TGIF!!!

Hey everybody!!!! This is my first TGIF post - my Friday picks to help you get ready to shop, shop, shop!!! These picks are just some of my favourites, if you like them too thats great, but I really just want to inspire you :) For this weeks picks I was inpsired by all the cold weather we have been having lately - Saskatoon has snow already!!! Yikes, I mean where did fall go? Makes me want to bundle up and make some hot chocolate. Hope you like them, enjoy!

First, is this Grey Scarf with Three Buttons by homelab. The reason I love this scarf is because of the buttons! They're so cute :) And I love that this scarf is foolproof, no fussy wrapping and re-wrapping to get that perfect carefree "I just threw this on" look - it's perfect everytime you put it on. It also comes in black.

My next pick is this great ELORA chunky slouchy toque by yarnovermovement. These slouchy hats are so hot right now, and this one has a great shape to it but it isn't really huge. This hat also comes in a variety of colours which is great.

I love little cropped sweaters!!!! I wear a lot of these, even year round because there is air conditioning everywhere. And in the winter when you need to wear sweaters everyday to work, sometimes a great big chunky, comfy one is too much. This Cozy Crop by SquirrelyWhirls is the perfect solution! You are covered up just enough, but you don't get too hot. This one has a choice of 4 colours.

I am really wanting a pair of long mittens right now, and these one are great because they are in a really nice charcoal colour. These Twilight-Bellas Mittens by KnittingCarnival are also inspired by a pair of mittens in Bella's wardrobe from the movie Twilight. These are bound to be VERY popular!

My last pick is this great Hand Knitted Jacket Cable Wrap by alasdelsur . Perfect for those nippy, fall walks - you can just thrown this cable wrap on over whatever you are wearing to ward off the cold air! It looks so snuggly and soft, a great addition to your fall wardrobe :)

Well there they are - my 5 TGIF picks for this week. Happy shopping! Until next time, Kim XO

PS My shop is offering FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING this weekend (Oct 9,10,11) on all items except the Bridal Collection. Free! Anywhere in the world!!! :) (sorry - shameless plug!!)

Weekend Deals!

Short post today to let everyone know about Weekend Deals this weekend (Oct 9,10,11) - Free Worldwide Shipping. Thats right, I am offering Free Worldwide Shipping on all items in my shop (**except the Bridal Collection**) to anywhere in the world!! All my Casual Collection items are one-of-a-kind as well so you know you'll be getting a truly unique piece :)

This is the last month I will be listing these items - I am planning a major shop reorganization and second shop opening very soon! I want to separate my 2 lines of jewellery because they have completely different looks and also expand on the number of pieces I have to sell. In addition, my Casual Collection will no longer be stocked with one-of-a-kinds - I am currently developing a winter line so that there is a more cohesive look to my shop and I want to incorporate the monthly birthstones into it. I can't wait and I hope you like the result too! Stay tuned :) Until next time, Kim xo.

New Canadian Shops on Etsy

Today is my New Canadian Shops on Etsy post on CanArtisan, written on Sunny Skies Jewellery. I'll leave you with a link to the post : http://canartisan.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-canadia-etsy-shopssunny-skies.html and my favourite piece from her shop! Until next time, Kim xo.

Wishlist Tuesday

This is my first wishlist post!!! I decided on a kitchen/cooking theme because I have been revved up to do more cooking since I saw Julie&Julia - infact I went right out a bought Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking". Last night I made my first dish, and - success! :) So here are my pics :

1) Fawn Christmas Apron by hometoroost

2) Mom's Kitchen Moss Terrarium by Greenbriar

3) Misty Minty Green Carved Serving Bowl by DarriellesClayArt

4) Chalkboard with Vintage Frame by KFMGallery

5) Custom Map Magnets by ksickles

6) Granite Utensil Holder by twobeans

7) Big Pom Pom Decal by Elephannie

8) Pride and Prejudice Proposal stout cream/pitcher by Brookish

Happy shopping :) Until next time, Kim xo.

"Pimp My Blog" in the works...

Just a short post this time to let everyone know what I am doing. I am currently deciding on a regular posting schedule where I can feature my favourite handmade shops or something like that. I am also planning on posting my about my CanArtisan feature every week. I need to do something to bring more traffic to this blog, and also my shop. Perhaps I should make a survey? I could post it in the etsy forums, and send it to my facebook fans.... hmmmm. Thats an idea - I could get some more opinions..... I think I will! Off to find that surveymonkey link. What do you think of my new twitter avatar? Until next time, Kim xo.

I have a feature column on CanArtisan!!!

So I mentioned in my last post that I had been scouring the internet for more promotional opportunities right? Well I came across this blog called CanArtisan that features only Canadian artisans who have shops on Etsy, Artfire, byhand.me, etc and noticed that there was a free directory listing. Of course I applied right away for that - always a great idea to take advantage of as many free directories as possible! While I was filling out my info on the form, the "want free advertising" plug on the page caught my eye. With my interest further piqued :) I delved further - turns out Brandi (writer of CanArtisan) was offering free advertising in exchange for writing on the blog! Sounded great - what did I have to do? Just pitch her an interesting story. So I did. I proposed writing a piece showcasing a new Canadian Etsy shop every week. And by new I mean new within the year new. Cool idea huh? Brandi liked it! Super awesome! Ok so now all my browsing and "window" shopping on Etsy has a purpose and a direction. I'm pretty stoked - free listing, free advertising, and my first opportunity to guest write on a blog, very cool :)

Who did I pick? DreamGallery from Kaslo, BC. Read the feature here : CanArtisan - Thursday's Art Gallery . Well thats all for now.... off to do more shopping :) I'll leave you with my fave of DreamGallery's collection. Until next time! Kim xo

Long time, no see!

Yikes! Its been 3 weeks since my last post. Oops :) Time flies by so fast - especially when you're moving! Our new house was majorly dirty when the last owners moved out, and we also decided to repaint the whole thing. Lots and lots of work - but its done now and it looks fabulous!

Also is the last 3 weeks I have been making new items, taking pictures and more pictures, listing them, running Facebook ads to find myself some new fans (successful!) and searching, searching, searching for new opportunities to promote my shop. Oh yeah and working on the dreaded business plan. Makes me tired just reading that again phew!

So all in all this are going well. Also this week I will begin a guest blog post on CanArtisan featuring new Canadian Etsy shops! Am looking forward to this alot - I think it will be alot of fun! Speaking of which - I have to get started on that post. Oh yeah, I made myself a new banner - what do you think? Until next time, Kim