Holiday Prep!!!

December is fast approaching and for 'Nesta' that means Holiday goodies in the shop AND, of course, baby time!!! Since the baby will decide on her own when she wants to enter the world I can only try and be really planned for everything else...

I've been working hard getting all of my Holiday items ready and listed in the shop... Here are a few goodies:

the Holiday Hemp Accent Pillow Collection

These pillows are hand stamped with antique text printing blocks using water based inks onto a 50% hemp/50% cotton fabric. This soft, medium weight hemp blend fabric has the look of linen and is a sustainable fiber that is eco-friendly.

Listing Link

I also brought back a very limited amount of ornaments:

Listing Link

... And I'm really happy with the way my new kitchen towels have turned out! Perfect for gift giving and priced reasonably enough to keep a set for yourself :)

These towels are hand stamped with antique printing blocks using water based inks. The towels are prewashed 100% cotton, have a hook for hanging and are completely machine washable.

Listing Link

I do want to apologize for the 'lack of blogging'... As I get bigger and bigger and bigger I am starting to sloooooow down :) So there may be some delays in email replies and convos and unfortunatly I will not be accepting custom or wholesale orders this season :( I also decided to pass on doing any craft shows...

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If you should visit my shop and it's closed that only means the baby is here!!! Yay :)


I hope this all finds you well and 'flu' free :)

x0x0,

Tandie

Planning Ahead...

This year I am determined to plan ahead for Christmas and the New Year... Due to the fact that little 'Nesta' could arrive really close to Christmas OR New Years I want to have everything ready to go in the shop. I 'normally' don't have any elves helping me around the Holidays but I may have to enlist some this year!

So, as part of my 'plan ahead' goal I introduce the 2010 Urban Scenes Calendar. Doesn't 2010 have such a nice ring to it?

Listed at an Early Bird Special
price for the month of September!
2010 Urban Scenes Calendar link

The calendar features my favorite urban photos from the year (some unreleased in the shop).

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!!

Tandie

A shop update and a weekend away...

I'm packing my bags and getting ready to head out of town for a long weekend in Northern California (my old stomping grounds). My husband and I have a cousin's wedding to attend (and help photograph) and a Giants Baseball Game to relax at on Sunday. The 30 degree drop in temperature is going to be a much needed relief!

I wanted to leave you with some new listings in my shop that I am very excited about... It was a goal of mine a year and a half ago to be able to create something like this and I'm very proud of the work I've put into getting to my goal:

Hand Stamped Fabric (by the yard and 1/2 yard)
for your crafting needs

One sewing class, two textile printing classes, and lots and lots of frustrating mistakes later I can now proudly offer Hand Stamped Fabric. I'm quite the perfectionist so getting to the point to be able to offer something for sale is HUGE for me! I hope you enjoy :)

So until next week,

Tandie

Antique Store Finds!

Just wanted to share my Antique Store finds today...

Lots of cool storage boxes

... and my favorite find,
these antique chalkboards
(which will undergo an 'updo' soon)

Once photographed these will available in the shop!


Tandie

A baby's room on a budget... THE CRIB, yo!

As 'Sweet Child of Mine' just begins to play on the radio I decided that maybe I should share with you some progress on the baby's room!!!

I've gotten rid of lots of clutter and set up 2 pretty crucial pieces of furniture:

The Crib and Changing Table Set
I picked up from Big Lots
for $179.

Here's a very plain lamp shade I picked
up at Ikea. I plan on embellishing it to add
the finishing touches to the room.

I can't help but daydream about what to put up on the walls... I really don't like putting my own artwork up simply because I will stare and critique it constantly... Plus, I enjoy supporting fellow artist and crafters. Over the years I've acquired a few pieces of work that I am in the process of frame matching to display in our little girl's room:

Parasol print
by Art and Ghosts

She Moves among the Sparrows print
by The Black Apple
psssst. on sale right now too!!!



Shy Girl and Shy Boy print
by Rosie Music (from Mexico City)

Stay tuned to see these prints framed! Here's a sneak peek of what I'm also working on for the room:


xo,

Tandie

P.S. Before photos here: http://nestausa.blogspot.com/2009/08/babys-room-on-budget.html

Matted Print Sale!!!

I've just listed a bunch of matted photographs in my Photography shop at a great discount! I normally sell these at shows but will not be doing any this year... Dates fall too close to baby's brithday!

Matted Photograph Sale

Have a great week!

Tandie

Wednesday Wants!

In Time
by ianputnam

Petal Tank
by Hende

Candid Rear View
by restlessthings

Have a great Hump Day!

xo,

Tandie

Collaborations and Giveaways...

In case you don't get my newsletter (which you totally should) I recently collaborated with GetReadySetGo:

... and it looks like someone already snatched the piece up. Make sure you check back in her shop for more goodies... Or shoot her an email for a custom piece. She's a sweetheart and makes awesome upcycled luggage.

Thanks Rachel!



And... Cat of uncorked and polarity is giving away one of my prints on her blog! Make sure you stop by and check it out... And I highly recommend checking her shops out as well :)



That's all for now folks... Back to my Spring Cleaning :)


Tandie