...the one I have been telling you about...
...getting excited about...
...and very nervous about too...I won't lie...
About a month ago, an admin from Etsy wrote telling me that they wanted to make my shop a featured seller. For those of you not big into Etsy...you might not understand what an honor and big deal it is...but it really is! My first reaction was..."but...why me?" And I am still asking that question now... ;)
But I am there and you can read my interview by clicking here.
I have unveiled my Winter Collection over there instead of my website this month, so I do hope you will check out all I have been working. Here is a sampling of what you will find...
Lots of holiday inspiration in my favorite white and neutral shades...
and many handmade linen and burlap items...
embellished vintage scarves...
as well as my photograph notecard originals {more coming soon!}...
and the shop is stocked full of vintage goods too...
and don't forget to head over to my other Etsy shop, Paradox, for my latest jewelry designs...
I hope that you enjoy my little offerings...I have poured my heart and soul into all of them...
I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! I know I have so much to be thankful for this year...including all of my wonderful friendships here...and all of the sweet words you leave for me...
Till next time...
Hello dear Alice... congratulations! I already looked at your feature on Etsy, it is wonderful! You should be so very proud, I am so proud of you! Your winter wonderland items are so gorgeous, I am heading back to Etsy right now, I have my eye on one of them! I won't say which one, I don't want anyone to buy it before I get there! Love to you sweet friend, doggie kisses to little Renoir and I wish you, Josh and Renoir a very beautiful and blessed Thanksgiving... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie Vicknair | November 23, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Congratulations Alice!!!! That is so exciting. I always find it so fascinating when you say you don't understand why you are chosen for special things to happen to you. It's because you ARE special and deserve all good things to come to you. I love visiting your blog and soaking all your wonderful creativity. I wish you all the success in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Posted by: Karen Valentine | November 23, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Yippeeee! I got it... the beautiful vintage Gypsy embellished scarf!!! I love it, thank you Alice! xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie Vicknair | November 23, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Congrats on being a featured seller, Alice, you are very deserving!!!!!! Love, love, love all you sweet creations... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel ~ Maison Douce | November 23, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Your blog is so lovely, congrats on being the featured seller!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 23, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Dear Alice - you must start accepting that you are very, very talented and of course you are deserving of these accolades! Your faithful blog readers know it, as does everyone who has met you or bought something from you. Congratulations, my friend!
xoxo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | November 23, 2009 at 04:21 PM
OF COURSE You're featured, interviewed, loved! Your work is amazing - no matter what aspect of your creativity you are sharing.
The interview was really good! Congratulations!!
Blessings... Polly (p.s. and you're so sweet to mention FC - thank you.)
Posted by: Polly | November 23, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Hi I love your blog, I read about you on Etsy and I just want to congratulate on your wonderful collection of beautiful items! I am inspired specially by the computer nook ( I have one as well and have been struggling with it).
Posted by: Yolanda De Leon | November 23, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Alice amor, Congratulations on being the featured seller :) As for not knowing why you were chosen...amor, look at yoru work..it is stunning to say the least, I hope to one day one some myself :) I will go over to your shop and see...but from what you have shown here...it is gorgeous. Besos, Rose
Posted by: Rose | November 23, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Congrats, Alice. You deserve all of the recognition you are receiving. Now, I'm heading over to Etsy to view your winter collection. :)
Posted by: Shana | November 23, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Yay!!! Congratulations Alice, that's wonderful! I love the peeks at your new creations, I'm heading over now to read about it. I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | November 23, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Oh my goodness, Alice!
Congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you and not one bit surprised that they would choose to feature you.
-Allison from Dallas
Posted by: Allison | November 23, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Hi There! I was reading your interview on etsy and decide to make my way to your shop and your blog. You have some amazing stuff and are very talented! Keep pouring your heart into it cause it shows!
Posted by: Cristin | November 23, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Congratulations you deserve it! Your work is gorgeous! Love everything about it!
