tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53527543793782057192024-03-05T13:37:01.596-08:00Erinn Laine Candles Musings and much rambling from the wacky candle ladyErinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-48841217087433914922015-01-09T11:40:00.000-08:002015-01-09T11:55:25.995-08:00Well...where have you been ?I know, I know
it's been a year since I've posted on here...shame on me. You know the saying "Life Happens" ? Well that's exactly right.<br />
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Let's recap my past year...
the shop was doing okay ,just squeaking by each month, but the pressure of trying to run it all myself and keeping up with the demands of my candle business weren't working for me.
Something had to be done and quick !
Going into that venture with my mother-in-law,no matter how good my intentions were, was not such a great idea after all.
It was starting to put me in a place in our relationship that I never thought we'd be in.
Honestly, I hated the thought of having to go down there each day. Trying to get my work done was challenging,to say the least. The frustration, anger and sadness was wearing me down and I just wanted to get out ASAP.<br />
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Luckily, we had major water issues in our storage room that caused a lot of damage to our inventory...YAAY !?
Combined with the art gallery next door having a great need for our space, it was a blessing in disguise for us.
We officially closed over the summer and moved back to our respectful homes.
I then went on vacation with my family, to unwind from everything.<br />
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It was as if the levy broke when I got back home,but in a good way.
I could barely keep up with all of the wholesale orders that were coming in ,this was the craziest busy season I have ever had.
July through December has been a total blur, and for that I am truly thankful.
Don't worry, my mother-in-law and I have patched those little things up that were starting to pull us apart,it's all good.
Those were some difficult lessons,but I am glad that I did it and know now instead of wondering "what if"?Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-27706706306755516542014-01-27T06:28:00.001-08:002015-01-09T11:57:23.719-08:00New Year,New MeI have never been a fan of New Years resolutions,but this year I've made a decision to not repeat the sins of the past...that "sin" being food. I'm not gonna lie,I LOVE FOOD ! I love it A LOT ! But I'm not a kid anymore and I don't race outside to play until the street lights came on,then plead with my mother for 1 more hour. I believe that's how I stayed so skinny for most of my life.
But we have to go back to the beginning of my demise...My Dad.<br />
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My Dad was a man's man, he was a radar operator and a Mess Hall Sgt. in the Army during WWII.He married my mom after the war and became the Mess Hall Sgt. of our home. He loved to cook and no one was allowed in the kitchen when he was in there,because that was his Man-Cave. When he made meals, they were hearty and he cooked plenty of it ! Even with 4 kids, there was plenty to eat, even for our friends who always seemed to be at our house,everyday . He would always encourage us to "have seconds, thirds and fourths". Well alrighty, you don't have to twist my arm ! My brother & I would even compete to see who could eat the most.
Then there was Baking Day...oh my goodness !
I don't have to ask,but I will...Do you have any idea how Heavenly it is to smell fresh baked breads and cinnamon rolls all day long ?! Let me tell you,I had no problem stuffing those goodies in my face nom,nom,nom ! Life was GOOD in the Hilton House !<br />
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Now here I am,many years later...I am truly my Father's daughter,I am the Mess Hall Sgt. of my home and yes,just like dad, I have issues with anyone in my kitchen, but I am getting better about letting my daughters' enter my domain and learn the trade.
Just like my dad, I cook from scratch,which I hear is rare these days. I don't know why or how anyone would want to pop some frozen over-processed crud in the oven and eat it, when they could easily prepare something
wonderful for their family in under 30 minutes ?!<br />
Sorry, I'm not trying to judge anyone, I just don't know why people fall into that trap,it's just unhealthy .<br />
Ok, now to step down from my soapbox and finish my story...
My weight has never been an issue, I ate whatever I wanted and lots of it ! When my hubby & I were dating, I used to eat 2 double Whoppers, large fries and wash it all down with a large Coke ! He was astounded by this and would try to keep up,he failed...sorry Hon, I'm a Pro .<br />
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I made it through my 1st pregnancy unscathed by the extra pounds, my 2nd pregnancy,not so much.
During baby #1, I was a junk food junkie ! Burgers, fries and black bean soup...loved it ! Baby #2 I decided to take the healthier approach, salads,fruit,decaf coffee...GASP !
I had also quit smoking a few months prior to this pregnancy,so all those cigs were replaced with, you guessed it, FOOD !
This girl went from a trim 160 to a whopping 215 by the end of my 9 month stint. I felt like crap !!
I managed to get down to 193 after delivery,but I was stuck there for a really long time.<br />
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That was almost 14 years ago and it's been a roller coaster ever since.Losing weight, gaining it back, exercising to the point of injury,starving myself and even picking up smoking again ...miserable.
Once I kicked the habit ,again,I decided to get my act together.After losing both parents to a combo of smoking related illnesses and poor health choices,it really made me think about what I've been doing to myself, and my family.<br />
I had to ask myself "do I really enjoy smoking & over eating that much ? " and "do I really want to die because of it ?"
Now if THAT doesn't snap you out of it, I don't know what will !
I don't want to leave my family before my time because of poor choices and I certainly don't want to continue hiding in XL clothing, most of which is Men's clothing...that is a whole other blog that I will address in the future.<br />
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Ever since I got the keys to my shop last May, I have poured a lot of sweat into getting it up and running to make my vision come to life. In the meantime,it seems that all of that hard work has paid off, because not only am I not sitting around my house stuffing my face, I have managed to lose some of that baby fat that hung on for an extended stay.
But I cannot depend on my work to get me back in shape, I also have to change my eating habits.
