July 28, 2010 · Filed under handmade · Tagged artfire, autographs, decor, design, etsy, handmade, outdoor pillows, sewing, summer
Handmade outdoor pillow
It is hot. It has been hot for a long time. I know, I know it’s summer but really. My work area is on the second floor of a cape. If you have a cape you know what I am talking about. The heat just gets captured there under the eaves. I do have an air conditioner in one room which I run on dire occasions because the electric bill can be killer.
The positive side to summer is the need for people to accessorize their outdoor areas. I have been selling my handmade outdoor pillows pretty well this summer. They are so soft and cushy they make you want to take more naps outside. When I saw how ugly and hard the ones in the stores were, I decided I needed to offer more variety and comfort to shoppers so that’s what I do.
Come browse my shop and see what the fuss is about. I guarantee you will love my pillows (and other home decor items).
Linda
http://lindapare.com
http://mustlovehomedecor.etsy.com
http://artfire.com/users/craftsfromtheheart
October 22, 2009 · Filed under 1
It’s that time of year in New England, USA
leaves are changing colors
days are getting frightfully short
pumpkins are popping up everywhere
and it’s craft fair season!
It seems every weekend in many small towns there is a church fair, civic art show, flea market etc.
I will be jumping in with both feet this year. My inventory is up, as are my bills, so off to market I go.
This weekend I will be in Berlin, CT at a Harvest Fair. Weather predicted is heavy rain so it will probably turn out to be a lovely day. The fair info, if interested is:
Harvest Fair
American Legion Post 68
154 Porter’s Pass
Berlin, CT
Hope to see some of you there.
Linda
Crafts from the heart
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September 10, 2009 · Filed under 1 · Tagged angels, autumn, birds, boy, children, decorative pillows, linen like, mine, penguin, red, sofa pillows, throw pillows, towel
New Pillows added
I have really been having fun with my husqvarna viking Designer SE. It can be challenging but the end results are worth it. I have added these items to my etsy shop:
bird pillow angel pillow
Embroidered pillow with birds and flower
Primitive Angels
July 18, 2009 · Filed under 1
I love this snippet of a magazine article I have. It shows Walter and his son or grandson singing and dancing. It is hand signed by Mr. Cronkite and it shows a side we didn’t often get to see. I wish I knew the magazine and date of issue but in the meantime, looking at it gives me a smile.
October 30, 2008 · Filed under 1 · Tagged environmentally friendly, handmade, handmade pillows, lunch bags, polka dots, recycle, tote bags, waterproof, wet bag
waterproof lining bag
Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, flickr, kaboodle, stumbleupon, etc, etc, etc, and so on. How do I get my etsy shops noticed amongst all the advertising going on in these “social networking sites”. I don’t see much socializing. I see lots of come see my new product, I am having a sale, come check out my low prices.
Is this what I also have to do to be seen? Does the squeaky wheel get the business? I don’t know. It just doesn’t seem like the right thing to do. The problem is when I do keyword searches for my items in google and yahoo, they are never on the first few pages.
What to do?
Might as well start here
Come visit my shops, mention wordpress and get 10% off all purchases. How’s that?
http://craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
http://mustlovehomedecor.etsy.com
October 9, 2008 · Filed under 1 · Tagged blog, Brookstone, budget, Crate and Barrel, etsy, green decor, handmade pillow, indoor outdoor pillow, patio, recyled
I was alerted to my handmade pillows being featured on:
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/2008/10/09/green-rooms-in-a-box-series-colorful-patio-under-2000/
Imagine my surprise when the other items in the article are from major retailers like Crate and Barrel and Brookstone!
Linda
http://mustlovehomedecor. etsy. com
June 26, 2008 · Filed under 1, handmade · Tagged crafting, crafts, craftsfromtheheart, etsy, holiday, McCain, Obama, online selling, politics, slow sales, tooth fairy
Online selling, much like brick and mortar selling, has come to a screaming halt. I guess it is the lack of gift giving events in the summer. Because of this I propose August 1 to be give one person a gift day (preferably one from etsy.com). We craftspeople cannot spend our summers only to prepare for the Christmas season. I do not want to handle Christmas fabric in July. Give us a break.
There are fewer birthdays, graduations, weddings etc. in the heat of the summer. We need one gift giving holiday to get us through until Christmas.
I am looking for names for this new special day. Please comment with a good name for this new international holiday. 
P.S.
Whichever Presidential Candidate supports this plan, Obama or McCain, gets my vote.
Http://craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
http://mustlovehomedecor.com
May 22, 2008 · Filed under 1 · Tagged American Idol, archuleta, david cook, season 7, winner
Congratulations David Cook! You are one classy guy. I love the way you shared the stage with all the others. I love the way your family was there for you. I wish you tons of success and happiness.
