Some of the things on my wishlist...

A friend on Facebook commented this week that she kept adding to her wishlist as she was shopping for other people.  So these are some of the things I am adding to my list as I am doing my shopping for everyone else.  =)

1) Baking supplies:  I realized as I was trying to do some baking recently that I don't have some essentials.  Things like pastry brushes, a pastry cutter, or even a second cookie sheet (do you know how hard it is to bake cookies with only one cookie sheet?!).  

Pastry Brushes @ Sur La Table

2) New baby bag to accommodate two kiddos:  I was on a coffee date with some moms from church and their little ones and saw this in a shop and kind of loved the bag.

Wistful Weekender by Petunia Pickle Bottoms

3) Cute stuff for the house: I think house decorating must be a live long task because I feel like I am still working on it all.  But you know what, that's ok because I keep finding cute stuff that I want.  =)

For my office by dearmoonbeams via Etsy (if you are still shopping for Christmas gifts too, check out her shop.  Megan is a good friend who makes adorable things!)

Air plants for our bedroom by PetitBeast

What is on your wishlist?  Any other ideas for me or did I help you think about your list?!

Have a beautiful day!

valentines!

Hello all!  I hope that you all have pleasant days planned for yourself regardless of your relationship status.  (Personally, I think the 15th is the sweeter day - some of the best deals on candy all year long.  And it is my mom's birthday!  So happy early birthday and let's go candy shopping.)  =D

But I had to throw a little note in here about my husband.  He is the greatest guy ever (no, I'm not biased at all).  =P  He got me an early Valentines present over the weekend that I am totally in love with.  I'm trying to figure out how to display them somewhere where I will see them regularly.

he got me his & hers domos!!!

don't they look just like us?  =P

 Hallmark, eat your heart out.  This is the sweetest valentines.  =)  (Don't know who Domo is?  It's ok.  Wikipedia is here to help. And yes, I do have a thing for odd animated little characters...which you might already know if you follow this blog.)  =D  Now I have to go make the hubby a dinner that will match these plushies.

Have a beautiful day!

3rd & 2nd Deals til Christmas 2011!!!

Happy Christmas Eve Eve and Merry Christmas Eve!  I'm sure many of you will be cooking and wrapping away getting ready for a wonderful day with family and friends on Sunday so this is a little gift from me to you!

3rd & 2nd Deals til Christmas!

Use coupon code "sensiblesale25" to get 25% off your entire purchase today and tomorrow!  We've all been rushing around taking care of everyone else that sometimes we need a little moment to breath and take care of ourselves!  I hope you find something you love!

Have a beautiful day! 

(P.S. Make sure you come back and say hi on Christmas Day for a special coupon code from me to you!!!)

7th & 6th Deals til Christmas 2011!

Time is going waaaaaay to fast.  Can you believe that Christmas will be here in a matter of days?!?!  I am definitely getting excited!  Hopefully all of your Christmas shopping is done but maybe one or two things slipped your mind or you are planning ahead for hostess gifts for New Years.  If that is the case, you are definitely going to want to jump on this deal!

7th & 6th Deals til Christmas!!!

Use coupon code "sensiblesale25" to get 25% off your entire purchase from 12/19 - 12/20!  Pick up those last minute things that you may have forgotten or that you have been eyeing for yourself!!!  There is a new item in the shop today and if you keep checking back, there may be more!  (that is more of a suggestion, there WILL be new items so I'm just giving you the heads up.)  =)

anymore holiday parties on your calendar? this makes a great hostess gift!

Upcycled Corsage Bracelet

Have a beautiful day, everyone!

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts wonderfulness!!!

I love bloggers who do things with their blogs.  When I grow up, I want to be just like the ladies who put together this swap again for the second year in a row.  So thanks Sandy & Ilene!!!

But to explain a little more clearly for those of you who may not be familiar with the project, you signed up, were paired with a partner, and then put together a little care package that had to include a pair of mittens/gloves/something that keeps your hands warm.  It is a blast (if you haven't done it before, you should mark your calendars for next year because it is so fun)!  Anyway, getting to the point.  I got paired with this amazing lady this year named Tahnie.  She has a blog called "a happy girl" where she talks about her life, family, and health struggles.  You should go read her blog - it is happy and positive and encouraging (I am even willing to be put on pause so that you go over and say hi to her now).

