tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post4660440890037031746..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: GratefulnessTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-39598993458694976972011-11-27T18:37:52.835-06:002011-11-27T18:37:52.835-06:00Your last comments -- that's something I'v...Your last comments -- that's something I've been thinking about for a long time.Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-22155008478571164242011-11-27T10:35:59.722-06:002011-11-27T10:35:59.722-06:00Erin, you are not going to believe this one. You ...Erin, you are not going to believe this one. You already know that I am eternally grateful for you and your inspiration but this time it has taken on a life of it's own. In accepting your color challenge an unbelievably wonderful thing occurred. As I have been working on this challenge I have taken on a whole new venture that I never thought was possible. As I began, as usually happens when you make me step out of my box, inspiration struck. I am making my very first tutorial AND the plan is that I will be opening an Etsy shop of my own! I never thought this was going to happen and for that once again my dear sweet friend I am truly grateful for all you have done for me since I stumbled upon your blog. You are a true heart and friend I plan to get to know more over the years. <br />Hugs Always<br />KristenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-3583563846315759082011-11-26T07:28:12.671-06:002011-11-26T07:28:12.671-06:00My blessing in disguise-- my husband and I worked ...My blessing in disguise-- my husband and I worked our little fingers to the bone to establish an upholstery shop, not just any upholstery shop, but one specializing in the careful and artistic restoration of the furniture of the 18th & 19th century. We did work for the Statehouse of Vermont, re-working the Victorian settees in the Governor's Office and also his ceremonial chair, made from the wood of Old Ironsides, the U.S.S. Constitution. But the economic downturn put us out of business. So my husband was lucky enough to find work in a local family-owned factory. And I get to stay home and do art all day. So we went from a business requiring about 80 hours a week, dealing with (often) stingy and whining clients to a life where my husband goes to work happy, comes home happy, has time to do what he loves to do and so do I. A true blessing in disguise! Thanks Erin, for remembering so much about us all and what's more, for caring about us. And thanks for letting us share our stories! Happy Thanksgiving!Stories They Tellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162254176855830546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-3889921916462922962011-11-25T17:46:18.642-06:002011-11-25T17:46:18.642-06:00Congratulations on your blogoversary Erin! I love...Congratulations on your blogoversary Erin! I love your work and you inspire me to create and blog more - yes, even when it seems that no one is noticing or reading. <br />Hope your days will be blessed always. - MichelleThe Cabby Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843339127827492924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-27911523240834709742011-11-23T12:36:24.787-06:002011-11-23T12:36:24.787-06:00I'm grateful for YOU, Miss Erin, for constantl...I'm grateful for YOU, Miss Erin, for constantly being awesome in so many ways.<br /><br />The one blessing in disguise that I'm grateful for is my dad's recent and second diagnosis of cancer, and that there was even a diagnosis to begin with (giving us a starting point for treatment). I'm grateful that he has health insurance. I'm grateful that he's upbeat. And I'm grateful that the treatment seems to be relatively non-invasive, giving him a sense of independence.<br /><br />I'm just flat out grateful for family, in general.Brandi Husseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130818828716564746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-72088221407874844412011-11-23T11:55:01.759-06:002011-11-23T11:55:01.759-06:00My blessing in disguise is this... I started my Et...My blessing in disguise is this... I started my Etsy shop this last spring at my husband and best friend's urging. I have had some sales but have honestly not made a profit at all yet. And it has been discouraging. However choosing to do this business has reminded me that not only am I a mommy, but I am a person. I have gotten out of my little SAHM cycle a bit. I've made incredible friends and met so many inspiring people. I am grateful for this, for a chance to feel like a person apart from my children again, even if it isn't really profitable the way I hoped it would be yet. :) <br />Thank you, Erin, for being one of those people I admire, that inspires me. <3 Have a wonderful holiday!SoulsFireDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889956800503715511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-8090349112495596812011-11-23T10:29:42.198-06:002011-11-23T10:29:42.198-06:00My blessing in disguise was having an abnormal mam...My blessing in disguise was having an abnormal mammogram, then another mammogram, a sonogram and finally a needle biopsy of my left breast. For a whole month, I didn't know if I had cancer. This pause for health caused me to be more patient and knd with myself. I decided to give up a few extracurricular responsibilities in order to put my health and family first. I found out 4 days before the opening night of a show that I was co-producing, that I was cancer-free.. The tests came back negative. The gift is that I am making more time for myself and appreciating even more every moment with my two little boys. Happy Thanksgivng to you and yours! Cristna. author@firkinfiction.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661645385916955881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-66996176532335228202011-11-23T07:23:44.215-06:002011-11-23T07:23:44.215-06:00Hey Miss Erin! Love the pendants and how wonderful...Hey Miss Erin! Love the pendants and how wonderful that you made them unique to each person, very special indeed!<br />My hidden blessing....hmmmm, I would have to say our move to Tennessee. Who would have thought it would have enriched our lives so much and brought us closer as a family.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-90126758487368477302011-11-23T07:23:30.521-06:002011-11-23T07:23:30.521-06:00Happy Anniversary, Erin!
