Handmade Spotlight - Rustic

rustic wedding, wedding prop... EcoWood $12	Crafted writing set - letter... InghettaDesign $8
Light brown bear with flower... unpetitours $37	Still life photography dried... LupenGrainne $30
Pine Tree Forest Sculpture A... elwoodworks $75	Hanging basket, toys organiz... AgnesFelt $37
Rustic Minimalist Woodland O... StudioByTheFor... $30	Felted 3 layer slippers. SimplicityOfFe... $64
Canvas Tote Bag with Floral ... Adatele $18	Rustic Wood Tablet or Laptop... G360design $34.95
Romantic Congratulations Car... ilovecreatingc... $5	Rustic Wedding Favors Wood H... braggingbags $135
Eek Boo Earrings - Halloween... cynicalredhead $12	Rustic Save the Date Cards DawnCorrespond... $250
Rustic Wedding Decor . 3 Woo... TheLonelyHeart $20	white birch bark handmade jo... ThreeTreesBind... $190

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Recipe Roundup - Thanksgiving Side Dishes

It's not too early to start planning your Thanksgiving dinner. Today, I'm sharing some great side dish recipes your guests are sure to love.

First we have Sweet Potato Mash with Pecan Streusel from Canadian Living. Actually, I'd be happy is this were all I had for thanksgiving dinner. YUM!

 

Sweet Potato Mash With Pecan Streusel  Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

Next up... Lemon Garlic Green Beans from www.fannetasticfood.com. These would be a great alternative to traditional Green Bean Casserole

How about Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower? Sound good? You can find the recipe at bhg.com

Everyone loves brussel sprouts... right?? This recipe sounds great and includes BACON... you just can't go wrong when the recipe includes bacon. This is from www.littlepinkmonster.com

Mashed potatoes... ahhh yes, every Thanksgiving table needs them. I found a recipe for Baked Mashed Potatoes at www.thevspotblog.com

 

I'm not sure about you, but I'm hungry now!!

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.com

Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Vintage Thanksgiving

Set a stunning Thanksgiving table using the whimsy of true vintage.  Past treasures offer stylish value and bring back holiday memories for guests of all ages.  Shop these fab Etsy vintage shops to create your own personal style.

Vintage memories reign supreme at Pumpkin Truck!  Be prepared to let your inner child run wild!

Stop in to Stray Squirrels for fun décor and more.

 For fab finds with a French flair check out the enchanting inventory at Bleuets.

 For the unusual vintage find, browse around at Coconut Road.

Find a turkey-worthy centerpiece at Lake Creek Vintage.  This Etsy shop owner brings vintage charm to the table year round!

Shop early for best selection!  Search vintage Thanksgiving or vintage holiday for a wide selection of up-cycled retro goodes!

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!
Jacquie Wheeler

Hand of Bela Peck

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Handofbelapeck?ref=si_shop

http://handofbelapeck1759.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hand-of-Bela-Peck/294397987277061?ref=hl

 

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Giveaway Reminder

In case you missed it last week you still have time to enter our giveaway.

 We are giving away a six month listing on our new website,   Handmade Artisan Connection, to anyone with a handmade shop.


                                                  
 
You can earn up to three entries by doing the following...

1. Earn one entry just for leaving a comment.  Be sure and leave your email address so we can contact you if you win.

2. Earn one extra entry by becoming a follower of this blog thru Google Friend Connect or Linky Followers.. Already a follower? Just let us know so we can give you credit.

3. Earn an extra entry by sharing the link to this giveaway on your Blog, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Be sure and let us know you have done this and where.

The giveaway started, Saturday, October 26. The last day to enter will be November 15, 2013 and the winner will be announced on November 16, 2013. We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left. 

Have fun and good luck!

The Handmade Artisan Connection is your connection to the artisans who make and sell their own products, many of them one-of-a-kind.

Support handmade by shopping for unique goods directly from the artisan who creates with love, care and attention to detail.

If you sell your own handmade wares,  you'll want to be listed on Handmade Artisan Connection! 
Click Here to get listed on Handmade Artisan Connection Online Catalog today! 

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