tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107006712227157752024-02-19T11:29:49.724-08:00Little B BunnyLittle B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-39571262599547864832010-06-11T10:44:00.000-07:002010-06-11T11:38:14.110-07:00Featured Seller - Pretty and Personal Papers by Tricia 16<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCVmqJzMlSMU7A_PBay4iyfWJDmxI-OuGSQrvx1PUkApRBEafFj3hvzyYjV2ndRjQVhhm3Jav4HWQK29r5pG8KtHc6XGQKSpC2KEsW-8toTGGMOFpVSnNha-dQP4-9_aRiePQeneCm2bH/s1600/iusb_760x100.7364333.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCVmqJzMlSMU7A_PBay4iyfWJDmxI-OuGSQrvx1PUkApRBEafFj3hvzyYjV2ndRjQVhhm3Jav4HWQK29r5pG8KtHc6XGQKSpC2KEsW-8toTGGMOFpVSnNha-dQP4-9_aRiePQeneCm2bH/s320/iusb_760x100.7364333.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481573925412210802" /></a><br /><br />Tricia of "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tricia16">Pretty and Personal Papers</a>" has been selling on etsy for almost a year. She started out selling monogrammed notecards, like the one below, and the business expanded from there.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0h27QKniFLj6HNVx6oB4n4f6GCZUhYkE4qKayaDuDqMUn13KC1yvT5qvUvR-tQrxG8AVkVTSvLxeIDEU0zDUG9Q1MM-SEjWXWJm6OYm17DK5pOkz9ciDnX5glzTIE6cGf488Ipl3ZxE5/s1600/il_430xN.102474898.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0h27QKniFLj6HNVx6oB4n4f6GCZUhYkE4qKayaDuDqMUn13KC1yvT5qvUvR-tQrxG8AVkVTSvLxeIDEU0zDUG9Q1MM-SEjWXWJm6OYm17DK5pOkz9ciDnX5glzTIE6cGf488Ipl3ZxE5/s320/il_430xN.102474898.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481575132422439698" /></a><br /><br />Tricia had been making the cards to give as gifts at birthday parties and wedding and baby showers. She was approached at a shower and asked to make a custom set. Hesitant at first because she really enjoyed making the cards for gifts, Tricia took the order, as well as the advice that she start selling them to others.<br /><br />Tricia's favorite items are her journals, such as the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47604516/mommy-journal-one-of-a-kind-100-pages">one</a> below. She leans toward bright colors and uniquely patterned papers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4sbkHy2YZVwCmmRkubQycA7KnoJQdVvhcK-TNc3IvPggCXe9XVxK_SwsLGaPy8qJfMqk9Xok8O_QPEnqo8MDGUaULEc-redxr8_6XEpS0ju2UKTfbsnyLNKSp7StbOvUECDULQXL_i0TY/s1600/il_430xN.145591218.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4sbkHy2YZVwCmmRkubQycA7KnoJQdVvhcK-TNc3IvPggCXe9XVxK_SwsLGaPy8qJfMqk9Xok8O_QPEnqo8MDGUaULEc-redxr8_6XEpS0ju2UKTfbsnyLNKSp7StbOvUECDULQXL_i0TY/s320/il_430xN.145591218.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481584158751278594" /></a><br /><br />The idea for these journals came from her own experience with making a little notebook to write down the funny things her kids said or did. Tricia was always telling friends or family about her kids and someone told her she should start writing her anecdotes down. After writing a few stories, she made up a little journal titled "the funny things you say and do" and started writing in it for her own kids. Her first one started as a boring journal found at a local craft store that she decided to bling out. Now they are completely handmade. The journals are her most popular item. Tricia especially loves working with moms on their journals to make them fit the children's interests and personalities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeI44Af7sLr-yvpxfX8hryKqRFj4lMsJeCKM8FXc1O7a3p2vknGt2dTP_x_ear2MBEGqAIZz-yV_04ImaV73fU-XBUkN8sGxzvObJiz79imXREjxT76ZQSXRvIpqml-kx7R7gi9cpxkhj/s1600/il_430xN.142920851.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeI44Af7sLr-yvpxfX8hryKqRFj4lMsJeCKM8FXc1O7a3p2vknGt2dTP_x_ear2MBEGqAIZz-yV_04ImaV73fU-XBUkN8sGxzvObJiz79imXREjxT76ZQSXRvIpqml-kx7R7gi9cpxkhj/s320/il_430xN.142920851.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481585577395737490" /></a><br /><br />Tricia belongs to the Etsy Greetings Street Team and Busy Moms Street Team. She advises that those new to etsy join a street team, as she has found them to be amazing and helpful, supportive and knowledgeable.Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-50406363971674460902010-06-03T08:11:00.000-07:002010-06-03T08:13:16.854-07:00Items of the Week - Baby Girl<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c07c56152938eefee83f762/items-of-the-week">Items of the Week</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWLR24kNxMymaB1ZKVfxdN9ZHE9_118uo4pf0k5mmKOlX-whE2b-jr0D3bOBto3gBJ2KBPrJi4Z2EZj6yYer9y7Hx8Rx3IVFGN7ZsjgEa8EBwNKY8v2qBceiw4CtOfO9EV_ELKoQcM6zC/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-06-03+at+11.08.23+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWLR24kNxMymaB1ZKVfxdN9ZHE9_118uo4pf0k5mmKOlX-whE2b-jr0D3bOBto3gBJ2KBPrJi4Z2EZj6yYer9y7Hx8Rx3IVFGN7ZsjgEa8EBwNKY8v2qBceiw4CtOfO9EV_ELKoQcM6zC/s320/Screen+shot+2010-06-03+at+11.08.23+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478565609702576930" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-40560689025198785932010-06-02T06:14:00.000-07:002010-06-02T06:57:15.308-07:00Dear DadI've just curated a couple of Father's Day treasuries on etsy's Treasury East and Treasury West. Here's a sneak peek. Click on the links to view the entire collections.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=100182">Thanks Dad</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6juCDCCdEr1T44QR0-0Zz6yv_RTQGBFo7F0aQTaj5O2DvPCT7FN9TEvl9cG7lB3UXePDXFD7g5zXSzAgllH1ytyeSX87HmITNdjZTKXN6Yei-9xTaScwh7md8ry8ti9PDgyOn34aCGVQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-06-02+at+9.15.17+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6juCDCCdEr1T44QR0-0Zz6yv_RTQGBFo7F0aQTaj5O2DvPCT7FN9TEvl9cG7lB3UXePDXFD7g5zXSzAgllH1ytyeSX87HmITNdjZTKXN6Yei-9xTaScwh7md8ry8ti9PDgyOn34aCGVQ/s320/Screen+shot+2010-06-02+at+9.15.17+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478164995302110034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c065ef3ca2d8eef1d96e520/etsy-greetings-dear-dad">Dear Dad</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeY_utx8t6JJXGRbnog4AqJg15a3BgZpEJaA9tmpuau_QpAtUU18Q5aeD-kGgHDyQiQwtvfv3F7xxiOdh5P3OYBdSNjT8JJVVLkMapVC_8L_D1DETOWxmIizp6qeGmqeN9UmlK-ncWg7B/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-06-02+at+9.55.06+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeY_utx8t6JJXGRbnog4AqJg15a3BgZpEJaA9tmpuau_QpAtUU18Q5aeD-kGgHDyQiQwtvfv3F7xxiOdh5P3OYBdSNjT8JJVVLkMapVC_8L_D1DETOWxmIizp6qeGmqeN9UmlK-ncWg7B/s320/Screen+shot+2010-06-02+at+9.55.06+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478174795030769922" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-18532276946768718312010-05-25T19:18:00.000-07:002010-05-25T19:52:41.939-07:00Summer, Summer, Summer TimeTim, Brennan and I just returned from a wonderful trip to our old stomping grounds in Atlanta, GA. We stayed with old friends, Louis and Kathy Cahill. They are gracious hosts, so kind and accommodating. They also happen to be incredibly talented. <a href="http://louiscahill.com/">Louis</a> is a professional photographer. (Click on the link to view some of his photos.) However, he is also REALLY into fly fishing and makes his own rods. He also renovates houses. Seriously. I don't know how he does it. <a href="http://www.cahillcreative.net/">Kathy </a>is an amazing graphic designer with a love for animals. She rehabs squirrels and used to work with elephants at the zoo. Oh, and she makes soap and cooks all sorts of yummy veggie food. There's more. They do so much more. Tim and I have named them the official most annoying couple on the planet! We love them, but they've got to give us a break. They're really making us look bad! <br /><br />Anyway, while we were down in Atlanta, we visited the <a href="http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/">GA Aquarium</a>. Amazing! The pictures I have don't do it justice. We also took Brennan to the <a href="http://www.zooatlanta.org/">zoo</a> in Grant Park and the <a href="http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/040910/index.html;jsessionid=8CD3580EEC8B010D775D4605A1A234BD">Botanical Garden</a>. Both were lots of fun, but we about roasted at the gardens. It was worth it though. That's how much I love plants. I am willing to suffer sunburn and exhaustion to see as much plant life as possible. Of course, we also ate a bunch of amazing food. We tried Ethiopian food for the first time and love, love, loved it. LB liked it as well (whew!). The restaurant doesn't have a website, but it's called <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bahel+ethiopian+atlanta&fb=1&gl=us&hq=bahel+ethiopian&hnear=atlanta&cid=16882473934169435078">Bahel</a> and is located on Briarcliff. We also had yummy falafel at <a href="http://www.marcospita.com/">Marco's</a> on Ponce, Indian at <a href="http://zyka.com/">Zyka</a> on Scott Blvd. in Decatur and Chinese at <a href="http://www.greensproutga.com/">Green Sprout</a> on Piedmont (Try the Empire "chicken."). And then there was our old friend <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/veggieland-atlanta-2">Veggieland</a>. I can't say enough good things about this place. The food is so good. The service is wonderful. And, unbelievably, the place is cheap! Yay for Veggieland! If you're ever in Atlanta, you must, must, must try their veggie burger with avocado.<br /><br />Being back in Atlanta made me miss big city living, but I haven't packed my bags yet. I think it will pass. I didn't care for that life when in any of the larger cities where we've lived (except for maybe NYC, but I'm not wealthy, so scratch that). I do love Louisville and I figure we'll be calling it home for at least a few more years.