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July 27, 2023 · 1:52 pm

Thursday Thoughts 7-27-2023

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WEATHER –

It’s hot. We’re under our daily ‘intense heat warning’ designation. We’re just concentrating on getting outside either fairly early in the morning or just before sun sets, spraying ourselves with lots of mosquito repellent before venturing out.

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF –

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Lynn Moody gets my vote as the best massage therapist ever. If you’re in the Greenwood/Ft.Smith/Hackett or surrounding area, give Lynn a call at 479-629-7601 and see if she can schedule an appointment. She really listens each time I come, makes my concerns a priority, finds places I didn’t even know were sore and fixes them, and leaves me feeling relaxed and relieved. We also share hugs because we’ve become FRIENDS over the years, as well, and truly care about each other. Absolutely priceless.

HANDMADEHAVENBYLINDA ON ETSY –

Tote – “Block Quilt” Hand-Painted, One of a Kind – Orange, Rose, Blue, Yellow, Green and white blocks decorate BOTH SIDES of this 13″ x 13″ x 4″ gusset-bottom tote. Really happy, colorful tote is accented with raised white decorative border reminiscent of Hostess Cupcakes. YUM! $19.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S. Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com with questions. Click on the link to take you to the tote on my website.

VICIOUS SCALES –

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I must be ingesting lead lately – My scales are staying where they have been or showing I weigh MORE. All this is while I’m trying to

  • watch what I’m eating
  • eat more fiber
  • drink more water
  • move more

It’s demoralizing, but I’m firm in my resolve to ‘keep-on-keepin’-on’ and that soon I’ll show some good news on the scale or with the measuring tape. Maybe my clothes will get a bit looser. Stranger things have happened…

Enjoy your Thursday. As soon as I write a couple more posts for the blog, fold the laundry and put it away, I see a nap in my future. :0)

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July 26, 2023 · 10:05 am

Wednesday 7-26-2023

Work + Money

HEAT ADVISORY –

We’re under an ‘intense heat advisory’ for the rest of the week. It’s typical for Arkansas to be hot in the summer, but as I age I handle it with less grace each year. My tolerable range of heat has narrowed to the point I have to laugh. Thank goodness for heat and air conditioning and the freedom to avoid being out in most of whatever weather we’re having.

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TOMATOES –

I’ve decided to simply work on cleaning up my tomato plants, rather than pulling them out at this point to see if they produce any more reasonable-sized tomatoes. Mother Nature has been in a snit this year, providing some of the worst veggie-growing sun/water/temperature/storm combinations we’ve had in the over 36 years we’ve lived here. I thought maybe it was just me, but my friends’ Kay and Bud have been having successful veggie gardens for years and years and their efforts produced nothing this year. BAH. HUMBUG. :0(

EXERCISE –

I’ve decided to count the stress of dealing with the challenges my husband is presenting as my cardio for the day. If he DOESN’T cause my heart to stutter, stop and start again with one of his sneaky projects, I make it up with my yoga practice. Yard work in the heat rounds out my exercise routine these days, with short sessions, drinking water, and resting in-between.

Dental Economics

I’M DUMB! –

I am feeling SUPER embarrassed today after pulling a really DUMB stunt last night. I cooked dinner and was serving the hamburger patties from the skillet. My husband was being helpful and rinsing stuff and putting things in the dishwasher as I served. “Somehow” I got distracted.

We ate and then I went into the office. My husband came in and asked if I meant to leave the burner on on the stove. GULP. NO!!!!!!!! It had been left on for at least an hour, burning propane. At LEAST there wasn’t a pot or skillet on the burner, but that’s the best I can say. I’ve never done that before.

Every 20 years or so I lock my keys in the car. I’m HOPING that this is one of the things I can say that about – assuming I can say ANYTHING in another 20 years…..

LOOK WHAT I DID –

Earrings – Stud/Post – “Midnight” Layered Wooden Hand Painted, Light Weight, One of a Kind $13.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Contact me at lindawlewis1 with questions. Click this link to go to HandmadeHavenByLinda to purchase.

I wish you a wonderful Wednesday.

