Hello! {A Link Up!}

Hi friends! I missed out sharing my post over at Oh My Handmade Goodness last week... I sort of missed a lot actually, tending to two sick little boys and then catching the cold myself! Anyhow, we're on the mend, and I wanted to make sure to share the post I wrote about Finding Your Marketing Voice on OMHG - if you've got a shop, I sort of broke things down to this basics, that's how my mind works. But I think it's a helpful reminder nonetheless! Pop on over there to check it out and share your thoughts :) 

I've also been whipping up some custom orders - my clients come up with the best ideas and requests. Here's a few....

AND... I'd also love to see what you've been up to! Share a link of your newest creation or recent blog post down below in the comments. See you there! xo

A Few Pics From the Week and Giveaway Winner Announced!

chocolate jewels from The Frosted Petticoat

Hello & happy weekend! 

So, the giveaway wrapped up last night and first let me say thank you guys for joining in, commenting, and sharing it! I truly appreciate it & loved seeing everyone's comments. I wish I had a set for everyone!! 

Congrats to lucky number 68, Elizabeth Howard! Hope she finds they make lovely gifts...and that she keeps one for herself! 

And again, thank you to everyone for making this giveaway such a success!

In other bits, here's a few shots from the week: 

A surprise Mother's Day gift arrived in the mail, this gorgeous print from Vol. 25

a lovely pile of work....

a tender moment...

Mega Giveaway!

{{UPDATE: 5/17 - giveaway now closed, thank you everyone for joining in! Winner announced tomorrow morning}}

I've been swinging from the rafters lately, so thrilled at the record breaking couple of months my shop has seen. I feel so lucky & blessed. Now, I'd like to share some of that love by offering up this sweet cosmetic bag set to one reader! 

Includes FOUR of my ever popular cosmetic bags in a lovely coral chevron. 

I chose this cute set since these cosmetic bags make really sweet end of year teacher presents or fantastic bridesmaid gifts. Divide them up, tuck a little note or trinket inside and give them away...maybe keep one for yourself ;) 


How to enter: 
I'm going to make this easy, just leave a comment letting me know who you'd give these to if you won.  

A winner will be chosen at random on Friday evening, May 17th 9pm PST.  (yep, that's just one day, so don't wait!) 



Extra Entries: 
If you're like me and like a few extra ways to win, you can do one or all of the following - just be sure to head back here leaving a comment to let me know for each extra entry. And if you've already done one of these, tell me that too!

• Connect and Like my page on Facebook

• Repin any item from my Pinterest Clutches & Bags board:  

• Visit my shop & leave a link with one thing you'd love to have for yourself!  SHOP

• Follow this blog :)

• Share this facebook post

• Sign up for my newsletter 

• Follow me on Instagram

*open to US and international entries

*winner will be announced Saturday morning, check back here to see if you won

And, THANK YOU to everyone for joining in, participating, and supporting my business! xo

The Beauty We Love - Quick Bit of Inspiration!

Hello! Busy week over here with wedding season in full swing, an under the weather preschooler, and end of the year celebrations to plan.  But I wanted to stop in and share this sweet little bit of inspiration I found at one of my very shops, Wheatfield. Katie is such a talented artist & I'm so happy we were able to meet at local art event a couple years ago.  This print is such a lovely reminder of living with intention.... I know I often get sidetracked and feel like I  miss opportunities, small or large, to do what I love. 

On another note, I'll be having a mega giveaway tomorrow, so check back in for that! 

Happiness!

A few snapshots from earlier this morning.....

Wishing every mother and woman who mothers a lovely day!  xoxo

Color Me Happy - Coral and Gray

Hello & happy Friday! 

Thrilled to end the week with this super lovely wedding palette created by Emmaline Bride on Perfect Palette featuring two of my clutches in coral and gray - a personal color combination I love! 

Looking forward to a love-filled mother's day weekend ahead. xoxo

Printable Mother's Day Finds

free printable mother's day stationery from the alison show

This mother's day seems a little extra special. Maybe because Little Man Jack has been in full preparation mode for the last month. This boy loves his holidays but he seems to have put in a bit of top secret extra planning for this one. Whispers with dad, confidential card making for the last couple weeks, and  subtle questions about my favorites... desserts, dinner, colors, and such. I heard he even turned down his preschool mother's day craft as he had his own gift in mind :)  I tell ya, his super sweet, 5 year old top secret mission is already the best mother's day gift I could hope for! 

Working on a few little surprises of my own for the moms in my life and here are some sweet printables I found to share! 

printable wall art from colour me there

printable template for handprint flowers from the crafting chicks

printable words of inspiration from the paper coterie

xo, 
allisa