holiday shop 2014

Behind the Moon Beadworks will be at the Holiday Shop at South Butler Primary School in Saxonburg PA tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8:30.  If you are in the area we would love to see you there!  Enjoy some yummy refreshments as you peruse the festive offerings of several local vendors and business owners. 

Support your local businesses this holiday season!

trimmings & trappings

I think everyone would agree that moving at Christmastime is something you try to avoid at all costs.  Unfortunately sometimes it can't be avoided.  It's hard to feel festive when your walls are bare and there are boxes everywhere.  We did manage to put up our Christmas tree, Santa needs somewhere to bring presents don't ya know ;)  We are doing our best to get into the spirit despite the fact that our home is becoming increasingly barren.

There is something to be said for preparing your home and making it a joyous reflection of the season.  Giving your children the wonder of Christmas magic, the sparkly lights, the heartwarming smells, showing them the significance that something really big is about to happen...celebrating Christ our Savior's birth.  Showing His love through so many ways.

So while there's not much festive decorating, cookie baking, twinkly light hanging, etc going on for us this year, I've decided to live vicariously through these beautiful images from my Holiday Cheer Pinterest board.  Follow me on Pinterest here!

Let's get to it shall we?

how I would love to walk up to this front door, real live greenery is my fav

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can a kitchen sink get any cuter

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absolutely making these lighted Christmas "presents" for on the front porch next year

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how about these sweet nests full of presents

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epsom salts make the perfect snowscape

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simply and adorable

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I think we could all use a little more jingle in our lives...am I right?

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December 2014...it's so ON baby!

How will you be decorating this year?  I truly hope all of you are having joyful holiday season and letting your creative juices flow!

I've also asked all that follow on IG to share their posts that mark the Christmas spirit with #holidayjoy, will you join in the fun?  Follow me on IG here.

Have a wonderful week my friends!

New to the Shop

Here's a bunch new lovelies that have found their way to my shop!

I'm busy gearing up for the Happy Days Handmade Holiday Market.

You know....creating new designs.....restocking some best sellers... and generally just having some fun :)

Get ready y'all, it's coming!  The market starts on October 20th.

{1} carved rosewood earrings
{2}carved rosewood bracelet
{3}spring fling earrings
{4}red howlite and turquoise bracelet
{5}red howlite chip earrings
{6}crystal rose and quartz bracelet
{7}olive crackle agate chandelier earrings
{8}olive crackle agate necklace

Support America's artisans and buy handmade this holiday season!

Happy Days Handmade Holiday Market

I know there are weird people out there that don't like to think about Christmas until December but when something as fun as Hannah's Handmade Holiday Market comes along you just CAN'T resist!

All handmade items, in one easy place.

Oh yeah, AND there will be special discounts and giveaways to partake in too!

The market will run from October 20th to December 31st.

Guess who will be participating...

Yours truly of course!

Be sure to check out all the handmade goodness for your holiday gift giving!

Support handmade artisans and receive a unique product to delight those on your list.

Have fun with it girls!