The Birds and the Bees and the Sampler and some Cameos...

Bonjour, Applets!

So, I'm poking my head out from under the enormous piles of mailing there is to be done today...and tomorrow...and the next day.
I figured you needed to know that my oatmeal cookies from Sunday were extremely tasty and have officially vanished as of a few hours ago. A happy Sunday afternoon:

What better way to usher in early fall than cinnamon-y oatmeal cookies (these had shards of chocolate, too, making them extra good). I just use the recipe on the top of the oatmeal box, excepting two..er...three things. I add about a 1/4 c sugar, 1/4 c oatmeal, and subtract about 1/4 c flour...this makes for very satisfactory cookies. And I told you I was immersed in the amazing decorations of all the fall/Halloweeny Martha magazines...

This combination of textures and creatures really made me happy yesterday. I didn't even realize until I went to post  that I was exhibiting the birds AND the bees at once! So cheeky. Anyway, I replaced the buttons on this lemony sweater (don't worry! I saved the lemons for another day!) to make it a bit more fall-ish/switch it up.

I whipped up a batch of new cameo pins over the weekend:

They'll be included in the next shop update, which I'm thinking will be in about a week or week-and-a-half. I have to get all the sale orders shipped before I can finish up more work!

AND...Remember this little pretty tea-girl?
It's finally time that I can announce the Sampler's super-cool new product, The Sampler Select. This one is "home-y" themed, and SO lovely...I'm really tempted to get one for myself. It was curated by the sweet + creative Alison of Wonderland Q, and there are neat interviews with the contributers (you can read mine right here).   

Isn't that house-box the cutest?! They're right, it would be the greatest housewarming gift.
I heart the Sampler! Keep it up, Marie!

Comments

[heather]

I just found your blog and love it. I was delighted to see your version of the oatmeal cookie recipe and plan to try it. I have yet to find a satisfactory oatmeal cookie recipe and they are my favs. I hope your wists meet with my taste. Thanks!!

[Lani]

I can't wait for the cameo pins!!! I'll be fighting for a "Greta" pin. I just love her!!

[angela]

Wow, who wouldn't want to get that! So pretty.

[jen]

i've decided that i need to take a course in ndressing like you. it's the style that i covet... and i'm looking down at what i'm wearing right now thinking 'god i'm a sell-out' just because i'm not as cutely dressed as you always are.

what can you teach me!?

[littlestitcher]

Cameos squueeeelllll! I can't wait!
http://littlestitcher.blogspot.com/

[Lady Julianne Eternity]

Those pins are lovely! I am definitely going to buy at least one.

And where did you get the bee buttons? I am dying to know!

[Anna]

I am devouring those Halloween magazines right now, too. So much fun. Oh, and adore those cameos.

[tiffany]

I want one of those Cameo pins. I hope I make it to the sale on time. :) I love the bee buttons.. so cute and the little birdie pin. Have a great day Miss Emily.

[Denise]

I'm off to check out borders to see if they have the martha magazine as I live in the Uk.

I adore your blog and the way you turn your amazing designs into all sorts of products.

I have also been in a oatmeal cookie mood too!

I love your sense of style too, and am so glad to be introduced to anthropologie - just wish they had a uk store!

[Jenny]

Emily! You didn't save me even ONE cookie? Oh, and Yay for somebody buying the Outlaw painting, or at least one of them.
That sampler's awesome.

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

love the cameo pins!!! the new buttons look adorable!!

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

love the cameo pins!!! the new buttons look adorable!!

[Monica]

Love the cameos! Very fun!
I have that same sweater, but mine still has the lemons on it. I love your bees, though!

[Kim]

I really love how you change up your clothes. I am so afraid to "ruin" something. Maybe I just need a little confidence!

You are an inspiration!

Kim

[Sonia]

I have your esty adress since a long while, and now that i have a mastercard i think i'll buy you something.
<3

[Alex]

Whoa mama! I love your blog.
This was such an awesome post. I'm especially partial to the cookie recipe. Now that fall is approaching, I am feeling the Cookie Love lately. You are craftastic!!!

[Strange Bird]

As always, Emily, you are adorable, and as always, I REALLY WANT the new merchandise you've previewed here.

Now I have to spend MORE money.

Sigh.

But don't worry - I like spending money on lovely, handcrafted items from independent artists. I think we crafty ladies probably keep each other in business - the money I make selling pretty much goes right back into buying more handmade!

[Ky Eliza]

Ahh, yes, I do believe you can 'use up' a house. The house I am living in right now has been a home to various and sundry members of my family for the last eight years, all during difficult times in our lives. And I am so ready to move out of it; I think I just need a fresh start. While the house sheltered us during times of pain, it also seems to have absorbed that pain-- if that makes sense. So, yes, new house, new start-- it's needed!

The cameos are gorgeous and I adore those bee buttons. I really need to practice sewing more.

[Valerie Courtney]

Hi there,

Your blog/etsy shop are a ginormous inspiration to me.
If you have a spare moment in between posting, crafting, and being awesome– I would love to hear more about how you found the time/money/courage to start your own cottage industry.

Happy Wednesday,
Valerie
Valzeyx@hotmail.com

[Annah]

i absolutely adore the cardigan !and the pin ! where did you get it?

I love your cameos. they're fantastic-can't wait for them.

if you get a chance, check out my shop@
idoll.bigcartel.com

annah
i-doll.
x

[casey]

I love the bee buttons you used on the sweater--how cute!! :D Can't wait for your next shop update; I've got my eye on one of those pins (or two...). ;)

I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your inspiring blog, artwork and general view on living the creative life. Keep it up! ;)

[Melissa]

I love the buttons; and the cameo pins. Goodness, you are always full of amazing ideas!

[Corvus]

I must say, those cookies do look extremely tasty. I may have to add oatmeal cookies to my baking list fore some care packages I'm throwing together.

[cassie]

That's a lovely interveiw! I especially like this bit:

"it feels so wonderful to be surrounded by something that is so like the inside of one's own head."

Totally! And that's the way homes SHOULD be - not all colour co-ordinated and matchy and magaziney (making up words here, ahem).
I absolutely love reading posts about your homliness :)

Do you have any other interveiws online?

[amanda bel]

Neato! I was invited to contribute to one of the sampler selects too, (I think it's a different one with a sewing theme.) The homey-sampler is just too sweet, love it!

[Linda]

Gorgeous yellow sweater - LOVE those buttons.

[Beth]

I love cheeks! Way to be. *B

[Lava]

Long-time reader and first time commenter (as far as I can remember, that is)...

The cameo pins are brilliant; you've made another great use of your lovely art.

You're absolutely right- the sampler box is adorable; it reminds me of those little house boxes you get when you adopt a cat from an animal shelter.

Anyways, I'm off to buy a Halloween Martha Mag, and make some oatmeal cookies (since now I'm suddenly craving them).

Bye Now!

[Elizebeth]

I really loved those lemon buttons, so happy you saved them!But I'm digging those bee's and that bird pin!

The thought of homemade oatmeal cookies is delicous....Im on no sugar through the HOLIDAYS! What was I thinking? It ends right before Christmas. I'm already making my list of sweets!

What a happy post, thank you!

[A Fanciful Twist]

Oh My goodness, Oh my goodness, where to begin?? How is it that I always come here at the best moment? Fresh post, lingering scent of cinammon-y cookies... You packaging a zillion prints.... Oh, my goodness! The Cameos, the birds the bees!!! (good thing you saved the lemons for summer)
Annnd, if all that weren't exciting enough, the sampler select of wonderfulness!! Off to read more! xxoo