tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29040264828006285312024-02-19T09:41:15.719-05:00MaidenShadeMaidenShade is artistically handcrafted lamps, nightlights, and lampshades, featuring unique designer fabrics and high-end trims. Choices range from everyday, holiday, and nursery themed lamps, nightlights, and lampshades, to special requests.MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-50727579544135971272009-11-28T07:09:00.006-05:002009-11-28T07:45:26.649-05:0010893 Sea Coral Court, Bonita Springs, FloridaClick here to view photo album: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/MaidenShadeLady/HOUSEPHOTOS?feat=directlink">http://picasaweb.google.com/MaidenShadeLady/HOUSEPHOTOS?feat=directlink</a><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Features and Facts</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Built in 2000</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">8,448 square foot lot, irregular shape</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Slab foundation, concrete block and stucco construction</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Vaulted/volume ceilings</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">FRESH PAINT! Pristine Condition - Move-in ready</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Great room, split bedroom floor plan</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">All hard-surface flooring (laminate and tile) throughout</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Kitchen features Wilsonart solid surface countertops and sink with bull-nose edge, upgraded faucet</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Oversized paver drive, walk</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Attached 2 car garage with attic (drop-down stairs) for storage (462.5 SF), door opener, shelving</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">12' Slider doors to 207 SF lanai (under roof) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Enclosed solar-heated 26'x13' pool, wired for sound with speakers and outside shower</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Aluminum gutters</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Fiberglass shingles </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Central heating </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Municipal water/sewer</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Double door entry with interior shades and security screen doors </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Security System</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">All Appliances Stay </span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Convenient inside front-load washer/dryer, dishwasher, range, built-in microwave, disposal unit, fridge with icemaker, electric water heater</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Huge master bedroom suite with crown molding, tray ceiling, slider opens to pool</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">ALL bedrooms have walk-in closets, master features custom shelving</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Plant shelves</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Upgraded ceiling fans and light fixtures in all rooms</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Wired for surround sound, rear speakers included</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Quiet cul du sac location</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Arched doorways</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">3 bedrooms</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">2 Full Baths</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Spa tub, walk-in shower, dual shower heads and double sinks in Master; 2nd bath has pool entrance with shower, marble sinks - both bathrooms</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Sprinkler System</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">ROOM TO PLAY! Private, fenced backyard with lush oasis-style landscaping features bird and butterfly attracting perennials, well-established Koi pond with 2 fish, mature trees including palm, fruit, oak; quaint paths, unique rounded concrete patio</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">6'x6' Storage shed with attached potting locker and shelf</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Room Sizes</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Living room - 16’ x 19”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Dining Room - 11’x15’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Kitchen - 10’ x 14’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Master bedroom - 13.5’ x 19’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Bedroom - 12’ x 14’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Bedroom - 10.5’ x 13.5’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Laundry - 5’ x 7.5’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Total under air = 1,775 sq. feet</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Approximate total including garage and lanai = 2444.5 generous square feet!</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Schools, Local</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Bonita Springs Charter School</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Bonita Springs Middle School</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Bonita Springs Elementary School</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Great Central Location - Walk to city parks, city recreation center (with skate park, disc golf, workout room and pool!), library, close to the beach, boating, and Fabulous Shopping!</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Costs</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Property taxes: $2,100</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Association fees: $35 (common area maintenance)</span></li></ul>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-49334683980244793242009-05-12T11:11:00.002-04:002009-09-21T06:41:55.127-04:00MaidenShade MattersJust a note in case you come to this blog, please continue on to <a href="http://maidenshade.net/">MaidenShade Matters</a>, my dedicated blog at MaidenShade.net. Thank you, JMaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-81642360942485678642008-09-26T13:05:00.003-04:002008-09-26T13:09:33.021-04:00MaidenShade Matters<div>What do you think? Old or New?<br /><br /><a href="http://maidenshade.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">NEW</a> BLOG: navigates like a website with multiple pages, has mouse-over page previews on linked pages, easy comment format, posts are categorized so you can search by them for specific things like "how to's", recipes...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.maidenshade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">OLD</a> BLOG (this one): pink/colorful, can have slideshows and functionality fun things like the chat, useless facts...<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250378253826902146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvRAtBzgjBbLBVuHErniSf10JBpUcBhKj9cDplP9LhjQg99zHCMbLdkQP81GFElETBluH2Ht0xbh8FtFeaJ4eQXFlrK2tRV9hPCT3fCqn6uL6UWTPHbXmkZgQsljprG7fzAbEYdy9oPM/s200/Not-Washed-Out-Pic.png" border="0" />Give the Gift of Light!<br /><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/" target="_blank">http://www.maidenshade.com/</a></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-11407987041005591172008-09-21T10:24:00.007-04:002008-09-21T11:27:59.753-04:00NEWS FLASH: MaidenShade & SWFHandmade<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxMWPz4h7kKlM6mDRhzcztsbOLhDA7Pvx4VUG0ApOBaqWfkgbRkovJKJHpaUKKtjwlsHusO1PtzCctDanvyhRxfXlgdFx-i8NiSMM-aK1RbylKg8XwD4D6aQ-TJ7dY1Fs2MUyze9NIrY/s1600-h/SWFHANDMADE+LOGO.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248481436878518098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxMWPz4h7kKlM6mDRhzcztsbOLhDA7Pvx4VUG0ApOBaqWfkgbRkovJKJHpaUKKtjwlsHusO1PtzCctDanvyhRxfXlgdFx-i8NiSMM-aK1RbylKg8XwD4D6aQ-TJ7dY1Fs2MUyze9NIrY/s200/SWFHANDMADE+LOGO.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>MaidenShade has joined SWFHandmade, a group of Etsians from the Southwest Florida area. <em>"We are a collective of creative minds determined to shine a spotlight on (our) handmade items in the Southwest Florida area. Be sure to read through our </em><a href="http://swfhandmade.wordpress.com/about/" target="_self"><em>About SWFH </em></a><em>page and check out our list of talented members on the </em><a href="http://swfhandmade.wordpress.com/our-members/" target="_self"><em>Member’s Page</em></a><em>."</em></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248486900817113314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3dmaTNn3IHw3LQEFUrdCVePhltukuXBFHuNS7Kz4ZE2x3V8UChu5xYBUfbBnLHcCdkVJLpYVV21xG6i5fFr9E3qmugc97OND-RfeamvPrSPNkI7wecM8izEfSH9eMsli-fjsnUvqYl4/s200/FEST+logo.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>This off-shoot from <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/etsyfest/">FEST</a> (Florida Etsy Street Team - see the FEST mini below that has items from this talented group) will be focused directly on the Lee and Collier County realm. We will be involved in local events, have articles in local publications, and may even host things like open houses and shows/sales!