Now the part you've been waiting for.  =)  My box = awesomeness.  And rather than talking anymore, I'll just show you.

do you see that?  it is a super sparkly green box.  my fav color! (and it sparkles!!!!)

and these are my great gifts!!! amazingly cute green fingerless mittens with a pull over part, a mini mani/pedi kit, bath gel, nail polish, and journal!  it's all pretty awesome.  =)

this nail polish is the bomb!  gunmetal color and it really does wear incredibly well.

Thanks again, Tahnie!!!  I love it all!

Have a beautiful day, everyone!

12th & 11th Deals til Christmas 2011!

Hey everyone!  So lots of fun things going on recently.  I am going to be posting and linking up with the Cold Hands, Warm Hearts link-up party (courtesy of the awesome Sandy & Ilene!) pretty quick here.  I had an awesome partner (thanks, Tahnie!!!) - you should go check out her blog.  She is super inspiring and always encouraging to read.  So go visit her and you'll be hearing from both of us soon.  =)

But for now, here is your deal for today and tomorrow!!!

12th & 11th Deals til Christmas!!!

You, my dear readers, get free shipping!  Use coupon code "merryshipping" to get free shipping anywhere!  If you order asap, I will even do my best to make sure the item gets to you before Christmas if you are still looking for gifts!

So you could this...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84761475/pearl-drop-necklace-with-black-spinel

or this...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49617321/corrine-earrings-with-semi-precious

or even a new item or two hitting the shop in the next day or two!

Hope to see you in the shop!!!   Have a beautiful day!

23rd and 22nd Deals til Christmas 2011!

Alright everyone!  Holiday season is in full swing!  I'm hoping to go get a Christmas tree today.  =)  It will actually be my first since I've been married.  We have spent the last two Christmases in Hawaii with my family but this year, we are going for New Years.  So I am determined to start some holiday traditions of our own.  Kind of really excited!!!

But now to the really important stuff - the deal!  From Saturday to Sunday, you get a free embroidered felt brooch with any purchase and free shipping!  Use coupon code "merryshipping" to get free shipping anywhere!  And in your message to seller, let me know what color pin you would like!  Here are some pre-made samples as well as the colors in the photo below!

from bottom to top: gray, teal (which didn't come out very well), orange, red, and faded royal blue

 Happy shopping, everyone!

Sense and Sensibility Holiday Calendar!!!

Can you believe how quickly the holidays are coming?!  I know everyone says this but seriously.  Time is flying!  And I don't know about you, but I am all about good deals and great quality this year.  I have once again promised myself to do as much shopping from small businesses and handmade artists this year as possible.  C'mon!  Help us small businesses out.  =)  As a handmade vendor myself, I'm hoping you all will be doing the same!

So to help you get a handle on what Sense and Sensibility is doing this holiday season, here are some big dates of sales that will be going on and special promotions that I'm participating in!

November 25 - 28

Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend sale!
Visit snsnsnsibility.etsy.com Friday through Monday to get 20% off your entire purchase to get this season started!!!  Use coupon code "turkeytechdeals" at checkout.  
(did you like my funny coupon code?  a little play on the...yeah...I know I can be lame...give me a break - I'm craving mashed potatoes and killer bargains right now.)

November 29

Handmade Holidays with Cotton Lane

A good friend of mine, Caroline, is hosting a big holiday shindig over at her blog with giveaways and sales from myself and several other amazing handmade artists!

December 1-25

25 Deals til Christmas!
Every day from December 1st to December 25th will have a different deal to help you check people off your shopping list and maybe give other people ideas for you too!

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So make sure you come back and visit me in the next couple of days to get in on some great holiday shopping!

Have a beautiful day!

not to brag...

Not to brag, but I have an amazing husband!  And soon to be dad.  =)  This is what he got me for Mother's Day.