Take care,
Rosa
Posted by: rosa | November 23, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Congratulations on your feature! You deserve it, love your work!!
Posted by: Johanna | November 23, 2009 at 07:16 PM
A fabulous article and wonderful exposure for you Alice! Well-deserved and that camera and your talented hands will take you to wonderful places. Congratulations!
Posted by: A Gift Wrapped Life | November 23, 2009 at 07:25 PM
HAPPY DANCE here in Michigan for you Alice!! I was so excited to read this tonight. I am at my daughters again (can you say HIGH SPEED...YAY) I can look at your whole blog in the blink of an eye instead of waiting and waiting and finally giving up. LOVE your new offerings and I also picked up the magazine that your beautiful article is in (artful blogging) Love it! You are so blessed and I hope you feel that way this Thanksgiving!
Hugs~
Posted by: sandi | November 23, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Dear Alice,
I am so happy that you have been given this honor. I know you have worked very hard on these beautiful items. They are stunning. I'm off to read the interview now.
Hugs,
June
Posted by: June | November 23, 2009 at 07:42 PM
No wonder they contacted you. Your items are beautiful. Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving
QMM
Posted by: Queenmothermamaw | November 23, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Hello! I saw you on the FP of Etsy, congrats on your featured seller! I can understand your excitement, being there is a huge honor. I can't imagine your delight when you got that email! I'm in Buffalo, not too far :) Your blog is lovely! Congrats on all your success!! My best, Susan
Posted by: susan | November 23, 2009 at 07:55 PM
congratulations!
such a beautiful shoppe!
i'd love to add you to my post i hope to run soon of etsy favorites!!
Posted by: paige | November 23, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Your blog is just so beautiful...from the handmade items, gorgeous pictures and wonderful playlist. You are so deserving of recognition....truly.
Becky :)
Posted by: sweet cottage dreams | November 23, 2009 at 08:33 PM
I found you on Etsy but I should have found you in Artful Blogger. My dolls are in the same issue with the Mad Hatter Blog Party.
White is so pure and heavenly...beautiful work and blog. I look forward to getting to know your work and blog.
What church paints on stage? and in what town?
Sounds fun....but scary yes...
Posted by: Deirdra Doan | November 23, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Congrats Alice! You deserve it (really). Glad Etsy realizes it, too!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | November 23, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Sigh...such lovely things, photographed so beautifully. Congratulations on being a Featured Seller. They were so smart ot have chosen you!
Posted by: Robin Thomas | November 23, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Alice,
Before today I had no idea who you were. I saw you as the featured seller on etsy today and followed the link to your blog. Your work is very beautiful, with all of the whimsy and romance that I feel and have no idea how to express. A crafty gal myself with a few sales, I have dreamed of a life where I could stay at home to create beautiful things that others could enjoy as well. Your talent and faith are an inspiration. Thank you dearly. Keep up the great work!!!
Posted by: Amanda Bernard | November 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Huge congratulations to you!
I came from your etsy feature, but I'm an avid blogger too so I'm thrilled to have found another great blog.
Posted by: PamperingBeki | November 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations on being a featured seller. Your work is gorgeous...and I have to say, reading your profile was weirdly like reading a biography about me...Prancer? I LOVE that movie! I thought no one else knew about it...Way to go, kindred spirit!
Posted by: Alanna | November 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Hello Alice: Congratulations on your Etsy featured seller article! Love, love, love your shoppe and offerings. Particularly love your shades of white palette - calming, romantic, thoughtful. Have linked you to my typepad blog so others can enjoy your blog. BEJOYFUL.....BarbaraDoone
Posted by: BarbaraDoone | November 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Oh. My. God.
Alice, I just clicked on over from your etsy featured seller article - and oh my what have I uncovered?! I LOVE your blog, I LOVE you etsy shop, I LOVE your style. I am drooling on my keyboard oh dear. Will definately doing a feature on you over on my blog ;)
P.S. I am quitting my day job after Christmas (yikes!) to pursue working from home just like you, with my puppy under my desk just like you. Reading about you has inspired me so much and I'm more excited rather than scared now!
