I just wanted to show off this great PB table runner, which is a gift from my sweet and sassy grandmother. Grandma is an über-special lady who keeps everyone on their toes while simultaneously putting them at ease. She and I have a special relationship, which I deeply cherish. She is witty, humorous, and oh so beautiful! Obviously, those traits run in our family. :)
I haven't used the runner yet, but I'm in love with the blue pin stripe. Aren't you? I have grand visions of beach-inspired tablescapes. Lots of blue, white, glass, shells, etc. Maybe a pop of gold for a nautical feel? Oh, yeah. I can see it in my mind. Now, to get creating...
Here are a few photos around the bay between Duluth, MN, and Superior, WI. The ships are immensely large! These beauties are the hard-working ships that transport goods throughout the Great Lakes. I'm always a fan of their industrial nature and the names emblazoned on their sides. On this Memorial Day weekend, I was inspired to reflect upon what this holiday means.
The size, strength, and history of these ships are representative of the resilience of the American people and, specifically, the men and women who make it their duty to ensure our safety and freedom year after year. Without fanfare, they work behind the scenes to contribute to the quality of our lives in ways we will never fully comprehend. Their commitment through the storms of life make our liberty possible.
I am truly grateful to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
With liberty and justice for all...Happy Memorial Day!
Have you ever thought about earning money doing what you already love to do – sharing your DIY and crafting projects so others can try them? I've always wished there was some way to turn my love of DIY projects and blogging into an income stream. Isn't that what we all want...to get paid to do what we love?
Well, guess what! Newly launched MystiKit.com is the missing link that allows bloggers to make money directly from their project tutorials! From your old posts or new ones, use the MystiKit technology to create a virtual “kit” of materials and tools for anyone wishing to replicate your project. Buyers simply click on a link from your website and the entire basket opens up, from which they can choose some or all of the items to purchase for delivery to their doorstep.
HOW IT WORKS
Here's a fun video demonstration by MystiKit CEO and fellow blogger, Jennifer...
VIEW AVAILABLE MYSTIKITS
You can see my current MystiKits by clicking here. If you click on the kit photo, it will take you to the buying page where you can customize what you want to include in your cart. If you click buy, you buy it all in one shot! Can you imagine how much time that will save for you and/or your readers? No more running from store to store or searching the web for individual pieces. Love it!
MY THOUGHTS
When the CEO and creator of MystiKit contacted me personally about becoming a Kitter on MystiKit, I waited about two seconds...and then jumped on board immediately. I see such potential in this brilliant concept. In fact, I'm giving them feedback on what bloggers would want from a site like this. It's going to be magical!
Along with me, here are a few more of my blogging friends who are already kitting their creative DIY projects on the MystiKit site:
Would you like to become a Kitter on the MystiKit site and make sellable kits for your DIY projects? Kitting capabilities are not open to everyone yet. You either have to be invited or you can request to join. If you would like an invite, please let me know by leaving a comment. Or you can go straight to the request form.
Questions? Ask away! I'll make sure to get all the answers you need!
