Spring Giveaway

So... are you ready to try to win you some free stuff? I am always up for winning - even though I usually don't - but it is always fun to try. So, this is what I am going to do. I am giving away 3 - that's right I said 3 - freebies. And what do you get, you may ask... ANYTHING in the shop up to $19.00. That's not too shabby if you ask me. Here is how you enter:

1. Visit www.theenglishpea.com and comment with what your favorite item is - old or new.
2. Follow this blog - or comment letting me know that you already follow.
3. Blog, put it on facebook, or tweet about it (and comment letting me know that you did it)
4. Do all three and increase your chances of winning!

You have until Thursday, April 8th, to enter.

Happy Spring!

Egg Hunting

We had the pleasure of eating lunch with my friend Anna and her family today for lunch. We had a delicious meal and then we let the kids loose in the back yard to hunt for eggs.

This was Charlotte's first egg hunt - as well as Douglass Charles. Charlotte caught on pretty quickly and then after discovering there was candy in the eggs she was content to discover her prize.

Douglass Charles also got into the fun. He is walking up a storm now (seemed to really happen this weekend) and he was all about finding eggs. He wasn't interested in collecting them. He just needed one. He would pick it up, throw it, and run after, pick it up again, and start the whole process over - and he was very proud of himself I might add. The only trouble this game caused is the older children would see the egg he had thrown and try to collect it for themselves. Thankfully there were plenty of eggs so his game was able to continue.

Douglass Charles and Charlotte both are very into playgrounds right now and they honestly, were more into playing on the Jones' swingset than they were about hunting eggs.

We had such a wonderful time and it was fun to share in such memories with friends.

Charlotte's Easter Dress

When I was little finding the perfect Easter dress was always a fun thing to do. I am a girly girl and always have been. Buying a pretty dress for this Easter Sunday definitely goes down in my life as a special memory.

This is Charlotte's third Easter and the second time I have made her dress for this special day. This year was a little more rewarding than the last. When I put it on her, told her I made it special for her, she looked up at me with those blue eyes of hers, stroking the front of it and said, "Pretty, Mommy!"

Also, notice her shoes. Think me sappy, but I cried when I put these on her for the first time. They look like such big girl shoes and my big girl really liked them. I can't believe how fast she is growing.

Don't think I forgot Douglass Charles. I am no wonder woman and we used the outfit I made him for his baptism several weeks ago for this special day.

Here's hoping your Easter was filled with love and joy. He is Risen! Allelujah!

New Additions

Timid lion


pink giraffe


New size invitation


Another version of the new size invitation


New notecards - perfect for Mom!

My zoo collection has a new member and something specific for the little girls out there who are so in love with pink - this timid lion and a pink giraffe. Honestly, this lion is one of my favorites right now. I have also been wanting to offer a pink giraffe - thankfully a customer recently asked for one and I got the opportunity. :)

I am also offering a new size invitation in my shop. They are 5.5"x4.25" and will be a couple dollars less than my square invite. While I love the 5"x5" square (and will still be offering it) these new little invites will cost you the price of a stamp to send - where the square invitations require additional postage. I don't know about you, but that savings is welcome at my house.

I am also offering intials instead of graphics for those moms or dads that would like to enjoy my line of stationery. So... think Mother's Day, you can get The English Pea quality and fun color for the mothers in your life. :)

Feel free to stop on over at www.theenglishpea.com and take a gander and don't forget to check back Monday for a great giveaway! Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

Are You Ready for A Hoe Down?

Cowboy boot - don't you just love the spur?


Hoe Down Set


Stick Horse

I didn't forget the boys - and why not include items for a cowboy - since the wild west is so envogue right now. These illustrations were commissioned after a good friend wanted me to help her with her little man's "Hoe Down" birthday party. I was happy to ablidge (and will blog about these later and show off the invite). I was thrilled with the result and with so many of my family out in Texas I think they will appreciate the homeage to their great state.

I am in the process of producing a pink cowgirl boot - so the little cowgirls in my life can also take part in the hoe-down goodness. So get your "yee haw" on and enjoy the addition of a little of the wild west over at my shop - www.theenglishpea.com.

Enjoy!

Bring May Flowers

Daisy Flower


Flower Power Set


Pom Pom Flowers


These little flowers came about in January - yes, I have been working on these illustrations since before Christmas. I was inspired by a quilt I saw in Pottery Barn Kids and I wanted a graphic that a girl or woman could use. We ladies always love flowers and they are an obvious addition to include in the Spring. So... I hope you enjoy these May flowers - which will actually be titled "flower power" in my shop over at www.theenglishpea.com. :)

Please note that all of the designs you will see featured can be ordered as individual graphics. Also, be sure to check back Monday, April 5th, for the announcement of my giveaway.

April Showers...

Happy April and welcome to my 2010 Spring Debut. Today I am showcasing my "Singing in the Rain" collection. Obviously one needs an umbrella and a cute pair of rainboots to war against the weather - or just go a singin' in the rain.

Would love to know what you think. I will be debuting more designs each day so stay tuned and next Monday I will announce the giveaway that I will be running with this new collection so be sure to check back - you won't want to miss it! :)