</div><br /><div><br />Check out the <a href="http://swfhandmade.wordpress.com/">Blog</a> and if you're an Etsian in our area, join the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFHandmade/">Yahoo Group</a> and become a member of the SWFHandmade Group! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248496609347317522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_oMNY1qXVcJdXu17yclg5qhJFvOy9kr9FqgU5rkoWqaWtjA3EoCqq-heodeCMhlTb1J78h4Jyv72uiTRYwXQwECj3d6BIZiOyLSexY1qtWiDQJ0uQiw2zvmpiNZl9_YQQEVj9b6DggY/s200/MaidenShade-G-B-110.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-9956718069022129752008-09-16T15:58:00.007-04:002008-09-21T17:23:03.218-04:00Check Out What's New<p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I</span></strong>'ve updated my inventory, adding additional <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-New-Arrivals/Categories">NEW</a> night lights, and replacing some existing ones that had sold. Look around, there are great gift ideas for everyone from tot<a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-63/J.M.-Barrie-Peter-Wendy/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246718570118364434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 112px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="163" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLbXNS7UgGhdW_4r8Tq8bxr5rKK9k_pucCsrygjGoApJppTDM4pYWJZtekphm2Ffg8tRKTWOaO0gg63vBW5jTu2X8dukHJWZtB_M8Z4-VI4fMb0uY7ucHoVnDO0TxooJ_cXy3GCcGtSQ/s200/Tinkerbell-Front.jpg" width="132" border="0" /></a> to teen, <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-200/Movie-Disney-Dancers-Singers/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246718566739622770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="173" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEps9-2eKdUL-7we2pMwkEi_BNzpCCr0rNJkeQ1k6pDHmYl0QnmLEN5F0q_Z379-it0ri5XaFeiW9rzLPtku6LYpxCrp42mljrM0QUhyQ6U_Ipf3VS-zkg0JrkEneeDwpsqL9Tlq-P2cQ/s200/HS-Musical-Dancers-Front.jpg" width="142" border="0" /></a>skateboarder,<a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-106/melting-skulls-skateboard-Goth/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246718571595920338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 97px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="158" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_6S8b5YmGFLSXNiG4Xs93LkY-zZ-KXvmjRFaChS6hqsWCa23x9iVAG2emNrp7T49y439apqbJHNOS67HqLboy14riSA8bgFay4gLO9pyTzmYRkmhZKZg_6SHYn5cc26iKl4BdYWFn1k/s200/Melting-Skulls-Front-i.jpg" width="130" border="0" /></a> to gardener! <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-213/Cosmos-Botanical-paper-handmade/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246718560341597570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 90px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 93px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="163" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CpBcI4mAMX5nx9S8uC9uoDh0Pkmng-1glByz3ddb7quDVaA9M-mZQDX0bu-WPBFfx2nd_763uQZ_aquneMB70b5lGryzvq8V1LqLL-Pj9OYn2VwMIuFUNrcQY6LSmRHnqyDdS8sWguQ/s200/Cosmos-Lg.jpg" width="163" border="0" /></a></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-69548550019990625772008-09-03T08:41:00.007-04:002008-09-21T11:13:00.045-04:00INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN<div align="center"><span style="font-family:webdings;color:#330099;">CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC</span></div>#2<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Let me introduce you</em></strong></span><br /><br />... to an inspirational woman I am lucky enough to know. Her name is Cindy.<br /><br />Why do I say "inspirational"? Because in her I see dedication, commitment, energy, vision - all things that are admirable and worth striving toward for myself. She is educated and self-taught, business savvy and creative. But mostly, I see willingness to give of herself; a helping hand stretched out to friends and strangers alike.<br /><br />Go have a look at ONE of her many businesses - <a href="http://www.celebrationsensations.net/">Celebration Sensations</a>. What well-priced and wonderful items for events from birthday parties to picnics! Here are a couple of my favorite picks: <a href="http://www.celebrationsensations.net/servlet/the-957/Light-Up-Rocks-Glass/Detail">Light up Rocks Glasses </a>(HOW COOL IS THIS STUFF???) and anything from the <a href="http://www.celebrationsensations.net/servlet/the-46/Max-%26-Lucy-Golf/Detail">Max and Lucy </a>line - too cute and funny!<br /><br />Need help on your website? Send her an <a href="mailto:crunge@twcny.rr.com">email</a>!<br /><br />(Hey Cindy, I think you're the best!)<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:webdings;color:#663366;"><strong>NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN</strong></span></div><p><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">#1</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I Think....</span></em><br /><br />Meeting kindred souls is sweetest when we least expect to find them - so it was when I initially saw Nora at our very first art show in Tampa.</p><p> </p><p>Both of us standing around in the pre-dawn world of infinite possibility that day would bring, each happy to have the opportunity and to have someone there to check up with throughout the day, and then after the show, throughout the coming months.</p><p> </p><p>Please, go look at her fabulous wearable art. You'll find her signature peacocks are so brilliant, the jewelry shines with that hot Miami flair that only NoraKaren can claim. She doesn't stop there; for fabulous canvased art, a personalized item, your favorite outfit gorgeously painted NoraKaren Design is the place to go!</p><p> </p><p>Need something custom created? Nora is your go to gal! Check her out at her <a href="http://www.norakaren.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> location. </p><p></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:webdings;color:#006600;">eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee</span></p><p>#0</p><p>Of course my very first inspirational woman is my mom, Emily. That is a post unto itself - nay, a BLOG unto itself!</p><p></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:webdings;color:#006600;">eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee</span></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-2800225932600777472008-08-21T17:16:00.005-04:002008-09-03T09:56:32.889-04:00August End Video<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUgLtHsuCHy2ciI11qGRI4jsmJJLKdGgkDGMYBpdos79S2M5ZTpS4qMdZhVc_V8zCdhQp5maHRD6zqrjFL5kJQPPBkwYVQgXUt9RLm_pWfRVHc9fXFA2NBGgo0LQ6-nQly4GxIm8gf6M/s1600-h/Floral-Study-Night-Light-Fr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237084716212594370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUgLtHsuCHy2ciI11qGRI4jsmJJLKdGgkDGMYBpdos79S2M5ZTpS4qMdZhVc_V8zCdhQp5maHRD6zqrjFL5kJQPPBkwYVQgXUt9RLm_pWfRVHc9fXFA2NBGgo0LQ6-nQly4GxIm8gf6M/s320/Floral-Study-Night-Light-Fr.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="left">For a taste of what's to be at the shows this year and at <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade.com </a>as well see the SlideShow below. Have fun! </p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-76179725075033630882008-08-15T13:19:00.004-04:002008-08-15T19:15:09.708-04:00Mid-August OfferingsHave a look at what's new! Check out the video to see some of our hottest new latest night lights at <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com">MaidenShade</a>:<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KXf6hi_f9i4"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KXf6hi_f9i4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-43750098037329100982008-08-13T06:18:00.007-04:002008-08-13T06:41:21.031-04:00EVENT: 2nd Annual Naples Craft Festival<p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg69TmgTYfE5XeRcgQP7MGSlNPSbY5HJLIkTQSEHhyNcwztUcFwR2gRPGB-pCNpqFf8Nw5V-DyIN4QtMGX76gtE9Wl82s4ahbyYTEOFBHYIew2EtctUi4pO97X5ypPCjJ22ClYhfkjXt0/s1600-h/MaidenShade-Display.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233948455797356930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg69TmgTYfE5XeRcgQP7MGSlNPSbY5HJLIkTQSEHhyNcwztUcFwR2gRPGB-pCNpqFf8Nw5V-DyIN4QtMGX76gtE9Wl82s4ahbyYTEOFBHYIew2EtctUi4pO97X5ypPCjJ22ClYhfkjXt0/s320/MaidenShade-Display.jpg" border="0" /></a> It's coming up, make your plans to attend now, and meet the MaidenShade Lady - in person! </p><p align="left"></p><br /><p><strong><em>2nd Annual Naples Craft Festival<br /></em></strong>Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 6th & 7th, 2008<br />Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm<br />Cost: Admission is Free<br />City: Naples, FL<br />About: Fifth Avenue South in Downtown Naples is notorious for great restaurants, shops and cultural events. The show is along 5th Avenue South, and provides a beautiful backdrop.<br /><br /><strong><em>Venue</em></strong><br />5th Avenue South in Downtown Naples (SW FL)<br /><br /><strong><em>Directions</em></strong><br />FROM FT. LAUDERDALE: Take Alligator Alley (SR 84, I-75) west to Naples. At exit 101 go west on Davis Boulevard (or 84) to Route 41. At 41 go to the right. 5th Avenue South will be straight ahead. If you go past Central Avenue on Rt. 41, you went too far. </p><p>FROM TAMPA: Take I-75 to Exit 107 - Pine Ridge Road. Proceed west to Route 41. Go south. Route 41 turns left, but keep going straight. Turn right on 5th Avenue South.