Monday, October 5, 2009

happy news!!

I'm so pleased... oh, let me be real... I'm so ecstatic to announce that my big update was in honor of an extremely special day. I have been given the privilege of being Etsy's new featured seller! Please celebrate with me! I'd love to invite all my dear friends: new and old, virtual and in person, to raise a toast to each of us who invest our hearts into making things with our hands! Here, here! Anyone super close to me knows I haven't slept in days... so I must toast to an early bedtime tonight, as well!
xox,
Maya

Etsy front page
Etsy interview
my shop

p.s If this is your first visit, please make yourself at home... there's lots to explore in the sidebar... and so much to MAKE! Pin It
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86 comments:

  1. Tina @ Squirrel AcornsOctober 5, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Congratulations! That's awesome. Reading your interview now.

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  2. BethOctober 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    yeah for you! I have been reading your blog since I feel in love with your burlap buckets. What a great interview!

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  3. Bee DesignsOctober 5, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Oh wow that is just so wonderful, congratulations! I'm not suprised you haven't slept.

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  4. Catherine @ van Breugel DesignOctober 5, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Congratulations, nicely done. I have been wanting to join the Etsy world myself - Thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. melissaOctober 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    congratulations!
    this is attention well deserved, you make such lovely things!

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  6. bigBANG studioOctober 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Oh Maya that is so inspiring! It was delightful to learn more about you, too. I grew up on a farm in NJ but we used to spend a few weeks every summer on Upper Saranac Lake, so that can't be too far from you. You live such a rich life, it seems, and it made my day to see you work celebrated on Etsy. Well done, and thanks for inspiring all of us with your creativity! xo

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  7. marysworkshopOctober 5, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Congratulations! It was a great interview, and I can totally relate to your simple and creative way of living. Thanks for inspiring so many of us with your beautiful blog.

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  8. Marisa and Creative ThursdayOctober 5, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Maya!!!!!! this is so FANTASTIC! here, here a toast to you and this amazing year you've had :) I still say...just the beginning for all the wonderful things that will be coming your way ~ so, so proud of you and inspired by you xoxo

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  9. MarjorieOctober 5, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Congratulations!!! What an honor!!!

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  10. silviaOctober 5, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    You do deserve this and sooo much more. You are gifted and talented and keep inspiring other people too with your wonderful blog! Congratulations!

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  11. heather janeOctober 5, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I can't think of any artist more deserving. Here's to you, Maya! May you continue enjoying such blissful, artful recognition for your work. You inspire so many!

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  12. AmandaOctober 5, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Congrats Maya! That is awesome. Your work is so lovely. Your blog inspires me daily!
    Amanda from www.theFrickinChicken.blogspot.com

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  13. eralamagaOctober 5, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    congratulations!!! you deserve it!! your work is so great!!
    Lucia

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  14. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Congratulations! You had some inspiring words.

    Keep up the good work.

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  15. SamOctober 5, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    That's fantastic Maya! Have fun today :)

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  16. VerityOctober 5, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Congratulations!!! I had just looked at the Etsy front page and noticed you were the featured seller! I was so excited and zoomed straight over here to share in your excitement! Now I'm off to read the rest of the interview!

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  17. April InkOctober 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    wonderful news! i'm so happy for you. i am somewhat surprised it took etsy so long to feature you! enjoy.

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  18. Mom IsAmagpieOctober 5, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Congratulations, that is absolutely wonderful. You absolutely deserve it!

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  19. Alicia @ One Rae SisterOctober 5, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Maya, this is amazing!! Huge hugs and warmest congrats to you!

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  20. DeniseOctober 5, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Very exciting!!! Congratulations! So well deserved. :)

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  21. Wear Your WildOctober 5, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Congrats on becoming the newest featured seller! I loved your interview and thought I'd pop on over and check out your blog.

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  22. MorganOctober 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Congrats! You so deserve it! You are so inspiring and I love everything you make!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Congratulations! Well done :) I read your blog, and find it inspiring and very pretty. Cheers to you, wish you every success!

    Bea

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  24. Lisa at lil fish studiosOctober 5, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Hooray!! So exciting and so DESERVED!!! Have fun! :D

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  25. Sonia / COZY MEMORIESOctober 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    OK, I haad felt something exciting was lingering, but not this !!!!!
    Oh Maya, I'm soooo proud of you ! Congratulations about being the featured artist ! It's all well deserved, you are unique and so much loved !!
    Hurray for you my friend !
    Love you tons oxoxoxo

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  26. LauraOctober 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I'm so excited and happy for you! What a wonderful way to start October.