<br /><br />It was super hot in Atlanta on Sunday. It really felt like a Southern summer day. When I returned from the trip and realized I had some treasuries to update on Treasury East, I felt inspired to curate an Etsy Greetings Team treasury dedicated to the summer (hence the title of this post). Here's a taste. Click on the link to view the entire <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bec309058976d91d55addd3/etsy-greetings-summer-summer-summer-time">treasury</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2oPMbqR3DdF6Kv0FXV6vCqlWp8BVGJx2E8CTNEXZvvSuFrJ8A03w9C1-ghS3Cl76RMK93tyDocSz5xKozz2qwDKAtWIKslbKlnDMwFLMFyyI1fgyzc2wkQ7S3fxr-yuLb6_ah_WWMFF1/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-25+at+10.17.46+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2oPMbqR3DdF6Kv0FXV6vCqlWp8BVGJx2E8CTNEXZvvSuFrJ8A03w9C1-ghS3Cl76RMK93tyDocSz5xKozz2qwDKAtWIKslbKlnDMwFLMFyyI1fgyzc2wkQ7S3fxr-yuLb6_ah_WWMFF1/s320/Screen+shot+2010-05-25+at+10.17.46+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475403941575519714" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-52336603594274113502010-05-15T05:30:00.001-07:002010-05-15T05:32:13.070-07:00Items of the Week - in PurpleHere are some of my current faves on etsy. They all also happen to be purple. Click on the link to view the entire treasury.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bed90aa58976d91a920f8d3/items-of-the-week#4bee93b54d168eefd5b5cee9">View treasury</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyrCHaiIXfUW0djuKYBEiuNH2CkmkZvesvk3orrLZi3QH7j_OQ8BjHLf4M5Pjlg-crQup2AcA3jquFTKvjkpObuY7lMbAMJ7MJXHVEge4e6EWF0Qn9CnndsOvJZkjhS6gYdSmJf1SXiLU/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-15+at+8.29.52+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyrCHaiIXfUW0djuKYBEiuNH2CkmkZvesvk3orrLZi3QH7j_OQ8BjHLf4M5Pjlg-crQup2AcA3jquFTKvjkpObuY7lMbAMJ7MJXHVEge4e6EWF0Qn9CnndsOvJZkjhS6gYdSmJf1SXiLU/s320/Screen+shot+2010-05-15+at+8.29.52+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471473485135743154" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-11827898182691918672010-05-14T07:05:00.000-07:002010-05-14T07:40:45.533-07:00What Do Vegans Eat? Food that Rocks!I made a couple of recipes from "Vegan with a Vengeance" this week that I've never made before. This is an awesome cookbook from the Post-Punk Kitchen founder Isa Chandra Moskowitz. This isn't a cookbook that requires you to buy a bunch of obscure and expensive ingredients. It's full of simple, economical, and, so far, delicious recipes. I neglected to take pictures of the food before we ate it. You'll just have to take me at my word when I say they looked delicious as well. Here are the recipes. Let me know if you try either.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Apple Pie-Crumb Cake Muffins</span><br /><br />for muffins:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1 and 1/2 c flour<br />1/4 c plus 2 T sugar<br />1 t baking powder<br />1 t baking soda<br />1 t ground cinnamon<br />1/2 t ground allspice<br />1/8 t ground cloves<br />1/4 t salt<br />3/4 c apple cider<br />1/3 c canola oil<br />1 t vanilla extract<br />1/2 c grated apple<br />1/2 c chopped apple (1/4-inch pieces)</span><br /><br />for topping:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1/4 c all-purpose flour<br />1/4 c brown sugar<br />1/2 t ground cinnamon<br />1/4 t ground allspice<br />pinch of salt<br />3 T canola oil</span><br /><br />Prepare the topping by mixing all of the dry topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle the oil in while mixing with your fingertips until crumbs form. Set aside. <br /><br />Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, lightly grease a twelve-muffin tin.<br /><br />In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Create a well in the center and add the apple cider, oil, and vanilla. Mix, then fold in the grated and chopped apple.<br /><br />Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full. Sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin. Bake for 22 minutes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tempeh Reuben</span> Makes four sandwiches.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">8 slices good, dark pumpernickel bread<br />8 t nonhydrogenated margarine<br />1 and 1/2 c sauerkraut<br />2 dill pickles, thinly sliced<br />1 avocado, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch slices<br />1 pound tempeh, cut into four equal pieces, then cut through the middle so that you have eight thin squares</span><br /><br />for the marinade:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1/2 c white cooking wine<br />2 T olive oil<br />2 T balsamic vinegar<br />2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari<br />2 T fresh lemon juice<br />2 cloves garlic, smashed<br /></span><br />for the dressing:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1/3 c Vegannaise<br />2 T ketchup<br />Juice of 1 lemon<br />1 T minced onion<br />3 t capers<br />2 T sweet pickle relish (or equivalent amount chopped pickles)<br />a pinch of cayenne</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prepare the tempeh:</span><br />Combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the tempeh and marinate for at least one hour, turning once.<br /><br />Mix together all the dressing ingredients and set aside.<br /><br />When the tempeh has marinated for an hour, preheat a grill pan over high heat. Cook the slices on the grill for 4 minutes on one side, until dark grill lines have appeared, then use tongs to flip them over and cook on the other side for about 3 minutes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prepare the sandwich:</span><br /><br />Spread a teaspoon of margarine on each piece of bread. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Fry each piece of bread on the buttered side for 3 minutes, flip over and cook one minute more.<br /><br />Divide the ingredients equally among four buttered-side-down fried bread slices. Smother in dressing, top each serving with another slice of fried bread, nonbuttered side down, cut in half, and serve.Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-47983847864133028022010-05-13T18:22:00.001-07:002010-05-13T18:25:16.377-07:00etsy Greetings on Treasury EastI changed up my etsygreetingsteam treasury today. The theme is "love" because, as one seller put it, love needs no season. Here's a preview. Click the link to view the entire treasury.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bec309058976d91d55addd3/etsy-greetings-love-love-love?sort=hotness&order=desc">Love, Love, Love</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0u1WktOehniU-ilymdNhYdH8IVgGxp0xN8iG82lZV7njJyGjENlNgEkOuKDYXjN2wxydiPCoU_AwiiGpV1ggG79Jq3npgXIjvgYZkDEsiN7ru64u7Hfmr9O3RYOqZ-7OKacixjMpmgmt/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-13+at+9.21.36+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0u1WktOehniU-ilymdNhYdH8IVgGxp0xN8iG82lZV7njJyGjENlNgEkOuKDYXjN2wxydiPCoU_AwiiGpV1ggG79Jq3npgXIjvgYZkDEsiN7ru64u7Hfmr9O3RYOqZ-7OKacixjMpmgmt/s320/Screen+shot+2010-05-13+at+9.21.36+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470930502815163314" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-43920619383938933552010-05-13T10:25:00.000-07:002010-05-13T10:30:23.181-07:00Giveaway at Adore by Nat<a href="http://adorebynat.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveaway-20-gift-certificate-from_09.html#comment-form">Adore by Nat</a> is having a giveaway this week. It's a $20.00 gift certificate to etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinymade">Tiny Made</a>. Gorgeous clothes! Click on the links to view the blog giveaway entry and the Tiny Made shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZOKOr2qGXpVXY_yRbT6_ZGT9AHTli1fEAaApi0LLAn4vjZD3zXHOclkxy4dsTamS-3pVkHB1y4hPSiaSeNOEGChTXWNmO4b-Hk8Lbh3h_PvSq1XSyVeqKanzlBFHFTmXMXWz2rxN6vJO/s1600/March+2010+654.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZOKOr2qGXpVXY_yRbT6_ZGT9AHTli1fEAaApi0LLAn4vjZD3zXHOclkxy4dsTamS-3pVkHB1y4hPSiaSeNOEGChTXWNmO4b-Hk8Lbh3h_PvSq1XSyVeqKanzlBFHFTmXMXWz2rxN6vJO/s320/March+2010+654.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470807874189585138" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-9687685200811522382010-05-13T04:32:00.000-07:002010-05-13T09:39:19.125-07:00Blog Candy at Killam CreativeSusan at<a href="http://killamcreative.blogspot.com/2010/05/birthday-blog-candy.html"> Killam Creative</a> is giving away a ton of stuff in honor of her birthday. There's a preview pic below. Check out the link for details and to view her blog. She's assembling a community of crafters who love to share new ideas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKwvjStalq77fndPYtt-qYT349qGqYKo5BdWHThT8Grj4nk50rHVStYfbFFLK9cxiZJZ3T5PFgMnAx8UN50sdTvZEsAOSn6LC-vomyUJKZBLIUnoZHF635ZKdCYUwIryjix3ZJ1EExFGK/s1600/killam_creative_blog_candy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKwvjStalq77fndPYtt-qYT349qGqYKo5BdWHThT8Grj4nk50rHVStYfbFFLK9cxiZJZ3T5PFgMnAx8UN50sdTvZEsAOSn6LC-vomyUJKZBLIUnoZHF635ZKdCYUwIryjix3ZJ1EExFGK/s320/killam_creative_blog_candy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470717206749537762" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-33118703994779764062010-05-12T16:52:00.000-07:002010-05-12T17:16:49.855-07:00New ArrivalsI finally listed some new items in the shop! Yay, me! I've posted them below. Also, don't forget that I currently have a HUGE sale section. Be sure to visit the shop and check it out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46744767/handmade-happy-birthday-card-free">Flora</a> $4.50 (includes free domestic shipping)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHmGcM521eWUi3uXn4yu7z4SY6r1uca4ATBvztyrtxhydAU3fvuyegTe5XUpah9Hk3d4XdqWNvXr1l3US8bAS2jrN3paztprRJyzneo__UXJVXofOwAzptNebXgu14ukk7cL0SYMR3V5d/s1600/il_430xN.143820751.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHmGcM521eWUi3uXn4yu7z4SY6r1uca4ATBvztyrtxhydAU3fvuyegTe5XUpah9Hk3d4XdqWNvXr1l3US8bAS2jrN3paztprRJyzneo__UXJVXofOwAzptNebXgu14ukk7cL0SYMR3V5d/s320/il_430xN.143820751.