BUY HOMEMADE... or MAKE IT YOURSELF!

It's that time of year again when we start getting ready

for the Holiday Season.

Actually... I've been thinking about it for a long time, but

now I'm working to pull all those thoughts together.

I enjoy the Holidays so much more if I'm organized.

I have so many projects in-the-works...

some which can't be shared until after Christmas

as my girls do read my blog.

Some I can share in the upcoming days and weeks.

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This is also a good time to buy homemade,

search etsy,

tap into the talent of others,

and support your local

small shops.

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The ADORABLE wall quilt below was made by

Jacquie of Tall Grass Studio.

I saw it on her blog (which I love)

and contacted her to see if she'd consider selling

one of her mini quilt creations.

And she did... and I adore it!!!

The workmanship is flawless & beautiful.

Thank you Jacquie for adding to our Christmas decor!!!

Besides... there's just something special about

displaying items that people you know have made.

I walked past a store window in our cute little town
and 'put my breaks on' when I saw these
whimsical little trees.
They had to come home with me.
And surprise to me...
they were made by a local woman.



I found this wall art in a store this summer
when we were at Green Lake for 3 weeks.
They are photos of architecture or signs that look like
alphabet letters.
I can tell by the back that it is home crafted.
It has nothing to do with the holidays,
although I did consider it as a gift for someone...
for a few minutes.
I just got around to hanging it in this grouping
with a print from etsy,
and
a lithograph
by a Wisconsin artist.



And... shoot!
This is the corner where we put our Christmas tree
so they'll all have to come down pretty soon.

I have so many things to share with you,
but will save the rest for another post.
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I was volunteering in my 1st grade classroom
this morning and I need a nap!

Hugs to you all...
Joni

Thought for the day...

"I get up every morning determined both to
change the world and to have one hell of a good time.
Sometimes that makes planning the day difficult."
~E.B.White