I made the front page of etsy this morning. I want to thank lindesigns for curating such a lovely treasury, and I would encourage everyone to visit the other shops that shared the front page with me, they are all full of fanstastic goodies.

Lauren

I Have Entered The 21st Century!

I can hardly believe it, but after much resistance, I joined facebook last night. I have been told that I need a fan page, so now I have one. I have the link listed to the right at the top of my links, I would love some fans.

I am still figuring out what to do there, but I plan to make it fun to visit.

If you become a fan, come back and leave a comment on the givewaya post saying so and it will enter you .

In case you haven't scrolled down yet to see what you can win, here are a couple of pictures.

Hope to see you on facebook, and good luck with the contest.

Lauren

Thank You Etsy Friends

One of the reasons that I have neglected my blog for so long is that my brother Bobby was tragically killed last fall in an automobile accident while travelling for business in NH. He was 46 and left a wife and 2 teenagers, and was hit by a teenager that had only been driving a month, but was going over 100 mph.

When all this was going on, many etsy friends were wonderful to me, and I can't possibly name them all here, but I wanted to thank a few of them . Some came to the wake or funeral, some were great comfort through email and convoes.

This wonderful quilt was made by Nancy at www.etsy.com/shop/uniquelynancy

The gorgeous cathedral window pillow cover is by Tiffany at www.etsy.com/shop/warmnfuzzies

This beautiful cut paper is done by Cathy at www.etsy.com/shop/myserenityway

The colorful birdfeeder is done by Dan at www.etsy.com/shop/ddb7

This fun felt sandwich comes from Myrhieah at www.etsy.com/shop/tangbaby

Please check out these shops, they are not only wonderful friends, but they do great work and you might just find something there that you can't live without.

I wish I could thank everyone, there are so many of you, but this small group will have to do for now.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words, their thoughtful gestures, and all the prayers. My sister-in-law, niece and nephew and doing pretty good, it is still very hard for them but they are trudging along like troopers. Bobby would be proud of how well they are doing.

Lauren

Made to order Hospital Gown

I don't know about you, but those gowns they give you at the hospital do not fit me, or anyone else that I know. The paper ones at the doctor's office are even worse!

I make custom hospital gowns for men, women and children in your size and in your choice of colors and fabrics. They are 100% cotton, and very comfortable.

I put your choice of snaps or ties down the back. In my maternity gowns I have snaps on the shoulders to make nursing easier. I do offer them on all gowns though, your choice.

These gowns are great for a day of tests at the hospital, or even to bring with you to the doctor each time you go.

The best part is that the back overlaps enough so you aren't showing off anything you want to keep covered.

So stop by www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com today and order yours. I ask that you allow a 1-2 week turnaround time, but if you need it right away, just let me know and I can usually accomodate you.

Lauren

P.S. don't forget to schroll down and enter my first ever giveaway, get your own pinup pouch for free!

Pinup Pouch Giveaway

I have decided to do my first blog giveaway. I am very excited to see how this goes, and if it is well received I will do more of these, so pass the word.

The winner gets to choose a pinup pouch from my shop http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ .

Go to the shop, choose which pouch is you favorite, and leave the link in a comment. The winner gets the pouch of their choice.

Here is how you enter, visit my shop, choose your favorite item, and leave me a comment letting me know what that item is.
To enter twice, tweet this and leave a comment saying you did
Post it on facebook and get another entry.

The winner will be chosen randomly on April 24.

Thanks and good luck! Lauren

Calling All Expectant Moms

As many of you know, I have a second shop on etsy that I opened last fall. In that shop, http://www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com/ I carry children's handmade clothing, crib shoes and hospital gowns. The hospital gowns come in children, adult and maternity styles.

As you can see by the photo, my pregnant model has had her baby, only a few days after she modeled for me, a daughter Briana. Both mother and daughter are doing well.

My crib shoes come in size 0-6 months, and are available in a variety of fabrics, including satin with the name and date of birth embroidered on the soles.

I hope to add women's clothing in the future, but at this time I have a variety of items for children.

All the items are hand made by me, and I have been a professional seamstress for over 20 years. I love to do custom orders, so if you have a specific request, feel free to ask.

Lauren

Turning Over A New Leaf

I have been seriously neglecting my blog, so I am turning over a new leaf. I am going to try to blog alot more often.

To kick this off, I thought I would share some of my newer items from my two etsy shops www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com and www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com .

Stop by and see what else I have, both shops are stocked with lots of goodies.

Talk to you soon, I promise.

Lauren