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470538566732771170" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46651804/handmade-all-occasion-card-free-shipping">Bird</a> $4.50 (includes free domestic shipping)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha17IZevkhX2DOLXatag-MPwLX-w38l3BV9aSLLq2Z5LYksmOrnU-YJNCNLp28PJf6-Oa7RL6GPgdD0OMLQPwFD6iULPrjq8KlCDrq8nrgUVSDAYhOAEeZBag18HAzG0WMyPY7Zu8we9BD/s1600/il_430xN.143517365.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha17IZevkhX2DOLXatag-MPwLX-w38l3BV9aSLLq2Z5LYksmOrnU-YJNCNLp28PJf6-Oa7RL6GPgdD0OMLQPwFD6iULPrjq8KlCDrq8nrgUVSDAYhOAEeZBag18HAzG0WMyPY7Zu8we9BD/s320/il_430xN.143517365.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470538957944755442" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46652758/handmade-happy-birthday-card-free">Flowers</a> $4.50 (includes free domestic shipping)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOdIwjUp0Qf4N30bj_mTE-ugY6qDWF6axf84KCO7t2FnL1Jj_UCfCiPJOy2fd1Iwf3ZqEuyiFHKHzLacS2onrJWoRc-x7eO8Zrd7JzeFIJe8X8isHZUcC9nT9wyoEzYdm3KQJsONSvt0X/s1600/il_430xN.143520326.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOdIwjUp0Qf4N30bj_mTE-ugY6qDWF6axf84KCO7t2FnL1Jj_UCfCiPJOy2fd1Iwf3ZqEuyiFHKHzLacS2onrJWoRc-x7eO8Zrd7JzeFIJe8X8isHZUcC9nT9wyoEzYdm3KQJsONSvt0X/s320/il_430xN.143520326.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470539367829056674" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46637223/handmade-new-baby-card-free-shipping">Welcome</a> $4.50 (includes free domestic shipping)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1JhgtxYaVIAbATynj_BG-JyOnywy_MyK-LuQFKtuTAHJPpvgRul1T2_rQeF_yN_TBZZ2K_9MTSymuJg7wSkniHv-P4wemSjtt8OCehSMLLwOFTwlX8JtLzDrA9-08J9X05pYCPFFIb_p/s1600/il_430xN.143469427.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1JhgtxYaVIAbATynj_BG-JyOnywy_MyK-LuQFKtuTAHJPpvgRul1T2_rQeF_yN_TBZZ2K_9MTSymuJg7wSkniHv-P4wemSjtt8OCehSMLLwOFTwlX8JtLzDrA9-08J9X05pYCPFFIb_p/s320/il_430xN.143469427.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470539930815367298" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-25484748356339311282010-05-11T15:15:00.000-07:002010-05-11T16:02:28.910-07:00Featured Seller - Isabellaflora Greeting Cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU0GPkjcyBMt-_gtVZghodulP3-1O7egj3i5nr0uTqDlzFjAH3X1G_AJF5ARVeSoCjzGHG5uin1-Njp8FHoMnnS8m0DLyAHe5su-WDVs_C9zTS_OaG2t10S4GLstZasJYHDJJI43QIZ04/s1600/iusb_760x100.5999075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU0GPkjcyBMt-_gtVZghodulP3-1O7egj3i5nr0uTqDlzFjAH3X1G_AJF5ARVeSoCjzGHG5uin1-Njp8FHoMnnS8m0DLyAHe5su-WDVs_C9zTS_OaG2t10S4GLstZasJYHDJJI43QIZ04/s320/iusb_760x100.5999075.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470143935031246226" /></a><br /><br />Today's featured seller, Isabellaflora, is a collaborative effort between a father and daughter. He handles the photography and she the watercolor painting. They are (obviously) inspired by botanicals and produce many beautiful handmade cards for their etsy shop. I recently sent a few questions to Eve and found some favorites from her shop. Please be sure to go check out the remaining items!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What inspires you?</span><br /><br />My inspiration comes from flowers, leaves, trees and all things botanical. Both my Father and I love the beauty and textures that our green world presents to us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46631985/water-dance-card">Water Dance Card</a> $4.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlj3GWksTLdyPZ4ky4w8d3lFNddlrY5ryaN1yS-uhQhMH4xgo16wVlA5hNvnYEFRNMCEkcyLZxUfDUkvcjtdpCgbSxmndEaDOLPtxp0_Y_YdiuS2B6BmTJVBBJ0xcAWk03UAzxG383lWp/s1600/il_430xN.143452044.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlj3GWksTLdyPZ4ky4w8d3lFNddlrY5ryaN1yS-uhQhMH4xgo16wVlA5hNvnYEFRNMCEkcyLZxUfDUkvcjtdpCgbSxmndEaDOLPtxp0_Y_YdiuS2B6BmTJVBBJ0xcAWk03UAzxG383lWp/s320/il_430xN.143452044.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470148298754814882" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">How did you get started paper crafting?</span><br /><br />Actually, my girlfriend suggested I start painting about 3 years ago. I immediately knew it would be water colors, as I am so drawn to that medium. My father started with photography in 1928, so he has had a lifetime with his hobby. I decided that greeting cards would be a fantastic way to share our art with everyone.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/20495349/purple-passion-card">Purple Passion Card</a> $4.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqzOcD_zlJK3VGB1VmxyaU8d6tlms4j_Gh17E5hFBiQYO9E7OM2PKHTUmgrz7fhhq79i0wi-Sx-vSK95OXziOg3ijQWNRf5wOQStPR7-KUPV5ZMXQLxf1jjLGLIYASpMw-BiEmXvfwsUj/s1600/il_430xN.55458165.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqzOcD_zlJK3VGB1VmxyaU8d6tlms4j_Gh17E5hFBiQYO9E7OM2PKHTUmgrz7fhhq79i0wi-Sx-vSK95OXziOg3ijQWNRf5wOQStPR7-KUPV5ZMXQLxf1jjLGLIYASpMw-BiEmXvfwsUj/s320/il_430xN.55458165.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470149276933938258" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What are your favorite colors and materials?</span><br /><br />Favorite colors...that's a tough one...perhaps blues, green and purples. Favorite materials...the gorgeous way those watercolor paints just ooze and mingle and then create a life of their own.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34970856/sunflower-card">Sunflower Card</a> $4.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZgN6pWp1Id8kg1A0E5s1bn-b6OOv0Ps_BWnO6DRiyWk51LyTQZ6mVtZlHLQcpvbyMVuGA4iSWujy7RIzPKbMqFm-MMKMkwUA6djVfMBjt3RYNIK_Ptr3A4CFvdUfZ7CATwpmcoJig0JE/s1600/il_430xN.104051624.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZgN6pWp1Id8kg1A0E5s1bn-b6OOv0Ps_BWnO6DRiyWk51LyTQZ6mVtZlHLQcpvbyMVuGA4iSWujy7RIzPKbMqFm-MMKMkwUA6djVfMBjt3RYNIK_Ptr3A4CFvdUfZ7CATwpmcoJig0JE/s320/il_430xN.104051624.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470149934358489618" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What prompted you to open an etsy shop?</span><br /><br />My girlfriend showed me the Etsy site and I decided to take the plunge. It's such a big venue with exposure around the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38186374/rose-of-sharon-card">Rose of Sharon Card</a> $4.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXHscTD9cqXUkc5tKeB7_FadlFIBT-AsmOGE3R2lgI40SfFJDKhwQCt1EAZkrC4X0iVjvGuwXSyARNEPeMEC91zFPQYnffe3fxrKodvCoiFQrXcf202S4gm-4URd2n-CbJu0KWKLEJJ4h/s1600/il_430xN.114855878.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXHscTD9cqXUkc5tKeB7_FadlFIBT-AsmOGE3R2lgI40SfFJDKhwQCt1EAZkrC4X0iVjvGuwXSyARNEPeMEC91zFPQYnffe3fxrKodvCoiFQrXcf202S4gm-4URd2n-CbJu0KWKLEJJ4h/s320/il_430xN.114855878.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470150645112668210" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Do you have any advice for your fellow etsians?</span><br /><br />Advice for others: Join esty teams that unite like-minded crafters and artists. I have learned so much from esty greetings team. Advice for newbies: Give etsy a try. What is there to lose?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46365221/columbine-card">Columbine Card</a> $4.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8XqxYt8jk3kanJPt869Xdxdu5wAsArIiddfXCpn1hA2ZFbmoOn02L0wpXFxHAsc_fBcSFBd3qli27hxqX1Q8u1wtwKjUWmraeT5ITcbnKN6V5U1QBdrJ40PmO_XUa8ZKCrcYnU0EKwJ5/s1600/il_430xN.142573631.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8XqxYt8jk3kanJPt869Xdxdu5wAsArIiddfXCpn1hA2ZFbmoOn02L0wpXFxHAsc_fBcSFBd3qli27hxqX1Q8u1wtwKjUWmraeT5ITcbnKN6V5U1QBdrJ40PmO_XUa8ZKCrcYnU0EKwJ5/s320/il_430xN.142573631.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470151479210465154" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-44610046864374384552010-05-08T06:19:00.000-07:002010-05-08T06:51:49.207-07:00Happy Mother's Day!Per my request, my husband took me plant shopping for Mother's Day. I wanted to go early and get them planted before the big day, so I could relax on the deck and admire the plants on Sunday afternoon. Here are some of the new arrivals, as well as some oldies that are in bloom. The hosta and fern garden is really filling out. The perennial bed on the terrace is looking really wild, just as I like it! Also, I couldn't resist putting in a pic or two of my baby girl's first trip to the dentist. Happy Mother's Day all!<br /><br />hostas:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTu2FTwi5a44w-TX4y5hv7EQgESeJwmHSgp3LQFStxoxNjD08-OAHxMhtZ39VzzaCHjBjEqNuLDxBenRwZlpE5P-zVzytU2I0kWrg5uxZUoUlQAbgC1WUc4pazLAwh5mRnjeZO1CZ3B-_9/s1600/IMG_3359.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTu2FTwi5a44w-TX4y5hv7EQgESeJwmHSgp3LQFStxoxNjD08-OAHxMhtZ39VzzaCHjBjEqNuLDxBenRwZlpE5P-zVzytU2I0kWrg5uxZUoUlQAbgC1WUc4pazLAwh5mRnjeZO1CZ3B-_9/s320/IMG_3359.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468889908643059394" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvo3RQWINaZo3rsSvIkh939W3ztiwiDqTwXCpwhuMQyPw-8BrB9S4yDQjq8Z80Gl1HJesyVrff-s4H2L6GMgJK8LQ60wQhkzrUSQkd-lru4XlGJ1h_Aiml06bc3rqP4NWww1kgKuHMEW1/s1600/IMG_3355.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvo3RQWINaZo3rsSvIkh939W3ztiwiDqTwXCpwhuMQyPw-8BrB9S4yDQjq8Z80Gl1HJesyVrff-s4H2L6GMgJK8LQ60wQhkzrUSQkd-lru4XlGJ1h_Aiml06bc3rqP4NWww1kgKuHMEW1/s320/IMG_3355.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468890317951496994" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYo-sr3IaCnz62-q60CycPNUOtBF2KbWJqoqK8SJS-FDwrRVhIXReaQk6HcWVbpUII_Jt6EE8oPJzwXm0EjaIvKmpUG1Sg6-jVVqRkAEZwradDnR-gdD1wuUdZnmPGa8N8V_ASfMDrxTF/s1600/IMG_3358.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYo-sr3IaCnz62-q60CycPNUOtBF2KbWJqoqK8SJS-FDwrRVhIXReaQk6HcWVbpUII_Jt6EE8oPJzwXm0EjaIvKmpUG1Sg6-jVVqRkAEZwradDnR-gdD1wuUdZnmPGa8N8V_ASfMDrxTF/s320/IMG_3358.