Isn't this the perfect touch of tissue paper to add to our gift?
I must use this DIY!
3/31/11
{decorate}
I have added a new section to my website today-decorate!
Right now, I only have this adorable flower plaques but I hope to fill it with lots of lovely items to decorate your nursery with!
3/30/11
{thank you victoria}
Victoria's Secret, it's like you made this suit just for me!
How did you know that I was having a baby at the beginning of the summer & would in no way be able to pull off wearing my usual bikini this summer & actually make a one piece that doesn't look like something my grandmother would wear??
I am in love with the fact that I could wear this suit is so many different ways!
3/29/11
{shop update}
Just a quick shop update!
This fun Ipod soaps & a new set of crocheted bibs have been added to my shop with week.
It's been great getting some crafting done & adding a few new goodies to my shop just in time for Spring!
3/28/11
{30 Weeks}
I can not believe I have reached 30 weeks already! It seems like just yesterday I saw those sweet double lines! Now, it seems like over night, my belly has popped out & is bigger then ever!
I have been in serious nesting mode this past week, cleaning & organizing every closet & cupboard in our place & make room for all the baby stuff we need for this little guy. Now to finish up my spring cleaning this week...
This baby is moving like crazy now & it will be weird when he is here to not have this feeling in my belly anymore.
This weekend the baby showers start & I so excited to start getting some super cute goodies for the little guy!
3/25/11
{wishing on anthro}
I am wishing the weather would warm up & the snow would stop follow so I can wear this adorable outfit!
3/23/11
{kickers}
The little guy got these adorable Nike hand-me-downs from his cousin Cam & the way this little guy has been kicking makes me think he will get lots of use out of these tennis shoes!
Everything is so much cuter when it comes in this itty bitty size!
3/17/11
{feature & giveaway:desantis vintage}
Let me introduce to you Rachel from DeSantis Vintage!
I had the opportunity to get to know Rachel better; I hope you will take the time to get to know her too!
How did your shop begin?
My shop began right out of the blue. When I say out of the blue, I mean straight from left field.
Basically, what I'm trying to say is that it was completely unexpected and unplanned. I've always collected vintage dresses so I have a ton of them, but I never really thought I would sell any of them. Then, one day I stumbled upon this little site called Etsy. I found myself buying loads upon loads of vintage dresses from various shops. It was like a light bulb went off in my head, I thought, "Hey! I can do this too!" That day I threw on some dresses, modeled them in my hallway and viola! DeSantis Vintage was born.
What is your creative process?
Most of my dresses come from my personal collection, and let me tell you it's quite large. However, when I'm on the hunt for some new vintage, I basically just grab whatever catches my eye. Be it a vibrant color, or an interesting cut, I just like whatever looks good!
What has been your biggest crafting disaster?
I took a gamble on a fabulous red vintage dress with cloth buttons all down the front. It is very 50's politics with a 20's flapper feel. It's really beautiful but the fabric buttons were a little worn in the middle. I tried repairing them to no avail, fabric buttons are the most difficult thing to restore! I still have the dress but I need to figure out the best way to repair the buttons and match the fabric.
What are your current projects?
I'm currently trying to spread the word about my shop. I do a lot of contests in order to win advertising, I'm into Google AdWords, and learning SEO optimization is on the top of my list!
Any advice for those who want to start their own shop?
I think social networking is really important. When you're really excited about something, all you want to do is talk about it and show all your friends, right? So, websites like twitter and Facebook are excellent ways to reach further than your immediate reach. Getting the word out about what you have to offer via blogging is also great way to jump start anything you have to offer. The more people you tell, the more exposure and word-of-mouth you'll get! Besides getting the word out, photographing your items properly is key. If you have clothing and it's dingy, WASH IT! Using all five photo slots Etsy provides is important. Let your customers see various angles and views of your items. You'll only benefit! You can also use interesting backgrounds and invest in a quality camera. Take the extra time and put the energy into representing what you have to it's maximum potential. With the prepping, washing, picture taking/posing (yes, I model all my own clothing which is the mostly commonly asked question I get), description writing, and uploading of photos, one dress takes me almost an hour to list. It's a lot of work, but the end result is so worth it and I wouldn't want to do it any other way.
Find more of Rachel here-
Facebook- www.facebook.com/desantisvintage
Twitter- www.twitter.com/desantisvintage
Etsy- www.rdesant86.etsy.com
PS. Rachel is currently in the midst of a $30.00 store credit giveaway.
All you have to do is favorite her shop on Etsy and RSVP to the event on my facebook page www.facebook.com/desantisvintage by March 30th.
She will be making a video drawing one name from a bowl old school style and then it'll be posted to her blog and Facebook of announcing the winner on April 1st so go check it out!
{adore}
I'm loving when I stop in to Etsy to update my shop a bit (lower shipping costs, yay!) that all I see is lovely crocheted granny squares!
Love it!
{belly}
Today, I started a new crocheting project & the yarn ball turned out to be as big as my baby belly!
It's gonna be a fun project!
3/16/11
3/14/11
{weekend wrap-up}
This past weekend, my parents came to visit & we had a blast!
Our weekend was filled with lots of great food, fun games & outings.
This is my cute sis-in-law climbing into a barrel at the winery.
Saturday, we headed to a local winery where we toured & enjoying some wine, well, my family enjoyed wine, I enjoyed the cheese.
As always, the weekend went to fast, now I'm back at work & hopefully with have some fun new things added to my shop this week!
What did you do this weekend??
3/11/11
{fill in the blank friday}
Yay! It's the weekend!
1. My biggest accomplishment in life thus far is finding the courage to start up my own shop .
2. My favorite place to sit in my house is in the corner seat of the couch so i can put my feet up & read .
3. My fashion philosophy is to wear whatever I feel fabulous in .
4. Something every girl should have is a great pair of heels .
5. If you looked in my purse right now you'd find.... a date planner, mints, wallet, flashlight, kleenex, sunglasses, chapstick, fingernail clippers, makeup bag, bow, pen, headache pills & lotion .
6. My favorite music right now is really anything that I can dance too. I really don't listen to a lot of music, mostly I watch TV .
7. My favorite part of my body is my belly =) .
3/9/11
3/7/11
3/6/11
{craft fair}
These past couple of weeks have been crazy busy for me as I have been hard at work getting for my craft fair that I attended today. My poor apartment has been collected dust, my blog has been cast aside, emails have gone unanswered, my poor hubby has seen very little of me, but it was well worth it. I met lots of new people & made a bit of a profit.
With a baby on the way, my craft fair days may be put aside until the holiday season so life my slow down a bit until the little guy gets here then my time will be spent feeding & changing diapers rather then crocheting & sewing & I can't wait!
What have you been up to lately??
3/1/11
{adore:wedges}
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining more & the snow is melting away...Spring may be around the corner!
And I am so ready to have my baby, get my normal sized feet back & wear some of these!
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