Wednesday Welcome: Handmade by Firefli

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Handmade by FireFli of Reno, Nevada. A fitting shop name for this jewelry and accessory maker who is also a firefighter! When you're in need of an accessory to brighten your day or dress up an outfit, look no further. You can also visit her brand new blog: Confessions from a Firefli.

Wednesday Welcome: SOiNTOiT

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to SOiNTOiT in Penn Valley, CA. Pam Reinhardt is a mixed media artist. She works with acrylic paints, inks, oil pastels, watercolors, found items and more. Her CarveBoardArt will be featured in the May 2010 issue of Somerset Studio Magazine. Visit Pam's blog to see more of her work!

Wednesday Welcome: ShainasTemaris

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to ShainasTemaris. If you, like me, want to learn how the art of Temari originated, you can read about the history of these Japanese thread balls at http://www.temari.com. Each ball in the shop is handcrafted from the mari core to the embroidery design, and each one is unique!

Friday Favorites: Staying Home

If you are in or near the the mid-Atlantic states today, then you are more than aware that we are expecting (and getting) a HUGE snowstorm. We're talking record-setting snow totals. We are likely going to see even more snow than the 26 inches we got on December 19th. This is not the usual weather pattern here in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area. We are hunkered down for the next 24 to 48 hours at least, and our fingers are crossed that we don't lose power!

When I worked as a nurse I had to go in to work no matter what the weather did, or at times I'd have to stay there if the next shift could not get into work. Napping in a hospital bed is a bit creepy. So I chose today's Friday Favorites theme because I'm so happy to be stayin' home!

Wednesday Welcome: brandE*art

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to brandE*art in Hampton, VA. This faux painter by trade also enjoys making these pretty wooden purses in her spare time. There are more to choose from in the shop, stop by for a look!