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXK9WPw1ojlG-vKggI2tLURvgwW7c__hvoyy3VGloR82uy8zeXNo_9nog0zmMBW0KnjtgkcB6RxZTujgSimDzTT7LQuF4Knsdxqz2t0xx6PjkyrzuZb2FT0I8gtu3lL2z6tpBQJ9GM6Lo/s1600-h/Elvis-and-The-Maiden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233948448046333154" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXK9WPw1ojlG-vKggI2tLURvgwW7c__hvoyy3VGloR82uy8zeXNo_9nog0zmMBW0KnjtgkcB6RxZTujgSimDzTT7LQuF4Knsdxqz2t0xx6PjkyrzuZb2FT0I8gtu3lL2z6tpBQJ9GM6Lo/s320/Elvis-and-The-Maiden.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MaidenShade Lady & The King</span></em></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQ9a1_iPD6U2DaNXgKpGgv9Itr1s9tSs2dz2sVkBZU2qLVK0WQVHCc8RmBmJt4se1y3YuIG58VJoYAj3XnzXaviA521Cgb7OEpQTz6UCpDT4nwYqoHc95hSca0JUsqjAGjdFMN6NGX60/s1600-h/MaidenShade-Display-welcome.jpg"></a><p></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-58856952508805140432008-08-08T13:43:00.010-04:002008-08-13T06:49:01.558-04:00NEWS FLASH - MaidenShade CONTEST<p>LET'S HAVE A CONTEST! </p><p> </p><p align="center">CONTEST RULES:</p><ol><li>Go <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">check out MaidenShade's Night Lights, Lamps, and Lampshades </a>and send your opinion / suggestions / feedback via <a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com">email</a>. 1) Make sure you include your initials and 2) city, and 3) a viable return email addy so I can contact you. 4) Also include the name of the night light you'd like if you win.</li><li>Lucky random respondent will receive a night light of their choice! </li><li>Winner must agree to having their winning response along with their initials and City posted on this blog. By participating, you so agree.</li></ol><p>Contest Ends August 31. Good luck and have fun!</p><p align="center"><strong>_______________________</strong></p><p align="left"> </p><p align="left"><strong><em>What's Changed At </em></strong><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><strong><em>http://www.maidenshade.com/</em></strong></a><strong><em>?</em></strong></p><p align="left"><br />Well, I've finished the next phase in my website upgrading. Will you go look at it and give me feedback, please? Test out its functionality, use the new buttons, peruse the new categories - let me know if you find any problems, misspellings etc.<br /><br />If you were participating in my "help choose the lamps" project, see if you can easily find the "All Lamps" category. (If you weren't and would like to, pick out 10 lamps I should bring to my show in Naples, Florida on Sep. 6-7, as I can't decide. Just send me an email and tell my your top 10.)<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">What's new:<br /></span></em>Layout</strong> </p><ul><li><div align="left">Abbreviated "welcome" text </div><li><div align="left">Categories titles enlarged, colored </div><li><div align="left">Cart running total relocated to top navigation bar </div><li><div align="left">Featured products across bottom added, buttons added to them </div><li><div align="left">Main category descriptions & picture added in search result pages </div><li><div align="left">Subcategories delineated with colored line in search result pages </div><li><div align="left">Payment and security verification logos added to each description page (PayPal, Thwat...) </div><li><div align="left">Subcategories added </div><li><div align="left">Enlarge on mouse-over feature in the search results pages (not possible in long description area yet, can only have 2 pictures in ProStores environment, the tiny one and the one you see on mouse over & in the long description) </div></li></ul><p align="left"><b>Navigation </b></p><ul><li><div align="left">"more info" buttons added in search result items (so people know there is more to each item than just the little picture & brief description...) </div><li><div align="left">Picture resizing to achieve consistency </div><li><div align="left">Abbreviated short descriptions </div><li><div align="left">Uniform/Consistent long descriptions </div></li></ul><p align="left">WOW, that's a lot of work! Kudos to CR, MM AND myself for an amazing job. Thank you!</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"></p></span>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-27763085824222973832008-07-30T12:33:00.009-04:002008-07-30T13:14:40.244-04:00FUN FYI SLIDESHOWS ON MAIDENSHADE!<p><span style="font-family:arial;">Oh this is too cool - look at what I've made to help facilitate the custom ordering process, SlideShows! Just click through and have fun. Now you can see some of your choices, don't want to choose? No problem, I'm happy to oblige!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">The MaidenShade FYI Library currently includes: "</span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3898792?access_key=key-qhaauw4aprmqkka5b35"><span style="font-family:arial;">M'bellishments</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">", "</span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3919865?access_key=key-1a6c8c2apjg6po5za8ue"><span style="font-family:arial;">MaidenShade Presents Shapes, Sizes & Examples</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">", "</span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3880638?access_key=key-2en23h2tk80zbur922ga"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fabric Swatches</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">", & "</span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3810351?access_key=key-1hdv0kcprkihalno8riv"><span style="font-family:arial;">MaidenShade Made, How it's Done</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">". I particularly want to point you toward the </span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3919865?access_key=key-1a6c8c2apjg6po5za8ue"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shapes, Sizes & Examples </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">- this one includes great shots of completed items, side by side and next to a ruler for size comparison. Those slides are in the last section, go have a look. </span></p><ul><li><b><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3898792?access_key=key-qhaauw4aprmqkka5b35"><span style="font-family:arial;">M'Bellishments</span></a></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> (click the word/link)</span></li><li><b><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3880638?access_key=key-2en23h2tk80zbur922ga"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fabric Swatches</span></a></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> (click the word/link)</span></li><li><b><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3919865?access_key=key-1a6c8c2apjg6po5za8ue"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shapes, Sizes, Examples</span></a></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> (click the word/link)</span></li><li><b><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3810351?access_key=key-1hdv0kcprkihalno8riv"><span style="font-family:arial;">MaidenShade Made, How it's Done</span></a></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> (click the word/link - this one is more like a story, so fun!)</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;"><p><span style="font-family:arial;">I've put in one actual slideshow at the bottom of this post just so you can see it, but recommend you go to the links provided above to actually view this one as then you'll get a full page view as opposed to what you have below, which is too tiny to see clearly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">When you're using this Scribd document, take a second to familiarize yourself with the tools across the top of the page that magnify, decrease size, allow you to arrow or page through, let you view it in a grid, and so on.</span></p><b><p>REMEMBER: Click on your browser's back button to return to this blog! </b><br /><br /></p></span><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><b>SLIDE SHOW EXAMPLE:</b><br /></span><object id="doc_593547975934044" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=" height="500" width="100%" align="middle" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" name="doc_593547975934044"><param name="_cx" value="11853"><param name="_cy" value="8819"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://documents.scribd.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=3898792&access_key=key-qhaauw4aprmqkka5b35&page=&version=1&auto_size=true"><param name="Src" value="http://documents.scribd.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=3898792&access_key=key-qhaauw4aprmqkka5b35&page=&version=1&auto_size=true"><param name="WMode" value="Opaque"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="true"><br /> <embed src="http://documents.scribd.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=3898792&access_key=key-qhaauw4aprmqkka5b35&page=&version=1&auto_size=true" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" play="true" loop="true" scale="showall" wmode="opaque" devicefont="false" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="doc_593547975934044_object" menu="true" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" salign="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" height="500" width="100%"></embed> </object></p><div style="FONT-SIZE: 10px; WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/3898792/Mbellishments-PP">M'bellishments PP</a> - <a href="http://www.scribd.com/upload">Upload a Document to Scribd</a></div><div style="DISPLAY: none" align="center">I Recommend you read this document on Scribd: <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/3898792/Mbellishments-PP">M'bellishments PP</a> </div><p></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-35590981051948698122008-07-24T10:23:00.010-04:002008-12-09T19:08:59.152-05:00PROMO SALE<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">AUTUMNAL MADNESS STRIKES </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">MAIDENSHADE!