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  27. patricia zapataOctober 5, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Wow! Congratulations Maya!! I'm so happy for you. So well deserved. :)

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  28. Terre BusseOctober 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Maya,
    I am new to your blog. I found you thru the featured etsy seller. Congratulations! Your shop is beautiful. I love the art/crafts that you do. Your blog looks wonderful too. I look forward to coming back.

    Thanks
    Terry

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  29. KristyOctober 5, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    That is great. Congratulations.

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  30. KerryOctober 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    I always love seeing how others work and the space that makes them dream. Congrats on the Featured Seller spot. Beautiful work! Kerry of kidgiddy

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  31. lizzibeffOctober 5, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Congratulations Maya! I'm a huge fan of your blog, I find inspiration and strength from it every day. Good luck with the new update, hope you sell tons. Liz x

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  32. Grace@PoeticHomeOctober 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Congratulations Maya!! I loved reading your interview and how you find time in the day to be inspired. Indeed, the title of inspirational author is simply waiting for your to take! :)

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  33. LisaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!

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  34. StephanieOctober 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Super mega congrats!! I just bought your handmade bunting for my booth display. Wheeee! So happy. Doing a happy dance now.

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  35. gonzomamaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    cheers to you!! looking forward to reading the interview. get some rest : )

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  36. Gifted DesignsOctober 5, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    You know...it's rare that a featured seller really grabs my attention beyond the moment of feeling happy for them, but there was just something so down to earth and REAL about your interview that I had to come and see your blog and visit your shop. I'm glad I did and I hope I get to keep reading about you and yours and what you do.

    Thanks for that and congratulations!

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  37. KirstyOctober 5, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Three cheers for you Maya. I loved reading your interview!

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  38. jojoebi-designsOctober 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    congratulations Maya,
    off to read your interview now...

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  39. SuzanneOctober 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    That's great news, Maya. I love your blog. It's so much fun to see good things happen to talented, loving people -- that's you!

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  40. Alli (One Pearl Button)October 5, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Congratulations, Maya! That is wonderful, wonderful news and you definitely deserve the honor.

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  41. Dana BarbieriOctober 5, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Congratulations! Absolutely wonderful! You are so inspiring with all the wonderful work you do. Cheers.

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  42. Margie OomenOctober 5, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Sweet dreams Maya!!
    I loved your interview and learning some new things about your background.
    We really do need to plan a sleepover.

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  43. cupcake studioOctober 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Congratulations!!! That's an awesome accomplishment! Happy Autumn!

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  44. samanthaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    you have a truly beautiful blog, so real and natural. i am inspired.

    samantha

    http://snphan.blogspot.com/

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  45. UnknownOctober 5, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Love the interview, very inspiring. Thank you!

    Patricia
    http://www.verredesign.blogspot.com

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  46. Heather at Mad Rose CreationsOctober 5, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    I'm a new reader, but do have an Etsy store. I am so very, very happy for you on your good fortune. Congrats and (clink) CHEERS!

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  47. BeaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    How exciting! I saw it this morning. Congratulations.

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  48. PragyaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Great interview!! Congratulations!

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  49. lorenaOctober 5, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! You so deserve it! I enjoy reading your blog. :)

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  50. Maud BaileyOctober 6, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    congrats!
    wonderful blog, wonderful artist!
    simona

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  51. nanOctober 6, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    This just blows me away! I am so proud of you!!!!

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  52. JiminOctober 6, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    congratulation! i am happy for you.

    cheers.

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  53. aliOctober 6, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    a most heartfelt congratulations to you! i loved your blog even before i met you at squam, and i love it even more having met you in person. your blog is just full of warmth & it's usually the last thing i read before bedtime. thank you for all of the inspiration you have brought to my family's life!

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  54. NimaOctober 6, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    congratulations Maya...

    It was nice to read your interview...

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  55. SarahOctober 6, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    Ooooh, congratulations! I hope you get everything done on your list x

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  56. FlohOctober 6, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Prost!!!
    Greetings from Berlin.

