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{a little peek inside the studio + featured product}

February 15, 2011 · 18 Comments
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Happy Tuesday! This morning I wanted to share a little snipped of the piles & piles & piles of orders-in-progress we’re working on in the studio ~ it makes my heart so happy! I made some really positive, growth-encouraging goals for 2011 and am happy to update that I’m checking them off faster than I thought I would. {I hope to blog about this soon!} Also, last week our team grew, so that’s another positive change :] Because of this, ship times are going to be shortened and I’ll be able to introduce new product more frequently. This is making me do a few extra skips around the house in excitement *wink*

Something new: each Tuesday I’ll be introducing a new featured product – something from my shop. This week’s featured product is our Blue bell in pink, small zipped pouch ~ $16.

♥ I bought this fabric because it reminded me of everyday beauty. Simple, but necessary.

What reminds you of everyday beauty?

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  1. Amy Lynne says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Seeing my kids smile, even if they have milk mustaches. I also love seeing them happy in the midst of chaos. Makes my heart melt.

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  2. Mary says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Mmmmm…. coffee reminds me of everyday beauty. That and sunshine after many cloudy winter days!

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  3. April Foss says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:49 am

    I HAVE THAT!!!! I love my little pouch! I use it for an iphone cover:) The fabric is super cute:)

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  4. Sandra Winfrey says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Hearing the birds chirping outside. Seeing the sun glimmer off the snow. It looks like diamonds!

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  5. Evienlizzie says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:54 am

    In the morning when our 3 littles come and snuggle in bed with us before any of us are really awake. It’s the best!

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  6. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Everyday beauty, to me, is found in the simplest things: the sunshine pouring through the windows, hearing the birds singing in the spring, and seeing the smiles on my girls faces when they walk through my bedroom door every morning. It doesnt get much better than that:)

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  7. Abby says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:00 am

    I love this fabric!!!!!

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  8. LoveFeast Table says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Cute!! And~~you know I love your studio!!

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  9. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I am reminded of every day beauty whenever I see my children smile!

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  10. Dallas says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:57 am

    OOOh I just love studio sneek peeks!! what are essential items in your studio??…I’m currently revamping mine, and need to shop for some goods soon!

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  11. Alyson @EisleyRaeClothing says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Seeing my kids smiling and happy in the morning.. that’s one of my favorite times of day.

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  12. kate says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:51 am

    my favorite fabric of yours yet… anything green makes me happy…

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  13. katy reitz (lil' alice) says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Beauty is seeing my lil’ family of four together enjoying each others company!

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  14. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Oh! And Im having a week of giveaways on my blog. Today is a pair of earrings from April over at Funky Vintage Kitchen! Come on over and get entered:)

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  15. Leanna says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    everyday, my husband giving me a hug as soon as i wake up, and asking me how my sleep was. I have never felt so loved… this being despite the grimace of too much light in my eyes and my morning breath.

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  16. Jessica Smith says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    My husband, my students, and drinking a glass of wine when I get home :)

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