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July 24, 2023 · 9:49 am

It’s Monday 7-24-2023

HANDMADEHAVENBYLINDA ON ETSY –

Mosaic/Wood Picture Frame – Hand-Made, One-of-a-Kind – 8.5 x 6.5 mosaic-on-wood picture frame. This is a one-of-a-kind, free-form mosaic design on a wooden frame that holds a 4″ x 6″ picture. There is a wooden dowel attached to the back that fits into a hole to make the frame free-standing. $32.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Questions – contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com

Link to item on Etsy

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The Guardian

YARD WORK –

Thankfully, the weeding of yesterday’s iris planter was the last in the series. There is always something to do, but this was the last of the totally-out-of-control projects. Today I’ll gather what tomatoes I can and make some hard decisions on whether to try to trim up the remaining plants or pull them out.

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BRAIN REBOOT?

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I had to get a new watch a few days ago because the band on the watch I had broke and couldn’t be fixed. I got a humongous el-cheapo watch at Walmart. I managed to get it set correctly. It tells me the time, the date, the day, and the seconds. The biggest problem is my brain. I’m used to looking at the old watch. The new one has the date at the top and the time below – directly opposite from what my brain is expecting to see. I have to look at it twice each time to figure out what I’m looking at. I guess this is yet another perk of getting ‘more mature.’ :0)

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POOR START TO THE MORNING –

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My husband and I have discussed his trying to carry everything at once, rather than make a couple of trips. Needless to say, my suggestions fall on deaf ears.

This morning he was trying to put breakfast stuff away. Suddenly, the box of Cheerios went one way, the box of blackberries went another way, and his bowl bounced on the floor with leftover milk and spoon going in a third direction. I was mainly thankful that he didn’t drop the milk! We spent the next few minutes cleaning up. Our dog, Amber, happily cleaned up the leftover milk and licked the bowl (unbreakable) clean. This is an ongoing discussion – as is his tendency to put things right on the edge of a table, shelf, or counter…. Makes life more ‘interesting;’ THAT’S for sure!

Happy Monday.

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July 23, 2023 · 10:43 am

1st Session Done

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YARD WORK –

I set a mental alarm for half an hour on weeding the planter. The temperature is fine, but the sun is pretty intense, so I stopped at the given time, emptied my full weed bucket and came inside. I’m drinking a big glass of water and resting before heading back outside for session #2.

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HANDMADEHAVENBYLINDA ON ETSY –

Memory Box – Hand-Painted – “Autumn” – Dimensions are 5 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide, 4.75 depth, and 31 inches circumference. It can hold buffet supplies, photos, souvenirs, and more. $26.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Questions – lindawlewis1@gmail.com

Link to this on Etsy

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I’ve been moving a LOT more – though not doing my yoga as I should – and I’ve been watching what I eat, but this is NOT resulting in less snarky scales. I’m frustrated, in that we have adjusted what we’re eating to include more water (now filtered), LOTS more fiber, little to no sugar, other than from fresh raw fruit, cutting WAAAAAY back on salt, watching portions, etc. BAH. HUMBUG.

Time for Session # 2 in the planter. Wish me luck, please.

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July 22, 2023 · 10:14 am

Sunny Saturday 7-22-2023

HANDMADEHAVENBYLINDA ON ETSY –

Memory Box – Hand-Painted – “Rooster” – The dimensions of the box are 4.25 inches long, 3.25 inches wide, 2.25 inches deep, and 2.5 inches high. FUN present to give to one of your own children, a grandchild, or fun to give as a birthday present. – $17.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Questions – lindawlewis1@gmail.com

Link to Rooster Box on Etsy

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As soon as I finish with blog posts, I’m heading outside to see if I can get our back yard weed whacked. I’ll do short sessions with lots of rest and hydrating in-between; but I would like to get that done today. I’ll also check to see if we have tomatoes to bring in. It’s been so hot that most of the garden veggies are gone. When we have heat indices to 115, there is no way to get enough water to garden plants. If you push it, you end up with ‘boiled’ plants, so it’s best to just give it up if we’re having a summer like this.

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I’m still dreaming of art projects, but there have just been too many priorities or my energy taps out before I can get upstairs to my art room. Maybe today, if I can finish the back yard….

Hoping for a nice Saturday for all of us.

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July 21, 2023 · 9:03 am

Handmade Note Card Set

Notecard Set – 5 Different Hand-Painted Designs and Envelopes – “Thumbelina” – $19.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Questions – lindawlewis1@gmail.com

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July 19, 2023 · 9:17 am

Be Prepared

Greeting Cards – Set of 4 – “Get Well Soon” – $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S. – Questions? – please contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com. If you’d like to purchase this set of 4 different get well cards, please visit my site with this link.

