Cabin Fever!

I don't know about anybody else, but this is the time of year where I get spring fever, cabin fever, whatever you choose to call it.  And I get it BAD!!  I really don't like Winter much anyway, and that coupled with the dumpings of snow, followed by way too many days of below zero weather, makes this blond chick about ready to do something crazy!  I have been snowshoeing a couple of times this winter, but the 2nd time I stepped right out of my showshoes twice.  I don't know how I didn't tie my bindings correctly, but I didn't. 
Summer is so much easier-no snow to shovel, no scraping ice off the windshield and letting your vehicle warm up before you can  go somewhere, no freezing rain, no dumpings of snow, no below zero weather.  No dressing in as many layers as you can just run to the grocery store.  Some people will have nicer weather in the not too distant future (LUCKY!!) but really, it doesn't get here until about May-ok, sometimes April.  I know there's no "perfect weather" place in the United States, but I know there's places with lots shorter winter than here in northern Minnesota!  Tell me your thoughts about Winter-do you like it or not, how long does it last where you live, any winter activities you enjoy, etc.  Wishing for warmth and sunshine.....

A New Year-New Adventures!

Seems like lots of people make New Year's resolutions, and then forget them soon after.  I've been reading a few of my friends blogs and they, too, mention the "resolution" problem.

Natalie has a great philosophy, taken from a song. 
Cindy acknowledges last year was great, sets new goals, and writes down things she can do better.
Joelyn made a bucket list!

I have a goal this year, too-I want to expand my creativity and take on some cool new projects to see how I can do.  Oh, and spend more time outdoors/in the woods/at the cabin/in the boat/with my dogs when it gets warm out again.
I'm really looking forward to doing some more craft shows this year, and meeting new people/making friends at the shows.

So....what's going on this month at That Blond Chick's Rustic Lodge Style Decorating?

On Sale:
Incense and Incense Burners

Buy a minumum of 2 incense burners, OR a minumum of 2 packages of incense, OR a minumum of 1 burner and 1 package of incense, and you will receive FREE SHIPPING on those items!
The shipping shows up in your cart, but it is refunded when your payment is processed.

We still have a few candles left on sale also!

French Vanilla Coffee and American Classic Coffeehouse pillar candles-regularly $14.95, on sale for $10.95. Only 2 left of each!

...plus all remaining jar candles. 
Regularly $12.95, now only $9.95. Quantities left are between 1 and 3 of each.
Scents-Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pumpkin Pie Treats, Birthday Cake, Cinnavanilla, and Apple Pie



Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win a candle/tart warmer and an 8pk of tarts for melting.

See thatblondchick.com for details, or you can e-mail here.

Don't forget to follow along on Facebook, and you can follow on Twitter @DecorateRustic and @upnorthrustic too!

Happy New Year, everyone  :)

Up North Rustic Creations

I'm very pleased to announce a new line of products available on my website.  Up North Rustic Creations is a line of hand decorated wooden items, created right here in That Blond Chick's workshop!  There's canoe paddles, trinket boxes, plaques, signs, letter holders, and more.  You can check out the ones I've posted so far on the website (http://www.thatblondchick.com/), and there will be more posted as I complete them!  I've got tons of ideas for stuff and I'm very excited about them!  Here's a few pictures...

I'm hoping to have quite a few more designs ready over the next month or so.  I'll have plenty of items for your home, cabin, or RV.  I'd be willing to consider special requests or personalized items, too-if you'd like to inquire about this, please visit my website, http://www.thatblondchick.com/, and click on the "Contact Us" tab.  Send me your request, and we can discuss the details.

It Smells Good In Here!

Don't you love it when someone walks in your house and says "It smells good in here!"

If you like incense and tarts, you're sure to like these!

Incense Cones: Cherry Vanilla, Blend 22, Vanilla, and Cinnamon

Stick Incense: Arabian Musk, Champa, Gingerbread, and Pumpkin Pie

Tarts: Banana Bread, Navel Orange, Pumpkin Pie, and Sandalwood

Air Freshner: Jasmine, Strawberry, Love, No. 8, Black Cherry, and Dreamsicle 


Cone Incense Burners

Tart Melter/Candle Warmer

Stick Incense Burners

Air Freshners

See all these and more-includng candles (Holiday Scents, and other Yummy Baked Goods Scents), gifts, and rustic decorating pieces at http://www.thatblondchick.com/.

Can't believe it is the middle of December already!  The year sure flew by.  All kinds of plans for the holidays and the upcoming year are being discussed on a daily basis now everywhere you go.  Happy Holidays to everyone, and a wish for many blessings in the year ahead.  Be grateful for what you have accomplished in your life.    



What Is Rustic Lodge Style Decorating?

Lodge style, or rustic decorating, gives a feeling of being in the outdoors, brings the outdoors in, or keeps memories of a cabin by a lake, camping or hiking trip, or other pleasurable outdoor/nature experience close at hand. Common colors that are used in this type of decorating are dark browns and greens, gold, red, cream, tan, and blue. Wall hangings with either painted or unfinished frames are used. Generally, items featuring bear, moose, deer, fish, wolves, and pine trees fall into this category. You can use anything as inexpensive as a basket of pine cones to something more high-end as handcrafted log furniture. The nice thing is, it all works very well together. Experiment with different pieces and placement until you find the right combination that makes you feel good! Using scented candles, tarts, or incense will give an added dimension to your experience. Of course, a nice cracking fire in the fireplace can only add to the ambiance!

Visit http://www.thatblondchick.com/ for information on how to sign up

for the monthly Rustic Lodge Style Decorating Newsletter.

Winners!

Recently we started having people sign up at our craft shows in a drawing to win  product from the website.

Last week we gave away a Wood Bark Birdfeeder to Roseanne of Esko, MN.

This week's winner is Jackie of Esko, MN and she won the Get Out and Hike Stepping Stone.         

Would you like to be a winner, too? You can sign up at our booth at any craft fair we're at. Can't make it to the show? Drop us an e-mail at mail@thatblondchick.com to subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Each person that subscribes to the newsletter is automatically entered in a monthly giveaway. The first issue of the newsletter will be out at the beginning of December.

See where our next craft show will be by visiting http://www.thatblondchick.com/.

Rustic Decorating

Been a while since I've blogged here.  I'm pleased to announce my web store is up and running full force!  I have a lot of neat rustic decorating pieces, candles, incense, and gifts.  I will be adding several more pieces to my online store that I'm currently displaying at craft shows.  If you like rustic decor, you should check this out! 
Check the website http://www.thatblondchick.com/ for my products.  There you'll also find dates and locations of the craft shows I'll be at so you can see the items "live", links to other cool stuff, the "Pets" page, a CafePress store, and many other fun and interesting things.

I'll be putting out my first e-newsletter at the beginning of December.  It will inform you of monthly specials, news, updates, and a couple of articles as well.  If you'd like to sign up for the newsletter, drop me an e-mail at mail@thatblondchick.com and let me know you'd like to sign up!