</span></a></span></strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Hey, it's the first of its kind - a sale at </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-SALE%21/Categories"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">MaidenShade</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;">! Go check these autumnal offerings out:</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-SALE%21/Categories"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Promotion Name: Pre-Autumn Madness!</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Promotion Codes (type exactly as seen):</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">HM 0808 Autumn Leaves $17 ($20)</span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7_GTcXtAZeSSpfVirvcULTMOb4C2bHLKVAiur9HAqU7VWo-IHVlMQEY5TNHP90SvtcDlvqMkRkHJkRqtxx90V32YW5SHPPwTyIO-AUDo-gcOVIkIP0TIqiinACQDqaB6TBAPKzDw9tM/s1600-h/Autumn-Leaves-Lg-Rd-NL.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226590718688768754" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7_GTcXtAZeSSpfVirvcULTMOb4C2bHLKVAiur9HAqU7VWo-IHVlMQEY5TNHP90SvtcDlvqMkRkHJkRqtxx90V32YW5SHPPwTyIO-AUDo-gcOVIkIP0TIqiinACQDqaB6TBAPKzDw9tM/s200/Autumn-Leaves-Lg-Rd-NL.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">PP0808 Punkin Party $17 ($20) </span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJ_UAEqJhF6ZHVs9j8Ut0hHys1-kOHKcf8nD9_EdRcLQD0PS9cFp1qFN6zkbfxv2UdFymD8peQNR1GZ-PlYSSir6T8-laOxwD9_-w_WtVO5rB_JwB-Mr-nD_aeywlS3Rj2o5IuncVWcQ/s1600-h/a+Punkin-Party-3-Sd-NL.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226589556551074098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJ_UAEqJhF6ZHVs9j8Ut0hHys1-kOHKcf8nD9_EdRcLQD0PS9cFp1qFN6zkbfxv2UdFymD8peQNR1GZ-PlYSSir6T8-laOxwD9_-w_WtVO5rB_JwB-Mr-nD_aeywlS3Rj2o5IuncVWcQ/s200/a+Punkin-Party-3-Sd-NL.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">FA0808 Fauna $17 ($20)</span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-_dkaJyMU_skdL6Ir0rGVmzECSscUwCmVZY4Bg5ws4whrfUhJm9ePwXvEbpA6UFspdaQdBzR7mh4V2LG9I1GFlGHjO1s1QCET7gDuQb5FVLrOq2V9UQL6onvnsFE1AY5JE_9uou5pYc/s1600-h/Fauna-NL-sm-rd-rs.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226591138149952930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-_dkaJyMU_skdL6Ir0rGVmzECSscUwCmVZY4Bg5ws4whrfUhJm9ePwXvEbpA6UFspdaQdBzR7mh4V2LG9I1GFlGHjO1s1QCET7gDuQb5FVLrOq2V9UQL6onvnsFE1AY5JE_9uou5pYc/s200/Fauna-NL-sm-rd-rs.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">LFA0808 Large Fauna NL $17 ($20)</span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FkX3hIfu4ZcDXQmThJAbUhYrOb4YdP-y6U4RlRa0vjOOC2wnY6OP-vI-KDoFoJqsOO6A4_pg2T8a305SAByZ1T50QQh6EyhalrArs7YMVw6_YKWZqv8uwhEFc-HYl_20X23sIAUe-cs/s1600-h/Fauna-NL-lg-rd-rs.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226591134107301378" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FkX3hIfu4ZcDXQmThJAbUhYrOb4YdP-y6U4RlRa0vjOOC2wnY6OP-vI-KDoFoJqsOO6A4_pg2T8a305SAByZ1T50QQh6EyhalrArs7YMVw6_YKWZqv8uwhEFc-HYl_20X23sIAUe-cs/s200/Fauna-NL-lg-rd-rs.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">FL0808 Flora Mini $27 ($35)</span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfStYaiV9nwqkT8nDJz63fzvMrqOFeRJcjqqSpd31kivtpmPNquD2Vd7jj1sYQc96ErX5ALG7NcCS6NlZGNytK8tqrUOzj0FNlRx18s6N40MmOtdpxDQm61sHHF3epvIG1tTCLXW6Ba8/s1600-h/A-Flora-Face-First.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226590094278420178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfStYaiV9nwqkT8nDJz63fzvMrqOFeRJcjqqSpd31kivtpmPNquD2Vd7jj1sYQc96ErX5ALG7NcCS6NlZGNytK8tqrUOzj0FNlRx18s6N40MmOtdpxDQm61sHHF3epvIG1tTCLXW6Ba8/s200/A-Flora-Face-First.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">WW0808 Which Witch? $17 ($20) </span></li></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfN7tLbenTQ1GGM40tIGE7N1jJjoqNUQ1yf1l4ncq7L3Pvjj8Ox3BC94sPglV5CSJGXSGLIWj8nV03MoUtO1VF4VczRleQE_rCpQvSs3oGhe526VYBVJMTwq1O9HJEScVeKxVSnRkmbI/s1600-h/a+Witchy-3-Sd-NL.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226589817887434930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfN7tLbenTQ1GGM40tIGE7N1jJjoqNUQ1yf1l4ncq7L3Pvjj8Ox3BC94sPglV5CSJGXSGLIWj8nV03MoUtO1VF4VczRleQE_rCpQvSs3oGhe526VYBVJMTwq1O9HJEScVeKxVSnRkmbI/s200/a+Witchy-3-Sd-NL.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Valid Dates: From:7/24/08 - To: 9/01/08 </span></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">GO SHOP</span></a></strong></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-1527838319966822772008-07-21T09:21:00.002-04:002008-07-21T09:24:15.525-04:00Part II of CatTails<p>Click here to go to see the continuing saga of our 4 little foster wards! </p><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/thF05jzIFmw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/thF05jzIFmw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-43807188593479617552008-07-06T10:00:00.012-04:002008-12-09T19:08:59.533-05:00NEW LOOK at MaidenShade!<span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Hello and Happy July!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I</span>t's gorgeous over at the MaidenShade site. I have changed my look for summer/autumn and I love it! Please go have a look around and give me your opinion. While you're there, will you take a tour of the different pages, and then go further into the links I've put in? (Please note that my "Custom" page is still "under construction". )</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">C</span>omment back - your feedback is vital!</span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Helpful Links... Please look at the "</span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/about/Page?sfs=864e447c" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">About Us</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">" page to see what our customers have to say and to look at what they purchased! Also, check out the new features in these links:</span><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/customcreationinformation/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Custom Creation Information</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> (The place to start when you want something specific!)</span><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/resourcefullyyours/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Resourcefully Yours</span></a><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/faq/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> (Links to the outside)</span></a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/locator/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Locator</span></a><a href="http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/the-template/locator/Page"></a><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/faq/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> (Including an alpha Product Index!) </span></a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-template/faq/Page"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">FAQ</span></a><a href="http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/the-template/faq/Page"></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> (Frequently Asked Questions - go look at the </span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/3810351?access_key=key-1hdv0kcprkihalno8riv"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">NEW FYI SlideShow</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">!!!) </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Y</span>ou artsy craftsy bloggers - Let's link! Just email/give me the html for your page so I can copy and paste it into my new "resourcefully yours" page, your Etsy &/or store links too. I'm not very good at all of that yet, but I'm learning and would love to help promote you and your work</span><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I</span>'ve also changed my <a href="http://www.avirtualassistant.biz/">AVA</a> (A Virtual Assistant - I offer independant administrative help) </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">website to reflect more of my "other side" - I've added a "What's New" column on the <a href="http://www.avirtualassistant.biz/">Home</a> page, and a </span><a href="http://www.avirtualassistant.biz/shopping"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Shopping page </span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">which features MaidenShade products. If you give me one or two of your things I'll put them on there too. What do you think, wanna collaborate? </span></p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">A</span>t my </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade/etsy.com"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Esty</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> site, I've added a couple of products - but TBH, things that I make aren't selling, just supplies like my extra trims are! What's up with that? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">O</span>n a personal note, yesterday the kittens went to PetSmart to be adopted. I bawled of course, we had them for a month and a half, how could I not fall in love with them? Check out the </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nLcrQNiMA"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">video</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"> on You Tube if you havent... talk about poignant. 'sob</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">W</span>e kept one of the kitties, Sassy. She loves me and I wanted a kitty who at least <strong>seemed</strong> to care about me. Our big ones all love David... ALL babies and animals (and everyone else for that matter!) love him. You know what Dickens said about that, don't you?</span><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">"...It is no small thing when they, </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">who are so fresh from God, love us..."</span></em></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c1rioM03rWiLsKtwL8oPHhdHsZMnx70kUytQ_2zd5sYTk9fEoad1n45EN8XpkHS5nLlJ7H2UJgf1vFKFIglNwoYgTpdsvTco-3bbhBjtm12tL2W2M23Qzpzdu3z2pG8yn9EVfvpYzvs/s1600-h/02-Sassy-Secure.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219909026518339010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c1rioM03rWiLsKtwL8oPHhdHsZMnx70kUytQ_2zd5sYTk9fEoad1n45EN8XpkHS5nLlJ7H2UJgf1vFKFIglNwoYgTpdsvTco-3bbhBjtm12tL2W2M23Qzpzdu3z2pG8yn9EVfvpYzvs/s320/02-Sassy-Secure.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjhwu3KM_ncAWM4TrnKqcQwjrlG16yNmgcVFQoRck-6FwwdVZAX-bfrKfMJwVKziD6GEg05Ww9Ja1HXXPIGjnbNAx7sI8DT379tAGMeZnG_brILo-pGjM4zz944-iKaiaZNtU4APXw64/s1600-h/NightFeeding+Mom+and+Sassy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219909553358705586" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjhwu3KM_ncAWM4TrnKqcQwjrlG16yNmgcVFQoRck-6FwwdVZAX-bfrKfMJwVKziD6GEg05Ww9Ja1HXXPIGjnbNAx7sI8DT379tAGMeZnG_brILo-pGjM4zz944-iKaiaZNtU4APXw64/s320/NightFeeding+Mom+and+Sassy.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-86350811230008464402008-06-11T08:44:00.006-04:002008-12-09T19:09:01.197-05:00KITTENS KITTENS EVERYWHERE!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTa-JkptMxqfWmNRmxBpXRf1hly7eCVweNVWJVr5L13Sf75gGrqCjmHV9WMS5I2ruA2uCcTggO-pYmWwGefiSgAC7MDxc-KbDefeUkNk0z2N5pD8w7HJTCj7GFbB3pokfGK8Y8gOtup0/s1600-h/02-Sassy-Secure.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210604681476214018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTa-JkptMxqfWmNRmxBpXRf1hly7eCVweNVWJVr5L13Sf75gGrqCjmHV9WMS5I2ruA2uCcTggO-pYmWwGefiSgAC7MDxc-KbDefeUkNk0z2N5pD8w7HJTCj7GFbB3pokfGK8Y8gOtup0/s320/02-Sassy-Secure.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left"><br /></p><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">What's new? You mean besides gearing up for 2 shows by trying to increase my inventory by 200%... Right?<br /><br />We are sharing our home with 4 homeless tiny kittens for about 3 weeks - fostering them (for a rescue organization in SW Florida called Friends of Gummi) until they are big enough to be neutered and adopted out. I've made a PDF slideshow of them, if you'd like to see it go to YouTube: </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nLcrQNiMA"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nLcrQNiMA</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and if that link doesn't work, do a search on CatTail or MaidenShade within </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.youtube.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br />They are so sweet! (ahem, this is in addition to our 4 indoor adults and 2 feral outside cats we are owned by...) </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">_______________</span></div><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here are some of the fabrics I'm using for my Christmas line:</span></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyu-xRsCJvj1vIdUPxqX2PqNSV4iwSIt3y-ZBGyRum5517r9CaFeDVjz5QNdxlal6ZSZuhb50Y72OsPGTZHWcrrTzbbjSAp8ZfgctYkJRf9mMEJhc8tMogMF0nKynY8cBLoGY798uHC0/s1600-h/Merry+Tossed+Scotty+Dogs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210605942018529010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyu-xRsCJvj1vIdUPxqX2PqNSV4iwSIt3y-ZBGyRum5517r9CaFeDVjz5QNdxlal6ZSZuhb50Y72OsPGTZHWcrrTzbbjSAp8ZfgctYkJRf9mMEJhc8tMogMF0nKynY8cBLoGY798uHC0/s320/Merry+Tossed+Scotty+Dogs.jpg" border="0" /></a>Tossed Scotty Dogs, </p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYUbtsXnZSqjhxEgXULkeRVSb_apvL1lmSjtD9BRyFwl0lmaWHNUUJRTHQqgqidQOwMPCU1rK6NROkXbMWJV2PHoWCdqSXh9uCHZiZJ_Gc_98hCocP1jnE56R1OCKV3zr3lRS9REg_4Y/s1600-h/Christmas-Mice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210604954628550418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYUbtsXnZSqjhxEgXULkeRVSb_apvL1lmSjtD9BRyFwl0lmaWHNUUJRTHQqgqidQOwMPCU1rK6NROkXbMWJV2PHoWCdqSXh9uCHZiZJ_Gc_98hCocP1jnE56R1OCKV3zr3lRS9REg_4Y/s320/Christmas-Mice.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">Christmas Mice, </p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLVCadcWjo6Dr-y_0adMAjOUi5JHVVhg6gx5Zaj8H16np7_m8QOh1x64sbA9r5CcGymkgCdj5o4RSfMel4TkCwBrIauTP9stC4h0ye67gxInrB0Ym6idHNak5CTcZU63-l1Yl-4Qcdtc/s1600-h/Meowy+Christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210605939782946466" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLVCadcWjo6Dr-y_0adMAjOUi5JHVVhg6gx5Zaj8H16np7_m8QOh1x64sbA9r5CcGymkgCdj5o4RSfMel4TkCwBrIauTP9stC4h0ye67gxInrB0Ym6idHNak5CTcZU63-l1Yl-4Qcdtc/s320/Meowy+Christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a>Meowy Christmas</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sRKhpNy7vtCcU5_SKZNA_FK7lrycsUE9wL3YYp-3h5fhErrTgGv9t_uDOyL5Fg4kU3CWLknS5PzZqk9VYrD8mkOIX2SWcDL_tQ_BbLrZ-7Y7gM7vqcGxiWhxH2oNbyQo_rX9GhrtnNM/s1600-h/flamingo-D865.jpg"></a><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210605947010380770" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdTUU3iX_vm7ZXAwKGf9JgC2zQJd7PgAQVfyhd3YC5YOXNGJqKeXaG9geuOn9dl-KAU5Q-CQJbEHF0KS5xL6vPPMsXD-pvAjX7M4aSbjii4meKFfbDyOuAJ5bhweOEr7aa_kxierz7jM/s320/Oh+Deer.jpg" border="0" />Oh Deer!<br /></p><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Meowleleuia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dQVSSCg3UIOPr4jmo2KmeDjUAVQDeE4tpw0Uvd3uGFm6hMUtR95ICPuVfyix60uOdN3Xt2j6awzIGRKo73aYLw2F5euY7j7-bQF44wkfLm4_MHOO-R2pSXcpLpw_oLRO66qlFtB907c/s1600-h/Meow+leluia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210605961232812386" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dQVSSCg3UIOPr4jmo2KmeDjUAVQDeE4tpw0Uvd3uGFm6hMUtR95ICPuVfyix60uOdN3Xt2j6awzIGRKo73aYLw2F5euY7j7-bQF44wkfLm4_MHOO-R2pSXcpLpw_oLRO66qlFtB907c/s320/Meow+leluia.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"></div><p align="left">Anna Griffin Christmas:<br /></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnVDqKcXQXI_49LNjYVdKbYpmwhpr-Nc_i1iyewcy9xzGRUoN5iWn_-cvJW1ZzlDJNrDzORPycI0oDZ369D4PbxldTEaccGFdXvQ0QRVwMHlqkjr8G0TzDduZLQJCnVGG7gbf9JW7sSw/s1600-h/Anna+Griffin+Grace+Christmas+Green.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210607338482680498" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnVDqKcXQXI_49LNjYVdKbYpmwhpr-Nc_i1iyewcy9xzGRUoN5iWn_-cvJW1ZzlDJNrDzORPycI0oDZ369D4PbxldTEaccGFdXvQ0QRVwMHlqkjr8G0TzDduZLQJCnVGG7gbf9JW7sSw/s320/Anna+Griffin+Grace+Christmas+Green.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkcPzUVqYxmdxmQgF8hTm0D6OpcIuk6xAaYRdOVYtv0Mp-0IdJDdq77rlarfCShAEoK0Xoguc3USh2Vxhuk-2yHrnfJ_Fu6euEynaHPvUjKV-OiiCQIlRmsSZUWNIjV9v5amueBOhJ4I/s1600-h/Anna+Griffin+Grace+Christmas+Green+Coordinate+Stripe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210607343478649074" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkcPzUVqYxmdxmQgF8hTm0D6OpcIuk6xAaYRdOVYtv0Mp-0IdJDdq77rlarfCShAEoK0Xoguc3USh2Vxhuk-2yHrnfJ_Fu6euEynaHPvUjKV-OiiCQIlRmsSZUWNIjV9v5amueBOhJ4I/s320/Anna+Griffin+Grace+Christmas+Green+Coordinate+Stripe.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">Two Fabulous Florals</p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCj7M1XqFmxKDDQ3z8tCzI1s4cUrNpIcSem-wovVgRZqJ-wVEqBlrv4g7MXB10XLT_l3f7hpGP18pb0s-k9pP46nE_3QG0TWhUlzK3pHH1YQkQY3VLKvWO7JIM7lOzB60Dp8wbxd-5lU/s1600-h/Christmas+Floral.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210607353741601058" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCj7M1XqFmxKDDQ3z8tCzI1s4cUrNpIcSem-wovVgRZqJ-wVEqBlrv4g7MXB10XLT_l3f7hpGP18pb0s-k9pP46nE_3QG0TWhUlzK3pHH1YQkQY3VLKvWO7JIM7lOzB60Dp8wbxd-5lU/s320/Christmas+Floral.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRP-DEoQdpwk2zBZgwjamryRu8kcsm-wbNmqNsdoGYq9y_def-u11sjIEWJaQKkT1tZPG7LI2DZwn-nbiU6FlGsO22lnSzfxPc9YzSybfCWYTVbpWCsW91ZA9X-H3gp79QMLc54rKu10/s1600-h/Pink-Poinsettia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210607355946876546" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRP-DEoQdpwk2zBZgwjamryRu8kcsm-wbNmqNsdoGYq9y_def-u11sjIEWJaQKkT1tZPG7LI2DZwn-nbiU6FlGsO22lnSzfxPc9YzSybfCWYTVbpWCsW91ZA9X-H3gp79QMLc54rKu10/s320/Pink-Poinsettia.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">Shop at <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">http://www.maidenshade.com/</a> - don't see what you want there? Send me an <a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com">email</a>, we can create it together. </p><p align="left"></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-51943456660972471752008-05-21T15:15:00.008-04:002008-12-09T19:09:02.556-05:00NEW CREATE YOUR CUSTOM NIGHTLIGHT<div align="center"><div><div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Just introduced today is the new create your own nightlight listing on </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.maidenshade.