Here Comes The Sun

I had to share this picture, I just love the sun that comes in the craft room in the morning.  It makes you want to get started on some projects.. now if only a little one would let me get some work done ;)  

Okay, so I totally framed it..

Okay, so I totally framed the December issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine along with the little feature of my Hand-Etched Maple Snowflake Ornaments.  

I felt a little silly about it at first but being featured was a huge honor and having it hanging in the craft room is just more motivation to keep at my little Etsy business and blog.  

And I have to confess.. it is fun seeing it hanging up :)  It's always been a dream to get into a big publication like Martha Stewart or Country Living and even though the feature was small I can now say I've done it. 

So tell me, would you have framed it too..? 

Loop Giveaway on Instagram

I'm partnering with five other small shops/creatives on Instagram to do a Spring Loop Giveaway!  It's the first loop giveaway I've been a part of and I'm excited to be working with these other wonderful ladies.  At the end of the giveaway we'll each be selecting a winner so there will be a total of six winners!  Each account will be choosing their own prize - mine will be a piece of jewelry from the Etsy shop.  

Please stop by my Instagram to join the loop and enter to win - with six prizes being awarded your odds of winning only increases!  

Favorite Finds: Free Nature Stock Photos

Insert shameless plug here ;)  

My husband Adrian and I love the great outdoors, and he loves taking pictures.  A few months ago this passion launched into little side project called Free Nature Stock, a place where he can share some of the many photos he takes as a stock photo resource for others.  

Everyday a new nature-themed photo is added, and the best part is they are free and can be used in your personal or commercial projects without any attribution.  

Please check it out and don't forget to follow Free Nature Stock on Instagram and Twitter to see what the latest photos are.  

Please note:  The previews of the photos may look a little grainy, especially on Instagram or Twitter, but the downloadable files are high-quality and large.  

Small Business Feature at Bumble & Co.

Honored to have been interviewed by Charlotte of Bumble&Co. for her first Small Business Feature of the year! 

Be sure to check out the full interview and the rest of Charlotte's beautiful blog!

Reflections and Resolutions (Happy New Year!)

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Years!  With a little one now I spent my evening like I do most.. putting her to bed, working on Birch Landing things, then curling up on the couch to watch some TV with the hubby.  
Pretty wild and crazy, huh?  I wouldn't have it any other way.  

Reflections

This has been a pretty big year for me, for us:  Becoming a new mom with ten million new things to learn (and am still learning), getting into the groove of staying home full-time with our little one, starting this little Etsy business, and getting a photo of our ornaments into Martha Stewart Living, to name just a few of the amazing things that happened this year.  We're very blessed and I am so very thankful.  

Resolutions

What's New Years without some personal resolutions?
1.  I'd love to get back into running.  I ran pretty regularly until I was 8 months pregnant, stopped, and then never really got back into it but it's about time I do.
2.  Ruthlessly cleaning out and reorganizing the basement and closets is also a priority.  We have too much stuff (and I have wayyy too many clothes), it's time to lighten that load.  
3.  And of course I'd love to grow this little business as much as I can - I have lots of ideas for wedding decorations, decor, and accessories all in a rustic theme.  I'm planning on phasing out some items in my shop over the next few months to transition Birch Landing Home into its new identity.  You can expect our Etsy shop to officially find its niche in 2015.

I want to thank you all for giving me a great start in 2014 and I'm looking forward to making 2015 even more successful!  

Cheers!

Garland Featured by Newlyweds:North

Stephanie over at Newlyweds:North (now called Olive & Tate) just featured our hand-etched maple snowflake garland on her beautiful Christmas mantle!  Be sure to check out the full post for more pictures and details.  

PS - She's also shared a special coupon code that's good until January 1st! ;) 

Photo credit:  Newlyweds:North

Press Board

We've added a "Press" board to our Pinterest page, here you can keep up-to-date with Birch Landing Home in the news!  

Birch Landing Home in the December, 2014 issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine.