new shop

i am so excited to announce my new shop!

i am still working on it, but i could not wait to share it with you.

check it out and let me know what you think

blessings,

mother's day

mother's day is in 2 weeks

are you still looking for that special gift for that special mom?

are you ready to mark that off your to-do-list?

these frames are a great gift

and are super easy

to change out your favorite photo

{of the day...week...month...season..}

any mom would love

to set out pictures

of their children, grandchildren,

family, friends, pets..

your order can also be mailed and gift wrapped right to that special mom

AND

you can also enjoy 15% off your order {before shipping}

until Saturday April 24th
so hurry and place your order today

all you have to do is head over to my shop

if you do not see the colors/design you are looking for I can custom make something just for your loved one

happy mother's day!

{enjoy 15% off, put "Mother's Day" in the comments section at checkout}

thank you!

oh my goodness! it has been so hard to sit down and get on my computer the last 2 weeks.. {it should have been easier because Deacon has been with my parents last week and this week}

i want to thank everyone who came to the barn sale last weekend!

we had another successful sale

this barn sale was fun because there were 6 of us and i got to meet more very talented women. it always amazes me how hollie transforms this {beautiful} barn into a show room! i'm in Awww everytime i walk in!

decorating for this barn sale was fun because it was springtime and we used hay, birds nests, eggs, garden items, and lots of beautiful flowers...{and there was no snow on the ground like last time}

since there were more of us.. that meant more stuff to fill the barn with.

the barn was full.. inside & outside!

besides a little shower storm here and there the weather was nice.

not too hot, not too cold

we are planning another barn sale in september

if you would like to be added to our email list {leave a comment}

i am looking forward to seeing everyone again!

thanks again for supporting us

blessings,

Hello

I'm still here!

Today is he first day I have had time to get on the computer...and I really should be cleaning my very m.e.s.s.y house! Our Christmas decorations are still up, our suitcases are still out from being at my parents for the Holidays, laundry needs to be put up, we desperately need to go to the grocery store, Deacon wants to wrap everything he can find and mail it to his Mimi & Pop-Pop {because he says we either do not need it any more or we have 2}, Ice Age is on for the 100th time, toys are every where, I need to mail frames this week, I have a show I need to get ready for in February, and Tristan started school today so we are back into a routine.

Here is a small recap of 2009:

{Tristan turned 8, Deacon turned 4, Griffin was born, beach, pool, Colorado, baseball, parks, school parties, plays, Abilene, Waco,...}

It is hard to believe I have already been home 1 semester from teaching. I have enjoyed every second being at home with my boys! My business has been a lot of fun and its amazing how much it has grown over the past 4 months. I have met so many talented women and had a blast doing shows.

Just Simply Southern in 2009:

{started blogging, opened etsy store, stopped teaching 1st grade, focused more on Just Simply Southern, blog had a big makeover, featured on these amazing websites: Nesting Place, The Lettered Cottage, Fabulous K, Her Southern Charm, Gussy, Deal Seaking Mom, It's So Cheri, The DIY Showoff, and The Design Girl. Participated in several shows: Junior League Christmas Show, Quiant Market Place, & a Barn Sale. Decorated several homes over the past 4 months. What a year!}

This year was filled with many blessings and memories that I will cherish forever!

Looking forward to 2010

Blessings,

SALE :: 2 days only ::

Still Need gifts for the Holidays? {me too!}

These frames make great gifts for teachers, family, friends, boys, girls, babies... or for yourself.

Enjoy 15% off your entire order.

Email me and title it SALE

I will send you a new Paypal ticket.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Gifts

Don't forget:

Order before December 18th: Get it before Christmas

Order after December 19th: I will ship out the week of January 5th

{thank you so much for checking out my Etsy store!}

The Barn Sale

{This has to be the neatest barn I have ever seen! Hollie you did an awesome job remolding it}

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I had the amazing privilege to participate in this Barn Sale with some very sweet, extremely talented ladies this past weekend.

{Liz, Hollie, Joan, and Me}

You would never know by looking at these pictures that the day before the Barn Sale it snowed in Houston! It was so pretty! Where we live the snow actually stuck on the ground and on the roof tops of houses...gorgeous! The snow made us a little worried if people were going to show up for the sale. Well, people did show up and we had a great time!

{a beautiful Christmas Tree was decorated as the guests walked in to shop}

{lovely snacks & drinks to enjoy while shopping}

It was sooo hard not bringing home everything in this barn! I did find some great Christmas presents there. One just happen to be for ME :)

As soon as I walked into the Barn my eyes looked at this b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l brown couch. I immediately started thinking of all the reasons why I n-e-e-e-e-d-e-d this couch! I took a picture of it to take home and really think about it. I emailed it to my best friend and ask her opinion... and continued to dream about it...

Well, it got a new home Saturday morning...yep! you guessed it...MINE! I could not let this beauty get away from me.