I'm having so much fun with this new toy - playing games, blogging, reading blogs, and so much more!  And I love my husband.  =)

Some random thoughts and findings

Hello dear friends!  So I am still working on getting over the early pregnancy yuckiness so today's post is a little less organized than I could hope but I hope you enjoy it anyway.  =)

1) Music Suggestion:  Jane Lui!  http://janelui.com/  You have to check her out!!!  I love her music because she is creative and thinks outside the box when she creates - something I can only hope to emulate!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.  And she's an independent artist.  I guess I think that her work is to music what handmade artists are to Etsy.  =)

2) If you need a gift for a nursing or expecting mom, you need to see this.  This is just one example but I promise you that if the new mommy does not have one yet, she will love you for this.  I have seen moms use this at home or in public for a little bit of privacy from other children or in general.  And it's cute!!!  How much better can it get?!

3) I need inspiration!  I've been hitting a road block with some of my new creations and even decorating the new house.  So I'm turning to all of you!  What do you do to get over creator's block?!

I've missed you all and just wanted to give a little shout out to my blogging buddies - you are all a blessing to me whether it's reading your blogs and getting your comments.  So thank you.  =)

And have a beautiful day!!!  

My Package from Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

So I had a rather largish box waiting for me when I got back from Arizona yesterday and could barely wait to get my things put down so I could open it!  And I was ecstatic with what was in it!!!  I was soooo excited to join Cold Hands, Warm Hearts and got a wonderful partner and someone I think (I hope) will be a great pen-pal!

I had a whole big box full of beautifully wrapped little gifts that have made my day and very possibly, the rest of my week!!!  I put the boxes under my jewelry tree to show you how awesome my swap partner is!!!  As you can see, I got an amazing assortment of little goodies!  I got a scarf, mittens, beads, green tea, coffee, peppermint stick, soap, pancake mix, syrup, hotpads, spatula, handmade Christmas ornaments, and two amazing little things that made my day!  

In our correspondence, Morgana and I had talked about several different things.  She told me about her favorite scent company, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and I had never heard of them before.  So as I opened the little packages that were under my little tree, I was thrilled to find a little bottle of an amazing scent!  But more than any of these things, I LOVE this gift!

This beautiful little item is a hand made canvas tote featuring my logo and website!!!  I was so confused when I saw Morgana's little sneak peak picture but I am LOVING the actual item!!!  The logo flower is made of felt, exactly the color of my logo and she also made a little matching card case!  I have such a talented swap partner!!!  Ah!!!  I LOVE IT!!!  =)  

Morgana, I am so thankful that I got you as my swap partner!  You have inspired me by your creativity and sincerity about your life and family.  I was so blessed by this swap and can't wait to keep in touch!

Have a beautiful day and I hope you all have a chance to get such a great package too!  

Operation Christmas Shopping for Family: Seventh Status Report

A quick status report on my Christmas shopping endeavors!

Objective: Gifts for all on this list

• Hubby  
• My mother
• My father
• My brother   Check!  
• My sister
• Mother-in-law  Check!
• Father-in-law  Check!
• Brother-in-law 1
• Brother-in-law 2
• My brother's girlfriend  Check!
• Brother-in-law's girlfriend  Check!

So I am just under half way done with my family.  But there is still a lot of work to be done in a short amount of time!  Today, I am working on my sister.  =)

So I know she loves this one designer on Etsy who makes these adorable retro re-inventions.  I have seriously considered getting her one for Christmas.  

xiaolizi.etsy.com

So that is one option.  But she is a wonderful dancer as well and when I saw this little knick-knack, I thought it would be rather perfect too.

riskybeads.etsy.com

Suffice to say, I am starting to quickly get overwhelmed by so many adorable choices for my favorite baby sister.  =)  And this notecards are beautiful!

madebyswirlygirl.etsy.com

AND since I moved out of the house, she has had a room all to herself that she is slowly redoing to her taste and style.  So maybe I will contribute to her efforts with this.

asuniqueasyou.etsy.com

 I think it would be cute in her room.  It will match her curtains perfectly.  =)  Along the same lines of helping decorate her room was this adorable item.

LulieChic.etsy.com

You are able to personalize pretty nearly everything with this frame too.  I have my choice of saying, paper, and frame style!  I'm pretty sold.  =)  

But now the problem is which of these items do I get for her and how to stop myself from keeping looking around Etsy for even more beautiful finds.  =)  And I have to make up mind to check another person off my list!

Have a beautiful day!