My New Shop is OPEN!!!!

WHITE BIRCH BOUTIQUE

I have a new endeavor---it is called White Birch Boutique and it is some of the items that I make for the Round Barn Potting Company. I love the fresh look of French Inspired art---in fact--Lori---the owner of the RB pulled me into that whole thing kickin and a screamin---now I can't get enough of it!!! Here's a little sample of what I have listed over in Etsy under my new name--oh--no worries---I am still making my other stuff---now I am trying to see if I can manage all three of the shops over there at the same time--HA!

AND She Does It AGAIN---Makes me LAUGH!!!

AND She Does It AGAIN---yup another installment from my sister who has got an uncanny knack of making all of us girls laugh when it is needed the most---apparently this must be her 'position' in this world---and I am truly happy for that---here is her Friday message to me and my sisters---I about pee'd in my pants!!!! I hope no one is offended by anything in this story---if you are---I am sorry!

Hey Girlies, Once again, I have a funny story to report in regard to those crazy clients of the office across the alley.

You may wonder, can a skin head carry 7 DVD's without a bag, talk on a cellphone, and ask directions to the legal aid office while riding a bike? The answer is NO. I feel personally responsible for this, as he asked if I knew where the legal aid office was and I pointed and said "under that big blue sign that says Legal Aid". He turned to look and crashed into the telephone pole, resulting in a tangled mess of swastikas (sp), sunglasses, DVD's and pride. I was glad to see that he was not hurt, what with the dangling chains and all, it could have been disastrous, but he thanked me none-the-less. I can't help but to feel a bit guilty, especially since I just know his copyof Thunderdome is ruined.It is amazing all the knowledge I have gleaned from these chance encounters in the alley. I would like to share some of them with you.

How many people can you fit into a 1997 Chevy Malibu? 9 1/2, if the dogkeeps his head out the window.

Do you need teeth to whistle loudly? No, but it works best if you would like to speak coherently after grabbing your intended party's attention. Really, all I could get from the conversation was Jess, Watermelon, IceAuger and Goat. Not quite sure how they all mesh together. I just pointed to the big green building, he smiled and nodded.

A stroller NEVER works well on stairs. It's just not engineered for that type of terrain.

When wearing white knit shorts, the wearing of underwear is not an option.

It is not necessary, with a four door vehicle, to have all the doors in working order. All you need is one. Climbing over the front seat is not a problem, unless you are wearing a tight dress. Coincidently, this trick also works with minivans--as long as the back hatch opens, it's all good.

And last, but not least, the mullet, as a hairstyle, is not dead. It is alive and well and living in Northern Minnesota.Have a great weekend! m.

AND THERE'S MORE!!!!

OMG!!! And I am not making this up.....I just got another tip from the Crazy Parking Lot Clients--more words to live by--Friday must be bonanza day or something. A depression in the black top of a parking lot, strategically placed in front of a door (big white metal pannelled structure, brass knob about halfway down), marked with a mat on the ground that says "Welcome" signifies that you have parked in front of a doorway. We apologize for the dents in your bumper, however, we were not aware you had parked in front of our door until we had opened said door.

And the WINNER IS........

Thank you to everyone who participated in my drawing---I sure had fun doing it!!! So without further ADO--- the WINNER IS: Sandy of AZBelle----Congratulations!!! Please send me your address Miss Sandy so I can get that in the mail for you!!! You can send it to my email: rmellena@mninter.net Thank You again to everyone!!!

2 More Days To the BIG Free Giveaway!!

HURRRRRY ---there are only 2 days left to get your name in to the drawing!!!

It's a Give Away!!!!

In Honor of my new line of soaps and lotion I am having a BLOG party to kick it off!!! YEA---I am giving away 1--8oz bottle of my New Sweet Annie Lotion and 1--6oz bar of one of my new Essentials Soaps 'Rosemary'-----Oh BTW---these items and many more are listed on Etsy right now!

Here's how to enter---for each you receive one entry-----


1. Snag my 'giveaway' picture and link it in your blog or website (let me know that you did do that thru email or comment!)


2. Sign up for my Newsletter (link for that is at the top on the right hand side)


3. Leave me a comment


Basically, you could end up with a maximum of 3 entries if you do all of those things---whooohooooooooooo how easy is THAT? The drawing for this will be on March 31st and the winning person will be notified and then posted onto my Blog as the winner!!! Good LUCK!

Yep Yep--It's that time--March Market Street Offerins'!

I am pooped---it has been a long day---Joe was gone for the weekend up with the fellas snowmobiling---and whilest he was gone--- I used my every second wisely!! Here are my two Bunny girl offerings----They are looking for new homes and would be happy to hop on over to yours!!!!