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. What a great idea! You know, for $20 you can't beat this for adding a little glow to your life or providing one in someone else's. Check out some nightlights I've made for clients</span><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcnwVZwGEY8doCFhVu59sijhuWG9qxoNo58lxpo2CmFnKiCczAHVEccEN-FCUQtc4YdfVWutQO0z5uRKqS6-7BdzXnFUpK5Fi6HJX4qdi4xC2Eyf9B4fRrFElraOnhLTKTcTSxl9pqGo/s1600-h/A-Border-Collie-Lg-Squared.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202913245656268370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcnwVZwGEY8doCFhVu59sijhuWG9qxoNo58lxpo2CmFnKiCczAHVEccEN-FCUQtc4YdfVWutQO0z5uRKqS6-7BdzXnFUpK5Fi6HJX4qdi4xC2Eyf9B4fRrFElraOnhLTKTcTSxl9pqGo/s320/A-Border-Collie-Lg-Squared.jpg" border="0" /></a> Casey</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uGQ5Mzy9iqVC6At6hblpC7bywAyXyW_AbbCf2_zgr40SfRtKBV87cqo2vX3SfSAENBBE4tquIDUaxlwj7QFU6PMJPN5A9BBt_zgeaEsE_m80SNumljzzn107U_g-nZ5BKR2Ri23zgmc/s1600-h/A-Golden-Lab-Lg-Sc-NL.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202913370210319970" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uGQ5Mzy9iqVC6At6hblpC7bywAyXyW_AbbCf2_zgr40SfRtKBV87cqo2vX3SfSAENBBE4tquIDUaxlwj7QFU6PMJPN5A9BBt_zgeaEsE_m80SNumljzzn107U_g-nZ5BKR2Ri23zgmc/s320/A-Golden-Lab-Lg-Sc-NL.jpg" border="0" /></a>Gentle Golden</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGegImXCj_iLLMs4gypAi9ErJgkraQ-YhD9b8XSnNH3KAv73PY_uWIBfT9ekzdsVppIQ-Fp3EdcFk4FxXCo3Bh-pPDxCJPZf0w8HEExkNUqSSmnQDpNlb_iBFWJRjtD9DRD_GsT7Ttzg/s1600-h/A-Terrier-Lg-Sold.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202913610728488562" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGegImXCj_iLLMs4gypAi9ErJgkraQ-YhD9b8XSnNH3KAv73PY_uWIBfT9ekzdsVppIQ-Fp3EdcFk4FxXCo3Bh-pPDxCJPZf0w8HEExkNUqSSmnQDpNlb_iBFWJRjtD9DRD_GsT7Ttzg/s320/A-Terrier-Lg-Sold.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tiny Terrier i<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESAgyQx4R3i3KgUp2SXIyokEafV2wGJ7kZuhoTTSDVPt5kGLy8tXQypAdC9wyMxDpvKSgeYTJW-GprYGYbQwmXx1tPJ5Ua6OhhSIfl99N7FRGnvsBWIwTDxzqh-3pxHax9i7PBVMgEBw/s1600-h/Just-Beecause.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202914018750381698" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESAgyQx4R3i3KgUp2SXIyokEafV2wGJ7kZuhoTTSDVPt5kGLy8tXQypAdC9wyMxDpvKSgeYTJW-GprYGYbQwmXx1tPJ5Ua6OhhSIfl99N7FRGnvsBWIwTDxzqh-3pxHax9i7PBVMgEBw/s320/Just-Beecause.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bee Cause</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xa5UogLUuQ_56ibVgKHiB2vzTK89kLwAN2gArrMaR5IrmcpXOoEw2e6IxGXrFdJCXlVRnRnsAIsZ4ul2BVDpmPWpTqLe_Yh9yknouKRdwnnHEIOsz9FB_xvT8M_K0hpu9DMeD02oIbk/s1600-h/Ursus-Sm-NL.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202914379527634594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xa5UogLUuQ_56ibVgKHiB2vzTK89kLwAN2gArrMaR5IrmcpXOoEw2e6IxGXrFdJCXlVRnRnsAIsZ4ul2BVDpmPWpTqLe_Yh9yknouKRdwnnHEIOsz9FB_xvT8M_K0hpu9DMeD02oIbk/s320/Ursus-Sm-NL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />URSUS<br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-11263723288835437152008-03-18T16:07:00.002-04:002008-03-18T16:11:55.816-04:00MAIDENSHADE IS ON ETSY<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>What is Etsy?</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Our mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. Our vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice:<br /><br />Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade. </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Where is Etsy?</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Since our launch in June, 2005, over 100,000 sellers from around the world have opened up Etsy shops. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Who is Etsy?</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">We are a community and a company. Etsy was founded by Rob, Chris, Haim and Jared in 2005.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And now you can <a href="http://www.maidenshade.etsy.com/">shop</a> for all things <a href="http://www.maidenshade.etsy.com/">MaidenShade </a>at our Etsy store too!</span>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-29344341715280335632008-02-25T10:20:00.005-05:002008-12-09T19:09:02.873-05:00EASTER FACTS!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh-qHMalufxf_OVgesSDiWdRGbXJFTvdrlczAo8KPbnC6W6TTcQo417Dg6T67nn4Qxa6CCpWdv01lMzr1KQA29TKvqQvdV4X8xgRQ1uSSbeRfEVopOrG9qgYGn6b8brBYCDhocVzqDFU/s1600-h/easter-egg-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170938583579716018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh-qHMalufxf_OVgesSDiWdRGbXJFTvdrlczAo8KPbnC6W6TTcQo417Dg6T67nn4Qxa6CCpWdv01lMzr1KQA29TKvqQvdV4X8xgRQ1uSSbeRfEVopOrG9qgYGn6b8brBYCDhocVzqDFU/s320/easter-egg-1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;">Easter this year is: Sunday March 23, 2008</span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">As you may know, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier! </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"><em>Here are the facts:</em></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). </span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!).</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). </span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. </span></li></ul><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!</span><br /><br /><em>Source: MIL Informative E-Mail</em><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpVSKv0x3Vnn3idkXw4TsWpPVwx5ZdwkwMh9-y620KGm5va03hfsArj2Hexl0KxpI4u_GB2LSJ8mwBZ0GgUoTgywsvlVbNcvMFXH61wZLXoBBHYOBJvSpDRDHN9362Esru3Cdr-gn_UA/s1600-h/eggs-on-purple-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170938437550827938" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpVSKv0x3Vnn3idkXw4TsWpPVwx5ZdwkwMh9-y620KGm5va03hfsArj2Hexl0KxpI4u_GB2LSJ8mwBZ0GgUoTgywsvlVbNcvMFXH61wZLXoBBHYOBJvSpDRDHN9362Esru3Cdr-gn_UA/s320/eggs-on-purple-2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">SHOP TO FILL THOSE EASTER BASKETS NOW</a></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-43019501108727781902008-02-20T11:25:00.020-05:002008-12-09T19:09:04.512-05:00FOLLOW THAT RAINBOW!<div align="left"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Go right to </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">MaidenShade</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> to see what's at the rainbow's end in lights for St. Paddy's Day, Easter, Everyday - </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">and to find out what's ON SALE! <p></span></span></p></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><em>Why, Sure and Begorin Lads and Lassies, y'd better get your </em><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-95/St.-Patrick%27s-Day%2C-St./Detail"><em>bit o'luck </em></a><em>'n pot o'gold before someone else claims them!</em></span></span></div><p>_________________________________________________</p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">Get a great discount on Valentine's Day nightlights for the next 2 weeks only!</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <em>Do a search on "Sale"</em><br /></span></p><p>_________________________________________________</p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">New for Spring are some FABULOUS offerings featuring fabric designer Amy Butler prints she did for Moda, a lovely Hydrangea floral, and a sweet religious nightlight called Cross Toss. Here's a peek at some of them (click the picture or link to go to the actual item and a larger view):<br /></p></span><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-91/floral%2C-nightlight%2C-vanities%2C-blue%2C/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169101445678590258" style="WIDTH: 112px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="220" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugzt6jlwl88rbW-DXgMu03yNaZMBh5jlWUSEX0G4aJYY8_LNxUcHVeHqwFOkVK2xbg9Qr3pG7UhYEe0akXbcOKXrM1z9IEWVV0fs1-xwRKasVoaTJdmIV9-CES5SCdq4WScxfMH8fgpA/s320/Vanities-Lg-Sc-NL.jpg" width="178" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-91/floral%2C-nightlight%2C-vanities%2C-blue%2C/Detail">Vanities Large Scalloped NightLight</a> </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-94/lamp%2C-unique-gift-idea%2C/Detail">Haute Peony Stripe Lamp</a> <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-94/lamp%2C-unique-gift-idea%2C/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169100986117089570" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWt0t75d5ovMPbvQrTGufKc5xIlSiP11df8jWxorhonds-UHsoyZIJKXjTVspoGd29YTgDpA44HR5mS4xjwLc8pWDGQTj8nv6QZUuFjpUSZjRdfMuKZsMqxBrcBVsg9DsPwXp3_VFu1Rw/s200/Haute-Peony-Stripe-Lamp-Up.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YLiIF4NeI0oAuPALHgBNuIWEZS93RBgEXGO7NpcfCOeQv0F-RmW4-CZUE_YEnnTZL5-zVFqfe_acMs5I1ikR2OTUk5eMqzoNYMxADlKlvToQGhm9WoFT25p7Fo_fQARrGhyphenhyphenEZaxFTXM/s1600-h/Haute-Peony-top-perspective.