tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62885127297063618632024-03-12T20:26:08.094-07:00Keeping Things Simple...Handmade Goodness SocksAndMittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975121184682491923noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6288512729706361863.post-2980106244527406942024-01-15T04:11:00.000-08:002024-01-15T04:11:25.195-08:00Midwinter sale at socksandmittens<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">Mid winter sale at <a href="https://socksandmittens.etsy.com" target="_blank">socksandmittens</a> on Etsy! Get 10% off on
any item in my shop January 15- February
1, 2024. No coupon code needed! Stop by to see if you need anything
at https://socksandmittens.etsy.com</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://socksandmittens.etsy.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazr7zcuBCIMLAwUGfaFkUBTNYl7ekRxlIQ7M4NnWhmQ1t0CMHhgVV2M0RM04dTb1yOcjrUhR-nnQUNDsPhRwW4ZbEyiQHIJ4ZBEip158vgH2x2f-yQKNTY-RZP8OUwJbtihSi3iFEvXHsS0stYVGE8hjsBxRiaLVenROWtUHCukRLfYBF1kmyMvD65r0/s320/1-15-24.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script></div>SocksAndMittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975121184682491923noreply@blogger.com0Phoenix, AZ, USA33.4483771 -112.07403735.1381432638211564 -147.2302873 61.758610936178847 -76.9177873tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6288512729706361863.post-43199693027765024532023-11-15T05:35:00.000-08:002023-11-15T05:35:38.592-08:00Sweet Christmas / Joyeux Noel<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">A new addition to my shop: the sweet vintage framed calligraphy art picture that carries
that lovely old fashioned cozy Christmas. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://agardencottage.etsy.com/listing/1589795162" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNySzw2XgOLi8OW_X8hhn01yjkHv9ug9muusTD51zMc2M7PjuQ-_9-zUSWxLdIDofRj7EOQTW3sgpWpYrUS9zUmrC32xr9Matm9lNtTHxNPxO1IYqtqGuTGCbzTHRUr98-_Na0JMLta4-6aie4_Z0Fd9h3t1fyEodAJbMb59xcyLqUr7iKiQB-XCya7c4/s320/16.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It comes with a small easel which
allows you to display your new piece of holiday decor where it would look best.
Holly leaves and berries, Joyeux Noel sign, beautiful festive colors, all are
here, in a great set of 2.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://agardencottage.etsy.com/listing/1589795162" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_H3BtH6emSMLKM0B9gWeeVPi3DpAyRZoSWvndAuPMpdU1gPXWPzp0nKlMCDKLlQ0y2beBD6231FX9vQ5IQH6mCeqQNjxvL9LlCbd_EdyF30FT77E3UWKnSmgwlqRmvVTOGoPgQvw6IfYY83R4fuGLMTfdE3qTDgvSxGZincV3a8EKpFNcAL28ejjvyA/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://agardencottage.etsy.com/listing/1589795162" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvO9y2UfdgxcYCTpMsdV-6KVn1ERoTo1OO1jgtAGJMpOr6mPCtO704UGv6mQqUagj8ErLgvtff1NILZ_Lody1o6ovoE1LSik8WvmOAjfjL3hVBiGFb-a_c6Q7ixUwlSRaKBIq7oOCQWoGlX8b2uAe-rFfDmMLBip6DY4B5m7Ct8FqBrLRd4j25BHgScw/s320/8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://agardencottage.etsy.com/listing/1589795162" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYwt3XRiOOCphP5Ivd83WOa8thVH9D6B7H1SDqA9H3AN7gzveWBVX3gjM6DhR2GFvjzujwEdFKbtdXTuXMAv4po7LYFJPeitT7uyizQQSaLyXu3QslPQCOx8AdZyDuJNbr8sbNcR1tZS3evqZV5RmzafI4fRCRPuizXC4oA0bnq4arG27hobxlDPsXPY/s320/10.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Available in my shop on Etsy - https://agardencottage.etsy.com</p><p class="MsoNormal">Link to the listing: https://agardencottage.etsy.com/listing/1589795162<br /></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script></div>SocksAndMittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975121184682491923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6288512729706361863.post-12002203932203772982022-03-02T05:58:00.001-08:002022-03-02T05:58:53.740-08:00Stop the war in Ukraine<p class="MsoNormal">Tomorrow it will be a week since the war started in Ukraine.
