Welcome to The Speckled Goose

We have MOVED our Blog

2012-01-02T14:32:00.002-07:00

I decided it was time to consolidate my blog with my website. You will still get info about what is new in the stores, what is new at the Dumdi ranch, and more. It is just all in one place now.

With having space in two store I decided it was time to consolidate where possible.

Please check out our new website / blog @

http://thespeckledgoose.com

Hope to see you all at our new blog!!

Nancie, Haley d'Pug and Bear

~ Kids say the darnest things ~

2011-01-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was working at the store, and adding lots of new things when I heard a little boy of 4 maybe 5 years old, tell his mom that this gingerbread doll looks like it is burnt. I over heard him, and told him that I made it to look old, and he said that it still looks burnt.

Guess I may need to change my thinking when I create dolls. I think they look old, and kids think that they cooked too long. Out the mouth of babes!

Have a great day and rest of the week!

New in the Shoppe this week

2011-01-17T15:50:00.000-07:00

Aren't these just the cutest tags ever? I love the colors, and at the shoppe I am getting ready for Valentine's Day, Easter, and Mother's Day.

You can also find these as Printables on-line at: The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper.

Graphics by Cheryl Seslar Designs!

Stop by and take a peak!

Coffee Break

2011-01-13T19:56:00.000-07:00

These are too go not to share ~

12 Ways to know if you drink too much coffee...

1. You answer the door before people knock.

2. The only kitchen appliances you own are made by Mr. Coffee.

3. You get a tax cut for all the coffee you bought.

4. You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.

5. You're the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don't even work there.

6. The only gift you want for Valentine's Day are chocolate covered coffee beans.

7. You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.

8. You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.

9. Instant coffee takes too long.

10. You go to sleep just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.

11. You name your cats "Cream" and "Sugar."

12. You can outlast the Energizer Bunny.

I didn't not come up with these, I am borrowing them from a newsletter I receive. There wasn't an author or I would have added it.

Coffee Break

2011-01-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

Have you thought about your 2011 goals yet?

2011-01-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

Have you all started on your 2011 goals? I have - I have goals for my business, and personal goals. I have put my goals where I can see them daily, and I have added dates to most of them as to when I want them accomplished by.

How do you keep track of your goals? Have you set any yet? Below is a list of some of my goals for this year:

Personal: Clean out the spice cabinet, and clean out the pots and pans cabinet.

Goals for my office - add more shelves, organize greeting cards, tabs, tea bag envelopes by season, and put into photo boxes.

Business: Add 30 new items to The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper weekly, blog three times weekly, add montly pictures of The Speckled Goose located inside Noble Treaures, and make sure that my websites are backed up at least weekly, and more often if new items have been added.

This is just a few of my 2011 goals. I hope this has gotten you thinking about creating some goals for yourself.

Have a great week, and happy goal setting.

Today's Inspirational Quote

2011-01-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.

Brian Tracy, Eat that Frog

Happy New Year

2010-12-28T14:13:00.001-07:00

I hope you all had a great Christmas, and have a safe and wonderful New Year!! I for one am glad that 2010 is almost over. It has been a long six months, and I am ready to start a fresh year!!

I haven't bloged much the last six months due to the loss of my mother, and my old dog Butch. I miss both of them a lot, and then the last three weeks I have been in bed for most of the time (or in the chair) with a whopping of a cold. I am getting back to normal, whatever that is. =)

We had a great Christmas at the Dumdi house, and I am looking forward to getting back to work. I have been busy at the antique store, and am still working Wednesday & Thursday, if you're in Old Town Lafayette. Haley d'Pug and I would love to see you.

More soon, and it sure feels good to get back to work!!

Nancie, Haley d'Pug, and Bear d'Pug

Snow has hit the metro Denver area

2010-11-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

We all have been waiting for the weather to change, and now it has. We went from mid-70s to snow. Only in Colorado can you see that kind of change. It sure is pretty, and we need the mositure.

Things have been moving along at The Speckled Goose, and tomorrow it will start look like the holiday season. I am not sure I am ready for Christmas yet, but the calendar says that it is coming, and coming FAST!!

I am working on some changes at The Speckled Goose, and I am excited about telling everyone about them, but you're going to have to wait a couple of weeks. Don't worry it is all for the good!! I am continuing to work on tags, greeting cards, and need to get myself in gear and get the calendars that I have promised created and added to the website.

