Jumped back in the water, will swim tomorrow

Well the summer is almost over and now what?  The thoughts of do I blog?  Do I not blog?  The fact is that I have missed blogging.  I could spend hours reading all of the wonderful blogs.  So much to learn, so little time.

Well, here I am!  I am baaaaackkkk!  With a new perspective and lot of new plans and goals.

Nothing really exciting happened this summer.  I just was kept busy with 3 Esty store and doing freelance graphic work.  Mom and Dad are part of my life and working with them and helping always brings a joy to my heart.

No big splashed today for my blog I just wanted to jump back into the water....I will go for a swim tomorrow.

Let's enjoy blogging!

Banners, Graphics, Patterns, Soap and more

This week has just flown right by!  I was so busy from working in my shops, siding my parents addition, cleaning, soap making.....whew finally a day to relax!

Recently I opened a soap shop on Etsy, Seven Oak Farm.  Not much in there yet but lots more soap coming I just couldn't wait to open it!  Take a look when you can!

Also in The Banner Loft I have added custom graphics, blog banners, Etsy banners custom thank you graphics and more.

Hope your day is filled with sunshine and happiness!

Unique Gift Baskets, Friday Follow

I am so excited to feature a fellow Hands and Heart United team member's gift baskets!  These are simply the best gift for any occasion.  Leann from TERRILLS TILES is offering Gift Baskets in her Etsy shop.  Stop by her shop as she has the most beautiful and unique tile coasters, game boards, wedding items and more.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43499717

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43207441

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43434691

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43209348

warm weather, vintage toy, primitive wall handing

The nice weather we have been having is so good for the soul.  Birds are singing so loud, you can here laughter in the neighborhood, work being done in yards and awww the feel of the sun on your skin.  Spirits all around seem to be lifted up since the sign of Old Man Winter is not in sight.

Not sure if this weather is staying but while it is here I am going to enjoy it.  Have you done anything outside during this warm break?  Please share.

I have been taking pictures like a mad woman for my Etsy Shop, Lafe's Hidden Treasures.  I want to share some with you, hope you enjoy some of my treasures.

Vintage Toy
Extremely rare vintage toy. Learning puzzle stacked picture blocks with victorian era pictures. ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. They are in great condition considering the age. Very unique toy find.

Beautiful pictures.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42906599

Primitive Wall Hanging, Picket

It just doesn't get any more primitive than this picket wall hanging. The wooden picket was rescued (almost went to be fire wood!!!) and now it is renewed. Perfect to hang on the wall with 3 Coats & Clark thread spools to hang your pretties on. The Largest spool still has black thread on it. Oh so rpim with natural aged wood.

The vintage primitive wooden picket is extremely rustic, primmed and ready to go in its natural state. I did some sanding for the really rough parts. It is measures 23 1/2" x 2". The wall hanging comes with picture frame hangers on the back.

Rescued, recycled, and shown some love now it is ready for your cozy home.

 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43037795

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY VINTAGE NECKLACE AND BRACELET GIVE AWAY, HERE:

http://lafeshiddentreasures.blogspot.com/2010/03/vintage-jewelry-give-away-stunning.html

Friday Follow & Vintage Jewelry Give Away -Stunning Necklace with matching bracelet

Give Away Starts Here
You have come to the right place today! I am sponsoring my first-ever Give Away. Excitement is in the air as I love my followers and want them to have something special!
Ok, enough, right?
This is a Vintage Jewelry Give Away
Vintage Pastel Pink and White Thermoset. Lucite, Moonglow Necklace and Bracelet Set
This vintage necklace in goldtone setting choker necklace and bracelet is an excellent example of the quality costume jewelry from the 1950s. It may be moonglow lucite. Thermoset lucite jewelry was manufactured predominantly in the 1950s-1960s by many costume jewelry companies. It was great for jewelry because the lucite (a heavier plastic) could be molded into many creative shapes and designs.
This exquistie vintage necklace was mine as a child to play dress up with in the early 1960s. They are in great condition, the bracelet is finer than the necklace, with only wear flaws on the necklace. Please see photos.
The vintafe choker necklace measures 16 1/2" 41.9 cm inches in length, the bracelet measures 7" 17.8 cm. This lovely lucite beauty would make an wonderful addition to any collection.

Now down to business to tell you how you can win this beautiful necklace with a matching bracelet.

One requirement to get entered.

1) Leave me a comment on this post with your email address
EXTRA ENTRIES
2) 2 extra entries - Follow my blog, Lafe’s Hidden Treasures
3) 2 extra entries -Go to my shop Lafe’s Hidden Treasures and comment about your favorite thing
4) 3 extra entries - Grab my blog tag for your site
5) 5 entries -Post about this blog on your blog
You must entry a comment for each entry. Example: Post about my blog, comment 5 separate times.
That’s it, easy peasy! Enjoy and good luck!
Drawing will be March 31, 2010 It will be a random drawing.

Short n Sweet New Blog to Follow! Check it out! Hands and Hearts United

Good Morning!  The warmer weather is such a relief to see.  I think all of our spirits have been lifted.

This is from Fabric Greetings

It would be a great honor for you to follow our "Hands and Hearts United" blog.  We are new and need some followers! Today is Tuesdays Tools for your Etsy shops.  Great info so head on over and follow!  Thank you so very much!