named after three special ladies in her life, mable mae is the handiwork of a talented young lady named lenesha.  there you’ll find just about the cutest pocket mirrors, push pins, magnets and buttons i have ever seen!  though her adorable key chains may not help you find your keys, they sure will make you proud to sport them as an accessory- enjoy!

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corynne ware writes about diy projects, going green, handmade shops and even throws in some recipes in this new blog-on-the block lilac fox.  it’s constructed very much like a sketch book, making it all the more interesting.  join me in welcoming, lilac fox!

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to market

bonnie jones, a northwest washington photographer, always keeps a gallery of breathtaking images at her etsy shop, bonnie jones photography.  she takes you from the northwest to texas, to england, right back to the american home.  not only does she print all of her inspiring photographs by hand, but she creates beautiful photoblocks as well.

1. from peveril castle 2. alcatraz window 3. johnson farm weathervane ’09 4. train 529 10×10 photoblock

please welcome bonnie by visiting her lovely shop, bonnie jones photography. you won’t regret it!

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clockwise :: chai tea :: leaves :: red bird fabric :: stacked coffee cups ::

do you remember back when i wrote about freshline? i love her whimsical illustrations, they are so simply stated, fun and unique.  she now even has them available on fabric!  always something new, exciting and- well, fresh!

2010 illustrated art calendar

please give colleen johonson a warm welcome to our blog by checking out her amazing work!  you can find her at her shop, freshline and her adorable blog.  thank you for sponsoring going home to roost!

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please welcome the fabric shopper to going home to roost!  if you’re a fabric addict like i am- the fabric shopper is a dream come true!  the wonderful rosie searches for amazing fabrics- and brings them to you (when she’s not sewing or grandbaby hugging that is)!  along with loads of eye candy, rosie gives you access to tutorials, patterns, pattern reviews and books to inspire you.  a go-to sight for anyone needing inspiration or the latest fabric find!

thank you, rosie, for supporting going home to roost!

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please welcome indie icing to our amazing sponsors!  indie icing is full of delicious handmade goodness.  fabulous finds and lovely inspiration, crafty tutorials and fresh finds- all make this a worthy routine stop!  “they’ve got your creative side covered- just like icing on a pretty little cupcake!”

thank you, indie icing for supporting going home to roost!

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rare finds gallery

today i have the honor of welcoming the steel fork to going home to roost!  ben and kate gatski uniquely honor agriculture through art.  they collect old farm machinery and turn the metals into one of a kind art pieces.  they are strong believers in farming and local food- and i just love how they show their appreciation!

clockwise :: pamelas bee :: tractor :: moose head :: elk head ::

you can read their story, their blog, visit their site, and shop all day!  thank you, ben and kate for sharing your world with us!

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