Someone is still calling it a military operation and I can't believe people can
be so blind. People are dying in Ukraine,
children are being born underground in subways or hospital basements, beautiful
cities, people's houses and some historical landmarks are ruined. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">I spent last
week glued to news and my phone saying goodbyes to my family and friends in Kiev
as soon as bombing started. I cried a lot lately. I started to notice blue and
yellow colors (Ukrainian flag colors) everywhere and feel the support. We went
to an anti-war rally this Sunday and it made me feel little better but the fact
is, the war still continued. The "brotherly nations" concept used in Soviet
Union will never be applied anymore to Russia,
Belarus and Ukraine.
The horrific reality is here. That same people who claimed to remember the
horrors of World War II are committing crimes against humanity right now. Shame
on those who started it and for their supporters. I stand with Ukraine.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw3lv83fBGmg0AZBOckvWyLu0SkHaJi4BUkM-AqTzkADiyX53nhPc_xYVy47jpo1BLwTbIkJU8Y85gIdt9Zm47GigSs88WPj160nkRnQHxxTojwDi75DRyEhTqRLlojxW-aXhxFavv9GwMly-eCsuNaLHOIxAEIOTB--Qg4m1Nn7YwNSbkQPNWpmCP=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2499" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw3lv83fBGmg0AZBOckvWyLu0SkHaJi4BUkM-AqTzkADiyX53nhPc_xYVy47jpo1BLwTbIkJU8Y85gIdt9Zm47GigSs88WPj160nkRnQHxxTojwDi75DRyEhTqRLlojxW-aXhxFavv9GwMly-eCsuNaLHOIxAEIOTB--Qg4m1Nn7YwNSbkQPNWpmCP=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiMYhn-BH6fhonIMJwzqSUFRRwKrKPUsCpEBgvjGjy0iCCx1p15Vk_h2ywc9x2MYMSBTmNRIgGYjbdX1olilrcUf-mO4tKRmHO-2HvpzE2YzqWZAG5J6w02JaJHO_VZ3TCx1XReAXxlZ9r4xFDDzYYfQGhZJF6wQrWY2qZAhFug2tcK6YvITWzXapM=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiMYhn-BH6fhonIMJwzqSUFRRwKrKPUsCpEBgvjGjy0iCCx1p15Vk_h2ywc9x2MYMSBTmNRIgGYjbdX1olilrcUf-mO4tKRmHO-2HvpzE2YzqWZAG5J6w02JaJHO_VZ3TCx1XReAXxlZ9r4xFDDzYYfQGhZJF6wQrWY2qZAhFug2tcK6YvITWzXapM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfBTf5DViWsfYh5piIS-0NkgrIvywV7UAVBa24q2XwkdU0zaAEy9V1sE2a93owxXHIlGzwglrVUPkO2YsuiRuZCidk126rK5wAk0dkB-OtOzZVaH8ronISasxX1GG7TxYXsdPFPcOgzEgHZPC_aamxGbqWi11Y4Q34S_al7tgVpYG7Rf-uqJF8Lcev=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfBTf5DViWsfYh5piIS-0NkgrIvywV7UAVBa24q2XwkdU0zaAEy9V1sE2a93owxXHIlGzwglrVUPkO2YsuiRuZCidk126rK5wAk0dkB-OtOzZVaH8ronISasxX1GG7TxYXsdPFPcOgzEgHZPC_aamxGbqWi11Y4Q34S_al7tgVpYG7Rf-uqJF8Lcev=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaxSYi8NJLMyiClFYAFs8T_nVl4g37zVjLVe4o-5D8rmWRCc0gvT3QzhXmdSGnr60mWGgMkb25-fI1EZPQghkmtNYB0Z4RmEsphQ26tncbsEua1gZ07veZ3eVnw_4eH27lvvnnRkA6FuhYLTJ6-XSCmETIxMTuhmcXB3IKfcEtllGAfh0p0uN5xws7=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaxSYi8NJLMyiClFYAFs8T_nVl4g37zVjLVe4o-5D8rmWRCc0gvT3QzhXmdSGnr60mWGgMkb25-fI1EZPQghkmtNYB0Z4RmEsphQ26tncbsEua1gZ07veZ3eVnw_4eH27lvvnnRkA6FuhYLTJ6-XSCmETIxMTuhmcXB3IKfcEtllGAfh0p0uN5xws7=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<![endif]--> Summer is almost here so I am preparing a new inventory for both shops for the coming holidays 2021.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Here is one of the new listings and a new addition to a vintage celestial jewelry collection in my shop,
a<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1010775524/vintage-native-american-earrings?ref=listing_published_alert" target="_blank"> Native American made sun and moon earrings</a>. A very impressive design and a quality
work! Marked with a Waletzko Sterling and a rising sun symbol. I only have 1
pair so please let me know if you are interested. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0CF0lGNbYXM/YLDyOmOKmWI/AAAAAAAAZGg/rubvOMMl5gc4PswPmZruJpJ-tlwtwy2PwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0CF0lGNbYXM/YLDyOmOKmWI/AAAAAAAAZGg/rubvOMMl5gc4PswPmZruJpJ-tlwtwy2PwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwxCB4GP4oM/YLDyOmmvVzI/AAAAAAAAZGk/FZK3lSJXkI8ZoJuVnZq6yV5UWYNEBFdOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwxCB4GP4oM/YLDyOmmvVzI/AAAAAAAAZGk/FZK3lSJXkI8ZoJuVnZq6yV5UWYNEBFdOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6GLMjAv-JU/YLDyjifrhvI/AAAAAAAAZGw/AXqA3uX6HoMveM-iHIvhs8ak1494ApG-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6GLMjAv-JU/YLDyjifrhvI/AAAAAAAAZGw/AXqA3uX6HoMveM-iHIvhs8ak1494ApG-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/5.JPG" /></a></div><br /> Listed at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGardenCottage" target="_blank">agardencottage </a>on Etsy, please click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1010775524/vintage-native-american-earrings?ref=listing_published_alert">HERE</a> to go directly to the listing.<p></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script></div>SocksAndMittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975121184682491923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6288512729706361863.post-79622338187829513232020-09-02T09:27:00.001-07:002020-09-02T09:36:30.998-07:00A Labor day sale, September 3 9PM - September 7 9PM, 2020<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">The summer is over and I am celebrating Fall (my favorite
season!) by offering a Labor Day sale. From 9PM
