Archive for the ‘In the Works’ Category

Football Season Has Arrived!

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Once the kids go back to school and the leaves start falling from the trees, the Friday night stadium lights come on.  That means only one thing….Football season is upon us!

Kristy's Favorite Football Star!

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Time for School!

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Hi there, and Happy Friday!

For those of you with kids, it’s back to school time! For my sister-in-law, it means the end of her summer vacation, and time to go back to work! For the rest of us, it’s just August 27th.

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In keeping with the back to school spirit, I wanted to share one of my favorite new items for this fall! These three plaques were designed by Deb Strain, and will make their debut in November. I can’t wait to see them!

Have a lovely weekend!
~Anne

Great New Gifts Coming This November!

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The signs that summer is coming to an end are all there:  pumpkins and scarecrows are starting to pop up in stores, the first preseason football game has taken place, and a new school year is about to begin.

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New Sports Blocks Coming in January 2011!

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

We are a sports family!  Ever since my children were five years old, they have participated in some sort of organized sport.

My boys have both played baseball, and my girls have played basketball, tennis, and softball.

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Quilter’s Gift Basket DIY

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Here’s a gift basket that any quilter is sure to appreciate! With a combination of both fun and functional items, this is definitely a gift that keeps giving!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •basket
  • •quilting squares (about 10)
  • •newspaper
  • •crinkle paper
  • •quilting magazine
  • •quilter’s gloves
  • •any other assorted quilting items of your choice
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Moving Pains!

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

1011-43377This past weekend I took a road trip to North Carolina.

We spent the weekend moving my daughter and son-in-law into their new apartment close to Raleigh.  What a beautiful place to live!!

It was a long hard weekend but they are all moved in and have already fallen in love with the place.

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Natalie Finds Inspiration in Atlanta!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

111-00008Every January and July I head to Atlanta to work our showroom at the AmericasMart.

While it is very difficult to leave my family, it always turns out to be one of the most inspirational things I do for work all year.

It is so great to see everyone, and to hear about how things are going and what plans they have for the upcoming year. I get to talk to customers about what works and does not work. It is a great time, and I love seeing everyone. I learn so much about consumer trends and needs.

I come back to the office with more ideas than my hands can type.

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Kristy’s Farm Friends!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

cowFarm Animals: how can you not love them?

Living in North Lawrence, Ohio ,  you tend to grow very close to farming and animals.  It’s the way of life around here.  On a daily trip down Wooster Street, you will pass more tractors than cars.

I walk at least two miles a day.  On my walk, I have made a couple of new buddies.   I talk to them every chance I get, and sometimes even stop to give them a “treat” from the other side of the fence.    This guy here waits for me to pass by every day wondering what I will be sneaking in to him from the outside.

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Friday’s Pick!

Friday, July 16th, 2010

1011-43381Hi there, and Happy Friday!

This is a new sampler from Barbara Lloyd, one of my favorite designers! It won’t be available until November, but I can already tell you that it will have a spot hanging up in my house! We have such a great line of everyday product coming out this fall – I can’t wait for it to hit stores!

Have you checked out the new samplers on our website? I’d love to hear your favorites!

Have a great weekend!
Stay cool!

~Anne

Pick of the Week!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

1011-85708Hi there, and Happy Friday!

Can you believe it’s already July 9th? I can’t believe how fast the first half of the year flew by. I guess this second half will fly by just as fast!

For this week, I just wanted to share one of my favorite new pieces.

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