I'M CRUSHING ON FOX & BRIE

 bow ties by Fox & Brie

Okay, so has anyone else noticed that all their fave bloggers have bearded hubbies?  Is this some sort of cool blogger prerequisite?  Not that I'm trying to be a cool blogger (cause it's so not cool to try to be cool, of course), but I made the mistake of telling my husband that his 3 day old stubble growth was kinda cute (in an Arrow sort of way), and now I've been cursed with nearly a 10 month run of beardedness.  I mean, I don't mean to diss you cool bloggers and your ubercool bearded hubbies, but my hubby's hairiness is more crazy lumberjack-ish than hipster cool.  Okay, I'm rambling about the beard.  Just don't mind me if I get weepy when I see one of those men's razor commercials with all those smooth faced men - ohhhhhh!

Anyways, I'm totally off topic!  This post was supposed to be all about my proclamation of love for Fox & Brie's most excellent bow ties!  Aren't they cute?  Yes they are.  And so cute, that they might even make my crazy lumberjack husband look handsome.  Yup, cause you know, bow ties and beards go together like pb & jelly.  Never thought I'd say that.  Oh goodness gracious.  Did I mention I have the flu?  That may explain my weirdness today.

HOLIDAY TWENTYTWELVE

It's Holiday Gift Time!  This year with your purchase of $35 or more (before shipping), my special present just for you is a pair of sterling silver earrings with your choice of gemstone!  Choose from milky minty SERPENTINE, deep blue AVENTURINE, or royal purple AMETHYST.  Your special gift will be lovingly boxed and ready to give to that special someone - who may very well be, ahem, yourself!

Want to order in time for Christmas?  Order by these dates...

2012 HOLIDAY SUGGESTED ORDER BY DATES:

• USA - December 1
• CANADA - December 5
• LOCAL DELIVERY (Lower Mainland, BC) - December 8
• AFRICA - November 9
• EVERYWHERE ELSE - November 21

Wishing you all a lovely holiday season full of lots and lots of handmade presents!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

CYBER MONDAY TWENTYTWELVE

Happy Cyber Monday everyone!  Please enjoy 15% off at len&len on Etsy on your entire order (before shipping) with coupon code "CYBERMONDAY2012"!  This sale is on TODAY ONLY, so head on over to the shop right now!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW AT LEN&LEN ON ETSY!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Just a little announcement that the shops will be closed for the holidays from December 21 to January 2. Wishing you all a warm and fuzzy holiday season with your loved ones! Don't forget to slow down and enjoy, and see you in the new year!

HOLIDAY TWENTYELEVEN

It's gift giving time again! Buy handmade this year and give the special people in your life something lovingly made just for them! (Aw, aren't you a sweetie-pie!)

And this year, my gift to you is a FREE PAIR OF STERLING SILVER AND LABRADORITE EARRINGS with your purchase of $50 or more (before shipping)!

Want your order in time for Christmas? Order by these dates...

2011 HOLIDAY SUGGESTED ORDER BY DATES:

USA - December 5
CANADA - December 9
LOCAL DELIVERY (Lower Mainland, BC) - December 12
Everywhere Else - November 30

Hope everyone has a lovely holiday season full of love and handmade goodies and (mmm...) peppermint hot chocolate!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

BLACK FRIDAY TWENTYELEVEN

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please enjoy the Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale at the shops! Get 15% off your entire purchase (before shipping) from Friday, November 25 to Monday, November 28. Enter code "BLACKFRIDAY2011" during check-out to receive your discount!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

HOW TO WEAR {INSIDE OUT BRASS EARRINGS}

Spring Collar Shift Dress by Thimble and Acorn
Inside Out Earrings in brass by len&len
Eco-chic Mary Janes by The Generation
Leather Tote Bag by Asaborake

Ah yes,spring is here! Time to lighten the load of winter off our shoulders and simplify our daily wear to sweet spring styles! Accentuate the bold simplicity of len&len’s Inside Out Earrings in brass with this pretty floral collar dress, lovely linen and hemp flats, and hand-stitched black and caramel leather tote. (And as an added bonus, purchase anything at Asaborake’s Etsy shop by April 30th, and 20% of sales will be donated to the Red Cross for Japan Earthquake Relief!)

I WISH {TWEET TWEET}

{clockwise from top left}

Two Birds with Hats by pipodoll
Love in Red by Valentina Ramos
Lovebirds by inaluxe
Love Birds in Orange Hats by Creative Thursday

Just made a treasury for all you LOVE BIRDIES out there featuring original "love bird" art on Etsy! These are just a few of my faves from my treasury - CLICK HERE to see the complete collection...

GIVE LOVE

Ah, l'amore! Valentine's Day is fast approaching! And what better to give your sweetheart than a little bit of bling handmade with love???

Here are my suggested order dates for estimated delivery by Valentine's Day...

MADE TO ORDER designs:
• Canada - January 20
• USA - January 14
• Everywhere Else - January 10

READY TO SHIP designs:
• Canada - January 31
• USA - January 25
• Everywhere Else - January 19

And if you miss the made to order deadlines, no worries folks - I'm planning to list a few ready to ship designs at my etsy shop next week!

XOXO from me to you...

TWENTYELEVEN

Happy new year everyone!

2010 was such an amazing year for me! I launched my new shop, len&len, got featured in some of my fave blogs, learned how to spin yarn (sort of), and of course, was honored to be a front page Etsy Featured Seller! It's going to be a hard year to top, but I really hope 2011 has more happy surprises in store!