More later, hope you all have a great rest of the week.

Nancie, Haley d'Pug, & Bear

What's new at The Speckled Goose

2010-11-04T17:20:00.000-06:00

It was brought to my attention today that I need to get back to blogging. I have been away from it since my mother was sick this summer. I agreed with Helen, and decided that there is no better time to get back at it.

What has been happening at the Goose you ask? Well, we have moved into a new space within Noble Treasures, and I have a lot more time to create which I am loving. I am missing the daily intereaction with customers, although I still get to do that at Noble Treasures.

I have been working long hours on my printables, graphics, and making cards, tags, recipe cooks, and more for the store.

Be Thankful Printable Wrapper Set

Christmas Morning Printable Wrapper Set

I am off and back to work. You all have a great weekend, and I'll be back with lots more!!

Nancie, Haley d'Pug & Bear (wanna be Pug)

Long Summer and Back to Work

2010-09-19T15:36:00.001-06:00

It sure has been a long summer for our family. My mom went to the doctor and the technican did some adjustments on her pacemaker. Needless to say, I believe that was the begininng of the end. She immediately started having breathing problems, but thought that was normal. Didn't tell my sister (who is a nurse) because of what she would say.

Mom and her hubby took a trip to Idaho to visit my sister, and she was immediately put into the hospital for the week. Got her stable and sent her back home to California. Had several doctors appointments, but nothing was done. Then her hubby took her to the hospital.

We (I) was in Paradise hospital for almost two weeks, then we had mom transferred to San Francisco. Spent about one and a half weeks there. Docs did all they could for her and it we were basically told it is now a waiting process. Can we get better enough to live in an assisted living facility or ???? Mom would never go back and take care of her home.

We got mom stable and then transferred her to Boise, Idaho, closer to my sister, (and a little closer for me). She was doing better, but not good enough for an assisted living facility yet. Then she took a turn for the worse. I headed that way, Jacque flew out, and the three of us girls spent the next week and half with mom, and then the Lord took her to another place.

She is no longer suffering, for which I am glad, but I miss her. The family then gathered back in Paradise, California to clean out her house, memorial service, and then place mom where she belongs, which back with our dad.

I am now back at home, John is back in school, The Speckled Goose is taking on more space inside Noble Treasures. That move should be completed within the next few days. No rest for the wicked, but I didn't realize that I was that wicked. =)

Next post I'll show you what I have been up to the last week or so, and then I am back to work again.

Have a great rest of your weekend.

Nancie

ps - thanks for all the thoughts and prayers during this long summer I have had.

Back to School Clip Art Sale

2010-08-08T12:31:00.001-06:00

For a limited time we are having a Back to School Clip Art Sale - Most sets are $1.00 per set and our Website Graphics are on Sale for $5.00 per set.

Our Clipart Sets are Commerical Use and Personal Use.

Load up now and get started on your Fall and Christmas crafting early.

Below is a small sampling of what you'll find:

Autumn Collection 3 LE

Autumn Colors LE

Christmas Kitties

Christmas Pails

New Work Hours at Noble Treasures

2010-08-06T11:38:00.000-06:00

For those of you that come to visit Haley and I at Noble Treasures on Monday or Tuesday, please make a note that effective August 11th, we will now be working on Wednesday and Thursday.

We have also added many new items to The Speckled Goose within Noble Treasures. You can still find our awesome handcrafted dolls, stitcheries, new jewelry, signs, salt & pepper collections, and so much more.

See you next Wednesday, and have a great week.

Nancie and Haley d'pug

Back in Colorado

2010-08-01T18:06:00.002-06:00

Many of you who following me and are facebook friends, you know that I have been dealing with some very serious medical problems with my mom.

My mom is a very sick lady, and I was with her for 2.5 weeks while she was in the ICU unit in two different hospitals in California. She is now headed to a hosiptal in Idaho where my sister lives. Hopefully the trip goes well. Please keep praying for her recovery.

Thanks to all of my friends who have sent many emails, messages, prayers, and so much more. Just knowing that I have many friends and family that care and sent prayers makes me feel special.

Thanks again, and I am glad to be back home and will get creating this next week.