I made 12 batches of lotion today too---yes---it's about time--I hear ya's!!!---those ARE getting listed tomorrow---the Sweet Annie scent is in this batch and if I may say so---SIMPLY DIVINE!!!

My Newest Listings in Etsy!!!

Terracotta Pots and Burlap---Holy COW---what a cute look that turned out to be---I made a bunch of these for the Round Barn potting Company and held a few back to list for my customers---I chose these blue and green hues---drabby as all get out! I am very happy to present them to you today----I also got my new soap cuts up there as well---next on the agenda---making LOTION and the cuttie patootie tags and soap sets---my head is about ready to spin right off of my shoulders---I am gee-ing with enthusiasm!!! Have a great day my lovelies---oh--wait---heard the other day on the news that 48 states had snow on the ground---YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDIN MEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! Enough already with the winter stuff---can we please move on to warmer weather---pretty please?????

I'm So Excited!!!!!

Hello My Dear Blogger Friends~~~ I am so excited I can hardly stand it---I have been driving myself nuts as of late--short trip I know---but I am working on a new line of bath and beauty---I have just wrapped up this week with my 16th batch of soap in 10lb logs that need to be cut~~ I am working towards making a new emergence in the natural soap world by cutting the bars to reflect a better size and feel, more homeopathic essential oil based soaps, natural colorings, new packaging and soap set offerings---a better wholesale line and and and----I am making LOTION now too---who knew it was gonna be so darn FUN----I made my own Sweet Annie Oil and have made lotion using that oil---OMG--if you like the smell of Sweet Annie--which has alot of great attributes you will LOVE this lotion! I have gathered all of my implements to put allllll of this together and with any luck (if my family just lets me FLY without any debacles til MONDAY) I will have this up and running---fingers crossed and duct tape ready to use on anyone in this house that messes with this grand plan! Can you feel the determination or WHAT! I can't sore with the Eagles if I am flyin' with the Turkey's---a metaphor for the day!

PS. The picture is one that Ali took last year at our cabin---think SPRING!!!!

A Little Burlap Bear

I just got done making this Burlap Bear---and OMG---I am in LOVE with him---I named him Burley---I hate the pictures I took of him today---so I am gonna have to take another batch tomorrow before he gets listed on EBAY---He is made from a Burlap Coffee Bag and is weighted and has jointed arms and legs and glass eyes---I really wore my patience to a FRAZZLE with sewing and turning his narrow pieces--but we got r done!!!!

Be sure to check in on WSOAPP Market Street Shops---all of us have listed for the 7th of February Launch---it promises to be wonderfully spectacular!!!

Burley on Ebay Listing Link

Happy Valentines Day Gift Sets On Etsy NOW!!!

Happy Valentines Day is RIGHT around the corner---and I just listed 10 gift sets that I am sure will please---they are at a great price point and the shipping is also reduced for quick sale---just my little way of saying thank you thank you thank you to all of my customers---I am truly blessed!!! This is a mere sample of the ones that I have listed---all in Etsy!!!! Gotta run for now---I am supposed to be grocery shopping---yippity dang skippy!!!!

Oh Nooooo!!! My Hopeless Sad Sunday

Contrary to what people may say about the Vikings loss---I for one am very proud of them---it is soooo easy for all of us to sit and scrutinize each and every play---each mistake as if they (the Viking players) were the stupidest people on the planet---Cracks me up to realize that obviously he was a FORCE to be reconned with as they double teamed him on every play---I have to say that I enjoyed each and every minute watching them play from the start of the season to the end. As sad as I am that they didn't win--I am sitting here relishing in the fantastic season they did have. It wasn't just about my cutie patootie Brett Favre--as I am in love with several others on the team---it was about the whole team and what HE did to bring great chemistry and spirit to MN. He made that team rise to the occassion by giving it their all---no matter what---I watched the game in horror to see him get laid out 15 times or more HARD on the ground---I watched his wife and daughter in the stands being upset whenever that would happen---he is in my estimation one of the BEST athletes and QB's EVER---I care not what anyone says about him waivering on coming back or not---he has that right and he has TOTALLY earned that in my opinion--he works so hard each and every game and puts his heart and soul into it---he has built up a HUGE offense and allowed that to be very deep by giving numerous players the opportunities to move the ball. Obviously the best two teams are going to the BIG DANCE---and that is how it should be--those two teams were top of their divisions throughout the season and our loss last night by 3 points proves that we were in line for that to happen--it was a hard game to watch--but I am proud of them and very proud of Brett Favre---Hold your heads up MN---He'll be back---I just KNOW it! It breaks my heart to see how beat up he got----oh---and BTW--- 40 year olds are NOT dead---they just get better with age and have alot more patience with the ball---TRUE THAT!