I'm a stuff-purger...

I think anyone who really loves stuff can only stay sane if they are also a purger.
SO.
I cleaned out my jewelry box (doing some pre-fall cleaning) and I have loads of buttons, necklaces, charms etc. that I just don't need. I thought it would be fun for a jewelry designer or a lucky little girl to play with!
The first person that wants 'em, gets 'em. Just leave a comment, expressing your desire to have a little bag of bric-a-brac jewelry sent your way, and the first person to do so gets a bag-o-stuff.
I'll email for your shipping address!

(EDIT: Ann, your bag-o-suprises will be on its way shortly!)

Now I can see the really pretty things that I actually wear and use:

I really don't wear too many non-necklace-y things, so that's the entirety of what's left in the little box!

The update today was a HUGE flurry of movement, so thank you so much for taking time to pop in!

I am so sorry that some folks didn't get the things they had their heart set on, but please understand that with running a shop, having a sliver of an outside-life, there is no way for me to make enough dolls, paintings, etc. every time. Everything that I make (as you might suspect) is really time-consuming, especially the sewn things (ie: dolls). 
I will be having another update soon (2-3 weeks) and am already working on new paintings, so don't despair! And I'll try to make a bigger batch of dolls next time, as everyone (happily) seems to really love them.

Comments

[Valentina]

My little girl would love all your purged little trinkets !
Brava Emily for your creativity and talent, we cherish every post on your blog and the prints that we have at home.
Valentina
valebodi@mac.com

[Jungle Dream Pagoda]

Could you just pass some purging mojo my way?

[Jenny]

RE: Alice
Just wondered if you knew about this...
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html

[karaalison]

"Where did that great woodcut brooch of the girl and the bird come from?"

Ooooh! Oooh! I know this one.... see "November 2006" in the Black Apple achives. :)

[bex]

in the pile of jewelry that you are keeping, where did that great woodcut brooch of the girl and the bird come from?

[Jenn]

just a thought...might you include a few *less expensive* surprises when you do a shop update? i eyed all the prettypretty originals and dollies, but there wasn't anything i could really afford. perhaps a few new buttons or new prints or something? i was so saddened there was nothing i could get...

[littlestitcher]

Good golly! I missed all the fun! Great new work Applie!

[sarah]

ditto on the purged items. darn, darn, darn they looked so lovely.

ohhh well... Emily you seriously rock the cottage industry! I'm so impressed!

[janelle]

cute emily. . spot the red poppy! glad it made the cut! :)
haha.
xoj

[tiffany]

I wish that I was much more of a purger than I am. :)

[Marjorie]

I'm a purger, too.....I like a clutter-free space....like Flora Post in Cold Comfort Farm: "unless everything is tidy and pleasant and comfortable all about one, people cannot even begin to enjoy life." : )

Of course, I'm also a lover of stuff....so it's a battle between the two sides! :)

Love your little girly bird pin! :)

[cassie]

Aww man,I wish I'd been the first to comment! I hope Ann enjoys her goodies, lucky thing :)

[casey]

yes, purging *is* good... being a "collector" myself (I'm convinced that my animal world alter-ego is a magpie! lol!!!). you have the cutest stash of buttons though... that typewriter one is just too adorable! hehe.

glad to hear your shop update went so well... I'm just sad I was working while that was going on! *sigh* hopefully next time I won't be so unfortunate. lol.

[Jenny]

It is lucky i was too slow because I am poor but would not have been able to resist a painting! I have some of those same badges and I don't wear them either - maybe I should purge but I'm such a hoarder.

[Amber]

I just loggged on for my newest guilty pleasure and am a sad panda I had not done so earlier. Perhaps another time. =]

Till then, 'ello there. You are way uber inspiring. You'll probably see me around here now. =]

But not in that crazy stalker way.

[Laura]

Rats! I would have loved to be the on the receiving end of your purge! Maybe someday the black baby doll dress? :)

[Annie]

Hi Emily,
I'm always at work during the week when the updates happen...could you do a Saturday update sometime? Your work is irresistable as ever!

[mary]

shoot! did I really miss the dolls by checking in 7 hours after the shop update? I just checked etsy and didn't see dolls, so I must assume "yes" (and appears from the comments I'm not the only one disappointed!) my mom and my sister both collect dolls and I know they'd LOVE a new original - is there any way I could "negotiate" another generation of the dolls?

[Dandelions & Daisies Sue]

Fantastic update Emily!! I hope all the lovely dolls got wonderful little homes :) Also the glimpse of the yummy bird shoes made me smile!

Suzy Q

[Linda]

I'm so jealous of Ann! So lucky! You're jewellery is beautiful. Very original.

[Johanna]

Love your pretty bird jewelry! Did you have the girl riding the bird commissioned ?? Where did you get it I'm lusting for it & must have one of my own!

[Johanna]

Love your pretty bird jewelry! Did you have the girl riding the bird commissioned ?? Where did you get it I'm lusting for it & must have one of my own!

[Ky Eliza]

You know, i just called Big Brother Big Sister because they do home pickups. I have a million and one inherited pieces of clothing that I figured I would pass along to those less fortunate. Altruism day!

The original drawings you had in the shop were really lovely; I think they were my favorite part of the update. Sometime, when I am feeling a little more financially solvent, I will try and lay my paws on one.

[Shayla]

I've been lurking on your page forever.. it's my am with coffee in hand routine. I was anxiously waiting for your shop update and at 2:06 EST realized that there was no way I would have a Sophie doll for my daughter's bday (2 on the 16th of August) or the print I really wanted (the one you used for your update announcement - the girl with the suitcase). Oh well, this will teach me! BE FASTER NEXT TIME! LOL

[Alison]

Just a random thank you for your blog! I love it; it makes me happy.
Your Applet, Alison

[Alison]

Just a random thank you for your blog! I love it; it makes me happy.
Your Applet, Alison

[Alison]

Just a random thank you for your blog! I love it; it makes me happy.
Your Applet, Alison

[Sarah]

aaaw... I had to work all day with no computer access. :( How sad. I usually have a comnpter I can use while the bug I nanny sleeps, lol... but not today. Oh well. The dolls are gorgeous! Congrats on the quick sales (and wow to the jewelry give-away)!

[annejulie]

I'm happy to read you'll try to make another shop update in a few weeks, I'll just try to not miss it. I look forward for paintings, not much for dolls, even if they're pretty :)

u rock little Emily!

[moya]

Congrats on all the sales--we understand how long it takes you to make such beautiful art. I think there's just sadness when you think you've acted quickly enough and you haven't and the painting/doll in your basket has gone. I just hope there will be one black apple original in my future--I thought I might be organized enough to get it today but it wasn't to be. Maybe one day a cat and girl painting will find its way onto my wall!

[Ann]

I know it. The first Ann is Anntastic. Thanks so very much!

[Kelly]

Ann you're lucky!!!

[Samantha]

Aww... That's a sweet give-away :) Those dolls really did fly didn't they!

[Ann]

Wait I just remembered I won one of the drawings earlier, and I don't want to be a greedy person so please give it to the next person! I just wanted to tell you that I was bummed I missed out on Sophie dolls!

[Ann]

Wait I just remembered I won one of the drawings earlier, and I don't want to be a greedy person so please give it to the next person! I just wanted to tell you that I was bummed I missed out on Sophie dolls!

[Mary Ann]

Sometimes coming in second is just so, well, second!

[Ann]

Oops. Missed it by a second and overtaken by another Ann. Thanks just the same.

[Ann]

I'll take it :)

[Ann]

I would love all the bric-a-brac, I completely missed the dolls within one minute of refreshing!