Today is the Day!

November 23, 2009 /

…the one I have been telling you about…

…getting excited about…

…and very nervous about too…I won't lie…

About a month ago, an admin from Etsy wrote telling me that they wanted to make my shop a featured seller. For those of you not big into Etsy…you might not understand what an honor and big deal it is…but it really  is! My first reaction was…"but…why me?" And I am still asking that question now… 😉

But I am there and you can read my interview by clicking here.

I have unveiled my Winter Collection over there instead of my website this month, so I do hope you will check out all I have been working.  Here is a sampling of what you will find…

Lots of holiday inspiration in my favorite white and neutral shades…

Holiday Joy Banner

Christmas Cones

Apple Adornments

Petite Winter Trees

and many handmade linen and burlap items…

Linen Angel Wings

Linen Rag Balls

Burlap Belle Pillow

White Linen Cones

Burlap Cones

embellished vintage scarves…

Gypsy Rags Scarf

as well as my photograph notecard originals {more coming soon!}…

Lovebirds Notecards

and the shop is stocked full of vintage goods too…

Dainty Pitcher

Quitled Boudoir Lamps

Antique Cabinet Cards

and don't forget to head over to my other Etsy shop, Paradox, for my latest jewelry designs…

Our Lady of Guadalupe
 

Of a Winter's Branch

I hope that you enjoy my little offerings…I have poured my heart and soul into all of them…

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! I know I have so much to be thankful for this year…including all of my wonderful friendships here…and all of the sweet words you  leave for me…

Till next time…

Alicew

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109 Comments

  • Julie Marie Vicknair

    November 23, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Hello dear Alice… congratulations! I already looked at your feature on Etsy, it is wonderful! You should be so very proud, I am so proud of you! Your winter wonderland items are so gorgeous, I am heading back to Etsy right now, I have my eye on one of them! I won’t say which one, I don’t want anyone to buy it before I get there! Love to you sweet friend, doggie kisses to little Renoir and I wish you, Josh and Renoir a very beautiful and blessed Thanksgiving… xoxo Julie Marie

  • Karen Valentine

    November 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Congratulations Alice!!!! That is so exciting. I always find it so fascinating when you say you don’t understand why you are chosen for special things to happen to you. It’s because you ARE special and deserve all good things to come to you. I love visiting your blog and soaking all your wonderful creativity. I wish you all the success in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

  • Claudia

    November 23, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Dear Alice – you must start accepting that you are very, very talented and of course you are deserving of these accolades! Your faithful blog readers know it, as does everyone who has met you or bought something from you. Congratulations, my friend!
    xoxo
    Claudia

  • Polly

    November 23, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    OF COURSE You’re featured, interviewed, loved! Your work is amazing – no matter what aspect of your creativity you are sharing.
    The interview was really good! Congratulations!!
    Blessings… Polly (p.s. and you’re so sweet to mention FC – thank you.)

  • Yolanda De Leon

    November 23, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Hi I love your blog, I read about you on Etsy and I just want to congratulate on your wonderful collection of beautiful items! I am inspired specially by the computer nook ( I have one as well and have been struggling with it).

  • Yolanda De Leon

    November 23, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Hi I love your blog, I read about you on Etsy and I just want to congratulate on your wonderful collection of beautiful items! I am inspired specially by the computer nook ( I have one as well and have been struggling with it).

  • Yolanda De Leon

    November 23, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Hi I love your blog, I read about you on Etsy and I just want to congratulate on your wonderful collection of beautiful items! I am inspired specially by the computer nook ( I have one as well and have been struggling with it).

  • Rose

    November 23, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Alice amor, Congratulations on being the featured seller 🙂 As for not knowing why you were chosen…amor, look at yoru work..it is stunning to say the least, I hope to one day one some myself 🙂 I will go over to your shop and see…but from what you have shown here…it is gorgeous. Besos, Rose

  • Shana

    November 23, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Congrats, Alice. You deserve all of the recognition you are receiving. Now, I’m heading over to Etsy to view your winter collection. 🙂

  • Allison

    November 23, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Oh my goodness, Alice!
    Congratulations! I’m so thrilled for you and not one bit surprised that they would choose to feature you.
    -Allison from Dallas

  • Cristin

    November 23, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Hi There! I was reading your interview on etsy and decide to make my way to your shop and your blog. You have some amazing stuff and are very talented! Keep pouring your heart into it cause it shows!

