Warby Parker! Decisions, decisions!

Dear readers,

Your opinions are greatly needed!  I received my Warby Parker home try on selections earlier this week and I am completely stumped as to which frame to choose or if perhaps they just aren't right for me?  I really love the Sinclair and the Marshall frames, but I worry they don't suit my face.  I'd greatly love to hear your opinions.  

I might just select another few for another round of home try-ons or perhaps I'll pop into their showroom in Philly to confuse myself even more! :)

Do any of you wear Warby Parker?  If so, which frame(s)? 

Thanks so much and have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!!

Oh Happy Day!  Warby Parker Home Try On Selection!

And here I am, posing in all of the frames (in black and white to cut down on the lens glare):

UPDATE! 11.15.12: Thank you to everyone who offered their opinions either on my blog, on twitter or in person.  It seems that Sinclair and Marshall are the obvious winners! (They also happened to be my top choices, as well.) :)  I'll be purchasing the Marshall frame in the near future since they seem to be a great everyday frame.  My old pair (~5 Years old. yikes!)- which are purple and lime green Anne et Valentin frames- are a bit on the funky side and I am in the market for a more neutral frame.  Marshall fits the bill!  I plan to purchase the Sinclair down the road, since I love them so much, also!  Thanks again!  Also- the Warby Parker Home Try On was such a great experience.  I highly recommend it if you are in the makert for some new frames or sunglasses.

The first of November.

Hello all.  I realize that this space has been quiet for quite sometime now.  I apologize for this.  Life just got a little too crazy, I suppose.  Expect more posts on here from me in the coming weeks because I've got lots to share (including all of the recipes I made with our home garden produce).  I've also got a big, big announcement to share!  But first, I wanted to let you know that my time on the interwebs has not been completely stagnant these past few months.

Doe Run Farm makes some outstanding artisan cheese.

I'm a new contributor for Handmade in PA- a blog from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen!  It's an exciting new venture for me since I love sharing handmade adventures and stories with anyone who will listen.  

Autumn Splendor at Terrain at Styers.

Today's post is about an autumn visit to Terrain in Glen Mills, PA.  We visited a few weeks back for Terrain's annual Autumn Bounty Festival.  We got to taste some really delicious cheese and take in all of the delights of the season.  And since today is the first of November, I thought it might be a nice post to share with you all.  Click here if you'd care to read it.

Happy Halloween!

Wishing you all safe and happy evening!

Etsy's new "About Me" page

Have you seen Etsy's new "About Me" page in sellers' shops?  I somehow just noticed this yesterday- it's been around since early June, at least.  This shows you just how bad I've been this summer with maintaining my shop.  Shame on me!

The new "About Me" section really allows the shop keeper's personality to shine through- which I really like- and serves as a forum for the maker/curator to put a face and voice behind their work or shop.  I set mine up yesterday and I think it can use some sprucing up in the future (I love the slide show in the upper section of some of the pages I've peaked at and I know I definitely need a few more "studio" shots to really take advantage of this).

But for now, here she is.  What do you think?  If you have an Etsy shop, and have set up your "About Me" section, please link below.  I'd really love to read them. :)

Or see it here.

My Moo Minicards

I arrived home from work yesterday to find a special surprise awaiting me at my doorstep.  My Moo Minicards!  It was a surprise because they weren't due to arrive until the 21st of August.  Fortunately for me, I'll have them for this Saturday's Celtic Festival at Spyglass Ridge Winery, in Sunbury, PA.

I've been making my own business cards for the last few years now, employing a variety of media to create them- including rubber stamps (both purchased and hand carved), water color paper, and water color paint washes.  As much as I love these cards, and all of the handmade work that goes into making each and every one of them, I often wished I had something that showcased my work just a little bit better.  

The Minicards by Moo Cards were the perfect solution for this.  Now I will have a set of cards that feature images of my work as well as my original, more simple handmade ones.  

I am seriously impressed with the superb quality of these cards! And with the packaging.  I am already scheming up my next order.

Below is a little montage showcasing their awesomeness.  I just loved the presentation.  

A set of 100 MiniCards cost only $19.99 and believe me when I say they are worth every cent.  I also purchased a Minicard holder (bottom left image) that I can store in my purse without messing up my cards (which are usually shoved in random pockets in my wallet).  The total cost of my order was around $26 after shipping and handling and a promo code that I found somewhere online.  If you are interested in your own set of Moo MiniCards I would hop on over there now.  Seriously.  You need them in your life.

If you've ordered your own, I'd love to hear about them.  If you have links to your own cards, please share them in the comments!

Oh Hello, Mr. Monkey

This week I sewed up a sock monkey for one of two sets of friends expanding their families this fall with their first little baby.

When I was younger, and still in college, I love sewing sock monkeys.  Until this past week, it had been years since I had sewn one of these cheeky little fellows.

I think that this guy right up there is surely one of my favorites.  He's a dandy about town and is looking quite dapper in his polka dotted bow tie.  The bow tie really sets off his personality, I think.

His isn't perfect, of course.  I really don't think any sock monkey should be.  But I quite like him and I hope little Liam will too, some day soon.  I think my other pair of friends are in need of a sock monkey for their baby as well.  Every little one needs a sock monkey friend, don't you agree?

Turks Head Music Festival this Sunday!!

Happy Friday, my friends!  I'm kicking off my summer festival season this Sunday at West Chester, PA's Turks Head Music Festival.  I am really, really excited about this one, folks!  What is better than live music, sun and handmade goodness!  If I wasn't setting up shop at the event, you'd most likely find me sprawled out on the grass with Dan, our pup, and a picnic basket full of delicious treats.  

The festival is celebrating their 30th year on Sunday.  Click here if you are interested in checking out some really great shots of years gone by- all the way back to July 24, 1983. (I turned two years old exactly on that day. :) )  The 1983 shots are my favorite.  Anyways, they have live music planned all day from 11am-8pm with early morning yoga if you anyone is interested.  (Awesome, right?)  

Here is a little peek at what will be included in my booth spread this Sunday:

And here is the rad event poster created by Whiskey and Chocolate:

Finally, because they are just really awesome, here are some of my favorite shots from the 1983 festival:

Source: West Chester Recreation

Source: West Chester Recreation

Source: West Chester Recreation

So, if you find you happen to be in the area, stop on by!  

Coming soon: Lots of zucchini recipes!