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468890780158930594" /></a><br /><br />low-growing yarrow:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii20lvQJOYVTO2ePAaHtMgYXzb_3L5iAs9eLL9wqks_VEEm-Lul_rEP_f5YqzQGQxsSvtP8FyMFMmujs1nocGuDhcKRXRSIZvwKBHRhyphenhyphenY4bX1bv7ZRMXjX9Fair1EhZJbwQUStG8ZP7LLJ/s1600/IMG_3369.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii20lvQJOYVTO2ePAaHtMgYXzb_3L5iAs9eLL9wqks_VEEm-Lul_rEP_f5YqzQGQxsSvtP8FyMFMmujs1nocGuDhcKRXRSIZvwKBHRhyphenhyphenY4bX1bv7ZRMXjX9Fair1EhZJbwQUStG8ZP7LLJ/s320/IMG_3369.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468891413773842482" /></a><br /><br />stevia:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYO8GhyphenhyphenSbGBmXLI_uxWRPFKWqKAor-TlmRbjGljc6qGtgu-wFSk00ojG-fBtaEVJJz_YWYg27vCpPhfixkK0GWuN-NgP1ciAVCLWzaXDhJ7kP0deGbF6T__-2gMrl471uBtlO4Wx2LQChD/s1600/IMG_3371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYO8GhyphenhyphenSbGBmXLI_uxWRPFKWqKAor-TlmRbjGljc6qGtgu-wFSk00ojG-fBtaEVJJz_YWYg27vCpPhfixkK0GWuN-NgP1ciAVCLWzaXDhJ7kP0deGbF6T__-2gMrl471uBtlO4Wx2LQChD/s320/IMG_3371.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468891912906646002" /></a><br /><br />lemon thyme:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dzOTKrAR4a4fK7yx3hiLn2BUis9MXTLuSwY3h1hOB3uNE1EcNJI9YiKMu7xrIZ7x7_9OlNYRLF56AazhCIc4wTwBgRWHPTnjMo9rz-Tz5NdrFi0NSI2P3g3yA4Ul2IYQ5x1pkFinpVa8/s1600/IMG_3376.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dzOTKrAR4a4fK7yx3hiLn2BUis9MXTLuSwY3h1hOB3uNE1EcNJI9YiKMu7xrIZ7x7_9OlNYRLF56AazhCIc4wTwBgRWHPTnjMo9rz-Tz5NdrFi0NSI2P3g3yA4Ul2IYQ5x1pkFinpVa8/s320/IMG_3376.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468894166457669602" /></a><br /><br />I can't remember the name of this one:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2Ct_nsLLW1X89JxWs4T12cLdEzK7ryccb7LTbYa1IfpmRyF5vbnKvhm1WfYykhGIQd3fIzyheTeeQ1w8U_fVv0J6ZZO3BhoqdwKRsvz__Up3HkpuiJC6ierzyYxX59OaCFCjlhESxvYn/s1600/IMG_3381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2Ct_nsLLW1X89JxWs4T12cLdEzK7ryccb7LTbYa1IfpmRyF5vbnKvhm1WfYykhGIQd3fIzyheTeeQ1w8U_fVv0J6ZZO3BhoqdwKRsvz__Up3HkpuiJC6ierzyYxX59OaCFCjlhESxvYn/s320/IMG_3381.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468894620038095138" /></a><br /><br />perennial geranium:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0ZH0oG_-lsJPuTCSAL64JI4eNESZoTZdd3M6SvdtJQcZ8ejjRGMoP-xcu48GWhc6aW8WgbzO28bvkuMuWyxnNNcUoX1Rx72y1omRX-j1wO6yhJSY2iTsKuTFRG6JQ0FNPzgoa4LLWGFT/s1600/IMG_3361.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0ZH0oG_-lsJPuTCSAL64JI4eNESZoTZdd3M6SvdtJQcZ8ejjRGMoP-xcu48GWhc6aW8WgbzO28bvkuMuWyxnNNcUoX1Rx72y1omRX-j1wO6yhJSY2iTsKuTFRG6JQ0FNPzgoa4LLWGFT/s320/IMG_3361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468895051710672002" /></a><br /><br />iris:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvDo9n5UsZLk3CT0iZd5cDDD4bj84_q8osYD-9W2ETISsrbv2XTnDDsPCuLUR_bPJM6CxzjUZsnQ3s2QyDpBlUoouosYQmm172sHYBsumFalydxNQjRqfA16CCdqeow_u4qZQf5oDmrNR/s1600/IMG_3370.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvDo9n5UsZLk3CT0iZd5cDDD4bj84_q8osYD-9W2ETISsrbv2XTnDDsPCuLUR_bPJM6CxzjUZsnQ3s2QyDpBlUoouosYQmm172sHYBsumFalydxNQjRqfA16CCdqeow_u4qZQf5oDmrNR/s320/IMG_3370.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468895418682547026" /></a><br /><br />My baby's first dental appointment:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTwrJcbJnc49MBJD19xjaGxqB1CpsoasBoYl52lY-DaPx1HJyUTZ8Xzm6A5SIfR5CWd4HI0cfc3baB5V6t5YE7H5m2yfuHpSo-lmj3dXWsMOMALZmCc0M0jSLmy2r_TJMgkFrNE0t7m8w/s1600/IMG_3328.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTwrJcbJnc49MBJD19xjaGxqB1CpsoasBoYl52lY-DaPx1HJyUTZ8Xzm6A5SIfR5CWd4HI0cfc3baB5V6t5YE7H5m2yfuHpSo-lmj3dXWsMOMALZmCc0M0jSLmy2r_TJMgkFrNE0t7m8w/s320/IMG_3328.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468895894474224962" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5DbamG5JJyGBUAF4eA4pr5LKyuVKeOGUadQQ_zfYjnTc3TyDRr2njs9n-Phg96HQWm2oBvGU_WeHxrFVGDCEZC7oSNqeim7Q0gcbywhaAQvsTViQSVcNAjVoGOoOlxU73njDE3LNYVT6/s1600/IMG_3333.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5DbamG5JJyGBUAF4eA4pr5LKyuVKeOGUadQQ_zfYjnTc3TyDRr2njs9n-Phg96HQWm2oBvGU_WeHxrFVGDCEZC7oSNqeim7Q0gcbywhaAQvsTViQSVcNAjVoGOoOlxU73njDE3LNYVT6/s320/IMG_3333.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468896178291261426" /></a><br /><br />Brennan was such a big girl! She was calm the entire time. The dentist said she did better than many grownups. I'm a proud mama.Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-31313848295302330732010-05-07T07:39:00.001-07:002010-05-07T07:41:50.817-07:00Items of the WeekHere's a sneak peek of my latest "Items of the Week" treasury on etsy. Click the link here: "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4be4222b138d6d91e24a3600/items-of-the-week">Items of the Week</a>" to view the entire treasury. It was inspired by the greens of spring.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqmMoDOAxNa7aW1R7_Sk_YumAUyOTgTxzez4sFwfse_ru6xQpOehcOqM1ysrrBZXh6ri38YQYpd6dpCXvc_G4dI-ov7rs7q8Y1RvjPDDT4VGGdCirtY0_0ugmWphBo6-AVdGUs_vCoAeL/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-07+at+10.38.20+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqmMoDOAxNa7aW1R7_Sk_YumAUyOTgTxzez4sFwfse_ru6xQpOehcOqM1ysrrBZXh6ri38YQYpd6dpCXvc_G4dI-ov7rs7q8Y1RvjPDDT4VGGdCirtY0_0ugmWphBo6-AVdGUs_vCoAeL/s320/Screen+shot+2010-05-07+at+10.38.20+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468538107581243282" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-27605855847014950232010-04-29T08:12:00.000-07:002010-04-29T16:24:16.701-07:00Mother's Day Gift Guide 2010While I just curated a treasury of gift ideas for moms, I couldn't resist putting together an additional gift guide for the blog. There are so many amazing things available on etsy! I know, I sound like a commercial. I need help! Here are some cool gift ideas. I'd love to give or receive any of them!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45823007/moms-handwritten-recipe-on-a-platter">Mom's Handwritten Recipe on a Platter</a> by<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/customsepia"> Custom Sepia</a> on etsy<br /><br />$45.00<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZozBvycicMsoRgy9x5dsyphb2QmbKTuJtKzC7Kx9gAGRKSLB4j2uClukD0NUzkWyDatJGu_Oo7mx-SzE6YFG4en-e02JixkzR6kjBbPwhZUrzs6czczH6gESfwUc7VCLIxhyzWU4UNf2X/s1600/il_430xN.140777154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZozBvycicMsoRgy9x5dsyphb2QmbKTuJtKzC7Kx9gAGRKSLB4j2uClukD0NUzkWyDatJGu_Oo7mx-SzE6YFG4en-e02JixkzR6kjBbPwhZUrzs6czczH6gESfwUc7VCLIxhyzWU4UNf2X/s320/il_430xN.140777154.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465579478647686066" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45684766/moms-are-geeks-too-card">Mom's Are Geeks Too Card</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopGibberish">Gibberish</a> on etsy<br /><br />$4.00<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JKqISkYSZ51mhFr47t0Nxay3qjJeZoyb3OpvbGvjdNXCQubOdVq0fDnKhLhizY_6HuvAB8RZvc-Qjaynofxn7L8JZe29iqDrw7FFopUWs1SQmvue4eASo8mlhyAZlQUFuxK-4jipsJHb/s1600/il_430xN.140320172.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JKqISkYSZ51mhFr47t0Nxay3qjJeZoyb3OpvbGvjdNXCQubOdVq0fDnKhLhizY_6HuvAB8RZvc-Qjaynofxn7L8JZe29iqDrw7FFopUWs1SQmvue4eASo8mlhyAZlQUFuxK-4jipsJHb/s320/il_430xN.140320172.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465580533898506690" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37790194/flowers-in-spring-12x36-original-impasto">Flowers in Spring</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LUIZAVIZOLI">Luiza Vizoli</a> on etsy<br /><br />$125.00<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVZkzZgX28nkzUDkMqkor5CQNn1bY6S8do18oH7S_yLZxB60Wsat61pqu1X_NU5VsZ2pYscm6_dCAMJT60yNcqa0dz_t2_PDy5MSHKCKvf4cRsaXIF0aheCOaTuPP6kfZnbXuEDOrYA0P/s1600/il_430xN.113525872.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVZkzZgX28nkzUDkMqkor5CQNn1bY6S8do18oH7S_yLZxB60Wsat61pqu1X_NU5VsZ2pYscm6_dCAMJT60yNcqa0dz_t2_PDy5MSHKCKvf4cRsaXIF0aheCOaTuPP6kfZnbXuEDOrYA0P/s320/il_430xN.113525872.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465581530318823906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45822188/the-four-seasons-appetizer-plates-4">The Four Seasons Appetizer Plates</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marywibis">Mary Wibis</a> on etsy<br /><br />$38.00<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiGnCIOt3dU7Mct6hmxxQNvj2cTxxO50itSrzpbHOsMGvpYqq_bHhHLD8fD2wQtLxK-JY08_OY0re6yZummx__H9f9qPMEh65jEqIdfBmrJNsR5mzT3D74Y_8ooSgpb6t8mH8kOYrRuz6/s1600/il_430xN.140774544.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiGnCIOt3dU7Mct6hmxxQNvj2cTxxO50itSrzpbHOsMGvpYqq_bHhHLD8fD2wQtLxK-JY08_OY0re6yZummx__H9f9qPMEh65jEqIdfBmrJNsR5mzT3D74Y_8ooSgpb6t8mH8kOYrRuz6/s320/il_430xN.140774544.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465582363849689042" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45850234/mothers-day-specialget-2-6-piece">Two 6-Piece Vegan Macaroons</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jaynelhollis">The Greenwood Kitchen and Bake Shop</a> on etsy<br /><br />$6.75<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0cAQpvqUd1cQ5i5HAqhMBphr7kz7cu8vH1dailCU7hCGkQ3R4WIOWCvBhM3OkBZAdgto4g0OtXfTEmG4kkVQCOLGYchMfF3cVTHRsF08z-27wnI3OiiglTkeMHn8WJwR_Ll3-LfqIVLg/s1600/il_430xN.140866800.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0cAQpvqUd1cQ5i5HAqhMBphr7kz7cu8vH1dailCU7hCGkQ3R4WIOWCvBhM3OkBZAdgto4g0OtXfTEmG4kkVQCOLGYchMfF3cVTHRsF08z-27wnI3OiiglTkeMHn8WJwR_Ll3-LfqIVLg/s320/il_430xN.140866800.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465703547746519650" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45780977/little-bird-necklace-in-silver">Little Bird Necklace in Silver</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lulubugjewelry">Lulu Bug Jewelry</a> on etsy<br /><br />$34.00<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ600Vn_rOE_r0fTPj9DoqqqAlOwGyx-UDDUMm8sFPheKANEnP2uGZ9fCMw5ATqSMJyomO-zzGQ9xgbfu8aJ0lXi5l6LrIPgjH2ht3HXsvzVAGaN00yOS9saXbyXW2F3waTiilpaZgax6D/s1600/il_430xN.140640571.