Here where I live, it's really hot right now. This week is supposed to bring record temperatures and everywhere you go people are sweltering from the heat. In this part of the country, air conditioning is pretty rare, too.We just don't really have this kind of weather very often and so having AC in your home isn't all that justified since it only gets used a week or two out of the entire year.So, what I've noticed this week (and every summer around this time of year) is a lot of sweaty, stinky people. (I... read more »
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Today's feature shop is run by an artisan that I spent a great deal of time with online. We are both members of the Etsy Bloggers Team as well as mentoring members of the Boosting Etsy Shops Team on Etsy. Both of these teams are geared towards helping promote others and helping other sellers "learn the ropes" of selling online. This is especially true for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team, where Karen works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly both behind the scenes as well as up front and center fo... read more »
In my artistic and craft endeavors, I find a lot of things inspiring. Nature, food, scents and flavors, sounds and music, people and personalities. There's an endless supply of inspiration out there for the creative soul and I love to tap into all those different venues.Sometimes, I run across beads or different supplies that stir inspiration. At other times, I run across other artisans that do so.Today's shop is one of those artisans. NicoleHill on Etsy has some of the most beautiful wire-work and chain... read more »
