This week’s news and travels…

Hello, gorgeous! Have you taken any good road trips, this summer?  Mr. Wonderful and I visited friends, at Fallen Leaf Lake, last week.  It and been years since I had visited the lake and I was totally amazed by the quiet beauty. My brother’s on what looks like an amazing road trip!  This photo was…

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Just 2 spots left!

Just two spots left… If you were thinking about joining us for Friday evening’s Paint & Sip workshop, from 6-8:30 p.m., I hope you will!  Remember, Susanne pre-sketches the image, to make it easier than you’d think.  On Saturday,  our Lazy Susan workshop has room for you, but there’s just one spot left for Maker Day, on August…

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40% Off summer styles, this week!

You heard right! 40% off all summer fashions! Savvy shoppers know that this is the time to save big, on summer styles! Maybe you could use a new pair of jeans, and a top to wear with them?  A new dress?   Come take a peek..we’ll be open noon until four, today, Wednesday and Thursday…and then…

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Let’s catch up!

While I was away… Cheryl, Darlene, Linda and Patti held down the fort, so I could spend some wonderful time with Betsy (third from the left…fourth, if you include Micah) and her family. We took walks, went boating, cooked some great meals and played lots of games.  Have you tried Farkle yet?  It’s a dice…

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Big Summer Fashion Sale starts today!

We have the best super-models! Thanks to all of you, who allow us to snap pictures of you, to share on social media.  You’re the best! Christine is always a great sport! Summer fashion sale, starts today! Now – Thursday, August 3rd – 20% Off Friday, August 4 – Thursday, August 10th – 30% Off…

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Calling all crafters! Join us for Maker Day!

Imagine this… …A day that’s all about you!  A day when you have no other responsibilities than to relax and enjoy yourself.   You may be busy caring for others, young or old…working a stressful job, or name any number of challenges…wondering when you’ll be able to just pamper you! Well, here you go! Maker…

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This weekend’s big sales!

Hello, darling! If you’re like me, you love a good deal, so here you go! *Spend $20.00 or more and we’ll take $5.00 off, this weekend! *Our entire Iron Orchid Designs line is on sale, through July!  Buy one, get the second stamp, transfer, mould or inlay, half off! *Baby gifts are 50% Off!  …

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Keeping cool this week, at the shop!

Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re staying in a shady spot this week!  I thank my lucky stars that I’m not that woman holding the stop sign, at the road construction project! But I’m kind of mystified that every summer, we act like 100+ degree heat is a first time event!  Oh, well! Goodwill meets Iron Orchid Designs!…

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Bits and pieces of life…

Hello gorgeous! Here’s my latest project, painted in Fusion Mineral Paint’s new color, Cambridge. I updated the piece, finding this pretty brushed brass hardware, on Amazon.  It’s going to a new home very soon and I hope they love it! I hope you’re staying in the shade this week! Thinking about the forecast ahead, I’m…

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What’s up, at the shop, this week!

Hello, gorgeous! I’m hoping you had a relaxing 4th and found a cool place, to escape to! We had my sister’s family over on Sunday, for some boating and a barbecue, at the lake. This was her first trip out of town, after putting her husband of 51 years and the love of her life…

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