on September 3rd to 9PM on September 7th, 2020 you will be able
to get 10% off <span class="ml-xs-1">when you spend $35</span>, in both of my
shops on Etsy. This is a great way to start your Holiday
shopping early!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/snakeandrose/50297749058/in/dateposted-public/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CB6s5Qk-2ko/X0_GPSv9flI/AAAAAAAAY8Q/enttToXNMyovjodtih_-bTQTFd_9HgyswCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/11.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are looking for sweet vintage finds, unique jewelry
and home decoration items please stop by <a href="http://www.agardencottage.etsy.com">www.agardencottage.etsy.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are looking for great quality hand knit and crochet
items please stop by <a href="http://www.socksandmittens.etsy.com">www.socksandmittens.etsy.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hope you will find what you are looking for at my shops!</p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script></div>SocksAndMittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975121184682491923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6288512729706361863.post-35055621088580698322020-08-24T08:02:00.002-07:002020-08-24T08:03:52.183-07:00The end of summer: get ready for Fall!<p class="MsoNormal">The end of summer! It is maybe 114'F weather in Arizona
today but it might be colder where you are at. Fall is almost here so it's time
to get ready to warm up! Warm hands, warm heart, after all. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oP5oc9srVYE/X0PUB6YKMqI/AAAAAAAAY7Q/G_tqtP-YmxE_kBCGDFLwQVRvfsiF3RLLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/9.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oP5oc9srVYE/X0PUB6YKMqI/AAAAAAAAY7Q/G_tqtP-YmxE_kBCGDFLwQVRvfsiF3RLLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/9.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">These gloves are
hand knit in simple rib pattern in soft alpaca and acrylic mix yarn. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eoi0wz0bGCs/X0PUQfaEmVI/AAAAAAAAY7U/GTEjnaH1TbIYlNXX0jZTjUkwiHLr1jd0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/4.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eoi0wz0bGCs/X0PUQfaEmVI/AAAAAAAAY7U/GTEjnaH1TbIYlNXX0jZTjUkwiHLr1jd0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/4.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add caption<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Colors
available: tan/ beige, black and military green. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttaCiRO7UMw/X0PVK-daa3I/AAAAAAAAY7k/UNV4A2GND3cBMigZZu7hqg3uCQaz8z-SgCLcBGAsYHQ/s794/il_794xN.2177338100_enlq.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttaCiRO7UMw/X0PVK-daa3I/AAAAAAAAY7k/UNV4A2GND3cBMigZZu7hqg3uCQaz8z-SgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/il_794xN.2177338100_enlq.jpg" /></a></div>These gloves are listed at socksandmittens on
etsy, see listing details in my shop (link to shop below).<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Happy Fall!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens">SocksAndMittens on Etsy</a> <br /></p>
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With Father's Day approaching, I've decided to combine some
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gloves from www.socksandmittens.etsy.com) and 7 vintage items which I think
would be fun to give and to get (listed at www.agardencottage.etsy.com). </div>
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Those
are not your everyday items! Please follow the links to purchase or visit my
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/816610445/wilton-armetale-decorative-plate-rwp-usa?ref=shop_home_active_1">Wilton Armetale decorative plate "Health, Love and Wealth, And Time to enjoy them" USA</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/672994600/24k-gold-ingots-cards-set-of-2-gold-card?ref=shop_home_active_2">2 ingot cards 24 k gold, 1 grain each. Foremost Wine Society 1981</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/809181865/vintage-rubber-training-knives-boker-usa?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1">Rubber training knives USA set of 2</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/812544955/foldable-magnifier-with-a-stand-germany?ref=shop_home_active_7&cns=1">Foldable magnifier with a metal stand Germany</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/801625100/vintage-cocktail-mixing-glass-stemmed?ref=shop_home_active_5">Individual mixing glass, perfect for a home bar mixology</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/633104689/george-c-wallace-sterling-silver-proof?ref=shop_home_active_4">Commemorative sterling silver medal coin George C Wallace Franklin Mint 1974 presidential candidate memorabilia</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605477135/mens-fingerless-gloves-blue-brown-tan?ref=shop_home_active_8"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Knit fingerless gloves. Available for a custom order in different size or color.</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/788686597/vintage-art-glass-paperweight-iridescent?ref=shop_home_active_9">Vintage art glass globe paperweight Glass Eye 1992</a><br />
