Moving and Shaking

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I was pleased that these super fun draperies I blogged about sold in my Etsy shop today. I think they're actually going overseas, because they buyer mentioning sending them "to the US address." It's always so fun to imagine where your hand-picked/handmade treasures will end up in the world!

In other news: Whee! I made it into a Treasury! That's my salt and pepper shakers, one of three sets in that listing, in the lower right hand corner.

(I've posted about this before, but it bears repeating that if you're an Etsy seller, here's a useful tool to use to find if any of your items appears in a treasury.)

Comments

Spotted Sparrow said…
Those are adorable. Congrats on the Treasury!
July 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Shaam said…
Aw how cute. I always wonder where things will end up or how they've ended up in certain places too lol.

All the best,
Allison
July 18, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Micki said…
They really are so cute and congrats on selling them!
Micki
July 18, 2009 at 1:32 PM
said…
Congratulations on your sale and your Treasury feature! That's amazing and I'll bet you'll be getting lots more traffic at your shop. :o)
July 18, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said…
Congratulations on making it into the treasury - how exciting! Those drapes are too cute, too!
July 18, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Summer Gypsy said…
Good Morning, Laurie!! I just visited Coralie and saw those precious boxes that you sent to her. You are so thoughtful! Coralie's box collection is to die for, and your gift to her adds to its charm. Have a blessed Sunday! Congrats on the treasury. I have never quite understood everything about a treasury, but I know that it is a good thing...a VERY GOOD THING!!!
:)Marilyn
July 19, 2009 at 3:32 AM
~Becca~Bluebird Rose said…
Those drapes are so cute; I'm sure the buyer will be delighted with them!
Thanks for mentioning the etsy treasury tool; I wasn't aware that there was an "easy" way to find out if you're featured!!
:)
~Becca~
July 20, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Pretty Things said…
Those almost look like bark cloth -- are they? Too cool!
July 21, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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