Nancie and Haley d'Pug

Gift Certificates

2010-06-27T17:23:00.003-06:00

If you purchased or received a gift certificate from The Speckled Goose, in Old Town Lafayette, even though we lost our lease on our Chester Street Store, we will continue to honor them.

Just send us an email or call to find out how to use the gift certificate. We will honor them in our spaces inside Noble Treasures and on-line at The Speckled Goose, and The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper.

Our mailing address has changed, but our phone number, and email address has NOT changed.

You may contact us at:

The Speckled Goose

P.O. Box 1333

Brighton, CO 80601

303-665-1767

We have added new clip art sets to our on-line store

2010-06-27T17:19:00.004-06:00

We have added many new clip art sets, tea bag envelopes, greeting cards, and more to our on-line store, with more on the way.

All of these are available at The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

We have completed the Move!!

2010-06-23T12:00:00.002-06:00

We have completed the move and we are in our new space. I will miss visiting with customers, many are now very good friends on a daily basis. I will still be around, you won't be able to get rid of me that quick.

Haley d'Pug I will continue working at Noble Treasures twice a week, Monday's and Tuesday's. The dates may change in the future, but I'll let all of you know.

You will still be able to find our hand-made primitives, greeting cards, dolls, and so much more. All we have done is change our location.

The Speckled Goose

P.O. Box 1333

Brighton, Co 80601

303-665-1767

Office hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm (MST)

We are now located inside Noble Treasures

409 S. Public Road

Lafayette, Co 80026

Store Hours:

Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday Noon - 5 pm

Nancie & Haley d'Pug

The Speckled Goose is Moving!

2010-06-14T15:00:00.000-06:00

The Speckled Goose is MOVING. Hard to believe that we have been in our space for almost four years now, but our landlord is selling the property and that leaves us without a home, so to speak.

Effective July 1st 2010, you can find us in several spaces inside Noble Treasures. As many of you know I already have space and work there. Now I’ll just be there more often. =)

You’ll still be able to find our hand-made items, our new items, and our old stuff. We are not changing a thing except our location.

I will continue to send out our monthly updates, continue adding items to my on-line store, and looking forward to visiting with you.

Our new location is:

The Speckled Goose
Inside Noble Treasures
409 S. Public Road
P.O. Box
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-665-1767

Our on-line store – The Speckled Goose

And our hand-made cards, tags, scrap pages, printables, etc, can be found at
The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

You can also find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/thespeckledgoose

And find us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/speckledgoose

Our blog – http://www.thespecklecgoose.blogspot.com/

Our Scrap Blog – http://www.thespeckledgoose-scrapnstamp.blogspot.com/

New Printables are available

2010-06-02T15:38:00.002-06:00

Did you know that our printables can be found on our website,

on Artfire - http://www.artfire.com/users/SpeckledGoose,

and also at Instant Printables - http://www.instantprintables.com/index.php -

just look for SpeckledGoose or The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper.

Thanks for taking a peak at our new items available on-line and in the store.

2010-05-12T15:58:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Andy Printable Greeting Card

Our printable greeting cards, and envelopes are so quick and easy. You'll receive our greeting ...

Price: US$5.00

2010-05-11T16:07:00.000-06:00

Shoot the Moon, Graduation Frog Printable Greeting Card

Our printable greeting cards, and envelopes are so quick and easy. You'll receive our greeting ...

Price: US$5.00

2010-05-11T15:30:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to the Graduate Printable Hang Tag

Our printable hang tags are so quick and easy. You'll receive our tags in a downloadable pdf file ...

Price: US$3.00

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-04-28T09:00:00.000-06:00

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Mark Twain

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-04-21T09:00:00.000-06:00

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.
- George Washington Carver

~ Art Night Out ~

2010-04-16T11:19:00.003-06:00

Tonight is the first Art Night Out of 2010, in Old Town Lafayette, Co.

Lots of food and drink specials, music, and shopping.

When: April 16 from 6 pm to 9:30 pm

Where: Along Public Road, Old Town Lafayette, CO

Hope to see you if you're in the area. Come in and check out our new printables, gift tags/hang tags, and new Mother's Day Cards.

Next Art Night Out is May 21st.

