I love Michigan!

The State of Michigan has gotten a bad rap lately...

But, there are many great people that live and work here, and I want to showcase some more talent from around the state.

We'll start off with MoonMaidenSoaps. I just purchased a few things from this shop, and what great service! I received my package two days after I ordered. The packaging is gorgeous - and love the products!!!

First I ordered a bar of the Bergamot and Chamomile Goats Milk Soap. I've been looking for calming, soothing scents lately and this sounded right up my alley. It smells so good!!!

I also ordered a gift set, since I couldn't decide if I wanted soap, lotion, or lip balm, so why not get all three? :-) This came beautifully packaged, and I chose lavender for the soap and lotion, and Dreamsicle for the lip butter - which is FABULOUS. I've used it so much the last few days, I think I'll have to buy more soon!

I have also discovered a great store for dog lovers - which I am one! FannieAndSprout has some great dog related items, including these great magnets!

I would also suggest searching Etsy.com for the "Michigan Trolls" group - there are lots of great items from many shops - all made in Michigan!!!!

Spotlight on Michigan!

I've been meaning to do this all week, and I'm finally getting around to it. I've found some fantastic shops on Etsy.com, and I have decided to feature two great shops I've found in Michigan, and I hope you'll consider buying from (I know I am or have!!)

First up is YouStinkSoap from the West Side!!! The products in this shop are all vegan and smell great.


I've purchased soap and lip balm from this shop. I love the vanilla velvet buttercreme lip balm - I've been using it all this week.










I also have two soaps in scents named Harmony and Kismet. And, with my order, I received a sample of the Bergamot Mandarin soap - took it to Tulsa with me, and loved it!

Next up is pjturner's shop - she's from Kingsley, near Traverse City. She has great woodwork, including pens, bottle stoppers, and keyrings.

Here's my favorite from her shop!











I hope you find some great items in these shops! I'm going to attempt to do this as a weekly feature, though it may be more sporadic than that. But, be on the lookout!

When you thought things were going to get better...

After Election Day, I thought things were going to return to normal. Work had been really slow up until then, and everything else was really busy up until then. However, work has picked up, and nothing else has really gotten slower!

Regardless, I've been able to find time to make new things!!! Here's my newest pair of earrings!!!

And to feature a couple of other items:

From mittens - this beanie! I love the flower on it.

And for all you sushi lovers out there.....this print by FashionCandy!

I'm sure I'll post more over the weekend!

New feature...

I haven't been posting here a lot lately, because I've been pretty busy, and when I do have time, I just want to sleep.

However, now that I've been posting things to my store on Etsy, I figured I would spread the love around and show you all some of the items I'm loving...

Not only do I LOVE the name of this store, but omshanti has this tangerine vanilla lip balm I'm dying to try:

I fell in love with this mala from Healingstones when I saw it...

And last, but certainly not least, for tonight...this cute clipboard from Rista (also in MI like me!!!)

Eh, of course, I have to leave you with one of my newest creations...