Sorry Dad, but there will be no more 2nds,3rds or 4ths for this girl !<br />
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Blessings to all of you for a healthier & Happier 2014Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-40064394658043328482014-01-09T10:34:00.001-08:002015-01-09T11:59:44.248-08:00Cabin FeverNow that busy season is behind me,this is when I must figure out what I'm going to do with all of this "Free Time" I suddenly have ?<br />
Tackle the stack of decorating magazines that have been covered in dust since June ? Nah..<br />
Get myself into some elaborate home project ? Uhmm, nope !<br />
Find that list of ideas I made during busy season I said I would work on when I had the time ? Where did I put that list ?<br />
Catch up on my blog that I've neglected for oh so many months ? YES !!!<br />
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This is probably the lowest time of the year for those of us in the trade.<br />
We either spend this time planning well for the new year or we start reeling in fear of how we are going to stay afloat financially until people are able to get out to the shops and spend their money again...it's a vicious circle friends.<br />
In a perfect world I would live on a farm with many acres and a huge barn, no, make that 2 huge barns !<br />
One for my candle making and the other for a shop.<br />
Oh that shop would be filled with all sorts of gorgeous vintage pieces and lots of great primitives, handmade beauties and great smelling candles galore !<br />
I would awake from a great night's sleep and pour myself a delicious cup of fresh brewed coffee *note that this coffee magically made itself*<br />
I would then begin my day as shop keep/candle maker ,welcoming all into the shop and selling out every single day !<br />
The reality is, this NEVER happens, not even for the pros ,like Junk Gypsies and American Pickers.
We have only had our doors open for 6 months and it's frustrating, sometimes depressing,waiting for people to find you and come back again and again.<br />
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I know these things take time, but UGH !! I've been lying awake so many nights with my thoughts racing from one thing to the next,trying to come up with a Master Plan to get me through the next few months until things pick up.<br />
I wish that I could say I've come up with a brilliant idea, but I haven't .<br />
I suppose that I will pour myself into the promotion of my business any way that I can.<br />
Mostly by networking with other businesses and taking advantage of "Freebies". Because when you're a small business, there's not much of a budget for advertising , especially when that money could be put into supplies. I still love my job, even with all of it's bumps and bruises. I will keep on keeping on until the season picks up !Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-64924825797053461992013-08-26T12:16:00.001-07:002015-01-09T12:01:42.825-08:00This Little Shop of Mine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7w-Zgsb4JKBWPhqevMo7-JbxciOg3HgGp9ZXYWBU80yHBOaOzsmT07Rm8E6-OtQ31M6gAdgPTSfP7uIjAcAHM-REdhPmqxbxtWtH7FL-FTe9jJvgg8ZIyg2MynWTJo6dOF12l5C7rfxM/s1600/shop1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7w-Zgsb4JKBWPhqevMo7-JbxciOg3HgGp9ZXYWBU80yHBOaOzsmT07Rm8E6-OtQ31M6gAdgPTSfP7uIjAcAHM-REdhPmqxbxtWtH7FL-FTe9jJvgg8ZIyg2MynWTJo6dOF12l5C7rfxM/s320/shop1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1biaE9mO1n3fc6rF7LO5_BmvQFrJu_KWCx_qAjIcZlRkp5E0QHYZlxPwuuiSqI3Pca1w-XVG9LKfZtQB9FRY1VZgNqEHaBwHJgXprpSJ-CWNwRpQlEkvWm3pzI3FqQeDjohrNwyK26RrU/s1600/shop2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1biaE9mO1n3fc6rF7LO5_BmvQFrJu_KWCx_qAjIcZlRkp5E0QHYZlxPwuuiSqI3Pca1w-XVG9LKfZtQB9FRY1VZgNqEHaBwHJgXprpSJ-CWNwRpQlEkvWm3pzI3FqQeDjohrNwyK26RrU/s320/shop2.jpg" /></a><br />
It is now the end of August and needless to say, I have been very busy !<br />
The shop has officially been open for almost a month now, and I am in the early stages of my candle busy season.<br />
Although it was quiet at first,things are really picking up and we are seeing so many new faces come through our doors.<br />
I feel so very blessed, because I have been given an opportunity to do what I truly love and a new way to do it year round.<br />
Honestly, the thought of ever having my own store never really crossed my mind.<br />
I was very content doing things the way I've done them since 1996.<br />
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Doing craft shows,wholesale and selling from other shops seemed to work out just fine, I made my product,sold it and everyone was happy.<br />
I even ventured into the big-bad wholesale market for a bit, it truly was a great experience and I met some wonderful folks along the way that have become great customers ,as well as business mentors.<br />
But I felt the need for a change...my girls are now busy teenagers and my mother-in-law had a need for an outlet to sell her antiques.<br />
She was a dealer in Texas and was part of a huge market down there. You could say that she was a Junk Gypsy before it became trendy.<br />
When they moved back to Ohio 12 years ago , she had LOTS of inventory with nowhere to go.<br />
She had tried a couple shops, but soon found that her Texas flair was a bit too eclectic for the primitive crowd.
She also found out that certain folks in the auction circle were,shall we say, crooks !<br />
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We decided that with her need to sell and my need to accommodate my growing business, we needed to find a place, and FAST !<br />
Enter The Arts District...
