So Long, November

You, with your long shadows and crisp mornings,
sodden mist and silver fog, Farewell.
Your extravagance of squashes,
lingering blooms and falling leaves,
are but a Memory now.

A Memory fondly added to Memories of other Novembers,
other silvery, foggy, extravagant Novembers.

Thankful

I was up early this morning, and didn't sleep well last night, due to a head cold, and related breathing problems.

But I am thankful.

I have been blessed in so many ways in my life.

I was raised in a loving, supportive family, with two parents and four siblings whom I am glad to have as friends for life (not to mention the four significant others and growing batch of niece and nephews).

I am married to my soulmate, a man who is truly a perfect match for me (and who brought with him a lovely family with whom I am glad to be an add-on).

I have two sweet children who give me hugs and kisses every day, and whom I love so deeply it hurts sometimes (even when they are being naughty!)

My home is sound, warm and dry, and is surrounded by trees and fields and sky, the next best thing to Heaven, as I imagine it.

My creative endeavors have been met with open arms by the crafting world, adding fuel to my artistic fires, and giving me joy daily (my dream job!).

But most of all, I am humbled and blessed to be counted a Daughter of God. Despite my own and often lack of faithfulness, I know to the depths of my soul that I have been saved by Grace. A girl could live without any of those other things and still be content in that knowledge.

I'm Having a Sale! 1 Day Only... 25% Off.

(click on the picture to see a larger version of my Birthday Sale banner!)

All patterns and finished goods are included in the sale.

Here's how it works...

contact me via email (beth@heartstringsamplery.com) between 12:00am and 11:59pm Pacific Time November 25th with an order and mention my blog... I'll send you an invoice with your 25% off reflected in the total.

or,

checkout but do not pay through etsy and mention my blog in the comment box... I'll send you an invoice with your 25% off reflected in the total.

I may not be online at all tomorrow or the next day, so do not expect a response until after Thanksgiving, and expect that my etsy shop will not be re-stocked after each sale. Don't let an empty shop deter you though, all of my patterns will still be available, and can be viewed here (along the sidebar). The finished goods are one of a kind... once they are gone, they are gone for good. I am always happy to consider custom requests, but the discount will not apply.

If I don't see my blog mentioned, then I will assume you are not aware of the sale, and you won't get the discount... my birthday sale is ONLY for you, my blog friends!

All for an Appil

The reason(s) I have been absent from blogging this week...

2 new Blessing Boxes now finished and listed in my etsy shop...

Each box takes about 4 days to complete...

But they are so VERY fun, that I might just add a special section to my shop...

If I can find some more thrift store bentwood boxes, that is... I am currently all out. Sad.