Did that really just happen?

Embellished Living is having an amazing couple of months!  In the past 2 months we have had over 40,000 views on Etsy, and we have almost reached 100 sales!  (Let me just say most of those sales have been for multiple items)  We just shipped our first item to Switzerland and officially became international!  As if all of those things were not amazing enough we were contacted by Kirsten Krason,an Interior Designer in Utah who wanted to feature out monogram wreath on her segment on her local news station!!  I told you it was amazing!  On Friday, December 2, 2011 the segment aired.  So surreal!  We are about 5 minutes into the segment!  Thank you Kirsten and Studio 5!

Embellished Living's 15 minutes of fame


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Black Friday?

Black Friday and the unofficial start to holiday shopping is just around the corner, however, we're pretty sure holiday shopping has already begun on Etsy since this isn't even all the boxes we shipped yesterday!

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

 

Our most popular item to date has been our monogram wreath.  People have fallen in love with it, and it has brought us to places we only hoped for when we started our company back in February.  We have people at shows that cannot believe that they are meeting the people who originated it's popular design that they have been accustomed to seeing pinned all over Pinterest, it is so strange and flattering.  It has been such a crazy and exciting time for us!  Knowing that people want to have our product as decor for their wedding day, or to give a loved one as a gift, or to hang on their own front door is such a thrill.  Seeing our products being pinned on pinterest and featured on blogs is simply amazing.  We are now coming across copycat versions, and while that part of it can be a little hard to swallow (especially since we have found local people doing it)  we are just amazed that all of this is taking place and could not be more excited about the future of Embellished Living!!

How lucky are we?

How lucky are we?  We were able to snag the Nashville area's best photographer recently to come and take some photos of our stuff!  Kate Crafton is amazing and has a fantastic eye, but we were still surprised at how beautifully she captured our products in her photos.  We have all long enjoyed her taking photos of our families so we really had no doubt that she would do some incredible work for us.  Thank you so much Kate for helping make the images of our items go from ordinary to extraordinary!  

What can you do with this?

Let us show you!  Just like our motto... ordinary to extraoridnary! 

The plain glass block can be embellished to show off your favorite drink.



 

These blocks are 5.5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide and sell for $20.

The plain glass block can be used as a night light for your child(ren).



These night lights give off the perfect amount of light for your little and not so little ones.  Each block comes with the light and the stand.  With the stand the blocks measure 7 inches high and 5.5 inches wide.



The lighted glass blocks also make wonderful house warming gifts!



With a last name or just an initial, this lighted block would be a perfect idea for a new home owner or a newly married couple.



The plain blocks can also be embellished to celebrate the holidays.

Choose from one of the above or come up with your own idea, and email us at embellishedliving@gmail.com.  We LOVE custom orders!

Our Upcoming Events

If you are local, we'd love to meet you and show you our products in person.  We will be at the following craft shows in Middle Tennessee this fall:

September 24th: Red Kettle Craft Fair at the Salvation Army in Murfreesboro

October 29th: Festival of Art and Crafts at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro

November 5th: Hollydays Marketplace at The Embassy Suites hosted by the Junior League of Murfreesboro

Please click on the links to find our more information on times, locations, and entrance fee (if any).

Wreaths Galore

From The Nester to Pinterest and every blog inbetween, it's apparent wreaths are the new must have accessory for your wall/door/mantle!

We have definitely caught the "wreath bug" and have run our of doors of our own to display them!  We have them on wreath stands on tables, on our doors and hanging over our mantles in our home.  Check out just a few examples here and the rest on our Facebook page!

This yarn ball wreath (16" in diameter) is perfect for ushering in winter.  $60 (plus S&H)

This argyle wreath (16" in diameter) can be made to order in the colors of your choosing to fit your personal style.  $40 (plus S&H)

This poinsettia wreath (one of our largest at 18" in diameter) would be a perfect addition to your holiday decor.  $50 (plus S&H)

One of our most popular wreaths (12" tall and 9"wide - depending on the letter chosen), the monogram wreath is perfect for a front door or as an accent piece to your gallery wall.  $30 (plus S&H)

Christmas in September?!?

It has been ages since you heard from us, but we've got a great excuse...  We've been busily crafting for our upcoming shows and for our favorite holiday, Christmas.  Check out just a sample of our newest crafts for Christmas.  There are even more Christmas gifts on our Facebook page.

Spread a little JOY this Christmas with these wood blocks.  $12 (plus S&H)

Pictured with our city's name, this could also be made with a first or last name.  $6 (plus S&H)

A gorgeous ornament celebrating marriage.  $4 (plus S&H)

SUPER countdown blocks that will count down the days until Santa's arrival from the day after Christmas!  $30 (plus S&H)

Three different styles of a Christmas glass block (7.5" long and 3.5" tall).  Perfect for your mantle!  $20 (plus S&H)

A beautiful decorated tile (13" x 13") telling the story of Christ's birth.  $15 (plus S&H)

If you are local, we'd love to meet you and show you our products in person.  We will be at the following craft shows in Middle Tennessee this fall:

September 24th: Red Kettle Craft Fair at the Salvation Army in Murfreesboro

October 29th: Festival of Art and Crafts at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro

November 5th: Hollydays Marketplace at The Embassy Suites hosted by the Junior League of Murfreesboro

Please click on the links to find our more information on times, locations, and tickets.

Come out and see us!

Want to see what we've been up to?  Come see us at Mayfest!

Where:   Fellowship Church

              2511 Hwy 99

              Murfreesboro, TN  37128

When:   Saturday, May 14

              12:00 - 5:00 pm

What:    Arts & Crafts Booths

              Free Food

              Music

              Inflatables

              Carnival Games

              Barbeque Cook-off

Come out and see us, then stay for all the other fun!

 

So Much Fun!

We had such a great time at our first craft show!  We got some great feedback and had several sales and custom orders!  More people than not were very surprised that we made our items and were not part of a home party business.  How flattering!  We could not be more happy about our new adventure and can't wait until our next show in May at Fellowship Church!  

Thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement!

Our First Official Show!

Stop by and see Embellished Living at StoneCrest Medical Center's craft fair next week! It's open to the public, and they are asking for a $1 donation at the door for the hospital's benevolence fund. The days and times are: Wednesday (3/23) 3pm-8pm, Thursday (3/24) 9am-4pm, and Friday (3/25) 7am-1:30pm.  Hope to see you there!

Look ----->>>>>

Look to the right on your screen.  We now have a slideshow with all our current products.  Want to see them in person?  Catch us at a local craft fair in a couple weeks.  Details about location, hours and dates to follow.  We can't wait to show you what we've been up to!

We have a button!

To add our button to your blog, just copy and paste the code that you see on our sidebar.  Follow the instructions below to grab our button and take a little embellishment with you!

Quick Instructions

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To add in Typepad, go to Library then Typelists, Create a New Typelist and name it "Recommended Services" and click Create New Typelist.  In the large Notes box, paste the HTML.  Save. Then click Publish. Check off your blog(s) to add it to and Save.

To add in WordPress, from the Dashboard, under Appearance, choose Widgets. Add a Text Widget to any sidebar and edit. Copy and paste the HTML code and Save.

Thank you for your continued support!

Welcome to our Blog!

Embellished Living offers handmade home decor and gift items. Our creations are never boring, often useful and always chic. We strive to make life prettier, one embellished item at a time!


Check back often.  You'll find sneak previews of new items, see us hard at work, hear about upcoming events we'll be attending and get ideas about how to use our creations in your own homes.


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