18th Annual CBC Charity Craft Sale

In the last week I've had the Christmas songs playing while getting ready for my Christmas show in Toronto this Thursday.   I've been beading like a mad woman (well a happy one but sort of in a frantic way!)  Beads are, well, let's just say everywhere right now.  I'm hoping I can find the dining room table again before Christmas dinner!!

In amongst the beads, wire and chain I've been printing earring cards and having a trial run setting up my table.  I've been tagging and pricing and rearranging the table set up.  Phew no wonder I've been drinking a lot of coffee this week!  I also ordered new business cards - twice.  I'd love to say it's just because I love them so much that I had to order more.  Well, actually I am really happy with them except for the spelling error on the front.  Arghhh!!   My fault entirely as I just didn't see the error.  Perhaps this is a cue that I have a tad too many things going on at once! Anyways, the new and improved ones should arrive just in time for the show.

It is a busy time of the year but I'm really looking forward to this show.  It will be great to see some of my customers in person and to meet new ones.  It's also a great opportunity to meet some fellow vendors.

If you are in the Toronto area please come out and visit me at the CBC Charity Craft Sale. 

 CBC Building Atrium at 250 Front Street.

Thursday, December 13th 2012.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  

You can find me at Booth #51 under Wallis Designs.

The Sale is in support of Unicef.  All proceeds from vendor table fees and public donations go directly to Child Protection around the world. 

While I'm at the show most of my Etsy shop will be travelling with me so I'll have reduced listings on Wednesday and Thursday this week.  I also won't be shipping those days.  I'll be back listing and shipping on Friday the 14th.

Cyber Monday Sale on Now!

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My annual Cyber Monday Sale is now on.

Save 15% off all items in my etsy shop.

Perfect for gifts.

Holiday Glitz.

Something for everyone.

Use coupon code: HOLIDAY2012 to receive your discount.

Sale ends at midnight tonight. (EST)

Happy Shopping!

Pretty Chic Boutique

I'm happy to let you know that Pretty Chic Boutique is now carrying Wallis Designs Jewellery.  If you are in the Guelph area please drop by and see my designs in person.

Pretty Chic Boutique 
34 Quebec Street
Guelph, ON

Phone: 519-780-2800

Store Hours
Monday - Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4

Pretty Chic Boutique carries a gorgeous collection of handmade jewellery exclusively created by Canadian artists and designers.

Stop by on November 21st and save 15% on everything in the store.

The Year Ahead for a Scorpio.

Yesterday was my birthday and as a tradition I looked up some birthday horoscopes.  I know they are often quite silly and mostly amusing but I had fun reading these ones this year.

Image: http://www.timegenie.com

I liked these excerpts:

...Put creativity and effort into your domestic life.  Make a move or fix up your digs...    Better quit thinking and get those colours picked and start painting!

...Sometimes you might want more privacy, but because of your increasing popularity, this could become a burden.  (hehe)

...Although Mercury retrograde begins in Sagittarius, it slips back into Scorpio.  This means you'll be dealing with ex-partners and running into people from your past.  (no doubt this will happen while running to the post office in my yoga pants and no make up - that's usually when I see people I haven't seen for years!!)

Allow extra time for everything you do because you will be dogged by delays and silly errors.  (oh dear!)

My Chinese Horoscope: Dragon.
This is a day when you should be full of confidence in your ability to succeed.  You can be especially encouraging to people who don't share your attitude.  Fear of failure can make people hide and avoid taking risks.  Sometimes the best way to learn is by making  mistakes.  (hey, this works out with the fact I'll be dogged  by silly errors!)

This one though was my favourite and actually quite hopeful.

...No doubt you can find an excuse for giving up on a long-term goal, but you have come so far and achieved so much, why waste all that now?  Your birthday chart indicates you are so close to success - so keep at it.  (and I will!)

Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday!

Thank you for making my day!

Last week I received the nicest handwritten card in the mail.   When I picked it up out of the pile of bills and advertising I didn't immediately recognize the name or return address.  Who's it from? and What could it be?

I couldn't be more surprised to find inside a thank you card from one of my customers.  This really made my day!

Wow! I am so lucky to have such wonderful customers! Here's a good chance for me to thank all my customers for their wonderful comments and feedback.  It's a joy to work with you and know you are wearing my designs.

Thank you Laura for taking the time to write and send this to me! You really brightened my day!

My brother in law.

I'm a pretty private person and don't usually write things that are too personal.  I enjoy sharing my new designs, photos and recipes and I think sometimes you may catch a glimpse of who I am through my writings.  It's at this point though that all of these things just seem so trivial to write about and I can't really consider thinking about them without acknowledging the huge loss we have experienced in our family.

Earlier this month my brother in law (my husband's brother) passed away.  50 years young with a beautiful family including three fabulous daughters.  He died of melanoma and even when the cancer was spreading through every part of his body he remained optimistic and strong.

Mark Wallis

May 1, 1962 - October 9, 2012.

The things that I learned from knowing Mark are simple:  Live in this moment, approach everything with optimism, be kind to others, dance like there's no one watching (but if there is an audience that's even better!).

The loss is immense and heartbreaking but I will take the gift of knowing Mark into my own life.  I'm sure Mark is looking down at all of us and saying "Keep on Smiling"...and that is what we will try to do.

Please wear sunscreen.

Hola!

I can't believe we were here less than two weeks ago.  It's amazing how quickly you get right back into the swing of your normal schedule when you return.  Ahhh.   I guess it was inevitable to return to reality but it was nice while it lasted.

Pretty fabulous view from my lounger!

Oh yah, I could get used to this!

Surf's up!

A trip into San Jose del Cabo.

I'm pretty sure he's smiling.

It was fun while it lasted!