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  57. HonorablyfallenOctober 6, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    first time visitor found ya through your etsy interview. I had to visit your blog its as lovely as your things ! Congratulations!- Sarahlynn

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  58. Aida BOctober 6, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Congratulations on being a featured seller! It's my first time here and looove your blog! Well deserved place on Etsy.

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  59. ZenCrafterOctober 6, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations, Maya!! That's well-deserved. Hope you got a nice rest last night!

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  60. RobbieLee at ChickiedeeOctober 6, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Congratulations! What an exciting honor!

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  61. Lord, I want to be wholeOctober 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Thats how i discovered your blog, by seeing you as the featured seller! what a celebration it must be for you!

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  62. Verte AdélieOctober 6, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I just saw your interview on Etsy, and found it an appropriate moment to leave a comment on your blog at last : congratulations, for the interview, and for your great work !

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  63. amandaOctober 6, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Congrats Maya! I'm so happy for you!

    Amanda Crabtree

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  64. Denise FasanelloOctober 6, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    So happy to have found your blog and work! Would love to feature it on my blog. Lovely! Congrats
    Denise

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  65. andreaOctober 6, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Yay Maya! I am so happy for you. What an exciting time :) Your work is beautiful and I am glad it has now found it's way to the front page of Etsy. Enjoy and now try to catch some ZZZZZ's :):)

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  66. SwirlyOctober 6, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I just stumbled upon your interview and came over to say congratulations!! xoxo

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  67. twobusyOctober 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Congratulations! I love what you said about your best ideas coming when you were nursing ... it's a wonderful time to contemplate, isn't it?

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  68. HeatherOctober 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Wow - I just found your blog via your front page etsy feature (congrats!) and I LOVE it here! Such a lovely blend of the outdoors and handmade... I'll definitely be back. Thanks for all your hard work that us readers get to enjoy!

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  69. LancerikaOctober 6, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Love how
    wonderfully
    HAPPY your
    world is maya♥made
    BEST WISHES
    Lancerika

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  70. LoriOctober 6, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Maya you are so sweet- how wonderful for you! I am thrilled about it! What a lovely interview...

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  71. Princess HippieOctober 6, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Saw you on etsy. Just wanted to let you know I love your clean, simple designs (and your blog too).

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  72. Beki - TheRustedChainOctober 6, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Yay!!! So happy for you!!!!

    You deserve it.

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  73. Laurie CoyleOctober 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Maya -- so excited for you!! It was such a thrill to see your smiling face on the front page this morning!! You rock!!!!

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  74. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Well that is just awesome, love the interview and your blog is really cute too! Congrats on the huge accomplishment!!

    Jamie :)

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  75. NewDominionBluesOctober 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I had been thinking about your shop and blog in the last few days, and then to see that you were the featured seller - You're definitely making an impression!

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  76. Deb @ PaperTurtleOctober 6, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Maya ~ What a fun blog you have here -- came across your link through the Etsy write up. Congratulations to you! I'm now a new follower to your blog. :o)

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  77. ZenCrafterOctober 6, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Just read the interview--what a great piece. It captures you well.

    I'd love to borrow that Seymour book!

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  78. Journeying FiveOctober 7, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    congratulations to you! that is so exciting.

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  79. florcitaOctober 7, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Hello! I just read your interview on Etsy and I felt pretty identified... so thought I'd stop by and say hi :)!

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  80. Helen CuthbertOctober 7, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    Congratulations! Just found your blog via etsy can't wait to carry on reading :0)

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  81. ChristinaOctober 7, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    I love the "whisper" part of your interview and am so happy that you've been given the opportunity to sing it loud to the world. What a beautiful ARTIST you are.

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  82. HollyOctober 7, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    so lovely to see you there on the front page--and so well deserved.

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  83. Ana CastilloOctober 8, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Maya,
    A HUGE congratulations to you on this incredible recognition of your talents....no one is more proud of you then me(except maybe Mom!)

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  84. LianeOctober 10, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Maya-
    I hope being featured seller was a wonderful experience!
    And I was interested to read about your previous life and background in theater in another post. I was to go to school in Boston for art but the financial aid for me was not enough as well. It really did change the course of my life, I think. One more thing we have in common and something to talk about when we get together someday.
    xoxoxox

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  85. Rachel@oneprettything.comOctober 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    That is so, SO exciting! Congratulations!!!

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