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July 18, 2023 · 10:59 am

Tuesday Thoughts 7-18-2023

TRVST

CONVERSION TO LED PROJECT –

We have decided “positively” (:0) ) that we will call a hiatus in converting fluorescent fixtures with regular fluorescent tubes to LED tubes unless we HAVE to because of failing bulbs. The one exception to this is the 8 foot LED tubes my husband ordered to put in our shop. The remaining ones in the house are in much-less-used areas, so we can put a cap on this project soon.

DRIVEWAY SENSOR PROJECT –

After fighting with our driveway sensors for another half hour in the rapidly increasing heat this morning, we have now designated this project one for the “FALL.” (We are trying to change the sound one of the two make so we can figure out if we have a vehicle in the driveway or just a deer – or our cat.) It’s too hot for my husband to walk down, stand in the heat, and then walk up over and over. We were using walkie talkies, but they weren’t working well, either. The gremlins are out in full force these days.

HANDMADE HAVEN BY LINDA ON ETSY –

Framed 7×5 Friend Sign – “The Song in Your Heart” – $14.99 with FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous U.S. Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com with questions or go to the link here on my Etsy site.

Sleep Review

DREAMS –

I was dreaming of all kinds of things I would like to try in the art room. Maybe now that we’re not changing lights or working on the driveway detectors, I can get up to my art room for a bit today.

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July 16, 2023 · 10:06 am

Sunday 7-16-2023

Look What I Did –

Journal – “Doorway” 5-1/2″ x 7″ Spiral Bound Hand-Painted with 10 Manila “Pockets” to hold lots of goodies. Features a wooden cut-out on the front, making the front of the journal look like a doorway to something wonderful. – $17.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S. Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com if you have questions or use this link to go directly to the journal on HandmadeHavenByLinda

Weather –

This week is just going to get hotter and hotter with dangerous heat indices each day. We’re trying to do our outside stuff at the beginning or end of the day or in really short sessions with lots of rest and water in-between sessions.

Continuing Project –

Since the fluorescent tubes we’ve been using for the past 35 years or so will no longer be produced starting next month, we’ve been forced to upgrade (?) to LED tubes. This means doing away with the ballast transformers in each of our fixtures, rewiring the fixture, then adding the new LED tubes. Since I think there are only two rooms in the house where we don’t have fluorescents, this is quite a project – both in terms of expense and labor. We can’t afford to have someone else do it, so we’re doing it a bit at a time.

Yesterday we converted the two ceiling fixtures in our bedroom. Today we plan to do two in the main part of our master bath. We’ll just keep plodding until we’ve done them all, hoping we won’t have to do this again.

Have a great Sunday.

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July 15, 2023 · 10:46 am

Handmade Haven By Linda 7-15-2023

Plaque – 9 x 11 Oval Hand-Painted Solid Wood – “Cherish” – Ready to Hang $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous U.S.

Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com for more details or go to

Handmade Haven by Linda on Etsy

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July 13, 2023 · 9:39 am

HandmadeHavenByLinda 7-13-2023

Memory Box – Hand-Painted – “Purple Floral” – $26.95 with FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous U.S.

Width of the round box is 7.5 inches. It’s 2.75 inches deep, and 3 inches tall including the lid. Circumference is 23 inches.

Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com with questions or go to the link – HandmadeHavenByLinda to go to the Etsy site.

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July 12, 2023 · 9:58 am

Wednesday Thoughts

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LAUGHS

Between the El Arroyo Restaurant people in Austin, Texas, and the Indian Hills Community Center signs by Vince Rozmiarek in Bayfield, Colorado, it’s hard not to keep smiling.

HANDMADE HAVEN BY LINDA –

Vase – Cylindrical Glass – “Hummingbirds” – Hand Painted, One of a Kind – $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING to continguous U.S. – Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com for more information or go to HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy.

Enjoy your day.

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July 10, 2023 · 10:20 am

HandmadeHavenByLinda 7-10-2023

Earrings – Dangle/Wire – 1-3/4″ Purple, Turquoise and White Round 3D Painted Wooden $13.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Contact me at lindawlewis1@gmail.com for more information, or use this link. HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy.

