Every time we have t-shirts printed, my crew and I order sweatshirts.  Hoodies, to be more specific.  And then we pretty much live in them all winter. This year, we ordered a new “throw-back style” sweatshirt and we absolutely love them.  They are so soft and comfy, but have a bit more shape and style to them than the old style we ordered. It was rainy and cold the Saturday of Lucketts, so we all wore them and received so many compliments and inquiries, that I decided we would offer them for sale to our readers. Basically, you asked for it, you got it! Since these are more expensive than a t-shirt, they are special order.  Here’s how the sweatshirt event will work…  The listing is live for the sweatshirts now.  You purchase the size(s) you want, we’ll place the order and have them printed and then shipped out.  So,

There are times when I am going about my day…having a conversation, surfing on my computer, helping with homework, working on a project…and a theme keeps coming up.  A common thread, a little gem, is found. Such was the case today. It started with Instagram.  I saw a post Maria from Dreamy Whites shared about the marble she selected for her kitchen makeover.  In the post, she shared that everyone, including the salesmen at the store, tried to talk her out of marble.  Why?  Because it stains and etches and won’t look perfect forever. She said, “I have a French pastry cupboard that has a marble top that is over 100 years old.  I love every scratch and discoloration that the century old marble counter shows.  Don’t let anyone talk you out of marble if it’s what you really want…” A photo posted by Dreamy Whites Lifestyle (@dreamywhiteslifestyle) on Jan 16,

As I’ve been working on my “how my business began” series, I have had to dig through old posts to find pictures and I’ve been reminded of some things I had forgotten about.  One of the things I tripped across was a giveaway I ran when I reached 2000 followers on my blog – the “Miss Mustard Seed in a Box” giveaway. I offered up a few of my favorite things, including ironstone, a feed sack, bakelite knives, a balance scale and more. Seeing that old post made me smile.  It reminded me of a time when I counted every single follower and watched my numbers with eagerness.  I still do that at times, but it’s not like opening a daily Christmas present, as it once was. After “the post” I wrote, asking you what you wanted from my blog, I feel like it’s been a fresh start and some of

You’ve been hearing about Decor Steals on my blog for a few years now.  In fact, this Friday is their 5th anniversary!   They’ve come a long way in 5 years, haven’t they?  Working with them has gone beyond the usual blogger/sponsor relationship.  I was fortunate enough to meet the girls behind Decor Steals in person and get to know them over the years.  They have always been so supportive and encouraging to me, so it’s an honor to help them celebrate the five year mark. In order to celebrate, they are having several giveaways and they have brought back a few of their best sellers… …the now-famous cow head that I hung in my kitchen and put a wreath around her neck… …reproduction grain sack fabric… …and a few others like this green tote… …ceramic blue & white knobs (you know I love these!)… …and a rolling cart inspired