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It's that time of the year and I am having Black Friday/ Cyber week sales at both of my shops.<br />
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<span title="Edited">If you thought of getting some warm knits or crochet items this holiday season please hurry, the stock is limited. We will be glad to see you at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens">socksandmittens</a>.</span><br />
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For vintage goods and baking supplies please stop by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGardenCottage">agardencottage</a> on Etsy<br />
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My friend gave me lots of apple (thank you, Carol!) so I
baked a layered apple cake. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe so here it
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7 tart medium apples or 13-14 small ones / about 6 cups when shredded. If your apples are sweet you may want to
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</xml><![endif]-->I had a very reasonable question this morning regarding things
which could fit in our unlined crochet tote bag: a beach towel, water bottle,
wallet and a book at the same time and will still keep the bag cute.<br />
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So I did a little test for a customer and decided to share
it with you. Here is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/702849616/turquoise-blue-crochet-tote-bag-market">original listing </a>of lightly filled bag (turquoise, 100% cotton yarn, no lining):</div>
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</xml><![endif]-->I first heard about this recipe while I was walking on a treadmill
at our gym while watching an episode of Pioneer Women (oh, the irony of diet
and exercise!). It seemed very easy to make so when I got home I pulled out the
ingredients and made it for dinner. It was delicious. So, definitely a keeper
for me. Try it and you will like it, too.<br />
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I made my version similar except
I used a different brand roasted peppers, a different type of noodles, lighter
cream (half and half), thai basil and water instead of chicken broth to make it
lighter. Delicious and quick!<br />
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<![endif]--><span class="5yl5">Summer is almost here and so is sun, fun
and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. My friend </span>Tania* thinks there
is nothing better then start your day with a light desert :) she loves
strawberries and always makes small batches of this almost guilt-free desert
when berries are in season. <br />
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Chocolate cover strawberries are quick to make, delicious
and look fabulous. All you need to make it is some fresh strawberries with
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As with all berries, this is quickly perishable desert so
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1. Rinse your berries and dry them thoroughly on a paper
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2. Use chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate. Melt
your white and milk chocolate separate, in a double boiler, stirring until it
is melted completely. If you'd like, add about 1/2 to 1 tea spoon of neutral
tasting cooking oil to make chocolate more flexible. Do not cover your
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berries by the stem and dip them in either white or milk chocolate. Place on
prepared baking sheet lined with a parchment or wax paper. Use the contrast
color chocolate and a fork or culinary bag to drizzle over your berries.</div>
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4. Place strawberries in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes
to an hour until the chocolate is set. Your fabulous chocolate covered
strawberries are ready to serve!<br />
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Sea. If you'd like to have a summer vacation right next to the one
of the best Crimean beaches, Belyaus,
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warm climate but I remember those times when you just want to crawl under the
blanket with a good book to read and a cup of tea.<br />
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Despite the warmer weather,
I am still cold when the sun goes down. I love my warm clothing and my absolute
favorites to stay warm at home is a knit socks and an oversized sweater. What's
yours?</div>
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Oh, and by the way, it is a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens?section_id=1">winter clearance sale</a> in my shop, 25% off on selected items. Stop by to see if you'd like anything, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens">socksandmittens</a> on etsy. This sale will last until January 31st, 2019.</div>
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Cyber Monday deals: enjoy 10% off on everything plus free US shipping. Thank you for shopping with us! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens">https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens</a></div>