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July 7, 2023 · 9:17 am

HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy

Champagne Flutes “Copper Flowers” – One-of-a-Kind, Hand-Painted Pair – $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S. lindawlewis1@gmail.com for more information. HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy.

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July 6, 2023 · 10:05 am

Thursday Thoughts 7-6-23

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WEATHER

It’s 77 degrees F., dark and rainy here right now. We have the doors open to welcome the cool breezes. We’re not supposed to be threatened by flying hair balls, so we can simply relax and enjoy the rain. AHHHHHH :0)

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LOOK WHAT I DID!

Painted Container with Lid – Hand-Painted, One of a Kind – Glass – “Stained Glass” – $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous U.S. – lindawlewis1@gmail.com for more information. HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy.

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ART ROOM

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I’m starting to dream about the Christmas presents I want to make for my friends this year. I’m thinking of etching some glassware with initials plus some other decorative stencils with some free-form dremel additions in-between. I have no idea, really, how to do this, but I’m having a great time in my dreams… :0)

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Yesterday’s harvest

My main spring garden was a complete bust this year due to the wonky weather. The spinach turned yellow and the lettuce started bolting way too soon. I’ll get that cleared out in time. Meanwhile, the tomatoes are doing well.

I hope you’re enjoying your Thursday.

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July 5, 2023 · 9:33 am

HandmadeHavenByLinda 7-5-2023

Memory Box – Hand-Painted – “Daisies”

A box to store memories, photos, souvenirs, and other important things can also be pretty – a delight to the eye. This memory box is hexagonal in shape, 7 inches wide, 4 inches tall. The box is heavy cardboard and hand painted inside and out with yellow, white, green and gold. Silk daisies decorate the lid for a happy, spring/summer look. Varnished for extra protection and durability.

This is fun for your own important treasures, and is a thoughtful gift for a good friend or co-worker for birthday, wedding, housewarming, or any time. Happy, colorful, and one-of-a-kind. $26.95 with FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S.

Link to this on Etsy – If you prefer to buy these or other products directly from me, please contact me directly at lindawlewis1@gmail.com and we’ll discuss details.

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July 4, 2023 · 10:42 am

HandmadeHavenByLinda – 7/4/23

Totebag – “Earth Love” Extra-Large, Hand-Painted, One-of-a-Kind

17.5″ x 11 (not counting the handle) extra-large beige tote hand-painted on both sides with Earth Love quotes, hearts, and leaves. “Take Nothing But Pictures,” “Leave Nothing But Footprints,” “Kill Nothing But Time.”

Great tote for for carrying picnic supplies, supplies for the beach, vacation, and more. Great for a hobby bag, gym bag, shopping bag or grocery tote. The bag has a nice gusset in the bottom adding extra capacity. The paint is protected with polyurethane spray. Hand wash and dry flat. $19.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Link to this on Etsy – If you prefer to buy these or other products directly from me, please contact me directly at lindawlewis1@gmail.com and we’ll discuss details.

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July 3, 2023 · 2:23 pm

HandmadeHavenByLinda – 7/3/23

Note Cards – “Purple Glory” – Package of 5 Different One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Note Cards with Envelopes

Package of 5 different abstractly hand-painted note cards in glorious colors (purple, rose, white, green and black with web spray for added texture) plus envelopes. This is a one-of-a-kind set. Each note card is blank on the inside for your message. The cards measure 4-1/4″ x 6″. Exploding with color, these note cards are fun to use at home or at your office, and even more fun when people remark on them or ask you where you got them! $19.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.

Link to these on Etsy – If you prefer to buy these or other products directly from me, please contact me directly at lindawlewis1@gmail.com and we’ll discuss details.

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June 26, 2023 · 10:12 am

Look What I Did!

Earrings – Dangle/Wire – 1-3/4″ Purple, Turquoise and White Round 3D Light-Weight, Painted, Wooden

Totebag – “Earth Love” Extra-Large Hand-Painted One-of-a-Kind

Journal – “Plant Lovers” Spiral Bound Hard Cover Hand-Painted

Memory Box – Hand-Painted – “Purple Dream”

This is a sample of what I have in my Etsy shop called “HandmadeHavenByLinda” Come and visit anytime. You can find one-of-a-kind things for yourself or unusual gifts you’ll be proud to give to friends, family and co-workers. :0)

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July 8, 2022 · 9:35 am

Hot Friday

The Sun

A heat index today of around 115 is TOO hot for this old lady. I just took some water out to pour into the elephant ear planter. Our plumber hasn’t been able to make time to put in our 2nd watering line for the planters in the front yard, so things are just drying up. The thing I care about the most in the front is the elephant ears, so I’ll concentrate on those. – UPDATE – Our plumber just drove up, ready to work on the 2nd line we need! HOORAY!!!!

