Operation MERGE a success!!!

Yay! I successfully merged both blogs, which now reside at my main blog that I've been keeping for going on five years: Phydeaux (url is http://brennneda.blogspot.com). I think I can redirect this blog to Phydeaux, and if so, I'll do so! I hope you'll change your RSS feeds and your followership to the new uber blog. :) I'll make it worth your while with at least daily posts, I promise!

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Blog changes

I'm so sorry, my friends, for not visiting with you more often! Keeping up with two blogs takes time, and time is something I just don't have (who does?). I'm going to be merging both of my blogs - Phydelle and Phydeaux - over the course of the upcoming week. One blog is much easier to keep up with!

That is, I think I'm going to be merging them ... I think that's possible?

Stay tuned! Hopefully, I won't regret this!!!b

On Top of Your Day Job has MOVED

Our On Top of Your Day Job series is now a regular monthly column/feature on the fantastic Lillyella blog! AND, run over there right now, to read this month's featured artist! I promise, you won't be disappointed. One of my very favorite people and Etsy sellers. Yay! We'll still have spotlights on Phydelle, never fear!

Enhabiten: early American stencils

Enhabiten's Fall line of beautiful pillows uses designs based on early American (early 1800's) stencils. I love them!

Stencil pillow no 1 with organic cotton stuffing by Enhabiten, $38.00

We have a winner!

Thanks to ALL of you who participated in our Chakra Pennywhistle dish towel giveaway! The winner is Ave (she has been emailed)!

Stay tuned for more interviews, discounts and giveaways. And enjoy the rest of your week!

Whichgoose at Etsy

I adore the Etsy shop, whichgoose, so was completely enchanted today with this simple while lovely video posted on Etsy. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Moss for your finger

One of the very first artists that I fell in love with on Etsy, before I had my own shop, is Ottoman. Now that I know Summer, the actual artist behind Ottoman, her shop is all the more wonderful!

This was the VERY first piece of hers that knocked me over. I just adore moss, but fibery, needle felted moss? Just gorgeous!

p.s., I have one of her mossy pincuschions and looove it. I love the wonderful lavendery fragrance. I love keeping my needles in one spot (vs. the floor for my feet to find) that makes me so happy to look at. I love the uniqueness!

Moss ring made to order, by Ottoman at Etsy, $30

Craft Venture post on pricing for wholesale

For those of you who sell handmade, vintage or supplies (or think about doing so from time to time), my post for this week on Craft Venture over on Paper N Stitch is about pricing for wholesale! I hope you'll stop by and add a comment!

Image credit: 25 cents by Beth Berg

Faves from our Featured Artist

You still have a few hours (almost eight!) to enter the giveaway for a gorgeous dish towel from Chakra Pennywhistle! Spread the word for more entries! :)

In the interim, I thought it would be fun to share a couple of Rikkianne's Etsy favorites with you all. I love to explore the favorite items and sellers of other Etsy artists and sellers - I always find something and someone new to add to my own favorites!








































1. BIG organic canvas totebag in stone with building houndstooth pattern, from bungaloe, $65
2. Children's straw vintage fedora hat, from dearFreckle, $45

Friday night lights

Ooooh, how I love sparkly fairy lights!

Lots of Circles 5x7 fine art photograph by Photography by Lori H., $13

Red delicious

When I first saw this, I was amazed by such a delicious looking caramel apple. Then I clicked on it. Soap!!!

Caramel Candy Apple Soap by sunbasilgarden at Etsy, $6.50