After Thanksgiving Sale!!!

YES, TOTEally Posh is celebrating Black Friday, too.

Use coupon code AFTERTHANKSGIVING for 10% off of everything in the store!!!  

This will work on SALE items as well!

What a great time to stock up on Christmas gifts!

Here are a just a few examples of what you can find......

Hurry in!  This sale lasts until 

Monday, November 29 

at 11:59 Central Time.

Christmas Tree Outfit & Great Giveaway by Make it, Bake it, Create it

This is a OOAK (one of a kind) Christmas outfit that I made last night, well, not all last night.... I had to finish it up this morning.  It is a size 3T.  Remember, this is the only one like it, so if you're interested, let me know.  I'm selling it for $40.  The outfit includes an adorable pair of ruffle pants made in a green denim and a turtleneck with an appliqued christmas tree. 

I'll be listing it on my Etsy shop, but you get to see it first!

Also, my friend Naz is hosting a great giveaway on her blog. 

 I'm not going to tell you what it is... you'll have to see for yourself, but it's AWESOME!

Just playing around

Well, today I was just playing around with the Sarah Peasant Dress and wanted to add a little something to it.

Back view...

What do you think?

I think Elizabeth likes it!

New Item in Shop

Yesterday I announced that there are going to be some big changes coming to my Etsy Shop over the next few weeks.  Well, I was trying to wait until I had more to list, but I just so excited about my new Sarah Peasant Dress that I decided to go ahead and show you all!

Isn't it beautiful?  It features brown, teal, green and cream.  The elbows are cinched, for an updated look.  It can be made in sizes 6 months - 8 years old.  

See my shop for more details!

Here's my sweet Elizabeth wearing one.

Oh, by the way, we're about to celebrate a birthday in the Jones Family!

Yes, our little one will be 2!  Can't believe it!

Etsy SALE! Revamping Shop

First of all, thank you for all of the sweet and encouraging comments on my last post.  That was a difficult post to write.  I normally don't open up my heart that much, but as one friend said "What a blessing when we share our hurts and triumphs".  All your thoughts are much appreciated.  I am so humbled by the wonderful and supportive community that surrounds me.

Now, on to some exciting news!

I'm revamping my Etsy shop!

Over the next couple weeks, you'll be seeing lots of new items added!  

Here is a sneak peak.....

I'm just loving all the new fabrics!  

Can't wait to show you some new designs!

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In the meantime, I've slashed prices on most of my current items.

Here are some examples:

3 Rosette Headband

Sale- $5.50  SOLD

Hairpins

Sale- $3.00

Doily Onesie

Sale- $6.00

Paisley Tote

Sale- $20.00

This isn't all!  Head over now to check out all my sale items! 

This is the perfect chance to grab some 

Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers!

Today it's been a year....

It's been a year since my dad passed away.

The past year really hasn't been much different from the last 10 years.  After my parents divorce, I really didn't see my dad that often.  He had chosen a different life over that of his familys'.  I really only saw him about once a year; sometimes not that often.  However, since last November 8, I have thought of my dad almost every day.

Maybe because he was with us when he passed away.

We opened up our home to care for him the last weeks of his life.  During this time, I got to know him more than I ever had.  For those who knew him, you know he was not a man of many words.  So few words, I spend much of my life wondering if he loved me.  Some in this situation would have turned to other men, drugs, sex, or other dangerous ways to find love, but I was able to get through these tough years by realizing that I would know and experience love from the ultimate father... God.... Abba.  Not to say there was not a deep hurt by the lack of relationship with my earthly father.  I think there are issues that I still haven't completely dealt with.  I no longer question my dad's love for me.  We made peace in the best way we could.   He told me he loved me and that he was proud of me.  Isn't that what every child wants to know?

Even though the circumstances were not ideal, I am so thankful that we were able to give my dad a comfortable place and a loving home to spend his last days.  He had a chance to see his granddaughter everyday.  I think this probably brightened his spirits more than anything else.  He was so proud of her.  I was also able to see my husband in a way that I had never seen him.  The hospice nurses joked with him about how good of a "nurse" he was!  He took care of dad, physically, in ways that I had a hard time doing.

Dad and Elizabeth June 2009

I love you dad.  You are missed.

Pillowcase Style Rompers

These precious rompers are my new favorite thing to make.  

Here's my little cutie in one....

The possibilities are endless! 

 Here are a few that you can find in my Etsy shop.....

This one is made out of a snuggly flannel perfect for the cool weather!

Close up of top....

Close up of bottom.....

I just love the colors in this one!  Perfect for year round.

Goodbye October, Hello November & Home Improvements

Has October seriously already gone?   What happened to my favorite month???  Wow!  And looking back now, not one blog post?

What have I been doing?  Lots and lots of decluttering and home improvement projects.  Now we're asking ourselves "Why didn't we do this 5 years ago?"

Today,  I'll start with pictures of the kitchen.....

BEFORE:

I can't believe I'm showing these!  

So cluttered!

Excuse the dirty dishes!

Kitchen counter all prepped for it's makeover. 

 I found this awesome paint at Lowe's made by Rustoleum called Countertop Paint.  This stuff is amazing!   If you ever use it, my advice?  Be sure to wear a mask and use a sponge roller.  It said to use a roller for smooth surfaces which I did, but it left pieces of lint, so my countertops are not perfectly smooth.  Oh well, if we were going to stay here another 5 years I would consider sanding and starting over, but to get it sold, it is fine.

Countertops after their facelift

Daniel getting the floors prepped for new flooring

Here it is!  We love it.... AND are asking ourselves why we didn't do this sooner.

You can't see the fridge in the picture, but I assure you, there is not one thing on it.... 

And on top?  

Just a small, neat stack of cookbooks.