Hey yall, I wanted to let you know I'm going to be participating in "Christmas on Madison Avenue" on October 3 in Murfreesboro, TN. For more information check out our blog at
http://christmas-on-madison-avenue.blogspot.com/. My sister in law Angel Pardue, a photographer, will be there with her business cards and samples of her work as well. She is an excellent photographer specializing in weddings and portraits. Angel's sister Royce will be there and she is a multimedia artist with amazing talents! Plus many more talents artisans. I will be featuring my "Faith Traveler" mugs and collages, great gift ideas for Christmas, birthdays, or to treat yourself! More info to come...

Still working on blogging

Ok so none of the Treasury pics are showing up below. I will work on that and get a better link to them as soon as I figure it out. The Treasury page of Etsy has not been working properly on my computer. Let me know if anyone else has experienced any problems. In the meantime, I have made lots of friends on Etsy so far. One of my favorite customers is Carrie, from Lunastar.etsy.com and she has purchased several pairs of my ear and hair bouquets. I have enjoyed our conversations, too bad she lives 1000 miles away or I think we'd be best buds! Check out her shop, Where Handmade, Homespun REAL, Farm Fresh PYGMY GOATS MILK equals A Wholesome BATH & BODY SHOPPE!

Also, Priscilla from http://bijouxdellostregatto.etsy.com is featuring my Etsy shop on her blog,
http://lecreazionidellostregatto.blogspot.com this month. Thanks Priscilla for chosing me!

I have featured one of the Etsymoms in our monthly newsletter with an awesome interview which I thoroughly enjoyed! Jen from http://bfbeads.etsy.com has a great product for nursing moms, just a little late for me, but hopefully, not for you or someone you know who is a new mom or even a new again mom. Check out her stuff and her blog has the full interview,http://mamasmagic.blogspot.com/2008/06/etsymom-interview-directors-cut.html She has lots of tips and ideas for juggling Wife, Mom and entrepenuer. Thanks again, Jen for the informative and uplifting interview!

One more thing...http://SustainabiliTee.etsy.com has featured a few of my earrings in her June issue of www.yourdailybreeze.com Thanks Emily for the feature and including my ear bouquets in your photo shoot!

First Treasuries

Ok, I'm so exicited to be listed in 2 Treasuries this past week. My first one was in a Fluer de Lis theme Treasury
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=48784

and the second one posted today in Yart Sale to Celebrate Summer Treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=50152

Thanks to Art2ArtColorado for including my Hibiscus Ear Bouquets in the group! Heres a link to her shop and one of her digital paintings that caught my eye, Mac's hangout
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12044541

Yart Sale

I'm having a Yart Sale, along w/ all the other Etsians! Come check it out! My Hair and Ear Bouquets are BOGO 1/2 off...now you can get lots of colors of my newest designs...Bouquets for your hair and ears! These are a few of my favorites:
Peony Ear Bouquets
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12410648
Hibiscus Hair Bouquet
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12059796

23rd Anniversary

This is after dinner on our 23rd anniversay on May 18th! Wow I can't believe it has been 23 years...I wish I could add music to this post...it would be Shania Twain's Still The One...what else is there to say???

Update

Ok, I'm working on updating my blog and trying to squeeze everything into my busy life. Kids getting ready to get out of school, working part-time, etc...Life is certainly a balancing act. There is so much I WANT to do, but only get to do 1/4 of it, if that. At least I have high hopes! ha Anyway, I will try to work on my blog and get it current this week, even if it means staying up late again.

new etsy shop

I am adding a new etsy shop www.angelhearts.etsy.com. I think it will be easier to get to and remember than melberry4. I have added lots of new things and working on more. My son has his own shop w/ original drawings and creations at www.cravestation.etsy.com and my sister in law just opened her own shop w/ her own unique photographs at www.angelart10.etsy.com Come check us out!!

Here Goes!

I'm Melynda... wife for 22 years, mom for 20 years...and everything else in between for 41! I recycle vintage and antique jewelry and make a few original designs along the way, including Guardian Angel Necklaces, and other bracelets and earrings w/ a romantic, ecclectic flair. Check out my site at http://www.melberry4.etsy.com/.