March 2, 2010
I am so happy to announce that my little Punkin on the way is a BOY! My hubby and I wanted a boy so badly and our dream came true. Now I have the blessed assignment of decorating a boy’s nursery. My husband is a pilot and wanted a airplane themed room so badly, so how could I say no? We are going to use green, blue, and chocolate browns in the baby’s room. The walls are already painted a neutral brown with brown carpet, so interjecting some color will be easy! Here is a shot of our little man!
February 27, 2010
With this crazy winter ‘flash’ weather, I have been thinking about spring a lot lately. I love spring with the trees and flowers blooming, the birds back from southern climates, and the fact you can go outside and not freeze! My backyard is a total blank slate, so I plan on added some new flowers, trees, and garden items to our new little home. Currently there are three beds in the backyard. They are different sizes, but all really good t work with. When we bought the home they provided landscaping, but nothing that we really prefer. One by one, I will be removing the current landscaping to make way for plants that best fit our needs and likes.
First off is the sun/ shade bed. We determined that this bed, though currently gets a fair bit of shade, will become more full sun as the summer sun changes it hight over our house. Problems with this bed, there is a cable ‘green’ box for the neighboring houses in the middle of the bed, and it is encased on two sides by fence. We needed something bushy and full to eventually cover the green box but still allow access if the cable company needs to find it. Also, we needed something flowering for the back part of the bed to showcase in our breakfast room windows. I wanted to then add two layers under the ‘bushes’ to allow variation in the bed. Not just big bushy things.
We decided on some lovely camillas and trailing rosemary. I added three variations of camillas alone the 90 degree fence line. Both to allow lots of room to grow, but to cover up the cable box. Then slightly in front of the camillas and the cable box, I planted the trailing rosemary. It has beautiful purple blooms with the bees just love. This will work great as an added layer to the bed but also something we can cook with and dry out for smell goods.
Hopefully after a few months of sunshine and love, this garden will start to take shape. Stay tuned for more events from my little garden.
January 29, 2010
Welcome everyone! This is the new A Punkin Card Company Blog. I have decided to move my lovely blog over to the main website and use wordpress instead of blogger. It has been a crazy road of transferring domain names, redirecting traffic, and setting up the new design, but I am happy to say it’s finally done! There might be a few bumps or bugs down the road but that is what the testing phase is all about!
Lots going on in Punkin land. I am happily 15 weeks pregnant and doing great. With a few minor sickness setbacks, I am hoping to be back to my semi-normal self again soon. We still do not know the sex of the little punkin but hope to find out very soon. Seems we have a very sleepy baby and does not like to be bothered during ultrasound visits! We’ll keep you posted on the growing process and hopefully the nursery decoration process.
Also, some new wedding designs are on their way. Hopefully not too much longer 
Have a great week!
Punkin
January 5, 2010
Well Happy 2010 everyone! I know I am a bit late on the sentimental end of year post that so many people require, but I am happy to say there will be none of that here! So many new and amazing things are coming out of this office that I can hardly handle it all. Of course there is the biggest news of a little baby Punkin on the way, but there is also the hope of new wedding invitation designs, greeting cards, and some hope that there will be a baby line emerging this year! So keep your fingers crossed, I might need some help and or support, but I would love to get this all done this year, for sure!
On a more romantic note, Valentines Day is coming soon!! Yes and A Punkin Card Company has all your love needs right here! Don’t forget to rack up on the traditional V-Day card but also keep in mind that stationery is an everyday gift. So toss in a boxed gift set for fun. Brownie points are still points!!
Love!!!
December 24, 2009
A Punkin Card Company wants to thank all of our loyal and new customers for making this year such a great time for us. We couldn’t have done it without you! We passed our sales goals by 100% making 2009 our most profitable year to date! With all this extra attention, we have been able to attend more shows, create new items, and hire more help to get your packages to you sooner.
Since you have made this year so great, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Enjoy this time of year with family, friends, or just a good book! We’ll see you again in 2010 with lots of new goodies. So check back soon!
December 15, 2009
With this intense fog that has settled over the Houston area, it makes we want to sleep in more then normal! Besides the fact that I have no energy to start with, this makes for a long and cold winter. To keep myself occupied, I am trying to think of new designs, new things to create, and how I will handle my business after the little Punkin arrives.
Knowing that things will not ever be the same, I am trying to prepare myself business wise, to understand how to run a company plus take care of a baby. Most of my advice comes from other mothers who run their own businesses and very successfully. Though, I am still looking for adivce. I mean you can’t have enough, right?
How do you balance the day? Did you have to close down for a time? Did you reopen wishing you hadn’t lost all your customers?
Help out a Punkin here….
Merry Christmas!
December 11, 2009
Well if you haven’t heard by now, I am excepting a new little Punkin in 8 to 9 months!! This will be our first baby and I am happy to say, I am SO EXCITED! I’ll be concentrating on A Punkin Card Company and creating new designs but also taking the time to experience this new phase of my life.
A Punkin Card Company will be taking some time off for the holidays starting December 15th through mid January. This is time I will use to catch up with family and friends, plus take a much needed break. The website, Etsy, and Artfire shops will all remain open, so feel free to shop if needed. Also, I am currently accepting Spring and Summer Wedding Orders. If you haven’t booked your yet, please do so to avoid any rush charges.
Have a Happy Holidays!!!
December 2, 2009
A Punkin Card Company is hosting a giveaway for a free set of wedding table numbers on Bells and Bouquets. Enter to win a set of the Beautiful Birds In Bloom Table Numbers, set of 10. Also hop on over to the blog for a 10% off promo code for this holiday season. Good until 12/31/09!
December 1, 2009
Lori over at ChicGeek Design was nice enough to feature A Punkin Card Company’s Red Tree Holiday Card. Check it out!
November 30, 2009
Don’t thing that I have stopped running since you haven’t heard about it. I am still out there trying to run my best, but instead of it getting easier, it is getting harder. The more I run the more tired I am. The more I walk, the more it hurts. But I am still out there giving it my best. From what I read, my body is trying to throw up the running. Hopefully after a few more weeks, I’ll be better then ever!