It is a blessing to live in a community that sees the diamond in the rough, and for years our downtown was pretty rough!<br />
Sometime in the 1970's everyone decided to leave the downtown shops,restaurants,businesses and head to the suburbs in sprawling malls and shopping plazas.<br />
Our downtown became a very undesirable place that no one in their right (or wrong) mind would ever visit.<br />
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Many years later, our local artists and entrepreneurs decided " Hey we needed work space and look at all these empty buildings, let's do something fabulous with them!"<br />
It is bustling with activity now, shops, studios, galleries,theaters, restaurants and live bands, something for everyone !<br />
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We made arrangements with the Chamber of Commerce to check out a building that was scheduled for rehab. We liked what we saw and soon we were added to their tenant list for the building when completed.<br />
That year seemed to take forever to get here, but it was totally worth the wait !<br />
I now have ample room to work in without constant distractions ie. cats, kids, hubby that can never find anything in the house, and my MIL is selling her treasures to those folks with a good eye for junk !
Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-51221163692145309112013-01-30T10:41:00.000-08:002015-01-09T12:04:51.661-08:00 Creative Journey Pt.1It's hard to imagine that it will be 17 years this August since I came up with the wild notion to start creating things to sell for an income.<br />
I'm the former Jane-of-all-trades who wasn't afraid of some hard work...I've done my tour-of-duty in all branches of the food service industry, a little retail & marketing for a well-known leather store, catering at a major music venue not too mention working in the local music scene...back when there actually was a "scene".<br />
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Truth be told, that job was more like Den Mother to a bunch of spoiled musicians that were legends in their own minds.<br />
Later, I moved into the home improvement sales territory...I LOVED the paint department it truly was my second home and it released the creative being within.<br />
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I had long since put my artist hat in a box when I entered the workforce, I guess the term "starving artist" frightened me a little and those jobs never seemed to be listed in the classified .
I loved to make something that made people happy ,so the challenge of mixing and matching colors was very enjoyable .<br />
A few years and a couple of jobs later... I'm married with my first baby on the way and I'm also suddenly on maternity leave.<br />
What in the world am I gonna do now ?!<br />
I've got to be honest, I was BORED TO DEATH !!<br />
All that HGTV & Jelly Belly's were getting to me, something had to be done, I couldn't just sit around and do nothing !!<br />
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Enter my wonderful sister, who just happened to clean out her craft room and had several boxes of unwanted goodies to get rid of...SURE,I'LL TAKE IT !!<br />
I made so many dried floral arrangements and potpourri from that stash, my hubby thought I'd lost my mind...
I did,but our little apartment looked & smelled divine :0)<br />
A few months later, our bubbly little Erinn was born and all of my crafting had to be put on the back burner once again for a wee bit .<br />
My mom was getting out of the flea market business due to her illness, so the opportunity crossed my path to take over her spot at an indoor market. Oddly, another opportunity fell into my lap at the same time.<br />
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The company my hubby & I worked for had a warehouse inventory sale.<br />
Our boss practically gave us a pallet of merchandise to take off of the company's hands...SURE, I'LL TAKE THAT TOO !!<br />
Sitting in a tiny apartment sorting thru a gazillion boxes of incense, t-shirts and accessories with a 3 month old was not my idea of fun but it had to be done.<br />
With those opportunities came the motivation to get my creative juices flowing once more.<br />
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When I put the baby down for her naps,I started to explore candle making again. Now that was a pastime I really loved.<br />
When I was a little girl I spent a lot of time with my Aunt Goldie, she was positively the most creative woman I have ever known. She was the person that taught my sister & I how to sew,how to knit & crochet(me-not so much)paint,make sun-catchers and how to make soap and candles.<br />
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In 1975 when I was 8 years old , she bought soap & candle kits to teach me the basics,and my mind was wide open.<br />
Once I had that under my belt,she taught me the techniques hand-dipped ,rolled , molded and container candles.<br />
She would always tell me to discover something that you truly love and find a way to make a living from it.<br />
Little did I know at the time,my journey was about to begin...<br />
I still have those old kits... the molds may be brittle and the scents have long since faded, but those lessons in Aunt Goldie's kitchen will last a lifetime.
Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-71936276207861542102013-01-05T13:16:00.000-08:002015-01-09T12:06:34.732-08:00A New Year and A New BeginingNo matter how good my intentions are, it still seems like I can never take the time to sit quietly and blog.<br />
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Case in point,I last blogged in June...7 months ago people !!!<br />
Sure, I'm a busy mom with 2 busy teenage girls and a hubby who likes some attention from time to time.<br />
Not too mention running a home-based business that keeps me hoppin'.<br />
Did I mention pets to care for, housework and the never ending amount of laundry breeding in my basement ?<br />
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I have this fantasy that I am sitting on my sofa in the evening, all cuddled up with a quilt, sipping (not gulping)my coffee and blogging away on my laptop.<br />
Pouring out all of my hopes and dreams,sharing recipes and my plans for the new shop.<br />
Sadly, I do not own a laptop nor do I ever seem to get that much coveted "time to myself", and sitting on the sofa... HA!<br />
Not without kids and a cat or two.<br />
I will just have to live that dream vicariously through The Pioneer Woman..she is truly my sister from another mister !<br />
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As of right now, I'm getting a little antsy to get started on the design work of our storefront.<br />
So many ideas running through my brain that my head sorta hurts. Finally, I can come out of my corner and bring all of my artistic ideas to life.<br />
For years I have wanted to step out of the grungy cinnamon- coated world of primitives and show everyone that there are so many other things that this girl can do .<br />
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Our little shop will be a family collaboration,part creative studio for all of the many things that my girls and I will be making, as well as an outlet for my mother-in-law to finally show off her eclectic style with her offering of antiques & uniques !<br />
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Of course it will be the new manufacturing home for my candles, which that alone brings on so many new and exciting changes for me.<br />
Our proposed move is supposed to be sometime in March.<br />
With that in mind, I've been taking many trips down memory lane as each day passes...more on that in my next blog,soon, I pinky swear.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-76044293467882223972012-06-27T11:21:00.000-07:002015-01-09T12:08:29.417-08:00You're Not The Boss of Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We love our cat Cinders but sometimes he can be a bit, shall we say "pushy" ?
