Autumn

Happy first day of autumn.  Baby A.'s napping, but never in her crib since she was 3-4 months old.  The sound of construction is in the distance, the leaves are already turning color.  Fall is in the air despite the excessive heat wave we had a few weeks ago.  Thank goodness that's over and done with.  I'm hoping October will be a relative heat-free month.

Baby A. is a fall baby, as some of you know.  Thinking about this, I'm becoming sentimental.  I want to memorize her facial expressions, her already expansive vocabulary (40+ words) and how she says certain words, and the baby chub that is fading with every step she takes.  I want to remember it all.

September

From last September when I was still pregnant

It's September and I haven't had the energy or creative spark to make a piece of jewelry.  Baby A. now sleeps at a somewhat reasonable hour but doesn't nap in her crib, so my off time is spent unwinding or frantically cleaning our place little by little.  Not an easy task for the introverted.  Therefore, new jewelry will have to wait until I am fully in the creative flow - when meticulously designing, making, photographing/editing, and writing listing descriptions do not have to fit like a jigsaw puzzle piece into my schedule.

I know I say this often, but I mean it: thank you for your support.  Customers old and new have given me the momentum to simultaneously be a shop owner and a mom.  Your kind words do not go unnoticed.  For instance, I recently sold a pair of winter-inspired earrings - whose entire proceeds were donated to Feeding America - to a new customer who thanked me for shipping so quickly...a handful of days after her purchase.  Needless to say, your understanding is very much appreciated!

Although I don't have new jewelry listed for sale, I have recently renewed a few paper goods, including this fall favorite.  In addition, my content writing services are available for purchase.  When I make new jewelry, which I hope will be soon, you will be the first to know here.

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Happy Autumn

via Instagram

Been quiet around here.  Spending time outdoors to take in the start of autumn: the profuse colors, scents, and sounds.  The fog rolling in and then out, the stillness that abounds.  A heat wave has found its way here, and because of it I move languidly among the mums, blueberries, and dainty yellow daisies.  Hopefully this heat wave is short lived.  The earthy, rich colors though are here to stay as I stroll around and attempt to capture their beauty through the opportune lens of a smartphone.  Clumsily, quietly, I prevail.

September Giveaway Winner

The winner of EmeraldCut's September giveaway is...

Congratulations, Kenya!  I will contact you shortly via email to confirm your mailing address.  The giveaway item, your new autumn "whisper" necklace, will be on its way to you in a few days.  Thank you to everyone who has entered and made this giveaway a success.  Happy autumn!

Entries End Soon: September Giveaway

Hurry and enter to win this autumn tiny-cluster necklace

We're getting down to the wire here, dear readers.  There are only a few days left to place entries for my September giveaway of the sweet little necklace above.  Entering is easy--details can be found here.  Good luck to you!

September Giveaway

Win this!

Win an EmeraldCut exclusive--a TINY stone-cluster necklace handmade with 

vibrant golden-hued gems in colors reminiscent of crisp, cozy autumn...

Necklace details:

Silver-plated 18" cable chain necklace with a teeny-tiny cluster of stones:

citrine, rainbow moonstone, clear quartz, and opal.

Jump ring is gold plated; cluster's wires are a medley of 

lead-free brass, argentium sterling silver, and gold-plated base metal.

Entire pendant length from top of jump ring to bottom of dangle is a petite 0.5."

This autumn-inspired whisper of a necklace

 is perfect worn with leggings and a tee, 

or over your favorite layering sweater and worn-in jeans, 

or under a peacoat paired with a stylish autumn dress.

>>> How to enter <<<

1. Each listing purchased from my Etsy shop in the month of September equals one entry 

(i.e.: if you buy three listings in September, you will be entered three times).

2. "Pin" any item(s) from my Etsy shop OR this giveaway post onto Pinterest in September--

*to confirm your entry, you MUST leave a comment on this post with the "pin" url.*

One entry will be earned per confirmed "pin" made 

(i.e.: two "pins" = two giveaway entries). 

The winner:

One winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, October 1st.  

The winner will be posted here--check back then!

Winner is Kenya!

Good luck, dear readers!

Sale and Giveaway: 15 More Days!

Just a reminder that my September Etsy shop sale (enter HARVEST at checkout for 30% off your order) and giveaway end in a mere 15 days, on September 30th.

For this giveaway, one listing purchased this month equals one entry--a lucky buyer will win this autumn-themed stationery set made from recycled book pages, complete with sage green-colored cardstock inserts:

Winner will be drawn on 10/1: please see the full details of this sale and giveaway here.  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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P.S. The holidays are quickly around the corner.  Don't know what to get for the witty little girl in your life? You know, the one who doesn't really like frilly dolls, but has a deep appreciation for playthings in general. Or for the doll aficionado who collects uniqueness rather than mass produced?  Check out this blog post: GoHeyJudy!: Little Girl Dolls.  The lady behind it all has an absolutely high quality, witty, and unique shop--and not to mention, some enviable mad sewing skills!

September Coupon Code and Giveaway

A sneak peek for my blog readers!   

For the month of September in Etsy shop... 

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To celebrate the harvest season, I am also having my first-ever giveaway...

WIN THIS:

A botanist's set of five envelopes
created from book pages, plus sage-green cardstock inserts.


TO ENTER:
Each shop purchase made in September equals one entry for this giveaway.  For example, if you purchase two listings from my shop at one time in September, you will be entered twice.  Another example: if purchase two listings at separate times in September, you will be entered twice.

Drawing will be held on 10/1/12, and done the old-fashioned way, a name hand-drawn from a jar.  Check back here for the winner on October 1st!