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-04-14T10:00:00.000-06:00

Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.
-- Faith Baldwin

~ Printables are HERE ~

2010-04-10T13:16:00.004-06:00

Happy Spring. We now have printables. I am so excited. Below is a pic of some of our items. More are being added as I speak. If you have any questions, just let us know.

Hope you all have a great weekend. I am back to work. I am so excited to be able to share these with you all.

Nancie and Haley d'Pug

The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

The Speckled Goose

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-04-09T11:23:00.000-06:00

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught,as that every child should be given the wish to learn.

~ John Lubbock

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-04-07T10:00:00.000-06:00

If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.
-- Katharine Hepburn

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-03-31T10:00:00.000-06:00

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.
-- Barbara Bush

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-03-24T10:00:00.000-06:00

When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on Earth. So what the hell, leap!
-- Peter McWilliams

~ Norfolk Virginia Eagles have already HATCHED ~

2010-03-19T16:00:00.004-06:00

Oh my goodness, I just went to one of my links from last year, and found that the Norfolk Virginia Eagles have laid their eggs, and hatched 3 already. I am sitting here watching mom feed the babies right now. I am so excited because I didn't realize that we already have eaglets!!

Here is the link ~ http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

Hope your weather is nicer than ous is today in Colorado - we have a real wet snow coming down. We do need the moisture, but I want that 60 degree weather back!!

~ What's New this Week ~

2010-03-18T10:19:00.003-06:00

It is a beautiful day in Colorado. Supposed to be in th high 60s and tomorrow they are forcasting for 5-10 inches of snow. Only in Colorado.

If you haven't had time to check out the eagle cams, I recomend you do. It is such wonderful watching, and an educational experience for all. I haven't checked out very many camera yet this spring, but I must get on it. The Sutton Center Eagles have laid 3 eggs, and are really taking great care of them. I have gotten to watch the changing of the guard a couple of times so far. The guys behind these camera do such a great job, and don't get enough thanks for credit. When you visit, please give them your thanks also.

No, Eagle watching is not all I have been getting done. =) I have been doing lots of other things, but I do have the camera up most of the time. =) it is in the corner of my computer screen.

Ok, on to what else has been going on. Easter cards, Easter tags, Easter baskets, and oh, did I tell you I am working on Easter stuff? We have primitive bunnies, we have bunnies made out of vintage chinelle, we have spring pillows, and are adding more garden items all the time.

Several more items have been added to the websites, and I am still add more daily. If you haven't stopped by recently, please do and see what has been added.

John has a music concert tonight, so what should be fun. He is not looking forward to it. Boys - he would rather be out playing baseball, hunting the birds, or anything else boys do.

Hope you all have a great day, and week.

Our on-line store ~ The Speckled Goose

Our on-line Scrap Store ~ The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-03-17T10:00:00.000-06:00

When we are writing, or painting, or composing, we are, during the time of creativity, freed from normal restrictions, and are opened to a wider world, where colors are brighter, sounds clearer, and people more wondrously complex than we normally realize.-- Madeleine L'Engle

~ Newsletter ~

2010-03-13T17:49:00.004-07:00

Our newest Newsletter has been posted. Check it out at:

http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/cart/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=12

~ Grand Opening Sale Extended ~

2010-03-10T11:26:00.005-07:00

We have extended our Grand Opening Sale at The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper through the end of March. Stop over and grab up our adorable clipart and website graphics at 50% off the original price.

These graphics are great for creating cards, scrap pages, and webset graphics.

Below is a small sampling of new sets added.

Our on-line store The Speckled Goose

T he Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-03-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Boy, do I love this one. It is sooooo true.

Sometimes you've got to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything . . . whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.
-- Tina Turner

~ Sutton Eagles have laid eggs ~

2010-03-09T11:43:00.004-07:00

Oh my gosh, I just went out to see what the eagles are up to and I found out that they have laid 3 eggs and are nesting. And the best news of all is that the cameras are working. How exciting!!!!

http://www.suttoncenter.org/pages/live_eagle_camera

They changed the link - so I have also updated the link for everyone.

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-03-03T09:21:00.000-07:00

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt

~ The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper Grand Opening Sale ~

2010-03-01T10:44:00.005-07:00

All of our graphics and clip art sets are 50% off March 1st thru March 8th. Stop by and check
them out. We have lots of kids, shabby chic, and primitives, and a few websets.

