Thankful

2008. What happened? It seems as though you just arrived. I am curious about why our perception of time changes as we age. I have had a busy, full year and it seems to only have taken a moment to pass. I see such possibilities for 2009. In my business life and my personal life.

With the advent of the new year, I will be doing a re-work on how I run my little doll making venture. I am so fortunate to be able to spend my days (and many nights!) doing what I love and feeling the joy and appreciation when the finished product lands in the hands of its recipient. I will be changing my focus a bit for next year though. I will be paring down my availability for custom orders and spending more time on building my wholesale accounts. More on this in the future.

I have been parenting my entire adult life. Almost 28 years ago my dear baby Amber made her appearance. Darling Olivia and Sweet Julia arrived a decade later (13 months apart). Through the bulk of these years, I have been a single parent. While this has not been an easy row to hoe, I am so pleased to see how these wee babes are becoming the type of people that will be a positive addition to our world. They are funny, intelligent, self knowing and they still love their mom! I used to say that my parenting goal was that my children would still want to know me when they became adults. I believe I have accomplished this and so much more. These 3 young women are now 27, 17 and 16. The youngest 2 are sneaking up on the end of high school and all three are gainfully employed. I am very thankful indeed!

Having parenting be my focus for so long, I have put my personal life on hold. As you may have seen in a certain previous post , I know that I am ready to begin looking at the possibility of having a companion in my life. I have become re-acquainted with a long time, very dear friend and the exploration has begun!

I have so much to be thankful for. Incredible parents (my father is gone but his love and lessons are with me daily), wonderful children, great friends, a full happy and healthy life and a bright future.

I wish the absolute best for all of you

Moondrop Pocket Purse

These little wool purses are making me smile so much. They are made with hand dyed, 100% wool felt and cotton binding. The European ribbon comes from Bunte Fabrics (of course!). The purse is 5.5" x 5.5" and fits a wee Moondrop just so nicely.
I have 5 red purses listed in my Etsy shop. More colors are just around the corner.

Moondrops! Moondrops! Moondrops!

A Moondrop is a wee 4" doll that is perfect for all ages. They are at home in lunch baskets, pockets, chubby little hands, doll houses, toy cars and, of course, on your holiday gift list. They are made with 80%/20% cotton/poly velour, wool, and cotton tricot. They are hand washable and prefer to be washed in the bathtub with their human companion if possible.
I am offering free worldwide shipping on all Moondrops through the end of 2008 and a discount on the purchase of multiples.
All colors are available and you have your choice of skin tones. Peach, Golden (shown above), Caramel and Dark Cocoa.
Click on the picture above for a larger view of the Moondrops.

1 Moondrop - $10
2-6 Moondrops - $9 each
7-12 Moondrops - $8.50 each
13+ Moondrops - $8.00 each

Choose your favorite colors and E-mail me at:
berrie@moonchildhandworkstudio.com