About 4 years ago my sister told me about this cute little black kitten that just showed up on her farm one day. She said "it's the cutest little thing and it loves to hang out with our chickens".<br />
We weren't really planning on another cat, because we already had two.<br />
Our youngest daughter didn't bond very well with the kitten she got when she was a toddler, I'm guessing it probably had something to do with her "loving" it too much every time it was within reach.<br />
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I told my girls about the "chicken kitten" knowing that .. A- they'd think it was soooo sweet and B-we would bring it home.<br />
I took the girls down for the annual hayride & chili supper at my sister's farm, with the possibility of bringing home a new addition.<br />
My hubby was totally against this idea, just like he is my constant rearranging of the furniture, but he wasn't with us and how could we say no ?<br />
We walked over to the chicken coop and sure enough there was the sweetest little black kitten ever amongst the chickens.<br />
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He just melted our hearts right away !<br />
Once daughter #2 seen that kitten she scooped him up and never put him down.<br />
He even went on the hayride !<br />
My hubby even fell in love, although he was against it...or so he says.<br />
Our other 2 cats however were not amused, to this day they just coexist in the same house.<br />
It's not that Cinders isn't a lover, he's just pushy !<br />
He has to be first for everything, food ,water,treats, petting, brushing.<br />
He even has to be first just walking through the house, I feel like I am constantly in a "Cat Parade".<br />
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When you try to move him aside he gets a wee bit testy about it.<br />
But the one thing about him that's so amazing, he loves to fetch and volleyball his toy mouse.<br />
This is where he and my hubby have bonded so tightly, they had too since they are out numbered by females.<br />
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We love Cinders, even if he thinks he's the boss of this house.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-86379756993361062472012-06-14T17:41:00.002-07:002012-06-14T18:18:55.099-07:00To Flea or Not to Flea ?Soooo, I had this bright idea last week to gather up all of my older inventory and head on up to the flea market. It's been several years since my last stint and I figured that a little extra cash wouldn't hurt. Once I got all the merchandise loaded, I then had to cram in 2 tables and an EZ-up. Let me tell ya' folks, there's nothing EZ about putting it up. I can get the darned thing all stretched out fine, it's just snapping those upper corner brackets into place that make me crazy !
I also had to gather up bags, a notebook and a calculator...I'm mathematically challenged so don't judge. Get a good night's sleep because if you want a decent spot you'll have to get up before the rooster crows.
I think I rolled out of bed around 7:30 am and after all the typical morning hub-bub of getting dressed, make up and coffee making ,it was time to go.
Nowadays getting there early isn't a factor, it's trying to find a spot that's not already reserved...REALLY ?
Half of those folks don't even show up , how fair is that ?
After arriving,searching with bad eyes for an unclaimed spot, and finally setting up, all there was left to do was drink my coffee and wait...
Wait for the candle lovers to come rushing my way, over-turning tables and pushing each other out of the way to get their favorite scents from their favorite candle lady and buying hundreds of dollars worth of beautiful hand crafted waxed goods...oh wait, that's just my fantasy !
But instead I waited and waited and waited and zzzzzzzzz....
The entire morning was filled with lookie loos,be backs and guys looking for tools.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone tell me that "they have so many candles already and they don't know what to do with them", well I wouldn't have to ever do the flea market again...ever !
After 4 hours of fun and folly I decided to pack it up and head home. I didn't quite break the bank but I did manage to sell a few treasures and have a little something for the coin purse.This whole experience has proved to me that trade shows,consignment and wholesale accounts have completely spoiled me rotten.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-28153166891872369092012-06-07T11:27:00.000-07:002012-06-07T11:46:06.649-07:00Lazy Days of Summer ?Whoever came up with that phrase obviously didn't own a home, let alone have much of a life . I guess if I didn't like to landscape they way I do by rescuing other folks trash from the landfills I could have some lazy days myself. But that's not going to happen anytime soon.
I love my garden junk !!!
Every spring I will lovingly drag out every issue of Country Living Gardener and peruse each page, making notes of what I would really love to do and what I can afford to do with my yard. Then after painstakingly crossing off all those "extras" , I have a somewhat manageable "to-do" list. I've been blessed with the ability to do a lot of "free-cycling" this year . Bricks and stone from my sister's farm, random places along country roads and huge stones & gravel from a lovely neighbor. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqqc30l_AG_VX9yiMicSUtY3fJUgE_V3sZicSwGYc51B9BKJa0Hlx2ZEf-xoWNoTIn9xFNPcspH2kJLyy9ZbE0NzMFzuvH1_iyEZty2v9XTImrAM2_Z3DTir8sWsKWNqYtqWOPP8H5n_X/s1600/summer+12+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqqc30l_AG_VX9yiMicSUtY3fJUgE_V3sZicSwGYc51B9BKJa0Hlx2ZEf-xoWNoTIn9xFNPcspH2kJLyy9ZbE0NzMFzuvH1_iyEZty2v9XTImrAM2_Z3DTir8sWsKWNqYtqWOPP8H5n_X/s200/summer+12+021.JPG" /></a>
This year I have finally tackled the yard directly in front of my porch.