These graphics are great for all of your digital scrapbooks, cards making, and so much more.

Our Terms of Use

The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

~ What's new this week ~

2010-02-26T16:26:00.005-07:00

Digital Scrapbook pages are what's new this week. Below is a new page I just created, and of course I had to create one just for Haley d'Pug. She is so adorable.

It won't be long and you'll be able to purchase our digital scrap pages, and all you have to do is add your pictures, or you can email them to us, and we'll add them to the page. You will then have the option to print them yourselves, or we can print them and mail them to you.

This scrap page was created using graphics created by Trina Clark.

For more info on our digital graphics, and greeting cards, check out

The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

and our blog at:

The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper Blog

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-02-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.
-- Mae Jemison

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-02-24T09:00:00.001-07:00

The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business--or almost anywhere else for that matter.
Lee Iacocca

~ Newsletter ~

2010-02-22T12:50:00.001-07:00

Our newest Newsletter has been published. Check it out at:

http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/cart/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=12

Have a great day!~!

~ Graphics have arrived ~

2010-02-18T16:12:00.005-07:00

The Speckled Goose, and The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper is an authorized re-seller of digital graphics for scrapbooking, cards, creating websets, and so much more.

Our graphics can be used for either commerical or personal use. Please read our Terms of Use prior to purchasing, and if you have any questions, please let us know.

Our digital graphics can be found at The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper.

~ Easter Cards are here ~

2010-02-18T16:05:00.005-07:00

We have added several new Easter cards to the store, and on-line at The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper.

We are also working on some that say "grandma & grandpa", and we have also started working on Mother's Day, and Father's Day cards.

If you want something just a little different, let us know, we can whip up something special for your loved one.

All of our greeting cards, and digital graphics are available on-line at:

The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper

These cards are designed and made by Nancie @ The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper, using digital art created by Trina Clark.

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-02-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.
Jawaharal Nehru

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-02-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-02-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. But you can decide how you're going to live now.
-- Joan Baez

~ New Valentine's Day Cards ~

2010-01-29T11:00:00.003-07:00

We have posted a couple of our new Valentine's Day card designs, and Easter Cards on our new The Speckled Goose, Scrapper & Stamper Blog. We are adding more all the time. Check back often as we're updating often.

We are also working on a new website dedicated to paper products of all types, from handcrafted cards, scrapbook pages, and hopefully soon re-sell graphics.

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-01-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Life is a big canvas, throw all the paint on it you can.
-- Danny Kaye

~ Watch Lily the Black Bear that gave birth ~

2010-01-23T13:58:00.003-07:00

Ok, not only do we have eagle webcams, hawk webcams, to watch, we now have black bear webcams to watch. How are we every going to get any work done??? I sure don't know.

I love to watch these webcams, and listen in on these beautiful animals. Below is a link to Lily, and she is a beaut. Enjoy!!

http://www.wildearth.tv/static/wildearth/channels/we_bear_den.html

This link below has a clip of Lily moving around, and you can even hear her talk to the cub and the cub talk and cry.

http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93337?fp=1

Have a great weekend!!

~ 2010 Eagle Cam Update ~

2010-01-23T11:13:00.003-07:00

It is almost time to start watching eagles and hawks again. I am so excited. Thought I would check a few of my favorites, and thought that I would share the web address so that all of you can get updated on what is happening.

Camera is all set up and waiting for the eagles to decide to start furnishing their home.

http://www.suttoncenter.org/eaglecam.html

~ New Photos of the Shoppe ~

2010-01-21T18:04:00.007-07:00

Below are some new photos of the shoppe.

This is just a small sampling of what The Speckled Goose has to offer.

As always our on-line Store ~ The Speckled Goose is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our Etsy store is also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ~ check us out ~ The Speckled Goose Etsy Shoppe

I am so jealous of my son

2010-01-21T11:26:00.005-07:00

I am so jealous of my son - him and his dad went to the stock show last night, he moved to a lower seat above the bucking shoots, and ended up he was sitting in Don Baylor and Jim Tracy's seats (they are Colorado Rockies coaches).

Both men had him stay there, and talked the night away with him and asking questions about the rodeo, as that was Jim's first time at a rodeo. How cool is that. I am so jealous!!!!!!

