Wyoming Rose

Have any of my dear readers heard of Etsy? It's a virtual mall where individual owners display handmade crafts and vintage items to buy and sell on-line. My friend Sue and her daughter Maria create handmade items for their Etsy shop, Wyoming Rose Boutique. I've ordered twice from them and have been more than satisfied both times with the value I've gotten. Their items are not expensive and the craftsmanship is both creative and of good quality. In January I bought a lovely and warm cowl neck scarf to match my winter jacket. I was hesitant to order it as I didn't know how much longer winter would last--here it is almost April and I'm still wrapping it around my neck every morning!

I'm always looking for a bargain and when I saw that Wyoming Rose had clearance items, I took the bait and checked it out. I found a colorful and unique necklace that I decided I had to have. $9.00. Unbelievable. Just last week there was a magazine going around at work with "designer jewelry" for sale. The least expensive necklace was over $50.00--and that didn't include shipping and handling charges. Nothing I saw in that catalog was as charming as what's featured in Wyoming Rose Boutique--and their hand-crafted items are all one of a kind.

It came in the mail just a few days after I ordered it wrapped ever so carefully and with a touch of whimsy. I gave it a place on my dresser with my other jewelry pieces. This morning I was in a funk and didn't feel like getting dressed and going to church. Then I remembered, "I have a new necklace to wear!" Since my daily wardrobe is uniforms, it's a treat to dress up on Sunday. Maybe it's not the most noble motivation for attending church, but if it gets me in the pew to hear the message, who is to judge?!

OK, not the best self-portrait, but there was nobody home to take the photo!

Readers: Be sure to check out Wyoming Rose Boutique!