Time Off

(Image from Anne Taintor website.)

I'm off to the beach tomorrow. Whoo hoo!

I just sent out three cute t-shirts. They were peace signs. I fully intended to take their picture all lined up on the clothes line, but totally forgot. Oh well!

Be back soon.

Would you like to know my predictions?

It's crazy how these things are always happening to me... I was out thrifting one day and found this very appealing knit. I liked the neutral color, yet lovely texture and pattern. I grabbed it. I'm pretty sure I paid a whole dollar for the yard. Well only a few days later in my mailbox arrives the Anthropologies catalog with this photo of this dress on the cover. Tell me they do

not look similiar?

Remember this post? In my humble opinion, but on my style radar this is what I'm feeling???

Coming Soon...

It's all about the "shabby chic". Think antique roses, whites and shades of neutral. Sweet florals especially soft blues, greens, and pinks. Artists like Rachel Ashwell , Tanya Whelan, or Pam Garrison have got the ticket!

Hubby DIY

We're all a bit crafty these days. I love, love, loved this bench in the Sundance catalog, but couldn't justify the price. Only a few weeks later when I walked outside my betrothed was lovingly giving his own craft a whirl. He is a handy man!

Now we have our own version. Made from the fence that fell over a few months ago. :)

Tacky decor, I know, I know... I haven't decorated yet, but I pretty much want it to look like ANY room in the Sundance catalog when I'm finished. I guess I better DIY a quilt with those kind of prices!!

If you don't already get the Sundance catalog. Sign up the pictures are gorgeous, the style is novel, and you get a mug shot of Robert Redford in every issue. I found this great website for catalogs. It's called Catalog Choice. You can make an account and browse many catalogs, as well as cancel catalogs you may get that you no longer wish to get. They have a paper-friendly motivation so they don't sell your info to every other catalog company!

Fresh Eggs

Most of the hens over yonder at Back Yard Farming are starting to lay eggs. The girls hate to see any go to waste, so there is a contest involving egg recipes. It looks like fun, and there are many prizes to be won. The apron pictured above is one of the prizes. Head on over and take a look.

Speaking of prizes mary f., ashley, megan, stacy, and mary n. your stationary packs will be heading out tomorrow.

It's a Bake Sale

Because who doesn't love a cupcake? If you look closely you can see there is one missing...hmmmm???

Cupcakes are not just for tea parties anymore, they are everywhere. You can decorate with them. Put your sewing pins in them. For cupcake love check out Take the Cake devoted soley to cupcakes, plus find a cupcakery near you.

Maybe next year we'll make something like these?

Cupcake T's coming to the shop soon!

Simple Pleasures

Like three year old girls with sparkly pink shoes, and red berries from Nandina bushes, it doesn't take much to make me happy.

Today I am amused by Craft Sanity's podcast with Anna Marie Horner. She is so inspiring! {I will admit to a slight case of career and blog envy.}

And these links could keep me busy for hours. Art, Art, and more Art!

http://simplystated.realsimple.com/home/2008/03/affordable-art.html

http://www.thing-of-beauty.com/100-great-artists-etsy-you-might-want-to-visit

one more added

http://pikaland.com/

Signs of Life

Although a "cool" front blew in this evening (cooler than the 85 degrees it was this afternoon), earlier in the week I snapped these pictures of the "flourishing" container gardens. The top pics are sweet 100's (cherry tomatoes) and a little basil. The bottom pics are some Kentucky pole beans climbing a tee pee.




Are you an urban homesteader? A backyard farmer? A novice, suburban rookie? Do you want more gardening posts, then don't forget to check out Backyard Farming, even Blue Yonder is reading! She is so cool, she makes me want to home school and bake pies...all of us at Backyard Farming agree. ;)

www.jedidiahsnovelties.com

Hello readers, I need your feedback. It is time for me to renew my website subscription, and I'm curious how you all feel about it.

• Do you think the website is a must??
• How much do you love it?
• Do you think to convey Jed's first impression accurately, the website is required?
• How often do you visit the website??
• Do you think I can accomplish a professional appearance with my blog, flickr account, and etsy store??
• Do you think a first time viewer would be able to see all the products offered easily without the website?

In the very near future I will probably phase out the greeting card section of Jed's. I mean how can I compete with these fine stationary companies?? I intend to focus a little more on my art and offer post cards and prints of my original artwork.

Sooo, I have a fun little contest....the first five readers to leave a "feedback" comment will receive a sampler pack of greeting cards. So hurry and speak your mind!