Posted in Handiwork, Window Shopping on Nov 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
Today’s the day! A whole week has flown by since I announced I was giving away a pencil sketch of Jane Austen’s memorable matchmaker, Miss Emma Woodhouse. Now it’s time to discover the name of the winner! Here’s how…
First of all, I write out all the entrants’ names on bits of paper and dump them [...]
Posted in Handiwork, Movies, Quoteables, Window Shopping on Oct 30th, 2008 30 Comments »
“And you have forgotten one matter of joy to me,” said Emma, “and a very considerable one–that I made the match myself. I made the match, you know, four years ago; and to have it take place, and be proved in the right, when so many people said Mr. Weston would never marry again, may [...]
Posted in Health & Beauty, Window Shopping on Oct 23rd, 2008 2 Comments »
Today was an Etsy Day! I added three new items to my vintage shop, and spent way too much time staring goggle-eyed at other Etsians’ mind-bogglingly imaginitive creations. I hope you won’t mind if I share a few of my favorites…
Soft Merino Bracelets, by easternsky
Orchid SCARF with lilac Flowers, by tijusai
Trio of Neckwarmer Patterns (Crochet) [...]
Posted in Window Shopping on Sep 19th, 2008 4 Comments »
I finally got around to posting a few vintage items in my Etsy shop (http://joyofhome.etsy.com/). Snooping around the local thrift stores, I found these treasures at bargain prices, and now, yes indeed! I’m trying to sell them for gigantic profit.
To increase my chances of a sale or two, I spent way too long shooting and [...]
Posted in Window Shopping on Aug 19th, 2008 No Comments »
new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5990218, ‘favorites’,'gallery’,4,2).renderIframe();
Posted in Window Shopping on Jun 26th, 2008 3 Comments »
Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
CharacterSketch.etsy.com
At last I’ve got up the courage to open an Etsy shop of my own! Ever since the girls started selling their Wee Flower Folk on Etsy (http://handiworksgifts.etsy.com/), I had been agonizing over what I could make, myself. I like sewing and crafts in theory, but [...]
Posted in Window Shopping on Jun 14th, 2008 No Comments »
Petal Pink Inspiration Pack 2 - by Knitsational
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Primadonna - by CoutureHats
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Vintage Mannequin Tags - by DuctTapeAndDenim
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Sorbet Ruffle Apron [...]
Posted in Window Shopping on Oct 18th, 2007 5 Comments »
Etsy
Buy Handmade
handiworksgifts
After some much-needed encouragement from Amanda K., I decided to sign up for a seller’s account on Etsy, an online store which allows users to buy and sell handmade arts and crafts. My younger sisters have long wished to start their own business, selling the little Wee Flower Folk dolls they design and [...]
Hello–my name is Janna! I am a Christian young woman, finding joy every day in my home, my family, and my Savior.