Where I've been hiding...

Welcome to our "little" project and the sole reason I've been away from blogging for so long...

Our "new" property complete with white barn and 150 year old stone house. We started "renovating" November 2010 with a complete gutting of the house and addition of the new structure. If you're curious and want to see more photos you can check out our blog dedicated to the project http://oldstonefarmhouse.blogspot.com/.

And what does this have to do with Whimsy House, besides taking a lot of time and attention away from creating? Well, along with a lovely home for our family, I personally will be gaining an AMAZING studio all for me!! It is located above the garage with a funky ceiling and two dormers. Here is the door entering my little slice of heaven.

Dormer facing the front of the house which looks over our drive way and onto a lovely tree.

GIANT closet on the back wall... Oh, the organization that will be happening - I can't wait!

The view out my back dormer window. I'll be able to watch the girls play while I create away!

Sure to be an inspiring space to work in, my little Sophie is already hard at work creating something wonderful out of saw dust. My girls will have a little corner to themselves as well, to support their creative endevors. I love it and am excited by the mere notion of space that will be dedicated to Whimsy House and possibly the rebirth of In Home Designs - my interior design business that took back burner when my second daughter was born premature. I hope to blog more frequently as we proceed so that I can share the progress. Lots of Whimsy Love!

XOXO Molly

Craftstravaganza!

Whimsy House is proud to have been accepted as a vendor at this years Craftstravaganza in St. Paul, Minneasota. I hope to see you there! Enjoy this press release about the event...

6th Annual Craftstravaganza scheduled for April 30

Rogue Art Show Celebrates 6 Years Promoting Local Handmade Goods

ST. PAUL, MN --- On Saturday, April 30, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds' Fine Arts Building will open its doors to over 70 artists and thousands of returning attendees in the 6th annual St. Paul Craftstravaganza. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can browse tables bursting with handmade crafts and meet creators, including 34 artisans new to the show. The Minnesota Center for Book Arts and the Textile Center will be conducting workshops throughout the day. The first 100 shoppers will receive free swag bags with samples of vendors’ work and other goodies.

This year’s new artisans and products include: The Elixery vegan lipstick Ugly Baby suction-cup shower art Juicytoots cloth diapers Sprouting Soles baby shoes Innad vinyl wallets ...and many more!

Craftstravaganza founder Andy Krueger said, “Our change of weekends has opened the door to more new participants than ever before. Craftstravaganza vendors are carefully curated for quality and variety, and this year's selection is especially exciting."

The Season of Love

So sorry to be missing lately!

Life has been crazy busy and exciting since the start of the new year. We have been making slow and steady progress on our house construction - a major and necessary distraction from my world of Whimsy House. You can follow our trials, tribulations and occasional celebrations on my house blog ~ Old Stone Farm House. Meanwhile I've been designing a few new goodies in anticipation of the upcoming Fall in Love with Handmade trunk show on the calendar for Sunday, February 6th at The Glitter Workshop here in Madison. The heart brooches above have just been listed on Etsy and similar ones will be available at the show. Lots of other new designs are dancing in my head, ready to be born... hoping to find some time to work on them this weekend. So, with the season of LOVE in full swing I send you a hug and thank you for your patience while I'm in the middle of a construction zone.

XOXO Molly

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Many thanks to all my family, friends and Whimsy House shoppers for making 2010 a fantastic year. Now, on to the Year of the Rabbit ~ 2011.

"According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise."

Sounds good to me! Warm wishes for a happy new year to you and yours. In appreciation, enjoy 20% off your purchase at Whimsy House now through Friday, January 7th by using coupon code THANKS at check out - your discount will automatically be applied.

Cheers!

XOXO Molly