Right now there is a pile of lovely handmades waiting for the thunder clouds to reside so I can photograph them and get them into the shop.
It's been such a whirlwind kind of week here getting last minute things pieced together and the big boy ready for his Junior year of highschool. Can you remember when I dropped him off for his freshman year? It sure doesn't feel like two years ago….
It was certainly one of those weeks where the best of intentions got pushed aside to make room for real life. Sometimes that's just the way things go.
But a little work got done. And that's good enough.
Have I told you Joe plays karaoke with the kids and sends me secret popcorn when I sew? He really is the best. Ever.
And while I had planned to share with you TWO new things making their debut into the shop. That will just have to wait until next week. And that's okay. Because instead I am thinking about making do with what I have, in this moment.
Which made me think a set of THRIVE postcards from the shop would be a perfect giveaway for this weekend…
A set of ten postcards with envelopes. Details can be found here.
So, just leave a comment on this post to enter & I'll draw TWO lucky winners next Wednesday. Yes! TWO!
In the mean time…. I'll be choking back tears as I give this big lug of a kid of mine a goodbye hug and duck out of the dorms this afternoon. This goodbye thing never gets easier. But you know… I suppose that means we're doing something right. At least that is what I whisper to my heart in these moments.
See you Monday….
~stephinie
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Congratulations Kim & Tara ~ You won!
I've emailed you for your shipping details.
Sweetbrier Farms Journal 
Aw, you’ve done well sounds like! I can’t imagine the day but I know it will be here in a flash. You cards are lovely!
Becca
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Such lovely cards, thanks for the giveaway.
Hug him tight and hang in there.
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Beautiful cards. Just perfect for little caring notes.
Is your oldest away at a school? I hope today goes smoothly for you!
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I love these. I would want to keep them all for myself But I would send them out to all my friends.
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Love these!
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These are beautiful! Vivid colors and perfectly captured. What a treat to get in the mail.
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The colors on the cards are fantastic. I can imagine sending many and hanging into a few favorites as well.
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Lovely, count me in.
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Such beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing!
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ā¤ The h.m. bias tape!!
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I love mine! š
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lovely lovely cards! thank you.
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They are so beautiful and I could really do with a reminder of what makes us thrive at the moment! Good luck with back to school, can’t wait to see the new stuff you have been making š
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Ahhhh…..We all have those type of weeks…..
you are not alone, in many ways it is good,
seems to help us refocus š You are sweet
to offer such a lovely gift!
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I watched Eragon with my son last night (he’s seven and covered his eyes for the scary parts) and we both got choked up when the cousin hugs the uncle goodbye as he sets out so seek his fortune. Jude said, “I hope my sisters don’t cry when it’s time for me to go away”…I couldn’t say a word for fear of bursting out crying. Best wishes for your son, that he has another successful year away.
Thank you for offering such a lovely set of cards! Love them!
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Hi there,
I found your lovely blog today and already I am hooked! Thank you for the give away, such lovely and pretty cards. I keep my fingers crossed!
X Mom-of-three
Lyuba
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lovely giveaway!
blessings to you and your loved ones on this new adventure….
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These are lovely! Can imagine how hard it is to let go. . . but a time for that is inevitable.
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Oh I desire to be able to photograph as lovely as you one day! I love these note cards and love the art of the written note. Thank you for the opportunity to have such a lovely gift.
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so freaking gorgeous!
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oh my- this brought tears to my eyes. those big brothers will never really know how much they are missed. xo
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Wow they are beautiful! I came over from the project-based homeschooling forum. Off to look at your shop now!
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I’m hoping that I am not posting multiple times.
Lovely, and thanks for sharing.
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They look wonderful! Thank you so much! ~xx~
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Love those cards. The photos are beautiful. Makes me want to go pick some tomatos!
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Thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway! Beautiful images, beautiful, heartfelt post.
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I wonder if the flowers on the first pic could be cooked. hehehe..
The freshly orange on it makes me hungry š
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Your postcards are GORGEOUS!! Thanks for offering the giveaway! Angel Blessings!!!
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Thank you so much! Many Blessings to you!
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Beautiful notecards! Looking forward to your shop update. My son was just wearing the gray linen pants with yellow side pockets we bought from you ages ago…and I was noticing how they are now 4 inches above his ankles! How fast they grow…
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Oh goodness, I am so glad to know they are still being loved! Those are my go-to pants for my own little guy and he wears them until they are capri length or until the knees finally give out and I cut them off and run a stitch along the raw edge so the hem frays like little surfer shorts. They do grow far quicker than we mamas are ready…..
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You won! I’ll be emailing you for shipping details š
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He is away for school. He attends a public magnet school 3 hours north of us. We miss him while he is away but he loves the experience š
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they are squash blossoms…. they can be battered and fried and even stuffed with soft cheese (goat cheese) before doing so…. completely delicious!
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You won! I’ll be emailing you for shipping details š
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