At the time John didn't know that the seats belonged to Don and Jim because they were in the stage coach during an intermission. Boy did he come home excited!!

~ Inspirational Quote ~

2010-01-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.
-- Judy Garland

~ What's new this week ~

2010-01-19T12:21:00.004-07:00

I don't know where the cleaning fairies were when I was on vacation, but they weren't at the store working. All the Christmas stuff that was left is put away, and the store is cleaned and looking more like spring.

I have not gotten anything new made within the last several weeks, with Christmas, vacation, and moving the store around, but we do have some great vintage glass items. We have added some vintage cut glass water glasses, water pitcher, milk bottles, cute juice glasses, and so much more.

If you are looking for unique cream & sugar sets, we have added several styles, along with cut glass, and USA pottery.

We also added 1999 Super Bowl Champion Denver Bronco Coke Classic 6 packs of coke. Bottles are full, and a great collector items for Denver Bronco Fans!!

Hope you all have a great day!!

~ Inspirational Quotes ~

2010-01-13T10:30:00.001-07:00

I have a few friends on FB that share inspirational quotes, and since I enjoy them so much I thought that I would start to share of my favorites on a weekly basis.

I will post them each Wednesday, so check back to enjoy and if you have some you want to share, post a comment with your quotes.

Today's Inspirational Quote: "Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test." -- William James --

~ John's pic in the Denver Post ~

2010-01-09T17:11:00.003-07:00

John made it to the Denver Post. Not sure how it will come through here, but he is in the 2nd picture, wearing a black cowboy hat. He is standing on the fence talking with his best buddy.

http://photos.denverpost.com/photogalleries/coloradoimages/#num=content-1700259&id=album-86402

~ Our on-line Newsletter has been posted ~

2010-01-06T13:13:00.003-07:00

~ Our latest version of our on-line Newsletter has been posted ~

The Speckled Goose on-line Newsletter

~ Store Hours ~

2010-01-04T16:39:00.004-07:00

Wanted to let everyone know that our store hours are back to normal:

Wednesday through Saturday

10 am - 6 pm

Our On-line Store is still open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Speckled Goose

~ Back in Colorado ~

2010-01-04T15:18:00.006-07:00

We are home from our long road trip. We had so much fun visiting family in Idaho and Oregon, and of course I went shopping. That was a lot of fun.

Apparently Haley thinks that we did not bond enough in the truck as she thinks that I should be holding her all day, but customers call. Maybe I spent too much time with her??

I got some BEAUTIFUL wool yarn that I am going to use on my dolls. I can hardly see them with it. I am so excited.

I also picked up a bunch of stuff from my sister's that she was storing for me, an oak table that was my grandmother's, a tea cart that was my grandfather's on my dad's side, my mom's cedar chest, and so much more. I still have to go through all of the boxes to see what is there.

~ Christina of Buttermilk Junction ~

2009-12-30T19:16:00.005-07:00

Below is a picture of Christina of Buttermilk Junction in Junction City, Or, and me, Nancie of The Speckled Goose.

Our family is in Junction City Oregon, and I got to stop in and meet Christina in person. She is such a cutie. Oh, and Christina is the skinny one on the right!! =)

~ Road trip is going well ~

2009-12-29T11:15:00.003-07:00

Our road trip is going well. Not too much bad weather, but we did have some blowing snow and icy roads coming through Wyoming.

We're in Oregon today, and will be headed back to Idaho in a couple of days, and then back home on Sunday. It sure is good to see family we haven't seen in a while.

Today in Oregon we have some fog and cloudy sky's, and I'll get to stop by a friends store to meet her in person.

Well you all have a great day. I'll get pics later.

~ New Blog Design ~

2009-12-23T14:20:00.004-07:00

I would love to hear what you think of our new blog design. Is it easy to read? Do you like the 3 columns?

What would you like to see that isn't here? Please, please, comments.

Thanks,

~ Last Minute Shopping Hours ~

2009-12-22T15:20:00.004-07:00

The Speckled Goose will be open from 10 am - 7 pm on Wednesday and

10 - ?? on Chritmas Eve for your last minute shopping needs.

We have great gift items, and stocking stuffers.