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ600Vn_rOE_r0fTPj9DoqqqAlOwGyx-UDDUMm8sFPheKANEnP2uGZ9fCMw5ATqSMJyomO-zzGQ9xgbfu8aJ0lXi5l6LrIPgjH2ht3HXsvzVAGaN00yOS9saXbyXW2F3waTiilpaZgax6D/s320/il_430xN.140640571.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465704250615414978" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-76223815487362177742010-04-27T18:57:00.000-07:002010-04-27T19:08:17.618-07:00Spring in the GardenIf you follow me on Facebook, you've probably seen my garden picks. Yet, I couldn't resist sharing them with the rest of you. My perennial garden looks awesome! It's all wild and tangled, just the way I like it. The ferns and hostas are coming in on the other side of the garden in the shade. The herb garden, however, needs some TLC. As soon as I get to it, I'll post some pics. I also have some new raised beds that Tim and my father-in-law built for me in the side yard. I am excited to be growing some actual food this year. Right now I have broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, onions, bib lettuce and romaine lettuce. I'll be adding tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and beans as it gets warmer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrZTrWZaMInjB7xCiZdK0Cmf-FAd6stoIiDTx1lw0ICPfbTW4zwvaAyi1Z9XxBBOJ_P6I02ujmuHpWNPytVxh2FwrL9I335Gy6U3gigGUdVYAEmG2vnRJwPlS2YGonQALoeR3hzLP8zue/s1600/IMG_3266.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrZTrWZaMInjB7xCiZdK0Cmf-FAd6stoIiDTx1lw0ICPfbTW4zwvaAyi1Z9XxBBOJ_P6I02ujmuHpWNPytVxh2FwrL9I335Gy6U3gigGUdVYAEmG2vnRJwPlS2YGonQALoeR3hzLP8zue/s320/IMG_3266.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465003184323138146" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4tOWPmC758gKSgxgicR-VRcbh1zJyQqEtQJUVIAMnKjDHpO1M9A_PXspNcH1xxrsBzC2SJsN_qbcfRAkhhfTiekT5kqdHLVZZOQ9gcsAGlcBk05UR28GHZADyIKe42QQVu8ITzdgTEQq/s1600/IMG_3271.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4tOWPmC758gKSgxgicR-VRcbh1zJyQqEtQJUVIAMnKjDHpO1M9A_PXspNcH1xxrsBzC2SJsN_qbcfRAkhhfTiekT5kqdHLVZZOQ9gcsAGlcBk05UR28GHZADyIKe42QQVu8ITzdgTEQq/s320/IMG_3271.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465003564437728514" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSyKbGdDL6lwfkLdPYISn24xOixWbq8LFpG2pA2ZgX5z5ZNSCHtNOhbniBWnGjokQyLAsjwl6J7J-m0ji1sXxT7bhokjDnarRadjzYMa0RBzsVPNqvjJQocZvUH32oakUrxBSUyewYdrx/s1600/IMG_3275.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSyKbGdDL6lwfkLdPYISn24xOixWbq8LFpG2pA2ZgX5z5ZNSCHtNOhbniBWnGjokQyLAsjwl6J7J-m0ji1sXxT7bhokjDnarRadjzYMa0RBzsVPNqvjJQocZvUH32oakUrxBSUyewYdrx/s320/IMG_3275.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465003794706198050" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdNhyRBNxcyofmMm8hEClBNsRKnGyS-nRwdAB16BOgP3AfCOilRG_inLUmJM23jIzbg4r5AGIYnzr612L0YNKAqjx6d8ZSf3F_84-AWa0mAx7JIXYDNHr_IAVvuUPYsVOSn79Zter2HhV/s1600/IMG_3280.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdNhyRBNxcyofmMm8hEClBNsRKnGyS-nRwdAB16BOgP3AfCOilRG_inLUmJM23jIzbg4r5AGIYnzr612L0YNKAqjx6d8ZSf3F_84-AWa0mAx7JIXYDNHr_IAVvuUPYsVOSn79Zter2HhV/s320/IMG_3280.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465004001230590546" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgH6h831FY4gUV10Nik1RWoMfBD24sBBbHX7J6QKNbW9-FEjn2tjWu7cU32U5WL7XNk0-IHRJ62XN4TWhSeGqD5qoWcWwpGiM-2dS0gem77PXa7eaD-hn5XMeuTYKdCtswNgoKelPcFA7/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgH6h831FY4gUV10Nik1RWoMfBD24sBBbHX7J6QKNbW9-FEjn2tjWu7cU32U5WL7XNk0-IHRJ62XN4TWhSeGqD5qoWcWwpGiM-2dS0gem77PXa7eaD-hn5XMeuTYKdCtswNgoKelPcFA7/s320/IMG_3282.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465004258248784706" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-22951967213631024422010-04-27T18:43:00.000-07:002010-04-27T18:53:26.732-07:00Guess Who's Back? Back Again?I should emphasize the "again." I know I have been terrible about keeping up with the blog (and with my shop, if I'm going to go all out and be honest with myself). But, I'm back, and I have some big plans for getting the blog and the shop back in gear. Stay tuned.<br /><br />Etsy has a new treasury site called "Treasury East." It's a really neat idea. Anyone can make a treasury any time. The treasuries stay up until you remove them. And, etsians can post as many treasuries as they like. I made my first about a week ago for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/6c85ea1d3667ce4b6c089d00/celebrate-moms">Mother's Day</a>. Click on the previous link to view the entire treasury. The pic is just a preview.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj26-CCgEMLMDDNxNxuz6dBojIMyaoVQ1JXqcU0co6WbmHyfkKCGBwwAAWK2CP5ZWAhj47dXJpMyXdOi3WXRY2cgDRWuSNbjeQHArhiHgsSA7taJCICN-WocGbuyMd85TjMw9VuujeWpAT/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-27+at+9.48.42+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj26-CCgEMLMDDNxNxuz6dBojIMyaoVQ1JXqcU0co6WbmHyfkKCGBwwAAWK2CP5ZWAhj47dXJpMyXdOi3WXRY2cgDRWuSNbjeQHArhiHgsSA7taJCICN-WocGbuyMd85TjMw9VuujeWpAT/s320/Screen+shot+2010-04-27+at+9.48.42+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464999614678088098" /></a><br /><br />Today I completed my second treasury on the new "East" site. I have plans to do a weekly "picks" or "finds" treasury of my current etsy faves. Here's a preview of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bd7804eb8988eef7435c35b/items-of-the-week">test run</a>. Click the link for the full view.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkszrsGA3PyEkEab0KkioKEMEdxMJKPjkPys0_7AnCff2lBfjsg7mFjafZKJJwvCVR6KwC9w7hrdoSJHYV4T9HBXDI1hX92v6yi6FY7c9HRiWRJ0vyf9TEGyqMxxUXjOPmjpXvWDQUnRK/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-27+at+9.52.14+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkszrsGA3PyEkEab0KkioKEMEdxMJKPjkPys0_7AnCff2lBfjsg7mFjafZKJJwvCVR6KwC9w7hrdoSJHYV4T9HBXDI1hX92v6yi6FY7c9HRiWRJ0vyf9TEGyqMxxUXjOPmjpXvWDQUnRK/s320/Screen+shot+2010-04-27+at+9.52.14+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000409667590658" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-90699233291520791442010-03-16T07:38:00.000-07:002010-03-16T07:56:25.716-07:00Featured Seller - Vive La France Design<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrbxcdoQoCLvvU6phVapj5RUzOyIse1WJA_4OXgg89mk7XnOzyJP4DHK1kqjkTzFOsf5-U7tE757iWX4aN6xcbHWmOhz1TqW3JnEMhra73gx3hwXUChiLPbJpeaiBvWMvzvePrKlTXfQb/s1600-h/iusb_760x100.6276741.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrbxcdoQoCLvvU6phVapj5RUzOyIse1WJA_4OXgg89mk7XnOzyJP4DHK1kqjkTzFOsf5-U7tE757iWX4aN6xcbHWmOhz1TqW3JnEMhra73gx3hwXUChiLPbJpeaiBvWMvzvePrKlTXfQb/s320/iusb_760x100.6276741.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449241339145466322" /></a><br /><br />Kara of "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ViveLaFranceDesign">Vive La France Designs</a>" is a fellow team member on the etsy greetings team. She is a graphic designer and artist who enjoys paper-crafting as well. She recently answered a few questions about her experiences as an etsy shop owner and motivations as an artist. Please check out the examples of her work after the interview, and be sure to visit her shop for more great work.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What inspires you?</span><br /><br />Nature... the colors and the way lighting affects the colors. I'd have to give my husband some credit too. My love notes are all inspired in some way by my husband, be it creating the perfect card for him or something from a conversation. He's always calling me tenacious--for a variety of reasons.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What are your favorite colors/materials?</span> <br /><br />Blue has always been my favorite color - in any shade, but I love color in general. I love painting in oils and the diversity it allows in blending and textures. I hope this translates in my art-print notecards. I also love the feel of Japanese paper. It is so thin, but strong and tactile. <br /><br />How did you get started papercrafting? <br /><br />I've always loved paper and making cards. I would make my mom cards and leave them under her pillow. Then in college, I took a calligraphy class. It was the first time I made an accordion-fold book. I illustrated my quote with watercolor illustrations and I was hooked. I also started making books using Japanese binding.<br /><br />What prompted you to open an etsy shop?<br /><br />I have been painting since I was seven and have a BA in Graphic Design -- I love combining art and design. I really enjoy the hands-on part. I found etsy about a year ago, but flip-flopped because of my health. I have a rare pituitary disease that was elusive for a decade and took away everything that made me me --except my creativity. So anytime I could muster up the energy I would work on a painting or a freelance design project. It eventually led to making scrapbooks for people. Then I had lots of paper......paper makes me happy! So I started making cards again. (I had been making watercolors cards and selling them at local craft fairs but lost interest). I had a pituitary tumor removed 3 years ago on April 19th, and it took a full 2 years to feel any better which = a bit more energy to work on my art. So I finally opened an etsy shop.<br /><br />Do you sell outside of etsy? If so, where?<br /><br />I sell a custom line of baby cards, tiny gift cards and thank you sets at 'Addison Marie, A Baby Boutique' in Albquerque, NM,<br />and I will have my art print notecards and handmade cards at a new brick and mortar shop, 'Queen City Emporium'<br />in Springfield, MO which is opening in late March.<br /><br /> What advice do you have for other etsy sellers?<br /><br />Try. You never know what will happen. As for etsy, be a buyer as well as a seller. It makes you trustworthy and part of a community.