Shop news + a sad little eye.

Hi friends.

This post was supposed to be finished this morning.  But then this happened:

My baby's first big fall.  Don't get me wrong, he falls A LOT.  But this was the first one that left him with a battle wound and broke this mama's heart.  I mean look at him.  That eye.  We had it checked out and thankfully there are no stitches necessary.  He was up, running, and acting like nothing happened within minutes.  He's one tough little dude.

Okay, moving on :)

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Shop news.

It's been a while since I gave a little shop update.  So, I figured it was about time!

I have taken all handmade products out of the shop.

My focus for 2014 is prints.  Kid & Nursery prints to be exact.  I toddled with this last year, but really wanted to put all my eggs in one basket.  My heart behind these prints is to create modern designs that inspire and encourage the little ones in our lives.  I plan to interweave encouragement and scripture into the designs all while keeping them young and fun for a kid's room.

I need a little time to put on some finishing touches...so the shop will reopen next friday (January 31st!) --- mark your calendars!

But I'm a sucker for spoiling surprises...so...I'll give you just a little peak.
(since you're begging me and all...)

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And lastly, who doesn't like a giveaway?

Go follow me on Instagram (@klthrock) and I will be announcing a fun little giveaway sometime tomorrow!

Lions and wolves and foxes and bears, oh my!

...it doesn't quite have the same ring, does it.  Oh well, I tried. 

I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that my "Wild Animals"  and "Baby Animals" Instant Download Art packs are up in the shop and just waiting for you to go snag them! 

Each of our animal packs shown above include four 8x10 instant downloads for the low, low price of $12!  (normally $16)

These could be great gifts for the upcoming holiday season or the perfect addition to your little boy or girl's bedroom!

And, that's not all...

"What about a discount code??!"

Well, I'm glad you asked!  Hop on over to see the Oh, Sweet Joy 2013 Holiday Guide to find a very special discount code for 15% off of your purchase!

Don't wait!  Order now!

(cheesy infomercial over...)

Feeling festive

While sitting on the couch this weekend, red cup filled with warm gingerbread latte goodness in hand, I decided I needed to design something festive.  It just felt right.

In the past I've designed a handful of Christmas Card templates each year, but I just wasn't feeling it.

I decided I wanted to design something new.  Something fun.

I wanted to design something that could really be used.  Something that is fun for both mamas and kids.  Something to remind us of the real reason for the holidays as well as embrace the fun of Christmas morning.  Something that reminded me of Christmas traditions...

Traditions like staying up late on Thanksgiving night planning out my Christmas shopping list.

Traditions like making those fun paper-link countdown chains and wrapping presents until well after bedtimes on Christmas eve...

Traditions like baking cookies, decorating the house, writing letters to Santa, reading the true Christmas story...

And so, I'm happy to reveal the Beautifully Esoteric 2013 Christmas Printable Bundles

(There are 2 sets of downloads, one for mamas and one for kids. )

The "mama bundle" includes: Holiday To-Do list, 8x10 Lyric Print, 8x10 Scripture Print, Christmas Gift Tags, Holiday Shopping List, iPhone Wallpaper

The kid bundle includes: "Letter to Santa" Template, Top 3 gift wish list, 

2 great kid-friendly Holiday Recipes, 2 - 8x10 coloring pages, Customizable Christmas Eve to-do list, Countdown to Christmas Link-Chain Cutouts

The Bundles are up and in the shop ready for download, today!

They are $6 per bundle or $10 for both.  How can you resist? :)  Enjoy!!
(Downloads can be printed for personal use as many times as you'd like.  Please do not resell or use for commercial use.)

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Also!!
Remember when I told you about Kim, over at Oh, Sweet Joy?

Kim has an awesome Holiday Gift Guide feature on her blog this week.  I love that she is highlighting handmade shops.  Buying handmade gifts for Christmas is a great way to support the online community and know you are getting quality, unique gifts for your friends and family!

