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Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving today! 

"D" is also for my darling daughter, who has recently become quite fascinated by all-things dinosaurs. Fabulous! And, with her exorbitant amounts of pink and purple in her wardrobe, she will certainly make one very stylish paleontologist one day. So once again, she inspires me. I find myself on the hunt to dig up dinosaurs in ribbons and coated fabrics to add them to my designs...despite my daughter's wish to save them all for her very own crafting. I guess we inspire each other -- now how awesome is that? Well...downright divine!

And, while you're at it, check out these dinosaur-inspired items from my fellow EtsyKids team members. So creative and fun...they're positively ROAR~ific!

One of the greatest joys of doing what I do is that work never feels like "work." I get to fill my time doing what I love to do -- sewing, creating, playing with ribbons, shopping for materials and conversing with my fabulous customers (and working in my pj's is a real perk!). So when a big time publication contacted ME about including MY wine/drink tags in their April issue, well...I was positively giddy and quite honored. I wont admit to how many times I ran to the newsstand this month to see if the April issue was {finally} on display, but I will admit to wanting to tell every person around me in the store that "hey, look here, these are mine!" when I got my first glance at the spread. Take a look!

Write Drink Tags are available in standard sets of 12 and 24. They can also be purchased in bulk (great for guests at receptions and parties) and as personalized favors. Just ask for details!

Happy 1st official day of Spring! Must say, I was ready for Winter to end. Our daffodils are blooming and the forsythia, too. The pear tree in my front yard is blossoming with gorgeous clusters of white flowers...and the heat has officially been switched to "off" inside the house. Windows are open to let the the fresh air in. I'm once again rejuvenated energized. Spring has definitely sprung! With Spring's awakening, Easter will be here before we know it.

Are you on the hunt for nifty Easter basket ideas? If you're like me, I admittedly love all of the specialty chocolates and sweets, but strive to fill my daughter's basket with trinkets and bobbles that will have purpose long after the holiday. Roll.n.Go Crayons are a neat addition. For an added surprise, switch out one (or a few) crayons with sweet treats. Lifesaver candies fit perfectly -- just saying. Fold.n.Go Art Folios are fun, too...and, might I add, are quite handy for children during church service and just might inspire some creative pew art. With dozens of designs available, you're sure to find one that fits your basket's theme or child's personality. Happy Hunting!

I love custom orders. I really do. Not only do they give me the chance to create something special for a customer, 99 percent of the time they lead to a new design or product.

Recently, I had a customer order a large quantity of Write Drink Tags for her sister's bridal shower luncheon she is hosting this coming May. As we discussed pricing, I had a surprise "aha" moment - for a special event like this, how fun would it be to tailor the packaging to reflect the bride's special day. Hello, genius! After all, in my former life I was a communications director + graphic designer. How brilliant, I could marry two of my loves and offer my customer a truly unique bridal luncheon favor.

Today, I happily shipped out the customer's box of wine tag favors. Must say, I'm delighted with how they turned out. I created four concepts for the customer that used the wedding colors, and she ultimately choice this one (and my personal favorite!). Personalized drink tag favors are perfect for weddings, bridal showers, anniversary parties, wine parties and other festive celebrations. Thank your special guests with an extra special touch. Design and message are fully customizable. If you are interested in a bulk purchase of tags for favors, let's chat about it!

...and, by the way, the timing for this could not be more ideal. Why, you ask? Can't say just yet...but exciting details to come very, very soon!

2011 is going to be a fantastic year. Lots of amazing things are already happening (more on those later!) and we're excitedly looking forward to our next holiday - Valentine's Day! My daughter Lilly hosts an annual fancy "Valentine's Day Girlfriends Lunch Party" -- she is 6.5 years old and with a birthday in July it gives her (...err, I mean her mom - me!) the perfect excuse to plan another frilly party. So, as we look to welcome the arrival of February next week, we're all about pink, hearts, and XO's around here. Looking to treat your Valentine with a special gift? Here are a few fun ideas. My treat to you? Free shipping! Anywhere in the world - now that's sweet!