Granola Crowns...

Our daughter-in-law, Jess is an artist. She creates the most wonderful watercolor and oil paintings, and now has a new venture. With two young daughters, she and our son are always busy, but she's found time to make something new and then make it available to others.

 You can always find her busy in her studio, as her girls sit at their own little work stations making art of their own. Right now, her creative outlet is to make colorful felt and fabric crowns for children.

They're suitable for boys or girls and are extremely well-made. She uses beautiful patterned ribbons to embellish the bottom edge of the crown, and the top center peak of the crown sports a fabric-covered button or felt shape (like a heart or bird).

They're perfect for a special party, but they also make children feel special every day of the week. I mean, really. Who wouldn't love to feel like royalty whenever they chose?

You can contact Jess through her Etsy shop, or her email (shown on her business card in the above photo) for pricing or more information. If you're in the Cedarburg, Wisconsin area, her wares are also for sale at the Cedarburg Toy Company. (I've made "Etsy shop" above and the store in Cedarburg active links, so all you have to do is click on them to visit.) I bet you know a little someone who would love to have their own crown!

***I'm writing this post strictly out of love and will receive no compensation (other than hugs) for my endorsement.

UPDATE: Jess asked me to thank all of you for your comments on yesterday's post. She will be listing crowns for boys and girls in her Etsy shop right after Labor Day, so please check back. You can also friend "Granola" on Facebook for her latest updates and newest creations.

And The Winners Are...

Before I announce the winners of my 100th Post Giveaway, I'd like to say just a few things.

I am so grateful to all of you who daily visit my blog and to those who leave comments for me. I can assure you that I read each and every note you leave. They mean so much to me, and they are how I gauge your interest in what I chose to write. I had great fun watching my "followers" numbers increase over the past week, and I hope you'll continue to stop by, read and visit with me as you're able, and recommend me to your friends.

Handsome helped me with the drawing last night. I was as anxious as all the rest of you to see who would win. Here are the results...

#1 - Sharon
from Wildflower House by Sharon Chapman

Sharon will have first pick from the three giveaway sets
#2 - Claudia
from Mockingbird Hill Cottage
Claudia will be able to choose second from the giveaway sets
#3 - Marydon
from Feedsack Fantasy/Blushing Rose Boutique
Marydon will receive the remaining giveaway set

Sharon, please contact me with your choice of the three sets. Claudia, if you could contact me with your first and second choice. You will receive your first choice if Sharon hasn't already chosen it. Otherwise, you'll receive your second choice. All three winners are asked to email me with your full name and address so I'll know where to ship your gifts. Click on the "click here to email me" envelope in my left sidebar. Do not leave this information in a comment to protect your private information please.

Congratulations to each of you - and thank you again to all of you. You mean the world to me!

If you loved the items offered in my giveaway, you can find the scissors fobs in my Etsy store now, and I will be offering the Longaberger Basket Birds Nest Button Jars for purchase very soon. I'll write a post to let you know when they're available.

The artwork behind the bowl I used for the drawing is a watercolor done by my daughter-in-law, Jessica. This piece was a lovely gift to me this week. If you like her art, you can contact her through her Keller Fine Art blog (I've made her blog title a link for you). She has a link there to galleries that carry her pieces. Thank you again, Jess. I really, really love this piece...and you, too!

Giveaway Update:
Sharon chose Giveaway Set #1 (The Grace Fragrance Set). Claudia chose Giveaway Set #3 (The Birds Nest Button Jar and owl pincushion). Marydon will receive Giveaway Set #2 (The Lazy Daisy Tea Towel and Ribbon Embroidery Pincushion Set). Congratulations, Gals! Your gift sets will be mailing out on Tuesday.