Kristin Huston

Win a Delicious Dozen of Cookies!

Edit: The Winner is Melanie! Congrats Melanie and check your email inbox!

Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? How about your choice of a dozen custom cookies from Fancy Lady Gourmet? These cookies are fun and mouth-watering!

To enter to win your choice of a dozen cookies (value $25), just leave a comment on this post. See more rules here. Contest ends on Friday, September 4 at midnight Pacific time. Good luck!

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Handmade Labor Day Sales

Here in the US, Labor Day is on the horizon. I hope that your celebrations including spending time with friends and family, but maybe you also want to take part in that time honored three day weekend tradition – SALE shopping. Many handmade vendors have decided to get in on the Labor Day action by featuring some of their best items for sale. I’ve spotlighted four shops having sales below, but make sure you search on etsy to find other stores that will help you satisfy your... → Read the rest of this article

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Handmade Summer Into Fall

Last week we talked about back to school which must mean that we’re edging toward fall. I like to buy as many multi-purpose and multi-season items as I can, so I have spent this week thinking about how to extend our summer purchases into the autumn days ahead. This week I focused on a particular color scheme – orange, rust, amber and red – that will still look fresh in the coming months when the leaves start to change.

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Win a Fabulous New Print from Luminous Dream Designs

Update: The Winner is #18, The Dude! Thanks for playing everyone!

You know how right before school starts, kids everywhere start to feel a little gloomy? How about cheering them up by winning them a print from Luminous Dream Designs? Not only would these wonderful prints be great in a kid’s room, but they would look great in any other room in your house as well.

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Handmade Back to School

If you’ve walked through a Target or office supply store near you lately you know that it is back to school time. The great news for those of you headed back to school, or with kids headed back, is that there are lots of handmade options that will help to set you or your child apart from the pack this fall.

Finding the right three-ring binder can be an ordeal, but take a look at this great option from Crown Bindery. Their binder makes organization a breeze and lets... → Read the rest of this article

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