We just celebrated a mi...Happy Anniversary, Erin! <br />We just celebrated a milestone--the shop had it's 5th anniversary on November 18! Wow!<br /><br />Hmmm...something hidden to be grateful for. My recent surgery. Even though it means, without a doubt, that I will never have children of my own, I'm grateful to the Dr who finally listened to me that something was wrong. I know that I can go on from here, healthier and stronger. It may be sad to some that I will miss out on bearing children, but it's been a blessing to me. <br /><br />I've been thinking about you often over the last few weeks. Hope you are doing well. And I'm glad to hear that you are spending time with those not connected to the internet. Those relationships are so important!<br />Many Hugs,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652030221444100995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-62152772611156636202011-11-23T06:25:12.945-06:002011-11-23T06:25:12.945-06:00Erin, happy blogoversary! And once again you find ...Erin, happy blogoversary! And once again you find the words to describe what I love abaout the blogger-world. To know, that are friends on the other side of the globe how feel the same - for that I'm deeply - grateful! Happy thanksgiving!steufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734019874159488510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-20471813521213411582011-11-22T20:17:17.687-06:002011-11-22T20:17:17.687-06:00I am thankful for this lovely blogging/beading com...I am thankful for this lovely blogging/beading community which you have created from your heart and your blog. <br /><br />I lost my teaching job a couple of years ago and I DO miss the classroom -- but, now that I have a different job with a totally different environment and with completely different people -- I love my work!<br /><br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday,<br />EmandaEmandaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908128665226502895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-34539508771293537292011-11-22T17:27:45.496-06:002011-11-22T17:27:45.496-06:00on a daily basis i try to embrace the balance of l...on a daily basis i try to embrace the balance of life - the opportunity that has arisen because of a personality i had no control over, the knowledge that by experiencing deep grief i can appreciate great joy, the understanding that we make choices throughout each day that affect ourselves and others (and we can make great ones if we are attentive)... <br />happy thanksgiving erin -mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-65881090201412543862011-11-22T15:54:49.696-06:002011-11-22T15:54:49.696-06:00Erin,
'love your pendants and the messages th...Erin, <br />'love your pendants and the messages they express, and maybe some secrets people have kept closed up inside themselves.<br />I enjoy your writings, admire your work, 'glad to be a beading buddy. You are a great inspiration.<br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.<br />I will as well, because I know how blessed I am. I have been on the other side of things.<br />Chriscw whitedogjewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182502175206884857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-16587943368450833422011-11-22T12:41:15.469-06:002011-11-22T12:41:15.469-06:00Erin,
I really enjoyed the Simple Truths sampler...Erin, <br /><br />I really enjoyed the Simple Truths sampler club and hope to re-join again next year (if you still have it). Your lovely charms and pendants have opened my eyes, and taught me to look closer, and to express my wishes.<br /><br />My blessing in disguise came when the large company that I had worked for 18 years was closed when the company chose to outsource all our work. I was devistated, lost, and frantic, depressed. Who would want to hire a middle-aged woman with little computer skills? But in the end, I became a stay-at-home mom, working part time here and there to keep my skills sharp. I was able to watch my kids grow up, attend their school functions, and eventually began my jewelry making business.<br /><br />I'm thankful for all the friendships I've found in this blogging world. I'm thankful for my talents--of which I often doubt. And I'm thankful for the full support of my family, even when I lose track of time and don't get supper ready, or make them go into a bead shop, or help lug heavy tables and sit with me during a show. <br /><br />Have a Blessed Thanksgivng!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com