 Today she is featuring the kid's category.
Head on over there to see the awesome shops and gift ideas!  
(oh, and you just might find something familiar, and a coupon to use in my shop!)


Hope you all have a great wednesday!!

Sleep, toilet paper + gift sets

Sleep.

We've done it.  A lot of you told me it would be worth it.  Last week at this time I laughed and said no way, never.  But it worked.  He's sleeping like a champ.

Nap time this morning... zero crying my friends.  Thanks for all the prayers and advice.  They really did help :)

...and anyone going through sleep issues, hold on.  It does get better and you aren't alone.  I promise.

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Toilet paper.

Guys this is awesome.  I can't help but share :)

I won a years supply of toilet paper!!!

My friend and fellow blogger, Mandy --- over at Creative Cents --- just had a Quilted Northern Toilet paper giveaway.  And I won!!!

And, to make it all that much sweeter, I found out this morning that I don't even have to go buy it.  They will send it straight to my door!

Isn't that just the bees knees?!

Check out Mandy's blog, here, for future awesome giveaways and great useful blog posts!

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Gift sets.

Looking for the perfect baby shower gift? 

Right now.  Up in the shop.  Check this out...

Right now we have only a few, but they are in my absolute favorite

 Elephant Print...in both blue and pink!  Is it not adorable?!

This is all I have left of this fabric for now.  

So don't wait, I'm not making any promises that I can get it again!!

Get yours today over in the new Gift Set section of the Beautifully Esoteric Shop!!

Have a great day :)

Sunshine Therapy

What's better than a little early morning sun, dirt + friends at the park?

Ellis had a great time, and was, once again, completely worn out --- Thanks Amy & C :)

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In Shop news...

We added our newest item --- Gauze (Muslin) swaddlers --- to the shop!  I am so excited about these...they are super large and super soft, perfect for swaddling or walks at the park.  The light weight fabric is so snuggly and softens with every wash! :)  

I might have already made three for Baby 2 with the plans for a few more :)  

Oh, and did I mention they come in all of these awesome earthy tones?  

What baby doesn't look scrumptious all wrapped up in earth tones?!

 Have any baby showers coming up?  Make sure to order 5-7 days before to ensure delivery.  

(And if you don't have that much time, you can always ask about rush orders and I'll do my best!)  

Order them in the shop here + enjoy!

Crazy Child, Free Starbucks + Blog Love

It's drive your mama crazy day in the Throckmorton household.  Just incase you hadn't gotten the memo.  If your kids need any ideas, just borrow a few of Ellis':

Unfold an entire load of laundry while mom makes breakfast.

Walk around, throwing your hands in the air dramatically, whining "mamamamamama" over and over.

Refuse to eat your breakfast and then when mom gives up and let's you down, throw your entire bowl of apples on the floor.

Beg for a diaper change and then scream bloody murder the whole time you are being changed.

Bang at the front door to go play on the front porch, and then once you get out there just stand at the back window and cry for dada.  Because mom is so terrible.

I could go on and on...

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If your morning has been anything like mine...this next tidbit is for you...

Free Starbucks.  Isn't that a beautiful combination of words? 

Of course it is.

I've been getting a free $5 Starbucks card at the beginning of each month since March!  And you can too!  (Well...not since March, but as soon as you get started!)

What's even better is you don't have to do anything other then download an app on your phone! 

There's a research group started by Standford and Harvard graduates that simply tracks where you shop.  You don't even have to tell them, they just track your phone.  I know, now that I'm typing it out it sounds all creepy-like, but they've got a whole privacy document if you wanna double check the security (always a good idea!).  If they select you for the panel you just have to keep the app installed on your phone for the time specified and then watch your points grow!  You can also do little surveys here and there that pop up on the app (not required) but they will earn you more points along the way!

I can't promise there will be an open panel in your area, but you can go here to check!

