I know it isn’t even Halloween yet, and here I am talking about Christmas—sorry, I know that irks some people. I am in this mindset because it is time to start loading my Etsy shop in preparation for the holidays. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your patience and support. I’ve been unable
My Inspiration Person If you know me, you will know that one of my favorite creatives is Marian Parsons, owner of the website and blog, Miss Mustard Seed.com. I have actually followed her for about ten years now. She is probably one of the main reasons I started a blog many years ago. Now Marian
This is an update of a post I shared years ago when I lived in Ireland with my Irish life partner John, and we started a website and antique business. I am now writing a post about one of John’s creations and a new marketing idea I gleaned from another home and garden blogger. Basically,
I went downstairs the other day to get something from the back workroom , and walked past the shelving set full of handmade wood boxes. Just seeing all that beautiful and hard work just sitting there, I decided it was time to get back in the shop groove. The shop closed down after Christmas last
I recently received an inquiry from a research editor about a post I wrote last year and referenced below. John had refurbished a Martha Washington sewing machine cabinet and I provided a little information about that Vintage White sewing machine and cabinet in the post. The reader, from Jen Reviews, also sent me a link
While going over my email inbox this morning, I found an article that hit close to home. A new blog I found titled Tracey’s Fancy pictured an antique wood cabinet she made over. I recently found this website when I was thumbing through Instagram. The design on the front was very sharp- an art deco
Hi everyone! I finally have the new workshop up and running, but before I start on any new projects, I want to review my in house inventory. I am amazed to find so many treadle machine parts, furniture, and pieces John redesigned in the cupboards. A Tale of Three Tables Today I am doing a
When I first got married and went to work, we saved money to buy our first home. We had just transferred to Ohio after moving from New York to New Mexico and then to California. By then, we were both ready to settle and stop living out of the cars. We rented a twinplex in
I have been in the process of upgrading or redoing my living room for a couple of years now. It’s probably a good thing I have taken my time as I find my tastes change over time, and I do need to keep control of my finances. I usually put aside the monies for a
Remember I told you guys I was planning some changes for the new year? I’m sorry to be so cryptic here but I am planning on a new website and name and a different focus in the future, and am stuck into the middle of getting a new workshop ready. As part of that process,
I’m sure we all have had the experience of our own, or another’s kid or pet playing for hours with the cardboard box that held their gift. But right now, I am talking about a different box. These are handcrafted wood boxes we offer for sale at WoodnWhimsey. The line is called Premium Boxes by
I hope you guys are having a great Sunday. I am still adding bits N pieces to my in house tree and home decoration. I have these great solar lights for the outside dogwood tree but I cannot reach the branches! Typical planning glitch….hope to get a tall person to assist me soon. Today I
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