package exchange

it's been a while...

well hello, hello!!

i haven't chatted in quite some time!!  my little business has gone through some crazy exciting changes!!

i've opened a little "mini boutique" on the square in gainesville georgia

118 main street market . gainesville . georgia . 30501

come for a visit!!

>>>  <<<

but aside from that i've got something FUN planned!!  something for each of you to get involved in, if you'd like!!  

A LOVELY PACKAGE EXCHANGE

YAY!!

if you would like to take part in this, just read a little more and follow the directions.

RULES:   
1. packages should be postmarked by February 8 

2. packages should be super fun + super cute + valued between $20 - $25 

3. packages should not only include items from your shop, if you happen to be an etsy seller

4. packages should match up with the info given by your partner

5. packages should be something you would be THRILLED to receive

INFO:  if you want to be added to the list shoot me an email with these questions answered
               

name

               

email address

              

mailing address

    

website + pinterest link + instagram name (if you have them)

               

5 words that best describe you

5 favorite things: (things you may collect, your favorite shop, blogs, sites, etc)

     
anything else you would like to include

You have until january 18 to sign up, then i will have your packaging swap sent out to you january 21...so get excited!!

{nichole.riley@hotmail.com}

five things...

here are this weeks five favorites.

cozy fall

does this photo not make you long for fall!!  as many of you know i've begun listing my scarves back in the shop, and working with all that flannel just gets me super excited for the best season of the year.  i love fall so much that i have only been wearing leggings the past two weeks, i have this plan to trick the weather by wearing fall appropriate clothes {i try it every year}, i'm really just making myself hot : )

hairpins

now this may be a slight cheat, since they are out of my shop.  but i am so obsessed with these brass hairpins!!  i mean they are so cute!!  any of these would look great pinned into a messy bun, which i sport quite frequently!!

pumpkin spice latte

oh my gosh!!  starbucks will carry the psl again on september 4th!!  i know, slightly odd that my calender is marked.  this is my favorite drink ever!!  i have been anxiously awaiting its 2012 debut!!  so who wants to join me for a starbucks date on tuesday?

photos

i'm working on adding return customer coupons for fall festivals.  i've been playing around with a few different ideas, then i saw these.  how smart!  i now plan to use the larger portion as the coupon and stitch a business card onto it, for safe keeping!!  if you want one you will have to come visit me at upcoming festivals!!

 

these tables
i've had my eye on these tables for months now!!  i went in today to see if they were still available.  they are.  now i have to work super hard and talk my so sweet husband into them  they are awesome...right??

well those are my favorites right now!!  what are some of your favorite things right now?  and are you as excited for fall as i am?

i wish this was real life...

 

this is my favorite commercial at the moment, i wish this was how we all lived!!  high fives!

 

that's all for now!

five things...

 

well it's after 8p and i'm just posting this, but hey at least it's friday : )

 

 

braids

i am obsessed with braids!!  i mean look at that hair!  i've been growing my hair out for like 3 years just so i can braid it again!!  i try each week to make it work, but this week it finally worked!!  i can braid my hair again, it's not this pretty but it's getting there.

 

 

skeleton keys

i love finding super fun skeleton keys!  they are just so neat, and all the history that you just don't know.  mysterious little things aren't they?  this one can be found in my shop.

 

 

surprise packages

i love to send out packages!!  that is no secret, but i really, really love sending out packages when the receiver isn't expecting one!!  there is just something special about snail mail.  this one went out today.  do you ever send secret packages?

 

 

screenprinting

this started out as a hobby, when my hobby turned into a business.  but it has now turned into work as well.  but it's cool...i love doing it!  this is a new shirt in the works for greythread.  i love capturing something onto fabric forever!!

 

 

words

this is definitely my go to for everything good or bad!  i've found myself telling myself and others this a lot more lately!  i do trust that even if i make decisions or detours God knew i was going to.  and if he is the one who opens the door for us it will be.

