~handmade beachy summer pillows~

hello friends,

Well the little warm spell we had up north this past week sure put me in the mood for summer!! 

Today is cool and wet, but at least we know what we have to look forward to.

Anyways, all that sunshine really made me think about the beach and the ocean, and I thought I would show you some of the beachy and coastal inspired pillows I’ve been working on recently.

This is my “beach” pillow, I love the simplicity of it. Here it is in white.

 I’m also making this in the prettiest aqua, 

and another ~surprise~ colour {wink}.

The starfish is one of my favourites!!

I love the white on the natural background.

They look great together too!

I also pulled out some of my blue grainsack style pillows. 

Although I originally designed these with french country cottage chic in mind, I love how well they fit with a beachy themed decor too. 

I think the side ties are a nice touch. {I also make these in red and charcoal stripes}.

All of these pillows are made on a durable natural canvas with envelope closure at the back {except for the side ties}, and are listed in my raggygirletsy store.

And here’s a pretty shell just because….

happy dreaming of summer days!

linking up to Amaze Me Monday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
Inspire Me Monday at Sand and Sisal
Share Your Stuff Tuesday

Tracey

xox

~french grainsack style pillow~

I made up some french grainsack style pillows for a recent market

and they were such fun I just kept going!

~so now I'm listing a couple in my etsy store~

don't you love my vintage wire shopping cart, one day I'd like to make a pretty liner for it

anyways, back to the pillows, they have

barn red stripes front and back and a french graphic in black on the front

side ties, just because that's how I pictured them made up

they're a nice heavier weight fabric

$25 including the 12x16" insert

available at my raggygirl etsy store

i love them so much i'm keeping one for myself!!

Tracey

~chippy pink paint and vintage doorknobs~

~well peeps~

it has been way too long, why do i always think summer will slow down a little?

did i forget i would have my three wonderful, lively kids home!!

well i have been working on some projects here and there

but today i'm just gonna show you this charming shelf i found in an antique store

it was kinda pricey for something i could make, but it was just so charming

~and chippy~

and i can NEVER resist

~vintage crystal doorknobs ~

well, there's not a whole lot of pink happening in my home right now

{apart from sweet 17s totally pink bedroom}

so i just perched it here in an old milk crate

where i have a rag quilt, an old burlap coffee sack, one of my paris pillows....

an old wooden shoe form

and

~vintage doorknobs~

isn't it perfect?

linking up at feathered nest friday
and
vintage inspiration friday

Tracey

~freckled laundry and getting to know you~

if you'd like to know a little more about me

and my decor style

and my etsy store raggygirl

Jami over at Freckled Laundry has a sweet feature post

i've joined up with her vintage market gals

and i am honored to be in such talented and creative company

be sure to click on her "vintage market" link and visit all the gals

Tracey

~don't forget $5 off for mother's day~

if you've had your eye on a pillow or runner, now is the time!

$5 off any runner or pillow in my etsy store

until the end of mother's day

have a sweet weekend

Tracey

~SALE!!! $5 off any runner or pillow in my etsy store for Mother's Day - treat yourself~

that's right, a little mother's day treat just for you (or your mom)

because you're worth it!

$5 off any runner or pillow in my etsy store raggygirl

just mention "mother's day offer" in message to buyer, and I'll refund you $5

~pretty sweet~

valid until Sunday 8th May midnight

i'd love it if you'd share the news

click on the link here or visit my sidebar

~happy mother's day~

Tracey

~sweet and simple burlap and ticking~

today i thought i'd show you two of the runners i've made recently for etsy customers

i love being able to make a piece just perfect for each customer's needs

this one is smaller and perfect for the centre of a table, or coffee table

it has a low profile but still has the interest of the ticking ruffle on either side

i liked it so much i listed another one in my etsy store!

this customer wanted a narrower version of my runner with vintage white ruffles

and she chose to have it made in the ivory burlap

so that's what I've been up to, sewing up a storm!

