Branch Designs ~ One of my favorite etsy shops

Last week I was just browsing about etsy and I came across a fantastic shop.

I am a potter-wanna-be. I know absolutely nothing about it, but I admire the shapes, colors and function of pottery. I drool over hand made vessels, bowls and vases. And when I stumbled on Sarah's shop I stopped in my tracks. She represents everything that I love - combining nature, whimsy and practicality in beautiful useful items.

If you are a lover too, you must visit Branch Designs and stroll through her shop. Go slowly ~ I'll warn you each piece holds little detailed surprizes as you view each wonderful piece!



Here is a snippet about Sarah that makes me love her shop even more! (I just know we would be kindred spirits if we met in real life)
My name is Sarah Branch. I'm happily living back in my hometown with my little family.
Its beautiful here, the ocean, beaches and woods leave me constantly amazed and inspired.
Making pots is one of my favorite things to do.I'm all about function...i love making things for people to use and appreciate. I want my pots to bring joy and character and maybe a little quirkiness into your everyday life.
I love making jewelery and sewing bags too..but its what i do when i cant make pots...and have some very rare free time.
Most recently i graduated from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design...but since then haven't stayed in one place long enough to set up a studio..until recently! I am now a proud squater in my very own little piece of shed....life is good!!


So, I could see my day starting early in the morning sipping some coffee from this beautiful cup:


While knitting a soft and warm scarf using this fabulous yarn bowl that will keep my yarn from rolling of the porch:


And then desperately trying to decide which buttons to attach to the scarf ~ Oh, the choices are just too hard!




Hoping you will stop by and say hello to Sarah ~ She has much, much more than what is displayed here. ♥♥♥

Felted Wool Bowl - Poppy Dish

As the world is blooming around me this summer I can't help but take in all the gorgeous colors and shapes. I have some day lilies, tiger lillies, daisies and phlox in full bloom and they are all a great inspiration to me. It amazes me how each flower is diffent and has such detailed structures.

Although my intrepretation is not quite as detailed as Mother Nature provides, it makes me happy create my little bowls based on my surroundings.

This simple Felted Wool Poppy Dish is just perfect to add to any home decorating project. It has vibrant colors and bold simple shapes. Use it by your door to put your keys and pocket change in or on your dresser to keep your bracelets organized.




This bowl and a great selection of other felted wool bowls are available in both my etsy shop and artfire studio.

Romantic Rose Bud Trellis Wool Bowl

The funny thing about making felted bowls is that I never know how each one will turn out once it comes out of the washing machine. I try to predict, but it is always a surprise to me in the end.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results of my newest rose bud trellis bowl ~~ Romantic, Soft and Lovely. What a great addition to a country cottage home or that unique gift for a special woman in your life!

Etsy Hookers 1st Annual Christmas in July Event

Set aside some time tonight to browse the etsyhookers shops!



We are having our first annual Christmas in July event between 6 - 12 pm EST and you will not believe the great selection of gifts you will find. Along with various different special sales and offers, you just can't go wrong! So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable and get some of your Christmas shopping done tonight. All in the comfort of your own home with no traffic and crazy shoppers to deal with!

If you are a do it yourselfer - just check out all the patterns that are on sale ~ many BOGO and you will have plenty of time to create your mastepieces before Christmas!

Come on in and join us. At 6 pm EST look for us in the forums with a complete list of participants! Each crafter will have their own fantastic specials - whether it is % off, BOGO, free shipping or free gifts, you just can't go wrong! See you there!


Here is a teaser ~~~


















I will be offering 20% off purchase price (not counting shipping) on all orders that have "Hooker Christmas" in note to seller in my esty shop.
♥ ♥ EARLY BIRDS ARE WELCOME ALL DAY LONG ♥ ♥

Vintage Buttons

Daryl stopped at an estate sale on the way home from work last night and brought me home a huge.... I mean huge.. bag of vintage buttons. These buttons are in pristine, brand new condition still on the original cards. What a find! I was thrilled.

And although I love buttons, there is just no way I can use all these buttons through out my life time, so I've decided to share these great finds with others. I took out the ones I wanted (you will see some of them on future scarfettes!) I am still sorting through and getting them organized, but I have started to list a few sets for sale on etsy.

Don't you just love these??





Be on the look out for more added daily!

Back to Work

Well, today I go back to work after a 10 day vacation. I'd rather be at the beach...
I guess I will only dream about it today!

From boygirlboygirldesign ~ Too cute onesie for your little squirt ~~




NewEnglandQuilter makes wonderful matching games ~~ Go sailing with this one:



I am in love with this bracelet from lakeeriebeachglass ~ So smooth and the colors are fantastic!




Isn't this pendant from liltinpurse adorable?




Yes - here is where I want to be today ~~ AllieArt4Children says it all!




Well, it's off to work I go......

Have a great day!

Sunday Morning

Warren has gone home and life is back to normal here. I will miss the little bugger but I know he is happy back home with his Mom and Dad.

We had severe thunder storms off and on yesterday and through out the night yesterday, but woke up to a bright sunny day. Daryl and I resumed our walking schedule (we certainly didn't need to walk when Warren was here - he kept us hopping all day long!)

But now, it's back to business. I knit up a scarf and a couple scarflettes last week and they are available on etsy and artfire. And I have finally written up a pattern for the classic cable scarflette which is being tested by a wonderful woman who has been knitting for 40 years. When she gets done trying it out, I hope to have it available for sale for $5 on etsy.

New this week is a fabulous wool/silk blend cabled scarf in lucious chocolate brown. This scarf is thick, soft and warm!



Also new is a wool/acrylic blend scarflette in a double seed pattern. Just right to keep off the chill and the natural color will look great with any outfit.


This new 100% wool ribbed cable scarflette in a rich deep blue is incredibly soft and warm.


Hoping you will stop by my etsy shop and artfire studio this coming week as I will have some brand new felted bowls and another new scarflette!