 

 

on a side note i'd like you all to take a look at my nomination for martha stewart's american made awards.  the voting doesn't start until september 7, and i have to make it through a round of judging.  but you should still keep it on your radar : )

click here . nomination

 

well that's it for this week!!  i hope you all have a great weekend!!



brass...

i've just recently placed an order for brass materials.  i've never really used brass in my work before, but i though it would be a winner!!  here are two examples of the new pieces!

 

 

arrow pin

 

 

rutile quartz + brass arrows

 

 

what do you think?  i really love the brass with the gemstones i use!!  but these are only two samples!!  i have more styles coming soon!!  so keep an eye on my shop.

 



five things...

well i am just a tad late on last weeks five things.  but i thought i'd go ahead and post them anyways!!

 

a few words to keep in mind

i think it's safe to say that we all get a little caught up in our own plans from time to time.  and this poster is such a pretty reminder that we are not in charge!

macarons

okay let's be real, macarons are not one of my favorites this week!!  they are my favorite every week!!  i love them so much.  i haven't actually found a place around here that makes them.  i know of a few in atlanta, but no where in gainesville.

birthday celebrations

richard's birthday was saturday!!  i can't believe my husband is 29!!  we enjoyed the entire day!  ihop for breakfast, a round of golf {i took my kindle}, dinner and ice cream with both families!  a while back i signed us up for a few birthday freebies so his breakfast and ice cream were both free!!

loafers

i am obsessed with loafers, i've already gotten two pair this year and it's not even fall yet!  I picked up a vintage pair at mustard seed, and a burgundy pair at target.  i have not stopped wearing the target ones since i first purchased them!

 

pretty displays

isn't this votive display so beautiful!!  i want to light candles all throughout the house!!  it's such a simple idea, but these little displays would add a lovely amount of color to any room.

so those are my five favorites from this past week!!  what are some of your favorite things?  i'd love to hear from those of you who are reading these post!!  i hope you enjoy!!



fall shopping list...

i have been ridiculously busy lately!!  i haven't slept 5+ hours a night in the last few weeks, i haven't seen my best friends baby in 3 weeks, i haven't spent any money on myself in i can't even remember how long {besides the purchase below}

with that said, i also haven't spend time deciding what things are going to have to be added this fall to my closet!!  so today i did just that!!  and here are a few things i think i'll add...

animal print cardigan

i've been living in baggy tanks all summer, and plan to keep on throughout the fall {it just makes sense seeing as i sell them}.  i plan to add at least one animal print cardigans into the mix.  i've decided that i will only buy tops that are too big...they are just so much better. plus i will continue, as life is meant to be, wearing leggings nearly everyday!  and baggy tops cover the bum : )

hats

i just recently purchased this hat, from target.  i had my eye on a vintage one, but let it get away.  i really love hats, even though the daily top know i wear makes it tough.  but a hat means i don't technically have to fix my hair!  those of you who know me know this isn't exactly something i care about.

ponchos

i know, i know, some of you have a strong hatred towards the poncho.  however, i do not feel this way!!  i bought a few last year and love them!  plus easy to wear with leggings...you will learn that gets me every time.  i am working on a few for greythread right now!!

frye boots

i will have to buy a new pair of brown boots this year!  and i've wanted a pair of frye boots as far back as i can remember...they are way more than i have spent on a clothing item in a long, long time though.  but i think i may commit this year, i mean my foot isn't growing anymore!!

yes i would take a baby elephant too!

keds

i need a new pair of sneakers, my little sister thinks i should convert to vans.  i feel like i have an attachment to keds and i can't buy another brand!  plus they are really stepping it up lately with a huge range of colors and prints.

also on the list are the usuals: cardigans in neutrals, big scarves, straight jeans, wool socks, a new pair of minnetonka moccasins,

so there you have it, my can't live withouts for fall!!  what are some things on your list to buy?  and what have you already bought?