Back From Vacation
Esther's Place is back from vacation! Okay, it was not exactly a fun vacation.
As you may have notice the shop has been in "vacation" mode while I underwent surgery to repair my ankle. I'm back now and ready to create!
Watch for a new product to appear in the shop later this week!
I'll give you a hint - it involves glass tiles.
The Stories Behind the Faces
It is no secret that I love old family photographs. You will see many of my ancestors featured in my sample jewelry and gift items in my Etsy shop.
But did you ever wonder how I learned the stories behind those photographs? Do you ever wonder about the stories behind your ancestors' photographs?
The answer to these questions - Genealogy.
Researching one's ancestors has become one of the fastest growing hobbies in recent years. TV shows like Who Do You Think You Are? and the availability of online records in recent years has helped generate our interest in family history.
Interested? Not sure where to start? (I think I can help.)
I recently added to Esther's Place Customized Genealogy Research Plans and a Genealogy Research Package (Level 1) to Esther's Place. Click over a take a look.
Are you interested, but not quite sure what you need? Contact me. I would be happy to let consult with you on what best fits your needs.
Let's not just know the faces of our ancestors/family members. Let's know and share their stories!
But did you ever wonder how I learned the stories behind those photographs? Do you ever wonder about the stories behind your ancestors' photographs?
The answer to these questions - Genealogy.
Researching one's ancestors has become one of the fastest growing hobbies in recent years. TV shows like Who Do You Think You Are? and the availability of online records in recent years has helped generate our interest in family history.
Interested? Not sure where to start? (I think I can help.)
I recently added to Esther's Place Customized Genealogy Research Plans and a Genealogy Research Package (Level 1) to Esther's Place. Click over a take a look.
Are you interested, but not quite sure what you need? Contact me. I would be happy to let consult with you on what best fits your needs.
Let's not just know the faces of our ancestors/family members. Let's know and share their stories!
5 Great Gifts For Mother's Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner on May 12th.
Have you shopped yet?
No? That's okay.
Here are 5 great Mother's Day gifts on Etsy.com. (Mom, don't look!)
Have you shopped yet?
No? That's okay.
Here are 5 great Mother's Day gifts on Etsy.com. (Mom, don't look!)
- Unique Mother's Day Card by ApproposRoasters Great card!
- Bohemian Summer Scarf by Sewstacy Perfect for summer!
- Hand Stamped Vintage Knife Garden Markers by jessicaNdesigns For the Gardener!
- Spa Gift Set by LittleFlowerSoapCo Who doesn't love a spa treatment?
- Decadent Chocolate Truffles by TwistedSisterTreats For the Chocolate Lover!
This Might Slow Me Down Just A Bit!
You may have noticed as of April 24th (today), I have put Esther's Place "on vacation" until May 7th. I am having an ankle surgery and will be recovering for the next couple of weeks.
You may still place orders, but custom orders will not be completed until the week of May 6th. I will still be available to answer Etsy convos or e-mails. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question!
In the meantime, check back here. I will continue to post here at the Esther's Place blog.
Where I Create
The space where I create the custom orders in my shop is nothing fancy. But that's okay. I don't need a fancy space, just a functional space.
My creative space is most often my kitchen counter, but, as you can see, my space is portable. The tray is perfect for corralling any of the small findings I use when creating custom jewelry orders. It's also perfect to transport out of my kitchen any items needing drying time. All in all, my system/workspace works quite well.
[In case you are wondering, I am not a big football fan. The football themed tray was used as a "cake plate" for my youngest for his football themed birthday party.]
Resources for Preserving Family Photographs
It is no surprise that I love vintage - or should I just say old- photographs. I have quite a collection that covers several family lines. I also have a number of unidentified photographs. Most of the photographs are loose, not in albums or scrapbooks. (I am very appreciative of my ancestors who made and saved scrapbooks!)
So, the question is just how do I protect and store these old photographs?
I'm no expert in this area. I'm still a newbie when it comes to preservation of photographs. I do know how to research, though. (Google is my friend.)
Below I have listed a few of the websites I have found very helpful as I work to preserve my photos. I hope you find them helpful as well.
Share your preservation stories. I'd love to hear and learn from others working to preserve their family photographs.
Unidentified Tintype
So, the question is just how do I protect and store these old photographs?
I'm no expert in this area. I'm still a newbie when it comes to preservation of photographs. I do know how to research, though. (Google is my friend.)
Below I have listed a few of the websites I have found very helpful as I work to preserve my photos. I hope you find them helpful as well.
- How to Preserve Vintage Photographs - An eHow website on the basics
- The American Museum of Photography - Great resource
- American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works - Provides a lot of information on preserving photographs of all types. From their main page you can find information on preserving many different types of family heirlooms.
Share your preservation stories. I'd love to hear and learn from others working to preserve their family photographs.
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