It's been a busy week here behind the scenes... I've been retaking and organizing tons of photos, and at last have been able to restock my shops. In both my ArtFire shop and my Etsy shop are new creations. During the summer I will add new items periodically, highlighting here special pieces and sharing other shop info as it happens. Discount postage rates are still on offer! And many of the items are very nicely priced too. Here's a little peek at what's new...
In both shops are new jewelry designs using new materials... like antiqued brass.
Back by demand are a few of my stylish and practical multi-purpose zippered pouches in fun fabrics and trims. These will be available for a limited time only at my ArtFire shop.
And available in both shops is a new range of fashion neck scarves in colorful cotton
prints--very pretty for summer, but great for all seasons. More scarves
in different fabrics will soon be on offer, and so will fabric/fiber
shawls. Very exciting... stay tuned!
More fun this week is that today our boy, our Charlie, is the featured kitty in Kyoko's new series Feline Friday at her blog Cotton & Cloud! This is a wonderful thing Kyoko started a little while ago, a spotlight each week on a cat and owner from blogland interviewed. And there's photos of each kitty! Do stop by and say hi to Kyoko--she is a knitter extraordinaire and you'll be amazed what she creates with yarn. And this week get a good dose of kitty cat love too!
After a busy week, there's a busy weekend ahead... Shopping, errands, garden work, and the highlight on Sunday being our niece Emma's 10th birthday party to go to. When I first came here to Norway, she was but six months old--a beautiful blonde angel in my arms. Now she is growing into a lovely, smart young lady. Ten years old already... how did that happen so fast?! Well, I'll be off-line this weekend for some family time and fun. See you all next week. Wishing you all a very happy weekend ahead! :o)
Ooooh I'm first! Yippee! Love all of your new items. While scrolling down I thought for a sec that the cute kitty was one of your new items on Etsy ;) Congrats cutie Kyoko on your blog feature! Have a super fun weekend Tracy. Catch up with you next week :)
Posted by: Tracy | June 19, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Oooops. I got muddled up and realised I just called your kitty Kyoko, but his name is of course Charlie. Sorry! It's been a loooong day ;D
Posted by: Tracy | June 19, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Oh, look at cute Charlie! I'm going over to read his spotlight, LOL! Kisses for Charlie (ew) ha ha~!
Posted by: tattingchic | June 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM
YAY great shop updates Tracy :) oh and Charlie boy is getting famous, he looks very calm about it though! Have a lovely party on Sunday. Hugs Catherine xx
Posted by: Bumpkin Bears | June 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Have a wonderful weekend. It must be having a star living in your home. She is so sweet.
I love all of your new creations. Each is stunning.
Posted by: Beverly | June 19, 2009 at 05:27 PM
OF COURSE, Charlie would be featured! How could he not when he exudes charm in his sleep!
Posted by: nikkipolani | June 19, 2009 at 05:39 PM
You will have to tell us how it is living with a famous feline :) Don't let him boss you around now.
Love the creativity going on here. The scarfs are sooooo stylish. Particularly taken with the polka dot one!
Sounds like a fun weekend on tap :)
Posted by: MrPuffy | June 19, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Look at all the wonderful things you have created. Oh, my.
Uhem... charlie is the charmer, isn't he.
; )
Posted by: Christina | June 20, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Have a lovely weekend celebrating your niece's birthday :)!
Yay for new items in your stores, they look so cute - I can see why those little pouches were/are a hit!
Charlie's quite the stud :)... especially with the Hello Kitty blanket, so cute!
Posted by: Sophie | June 20, 2009 at 04:37 AM
Beautiful neck scarves. Charlie is adorable.
Posted by: Shell | June 20, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Wow, you have been busy, your new stuff looks great! And what a happy looking Charlie kitty, it's good to see the fame hasn't gone to his head. ;)
Posted by: Samantha | June 20, 2009 at 07:19 AM
What a gorgeous cat, how calm and serene is that shot. Purrrfect! :)
Posted by: rhubarb | June 20, 2009 at 07:31 AM
I will definitely check out Kyoko's blog. I love seeing cat photos and will enjoy Charlie's spotlight.
your new line of scarves are pretty.
Wow, 10 years in Norway. I've been in Japan seven years.
Posted by: Gallery Juana | June 20, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I just love those little pouches, they are so cute.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend Tracy & I hope everyone has a lovely time celebrating your neice's birthday.
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | June 20, 2009 at 02:47 PM
All of your items are gorgeous Tracy!
Congrats to Charlie -- what a worthy star kitty!
Have fun at your niece's party! I don't know how children keep getting older while we are getting younger? :-)
Hugs, Pat
PS - sorry my photos did not load. Perhaps I put in too many in that post? It was hard to choose. I wish I could buy a piece of the old stadium but the prices are too expensive! The price of the tickets alone were ridiculous.
Posted by: Pat | June 20, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Congrats to Charlie!
Enjoy your offline weekend. And Happy Birthday to Emma!
Posted by: willow | June 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM
So sweet to have the spotlight on the kitties! Yay, that both shops are open in full swing! Cheers to good sales Tracy!
Posted by: c|ara | June 20, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Congrats on your reopening, Tracy. The shops look great!
Posted by: Shayla | June 20, 2009 at 08:11 PM
And so Charlie should have won with this prize
worthy portrait of him taking a few Zzzzzzz'S!
purrrr-Zzzzz from NG
Posted by: naturegirl | June 20, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Love your new creations. Your scarves are very stylish.
Posted by: Lisa | June 21, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Congratulations Tracy on getting both the shops running. I know how muchhard work it was for you to retake so many photos. I wish you every success with them.
LOL Charlie is a star.
Posted by: Melanie | June 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM
The things you have made for the shops are so pretty! Scarves are really fun to wear and so nice when they are cotton! Good addition to the shops!
Way to go, Charlie! I am on my way over to see his interview...or is it your interview? I'll find out!
Posted by: Flower | June 21, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Hi Tracy!
Gosh the days are flying away!
I am so happy that you liked the post. Charlie is the sweetest kitty cats. I can see that he is totally loved to bits. Thank you for participating in Feline Friday :D
Hope you have a good week.
Lots of love
Kyoko
Posted by: Kyoko | June 24, 2009 at 04:43 PM