Rapid Cart from Artfire

I've just added Rapid Cart from Artfire to my blog. After some research that seems pretty postitive, I thought I'd give it a try. You'll find it over to the right.

I'd love to hear from anyone that's had some experience with it!

Thanks in advance.

Our First Cookout of the Year...

It was just one of those spur of the moment things...
It felt like spring.
It wasn't too warm or too cool.
The birds were singing.
The kids were playing ball.
The pups were chasing the kids playing ball.
The pups were stealing the ball.
The bugs hadn't found any of us yet.
It was just one of those spur of the moment things.
The food was simple but yummy.
An extraordinary, ordinary day done just right!

New Spring Colors!

I've just finished some Gadget cases in newly released spring fabric from Red Rooster.

These larger padded gadget cases a have been a big hit. The Padded Gadget Case and Padded Gadget Wristlet have the same size pouch but different "connections". The Case has a swivel hook that can attach to your belt loop, purse, diaper bag, keys, laptop or backpack. The Wristlet has a fabric wristlet attached to a swivel clasp that can either attach to the zipper (that way I'm sure mine is closed before I pick it up) or to the ribbon loop on the side.

They both are lined in fleece or quilted padding and gave a 4.25 by 6 inch pouch to fit a cell phone, Blackberry, Treo, FlipVideo, small digital camera, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, Mp3, glasses, you name it! It can also make a nice hands-free take along for dog walking with room enough for some treats and some baggies. Custom features can include either an inside our outside pocket, different sizing or fabric.

Yeah! Happy Spring!

Tweet Tweet!

Okay, I'm enjoying this Twitter thing. Can't say I really "got it" at first. I mean, I got it, I just wasn't sure I wanted to. It looked interesting, maybe even fun and if it helps my business, that's a plus but....just how do I fit even one more little thing into my day?!?

The answer came with a big Ah-ha for me. I don't have to fit it anywhere! Imagine that! I do it just to enjoy it. A little here, a little there. Okay, maybe more than a little sometimes....I do more hopping like a little bird from one place to the next than "tweeting". Or is that part of the tweeting. I don't really know. And I have a feeling that if I try too hard to find out it might loose some of it's charm.

So I'm off to do a little tweeting...

Oh, and if you'd like to "tweet" with me click the little birdie over there on the right!

I got a Makeover...

I've been looking for the perfect update to my brand for my online stores and my retail and I found a great designer on Etsy at OceanfrontStudio.

Neil did a great job adapting one of his wonderful creations to my sites. And he gave wonderful customer service, as well.

If you're contemplating a new look or your first set-up, pop by OceanfrontStudio!

Never stop learning...

Whoa! Everyday's a new adventure in blog-land!

You start looking at one thing and you just never know where you're going to wind up...
I've found so many cool things (can I still say "cool"?) I just don't know where to start. Or stop, for that matter.

The Vintage Village lead to Twitter....Twitter lead to ByHand.me... which reminded me that I needed to upgrade my Flickr space and then, well I'm not sure where I went next!

So, if like me, you find yourself somewhere(here) and you're not sure how you got here, or where you're going...take a look to the right and check out someplace you didn't plan to go.

Like Helen Keller said... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."

Something New...

I was looking for a pretty, fun identy for my page on The Vintage Village (more about that later) and came across someone with a great little site who made this wonderful banner and a sweet avatar for me. I'm partial to birds....okay, especially pretty birds. My mom and dad loved birds and we always had feeders all around the yard. I've passed it on to my children and now my two little grandsons who love to sit and watch the birds. It's a great cuddly, quiet time thing to do.

Anyway... you can find LisasMenagerie on Etsy at http://www.lisasmenagerie.etsy.com/

Lisa did a great job, was quick and gave great customer service! She has some great things so stop by and see her!

Now as for finding The Vintage Village...I must admit, I had some help. The creator of The Vintage Village is my cousin, Lora. We come from a family of "vintage lovers". My favorite things in my home are an eclectic collection(oh...say that three times fast!) of old family things, things my mom and I found together when I was young and things I've picked up here and there. I love the pieces. I love the stories and the mysteries. I love the connections. I love the eco-friendliness of it. And, I love the memories.

Take a peek at The Vintage Village on Ning if you haven't already. You can click on the link to the right.