In case you're already thinking about Valentine's Day...

'Sweets for my Sweets...' by inkstrand

Because the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.

Grapefruit with Jalapeno and... lemonbird $8.50	Spicy Strawberry Berlingots ... FusionSweets $8.44	Red Velvet Chocolate Dipped ... tookies $32.00
Vanilla Almond French Nougat... KettleConfecti... $8.00	Red Hot Cinnamon Caramel calabasascandy... $7.00	Vegan Pumpkin Whoopie Pies shortbreadnyc $25.00
Peppermint Marshmallows calabasascandy... $7.50	Pop A Cherry mihow $15.00	Suggestively Spicy Chocolate... tookies $27.00
Pumpkin Pie Hard Candy QuirkyCandies $8.00	Spicy Cashew Caramel Corn apt2bbakingco $6.00	Valentines Day White Chocola... sweettemptatio... $10.00
Sweet and Sassy-White Belgia... nikid $9.00	Gourmet RED VELVET Sandwich ... CarouselCookie... $19.95	ITTY BITTY Bite Size VALENTI... sugarandflour $10.50

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Getting Cozy; or Fall Prep

So whether we like it or not, Fall is right around the corner. The days are going to get shorter, colder and wetter and soon we'll be wearing knits again. Honestly, I can't wait. I love the summer, but miss wearing peacoats, scarves and long skirts - plus Halloween!

I haven't quite gotten into making fall inspired items yet, but I'm looking for inspiration all over. Here are a few of my favorites from Etsy:

Right Around the Corner

Buckled women's Coach
DeNovoStyle$350.00 USD

Meli in Mustard Yellow
Stemellina$16.00 USD

Messenger Bag in Brown an
fuzzylogicfelt$95.00 USD

RIONA hand knitted cardig
ovejanegra$145.00 USD

17 inch laptop sleeve Ham
packandsmooch$77.00 USD

Chunky Knit Circlular Sca
handknittedthing$32.00 USD

Large grey crochet flower
TheBroochBoutiqu$12.50 USD

Marigold Buttonup Cowl /
awkward$75.00 USD

Irish Donegal Tweed Knitt
handknittedthing$38.00 USD

ViCTORiA COAT
designbynihan$268.00 USD

Lavender Knit Tube Neckla
CandacesCloset$20.00 USD

Handknitted Textured Wool
thepottyknitter$34.00 USD

BEIGE lace wrist warmers,
Christyyyn$30.00 USD

Hand Knit Hat - Oversized
pixiebell$45.00 USD

Felted earrings Nights /
jezek$15.00 USD

Aubergine purple knit bag
creationsbyeve$78.00 USD

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Lovely! Grey, purple, white and black are definite faves - not to say I don't love the more natural red, green, yellow and orange that are quintessentially fall - these colors just struck me as unique, clean and beautiful.

Looking for your own fall inspirations?
Here are a few great resources to check out:
The fall is coming. Are you all set? - by Maru of Pronta
The Etsy Storque Merchandising Desk: September - of course!


Happy crafting.

Citrus inspirations

One of my favorite things about summer is all the bright citrus colors: lemons, limes, oranges, etc. I know it's berry season (as someone who picks a lot of berries and makes a lot of pies come summer), but citrus just has the right colors. So I was inspired to create a treasury - "Citrus Summer"




I really love the palette and plan to use it as inspiration for my own work. Up until now, most of my pieces have been black and cream., but infusing color would add a nice pop to the graphics I use.

Do you love citrus?