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chunkier ones are perfect to wear around home or garden and the finer socks are
perfect for everyday wear in your shoes.<br />
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We have lots of ready-to-purchase knitted yoga, bed socks
and knee-high socks at our shop on etsy ( <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar">socksandmittens</a> ). If you don't see
your size or desired color, we will be glad to make a custom pair for you. The
price on custom orders will depend on chosen type of yarn and size of the
finished product. The regular order completion time is 3 to 4 days but it might
take longer November through December due to the high volume of custom orders.</div>
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* If you'd like us to knit you a pair of <b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">custom size bed socks</span></i></b> for you, we will
need 3 of your measurements, the length of the foot and the circumference of
the foot and ankle.</div>
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2. For the foot measurement: step on a piece of string, wrap
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3. For the ankle measurement, wrap a string around your
ankles where the joints are ( where the bone sticks out). Lay the string on a
measuring stick to find out the circumference.</div>
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* If you'd like us to make you a <b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">below-the-knee socks</span></i></b>, we will need 2
more measurements in the addition to 3 above:</div>
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4. Measure the distance from your ankle to your knee (above
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* The <b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">custom yoga socks</span></i></b>
are standard in calf length so all we need to know is your shoe size.</div>
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in Washington state this summer.
The weather was cooler than in AZ and it was so nice to see all the beautiful flowers.
It was a short vacation but we were able to stop by my favorite lavender farm
in Sequim, shop and eat delicious foods in Leavenworth
and stop by wineries and distilleries in Woodinville and Whidbey
Island. Quiet a few stops for 5 days, isn't it?<br />
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to make a pretty bouquet for your event yourself, here is some tips from <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motley Grass floral studio</a>* on how to make a pretty bouquet using white roses, purple lisianthus and
sedum.<br />
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1. Prepare your plants, flowers & greens .<br />
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Clean their stems from extra leaves:<br />
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2. Use the large flower of your choice as a center of your
future bouquet.<br />
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Surround it with other flowers and greens in a spiral
direction.<br />
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If you made everything according to the tips above, you
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Use
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*The <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motley Grass floral studio </a>delivers fresh flowers in Moscow, Russia
region. If you'd like to send some beautiful fresh cut flowers to someone in that region, please <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">visit their online shop </a>to order. </div>
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Can you resist cute and
tiny? This post is for lovers of sweet miniatures and small dolls. I'd like to
introduce <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FancyKnittles">FancyKnittles shop</a> today, it is full of charming crochet dolls, animals,
flowers, vegetables and holidays ornaments. All of them are made by Irina,
miniature crochet dolls designer. She manages to combine the creativity and
high quality in a tiny shape. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FancyKnittles">Visit her shop </a>to see for yourself!</div>
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I was curious about how this
all has started for Irina, so I approached her with some questions to share
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<b>Please tell us a bit about yourself.</b></div>
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My name is Irina and I live in picturesque South
Wales, on the border of a small town in a valley. I love the countryside,
traveling and photography and I think I'm quite a romantic person.</div>
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I would like to do what I love and earn some money at the
same time. I was an architect when I lived in Russia
and I think this profession generally helps me to see the harmony and beauty
all around me. I gave up my profession when I moved to the UK.
