinct. I can't carry a tune, draw a straight line or write an interesting story, but I be creative and successful in the kitchen.
2. I can sleep through a bomb going off.
3. I love that I sometimes surprise myself. I have never considered myself a creative person, so when a new idea pops into my mind and I am able to create it and it looks good and it sells I am usually shocked. Also, many of my creations are romantic and girly and I am a pretty big tomboy. I just love to play and dig in the dirt, so some of my own ideas surprise me.


TDB: If you were given a million dollars, what would you do with it?
HB: I grew up in a house with an income below the poverty line, put myself through college, and my husband ran his own business for the first few years of our marriage, so I have spent much of my life pretty broke. If I were given a million dollars I would probably put it in the bank until the shock wore off then I would:
1. Tithe
2. Buy my husband the jeep he has always wanted.
3. I'd put a huge chunk away so he could retire early and be all mine.
4. Buy a small house in the peaceful Bahamian Out Islands and live happily ever after.

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Now for the fun. Heather has graciously offered to give away a pair of earrings. You can enter to win these Aqua Quartz and Sterling Silver earrings from Heather Berry.


How to Enter:
1. Visit Heather Berry and then come back here and comment on your favorite item. Be sure to leave a valid email address!
2. For another entry, please blog about this feature. Leave a separate comment with the link to your blog post.
3. For another entry, Twitter about this feature/giveaway. Twitter to @dwntownboutique. Leave a separate comment letting me know that you Twittered, along with your Twitter username.
4. For another entry, we'd love to have you follow our blog. You can become a new follower by clicking on "Follow This Blog" up at the top left. Leave a separate comment letting me know that you are a NEW follower.

Deadline to enter is Monday, May 25th at 11:59pm PST.
Giveaway is open worldwide.

Have a great week!
Angie