Need Your Input

I've been a very bad blogger lately despite all my claims and efforts that I was going to be better at it.

The good news is that I've been a bad blogger because business is booming and I'm having a very busy season. The bad news is that part of my delay is also due to various viruses that have apparently decided to take up residence in our home. Tis the season as they say!

To make it up to all those who do read my blog, I've decided that I need to give you a free download. And so I have this very cute image (okay, well I think it's cute) that I've titled Teacup Tobogganing and that I'd love to set up in some way for you all to use and enjoy, but I'm stumped. Probably due to lack of brain functioning which would be a direct result of lack of sleep.

And so I'm asking for your help. How would you best like to see this image as a download? Shall I give you choices? Set up a poll? Let's try it and see what happens!

PS - see poll on the right over there!

Thank you for participating!

Rosie's Winter Activities

Introducing Rosie! At least that's what I've chosen to call her and I think she'll eventually grow into it. I haven't heard any complaints from her yet so fingers crossed she'll be content being Rosie.

Rosie has been sitting around on a few scraps of paper for a while now, while other Rosies have been floating around in my head. I only finally decided that it was time to introduce her to the world and let her come into her own.

So here is your first peek at her. And you can purchase her in printable stamp form for your own cardmaking and scrapbooking. She's be ever so happy to make new friends!

There are currently 4 Rosie images available with more to come soon.

Oh, and as an added bonus, there is also a new Winter Eloise available too! I hope you'll come see!

Remember in my shop, you can choose the currency you want to shop in! No more guessing at prices. Hooray!!

Because sometimes...

...you just feel like being a deliquant mum and serving the kids French toast with maple syrup for dinner. And today felt like a good day to do that!

Of course, in France, French toast is not called French toast, but pain perdu instead (translation: lost bread).

Either way, it's still yummy and guaranteed to avoid any arguments from kids. Just what was on the menu this evening.

Blog of the Month and Giveaway

Surprise! It's mine and it's featured over on Fabulous Finds. To be very honest, I have blog envy when I look at Heather's blog. I'm a wee bit jealous. I just love the colours and of course, the polka dots! I guess it's time to revamp the BoulieBlog, but maybe after the holidays.

In the meantime, you can check out the Fabulous Finds blog to sign up for a giveaway to win one of my personalised prints for your child (or someone else's if you want!). It's really perfect timing for the upcoming holidays and what a lovely gift. And you can choose from any of my shops if you are the winner.

So hurry over to Heather's blog and sign up. Couldn't be easier really!

C is for....

...cookie of course!

And because cookies are probably one of my all time favourite things to eat, and 'tis the season for baking and trading and eating cookies, I've created a little ditty for any of you out there planning on a cookie swap coming up.

Just click on the image or find it in the categories on the right (under bits and bobs) and you can download this invitation for free. That's it! Fill it out, send it to a few friends, and you've organised yourself a cookie swap!

And if you're looking for some extra yummy cookies to make, check out the new issue of Modern Handmade Child online magazine for some delicious recipes. It can't get much better than that now can it?

Interview

I wanted to share with all of you an interview I've done for A Mom in Red High Heels. For What? I hear you shouting. For A Mom in Red High Heels ! It's a website for mothers where you will find fashion and beauty tips. And Tammy, who owns the site, runs interviews with real mothers who share their little tips on staying stylish.

You're still laughing aren't you?

Okay, admittedly, I don't have the most stringent of beauty regimes, but there is a little bit there. Okay, maybe just a tiny bit. But something, I promise.

I will be honest and say that when she contacted me I was a bit taken back and thought for sure it must be a hoax. But because I like a good joke as much as the next person, I went and checked out her site and as it turns out, it's not a joke and in fact, the website is very nice! And so I shrugged my shoulders and said, "why not"!

And now here I am! So go everyone and have a look at this very fun and useful website. And as a bonus, you'll all get to see the man in my life....

Preparing for the Chill

Even though it seems like autumn has only just begun, I thought I should really try to get ahead of things, something which is usually quite contrary to my habits. Not contrary to my personality because in my mind I'm a very organised and forward thinking person. However, in my reality things can often be quite different and more often than not, I find myself scrambling at the last minute to achieve what I thought about 6 months prior.

But just to prove that even the seemingly impossible is possible from time to time, I have created 2 new digistamps to help you start thinking of warm cups of cocoa, frosted windows and long walks in the snow. They are now available in the printables section of my shop so all you have to do is purchase and bingo, they are yours to download. Talk about immediate gratification!

Time permitting, I'm planning a few more and so if you have any suggestions please do feel free to let me know. Have fun!