Once upon a time there was a large maple tree, green grass & lots of overgrown post-war shrubs, I suppose lovingly planted by the former owner & most likely war bride of her day. Fast forward to 1998...the poor tree was dead and barely clinging to life, but it's roots were costing us a fortune in drain cleaning service calls. I think the fairies who once lived there packed up and headed for better living quarters because my daughter could never seem to find them. Once the tree was removed (thank you AEP man) we were faced with another challenge...removal of the shrubs. If you have ever had to deal with these puppies, you know it ain't no picnic. So with the help of my husband,a neighbor,a large chain and a pickup truck they were swiftly dealt with. Yay a blank canvas..not quite, first I had to kill all of the grass. With the help of some super duper fast acting Roundup, the job was complete. You should've seen the look on people's faces when they passed by our home...Priceless ! After several years of small raised beds, yards and yards of mulch & weed fabric and an ever changing stage of cast away treasures from someone else's home I do believe I have finally created a garden setting worthy of a country magazine photo shoot,even if it's just a small one .Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-7796114204727696882012-05-29T09:28:00.002-07:002012-05-29T09:28:36.341-07:00The Little ThingsYay ! We have found our future storefront right in the heart of the Arts District.
It is a busy hub of activity there, not too mention a re-birth of downtown shopping as we once knew it..that is for those of us old enough to remember when all the stores were downtown B.M.(before malls).
I've been on a sort of hiatus for the past few months (Obviously) kids have a sneaky way of keeping you extra busy,as well as the home that constantly needs attention. It's been nice, but now it's time to plot & plan for what's ahead. I am finally going to quit resisting and head out to some local flea and farmer's markets to unload some of this excess "Stuff" I've accumulated and or created over the past few years...besides, a little extra cash never hurt anyone ! Consignment & wholesale have spoiled me rotten. I won't lie , I've been on an emotional roller coaster for the past few weeks because I'm not sure of things ...should I continue my wax endeavors or just go get a "real" job ? maybe go to school and have endless amounts of homework for that "career" that I never had.I blame pre-menopause maybe even crafter's block .But every single time that my mind begins to run at warp speed, God steps in and shows me the way. I just got my July issue of Country Sampler magazine in the mail today, and one of my dearest customers,Diane Ward's home is featured. Well, imagine seeing something that you created with your own hands in living color on the page of a nationally recognized publication ? I feel like I've been given a breath of fresh air and it feels fabulous ! Now I want to create like mad and concoct some of the most amazing scents ever ! Thank you so much Diane and all of my customers that keep me keeping on when I want to just give up...this IS my real job and it IS my career, sometimes I just need a little reminder .Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-49874954599781443252012-01-16T18:13:00.000-08:002012-01-16T18:13:28.150-08:00A new year,a new beginingWell it's obviously been very busy around here since my last blog. Time sure flies when you're overwhelmed ! We've had a very wonderful season and look forward to what the good Lord has in store for us this year. After almost 15 years of working from home, it looks as though my work load has finally exceeded my workspace. I am in the process of searching for new digs. I'm both excited and scared all at once.It's going to be a strange transition indeed, because my girls were the reason I started all of this . I needed to be home to care for them in their early years and now they're growing up and I need to get the heck out of this house ! I have this vision in my head of what this space will look like, (finished of course) and it's gonna be fabulous ! Once I move 15 years worth of displays, equipment and supplies out of here, I do believe my hubby will be doing some cartwheels and jumping for joy over all of the new found space we'll have.I've also been eye-balling some things from my home that I will finally part with when I get my place open for business. Of course, the best part of having a shop will be going out and hunting down treasures all over again .....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnn36ERNOVMi2ecKeTQxTh_K9Ofz9VHRMIsQxlHJBBGG6Jk7I_Ddzjz2CT_jJOikgUPj9DglLY7_NCBVmHzoivDTgbSvI8VkWl7nHQHgVbx0Kpy2QvNb0B5IwFImLUSzZhqaqIlM4CddX/s1600/Farmhouse+%2526+Carol%2527s+old+home+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnn36ERNOVMi2ecKeTQxTh_K9Ofz9VHRMIsQxlHJBBGG6Jk7I_Ddzjz2CT_jJOikgUPj9DglLY7_NCBVmHzoivDTgbSvI8VkWl7nHQHgVbx0Kpy2QvNb0B5IwFImLUSzZhqaqIlM4CddX/s200/Farmhouse+%2526+Carol%2527s+old+home+044.JPG" /></a></div>Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-30595604731289249952011-09-25T19:53:00.000-07:002011-09-25T19:53:59.355-07:00Happy Fall Y'all !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDyz1TncsZsLDUbsUUQW3Q3QfCtxXJQCLCbXsP_rPRk14ryuMSmmiVEjQzGWef3s-Q9EuZTa8QLsUSC9lX3XEoTDWvzejbF9uiW4GtEYM1LTvkWg0_N8JOrYD28HNa_MNtvJlXT3NluHf/s1600/fall_foliage_nh1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="132" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDyz1TncsZsLDUbsUUQW3Q3QfCtxXJQCLCbXsP_rPRk14ryuMSmmiVEjQzGWef3s-Q9EuZTa8QLsUSC9lX3XEoTDWvzejbF9uiW4GtEYM1LTvkWg0_N8JOrYD28HNa_MNtvJlXT3NluHf/s200/fall_foliage_nh1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
After all that fun in the sun,cook outs and time spent with family, I must admit I am glad to say goodbye to summer and run joyfully into the arms of Autumn. It's such a wonderful month ! Time for hoodies & sweaters, creamy, cheesy delicious comfort foods and soups, bonfires, football and so much more ! I am looking forward to a wonderful season of shows and open houses, some have already begun. I've been busy creating many needfuls, a little something for everyone that I hope you'll enjoy..Blessings to you friends !Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-80262346709949182612011-04-23T09:33:00.000-07:002011-04-23T09:33:42.524-07:00Makes Scents To MeI am so thankful for each and every one of my customers, both old and new. This is turning out to be such a blessed year and it's not even busy season yet ! I'm working on things for upcoming shows in the fall and the shops. I've got some ideas for making my products more available to those folks that live too far to visit the shops & shows...oh yes,I'm talking about a website indeed. Now please pick yourself up from the floor, I'm serious ! It's not that I'm against the internet, I blog,Facebook,ect.. I've just had this great fear of shipping and other calamities that may befall someone with a website. But I promise that I will do my best once this thing is up and running.Who knows where it may take me ? Someplace good I pray.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-33404194653698725682011-04-14T05:17:00.000-07:002011-04-14T05:17:15.491-07:00ACHOO !It seems as though the older I get the more I come down with sinus/ allergy problems..what gives ?<br />