Posted by: Emma | November 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Alice, I found you on Etsy's featured seller and am so glad I did! Love your style!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | November 24, 2009 at 05:40 AM
CONGRATS!!! So well deserved! Just so happy for you!
Posted by: Denise M | November 24, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Looking SO lovely! I know it has been lots of work, but it turned out just perfect. (now get some sleep!!!)
Meet up after Thanksgiving?
Posted by: Mamaayanna | November 24, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Absolutely a big deal! And why not you?! Alice, you are so talented and creative, you deserve to be a featured seller:) Congratulations to you! And a happy, Happy Thanksgiving:)
Posted by: Leah C | November 24, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Congrats Alice, that is a huge accomplishment!! all of your goodies look amazing, I will be right over to your shoppe to have a look see!! happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Tara | November 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Great Alice Congratulations!!!!And what wonderful items!!!! I love all! Such great ispiration!!!!
Hugs
Posted by: bleudelavande | November 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I saw you on etsy frontpage! congrats! and so happy as it has led me to your lovely blog :) I am a keen new follower and will stop by to post some images of your work on my blog if that is okay? good luck with your busy week ;)
Posted by: Dandelion Daydreamer | November 24, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Congratulations on being a featured seller on Etsy's front page. You have a wonderful shop and truly deserve to be there. Enjoy. :0)
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | November 24, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Saw you on Etsy, and think your shop is just beautiful, as is your blog. :-)
Posted by: Kylie @ All Things Lovely | November 24, 2009 at 04:16 PM
ADORABLE SITE!=)
Posted by: Franciely | November 24, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Your work is outstandingly beautiful! I love all your handiwork..and really can tell you DO put your heart and soul. My sister in law and I recently started our own Etsy shop and saw your feature...just lovely!!!!!!!!! I have the Artful Blogger issue too and didn't put two and two together until now! LOL!
Posted by: amy | November 24, 2009 at 06:16 PM
I have never visited your blog before, but I just had to after reading about you on etsy. The things that you make are all so beautiful!
Posted by: Guro | November 25, 2009 at 02:11 AM
Congratulations Alice and YES it is a big honour. I happened to be over on Etsy today when I spotted your gorgeous smiling face. I was thrilled for you and delighted to see all your beautiful artworks - well done.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | November 25, 2009 at 04:12 AM
Congratulations! I read about you on Etsy and ended up here at your blog. I really resonate with your aesthetic, philosophies, and faith and I just wanted to reach out and say congrats!
~Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Kay | November 25, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Congrats! Oh, what lovely items... you truly deserve it!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Sheila R | November 25, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Congratulations on being a featured seller! I found your blog through your Etsy shop, which I featured you on my little blog about all things white and serene.
Posted by: Amanda | November 25, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations!
I'm really happy for you! I love all your creations and your beautiful photographs! I think you are a wonderful person with a beautiful soul and I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!!
Have a wonderful day filled with sunshine and inspiration!
Posted by: Mari-Ell | November 25, 2009 at 01:13 PM
so happy to have found such a lovely blog and shop! your work speaks for itself - timeless classics. can't wait to see more~! congrats on being featured - very well deserved and one of my faves so far.
Posted by: orangekisses | November 25, 2009 at 04:33 PM
so lovely and beautiful al your creations! full of inspiration, i love it i love it...
the colours are so me.....I will invite you to visit my blog, i think you will like it..
Jeanette
http://jeanette-justjeanette.blogspot.com
Posted by: jeanette | November 25, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Hello Dear Alice,
I followed your lovely blog from your wonderful feature on Etsy! Congratulations to you! I am so happy to be visiting here today, yours is a most beautiful blog. I am looking forward to many many visits here. You are a true inspiration! Thank you so much. You and your family enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving.
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | November 25, 2009 at 06:37 PM