Flavor of Fall

I love looking at the Etsy front page. So many pretty pictures & beautiful items! I'm always wowed by the craftsmanship & artistry of the paintings, clothing & baubles. But I feel the front page has been lacking something lately, something so very fall - baked goods! Pumpkin treats, caramel apples, the smell of cinnamon & mulling spices - all things that make you want to enjoy the crisp air & take in Fall.

So here is my Flavor of Fall Treasury to tickle your tastebuds!

Would you like to see this on the Etsy Front Page?
Then please visit Flavor of Fall & click on some of the items.
Thank you bakers & candy makers for making our mouths water!

Things that go BUMP in the night - Halloween Giveaway!

The fabulously entertaining blog, 3 Pugs & a Baby is hosting my latest giveaway. With Halloween around the corner, this giveaway is all about things that go bump in the night. Spectacular as she may be, Lady Gaga is definitely a mysterious creature. And it's never Halloween without the creepy crawly collection!

Check out the blog for your chance to win one:Baby Gaga Onesie

Baby Gaga Toddler T

The Beetles Onesie

The Beetles Toddler T

Direct link: http://www.threepugsandababy.com/2010/10/halloween-giveaway-morning-star-loft.html

There are lots of ways to enter at the blog. Winner announce on Wednesday. Good luck & Happy Halloween!!

A milestone to say the least!

My adventure as an Etsy seller began in January of 2010 with my first sale January 7th. Funny because "7" days always have a special meaning to me. My husband's bday is on the 7th, my birthday is the 17th and we were married on the 27th day in 2007. I should have realized that was a good sign, but I never could have imagined this kind of success.

Morning Star Loft began as a hobby & has blossomed into something more. My real life job has me very busy - especially now where I have to be out of town during most of the week, only leaving me the weekends to design. I'm definitely looking into ways to improve my efficiency, without loosing my artistic integrity. I will be sure to let you all know how this new method progresses.

And one more bit of good news - I have been contacted by a trendy art gallery/boutique that is interested in selling some of my onesies! I'm over-the-moon excited & can't wait to get their order together & announce all the details here once they've been finalized.

To all my fans, family, friends & customers - THANK YOU! for your support & patronage. And while this blog is a little quiet right now, you can always reach me via email: morningstarloft@gmail.com

And the 100th sale?The Bob Dylan Forever Young onesie
now on its way to The Big Apple, New York, NY

Winner!

Confession: I like shoes. I like athletic shoes just as much as wedges, knee high boots & stilettos. I love long, dangly earrings & my collection of pearl studs. I like purses okay enough. But clutches? Those I love!

So I jumped all over the giveaway from Dear Lillie. The question: which clutch?

The Gatsby

The Estella

I love the whispy feathers of the Gatsby & soon it will be mine! Random.org picked my post #116!

I'm attending a wedding in a few weeks & now have the perfect purse. Now to find the dress to go with it.

The Dear Lillie website is bookmark worthy. In the shop you'll find great clothing & accessories, at the blog you'll get a peek inside the designer's beautiful home. Enjoy! Maybe pick up a clutch of your own.

Gaga Ooh La La

Etsy has this really fun section called the Treasury. An Etsy Treasury is a member-compiled collection of items that usually share a common theme. The Treasuries often end up on the front page of Etsy - a highly coveted position.

I got a great surprise tonight when I was notified that SqueakyBroncoLibz had included my Free Bitch Baby Onesie in her Treasury titled "Gaga Ooh La La!" It's a really fun collection of all great handmade Lady Gaga inspired items. I've so enjoyed producing the Lady Gaga Onesies & T's, it was great to get a little nod from a fellow Etsian.

Click the picture to visit the Treasury & these Lady Gaga items up close.

Take a stroll through the Treasury, you'll be awed at the fun collections.

Check out the Samantha Fascinator & other feathery finds
at Sprightly Strands Boutique

Bob Dylan Forever Young Onesie

I had a custom order request for a special onesie featuring Bob Dylan. Immediately one Dylan song sprang to mind - "Forever Young." Dylan wrote this song as a father & I imagine the words to be true for any parent.

Here is the song:
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for youMay you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be trueMay you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

Bob Dylan Forever Young Onesie or Toddler Tshirt (both $8)

Baby Gaga Collection

If you know me, you know I am a big fan of Lady Gaga. Her music keeps me running and singing in the car (with the windows rolled up!). Last year, I was lucky enough to see her at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa, standing on the floor just 12 ft from the stage. What a fun show! If you have the chance to go, you absolutely should! I know ticket prices have jumped, but it's a fantastic show that won't disappoint. Lady Gaga is a spectacular performer & goes all out for her fans.

The new tour is underway & it is time for some new designs. Inspiration came from a source very near to Lady Gaga. However, I don't want to reveal the customer's identity & ruin any surprises. Hopefully, I'll have more on this later. :)

So, first up in the collection, the original "Baby Gaga." This picture of my niece wearing the original Baby Gaga has been seen on a few blogs in the webosphere. She's such a doll!

Baby Gaga Onesie ($14)

Lady Gaga has lovingly dubbed her beloved fans her "Little Monsters." Let your pop prince or princess shine as the newest & Littlest Monster. Black lettering with a dusting of disco stick silver glitter.

Littlest Monster ($12)

And the newest & cheekiest onesie of all "Free Bitch Baby." The lightning bolt sunglasses & sparkling red lips with lyrics from the smash hit, Bad Romance. A bold statement for sure!

Free Bitch Baby ($14)

Click on pictures for more pics and how to buy.

Where has Baby Gaga been seen?

Even an Italian blog!