I blame it on our wacky weather, only in Ohio can you experience all 4 seasons within one week .I don't believe there is anything out there that I haven't purchased at one time or another to treat this, even the RX isn't helping. When it comes to feeling better, I'll just stick to the old standard of chicken soup and hot tea...ahh, better already.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-43808436150343893552011-04-13T13:35:00.000-07:002011-04-13T13:56:27.599-07:00YAY !! Spring is finally here ! Things seem to be getting back to normal at the shops and I'm more motivated than ever to create.I do believe that folks are just plain tired of all the doom & gloom in the news,not to mention the dreadful winter we've had and they just needed to get out and shop .<br /> I've been pouring over old issues of Country Home & Country Living magazines lately and it's been so inspiring . Writers aren't the only ones who suffer from a creative block you know. I can honestly say that the last couple years I've been kind of flat, I do apologize . I have 2 shows scheduled for later on this year,Atwood(Oct)& Valley Merry Christmas(Nov). I would love to add more but unfortunately I do not have a reliable vehicle to get me and my candles there ! One of these days I just might show up at one of those great antiques & primitive shows, you just never know...<br />If you're a regular Facebooker, please swing by and "Like" my page thanks so much !Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-32579509779950970482011-01-24T11:17:00.000-08:002011-01-24T11:31:40.249-08:00Where did the time go ??It seems these days I blink and 2 months pass by in a flash. I guess I was so busy up until Christmas , that I decided to be a little stingy and take some extra time off to enjoy my family and my home..shame on me !<br />All this time off has given me a new outlook on the past 13 years of Erinn Laine Candles, and I've decided to do things a little different from now on.<br />I want to get back to the basics and stick to those tried and true items that my customers have come to love over the years. No more jumping through flaming hoops to keep up with the Joneses..I really have no desire to accrue all of the debt that they probably have.<br />My new motto for 2011 is "simply made simple goods" sounds simple enough for me !<br />I want to continue making you all the very best handmade candles possible, because quite frankly without you, my customers, we would've been gone a long time ago...<br />Thanks so much for another year !Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-56798813425426299532010-11-12T07:06:00.000-08:002010-11-12T07:26:44.358-08:00smells like Christmas Spiritevery year I feel like I'm being forced to prepare for Christmas sooner than I want , but this year's different.<br />I'm actually enjoying what I call "a timely preparation of the holidays". The tree's not up yet,not until after Thanksgiving people because that's how I roll.<br />I'm just taking my time this year and really enjoying my family because isn't that what it's all about ?<br />I spent a whole day with my sister poking around Amish country and visiting shops for decorating ideas.<br />We hardly spent a thing and it was great !!<br />I don't see what's so fun about buying all this stuff that you don't really need, then trying to find someplace to put it all and eventually donating it anyway...it's just so silly!<br />I did find a few treasures but nothing that would cause Buyer's Remorse.<br />I also picked up "A Simple Life" magazine, the photos are absolutely beautiful and it makes me want to simplify even more !<br />There are some yummy recipes inside for a cabin Christmas that I plan to use .<br />Yep, this year we are slowing down several notches and making some wonderful memories because that's the way it should be.Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-73831759313602917492010-10-06T08:41:00.000-07:002010-10-06T09:16:08.191-07:00Long Time No See<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11pVlOkABMaWLWAwG61MCz1xjf1DqTe9aqY-t83mQS4T-7bUOSgqpQeJKEj4vBRVha-IFcLbkdjTaTiT_C1-KjHkHojcpesAfOmSF6pcqVlXxagp2eE5FVCXwK_dll5_KPg4P9k1htwqy/s1600/BackToSchool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11pVlOkABMaWLWAwG61MCz1xjf1DqTe9aqY-t83mQS4T-7bUOSgqpQeJKEj4vBRVha-IFcLbkdjTaTiT_C1-KjHkHojcpesAfOmSF6pcqVlXxagp2eE5FVCXwK_dll5_KPg4P9k1htwqy/s200/BackToSchool.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524967559648219122" /></a>
<br />wow, this summer just flew right on by didn't it ? </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span">seems like one day you're getting the flower beds ready for spring planting & the next you're cleaning up and mulching for fall.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I just finished another year of Atwood Fall Fest and I'm so glad it's behind me.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Don't get me wrong, I love fall fest otherwise I wouldn't do it, but I think my body's trying to tell me to slow down a bit and that I'm no longer 26...DARN IT !</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Most folks don't realize how much work goes into doing a 3 day show, especially a festival.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">There's a lot of planning & preparation that goes into your booth when you want to present your craft in such a way that entices people to come in and have a look- see. I still scribble ideas in my college ruled notebooks,which by the way I buy in bulk ! I think that over the winter months I'm going to curl up with my stack of notebooks and sketch some ideas for next years shows and plan my schedule accordingly . I have a few primitive shows in mind that I would love to do, as long as time & money allow.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I'm doing my best to scale down my scent list, but it's very difficult because I love so many and I know there will always be a customer out there that cannot possibly live without that scent.I promise I will choose wisely.Now if I would just take my time when loading / unloading that truck...maybe my back wouldn't hurt for a month .</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
