Hudson Valley Etsy (New York)

Friday, November 8, 2013

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Elena Rosenberg is keeping us on our toes! After a successful 3-day event at Purchase last weekend she moves on over to Connecticut and this weekend she will be exhibiting and selling her hand knit and hand crocheted accessories and jewelry at CraftWestport in Westport, CT, along with over 150 other artisans.
CraftWestport takes place at Staples High School in Westport and will be open to shoppers Saturday, November 9, 10AM-6PM and Sunday, November 10, 10AM-5PM.

Elena Rosenberg

Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Creating Success from the Inside Out: Acknowledge Your Successes

Just the other day when I was browsing my Kindle, I decided to wipe the virtual dust from Jack Canfield's Success Principles and started reading it again. It's the kind of book you can read over and over or just pick up and read a chapter whenever you have time or inclination. Each chapter stands alone as a success principle in and of itself.

The chapter I read that really resonated with me has to do with acknowledging your past and present successes, both large and small. If you're anything like me, you let your inner critic get the best of you sometimes (more often than I would like to admit here!). When the voice inside your head that criticizes you for not getting all those items you made added to Etsy that day or for locking your keys in your car, or for eating that cookie that you didn't need (and then eating 3 more), it can be damaging to your psyche. After all, we attract to us what we most think about.

Canfield offers several suggestions for kicking the habit of negative thinking about yourself and your actions. One strategy he recommends that intrigued me is what he calls the "Mirror Exercise". To do this, you stand in front of a mirror every night for 3 minutes, look yourself in the eye, and appreciate your achievements that day. By achievements, he's not talking about things like making 10 sales on Etsy or running a marathon, although those would count too! Rather, he means all of the little things that you do each and every day that make a positive difference in your life and the lives of those you love, work with, and interact with in general. You could appreciate the fact that you ate a healthy breakfast, that you got your butt to the gym, or even that you told your kids how much you love them. Whatever you can think of, say it. Then when you are done, tell yourself, "I love you".

It sounds very corny, I know... But I am so dying to try this. Canfield reported that after 40 days of doing this exercise faithfully, he had eradicated all that negative self talk he had previously experienced. I am going to try this and I hope you try it too!

Monday, November 4, 2013

Meet our new members! November 2013 part 2

I know you've been waiting patiently for the next set of new members! So here they are, don't forget to say hello. And if you missed the first batch, check them out here.

Circles Fiber Art Quilt Wall Hanging by ForComfortQuilts

ForComfortQuilts sews in Westchester county, NY. Not only are their quilts made to be functional and cozy, some are one of a kind artworks made to hang on your wall. They almost make me look forward to a cuddly winter. Almost. I hope you'll give them a welcome as warm as a quilt!

Upcycled Wool Plebe Mini Zipper Pouch by STRUCTUREbags

Brenda Guyader of STRUCTUREbags does her work in West Point, NY. She makes some wonderful and eco friendly bags, purses, and totes. All use high quality upcycled materials like cotton and wool, they look almost as cozy as a quilt! Welcome to the team!

Honey thyme lemon cough syrup on her tumblr by medicinegardens

Ustya of High Falls, NY, makes "artfull and herbal body care" for medicinegardens. Currently, her shop is on vacation, but it should be back soon. Until then check out her tumblr for some super scrumptious photos. Glad to have you!

Hell Yes Octopus. Women's t-shirt by TheShaykiShop

Shayski prints his t-shirts in Kingston, NY, for his etsy TheShaykiShop. He works with water-based silkscreen ink on soft t-shirts. He has some awesome graphic designs, some even glow in the dark, and do you see that octopus? (Yes, I am easily excited). Hope you like it here!

Handmade Beaded Necklace, Feather and Glass Bubble by ScrapsandPaper

Audrey Lodato of ScrapsandPaper does her work in Newburgh, NY. She specializes in jewelry and photography with a natural bend, using some natural materials like shells and stones. Her work had a very sophisticated and peaceful vibe as well that I really enjoy. Hello!

whew! There were a ton of great new members this month! I hope you'll check them all out and maybe find an awesome holiday gift for someone. See you next time!

Amber

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Vacation Travel: Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Beginning around St. Margaret's Bay for a sailing regatta, we continued our exploration of Nova Scotia's natural beauty.

An abundance of water views

Great breeze for sailing!

Wild flowers every where!

Quiet little inlets, tiny private beaches

Former fishing shacks, now homes

At the eastern mouth of St. Margaret's Bay is the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse. There the landscape suddenly changed to the sparse vegetation and rocky shoreline of Maine.

Peggy's Cove, still a working fishing village. We came at dusk and we felt as if we had stepped into the past.

Jody

www.astudiobythesea.etsy.com

Friday, November 1, 2013

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

One day there is Halloween and the next the Holiday craft fairs are starting. How about making this Holiday season a relaxing one and shopping handmade for all your friends and family (and don't forget yourself!)

The Hudson Valley Etsy Team has you covered this weekend.

Elena Rosenberg will be at Crafts at Purchase at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, in Westchester Country, on Friday, November 1, 3PM-8PM, Saturday, November 2, 10AM-6PM and Sunday, November 3, 11AM-5PM.