I've got a few plans for the shop this year - I worked on some new metal designs over the holidays that I plan to reveal very soon, and I also started working on a couple of new lines using different materials - I'm so excited about getting these new lines launched!

And I'm still working on last year's resolution of being content with my real self... it's probably going to take the rest of my life to really get that one down! What's your resolutions for this year???

DOUBLE THE EXPOSURE

I was so lucky to get double the exposure during my Etsy featured seller interview when my Thick Ripple Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver was also featured on the front page simultaneously!

Here's the breathtaking all white treasury that made it to the front page...

WHO'S THAT GIRL?

Who's that crazy looking girl on the front page of Etsy today? Why, it's ME! YEEHAW!! (*Hi Mom!*) I am so freaking fantabulously thrilled to be Etsy's Featured Seller! Read the interview here...

A DREAM COME TRUE

So... I've been ranting and raving about having some BIG news to announce this coming Monday. Well, I thought I'd let y'all in on the secret a little early!

No, I'm not pregnant with my second child. And no, I didn't win the lottery.

My big news is...
I am officially Etsy's next "Featured Seller"!

WHOOOHOOOO! FRONT PAGE BABY!!!! I can't believe it - I'm going to be featured on Etsy's front page starting on Monday with my very own spotlight interview!

When I got an email from the folks over at Etsy back in September saying that I'd been handpicked to be a featured seller, I couldn't believe what I was reading! I've always read their front page interviews and never even dreamed that they would ever pick me from amongst over 264,500 sellers! I guess I did win a lottery... :)

Gosh, I am so nervous! This whole experience has been so surreal already, and it hasn't actually started yet!

Please stay tuned for the link to my interview on Monday! But till then, here's a sneak peak of my studio picture for the interview...

INSIDE OUT

Inside Out Disk Earrings in Sterling Silver by len&len

I'm turning inside-out as I impatiently wait for the unveiling of my big announcement next Monday! Speaking of which, Inside Out Disk Earrings are now available in sterling silver! Oh, and don't forget the Holiday Gift Special - get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $50 purchase (before shipping)! So, yes-siree, that's right - you'll get a free gift when you order a pair of these babies! Order yours here or here...

THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

Well, I don't know how we got here so fast, but it's that time of year again! As I said before, I know it always seems a little too early to be talking about the holidays before Black Friday, but when it comes to buying gifts online (might I add, from the comfort of your home in your warm flannel pajamas), it's never too early to get it all done! And besides, as long as I don't bring up the subject before Costco takes out their Christmas gift baskets, I dare say, I ain't jumping the gun...
So here we go - this year, my holiday gift to you...
Get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $50 purchase (before shipping)!

Oh, and there's no limit to the number of free surprise gifts, so order as much as you like! The more you order, the more free gifts you'll get!

Spend $100 and get 2 FREE GIFTS
Spend $150 and get 3 FREE GIFTS
And so on and so forth… 

Curious about the surprise gifts? Well, don't worry, I promise they'll definitely delight - lovely enough to give to that special person on your nice list... or maybe keep as a special present to yourself!

And don't forget, all len&len designs come lovingly gift packaged and ready to give to your special loved ones! That's one less little chore to do before Christmas - phew!

CLICK HERE to SHOP NOW!

That's it for now... wishing you all a very happy HANDMADE holiday season!

P.S. My big announcement is coming up in the next 2 weeks! I'm so excited!!

OFFICIALLY STALKED

Circle Initial Pod Necklaces in Sterling Silver by len&len

I'm so honored to be officially "STALKED" by the amazing folks over at Etsy Stalker with my very own Solo Exhibit!! Read the interview here, plus leave a comment to enter the contest to win a custom Initial Pod Necklace!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Jo Rossi from Portland, Oregon for winning the giveaway!

I WISH {VINTAGE PUMPKIN THANKSGIVING}

plastic trays from time valley

fondue pot from ByHeart

cappuccino mugs from Bluebell

Pyrex bowls from Strictly Vintage

A few ways to serve up Thanksgiving dinner... vintage style in bright pumpkin! Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving everyone!

I'M CRUSHING ON MADEBYHANK

One day, I'm gonna get me one of these darn tootin' cute handbags by made by hank. She sells out of these babies so freaking quickly!

SUMMER VACAY

Hey guys...

I'm taking a lil' break from the handmade world and closing up the shops for summer vacay! Actually the shops will be open for perusing and purchasing, but there will be a delay in shipping until June 30th. But to make up for the wait, order from my etsy shop, and get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with your order until June 30th. Or if you prefer a discount, order from my big cartel shop, and use discount code "SUMMER10" to get 10% your entire order until June 30th!

Thanks so much for your patience during this time, and hope y'all are enjoying your summer too!

I WISH {AVOCADO BABY}

1. chocolate dipped baby shoes in green by She Knits by Amy

2. arthur avocado woodland bear plush by sleepy king
3. reversible linen bird bag by RobinsEggBlue
4. linen ring sling baby carrier by Li'l Peeper Keepers

 
This is a little late for Mother's Day, but in honor of all you great new mommies out there, here's a few super duper cute handmade baby goodies in avocado green - the perfect neutral shade for those who don't quite know yet if it's going to be a girl or a boy... happy belated Mother's Day everyone!