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169104009774066034" style="CURSOR: hand" height="202" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YLiIF4NeI0oAuPALHgBNuIWEZS93RBgEXGO7NpcfCOeQv0F-RmW4-CZUE_YEnnTZL5-zVFqfe_acMs5I1ikR2OTUk5eMqzoNYMxADlKlvToQGhm9WoFT25p7Fo_fQARrGhyphenhyphenEZaxFTXM/s320/Haute-Peony-top-perspective.jpg" width="146" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeu-L6eceSUD4H-sG392DlAeKC6rcyGaDaHNtpPKSEBGd6NHuZ_TYe01wrfCCndZ5C3MBzmnHaXLgXNdZFHctT8PJH9Rl7GZhYIJYrZcTI4OJOK_-jPtaoU-fKg-WVp-9wxOiSxx-BkE/s1600-h/Rouge-Lg-Nl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169102055563946306" style="WIDTH: 111px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="134" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeu-L6eceSUD4H-sG392DlAeKC6rcyGaDaHNtpPKSEBGd6NHuZ_TYe01wrfCCndZ5C3MBzmnHaXLgXNdZFHctT8PJH9Rl7GZhYIJYrZcTI4OJOK_-jPtaoU-fKg-WVp-9wxOiSxx-BkE/s200/Rouge-Lg-Nl.jpg" width="125" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-92/floral%2C-hydrangeas%2C-maidenshade%2C-nightlight%2C/Detail">A La Rouge Large Round NightLight</a><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-93/tissue-cozy%2C-maidenshade%2C-fabric%2C/Detail">A La Rouge Tissue Cozy<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169102287492180306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyNTgmIwMLAAQmNN8DyIThGeUQEG0F8rdbYEnembIb8ticAtMFVN5JaqtzW-swyBZwbpkMSxGwo5rTYMNkq2KJborjlAuhQQwuJsGfjq8t-xecEXJTsmUYGwIVO24V6tPsSNsuTiqYYr0/s200/Rouge-Tissue-Cozy-Side.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-93/tissue-cozy%2C-maidenshade%2C-fabric%2C/Detail"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169102948917143906" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09XXUa-4zmoTv8LjMI0yDnHcHJDWAjEPd-2CE6FxmnoTISPQ_96UUdH1E9FKRhmsE_O7Nhp2JKtitEFvW7PLGtZUu0NHtR1gZGgsTN_vMAyP-LGr3ZAIKMHaRA2SEeWA0oX953aEdoto/s200/Rouge-Tissue-Cozy-Top.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></span><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">PLUS THERE ARE MORE!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">TAKE ME TO MAIDENSHADE</a> </em></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>SO I CAN SHOP!</em></span></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-16270027004287027892008-02-05T12:56:00.001-05:002008-12-09T19:09:04.742-05:00Heck with Easter Bonnets! Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Hippity-Hopping right into your heart, it's Peter Cotton Tail! Wouldn't some "BUNNY" you know just LOVE this lamp?</em></span><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120219082247"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163558528133842562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="244" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7KMYNItyEOlOposhBj0KbNH5nqT2Jxcyp6rLC2Z3hEMqrOsHSRvN-ecDSXE1JPE-W_pCWYKig6km6bgXbt46mvPP3BlRfNV0or3HJJOIuZQC0QHzZv__KAw502UQzo_jtlXLg_8rh-Q/s320/04+Peter+Cotton+Tail+Closeup.jpg" width="172" border="0" />~more pictures are available on my eBay listing~</a></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">Well, MaidenShade Lady is up to it again. Putting MORE fabulous deals on eBay, blogging on her Auctiva Blog, and inviting one and all to SAVE SAVE SAVE.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366&tab=0">Shop eBay Way</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366&tab=3">Blog eBay Way</a> (scroll down when you get to this page)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">Shop MaidenShade</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com">Contact Me</a></span> </div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-35744192608546162492008-01-30T05:24:00.000-05:002008-12-09T19:09:04.911-05:00MAIDENSHADE ON EBAY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YudBeApngD9e1MzirXFQTwybxhRuqV29oDeGhCIkZIdCr02NIp1nU6NN0Ku1AWKhiJNsi8r4duvwtgcJsql14NiZzBzWtvQVYaicR1o_qW7SNEwRwqTfeOWXxOZP0UMBeva3xcrIhtI/s1600-h/cupid.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161222525486319218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px" height="261" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YudBeApngD9e1MzirXFQTwybxhRuqV29oDeGhCIkZIdCr02NIp1nU6NN0Ku1AWKhiJNsi8r4duvwtgcJsql14NiZzBzWtvQVYaicR1o_qW7SNEwRwqTfeOWXxOZP0UMBeva3xcrIhtI/s320/cupid.jpg" width="152" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> There are some </span><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366"><span style="font-size:130%;">bargains</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> to be had from </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">MaidenShade</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! At </span><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366"><span style="font-size:130%;">EBay</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, (where once upon a time a store called Trollops was conceived and consequently renamed due to an offended few), that enormous auction emporium in the sky. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">One of the advantages in listing there is the exposure of one's products - significant compared to an unknown e-store's - and the flexibility of listing other items as well. There is no stigma attached to including fabric, trim, or a tea set from China to your list of items for sale at eBay!</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I invite you to take advantage of LOWER PRICES on my unique gift ideas for Valentine's Day and Easter, </span><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366"><span style="font-size:130%;">go check out </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">my </span><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366"><span style="font-size:130%;">nightlights</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, lamps, and lampshades on eBay. Who knows what you might find?</span></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore.aspx?id=451366"><span style="font-size:130%;">SHOP AT EBAY NOW</span></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">SHOP AT MAIDENSHADE NOW</span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">At </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">MaidenShade</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, in addition to the Valentine's Day and Easter , I've added some religious themed NightLights</span>. <span style="font-size:130%;">Respectful and beautiful, these little lights will bring a holy glowing light to your hallway path and bathe your bath in their gentle light. What a comfort to look over at night and see the reminder of Our Lord in your room, quietly shedding its light. Choose from handsome, jewel-hued crucifixes</span> (</span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-85/sign-of-the-cross/Detail"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sign of the Cross</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">), </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-84/gift-idea-nightlight-hail/Detail"><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Lady</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, or neutral </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/servlet/the-83/fish-white-gilded-gift/Detail"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pax</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, which features the symbol of early Christians, the fish. </span><div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Please </span><a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com"><span style="font-size:130%;">Contact Me</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> if you have any special requests, like a lamp that adds a perfect accent to your decor, and please tell your friends to shop at for unique and fabulous gift ideas at <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade</a>.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">___________________________________</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Everyone has lights, but NOT everyone has a </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">MaidenShade</span></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span></div></div></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-38958012225372882802008-01-23T16:06:00.000-05:002008-12-09T19:09:05.101-05:00NEW FOR SPRING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMtP9ardwMjh8Q4O8TMfsQzIILTlnb_jbEuTYpPSWjoCW9m5JwhpLOgRelXKSqN2AD5i_pZYnEPqE9B2JIhlsHX43JJByfDjZR6z6XAq3IMJ3V_fOPe03UdzcHFp_c7xVtqNRQ5lrC24/s1600-h/Tossed-Hearts-Black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158783104321275490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px" height="286" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMtP9ardwMjh8Q4O8TMfsQzIILTlnb_jbEuTYpPSWjoCW9m5JwhpLOgRelXKSqN2AD5i_pZYnEPqE9B2JIhlsHX43JJByfDjZR6z6XAq3IMJ3V_fOPe03UdzcHFp_c7xVtqNRQ5lrC24/s320/Tossed-Hearts-Black.jpg" width="259" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">They are here - the <span style="color:#330099;">NEW</span> Nighty-NightLights from </span><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">MaidenShade</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! Go have a look and enjoy.</span></div>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-20111280030045177762008-01-10T08:05:00.000-05:002008-01-27T09:13:12.520-05:00SIZING A LAMPSHADE<em>CHOOSING THE PERFECT LAMPSHADE FOR YOUR LIGHT FIXTURE</em><br />Sizing a lampshade to fit your lamp is not as difficult as it might seem. Simply follow the easy instructions below, and you'll be able to order a great looking new lampshade that will fit your lamp perfectly.