Congratulations to the winner of the See Kai run shoes. Mid City Gal wrote: I adore the Tine shoes– my daughter would look so cute in those little ballet flats. Thanks for the fun giveaway!! Now hang on dudes! I have it from a reliable insider that there are some great things coming up for the next 12 days or so (nudge, nudge; wink, wink). Do not feel too bad if you feel left out on this great giveaway. Update:…
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I design cards because I like to and it is a passion of mine. It makes me feel happy when I have designed something that brightens someone’s day or brings a smile to their face. Along the way, people ask me all the time
Where do you get your inspiration from? Here is a quick run down of things that inspire me. –New seasons. Every new season brings with it a new outlook, or new goals. I love being able…
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Hello Petit Elefant readers! I must say that I had a very great and delightful time here this week. I appreciate all your comments and loved hearing from you. I want to leave you with this final post on creating a menu. Please continue to keep in touch… you can find me on my blog here. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. There is really no right or wrong way to create a menu plan. It’s really…
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Whether you stay at home or work outside the home, there are times when it seems hard to juggle everything. I work outside the home three days a week and have the privilege telecommuting two days a week. Telecommuting is wonderful, but I have to be sure to set boundaries and schedules so I am most successful and productive as possible. Here are a couple of things I do to help me achieve this. Feel free to pick pieces of…
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Need gifts for teachers? As I’ve been married to a teacher for several years, I feel I have a wee bit of wisdom to impart on the subject. A few guidelines: 1. Teachers expect nothing at all from their students. Honestly. You mustn’t ever feel obligated to purchase something for your child’s teacher. It’s a kind gesture to be sure, but absolutely unnecessary. On the flip side, costly gifts from individual students are rather taboo. 2. Sincerely written notes and…
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Although I have just a wee-one at home right now, I do remember traveling with my three sisters, packed in the mini van like sardines. My father literally had to break out the tape a couple times to divide our spaces in half. “She crossed the line to my side,” is how it always began. It usually ended with a few good tugs at the hair or scratches everywhere. Ah, the memories, the memories. Here are a couple ideas to…
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Czarnecki Christmas Calendar $20 {via Publish Me Mine}. I know it’s a little tricky to see the photos but this is my Christmas calendar, made by the clever gals at Publish Me Mine. Isn’t it cute? Both sets of our grandparents love nothing more than photos of their grand-babies for Christmas; my mother especially goes cr-azy for year round calendars with photos of my family. Typically I go to Office Max and throw something together, but this is like a…
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These are among my favorite holiday cards. swirl ornaments.5×7 card paired with raspberry envelope with pointed flap{via Blonde Designs} harris holiday card.5.25 x 5.25 flat or folded {via minted} joy.4.75″ x 6.5″$4.50 each{via hello! lucky}. Colorful Trees.10 cards for on $12.50!{Cards via inkOBESSION}. let it snow.8 postcards paired with red envelopes for $7.50!{via saratams} I love, love, love cards and stationery as you can probably tell from my shop. I love getting all different types of cards over the holidays…
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I still have plenty to tell you about before Christmas so I’ll be posting every day this week, but I’m really excited about a guest we’ll be having over the next few days. Deb is not only mama to one but a really talented designer with her own etsy shop, Deb’s Designs. I really love her work, it’s so clean, simple, and pretty. Very pretty. Be sure to give Deb a big welcome this week as she shares a peek…
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