Happy US Thanksgiving!

I realize that it’s only Wednesday and I’m a day early with my Thanksgiving wishes, but I am starting my long weekend a day early.
I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I will be out of town and will have very limited access to my email while away. All orders will [...]

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Holiday Shipping Schedule

The holiday mail rush always makes me paranoid for one reason: What happens if the package doesn’t make it under the tree in time?
To ensure that your package arrives before Dec 25, the following dates for purchases are being suggested as a guideline:

For domestic orders (within the US):  Dec 13
For Canadian destinations: Dec 10
For all [...]

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Support handmade this holiday season

Since 2005, I have been trying to DIY at least 25% of my Christmas gifts. Not only has this been a wallet friendly alternative to buying from the mall, but it also gives that extra touch of personalization to the gift.

 
 
This year, I’m aiming to support handmade for 100% of my gifts. I’ve been flipping [...]

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Still a kid at heart

This past weekend has been filled with a lot of catching up on sleep and baking! Since moving to California, I haven’t had a lot of time (or motivation) to bake. This is partially due to the fact that I have an ill equipped kitchen.
To put things into perspective, I don’t even have a measuring [...]

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Bunnies are a girl’s best friend

I don’t know about all the other bunny owners out there, but my little sidekick is my best friend! She is quite the character and has the funniest personality for a bunny.
Not only is she absolutely adorable (who can say no to such a cute face?), but she also has a habit of cuddling whenever [...]

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Run until you roll your ankle

I realize that it’s already Thursday and I am still experiencing a “case of the Mondays”.
This past weekend was filled with way too much running. I’m definitely not cut out for sprinting, especially in fats that provide zero arch support for my feet. Long story short, I tripped (thanks to my clumsy nature) and rolled [...]

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Friday already?!

Holy wow, I did not realize how quickly this week has flown by. I have been desperately trying to photograph new jewelry for the holidays, but thanks to the Daylight Savings time change, I keep missing the afternoon sun. By the time I’m settled in to start shooting the pieces, there’s not enough natural lighting [...]

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Happy Monday! It’s November!!

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had an enjoyable Halloween weekend! My weekend included eating lots of chocolate and exploring San Fancisco while dressed up as a zombie-sailor. : ) Sounds like a typical weekend in California for me, minus dressing up!
To kick off the month of November, I am sponsoring another giveaway!! This time, [...]

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