{what a great Christmas present from my dear sweet husband! thanks honey}

Thanks Hollie for including me in your Barn Sale! It was so nice meeting you all. I can't wait until we do it again in the Spring.

{I'll post pictures of my new adorable couch as soon as my house is clean, decorated for Christmas, and I take pictures}

:: Better mail out orders today and clean my house up! it's been neglected too long! ::

Merry Christmas!

Shopping for Christmas?

These handcrafted wooden distressed frames make great gifts! Order Soon to get your frames in time for Christmas.

:: Visit my Shop ~ New Frames are available ::

One More Day

{found to use on one of my displays}

This Halloween was a little different for us this year. My parents took Deacon home with them since I have been so busy making frames and getting ready for Market. He has been away all week and I finally get to see him tomorrow! I am so excited!

{kaleb, best friend leah, me, & tristan}

I have so many new frames I need to post on my Etsy store... there is not enough hours in a day for me to do everything I need to do.

Tomorrow I'm driving 6 hours and heading to Christmas Carousel. I have been working sooo hard these past 21 days to make as many frames as my little hands can make. I am excited to say so far I have gone over my goal by 50! Over the past 21 days I have made over 250 frames, several clipboards, some mini's, name boards, and painted a piece of furniture for one of my displays...

{before picture.. of my cheap antique store find-- also to use as one of my displays}

I can't wait to show you what it looks like now.

I will post about it soon.

Thank You everyone that helped me over the past 3 weeks!

Looking forward to My First Christmas Carousel.

Blessings!

New Line :: Amy Butler ::

I have a new line that is absolutely adorable!

Amy Butler has some amazing fabric, colors, and designs.

Take a look for yourself:

My frames also have a new look. Can you find it?

Look for this new line in my shop soon!

:: have a very blessed day ::

Busy! Busy!

I have been so busy this past week! I have a booth at a Local Christmas Show the first weekend in November...I have been making frames..and more frames..and more frames! I have only had 21 days to make over 200 frames... So, needless to say the computer has not been on my mind. I had a small problem last week and my Mom & Grandmother drove 6 hours to come and help me. I am soo thankful they came! I could not have taken care of my family, made frames, painted, cut material/paper, made clipboards, etc... if they had not come. My Dad even drove up yesterday and totally surprised me! Thanks Dad! I am SO glad to announce we completed 90 frames!! This morning they loaded up and took 2 car loads back with them.. along with my Precious son Deacon.

Now I have only 100 frames left to do this week...

only...

I need more Diet Coke..

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{Bye, Bye Frames...See you in a week}

{Something is NEW at Just Simply Southern}

I will try posting pictures tonight on what I have been doing this week.

:: Sale ::

I am offering 15% off to the next 5 orders on my Etsy Store!!

Email me and we can make a special frame just for you!

{These make great gifts for friends & family...or for yourself...}

Also, you can head on over to It's So Very Cheri Giveaway- FREE Just Simply Southern FRAME!!

Frames

I have been working on more frames... I will be adding more frames on Etsy this week. Check back soon!

Deacon and I just arrived at my parents house last night. I am decorating their house for Fall. One of my favorite time of the year {besides Christmas}.

I'll post pictures soon.

{Just Simply Southern Giveaway}

I am having my

1st Giveaway

at Just Simply Southern

Here is how you can win a FREE FRAME:

:: write a comment on what you would do with a FREE frame

:: Become one of my lovely Followers

:: What colors you would like on your frame

:: Tell your friends about the giveaway

:: Giveaway ends Saturday at midnight

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I feel so Blessed!

God has truly giving me one amazing life. Now don't get me wrong..I have had some mountains to climb {high mountains}. But, everyday I get out of bed I feel truly blessed. I have an amazing husband, 2 handsome boys, a great family, parents that stood by me no matter what and raised me in a loving Godly home. I am so glad I have the opportunity to stay at home with my sweet little boy, Deacon Reese! Now we definitely are "cutting" back on a lot of "things" that we got to do when I was teaching and making money. Now, we are teaching our boys {more than ever} that money does not grow on trees and we cannot go to Sonic everyday to get a slush.. {there response is "Mom, just use Dad's money"...} I have enjoyed waking the boys up in the morning, taking/picking Tristan up from school, helping him with his homework, and making homemade cookies after school.

Good Luck

&

Have a blessed day,

{Frames}

Have I told you..

I love making these frames!

I ran across a frame I did at Christmas and Oh...have they changed! I have had so much fun working with my Dad! He cuts all of my wood and gives it that special touch to make them stand out {& different from all of the rest}.

Want to get your hands on one..

Check out my etsy store

or

email me {mailto:%7Bjust_simplysouthern@yahoo.com}

to get your own custom frame.

I've been having F-U-N!

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{hang a collage on your wall}

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{name boards}

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{mini}

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{medium clip frame}

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