<br /><br />Here are a few of my favorites from Kara's shop:<br /><br />8 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40159438">Blue Baby Thank Yous</a> by Vive La France on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvGNP8sT3NThWLGv2IQp4qLfmFRV2O5cbOyw8H9z1VaKrCPeZ6fbCzpCwNaU3fylN8FDNqZ91L14ioihgwEl3-E4KkC1znPU5CygLvN6EfprrgD-Er8ebB1BF5CO5nAqJb6_pOFnJwdYn/s1600-h/il_430xN.121566041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvGNP8sT3NThWLGv2IQp4qLfmFRV2O5cbOyw8H9z1VaKrCPeZ6fbCzpCwNaU3fylN8FDNqZ91L14ioihgwEl3-E4KkC1znPU5CygLvN6EfprrgD-Er8ebB1BF5CO5nAqJb6_pOFnJwdYn/s320/il_430xN.121566041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449244449956465506" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38245594">Torrid Love Note</a> by Vive La France on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nwiwvkMZ9K5CGVGHsTnK29KbqT8ExYIqT2ngGlLYarJpaqZkfuFpVnxttEP4EPYVrAj-zg2PwQ6eeE1u0tvGLCcKG6-lQBjPQvViOSwv3TtTWainTBbJGP0GW9l2pZJLXbBje_CjVNrk/s1600-h/il_430xN.115056878.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nwiwvkMZ9K5CGVGHsTnK29KbqT8ExYIqT2ngGlLYarJpaqZkfuFpVnxttEP4EPYVrAj-zg2PwQ6eeE1u0tvGLCcKG6-lQBjPQvViOSwv3TtTWainTBbJGP0GW9l2pZJLXbBje_CjVNrk/s320/il_430xN.115056878.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449244941452924194" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40750077">Friendship Quote Notecard</a> by Vive La France on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QW_4MRFcyxU5Cael8K-OHllQe6EJaiKuRsNfq03kSKvtpba14szthHVVbNtFiP0yp4HUp-KvIhIdfHbTwEZE9lBTLCK3Av89I3t2mIsOkY7FFEMna4u4SxErd2M3-bDGMm8HHbE0fq0g/s1600-h/il_430xN.123580523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QW_4MRFcyxU5Cael8K-OHllQe6EJaiKuRsNfq03kSKvtpba14szthHVVbNtFiP0yp4HUp-KvIhIdfHbTwEZE9lBTLCK3Av89I3t2mIsOkY7FFEMna4u4SxErd2M3-bDGMm8HHbE0fq0g/s320/il_430xN.123580523.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449245521417695170" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-28618033607116908822010-03-01T19:50:00.000-08:002010-03-06T07:00:05.742-08:00Go Green in March!Since March's color is green I thought it would make sense to have an eco-friendly gift guide to start off the month. Get it? Green...eco-friendly. Just kidding, I know it's obvious. There are a ton of awesome eco-friendly sellers and items on etsy, but s few in particular caught my eye. Be sure to check out the shops for more green items, and go green in March!<br /><br />9.5 x 8 inch <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41790141">Junkmail Paper</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteDragonPaper">White Dragon Paper</a><br />Made from 100% recycled papers with no added chemicals. The listing is for a set of ten.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfO9NPW-pKr2_o_SwUk_F1r4a2KjfFWrC3g1c07WkekXHwNZ02wm_A1NCNXPmHyVu31nZq3LA3WjrkNiTEHXYpLy92Ctoijbljb4WMmMgJCctMpNXTJbqsc6vb7CrV6yB_RvbiHTLyTZw/s1600-h/il_430xN.127126272.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfO9NPW-pKr2_o_SwUk_F1r4a2KjfFWrC3g1c07WkekXHwNZ02wm_A1NCNXPmHyVu31nZq3LA3WjrkNiTEHXYpLy92Ctoijbljb4WMmMgJCctMpNXTJbqsc6vb7CrV6yB_RvbiHTLyTZw/s320/il_430xN.127126272.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443881666133646674" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41791550">Wooden Baby Rattle</a> in Walnut and Purpleheart by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWoodGarden">The Wood Garden</a><br />All of The Wood Garden's toys are made from wood from sustainably harvested hardwood trees. They never use paints, dyes or stains.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMgsnE6yQDqyvUSi9xVawti_0GxXVgAQcNTCLPF_AE0lSDfxKSlpJTu52gIDhI4qpwPvLfyRx7p7DHrhGvpV64BKum1CPQIVE1ln1fZPwNFc-yz6YoxlJKT0wf3pH7EgCIoeoBCPLrCyJ/s1600-h/il_430xN.127130826.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMgsnE6yQDqyvUSi9xVawti_0GxXVgAQcNTCLPF_AE0lSDfxKSlpJTu52gIDhI4qpwPvLfyRx7p7DHrhGvpV64BKum1CPQIVE1ln1fZPwNFc-yz6YoxlJKT0wf3pH7EgCIoeoBCPLrCyJ/s320/il_430xN.127130826.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443885609886699250" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41787239">Recycled Boylan's Soda Bottle Glasses</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YAVAglass">Yava Glass</a><br />All of Yava Glass's items are made from recycled bottles. They only order bottles when they receive orders to further reduce waste.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zDKnNjt7n-Fx9k6kujTebfXMmcvXQbXKYofhs-oDr_9kZhmngd-XoyWG1FAm0QFDCijo5FN-S_qYbBNC-IJ-XMwoHARoUCBsotJ5eZH_zbp03NwaATJuhVd-HKown8_3aM9QV5i4LAE4/s1600-h/il_430xN.127116538.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zDKnNjt7n-Fx9k6kujTebfXMmcvXQbXKYofhs-oDr_9kZhmngd-XoyWG1FAm0QFDCijo5FN-S_qYbBNC-IJ-XMwoHARoUCBsotJ5eZH_zbp03NwaATJuhVd-HKown8_3aM9QV5i4LAE4/s320/il_430xN.127116538.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443886932348256786" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37080914">Pear and Pearl Mod Lucite Hoop Earrings</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Glamourpuss">Glamourpuss Creations</a><br />Each piece of jewelry in Glamourpuss's shop is handcrafted from authentic, uncirculated vintage components. Vintage is the new green!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpLIsajxWYBgT_UekIPJy-Q3wWVR4niuMTMVztenNVYuxx_4qV-qnO4zgj08XQV6kAyIQ8QIDvVSyySL_bV1HTGy6ZasWnd528dBwOgAIAy6qu7j-rCZaxUyU33D49zUYhYYQHdD4K806/s1600-h/il_430xN.111168572.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpLIsajxWYBgT_UekIPJy-Q3wWVR4niuMTMVztenNVYuxx_4qV-qnO4zgj08XQV6kAyIQ8QIDvVSyySL_bV1HTGy6ZasWnd528dBwOgAIAy6qu7j-rCZaxUyU33D49zUYhYYQHdD4K806/s320/il_430xN.111168572.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444060274676303266" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40640427">Headline News Reusable Sandwich Baggie</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellsandunicorns">Bells and Unicorns</a><br />This resuable bag with waterproof lining will keep all of those plastic sandwich bags out of the landfills!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Em4rNQz2MGAOFbAwPr7FKumx9hRABL8SGmCwVJA41UxDIUiV5cN0BE5pQww4LeMbjuMJuEwxwxv9XXdEn71SNqtVEX-ktv-ktlunfassyrNlxadA9SW9k3LhcRi5greMa2alK5J-HIMQ/s1600-h/il_430xN.123202040.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Em4rNQz2MGAOFbAwPr7FKumx9hRABL8SGmCwVJA41UxDIUiV5cN0BE5pQww4LeMbjuMJuEwxwxv9XXdEn71SNqtVEX-ktv-ktlunfassyrNlxadA9SW9k3LhcRi5greMa2alK5J-HIMQ/s320/il_430xN.123202040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445535269002029858" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-80527059775825634332010-02-18T06:35:00.000-08:002010-02-18T06:49:05.584-08:00Christmas in February<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKJ-g-zdgyT3XE-HL3fdt1lU9Q-qdcj17lLLZTE-Zg2T7O3goXtPiFEculSUOzigV1T4qIJcPSZfQdDYuk8hQSOMrQYaQvNoEDtEuAfgRpxbWZ8_F-TkctNPT-3BSIoOb-KVhWqlqQ_bv/s1600-h/DSC_3754.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKJ-g-zdgyT3XE-HL3fdt1lU9Q-qdcj17lLLZTE-Zg2T7O3goXtPiFEculSUOzigV1T4qIJcPSZfQdDYuk8hQSOMrQYaQvNoEDtEuAfgRpxbWZ8_F-TkctNPT-3BSIoOb-KVhWqlqQ_bv/s320/DSC_3754.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439593562215658786" /></a>While uploading some pics of new etsy listings the other day, I came across some Christmas pictures that I had never seen. They were on a card we hadn't uploaded to iPhoto. Woohoo! I love discovering new photos.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64EyAIn62jbSxFtRvsG4o6HxPsBHGP5hAJ9kCYtvXjmrNgwLtJJAhdyhCvx3UKtHRd7UtCQJihp9hWXT3aCeTixnMfB_WqW9P0v4A3DPsKy02BR1kpOTti0KxMjs7YvPmrYsQBvTcjguO/s1600-h/DSC_3733.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64EyAIn62jbSxFtRvsG4o6HxPsBHGP5hAJ9kCYtvXjmrNgwLtJJAhdyhCvx3UKtHRd7UtCQJihp9hWXT3aCeTixnMfB_WqW9P0v4A3DPsKy02BR1kpOTti0KxMjs7YvPmrYsQBvTcjguO/s320/DSC_3733.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439594217699896178" /></a>I thought I'd share some of the cuteness of my daughter and nieces, as well as a shot of a special gift. I made my first afghan, made from Granny Squares, in 2009 and gifted it to my newest niece, Lil, for Christmas. I love giving handmade gifts!Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-9166697524003743672010-02-16T07:20:00.001-08:002010-02-16T07:38:19.643-08:00Featured Seller - Just Because Art and Greeting Cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4WKf1PYxEWgIBlqNEpAKOjj9OfvrqvZBNXhTpd5oBJLx6_EWL8dbilGD2exc7k7nu6y5TgbVQWg1HgezmwOntL1QMKXocW-5RjPvLynFWpjnRLED67Nxiwh1gqFWSclOc7ZF-59nrmLg/s1600-h/iusb_760x100.6993189.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4WKf1PYxEWgIBlqNEpAKOjj9OfvrqvZBNXhTpd5oBJLx6_EWL8dbilGD2exc7k7nu6y5TgbVQWg1HgezmwOntL1QMKXocW-5RjPvLynFWpjnRLED67Nxiwh1gqFWSclOc7ZF-59nrmLg/s320/iusb_760x100.6993189.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438861726845370178" /></a><br /><br />This week's featured seller from etsy is Jaleh from "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jbart">Just Because Art and Greeting Cards</a>." This Seattle artist's love of poetry allows her to share her experiences through drawings, cards, and paintings. She also has her own small alterations and dress-making shop, and does graphic design work during her off hours. Whew! I don't know how she finds the time for it all. A brief interview with the artist follows, as well as some of my faves from her shop. Be sure to visit etsy and "heart" her for future shopping trips!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What inspires you? </span><br /><br />I find inspiration in colors, especially in the natural world. And in things around me, such as photos, paper, love, friends, words, or a story I hear. I also love computer graphic design.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What do you like most about running your own business?</span><br /><br />I am blessed and honored to do what I love in my free time after work! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is your least favorite part of the creative process?</span><br /><br />Sketching and thinking about the color and words for what I have in my mind.