Happy New Year!

New Years Eve... a time to sit back and reflect on the year. So many good things have happened this year and I like to focus on that. It's easy to get caught up in the day to day irritations and dramas, but, they are not what's important. We are so lucky to have all of our children, in-laws and grandchildren with us, healthy and happy. Anything else pales in comparison.
As far as New Year resolutions...I never stick with them, so what's the point in making them. I have, however, just decided to be a better person!  A better wife, Mother, sister , grandmother and friend. I'm looking forward to this year and hope you are too.
Happy New Years everyone!!

Merry Christmas

Another holiday is here. Christmas! I love it. I try very hard to get my shopping done early , so that I can truly enjoy the Holiday season . We are always very busy ... catching up with our families and friends.  This year we have a new grandbaby to celebrate.  We are truly very blessed.
This week a High school classmate of mine passed away. My heart aches for his wife, also a classmate and his family.  No time is good to lose a loved one, but, during the HOlidays hurts even more so.  I lost both of my parents during the HOliday season, so I know what it's like.  This death made me realize how truly lucky and blessed my family is.  I am holding my family a little closer and telling them how much I love them a little more often. 
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a very Healthy and Happy New Year. Blessings to all!

Fall............

While I love summer... being able to run out the door without a coat, boats, hat, etc....after a while I get tired of the heat, the clothes, etc. My favorite season is FALL!! I love it! I love the smells, colors, foods,, harvest festivals, etc. etc..    As soon as the temperatures change, I light my candles and start baking pumpkin and apple desserts, soups and breads.  I also drink my warm drinks... pumpkin cappuccino, hot chocolate and whatever other flavors i currently have in the house. I happen to love all things pumpkin!  I know that Fall is the precursor to Winter... which I despise, but, I can't help myself. I love it!
We went to Door County a few weekends ago, and unfortunately, it rained most of the time we were there. It stopped long enough to enjoy some of the pumpkin patch festival in Egg Harbor. We love hitting all the roadside markets and wineries while we're there. If you've never been to Door County, WI.... make it a point to plan a trip there soon! It's beautiful in Summer or Fall.
Also, now that I'm indoors more often than not... I'll be spending a lot more time in my craft room. That is, as soon as we're done with the remodeling we have going on here at home. ;)
I've added another card to my Etsy shop (Thekardshoppe).... I'll post it here. Please take the time to check out my shop and " follow" me if you'd like. Thanks. :)
Happy Fall!!

It's Fall!

Ahhh, Fall, my favorite time of the year. The cooler temps make me just want to snuggle up with a good book or movie.  I love the smell of fall, the colors, the flavors and on and on and on...
I love all things pumpkin!  I can finally start burning my candles again. Don't get me wrong.... summer is enjoyable, but, FALL.. surpases even the warm, balmy days of summer. I also like wearing fall/winter clothes. Covers up so many more of the imperfections. :)
I'm sure in a few months I'll be begging for the warm days of June, July and August... but, until then... bring on the pumpkin lattes!!

We will never forget!

Etsy Shop

Well, I did it. I opened a shop on Etsy. I've been contemplating doing this for quite some time, but, just never did it. My shop is TheKardShoppe!  I've only got two items on there so far, but, I'm hoping to list more very soon. I'm also hoping that this is the push I need to make more cards and get more creative. Please check my site out on Etsy .

Etsy

I'm thinking that I would like to start making cards and selling them on Etsy. Not really sure what it all entails, but, I'm interested nonetheless. I love making cards and my stock has been getting pretty big . So I thought... why not try to make some money selling them and give other people the opportunity to give handmade cards. They don't have to be made by them, right? ;)
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice for selling on the Etsy site?