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Final Fantasy XIV Promotional Site

We will go to Lunch Bunch soon to catch up with our friends. I don’t know if one of them will be back from her visit in Tennessee, but I’ll be happy to see whoever is there.

Caters News Agency – Cristina is Painting

I’m making steady progress on the Christmas gifts. I’m spending some wonderful time up in my art room each day, taking my time, listening to music while I’m painting, enjoying time to myself and the joy of trying to make something my friends will like. :0)

I got some new things added to my Etsy shop yesterday. I’ll add some more today. It’s fun to give my shop a bit of a new look.

Yesterday I wrote to Dr. Singer at our veterinarian’s office via email to tell him how impressed I was with Emma and the rest of his staff on handling the possibility of a fire and handling customers in the middle of it. I’m hoping they will get something special, including raises. :0)

Have a wonderful Friday!

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November 13, 2021 · 9:52 am

“Gingerbread Cookie” Wooden Ornaments

These are one-of-a-kind, hand-painted wooden ornaments. They are made to look like ‘gingerbread cookies’ decorated with icing. The back of each ornament is personalizable with a name and date. This is a fun, affordable way to make your Christmas more personal this year to put on your own tree or to give as gifts. You can see more information about these HERE.

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November 1, 2021 · 9:32 am

Food Groups

This and other hand-painted and hand lettered signs are available on my website,

HandmadeHavenBy Linda on Etsy.

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October 29, 2021 · 10:14 am

Ooooh!

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It’s drizzle-y, windy, and too cool this morning. The high today is supposed to be 57. Right now it’s overcast and 47 degrees F. I was ready for cooler weather, but this is ‘too much of a good thing.’

We will join our friends for Lunch Bunch in about half an hour. It’ll be good to catch up with what has been going on for each of them. We have been having lunch together every Friday for about 20 years now. How many changes! We have shared good and bad things, laughter, hugs, and tears. Some of the faces have changed. We’re never sure how many will be there, but the core group is three of us: Linda, Kay and myself. My husband was accepted as an honorary member of the group several years ago. He sits at one end of the table looking at his “harem” he says. We have told him that he is welcome as long as he behaves…

Unless it’s pouring after Lunch Bunch, we will scoot to Walmart afterwards to replenish some supplies. We plan to stay in the rest of the day, warm and dry. I’m putting the electric blanket on our bed today when I put fresh sheets on.

I’ve been adding new products to my Etsy site – Handmade Haven by Linda. Please take a look if you have the time. :0)

To those of you who have been following the blog, I FOUND the gallon container of mold/mildew/algae/elephant remover! As soon as the weather is dry and sunny, I’ll put some in a spray container and hose down the greeter robot yard art at the bottom of the driveway that I’m trying to refurbish. When I get the green and other dirt off of him, I can prepare to freshen his paint.

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July 24, 2021 · 11:51 am

Mini-Purse Designs

I just finished adding some new mini-purses to my Etsy website HandmadeHavenByLinda

They are 5″ x 7″, hand-painted one-of-a-kind designs on canvas. The purses have zipper closures, so your valuables remain secure while your hands remain free.

You can hang them from your shoulder, wear them cross-body, or tie them to your belt, or the belt loop on your jeans.

Fun to use, make your life easier, and just might make you smile.

Please come visit my shop and see these, plus some other things. :0)

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July 21, 2021 · 9:27 am

Fun in my Art Room

I’ve been playing a bit in my art room in-between cleaning up and re-painting yard critters. I painted 4 purses lately – one as a replacement for one a customer bought that closed with a snap that was almost impossible to open – and 3 others, all with zippers.

I think these mini-purses are a fun idea. They’re small (5″x7″) light-weight canvas with a long cord. They can be hung on your shoulder, worn cross body, or tied to your belt. They are large enough to hold your cellphone and other valuables, leaving your hands free for shopping, taking care of your dog on a walk, dancing with your husband, etc. The one above is called, “Abstract.”

“Fantasy”

“Abstract” and “Fantasy” are painted on one side. “Purple and White Delight” (below), is painted on both sides.