<br /><br /><br /><p>Lampshades are measured and sized according to: </p><ul><li>width across the top </li><li>width across the bottom </li><li>height down the side. </li></ul><p>For example, 10" top, 16" bottom, 12" side. Any shade measurements on <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade's</a> site are displayed TOP X BOTTOM X SIDE. The width across the bottom is what is referred to as the lampshade size. So a shade with the example measurements above would be referred to as a 16" shade. </p><p>If you have an existing shade and want a similar one, simply measure it and find a shade with a similar measurement. </p><p>If the measurements are not exactly the same as your shade, the height is the most important size to match with your existing shade. </p><p>If you do not have an existing shade or simply want something different in style and/or size, measure from the top of the lamp's harp to just below the socket in which the bulb fits. Then match it to the height of a shade on our site. </p><em></em><br /><em>CHOOSING THE CORRECT FITTER</em><br />There are five distinct ways nearly all lampshades fit onto a lamp, using three varieties of fitters:<br /><br /><strong>Washer (Spider)</strong><br />This is the most common lamp fitter. The washer fit (1/2" ring) will fit on one of the following settings:<br /><br /><ul><li>Most table shades use a harp to hold the shade, then allowing a finial to be screwed on top. </li><li>Many floor lamps and some desk and table lamps have a vertical rod (1/2" wide) on which the shade rests.</li><li>Some floor lamps or table lamps have a white globe (measuring 6" - 10" across the top). The shade will simply sit on top of the globe. The shade will have notches in the wire to keep it from sliding out of place.</li><li>Unless otherwise noted all of our lampshades larger than 10" use a washer style fitter. </li></ul><strong>Clip</strong><br />The standard bulb clip is used predominantly on smaller table lamps.<br /><br />The candelabra bulb clip fits chandeliers and wall sconces (using 4", 5", and 6" shades).<br /><br />NOTE: Any shade with a washer fitter can be modified to use a clip fitter.<br /><br /><strong>Uno</strong><br />This shade has a 1" ring with inner threads which screw onto the lamp socket, and is used mostly on floor lamps, but occasionally on table lamps also.<br /><br /><em></em><br /><em>POINTS TO REMEMBER</em><br /><ul><li>Most lamps will accomodate a different style or size lampshade than what was on it when you purchased or acquired it. </li><li>A different size harp, or the addition of a screw-on extender to the harp, can help make your new shade fit even better. </li><li>If you have any questions about style, size, or fitter please give us a call at 239.980.0799 or send an <a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com">E-Mail</a>. </li><li>Please contact us if you are having trouble finding a particular shade, if we don't have what you want we can create a custom shade for you.</li></ul><p>Remember, don't hesitate to ask for our assistance in choosing a great looking new shade for your lamp. MaidenShade has hundreds of lamps, lampshades, and nightlights to choose from and many are not on our web site. </p><p><br /><a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">SHOP NOW</a></p>MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-63260130685236110372008-01-06T07:58:00.000-05:002008-12-09T19:09:05.264-05:00MaidenShade 2008"A lampshade is a fixture that covers the lightbulb on a <a title="Light fixture" href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">lamp</a> to diffuse the light it emits.<br /><br />Conical, cylindrical and other forms on floor-, desk- or table top-mounted as well as suspended lamp models are the most common and are made in a wide range of materials. The term can also apply to the glass hung under many designs of ceiling lamp.<br /><br /><em><strong>Beyond its practical purpose, significant emphasis is also usually given to decorative and aesthetic features...</strong>"<br /></em><br /><em><span style="color:#cccccc;">Source: Wikipedia</span></em><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">UPCOMING AT MAIDENSHADE:</span></strong></div><strong></strong><div align="left"><br /><br />New for 2008 will be unique seasonal and themed items!<br /><br /><strong>Valentine's Day:</strong><br />Look for the sweetheart lamp, perfect for your sweetie. If you have a specific color theme in mind, <a href="mailto:iam@maidenshade.com">just let me know </a>so I can create a personalized "I LOVE YOU" just for you.<br /><br /><strong>Easter:</strong><br />Buying has begun for adorable fabrics and yummy trims. From sacred to traditional bunnies and chicks, decorating has just gotten fresh again with <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade</a> lamps, lampshades, and nightlights!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152350452856174354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYJUbI_XLibbPfJLehAvIYZ6-NKXlVTbvnwVJfjvdtEuOuFQfqWd5stENRCYqJwUPCSlkkl1kWUlRn0Guq_m27w0rRn9hyphenhyphenQ6LexFGatxQ6RwFD-MVPBqtJvTp4FMX2RiiC8Xf-hAWAgU/s200/baby-chicks-4.jpg" border="0" />MaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904026482800628531.post-37332156395697577232007-12-28T08:14:00.000-05:002007-12-28T08:23:25.967-05:00Sit-Down Dinner Menu & Table TipsNo, you don’t have to make everything from scratch. Your guests will never notice if you cut a few corners and take advantage of packaged ingredients. You can save more than an hour of prep time by relying on frozen pearl onions (no peeling!), presliced mushrooms, precut stew meat and carrots, and pre-bagged lettuce. How about a special touch for this fabulous holiday celebration - a gift of light from <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade</a> using a NightLight to mark each guest's place? Customization is a snap, and we are happy to help make your dinner unforgetable! Just <a href="mailto:%20iam@maidenshade.com">ask</a> to see some of the possibilities and find out about a discount for mentioning this blog.<br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Menu</strong> </div><div align="center">Lettuce, Orange, and Pecan Salad </div><div align="center">Beef Bourguignonne </div><div align="center">Buttery Mashed Potatoes </div><div align="center">Broccoli Rabe with Currant Vinaigrette </div><div align="center">Ice Cream Bombe</div><br /><strong>Shopping List<br /></strong>3 1/2 to 4 pounds stew or chuck meat<br />1 bottle dry red wine (such as Côtes du Rhône)<br />1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes<br />2 14.5-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth<br />1 small onion<br />1 whole carrot<br />1 head garlic<br />1 1-pound bag carrots, preferably baby cut<br />2 sticks unsalted butter1 pound fresh or frozen pearl onions<br />1 pound sliced button mushrooms<br />8 russet potatoes<br />1 cup heavy cream<br />1 quart whole milk<br />3 bunches (about 3 pounds) broccoli rabe<br />1 12-ounce jar red currant jelly<br />1 1.5-ounce jar red pepper flakes<br />1 8-ounce jar Dijon mustard<br />3 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce<br />2 navel oranges<br />3 ounces pecan halves<br />4 ounces goat cheese (optional)<br />1 shallot<br />1 8-ounce carton orange juice<br />1 12.7-ounce bottle white wine vinegar<br />2 pints vanilla ice cream2 pints chocolate ice cream<br />1 7.5-ounce bag hard peppermint candies<br />1 customized NightLight for each guest<br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>RECIPES FOLLOW IN NEXT POSTS</strong></div><br /><strong>What to Sip</strong><br />Tradition holds that whatever wine goes in the stew should go in the glass. That’s fine, but according to wine expert Andrea Robinson, a better match for rich beef stew and bitter broccoli rabe is a more assertive Rioja (such as Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva, $16) or a Petite Syrah (like Bogle, $10).<br /><br /><strong>Preparing for Your Sit-Down Dinner</strong><br /><br /><strong>Two Days Before</strong><br />Make the Ice Cream Bombe.<br />Select the music.<br /><br /><strong>The Day Before</strong><br />Set the table.<br />Clip cuttings from your yard for a fresh look to your table's center piece.<br />Use a NightLight from <a href="http://www.maidenshade.com/">MaidenShade</a> as a placecard holder and gift for each guest.<br />Clean the living room, dining room, and bathrooms; edit the medicine cabinet, in case of nosy guests.<br />Make the Beef Bourguignonne.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Early in the Day</strong><br />Unmold the Ice Cream Bombe onto a platter and return to freezer.<br />Make the salad and the vinaigrette; refrigerate them separately.<br /><br /><strong>Two Hours Before Guests Arrive</strong><br />Mash the potatoes; transfer to oven.One Hour Before Guests Arrive<br />Heat the stew.<br />Make sure the dishwasher is empty.<br />Change into your party clothes.<br /><br /><strong>15 Minutes Before Guests Arrive<br /></strong>Light the candles and turn on the music.<br />Set out some chilled sparkling water.<br />Uncork the wine.<br /><br /><strong>15 Minutes Before Dinner</strong><br />Toss the salad.<br />After the First Course<br />Make the broccoli rabe.After Dinner But Before Dessert<br />Place a load of dishes in the dishwasher.<br />Sprinkle the candy over the Ice Cream Bombe.<br /><br /><strong>After the Last Guest Leaves<br /></strong>Clean the dishes before going to bed so you don’t have to face them in the morning.<br /><br />BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN FOR THE RECEIPESMaidenShade Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10246889805730454404noreply@blogger.com0