7 Days

I just arrived safely from the busiest week ever. I've chronicled parts in photos...

A holiday open house last Saturday. 50+ folks and kids joined us to kick off the season with nibbles, punch and a glass or two of wine. Everything went smoothly except the deviled eggs (the very same eggs that consumed much of my Friday morning....note to self: fresh eggs do not peel well) were never put out. I'm done with deviled eggs.

Beautified the abode inside and out with bows cut from our garden and surrounding woods.

Snow! The first significant snowfall arrived. Both the dog and AnnaB enjoyed a snowball toss and catch game. I did not enjoy shoveling.

She stole my gloves. We are seriously underprepared for this winter. The girl needs:

bibbed snowpants

warm parka

mittens/gloves

smart wool socks

earmuffs (this is her request)

boots

A trip to LL Bean this coming week!

Winterworks at the Hope Spinnery in Hope, Maine. Thanks to Bill for hosting this event!! This was my last show for the year. A great collection of vendors in a most beautiful venue.

Caps from Dory at Worthy Goods. I know someone getting one for X-mas :)

Quilted coasters and multi-purpose cloths from Kirsten at Anabelfuzz. I know someone who will be getting an Anabelfuzz smock, too!

Lovely bonnets from Anabelfuzz as well!

And to top of my week with a sweet note, the most incredible chocolate from Black Dinah Chocolatiers. Pure heaven. My sister and I shared (believe me, it was difficult not to run away and savor this all by myself) milk chocolate "bark" with peanuts, ground coffee beans, and a light sprinkling of sea salt. I think I have found the world's most perfect food!

Winterworks 2009

I will be participating in Winterworks 2009, an Maine Artisan Holiday Sale and Fundraiser at the Hope Spinnery in Hope, Maine. The opening reception and sale is this Friday, December 11th from 6:30-9pm. The sale continues Saturday, December 12th from 10am-5pm. Also vending at the sale are my friends Dory from Worthy Goods and Kirsten from Anabelfuzz.

Hope to see you there!

Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is more time. If that can't be arranged, perhaps you could see fit to slow my time down. You see, it was just summer and, then one morning, I woke to autumn in full swing. Autumn flew by and now it is December. The days are hurtling by like a locomotive and I'm helpless but to stand and be blown by the breeze. Thank you, Santa.

Sincerely, Jen

Free Shipping!!!!

I'm offering free shipping through Monday, November 30th! Yay for the holiday shopping season. Avoid the lines, headaches, and traffic and shop online!

15% to Preble Street

From November 13th to November 19th participating Etsy Maine Team shops are donating 15% of their sales to Preble Street an organization in Portland, Maine which provides accessible, barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty. To see all the shops participating, please check out our team blog here.

As an extra incentive, if you purchase during this time, you will be automatically entered in a drawing to win the earrings pictured above. Shop for the holidays, get a chance to win a pair of lovely hoops, and help those in need in the process! A win/win for all!!

Bench Views

Shop for a Cause

From November 13th to November 19th, I will be donating 15% of my sales to Preble Street, an organization in Maine which provides accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty; and advocates for solutions to these problems.

Over 40 Maine Team members are also participating in this fundraiser. A complete list of shops will be posted on our team blog in the coming days. Please consider purchasing during this time if you have had your eye on any Maine Team items.

In other news, I have new work, but have been slow to add to my shop. However, here's a couple items...the last I need to re-photograph before listing.

earrings

ring

earrings...yet to list