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What prompted you to open an etsy shop?</span><br /><br />All of my friends and family love my art .<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is the best piece of advice you have received from another etsy seller?</span><br /><br />Display and impart the great value of your truly specialized, handmade products to potential buyers. I believe that valuing your product enhances your reputation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvR4keL8xqygQudwtIJNUX1fVgFbbSvMunbAVZuJrpVjd-uMSGZ6buPKgweWnOQwueaF9jfNyLPzcDd0muVt_UzoUmmZApl4QU1EY-u2Nwy57iQrvT81coROzx1wbBUbwKbYhm81N0AA47/s1600-h/il_430xN.60598580.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvR4keL8xqygQudwtIJNUX1fVgFbbSvMunbAVZuJrpVjd-uMSGZ6buPKgweWnOQwueaF9jfNyLPzcDd0muVt_UzoUmmZApl4QU1EY-u2Nwy57iQrvT81coROzx1wbBUbwKbYhm81N0AA47/s320/il_430xN.60598580.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438865708294287378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDE_cm_EiA9Jzlqo6R0GHGVW2eTuQqLzB6DVMGrC-XTa-CyVl62kHY0iVNnASlLMHGBgkxF5oLuUUHSQMOlt9x2IyfXeBiVQecODLljKAthM1EoLAdNrppw2WfyPaNRFXAyat2Us2JtA1/s1600-h/il_430xN.119702138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDE_cm_EiA9Jzlqo6R0GHGVW2eTuQqLzB6DVMGrC-XTa-CyVl62kHY0iVNnASlLMHGBgkxF5oLuUUHSQMOlt9x2IyfXeBiVQecODLljKAthM1EoLAdNrppw2WfyPaNRFXAyat2Us2JtA1/s320/il_430xN.119702138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438865690909441826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzW0u9TRlHSD_uPGixai7Nm4-zBBUzB0RcQ6u8aISYzp4QbAx1jtenFhV_IO6f4P0udYq5vxjWDdVZDIW5o_zURDgyZorgvjj2KLp3Wh3ZoYi7u0gh2AoFgfkxGRqQs0wj6fovkJ4jvCl/s1600-h/il_430xN.60600480.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzW0u9TRlHSD_uPGixai7Nm4-zBBUzB0RcQ6u8aISYzp4QbAx1jtenFhV_IO6f4P0udYq5vxjWDdVZDIW5o_zURDgyZorgvjj2KLp3Wh3ZoYi7u0gh2AoFgfkxGRqQs0wj6fovkJ4jvCl/s320/il_430xN.60600480.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438865680239975810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfm5AdRefsPcZLo7c5FEFt_VYJJn3MtpUDB2IEWQYChiY9iqxmBV6rrP7of4jAJJpJk77eUiBrUHBrePbugAtrSYo3w6ixvbi9Wda1wkFqCvIPwKrhMEHCnLEdsSluUVK4jgGUps7ZtTaW/s1600-h/il_430xN.67633390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfm5AdRefsPcZLo7c5FEFt_VYJJn3MtpUDB2IEWQYChiY9iqxmBV6rrP7of4jAJJpJk77eUiBrUHBrePbugAtrSYo3w6ixvbi9Wda1wkFqCvIPwKrhMEHCnLEdsSluUVK4jgGUps7ZtTaW/s320/il_430xN.67633390.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438865652408759490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCGWDxhxn2Iqki7Zb8pBOQjIlGDxVLUBbx9te_yyVZff3CGHFTdGO6zmSDZpCs6wVOoF4s7C_BrCXZDMHziYgJVVpTCCe84Bfz38gF2WcL4kxv7X3fCYd0SwI9WJbHcIJ0Q1M1NI4DGOQ/s1600-h/il_430xN.50668225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCGWDxhxn2Iqki7Zb8pBOQjIlGDxVLUBbx9te_yyVZff3CGHFTdGO6zmSDZpCs6wVOoF4s7C_BrCXZDMHziYgJVVpTCCe84Bfz38gF2WcL4kxv7X3fCYd0SwI9WJbHcIJ0Q1M1NI4DGOQ/s320/il_430xN.50668225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438865643229557314" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-78290257720448159142010-02-13T08:04:00.000-08:002010-02-13T08:23:28.841-08:00Yummy Vegan FoodI tried a new recipe the other night that I would like to share with you. The pic is a little steamy. For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to take the shot before I plated the food. Sorry. I think you can still get an idea of how yummy this looks though. I think this is a dish that non-vegans would enjoy as much as we vegans do. It's from the latest issue of <a href="http://www.vegetariantimes.com/">Vegetarian Times</a> (February).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLut3Vax0JKXPNbua0mqB5gNurkJHb6aDDKVMjjoFfxgEvxljCrXy-F-NaQ6GSDiUG9FpOiqS4NOpkmD8UEhWmrpFIFo4K2kNsBiCwZUpzt0a7qok3l4U0YH6Bodv5ssQmR7i77_DNjPc/s1600-h/IMG_2880.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLut3Vax0JKXPNbua0mqB5gNurkJHb6aDDKVMjjoFfxgEvxljCrXy-F-NaQ6GSDiUG9FpOiqS4NOpkmD8UEhWmrpFIFo4K2kNsBiCwZUpzt0a7qok3l4U0YH6Bodv5ssQmR7i77_DNjPc/s320/IMG_2880.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437761567578149714" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stir-Fried Shitake Mushrooms with Tofu and Bok Choy</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Serves 4</span><br /><br />1 t cornstarch<br />2 T low-sodium soy sauce<br />2 t minced fresh ginger<br />2 t Thai chile sauce, such as sriracha<br />2 cloves garlic, minced (2 t)<br />1 t sesame oil<br />3 T canola oil, divided<br />1 14-oz. Package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into bite-sized cubes<br />1 lb. bok choy, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces<br />2 cups sliced fresh shitake mushrooms (I used a wild mushroom mix.)<br /><br />1. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 t water in bowl. Whisk in soy sauce, ginger, chile sauce, garlic, and sesame oil.<br />2. Heat 1 T canola oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry tofu 7 minutes, or until golden brown; transfer to plate. Add 1 T oil to pan. Stir-fry bok choy 4 minutes; transfer to plate.<br />3. Add remaining 1 T oil to pan. Stir-fry mushrooms 2 minutes, or until tender. Return tofu and bok choy to pan. Stir in soy sauce mixture, and stir-fry 1 minute, or until hot.Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-66382663655834705522010-02-12T07:16:00.000-08:002010-02-12T07:32:28.667-08:00Little b Bunny on EtsyI have been largely, woefully absent from etsy recently. Until yesterday, I hadn't listed anything new since December. I know, I know, I'm negligent. This week I got busy and made a few things. I've currently got three new items in the shop, several more ready to be photographed and a scrapbook/album in the works. There are also A LOT of sale items in the shop right now. Here are the most current listings:<br /><br />"<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40570893">I love you</a>" by Little b Bunny on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-PqQySSlcR8Qx-8oqZJVY2amjS8BY_l5IYoUs7PKxvkoyhAB859LqCeJv9gT5u-NgVtg3OGNz3sHE2DEmXj7tmD8NRw07jvPLRXpPEpUIsvhPujzQwzK7x4Lszd4t4EyM3UuPsVGcr3Z/s1600-h/DSC_3769.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-PqQySSlcR8Qx-8oqZJVY2amjS8BY_l5IYoUs7PKxvkoyhAB859LqCeJv9gT5u-NgVtg3OGNz3sHE2DEmXj7tmD8NRw07jvPLRXpPEpUIsvhPujzQwzK7x4Lszd4t4EyM3UuPsVGcr3Z/s320/DSC_3769.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437377855327931282" /></a><br /><br />"<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40525140">Purple</a>" by Little b Bunny on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRDp4R-Q7UzKP6L1Eyghnh1LbS24NBMA4x5W0I52Y2IkJ_jJpEb8Uca3SC-zu4wm6zuxyrf8sYKbH9X0-Vw-Ldilgk3ihb6KoWreK0je1nZfBuL9UMQf_UJs7MtIaTyPhLeEZuzUDLRfO/s1600-h/DSC_3777.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRDp4R-Q7UzKP6L1Eyghnh1LbS24NBMA4x5W0I52Y2IkJ_jJpEb8Uca3SC-zu4wm6zuxyrf8sYKbH9X0-Vw-Ldilgk3ihb6KoWreK0je1nZfBuL9UMQf_UJs7MtIaTyPhLeEZuzUDLRfO/s320/DSC_3777.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437379254484285618" /></a><br /><br />"<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40513490">Stripe</a>" by Little b Bunny on etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjKyRlCykaDB9ox8AktVZmGA_e2wPEuYPi96fIlaHFzACK1KDp3B7LntT2Z3J_im7mvKveJzKXcgoMp6kIZ7Jczo2xkpq_ItjSHjm8DDCfI92addzkQQeX7J2BeFt_CEj1tajnx6jO6CW/s1600-h/DSC_3790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjKyRlCykaDB9ox8AktVZmGA_e2wPEuYPi96fIlaHFzACK1KDp3B7LntT2Z3J_im7mvKveJzKXcgoMp6kIZ7Jczo2xkpq_ItjSHjm8DDCfI92addzkQQeX7J2BeFt_CEj1tajnx6jO6CW/s320/DSC_3790.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437379987574782850" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-48440032575849944312010-02-10T14:07:00.000-08:002010-02-10T14:35:04.896-08:00First Haircut<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgvfUslT5Ncr06gbsDi7Frr37uYR27fWHXjf1ugacJLBxtS1q3FpwNWsT3VNZwx7ILiuLoOxsPLsRZuzgwV9-OuKzROHWw8JO0l-E-puRDBBNzUFju5suXRrd_sFcRuIXm7nI8aarZrSP/s1600-h/IMG_2794.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgvfUslT5Ncr06gbsDi7Frr37uYR27fWHXjf1ugacJLBxtS1q3FpwNWsT3VNZwx7ILiuLoOxsPLsRZuzgwV9-OuKzROHWw8JO0l-E-puRDBBNzUFju5suXRrd_sFcRuIXm7nI8aarZrSP/s320/IMG_2794.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436745326017161810" /></a>Yes, Brennan is three years old. Yes, she just got her first haircut. Her father didn't even want it cut this soon. I told him she was starting to look like Crystal Gayle, and we really had no choice. We took her to the person who has been cutting my hair off and on for over 20 years. Yes, I said 20 years. His name is Lindsey Harrison and he has owned shops all over Huntington, WV. When I lived in the area, he cut my hair. After I moved away, I would have him cut it when I came home for visits. I had other stylists in whatever city I was currently living, but I always trusted him the most with my hair. Well, maybe not always. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-I84H1FAZqeEOSXHNQDPFrlPDiXrvWKUGRExD65Yy52UtczAvVR3fLDjOz5s6aFf0YssZC12_bGqVja63UcCb1jSRH0m2adtPIhDhvvYyy0KXKF2bU6L1SOA7xnRHjJYz007xM_Ymdli/s1600-h/IMG_2818.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-I84H1FAZqeEOSXHNQDPFrlPDiXrvWKUGRExD65Yy52UtczAvVR3fLDjOz5s6aFf0YssZC12_bGqVja63UcCb1jSRH0m2adtPIhDhvvYyy0KXKF2bU6L1SOA7xnRHjJYz007xM_Ymdli/s320/IMG_2818.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436745815516490818" /></a>In the sixth grade he cut my bangs too short and did something weird to make it look like I had a mullet. When I was in the eighth grade I had HUGE hair and he had a hand in that. However, big hair was in at the time. In fact, he made my hair even bigger using hair extensions, after which I starred in a commercial for his shop. Extensions were the new thing and I thought I was so cool. So, he was a natural choice for Brennan's first cut, as long as he didn't whip out the fake hair.