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I have this mish-mosh of small primitive decor pieces that cause me to ask myself "what was I thinking?".<br />So now since I'm on this "return to my roots" kick, I'm going back to the flea market gig.<br />Ahh yes,packing the truck with all my junk the night before so I don't have to do it at 4 am. arriving at the market with my coffee IV and manuvering my way through the maze of campers, pick-ups and other questionable vehicles to find that "perfect" spot. Setting up my wares using the most tasteful display methods , Shabby Chic's Rachel Ashwell herself would be so impressed ! Then dealing with the onslaught of folks from all walks of life for hours on end, in hopes of going home with an empty truck. Why on earth would anyone ever do that !!??<br />Because I love it, it's in the blood just as much as I enjoy my junking adventures I enjoy the flea market as well. I can remember when my parents retired, I was in high school and they decided to become junkers . I would have to get up with them at the unholiest of hours to get ready for the journey to who-knows -where and sit all day hoping to sell everything they've accumulated. I used to make remarks about us turning into some sort of circus family, now guess who's the head clown ? So maybe I'll be seeing you at a flea market this summer , be sure to bring sunscreen & wear comfy shoes !Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-85711755735779109462010-06-01T16:05:00.000-07:002010-06-01T16:53:12.507-07:00They old grey mare, she ain't what she used to be<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGogX04JfD0xui2lRjgUfXHytLQmsHsE4w6KM78cyY1FkOLKFLInEM5GSJodCpyAxwLymYfxaTbPVYvav1g6UIkDQ1vc3w-ZW6I5_dyUa_HNNfuyjc7_h1ne8rIJ-H_4xYRBH-bmfsWRAg/s1600/McK.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477957297579016674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGogX04JfD0xui2lRjgUfXHytLQmsHsE4w6KM78cyY1FkOLKFLInEM5GSJodCpyAxwLymYfxaTbPVYvav1g6UIkDQ1vc3w-ZW6I5_dyUa_HNNfuyjc7_h1ne8rIJ-H_4xYRBH-bmfsWRAg/s200/McK.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I'm trying to figure out when my body gave up on me ? I'm a pretty active gal and somewhat of a workaholic, I hardly eat any sweets so what gives ?? Lately I've been on a walking kick, because it's about the only exercise I can still do and not injure myself too much.</div><br /><div>I love it ! On nice days I put on my walking shoes and grab my MP3 player and head to the park, it has a wonderful walking track that's a mile and a half around. On an average day I usually do 2 laps= 3 miles, if I'm feeling extra festive I'll do 4 laps =6 miles.</div><br /><div>This park also has a national monument on the other side, McKinley monument.</div><br /><div>One day I decided to venture to the other side and try walking the steps up to the monument, I have a few friends who are quite athletic and they enjoy running up & down these steps.They've suggested that I should add it to my routine....I think my friends are trying to do me in.</div><br /><div>Did you know that there are 108 steps leading up to the monument ? YES 108 !! The first 2 levels of stairs are pretty simple,but it's those last 2 levels that are a killer. Once I made it to the top,my head was spinning and I was out of breath. I had the sudden urge to lie down on the pavement but I was afraid of what the tourists would think, and I sure didn't want anyone snapping pictures of me ! My daughter was with me and of course made it to the top way before I did. I don't know if it was the fact that my face was the color of a bright red apple or that I was nearly on my knees gasping for air that concerned her. I reassured the girl that I was quite fine, once I recovered from the enjoyment that I just experienced. After I was able to breathe normally,we walked around the monument looking over the park and all the trees and flowers,just enjoying the moment.Then it was time for us to make the trip back down, she suggested that it would be more fun if we slide down the side of the stairs. Let me tell you that was the best workout ever !</div>Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-78648433422596016502010-05-31T13:20:00.000-07:002010-05-31T14:30:24.932-07:00Living a simple lifeI just love summer, the cookouts and fun times with family...there's nothing better.<br />This year I'm going to spend alot of time with mine,I'm way past due . I've spent these past several years burying myself in my work, doing shows and just generally being way too busy.<br />What was it all for ? Sure I met alot of nice folks (and some not so much) and the money was great, but really was it worth being away from the people I love ? God sure has a way to open your eyes and grab ahold of you when you become too complacent in your life. Now I realize that sometimes when one door closes,another opens. So many changes have happened this past year as a result of our economy,unfortunately some of my friends and I have had to make many difficult decisions. Everything from cutting back on costs & production, getting out of the business completely or closing shops and for some of us getting back into the mainstream workforce . One thing we've all learned from this is new ways to re-invent ourselves . We're getting back-to-basics by returning to the things that stirred our artistic passion way back when we all started. Running little shops out of our homes, setting up at flea markets & small craft fairs ....Once again we're having fun !! When your work makes you miserable, it's time to rethink ...bigger isn't always better.<br />When I'm enjoyng the outdoors with my family I will think about all those years I spent hustling heavy boxes of candles in the August heat and be ever so thankful for the simple lifeErinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-74490007499050897052010-03-16T19:05:00.000-07:002010-03-16T19:29:30.862-07:00What's New ?I've really been enjoying this weather lately. After being cooped up for what seems an eternity, I am quite overjoyed at any rays of sunshine that come bursting through the windows !<br />The neighbors are sending their kids outside with plastic bags to clean up all the debris left behind during "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Snowmaggedon</span> 2010". Luckily, I cleaned my yard and gardens very well during the fall and early winter months, my skills get better with each passing year. The day was cruising along nicely ,so I decided to head outdoors and feed my daughters bunnies, that way they could enjoy a little morning snack while relaxing in the sun .