Here I started to make small crochet dolls and a lot of cute things that make
dolls lives look similar to peoples lives. I've been crocheting all my life so
it was quick and easy choice. Crocheting was a hobby at the beginning and step by
step it transferred into business. </div>
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<b>What is it about making small objects that intrigues you?</b></div>
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I don't know exactly why I love small things. Probably it's
about my personality. A lot of people love small things, collect and play with
dollhouses and little fairies.</div>
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I've been crocheting as long as I can remember. I love small
forms and enjoy making cute tiny things that mimic a real big-scale subjects.
Every doll I make needs some accessories to give her charm, unique character and
tell a little story about her everyday life. </div>
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This is how I start making tiny
flowers, potted plants, fruits and vegetables, tiny dolls, bears, bunnies,
cats, dogs ... even umbrella and miniature Christmas trees. I love to hold them
in my palms and imagine those things are real.</div>
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I love my tiny plants and flowers but dolls will always be
my favorites. Sometimes I get so busy with my orders that I don't have time to
make new ones but summers are an inspirational time for me. People are busy
with their daily lives, vacations and will come back soon for their Fall and
Christmas shopping. So I am working on my new dolls right now and my shop's
doll section comes to life again. </div>
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I love my customers, they help me create some great things from
time to time. Last Christmas my customer wanted to order a group of Angels to
give them as a gift to friends and family. What a fun order! I made nine of
them, they were all different with their own personalities. </div>
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The other memorable
order was four hats, one for each season, for my return customer's felted mice
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<b>What are your hopes for the future of your business?</b></div>
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Life is always changing and you can not predict the future.
I hope I will continue to create my tiny girls, boys and their fancy stuff and
surprise my fans with new interesting ideas.</div>
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Visit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FancyKnittles">Fancyknittles shop </a>on Etsy to see more of Irina's creations.
You can also find her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fancyknittles/">Facebook</a>,
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fancyknittles/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fancyknittles/">Pinterest</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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2. Change your water daily. Cloudy water in your vase will
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3. Re-cut the stems at a 45' angle every time you changing
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4. Do not remove the top petals from your flowers, it will
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5. If you used the special chemicals for your bouquet at
least once, continue to do it during all life cycle. If you stop, they will
fade fast.<br />
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avoid the damage to its petals. Red roses are more resistant to it and also
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*The <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motley Grass floralstudio </a>delivers fresh flowers in Moscow, Russia
region so if you'd like to send some beautiful flowers to people you care about
in that region, please visit their shop to order. </div>
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So you just received a beautiful bouquet of peony buds as a
gift and you want them to last as long as possible. What to do? Here is some
tips on fresh cut flowers care from Natalia, the owner of <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motle Grass floral studio</a>.</div>
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Leave you peonies in a cool place for several hours to let
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Prepare your glass or ceramic vase: clean it thoroughly,
pour some clean warm water in and add a cut flower food provided with a bouquet.<br />
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Take your flowers out, place them in a separate container
with warm water. Re-cut the stems at an angle about 1" above the old cut with
a sharp clippers. Remove the leaves from the stem's bottom up to the point
where they will be exposed to the air when placed in the vase. Do not remove
all the leaves, only the ones sitting below the water line in the vase. This
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Transfer your peonies into prepared vase and place it in a
cooler room for 1 or 2 days until the buds will open. Check your water daily
and top it up.</div>
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If your flowers are intended to decorate an event, try to
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last June. It was a very very sad reason for that but flowers soften things a
little. They made me feel better.<br />
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Some flowers lasted longer than the others and some were so
pretty that I dried them to use for my photo shoots. Some of them inspired me
to get some seeds for maybe planting them in our garden. But I still wanted to
know more about how to prolong a life of a gorgeous fresh cut bouquet.</div>
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While browsing the Internet, I came across an interesting
website ( <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">https://centre-flower.ru</a>/ ) with beautiful floral photos and good
