A Great Week.

So my days of R + R are almost done. I got to spend a whole lot of time doing a whole lot of nothing. Which is a good thing. And for some reason, the boys decided to sleep in almost every day. I don't know why, but I'm not complaining. I slept until 9 a couple of times and stayed in my jammies till lunch.

But at the same time I am getting a little antsy to start getting back to work. I can't wait to relist everything in my shop. And as soon as I get some photos taken of the new stuff I'll be adding those, too. Whenever I see a "just sold and relisted" post on Twitter I get even more anxious to get back to work. That's the beauty of loving what you do!

As you can see, I've been working on changing the look of The Stationery Boutique. So far, I've made the changes to Twitter, my blog, and Etsy. I eventually want to do my main website, too, but have no idea where to start as far as html goes. I can attempt to do it myself, but who knows how that will end up. I want the design to be my creation, so I don't think I will be hiring a web designer this time. Maybe just someone to do all the html work for me? Is there a such thing?

You know what else has been awesome? In the week that I have been away from home I have been featured on Etsy Item of the Day, Pretty by Pistachio, Lemon Drop Studio is hosting a giveaway featuring my Dandelion Note Cards, AND my Peony Wedding Suite is being featured in an Etsy Treasury. I feel so honored and blessed to be noticed by all of these wonderful ladies! Thank you!

So, Wednesday I will be headed back home, back to reality. Being away has really made me realize how much I love my business and how blessed I am to be able to do it from home.

Etsy Item of the Day!

Have you guys come across the Etsy Item of the Day! blog? It's a fantastic little site that totally gives props to many of the thousands of Etsy sellers one item at a time. Jackie, the lovely lady behind this wonderful blog has a passion, much like the rest of us, to "buy, sell and live Handmade". Each day you will find a new favorite of Jackie's posted front and center at Etsy Item of the Day. Keep your eyes peeled because one of my items from my Etsy shop will be featured in a couple of days. Don't worry, I'll remind you!


Oh, and you can also follow Jackie on Twitter... @etsytoday.

Peony Note Card Winner

Wow! I am soooo happy with the participation of this months giveaway!! Thank you to all of you who participated. And thank you to those who Tweeted and Blogged, too.

I wish I could give the note cards to all of you, really I do. But the winner of this months giveaway is...

LulaBoutique, please email me (jennifer [at] thestationeryboutique [dot] com) with your mailing info. Also, let me know what you'd like the front of your cards to read!

You know what? I'm going to offer a little something to everyone who participated. I'm just so appreciative! Until the end of the week (05.08.09) I am going to offer 10% off your purchase at both my Etsy and Main shop if you participated in this months giveaway. Just enter the code PEONY10 at checkout (or message to seller on Etsy).

Thank you everyone!!

It's Giveaway Time!!

It's that time again. I'm hoping to get a little more participation this time. I'm still relatively new to the blogging world and just need a little more exposure. I got a few good ideas from the Lemon Drop Studio giveaway (which ended today, which I didn't win - boo!), so Shauna, I hope you don't mind if I use your genius idea...

THE GOODS

Folded note cards that are hand-stamped with lovely peonies in a cranberry colored ink on 80 lb Royal Linen cardstock. Can be personalized with your name or greeting. You could win:

+ 10 3.5 x 5 folded peony note cards
+ 10 3.5 x 5 brown kraft envelopes
+ They will be packaged in brown kraft box and tied with ribbon

These would even make a nice gift for Mom -- Mother's Day is in a couple weeks, you know.

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment to THIS post no later than Tuesday, May 5th, 12 NOON. I will announce the winner that afternoon on my blog.

IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES

1. Become a fan of my blog and you'll get another chance to win. Just leave another comment on THIS blog to let me know that you've become a fan.

2. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter for another chance to win. Leave a comment on this post when you've done that.

3. Finally, let your readers know about the giveaway on your blog for another chance to win. Leave me a comment on this post to let me know where you've blogged.

Thank you for participating!

When life hands you lemons...

I came across a new blog/Etsy shop/Twitter-er that I will definitely be adding to my faves. Lemon Drop Studio offers all kinds of "fresh-squeezed" goodies. And, right now Shauna is offering a sweet little giveaway. Check it!

I'll be doing my April giveaway in a few days. Stay tuned...