<br />Little did I know that one of the bunnies decided to "check-out" during the middle of the night and head to Bunny Heaven. Poor little guy, he crawled into his hut and went to sleep....<br />forever :0( If that's not bad enough, then I have to spend the rest of my day figuring out whether I should bury him myself or wait for my hubby to come home and do it. Then how to tell my little girl her bunny has died ...what's a mom to do ?! She took the news as best as can be expected for a 9 year old, her sister took care of removing the bunny and putting him into his coffin, then the family gathered for a memorial service in the backyard.<br />R.I.P Bun Bun, we'll miss you :0(Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-55969147775707394462010-03-10T05:17:00.000-08:002010-03-10T05:47:27.579-08:00Eye of the Beholder<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpgQXlAxQHC6ocWLRE-tOtbxsBN6IGHGhTGdt9-w5yITOAAKFOLUIJM1ZOQCVg78ntNChu0bxOD1cZIWUUPE7OPq7Dp2onYOgziUDAootmG11hYeGJU69Oj-zWsJV8B_0c3zSg-240nCD/s1600-h/th_ANTIQUES.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447001016656458690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpgQXlAxQHC6ocWLRE-tOtbxsBN6IGHGhTGdt9-w5yITOAAKFOLUIJM1ZOQCVg78ntNChu0bxOD1cZIWUUPE7OPq7Dp2onYOgziUDAootmG11hYeGJU69Oj-zWsJV8B_0c3zSg-240nCD/s200/th_ANTIQUES.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Do you ever feel as though you need to get away from your surroundings from time to time ?</div><br /><div>I get that way quite often, more so in the long winter months. My favorite "escapes" are the days that I go poking around at the various antique malls & thrift stores. I feel so blessed to have a variety of these places in my area, that are just a hop-skip-jump away ! I'm usually not looking for anything in particular, I just enjoy seeing things that were once part of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">some one's</span> home long ago and wondering how they used it. I'm sure it was out of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">necessity</span> and not for decorating <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">purposes</span>.I'm always drawn to kitchen/diner items, my goodness there's no end to this stuff !Considering that I inherited all of my grandmother's & mother's things ,on top of all that I have "found" over the years , you would think I'd have some sort of self control purchasing anymore...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">HMMMM</span>... not so much . I could fill a couple retro kitchens with what I have and then some ! I think that the reason I love this style so much is that it brings back fond memories of going to Bill's diner with my family in the 70's . I sure hope that at least one of my daughters will follow in my footsteps and want a retro kitchen of her own someday. Until then, maybe I'll see you at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Olde</span> Stark Antiques Fair this weekend ..........</div>Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-53074047818802530512010-03-09T12:17:00.000-08:002010-03-09T12:33:18.716-08:00Spring Open House<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hold on to your hats folks ,but the snow is finally melting and I can see my grass once again !!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So to celebrate the coming of warmer temps (YEAH) and all the joy that is Spring,</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Towpath Treasures in Massillon is having their Spring open house March 11th thru the 13th, Thursday -Saturday noon to 5 .....that's THIS week so don't miss it !!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I will be filling up the famous "sale bucket" so you can take advantage of even more awesome deals...how cool is that ?!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please stop in for some great handmades, antiques and lots of other unique goodies for your home !</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There will be refreshments to nosh on while you shop, and don't forget to sign up for the door prize !! Hope you can make it ;0)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">They are located at 4456 Erie Ave.NW Massillon,Ohio 44647 #330-837-4254</span>Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352754379378205719.post-3803160211617715222010-02-09T08:37:00.000-08:002010-02-09T09:28:04.401-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGk_NQmWkxPbXJRPhuwqf1vAsaVpeIviqX1AHYHKDov3cOqvM-dGscxcAwYGcWvTp8vHimGEwz_ejfDwpKrkDtYvmN5SWb-0dhlo5UF9RyTWxSpHAuEktNmu6nDqMHpS-uLmjzSRaFq6f3/s1600-h/vintage.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296745154027730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGk_NQmWkxPbXJRPhuwqf1vAsaVpeIviqX1AHYHKDov3cOqvM-dGscxcAwYGcWvTp8vHimGEwz_ejfDwpKrkDtYvmN5SWb-0dhlo5UF9RyTWxSpHAuEktNmu6nDqMHpS-uLmjzSRaFq6f3/s200/vintage.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The snow is really piling up outside and it's hard to imagine spring ever arriving...but it will.</div><br /><div>That means spring open house is just around the corner !!</div><br /><div>We've been busy making some new vintage can candles for the home, and might I add that they are very adorable. I wanted to take this time to let you all know how much I appreciate all of my customers, and that I strive to make the very best products that I can. I personally use everything that I make in my own home ,and if at anytime I feel a product is not up to par, I will either improve it or remove it. Just to bring you up to date, Springhouse Primitives will soon be open in their new location on the 2nd floor of the General Store in beautiful historic Zoar Village. We are pleased to be creating an exclusive line of candles just for them !! So be sure to check them out February 20th. We have also created a line of French country themed candles for Home Sweet Home ,located at 7385 Middlebranch Rd. NE in North Canton. </div><br /><div>HSH is owned and operated by the mother & daughter team and dear friends Sharon and Suzan . They are currently open Fridays and Saturdays during the winter.**Those candles will be available at the shop in March.</div><br /><div>Please stay warm and enjoy your families and homes, because all that other stuff is just "stuff".</div>Erinn Laine Candleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595399601895182061noreply@blogger.com0