  • sandi

    November 23, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    HAPPY DANCE here in Michigan for you Alice!! I was so excited to read this tonight. I am at my daughters again (can you say HIGH SPEED…YAY) I can look at your whole blog in the blink of an eye instead of waiting and waiting and finally giving up. LOVE your new offerings and I also picked up the magazine that your beautiful article is in (artful blogging) Love it! You are so blessed and I hope you feel that way this Thanksgiving!
    Hugs~

  • June

    November 23, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Dear Alice,
    I am so happy that you have been given this honor. I know you have worked very hard on these beautiful items. They are stunning. I’m off to read the interview now.
    Hugs,
    June

  • susan

    November 23, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Hello! I saw you on the FP of Etsy, congrats on your featured seller! I can understand your excitement, being there is a huge honor. I can’t imagine your delight when you got that email! I’m in Buffalo, not too far 🙂 Your blog is lovely! Congrats on all your success!! My best, Susan

  • Deirdra Doan

    November 23, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    I found you on Etsy but I should have found you in Artful Blogger. My dolls are in the same issue with the Mad Hatter Blog Party.
    White is so pure and heavenly…beautiful work and blog. I look forward to getting to know your work and blog.
    What church paints on stage? and in what town?
    Sounds fun….but scary yes…

  • Amanda Bernard

    November 23, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Alice,
    Before today I had no idea who you were. I saw you as the featured seller on etsy today and followed the link to your blog. Your work is very beautiful, with all of the whimsy and romance that I feel and have no idea how to express. A crafty gal myself with a few sales, I have dreamed of a life where I could stay at home to create beautiful things that others could enjoy as well. Your talent and faith are an inspiration. Thank you dearly. Keep up the great work!!!

  • Alanna

    November 23, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Congratulations on being a featured seller. Your work is gorgeous…and I have to say, reading your profile was weirdly like reading a biography about me…Prancer? I LOVE that movie! I thought no one else knew about it…Way to go, kindred spirit!

  • Alanna

    November 23, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Congratulations on being a featured seller. Your work is gorgeous…and I have to say, reading your profile was weirdly like reading a biography about me…Prancer? I LOVE that movie! I thought no one else knew about it…Way to go, kindred spirit!

  • BarbaraDoone

    November 24, 2009 at 12:08 am

    Hello Alice: Congratulations on your Etsy featured seller article! Love, love, love your shoppe and offerings. Particularly love your shades of white palette – calming, romantic, thoughtful. Have linked you to my typepad blog so others can enjoy your blog. BEJOYFUL…..BarbaraDoone

  • BarbaraDoone

    November 24, 2009 at 12:08 am

    Hello Alice: Congratulations on your Etsy featured seller article! Love, love, love your shoppe and offerings. Particularly love your shades of white palette – calming, romantic, thoughtful. Have linked you to my typepad blog so others can enjoy your blog. BEJOYFUL…..BarbaraDoone

  • Emma

    November 24, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Oh. My. God.
    Alice, I just clicked on over from your etsy featured seller article – and oh my what have I uncovered?! I LOVE your blog, I LOVE you etsy shop, I LOVE your style. I am drooling on my keyboard oh dear. Will definately doing a feature on you over on my blog 😉
    P.S. I am quitting my day job after Christmas (yikes!) to pursue working from home just like you, with my puppy under my desk just like you. Reading about you has inspired me so much and I’m more excited rather than scared now!

  • Emma

    November 24, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Oh. My. God.
    Alice, I just clicked on over from your etsy featured seller article – and oh my what have I uncovered?! I LOVE your blog, I LOVE you etsy shop, I LOVE your style. I am drooling on my keyboard oh dear. Will definately doing a feature on you over on my blog 😉
    P.S. I am quitting my day job after Christmas (yikes!) to pursue working from home just like you, with my puppy under my desk just like you. Reading about you has inspired me so much and I’m more excited rather than scared now!