(Oh and if Starbucks isn't your thing, you can also trade your points for Amazon.com cards.)

{Side note: I'm not getting anything from Locately for writing this post (though I wish I was! ;) just sharing the love out of the goodness of my heart...on my my out the door to get my free coffee!!}

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In other news, I want you all to meet my friend, and fellow blogger, Mandy.

Her blog, Creative Cents, is a great place to go for "centsible" living tips!  She is a lady after my own heart...God + bargains!!  She covers everything from DIY crafts, Meijer weekly deals, and my favorite Menu Plan Mondays!

I'm so excited to share that Mandy is featuring our shop on her blog today!  She is offering another great giveaway - so if you weren't lucky enough to win the last one - head on over and enter!!

Mother's Day Quick Sale!

Anyone still looking for the perfect {ahem...last minute} Mother's Day gift?

I've got you covered, my friend :)

Seriously, it can't be any easier than this - I promise!

Head on over to my shop and download this PDF right now!  All you have to do is print it off at your local printer (If you have time, I definitely recommend mpix.com, as they ship overnight! but if not Walgreens, Target, or heck even a nice home color printer will do!) 

Only $5 and your choice of 3 color schemes! 

{ download these prints! }

Don't wait - enjoy!

Pregnancy Update + Giveaway Winner!

This pregnancy has been no joke.

2 trips to the ER for fluids and many days and nights spent praying I'll stay awake/feel well enough to take care of Ellis.  

The days are slowly starting to get better.  I feel like I'm out of the worst of it and starting to see the light.  

However, feeling better has brought on a new wave of emotions. 

I want to "enjoy" this pregnancy as much as I did with Ellis...I feel like it is my mom-ly duty and only fair.  However, I feel this tug on my heart to enjoy Ellis as much as I can as an only child before baby dos gets here.  Can I do both?  I'm working on it, but it's not easy.  I feel like I'm neglecting one or the other.

I'm either sitting on the couch taking it easy while my 1 year old plays in his playpen for the 3rd time in the day.  Or I'm up and playing and running around with Ellis while baby 2 is yelling at me to slow down or reminding me that haven't had a glass of water in days.  Yep.

Just being real here.  It's no easy battle.  

I just try and remember that I'm not the first one to do this.  I'm not alone and it can be done :) So I battle on and pray that each day will be better than the last. 

Oh, and if I had any trouble remembering I was pregnant...I finally stopped and gawked at the sight of my belly yesterday.  With being sick and losing so much weight I didn't think the bump would be making an appearance anytime soon.  But I was wrong.  Oh so wrong.  

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Shop news!

Thanks so much for all the encouragement, shop visits, and entries into the giveaway!

And the winner of a set of 3 burp cloths is...

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Casey Russo!

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Congrats, Casey!  I will contact you with info soon!

I'm going to extend the LAUNCH10 code through the rest of the week as a thanks - tell your friends! :)

UPDATE:
I had to change the code to LAUNCH10OFF  - so please use that for the discount!  Enjoy!

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?

Sometimes I get stuck.  Paralyzed by my own inner big bad wolf.   Unable to move forward.

I'm not good enough.

I'm not unique enough.

What if no one buys anything?

What if people think my stuff is bad?

I'm not "known" enough.

This is just a peek into my mind.  And I share it not for a pity party, but rather to expose it.  I've been reading Jon Acuff's new book, Start.  And he writes that we give our fears too much power by keeping them inside.  That when we write them down, say them out loud, we are exposing them to the truth.  We are immediately able to see just how silly they are.

And then he suggested that the best way to overcome your fears (or to "punch them in the face" as Jon would say...) is to just start.

Start.


So I started.

I started designing, I started sewing, and I started waking up at 6:30am.  And I'm not perfect, but for the time being, I'm no longer afraid of the big bad wolf.

I actually think he's pretty cute... :)

{studio e exclusive "Wolf" print - soon to be available in my Etsy store}

Where are you stuck?