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Over the next few months I'll be transitioning my shop from a bit of everything to focusing more on home and wedding decor. And so, first order of business is cleaning house: I'm offering 20% off everything through January 10th. If there's a piece of jewelry you were eyeing now would be the time to get it, because once it's gone it's gone for good 😉
So excited to bring in lots of new products this year!
*Note: I just had someone contact me, worried that I was discontinuing the snowflake ornaments and garland - don't worry folks, I will not be discontinuing them! Though I am planning to only carry them seasonally in the future (or anytime of year by special request!)
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!
Okay, this is a pretty silly little trick but I've been doing it for years... the best way to get twice as much out of your facial cleansing pads..? Cut them in half!
| Aveeno Cleansing Pads |
I don't wear a lot of make-up and these Aveeno Pads are super-soapy, half a circle is more than enough to remove my make-up and wash my face. Whenever I get a new jar, I just cut them all in half with scissors and put them back in the jar ready to go. It only takes a few minutes and by doing this simple little thing I get two months worth of product for the price of one!
Have a gift that's too big to wrap easily? Use a throw blanket (or large piece of fabric) to wrap it! Just "tape" it shut with clothespins or safety pins. This saves paper, is more eco friendly, looks festive, won't rip, and the recipient gets a cozy throw too!
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! ;)