  • Leah C

    November 24, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Absolutely a big deal! And why not you?! Alice, you are so talented and creative, you deserve to be a featured seller:) Congratulations to you! And a happy, Happy Thanksgiving:)

  • Leah C

    November 24, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Absolutely a big deal! And why not you?! Alice, you are so talented and creative, you deserve to be a featured seller:) Congratulations to you! And a happy, Happy Thanksgiving:)

  • Tara

    November 24, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Congrats Alice, that is a huge accomplishment!! all of your goodies look amazing, I will be right over to your shoppe to have a look see!! happy Thanksgiving!

  • Tara

    November 24, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Congrats Alice, that is a huge accomplishment!! all of your goodies look amazing, I will be right over to your shoppe to have a look see!! happy Thanksgiving!

  • Dandelion Daydreamer

    November 24, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    I saw you on etsy frontpage! congrats! and so happy as it has led me to your lovely blog 🙂 I am a keen new follower and will stop by to post some images of your work on my blog if that is okay? good luck with your busy week 😉

  • Dandelion Daydreamer

    November 24, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    I saw you on etsy frontpage! congrats! and so happy as it has led me to your lovely blog 🙂 I am a keen new follower and will stop by to post some images of your work on my blog if that is okay? good luck with your busy week 😉

  • amy

    November 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Your work is outstandingly beautiful! I love all your handiwork..and really can tell you DO put your heart and soul. My sister in law and I recently started our own Etsy shop and saw your feature…just lovely!!!!!!!!! I have the Artful Blogger issue too and didn’t put two and two together until now! LOL!

  • amy

    November 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Your work is outstandingly beautiful! I love all your handiwork..and really can tell you DO put your heart and soul. My sister in law and I recently started our own Etsy shop and saw your feature…just lovely!!!!!!!!! I have the Artful Blogger issue too and didn’t put two and two together until now! LOL!

  • Guro

    November 25, 2009 at 2:11 am

    I have never visited your blog before, but I just had to after reading about you on etsy. The things that you make are all so beautiful!

  • Guro

    November 25, 2009 at 2:11 am

    I have never visited your blog before, but I just had to after reading about you on etsy. The things that you make are all so beautiful!

  • Kerryanne English

    November 25, 2009 at 4:12 am

    Congratulations Alice and YES it is a big honour. I happened to be over on Etsy today when I spotted your gorgeous smiling face. I was thrilled for you and delighted to see all your beautiful artworks – well done.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

  • Kerryanne English

    November 25, 2009 at 4:12 am

    Congratulations Alice and YES it is a big honour. I happened to be over on Etsy today when I spotted your gorgeous smiling face. I was thrilled for you and delighted to see all your beautiful artworks – well done.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

  • Elizabeth Kay

    November 25, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Congratulations! I read about you on Etsy and ended up here at your blog. I really resonate with your aesthetic, philosophies, and faith and I just wanted to reach out and say congrats!
    ~Elizabeth

  • Elizabeth Kay

    November 25, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Congratulations! I read about you on Etsy and ended up here at your blog. I really resonate with your aesthetic, philosophies, and faith and I just wanted to reach out and say congrats!
    ~Elizabeth

  • Amanda

    November 25, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations on being a featured seller! I found your blog through your Etsy shop, which I featured you on my little blog about all things white and serene.

  • Amanda

    November 25, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations on being a featured seller! I found your blog through your Etsy shop, which I featured you on my little blog about all things white and serene.

  • Mari-Ell

    November 25, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Congratulations!
    I’m really happy for you! I love all your creations and your beautiful photographs! I think you are a wonderful person with a beautiful soul and I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!!
    Have a wonderful day filled with sunshine and inspiration!

  • orangekisses

    November 25, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    so happy to have found such a lovely blog and shop! your work speaks for itself – timeless classics. can’t wait to see more~! congrats on being featured – very well deserved and one of my faves so far.

  • tea time and roses

    November 25, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Hello Dear Alice,
    I followed your lovely blog from your wonderful feature on Etsy! Congratulations to you! I am so happy to be visiting here today, yours is a most beautiful blog. I am looking forward to many many visits here. You are a true inspiration! Thank you so much. You and your family enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving.
    Smiles…
    Beverly

  • tea time and roses

    November 25, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Hello Dear Alice,
    I followed your lovely blog from your wonderful feature on Etsy! Congratulations to you! I am so happy to be visiting here today, yours is a most beautiful blog. I am looking forward to many many visits here. You are a true inspiration! Thank you so much. You and your family enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving.
    Smiles…
    Beverly

  • Tracie~My Petite Maison

    November 25, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Hi Alice,
    What a wonderful week for you. You can do it all, you’ve got so much talent and I’m so happy for you and proud to call you a dear friend. So happy I was able to purchase some lovely items before they’re gone. They will look beautiful at the maison.
    May you, Josh and Renoir have the happiest of Thanksgivings!
    xo~Tracie

  • Tracie~My Petite Maison

    November 25, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Hi Alice,
    What a wonderful week for you. You can do it all, you’ve got so much talent and I’m so happy for you and proud to call you a dear friend. So happy I was able to purchase some lovely items before they’re gone. They will look beautiful at the maison.
    May you, Josh and Renoir have the happiest of Thanksgivings!
    xo~Tracie

  • vintage pendants

    November 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    First of all: Congratulations on this honor! Second, I see that you are really the person who must get this honor. You showed amazing collection of goods, very beautiful. Espscially I liked the items which are calling to have a piece in the world! Thank you for your talant and continue to success in the future!

  • vintage pendants

    November 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    First of all: Congratulations on this honor! Second, I see that you are really the person who must get this honor. You showed amazing collection of goods, very beautiful. Espscially I liked the items which are calling to have a piece in the world! Thank you for your talant and continue to success in the future!

  • Christine Dallimore

    November 30, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Ohhh- That is so very exciting!!!!! I just took a look at your etsy shop. You NEVER cease to amaze me with all of your talent! I just love all of your creations!!! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE my necklace by the way! I got so many wonderful comments on it over Thanksgiving. Of course I told them about you and your beautiful site!! The packaging in and of itself was a wonderful treat! Anyhow, Thank You once more!!!
    My Mother-in-law always gives us money for Christmas….you better believe I am going to be ordering from your shoppe! :0) Have a tremendous holiday season filled with cherished memories!!!!

  • Christine Dallimore

    November 30, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Ohhh- That is so very exciting!!!!! I just took a look at your etsy shop. You NEVER cease to amaze me with all of your talent! I just love all of your creations!!! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE my necklace by the way! I got so many wonderful comments on it over Thanksgiving. Of course I told them about you and your beautiful site!! The packaging in and of itself was a wonderful treat! Anyhow, Thank You once more!!!
    My Mother-in-law always gives us money for Christmas….you better believe I am going to be ordering from your shoppe! :0) Have a tremendous holiday season filled with cherished memories!!!!

  • Amada Lebel

    December 2, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Congratulations Alice,
    I am on ETSY so I know what an honor this. You shouldn’t be surprised, your work is lovely. I am heading over right now!
    Hugs,
    Amada

  • Amada Lebel

    December 2, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Congratulations Alice,
    I am on ETSY so I know what an honor this. You shouldn’t be surprised, your work is lovely. I am heading over right now!
    Hugs,
    Amada

  • jeanne

    December 5, 2009 at 1:39 am

    Your items are gorgeous. I even included a few of your items on my latest post of favorite Christmas decorations. So glad I found your site through the interview.

  • Bunny Rose Cottage

    December 15, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Hi Alice 🙂 I visit you often but I dont believe I have ever commented! But I had to today. I just wanted to tell you how much I adore your blog, your writing and your beautiful style of decor and creating. The things you have put in your Etsy Shoppe are just breathtaking and so romantic. The minute I saw those linen cones, I just fell so in love. I also adore your use of sheet music in your creations, along with all the soothing whites.
    Please stop by if you have a minute 🙂
    Happy Holidays!
    Hugs,
    Amy

  • Bunny Rose Cottage

    December 15, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Hi Alice 🙂 I visit you often but I dont believe I have ever commented! But I had to today. I just wanted to tell you how much I adore your blog, your writing and your beautiful style of decor and creating. The things you have put in your Etsy Shoppe are just breathtaking and so romantic. The minute I saw those linen cones, I just fell so in love. I also adore your use of sheet music in your creations, along with all the soothing whites.
    Please stop by if you have a minute 🙂
    Happy Holidays!
    Hugs,
    Amy