~ Last Minute Shopping ~

2009-12-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

The Speckled Goose is open tomorrow Sunday December 20th from 10 am - 5 pm. Stop by to pick up your last minute gifts and stocking stuffers. Lots of cool vintage, new, and handcrafted items to choose from.

The Elf Hunt is winding down

2009-12-19T14:40:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is the last of elf hunting in Old Town Lafayette. Get out and get book completed before the elfves are gone for another year.

~ Gift Certificates are available ~

2009-12-18T18:22:00.000-07:00

I have added the option to purchase gift certificates on our blog, for purchases at The Speckled Goose.

~ Christmas Closure ~

2009-12-17T15:27:00.002-07:00

We will be taking some much needed time off to visit out of state family.

The Speckled Goose will be closed December 25th through January 5th.

All orders placed during this time will processed and shipped starting January 6th.

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

The Speckled Goose on-line

~ Last minute shopping Hours ~

2009-12-17T15:20:00.003-07:00

~ Last minute shopping Hours at The Speckled Goose ~

Thurs ~ Dec 17th ~ 10 am - 7 pm

Fri ~ Dec 8th ~ 10 am - 8 pm

Sat~ Dec 19th ~ 10 am - 7 pm

Sun ~ Dec 20th ~ 10 am - 5 pm

Wed ~ Dec 23rd ~ 10 am - 7 pm

Christmas Eve ~ Dec 24th ~ 10 am - 4 pm??

~ 48 Hour Sale ~

2009-12-17T12:16:00.005-07:00

We are having a store wide 48 hour sale starting at Noon (MST) today and ending at Noon (MST) on Saturday. Everything is 20& off, no need for coupons or codes, just add items to your shopping basket and the sale price is there.

Hurry as it won't last!!

http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/cart/index.php

Only 7 days left of Elf Spotting in Old Town Lafayette, CO

2009-12-13T14:48:00.001-07:00

Only 7 days left of Elf Spotting in Old Town Lafayette, CO. Books are available in 20 + shoppes in Old Town, get yours today and start elf hunting. =) Great fun for all ages!

~ Send a Card to our troops ~

2009-12-08T11:04:00.006-07:00

Below (toward the bottom of our main page) you will notice an option to send a FREE Post Card to our troops. Xerox will print a post card and mail to our troops serving overseas. Please go and send a card to our troops, and lets make sure that each and everyone of them receive a post card this Christmas saying Thank you for your time and service.

Thank you for taking the time to thank a mom, dad, father, son, brother, daughter, sister, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother serving our country overseas so that we can be free in the USA.

Only 15 days left of Elf Spotting in Old Town Lafayette, CO

2009-12-05T10:13:00.003-07:00

Only 15 days left of Elf Spotting in Old Town Lafayette, CO. Books are available in 20 + shoppes in Old Town, get yours today and start elf hunting. =) Great fun for all ages!

~ Holiday Open House ~

2009-12-03T12:53:00.007-07:00

I would like to invite each and everyone of you to join us for our annual Christmas Open House on

Saturday December 5th from 10 am - 5 pm, and

Sunday December 6th from Noon - 5 pm

Join us for Christmas Music, Refreshments, Hot Apple Cider, Sparking Cider, and so much more. We would love to see you.

~ Checking Banner Exchanges ~

2009-11-28T14:09:00.004-07:00

Boy, was that an overdue task. I haven't checked links on my websites in quite a while and it sure showed. I have updated 2 out of 4 of my sites so far. It is amazing how many websites are no longer around.

It takes a while, but when it is done it sure feels good. If you haven't checked your link exchanges you might want to take the time.

~ Spot the Elf ~

2009-11-27T14:42:00.008-07:00

~ Spot the Elf is back in Old Town Lafayette ~

Spot the Elf booklets are here ~ Fun for all ages, and FREE to participate. Get your elf spotting booklet at any of the participating businesses in Old Town.

Elf spotting begins on November 27th and continues through December 20th. Return your completed booklets to Bob L. Burger Rec Center by December 21st to receive your completion certificate.

Call or email for more info.

~ Holiday Open House ~

2009-11-27T14:36:00.002-07:00

I would like to invite you to our annual Holiday Open House and enjoy Christmas music, sparking cider, and refreshments.

When: December 5th from 10 am - 5 pm

December 6th from Noon - 5 pm.

