What's Up For November

Somehow another month is here already. This has been one of the fastest falls in my entire life.

Happy November! What's going on this month?

• I'm still doing a lot of writing. My first bullet for October was "I'm doing a lot of writing." That was the understatement of 2013. October was by far my most writing intensive month and also highest earning month since I quit teaching more than 2 years ago. I'm not planning to break either goal this month or any time soon really, but it was extremely empowering. With that being said, I am still doing a lot of writing this month, primarily for clients. I'm hoping to find a better balance between client writing, passive income writing, and blog writing again in late 2013 / early 2014.
• I'm keeping holiday inventory and Etsy inventory stocked for the holidays. I didn't get as much small show inventory (magnets, etc.) done in October as I'd hoped, but I did surprisingly well during the summer and fall months with everything else. I've been in good shape thus far and am finding little bits of time to keep ahead. If you've been thinking about ordering something for the holidays, especially something custom, it isn't too early!
• I'm trying to squeeze in a little time for fun photography. This is a complete change of pace from the spring and summer when the highlight of each week was a fun photography outing or two. It's been really hard to fit that in with everything else that's been going on lately. I know that this crazy schedule isn't going to last forever, and I'm still going through a huge backlog of photos from late summer and fall, so I'm okay with it. I still haven't put together a cold weather photography "to do" list either, but that is going to happen at some point.
• I'm standing up in my brother's wedding. I finished the wedding jewelry and co-hosted the Chicago shower so until the big wedding week, my wedding duties are pretty minimal. I know that it will be here and over before we know it, and I'm going to do my best to enjoy every minute.

Think about joining my blog sponsors!

I have a great round up of blog sponsors! These lovely ladies all have Etsy shops and/or blogs. Check them out on the left hand side of my blog under "Private Sponsors." Would you like to join them? It's only $3 per month or $10 for 4 months to advertise with me. Check out all of the details about it right here.

Finally, THANK YOU to everyone who stops by here regularly, reads what I have to say week after week, and leaves me comments either on the blog or elsewhere! For the first time since I started this blog, I've been struggling to make the blog rounds and comment regularly, but I'm hoping to get back into this routine soon. Until then, bear with me.

What are you up to this November?

photo share: shower reveal

You all know about my bad track record of doing elaborate planning when I host events and then not taking any pictures of the actual events. I made every last effort to take pictures of the actual shower for my future sister-in-law last month (you may remember that I posted some prep photos in case this didn't work out so well), and it paid off. I'm proud to be sharing a few of those photos with you today. Enjoy.

Do you struggle to remember to take pictures during events, too?

Treasury Round Up - 11/3/13

The mix of treasury features the past couple weeks has been so great! I love seeing both seasonal collections and colorful collections. Please help me thank these awesome curators by checking out their collections and visiting their shops.

Crystal (CrystalsIngenuity) included my Beaded Bracelet - The Leaf Series - Fall Autumn Leaves in her Fall Foliage Inspiration treasury. Of course I always enjoy leaf collections! Check out Crystal's Specialty DIY Pennant Banner Cut Outs Set of 12, Thanksgiving Embellished Pennants.

Natasha (StalkingTheWildSnark) included my Lake Michigan Beach Water Waves Lake Park Milwaukee WI Photo in her Work it Out treasury. Who doesn't need a little inspiration to work out? Check out Natasha's Orange Turtle Quatrefoil Turquoise Magnesite Earrings.

Also, in case you're not over Halloween yet, Natasha included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Fall Autumn Leaves in her Trick r Treat treasury.

Lynda (polkadottydolls) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Ballet Stripe Black Pink in her Black & Pink treasury. I always enjoy this color combination. Check out Lynda's Original Bird Art Painting Modern Art OOAK Black and White Art Minimalist Minimalism Painting 5 x 5 inch Canvas.