info. I read some of their posts, liked their tips on fresh cut flower's care
and contacted Natalia Kanunnikova, the <span class="white-text"><a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motley Grass floral studio</a> </span>owner, for permission to share it with my readers. Natalia agreed
and I will be happy to post some of it this summer. </div>
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The <a href="https://centre-flower.ru/">Motley Grass</a> delivers flowers in Moscow,
Russia region so if you'd
like to send some pretty flowers to people you care about in that part of the
world, please visit their site to order. They do beautiful bouquets for any
occasion. </div>
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The first calendar day of summer is here! Welcome June!</div>
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We were so busy lately that we almost did not noticed that
the spring came and went. But with our AZ 3-digit temperature numbers we
realized it's time to brace ourselves :) I see lots of dry heat in our near
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While working on our traditional winter assortment, I crochet
some new handbags and totes in bright summer colors. They will work for a trips
to a beach, music festivals and of course, our crochet totes are great for some
light shopping. </div>
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The newest creation is this small handbag made in a shape of
pineapple. It is roomy enough to hold your essentials like cell phone, keys,
wallet, small beach cover up or sun glasses.</div>
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Please stop by our shop (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/socksandmittens?ref=l2-shop-info-name"> socksandmittens.etsy.com</a> ) to see
our summer assortment.</div>
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</xml><![endif]-->Are you ready to celebrate St. Patricks Day? Are you getting
ready to party or simply have some green beer with corn beef and cabbage?<br />
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I love St. Patricks decor and decorate a part of our house
with faux shamrock leaves (good luck symbols) and green hats. I also love to
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I like to wear jewelry because it is easy to show your Irish
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For those who love vintage jewelry and intricate Irish
knots, I'd like to present a small collection of Irish jewelry you can purchase
in my online shop (<a href="http://agardencottage.etsy.com/">agardencottage.etsy.com</a><span id="goog_703042870"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_703042871"></span>). These vintage necklaces are lovely
and can be worn all year round. They are true finds, see for yourself! (click
on photo to go to the listings)</div>
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</xml><![endif]-->Since we have 3 citrus trees in our garden, I am trying to
find some good ways to preserve it. Last year my favorite was preserved<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>lemon Meyer (lemons with salt), this year is
new quick mixed citrus marmalade and lemon Meyer curd bars. I will be happy to
share all of them.<br />
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Let's start with mixed citrus marmalade.</div>
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You will need:</div>
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1 lbs of lemon Meyer</div>
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1 lbs orange</div>
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3 cups sugar (or add some more if you feel that the mix is
not sweet enough for you. I'd say, to taste :) )</div>
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2 tablespoon pineapple rum <span class="st">(I used Captain Morgan Pineapple rum)</span></div>
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water (to boil the peel)</div>
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Wash your citrus with warm water and wipe it dry. Peel them,
then remove the inner white lining with a flexible knife. Discard the lining.
Use the electric chopper to chop the peel to a small pieces.</div>
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Place the chopped peel into a small pot, cover it with water
and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook on a medium heat for about 1
hour. Strain and discard the liquid. </div>
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While peel is cooking, prepare you citrus. Cut fruits in
small pieces on a plate, remove the seeds, leftover of white linings and membranes,
transfer it to a wide stainless steel pot. Add sugar, mix it and let it stay at
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Prepare your canning jars. I am washing mine with warm water
and dish soap, then cleaning jars with baking soda, rinsing it well and drying
it on a clean kitchen towel. Then I am placing jars without the lids to a
baking tray, placing it in the oven and heating it to 200'F to sterilize. They
sits there for about 10 minutes or a little longer, so the cooked marmalade
will go to a warm sterile jars.Meanwhile, I will place the lids to a glass
bowl and add some boiling water on top to cover them. I will let them stay
there for about 5 minutes, then transfer them with a kitchen tongues to a clean
paper towel. The lids and jars have to be dry so wipe the excess water with a clean
paper towel.</div>
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Add strained peel to the pot with citrus, mix it well with a
wooden spoon and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook on low for about an
hour. Add pineapple rum, stir into mixture and let it cook for another 10
minutes. Pour the marmalade into prepared jars and top with lids and rims. Close
them tight and turn them over to cool on a clean kitchen towel.<br />
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Store in
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Try it, it's delicious. </div>
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