jdavissquared is back...

The shop will re-open on Monday! 

Now excuse me while I prepare....

Store Closing {temporarily} August 24th...

I've known {and had displayed in my shop announcements} that I would be closing the shop around Labor Day for quite some time.  As my belly has gotten bigger and bigger, and I can now barely fit in the school desk that I paint at, I've decided......its' time.  One week from today, on Friday August 24th, jdavissquared's Etsy shop will be closing it's virtual doors for the remainder of 2012!  Such a bittersweet decision!  It's no secret that I love my little shop and all the great customers that find their way to me.  But, I'm also really excited to finish up my orders and then concentrate on all things baby! 

If you've had your eye on something in the shop, don't delay!  I have not set a date for re-opening, but I anticipate it being sometime early next year.  I'm looking forward to coming back in the new year with lots of new designs, and maybe even some new products. 

I'll still be around here on the blog, and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@jdavissquared).

Thank you to everyone for your continued support!  Even though it's being cut short, 2012 was an amazingly successful year for jdavissquared on Etsy!

On the verge of nesting....

I'll be 28 weeks pregnant tomorrow.  28!  That means, I'm officially entering my third trimester, which completely blows my mind.  I guess I expected these weeks to crawl by, but they have just flown!

With time whizzing by, I've started  a few lists of things that MUST get done before this little one makes his/her appearance.  Some things are absolute musts, like getting registered at the hospital, and others are musts in my head, but probably not mandatory, like organizing the pantry.

My etsy shop has been showing steady growth all year {which is fantastic!} but it's going to have to go on the back burner for a while.  I've had an announcement on the front page for some time warning customers that I'll be closing down around Labor Day for the remainder of 2012, reopening sometime in early 2013.  As of this moment, I have 13 piggy banks, a growth chart, and a toy box to paint......yeah.  I'm busy!  Problem is, my attention is getting pulled more and more toward nesting!  Jon and I were discussing when to close up shop over the weekend. {Oh, it also doesn't help that I'm about 1/8 inch away from not fitting in my school desk that I paint at anymore.  Belly's getting big!}  I hate to close up the shop, because I love it so much!  And, I can't help but wonder if my customers will return in the new year after I'm gone for so long.

But, I also know that I need this time before BabyD comes to prepare not only our home, but my heart.  I need time to sit and contemplate this magnificent change that is coming.
To soak in this time with my husband.
And to scrub the crap outta every inch of this house.  

I'll be making a decision on the official closing date this week.  So, if you're wanting anything from jdavissquared in the next 4-5 months, you better get on over there!  ;)

Does anyone have experience with closing shop for an extended leave?  I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

A few fun finds....

Spring has definitely sprung in Kansas City, and has brought with it allergies from hell!  I'm suffering through over here.  So far, today seems to be a little better.  Maybe that Claritin is finally working its magic?

Anywho....

It's Tuesday!  You know what that means!  Fun finds.  Yep, here we go....

This shop has tons of cute tees made in Turkey.  I love so many of their designs, but this one caught my eye.  {no pun intended.  ha!}

Green Cat Eyes T-Shirt by nikacollection on Etsy

 I've always been a little intrigued with air plants, and this shop has some really interesting ones.  Prices seem reasonable to me too!  

Tillandsia filifolia// Air Plant via seaandasters on Etsy

 And finally, I love the patina on this Egyptian Scarab necklace.  Bonus, it's supposed to be good luck!

Egyptian Scarab Necklace by SilentRoses on Etsy

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I am linking up to Yes, Teacher's Tickle me Tuesday post. Hop over and check out the other great finds!

2trUe Giveaway

I recently met Maggie from 2trUe on Etsy forums.  

She makes the cutest headbands!  And, let me tell ya, I could use one today here in Kansas.  The wind is blowing like crazy!  One of these would really help keep my locks in check.  

 Like this one.

and, this one.

They're nice and wide, and come in all kinds of fun colors and patterns. 

She even makes matching ones for little girls and their dolls!  How precious is that!?

Well, lucky for you readers, Maggie's offered up two headbands to readers of this blog!  That means there'll be two winners!  

Up for grabs:

Winner #1 will take home the Stenciled Cobalt Blue Floral Headband

Winner #2 will receive the Super Soft Magenta Knit Headband

Not sure which I'm more jealous of!  

Make sure you check out 2trUe on Etsy and all her designs.

Another giveaway by means of Rafflecopter!  I'm really liking it...

This just in...

The new Easter Baskets are in the shop!  I absolutely love the baskets for this year.  They are brightly colored, and oh-so-cute.  Quantities are limited, so order early!  Please feel free to share with your friends and family too.

{wink}

 

 Aren't they cute?!