New Start - the Pursuit of Happiness

Hi, it's been a while since I last blogged but I've made a promise to keep it updated more often. There have been alot of changes in my life the past year. Sooo, I'm making a list of changes and updating my blog as well as creating is one of them. Afterall, as they say happiness is s choice so I am choosing to be happy and count my blessings. I've been busy adding new items to my Etsy Shop. Besides birdhouses, I have been working on picture frames, welcome slates for the fall and Halloween, as well as more ornaments.
Making an effort to network more with others is proving to be a positive thing Here are a few new items that I have recently listed.I hope you enjoy them!

Our limitations - Words of Wisdom

You are the primary power source for your own limitations. Every time you say, out loud or to yourself,” I could never do that" you are affirming your limitations. That little voice can say anything you want it to say. Listen to what you're telling yourself, think about it. Do you really need to be criticizing and limiting yourself? Start being supportive of YOU and watch how quickly your world changes for the better - Mamadou

Will you be the 100th Etsy Customer in my shop? - $10.00 off your next purchase

I just sold my 99th item on Etsy! If you are the 100th buyer, you will receive $10.00 off any additional purchase from my shop! If there is something you are interested in, it may be a good time for you to grab it!

New artisan made, hand painted birdhouses and home decor items have been being added weekly. Look for my new line of hand painted picture frames and wall shelfs to be coming out soon. Happy Spring everyone!!
Here are a few of my new birdhouses

New Original Birdhouses for Spring!!

It's been a busy year with a few family members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Things have finally started to settle down and I have been very busy creating new birdhouses for my shop. I've also added some decorative indoor items as well, so here is a mini-Etsy Preview for you!

Catching Up!

Spring is finally on it's way and I've just realized how LONG it has been since I updated my blog. Alot has happened, some good - some not so good but as the saying goes, "Time heals all wounds".
I have been busy spring cleaning, and creating new birdhouses and art work for my etsy shop. Visit me at www.rachaelsgarden.etsy.com

Here is a preview of my two newest birdhouses!

Words of Wisdom...a Christmas Message from a wise friend

On this day of Christmas giving, choose to offer the greatest, most meaningful and lasting gifts you can give. With every word, with every thought, with every gesture, with every interaction, give love. With Love the impossible becomes real. LOVE is the greatest gift. Love changes lives. Love understands, enables, protects, and inspires. In love is the power of patience and the freedom of forgiveness. Merry Christmas!

WORDS OF WISDOM

Life is not a random accident. Instead of complaining about your circumstances, get busy and create some new ones. Your most treasured dreams are yours for a very good reason. You are the one special person who can make them real. When you give true purpose to each day, even the most difficult challenges will serve to lift you higher. Do yourself a big favor and give this day a meaningful purpose. ARE YOU READY? -Mamadou Diop

New Ornaments

Just listed a brand new ornament I Love You to the Moon and Back Snowman Ornament. I LOVE snowmen as you can see from my shop! Hope you enjoy it! pERSONALIZED free WITH NAME , YEAR, or I can personalize the back if you wish!

Inspirational Words of Wisdom...

I had the wonderful opportunity to work at Artist Row on New Derby Street in Salem, MA this past year. I started in the spring and it ended with a boom on Halloween Night! Besides having the privilege of selling my artwork in such an exclusive art appreciating community, I also had the opportunity to work with some very special people. The rewards of meeting these people and the way my life was touched by them and changed by them....is difficult to express in words. The saying goes that God puts people on your life for a reason and I really feel blessed that my path crossed with some amazing people. One of them is Mamadou Diop. He is from Africa and is living in the United States. He is a Performing Artist and has also won many humanitarian awards. I will be writing more about him soon, but the biggest gift that I received from his was his powerful wisdom. Mamadou shares so many positive quotes..and so much of his wisdom, and with his permission, I am able to share them with you! So, I will be posting periodically some of his "Words of Wisdom" in hopes that even one of them will touch your life and help you to see things in a brighter life! So here we go with my first post

WORDS OF WISDOM



If your thoughts could cause things to initially happen, what woud you think? The fact is that your thoughts directly control your actions and your actions have a major impact on the reality of your life. The quickest way to improve your situation is to improve the way you think. Your actions become more focused on creating value and at the same time, they become more effective. Changing your thinking can change your world!

CYBER MONDAY SALE on ETSY

I am so excited to be holding my very first CYBER MONDAY SALE in my Etsy shop! www,rachaelsgarden.etsy.com .The savings are HUGE! Take 20% 0ff ANY birdhouse, or print in my shop and also look thru the shop for other additional items that are 20% off

FREE SHIPPING IN U.S. on ALL Christmas Ornaments in my shop! This is a great way to not have to deal with the crowds and get some productive shopping done from the comfort of your own home - without using any gas!

Please remember, ALL items in my shop can be personalized for FREE. Birdhouses make a wonderful git for friends and family and can be treasured for years to come. Ask me to paint a "Welcome" sign with the gift receiver's name on it, or even a name plaque above the doorway -I am always more than happy to hear your ideas and work with you! Here are a few samples from my shop! Thank you for looking!