Hello, New Friends! {Likely Favorites}

I just want to post a quick little note to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ to my new advertisers (see them in the right column!).  You guys rock!  I twittered a little Tweet, and posted a little note to my decor8′s Blogging Your Way friends and I had a great response!! Thank you to everyone who wrote me about becoming a new Likely Design advertiser! (Not sponsor – Holly taught us that we shouldn’t use the word “Sponsor” about our advertisers. .

And now — on to the big show!! Welcome, welcome!! And be sure to go visit each and every one of them — their sites are GREAT!!

First up is Mahogany Ridge Guest Ranch – a GORGEOUS vacation house in beautiful Jess Valley, California. Want to get away? And by away, I mean AWAY! It’s very peaceful, quiet, and perfect for unplugging and rejuvenating. Plus it is immaculately decorated in traditional rustic fashion. Beautiful. I highly recommend it.

Second is an ad for the talented and professional Ms. Jennifer Enz – a California real estate agent who works out of United Country Real Estate in Alturas, California. Okay, okay…she is one of my very best friends in the world, so she deserves a spot here. She knows her stuff, though!

Third we have CalFinder; your one-stop source for nationwide remodeling contractors. Plus they offer ideas and tips on remodeling, a picture gallery, remodeling library, and they can hook you up with a certified contractor that is right for your job! And don’t forget to check out their blog!!

Next is B’s Wig Shoppe! How cute is that?!?! And her blog is even cuter – all of Hannah’s posts will make you smile! She’s got a lot of new projects in the works so keep an eye on her!!

Follow along and you’ll find your way to Bloom: a photo e-course by the talented Rachel B. If she can teach you to take pictures half as well as hers, then the course is well worth your time! And believe me – I LOVE e-courses!!

Kasia Blue Handcrafted Jewelry is one click you won’t want to pass up! Her made-to-order sterling silver or gold gemstone jewelry is absolutely stunning — some pieces have a vintage feel, which I absolutely LOVE!

The next button is for Salty and Sweet; and shop on Etsy that sells modern laser cut mobiles in the greatest patterns ever!! She’s even got a Michael Jackson design that is discontinued (and she’s only got one left in her shop – someone please go buy it!!).

And don’t forget to check out Rocket Assembly which sells postcards of Cat’s original sketches, as well as some great paintings!! The sketches are unlike anything I’ve seen (in a good way!!), so I know you’ll love the creativity of her designs! Plus if you buy their 2009 postcard set you’ll be entered into a drawing to win an original sketch!

And last but not least (what? there’s more?!) – you might have noticed the rectangular banner at the bottom of all of the post pages for the “Hella Handmade” San Francisco Bay Area Art Fair which will take place in December!! It sounds like a great event, it makes me wish I lived closer to the Bay Area. And thank Ana from Rearranged Design for setting it up!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit their sites, thank you (to my new advertiser friends) for your support, and thank you all for reading the Likely Design blog!

xo, Lindsay