Sharla (BeadedTail) included my Beaded Bangle Bracelet - Tangerine Orange Explosion in her If the Doorbell has to Ring on Halloween, Let it be for Deliveries of These! treasury. Luckily the furry members of our household aren't too afraid of the doorbell, but I would still take any of these lovely items. Check out Sharla's Orange Sunset Artisan Lampwork Glass Crystal Sterling Silver Earrings - Fall Sunset.

Judy (MisterPenQuin) included my Beaded Bracelet - Fall Autumn Rock Garden Orange Red Brown in her Harmony in Autumn treasury. I love the mix of items here. Check out Judy's Gratitude book, spiral bound, count your blessings, 100 pages, peach, green, pink.

Edi (memoriesforlifesb) included my Beaded Bracelet - Fall Autumn Rock Garden Orange Red Brown in her Fall Wedding Season treasury. With my brother getting married in just a few weeks, I've had fall weddings on my mind a lot lately. It's such a beautiful time of year for a wedding. Check out Edi's Wooden Wedding Invitation - Real Wood - Fall Leaves Design.

William (Bjewelsuk) included my Button Dangle Earrings - Bright Colorful Multicolored Rainbow in his what can't you do with buttons? treasuries. There are so many fabulous possibilities for button art and crafts. Check out William's love heart button bracelet silver plated.

Linda (PruittCreations) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Christmas Gold Bells Red Green in her Festive Season Ahead treasury. It's so hard to believe that Christmas will be here in less than two months. Check out Linda's DIY kit - Christmas Lollipop decorations for tree or packages.

Rasa (MeadowDewDesigns) included my Button Bracelet - Fall Autumn Red Orange Yellow in her
Autumn treasury. This collection is so whimsical! I love every bit of it. Check out Rasa's Brown Reusable gift bag with lining - flowers.

Eva (CorcoranWireStudio) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Strawberry Fields Forever in her Strawberry & Chocolate treasury. This is such a fabulous combination. Who doesn't love strawberries and chocolate? Check out Eva's Red Jasper Wire Wrapped Pendant.

Asta (AstaArtwork) included my Button Dangle Earrings - Blue in her Autumn always ROCK treasury. I love the mix of items here. Check out Asta's Red poppy painting print. Modern Abstract Poppies Art Floral Flowers Wildflowers Contemporary Fine Art 12x16.

Melinda (Mirma) included my Beaded Necklace - Ceramic Charcoal Gray Donut Focal - Maroon Dark Red Brown in her Winter Nights treasury. This color palette is perfect for chilly winter evenings. Check out Melinda's Coral copper ring, wire wrapped ring, natural jewelry.

Keundra (ChristasStamps) included my Veteran Affairs Cemetery VA Graves American Flags Memorial Day Patriotic Photo in her Never Forget (volume 1) treasury. This is such a well done collection with an important message. Check out Keundra's Merry Christmas With Love - self inking stamp.

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Friday Feature: yellow leaf photography

Happy November!

In honor of one of my newest listings in the photography shop, I went on a little search for yellow leaf photography on Etsy. Enjoy!

Single Yellow Brown Curling Leaf Fall Autumn by RoseClearfield

Fine Art Photography Print spider web leaf fall black background yellow contrast minimalist wall art home decor by photoechoes

Photography Print - Bright & Happy 8" x 12" Fine Art Whimsy Matte Print - Yellow Leaf Autumn Colorful Grunge Nature Word Art - "You Are Loved" by epiphanyartstudio

Yellow Aspen Leaf, Art, Photography, One Yellow Aspen Leaf Floating in Water Photograph by Smokinmudproductions

 

Fall Autumn Yellow Leaves Nature Photography by missyork29

Yellow Fall Leaf on gray background - A Fine Art Photograph by RandyNyhofPhotos

Yellow Leaf - Matted Print, Fine Art Photography by FriedFishPhotography

Have you shopped for seasonal artwork this year? If you haven't, it isn't too late!