<br /><br />Brennan was really calm the entire time. She stared at Lindsey as though she didn't trust him one bit, but she didn't cry or fuss. I have heard of children being terrified, so I was relieved. After he cut her hair, I think he decided to take a walk down memory lane. He gave my baby big hair. It was different from what I had in the day. There was no Aqua Net and no wall of teased bangs. Actually, she looked like she was getting ready for a pageant. It was really cute to see her all curled for a day. And, of course, she thought it was wonderful and got on us any time we got near her "curlers."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8j99DfnqTHhuDu9sxC7EEFzVaXpvkqjZIJVIeuU1xDIRZN5QW_IzJwYvUWaY7rQGwFY-r5ENUHnbzP3aTygDp6tTLAkNf8VPVphrtms_AR3zz8hHBSXutvmPQbHoJdoUvTpm2pOJSkfn/s1600-h/IMG_2820.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8j99DfnqTHhuDu9sxC7EEFzVaXpvkqjZIJVIeuU1xDIRZN5QW_IzJwYvUWaY7rQGwFY-r5ENUHnbzP3aTygDp6tTLAkNf8VPVphrtms_AR3zz8hHBSXutvmPQbHoJdoUvTpm2pOJSkfn/s320/IMG_2820.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436746359371530498" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-76789662531717912072010-02-05T13:18:00.000-08:002010-02-08T07:14:35.020-08:00Love.A few of my February favorites. All were found on etsy using the search term "love."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40083809">Forever</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampedinmetal">Stamped in Metal</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3c4ghlTZRIHSwEJOIyAIUPlqWp6a3YqA6N8zRENXwIFUjcBOcmBM18CzlyKmsUL37s6bS-KvZipZchNemHG0lY6JfU97NPESducz3Dd2kMxNfZaACAQx-F1mwgcsqv-ljgxcyuWtkHTza/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.121310131.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3c4ghlTZRIHSwEJOIyAIUPlqWp6a3YqA6N8zRENXwIFUjcBOcmBM18CzlyKmsUL37s6bS-KvZipZchNemHG0lY6JfU97NPESducz3Dd2kMxNfZaACAQx-F1mwgcsqv-ljgxcyuWtkHTza/s320/il_fullxfull.121310131.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434887290156045282" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39947253">I Love Books</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kukubee">Kukubee</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTir44k7BaK9esXHjWaYMJe63gTGMUxoQrG2yCjd6HuHwpCMaHEyX9UwsTFRx8S_z9ufrVZ-Jfbb9AGE-xmoN19-dV0z29bM7hVyptw5917ohRrsB0oPH6E6XvbtgFcgz_wUYzYRH0apZ/s1600-h/il_430xN.120848068.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTir44k7BaK9esXHjWaYMJe63gTGMUxoQrG2yCjd6HuHwpCMaHEyX9UwsTFRx8S_z9ufrVZ-Jfbb9AGE-xmoN19-dV0z29bM7hVyptw5917ohRrsB0oPH6E6XvbtgFcgz_wUYzYRH0apZ/s320/il_430xN.120848068.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434888132577934610" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30278513">Thank You</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyNikki">Artsy Nikki Design Studio</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WU6GapnwO0fnBO7ll2ZCWFQcfko6AcwXq3XzEujrC25Mg7g8MDNwKBzda3g5tDA09b7LFlpUjq9g2mHteeXTQH2XorJqWc2PUBniOP1HiWzZq6lcmbd2I-5oNzKwaDE1EZAwVte9X5IL/s1600-h/il_430xN.88265365.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WU6GapnwO0fnBO7ll2ZCWFQcfko6AcwXq3XzEujrC25Mg7g8MDNwKBzda3g5tDA09b7LFlpUjq9g2mHteeXTQH2XorJqWc2PUBniOP1HiWzZq6lcmbd2I-5oNzKwaDE1EZAwVte9X5IL/s320/il_430xN.88265365.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434888888745861730" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38554635">If You Love Me</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoSheSews">So She Sews</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUY0dIRRmluq2pKkbHx-bD-Zaa3gpitBmvE-eItISPgqRP1n-pKeOyop0Vumih07xC16LMARD0X4aTFaTOAQUNpDlIn7Xwe06O2cVDgaNKs2eIEeoIZ3Yyo-ZvDYQbA0M2zYlW5rpKXFS/s1600-h/il_430xN.116103624.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUY0dIRRmluq2pKkbHx-bD-Zaa3gpitBmvE-eItISPgqRP1n-pKeOyop0Vumih07xC16LMARD0X4aTFaTOAQUNpDlIn7Xwe06O2cVDgaNKs2eIEeoIZ3Yyo-ZvDYQbA0M2zYlW5rpKXFS/s320/il_430xN.116103624.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434891903798391234" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40086884">Feeling the Rhythm</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/itsybitsyspill">Itsy Bitsy Spill</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzrx2Qhe9NbmSPeS7Jkz17jTygDD3S-YYcDZir2VayoWFXvAC-Tl34yZs8N6-5nW5J7O8-9Z4OxeyLUAdFHZL5guHg2thnsFKkukq_3-3lRGDCU3YtPyjs47tNqYFJ7P6JJnYa4tXtHhE/s1600-h/il_430xN.121320563.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzrx2Qhe9NbmSPeS7Jkz17jTygDD3S-YYcDZir2VayoWFXvAC-Tl34yZs8N6-5nW5J7O8-9Z4OxeyLUAdFHZL5guHg2thnsFKkukq_3-3lRGDCU3YtPyjs47tNqYFJ7P6JJnYa4tXtHhE/s320/il_430xN.121320563.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434909639538440642" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39885454">Love Birds</a>. Handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/onereverie">One Reverie</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWnC8S-JzpZsjwC7yIH37TE4OCVCOo26rhyzy42yBft2NhXZjpqfk8TeUKdYXdtTQUewuxm_jDuJG_DpFYFQHCxQgAwi0wY6mY-n3SwXyMwWlpuFFkjKKohrCqJMa_3F7E0WiaMOz5LxO/s1600-h/il_430xN.120641447.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWnC8S-JzpZsjwC7yIH37TE4OCVCOo26rhyzy42yBft2NhXZjpqfk8TeUKdYXdtTQUewuxm_jDuJG_DpFYFQHCxQgAwi0wY6mY-n3SwXyMwWlpuFFkjKKohrCqJMa_3F7E0WiaMOz5LxO/s320/il_430xN.120641447.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435303645793524146" /></a>Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810700671222715775.post-77009697587114274202010-01-22T10:32:00.001-08:002010-01-22T11:12:37.019-08:00Should I Be Making Cookies?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0oUpavm93AqaLpDa72IbfdsFSgFy_sT7tKPQPxTZzM7yZOuRl6T7RBvpimshegPGga_DVExl9D_6szI5ptjvo993y7BkZJlXR7gvbMK7K0d3skLpGUVeQq2GFtLDzSoRZHOe2MmGfzcy/s1600-h/IMG_2734.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0oUpavm93AqaLpDa72IbfdsFSgFy_sT7tKPQPxTZzM7yZOuRl6T7RBvpimshegPGga_DVExl9D_6szI5ptjvo993y7BkZJlXR7gvbMK7K0d3skLpGUVeQq2GFtLDzSoRZHOe2MmGfzcy/s320/IMG_2734.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429640111655975954" /></a><br />Nope, I shouldn't. Did I make cookies? Why, yes, I did. Should I be eating said cookies? Again, no. Am I eating cookies? Not at this very minute, but I feel a craving coming on....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2AFGWCIRCldjgS64OaJi2emDQfS-LAW0y_zqd6o-x01HuoHBxsrN7PU4nHAjQVRtGWfazOLOqZ4yomI4I38HEprCRGoJh8BSiqdoX2A3oDlmTypsqqEOXTmuhji4r1yt7ToMIfv9LZ-7/s1600-h/images.cgi.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2AFGWCIRCldjgS64OaJi2emDQfS-LAW0y_zqd6o-x01HuoHBxsrN7PU4nHAjQVRtGWfazOLOqZ4yomI4I38HEprCRGoJh8BSiqdoX2A3oDlmTypsqqEOXTmuhji4r1yt7ToMIfv9LZ-7/s320/images.cgi.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429636459069526930" /></a>I received a Borders gift card for Christmas and happily spent a portion of it on Isa's and Terry's (as in the Isa and Terry who wrote "<a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/18-9781569242643-0">Veganomicon</a>" and "<a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/18-9781569242735-0">Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World</a>") new cookbook, "<a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/17-9781600940484-0">Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar</a>." The first battle of the invasion began yesterday when I made one of the most basic cookies one can make, chocolate chip cookies. It is one of the most common cookies, I know, but also one of the most difficult to find as a vegan. Oh, they're out there, but they are flat, or too crunchy, or too oily or too funny looking. You get the picture. I've made vegan chocolate chip cookies in the past, but it has never been this easy or this perfect! I highly recommend this recipe.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chocolate Chip Cookies</span> - makes 2 dozen 2-inch cookies<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1/2 c brown sugar<br />1/4 c white sugar<br />2/3 c canola oil<br />1/4 c unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite nondairy milk)<br />1 T tapioca flour (I just used cornstarch.)<br />2 t pure vanilla extract<br />1 and 1/2 c all-purpose flour<br />1/2 t baking soda<br />1/2 t salt<br />3/4 c chocolate chips</span><br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two large baking sheets.<br />2. Combine sugars, oil, almond milk, and tapioca flour in a mixing bowl. Use a strong fork and mix really well, for about 2 minutes, until the mixture resembles smooth caramel. There is a chemical reaction when sugar and oil collide, so it's important that you don't get lazy about that step. Mix in the vanilla.<br />3. Add 1 cup of the flour, the baking soda, and the salt. Mix until well incorporated. Mix in the rest of the flour. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be a little stiff, so use your hands to really work the chips in.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLRDWZSEEcKXGUfLALphjsCUyRIZ0aypihMPUuvaSNvii2_Ify2nv_YkYIJ2LUwRnJWg8vIcGioM_-AUHdC8dYLqqaG6lCl4f2k2d2qbIGp3dqdB_RK2_ZXt9V1FIg0HpKPiKqmsG7ZzE/s1600-h/IMG_2737.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLRDWZSEEcKXGUfLALphjsCUyRIZ0aypihMPUuvaSNvii2_Ify2nv_YkYIJ2LUwRnJWg8vIcGioM_-AUHdC8dYLqqaG6lCl4f2k2d2qbIGp3dqdB_RK2_ZXt9V1FIg0HpKPiKqmsG7ZzE/s320/IMG_2737.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429640356581319314" /></a><br />4. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and flatten to about 1 and 1/2 inches and bake for six minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks.<br /><br />Amanda's note: Perhaps because I used cornstarch instead of tapioca flour, my dough wasn't particularly stiff. I dropped the cookies in tablespoon and a half sized globs. They needed to bake for almost 15 minutes. The point is this, if you change a recipe, you may need to change the baking times. Just watch them carefully the first time you make them.Little B Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14976419167503185893noreply@blogger.com0