received this note from the universe today and thought I'd share it ....

Cat , please help spread the word. Here are the top 10 ways people give away their power: 1. Asking others what they should do. 2....

Pricing for our Skillset - Part II - why we had better be doing whatever it is we are doing very, very well

Skillset is the tricky part of a maker's pricing formula. This is probably why no one talks about it very much. (skillset can sometimes...

getting off my a$$ - the true story of a crafty solopreneur's adventures standing up for herself

this is my chair ----> this is the chair that sits in front of my computer ----> this is the chair you will not find me sitting...

what's in your wallet ....

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Pricing for Our Skillset - the piece of the pricing puzzle that doesn't get talked about enough Part 1

When I was a bank manager (yes, I was a bank manager, please don't judge me) there were salary ranges for different positions within...

String Art Letters on Old Books - Upcycled Tutorial

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GIVEAWAY - Old New Again Winner's Choice of a 2 Hook Wall Vase, Two Wall Vases or a 12" Tall Letter!!

CLOSED- Winner will be announced this weekend!


Old New Again is the totally amazing woodworking shop of Liz and Rick from Green Bay, Wisconsin!

Old New Again features the most gorgeous wooden letters, wedding decor, key hooks, cottage decor, wood wall vases and more.

I love their warm, distressed color palette and all their wonderful pieces!

Liz and Rick have created an incredible, warm, upcycled shop of wonderful pieces for your home.

Every piece is sturdy with much attention to detail. The design and finish are what sets Old New Again's pieces apart. Rick's carpentry skills and Liz's art background work together so you get the most beautiful, well-made home goods around.

Their motto is DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL!!

We are so lucky to have one of their cool pieces that marry form and function so, so well for this week's giveaway!

WHAT YOU GET:

One lucky winner will receive YOUR CHOICE of a 2 Hook Wall Vase, Two Wall Vases or a 12" Tall Letter!!

HOW TO WIN:

Visit Rick and Liz's amazing shop Old New Again and leave a comment below letting them know your choice of a 2 Hook Wall Vase, Two Wall Vases or a 12" Tall Letter!!

For additional entries:

(5) Twitter this post

(5) Blog about this contest; linking to this post

(5) Follow my blog

(5) Facebook this post

(5) Like OldNewAgain's Facebook Page 

Let me know if you have done these things so I can give you additional entries. This contest is open to U.S. residents.

DRAWING:

Enter by midnight JULY 4TH!! Good luck! CLOSED- Winner will be announced this weekend!

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