Tracey

~kind etsy comments make it all worthwhile~

Any etsy seller will tell you that receiving sweet comments is so encouraging. This is the kind of comment that makes it all worthwhile...

Subject: Love my Pitcher

Just wanted you to know that I love the rose decorated pitcher that my sister bought me for my birthday! It arrived in perfect condition. I had actually featured it in a treasury...and then she bought it as a surprise for me. Thanks also for the lovely sachet! You made my day extra special!

here are a couple more:

My table runner was made for me in the perfect size. It's as perfect as can be. Thank you so much for your fast and friendly service!

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Fast Shipping and Excellent Communication! Thank U for a PERFECT ETSY Experience!

~a little kindness goes a long way peeps~

Tracey

~etsy sellers tip~

okay peeps, this one took me a while, most of you probably had it figured out already

when you sell an item in your store, and you want to list the identical item again

 (which is an awesome feature etsy added)

there are two options

~relist item~

~copy~

well, i was always hitting ~relist item~

but here's the problem, it shows up with as many views as it had prior to selling

don't know about you, but when I relist I like a fresh, blank slate

so hit ~copy~ instead

you have to hit "next" a couple times and then "finish", but you get a listing that looks brand new

and i think it keeps the store looking fresher and updated

any thoughts??

courtesy of the graphics fairy

Tracey

~burlap and blue~

don't forget to check out the humungous giveaway I'm participating in

over at Beatrice Banks

~a cool $125 worth~

each week Tammy is featuring one of the giveaway sponsers

and this week she's featuring burlap and blue

these are some of the wonderful goodies you could choose from Linda's stunning etsy store

so hop on over and sign up!

Tracey

~back on the block - and giveaway~

hello peeps

did you wonder where i was??

just enjoying some

R&R (rest and relaxation)

and some

S&S (sun and swimming)

with my

fabulous family

it was wonderful!!!!

but now it's back to reality AND catching up on all my wonderful blogging friends

first up I just have to tell you about a fabulous giveaway I'm a part of

there are fantastic gift certificates up for grabs from 5, yes 5 etsy sellers

plus an ebay gift certificate

which all adds up to $125 in giveaways

doesn't get much better than that peeps!!

imagine having all those packages show up at your front door

 ~ swoon~

so head on over to Beatrice Banks and check out Tammy's fabulous blog and giveaway and meet all the other fab sponsers

she'll be featuring a sponser each week

okay, okay, need to find a word other than fab.....

have a fab day "etsy window shopping" !!!

Tracey

~etsy treasuries~

~i love etsy treasuries~

it's always a treat to have my handmade items included

my runners seem especially popular recently

i love the assortment of items that are put together

reflecting the diverse tastes and interests out there

and you get to see other etsy stores you might not have found otherwise

i always get a kick when i see other bloggers i know featured too

here's are two recent treasuries for your enjoyment

~a little bit of country~

~in my darling cottage~

Tracey

~can you guess?~

can you guess what these are?

yup, dozens of clothespins stamped with my signature french script stamping

these were made as a trade, but there are some up for grabs in my etsy store here (or click on my store on the sidebar)

ooh-la-la

~tracey~

*most featured vintage item*

guess what has been my most featured vintage item on etsy treasuries??

***this vintage lemon squeezer***

who woulda thought!!!!

you can view one of the treasuries here

happy days,

Tracey

(treasuries are put together by etsy members, usually around a theme)

stamp of approval

wow, doesn't it make you feel so good when folks like your stuff!

thanks to Lesley at Yates updates for including my burlap and cherry ruffles runner in her Friday faves selection. You can see all her favorite etsy picks here

and sweet Sissie at Sissie's Shabby Cottage used my "not-your-grandma's" french hand stamped vintage ribbon in her fall vignette and gave me a shout out here.
Visit Sissie's blog, you'll be glad you did, she is incredibly talented and industrious and she has been such an encourager in my blogging journey thusfar

thanks ladies, you make me feel like a bona-fida blogger!!

happy days,

Tracey