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June 29, 2021 · 9:09 am

Hand-Painted Journal Special

JOURNAL SPECIAL – Buy 2 and get 25% off!

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June 26, 2021 · 4:06 pm

Appreciation

“Red Flowers” Mini Purse (Front)

At the beginning of this week, I sold a mini purse from my HandmadeHavenByLinda site on Etsy. It looked similar to this one, but was painted with ladybugs, front and back. It was delivered today.

“Red Flowers” Mini Purse (back)

My customer wrote,

“Just received the bag – it is adorable!  Am planning on using to carry my cell phone when I am walking my toy poodle. thanks,”

Appreciation is a two-way, win/win thing. My customer liked the bag enough to buy it. She likes it. And she was nice enough to write and tell me that – plus give me a mental picture of her and her toy poodle using it. (I suggested that she might think about including a dog biscuit in the bag sometimes… :0) )

I’m now walking several inches off the ground.

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June 22, 2021 · 9:46 am

Tuesday Special

I sold this hand-painted mini-purse this morning. It has sweet little ladybugs running all over it, front and back.

I’m offering a special discount when you buy two purses sent to the same address –

PAINTED PURSE SPECIAL – Buy 2 Purses – Sent to Same Address – and Receive 25% Discount

CROSS BODY MINI-PURSE SPECIAL!

Choose any TWO painted mini-purses – sent to the same address – and receive 25% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING!
Put this item in your cart and type the names of the TWO mini-purses you would like.
Usually the price of one mini-purse is $15.95. The usual price of two purses would be $31.90.
With your discount, the special price of two purses will be $23.95.
YOU SAVE $7.97!
Limited Offer.
First come, first serve.
ACT NOW!

HandmadeHavenByLinda

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June 15, 2021 · 2:20 pm

Note Card Special!

Buy 2 packages – sent to the same address – and receive 25% discount!

Choose any 2 packages of note cards – sent to the same address – and receive 25% OFF the regular price plus FREE SHIPPING!
Put this item in your cart, then type in the names of any TWO packages of note cards.
Usually a package of hand-painted note cards is $15.95. The purchase of two packages would cost $31.90.
During this special offer, when you buy two – sent to the same address – your cost will be $23.95.
You save $7.97!
Limited Offer. First come, first serve.
ACT NOW!

HandmadeHavenByLinda

“Going Green” Package of 5 different designs.
“Purple Glory” Package of 5 different designs.
“Rainbow Flowers” Package of 5 different designs – plus personalized with a name or initials at no extra charge.
“Branching Out” Package of 5 different designs.
“Color Block” Package of 5 different designs.

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June 5, 2021 · 9:55 am

Favor

I have just opened a new shop on Etsy called, HandmadeHavenByLinda

I’m listing a variety of things I’ve made – painted wooden earrings in dangle, stud, and clip-on styles; home decor signs; painted purses and tote bags; note card packages; journals; and glassware; so far. I’m adding more each day.

I would appreciate it very much, if you have the time, if you would visit the shop and take a look.

I’m looking for ways to improve the shop. I want it to be eye catching, easy to see at a glance what kinds of things are there, easy to navigate, etc.

I would appreciate any impressions, suggestions you have that would improve it for you, whatever you would like to say.

Thanks in advance if you can make the time.

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June 4, 2021 · 8:53 am

Thoughts on a Friday 6-4-2021

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There is a strange, roundish bright object in the sky today. It’s been so long since we;ve seen it, it seems odd. It’s supposed to show itself in the sky today and probably tomorrow. It’s amazing.

Show + Tell

Later this morning we’ll leave to join my friends for Lunch Bunch. We have joined each other for lunch every Friday for almost 18 years now. Can you imagine how much we’ve shared over the years? Friends like this are truly priceless.

After Lunch Bunch, my husband and I will hit Walmart and the local grocery store for supplies.

HandmadeHavenByLinda

My new shop on Etsy is open now. Though I’m still adding some things, it’s basically done. I would appreciate it very much if you would visit when you have the time and inclination and let me know how I can improve it.

We may spend part of the afternoon testing our irrigation system in the yard. We haven’t really needed it yet with all the rain we’ve been having, but we will need it soon. Usually we have to fix several breaks in the lines.

I hope that you have a wonderful day with something deliciously fun thrown into the mix.

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