Etsy shop is off to a start!

A slow start maybe - it takes longer to do those listings than you would think! But as of this moment I have three offerings. One is the Christmas jumper so to make that feasible I knew I had to get it up right away. A wallet and a purse round out the opening pieces.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Etsy -- it's an online marketplace for original handmade items. Items are listed with pictures and descriptions similar to eBay, but unlike eBay it's not an auction site. It's more like walking into a virtual boutique. Items are priced and available for purchase -- no bidding!

So if you're interested, here it is . . .

my MidwestChic Etsy Shop !

Click on the shop name to check it out. To find the shop without my link, you can go etsy.com and in the search area use the drop down options to choose "Sellers: usernames", then type MidwestChic (without spaces) in the search box. I'm continuing to add other items, so you'll find more later in the day.

Here are a few things from this week. I delivered these stockings earlier in the week. Can you believe another doggy named Izzy?!

And although I prepared this for a friend to give as a Christmas gift, there's nothing that gives a clue as to who it belongs to so I'm gonna show it now. I like this hoodie that she found. It's tough finding shirts with no writing or emblems.

Well, I'm off now to do more Etsy listings. Thanks for stopping by!

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

. . . in our little neck of the woods. Yesterday as I dreamed up a Christmas doggy stocking in my warm and cozy sewing studio (doesn't that sound hotzy-totzy!), Randy had to dodge snowflakes as he cleaned up leaves in the yard! Not that he minds. He likes snow. He likes Christmas. Sometimes I call him "Rudy-Lou-Who". You have to be a fan of the Grinch to get that humor.

Even I who fret and worry over the holidays can't help but catch a little whimsical Christmas spirit with fun projects like last week's bibs and this week's doggy stocking for Isaac & Avery's pup.

Now you know, sweet Rusty is going to want one like this too . . .

And a close-up 'cause you've gotta check out the ribbon.

(Darn, I don't have any more of that.)

Then, the diaper bag I promised from last week . . .

And finally a shirt for my husband. This was inspired by my friend Tammy's youngest, Tyler, who wanted something Fire Dept. related to honor the memory of his uncle Todd. Tyler has a lot of qualities passed on from his mom and Todd. He has a creative mind and oh-my, can he build things with wood! At 16 he has created some amazing outdoor furniture pieces like hexagon picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. He even sold a few this past summer. He got his business drive from his dad! Now I'm rambling (my husband says I do that) . . . here's the shirt.

My husband is pleased and that makes me happy too. A somber loving happy.

Today I'm thankful for:

~ a warm home and well stocked cupboard

~ sweet puppy kisses

~ the beautiful fox couple who visits our yard daily reminding me to live life simply, in faith that our needs will be met

What are you thankful for today?