Where: The Speckled Goose
101-1/2 E. Chester St
Lafayette, CO

All mailing list customers mention our newsletter and receive 20% off your total purchases on both days.

~ New Primitives in Store ~

2009-11-19T10:55:00.005-07:00

Below is a picture of some of the new primitives that have arrived at The Speckled Goose. Some of these will also be arriving to our on-line store.

~ New Jewelry has arrived at The Speckled Goose ~

2009-11-19T10:39:00.007-07:00

Below are a few pictures of some of our new jewelry in the store. All of these can be found in the store and a few have been added to our on-line store. If you see something here, but it isn't on-line, just give us a call or email for purchase information.

~ The Speckled Goose on-line store ~

~ Crochet Neck Scarfs are here ~

2009-11-14T11:03:00.005-07:00

With the snow in the air again, I thought that I'd better get a few more neck scarves made.

I have a several new colors and on a day like today in Colorado you can't beat the warmth of a hand made scarf around you neck.

All of my scarves are machine wash and dry.

~ Christmas cards are here ~

2009-11-12T16:38:00.003-07:00

We have several varieties of Christmas cards to choose from in the store, including, elegant, fun, singles, and box sets.

We also have a large variety in our Boutique located within Noble Treasures.

Hurry to get the best selection while they last!

~ New Candle Fragrances are here ~

2009-11-05T15:02:00.006-07:00

Favorite Candle Fragrances have been re-stocked:

Rose

Snickerdoodle

Reidndeer Droppings

Cinnamon Stick

Lavender

Pig Poop

Duck Farts

Snowman Poop

and so much more!!

We also have several new candle fragrances:

Creamy Vanilla Mint

Cotton Briches

Sweet Pea

Twigs & Berries

Pina Colada

Nana's Kitchen

Hot Apple Pie

Creme Burlee

Holiday Memories

and so much more!!

~ Holiday Store Hours begin on November 1st ~

2009-10-29T17:20:00.005-06:00

Holiday Store hours effective

November 1st, 2009

Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

10 am - 6 pm

Friday

10 am - 8 pm

Sunday

Noon - 5 pm

~Inclement weather reminder ~

2009-10-29T11:27:00.003-06:00

With snow in the air here in Colorado, I thought that I would let you know that if we DO get a lot snow or ice, I might not be able to get to the store.

We live a ways from the main roads that get plowed, and sometimes it’s just too treacherous for me to drive. I live a ways from the store and my weather might be a lot different than the weather in town. I always try to make it in, but there are those days that the roads are just not safe for me to drive that distance.

If the weather is ‘iffy’ feel free to call the store to see if I am open before you make a trip out. The number at the store is 303-665-1767, and if I don't answer, please leave me a message as I may be with a customer and unable to answer. I will return your call if I am in the store.

Thanks for your understanding.

As always our on-line Store ~ The Speckled Goose is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our Etsy store is also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ~ check us out ~ The Speckled Goose Etsy Shoppe

~ Colorado Weather ~

2009-10-29T11:12:00.003-06:00

Believe it or not, we are in the middle of a winter storm. Winter already? Well the calendar says that it is fall, but looking out the door you wouldn't believe it.

We had approximately a foot of snow at the store yesterday (at least it felt like it when I shoveled). I shoveled the parking lot and sidewalks at least 3 times, and it was still snowing when I left at 5 pm.

I don't know how much snow is at the store today as I am sitting in the house and didn't try to brave these roads. They are snow packed and icy. Several of the highways and freeways in our area are closed due to the weather conditions.

Today is a school snow day. John is outside playing in the snow (good thing he bought snowpants and a jacket with his Christmas gift cards). It is fun to watch from inside the house where is it a little more toasty.

Stay safe and warm.

Nancie

New items added

2009-09-30T13:50:00.005-06:00

Below are pictures of some of the new items in the store, and on-line. The Reindeer ~ I have made two different sizes, and they come either prim stained, or painted. They all have button eyes, and sewn eye browns and noses, and twig antlers.

http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/

www.facebook.com/thespeckledgoose

www.twitter.com/speckledgoose

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554511

~ What's new this week ~

2009-09-20T08:51:00.003-06:00

I sure don't know where the time goes, but I have been busy creating, and creating more. I have made a few Reindeer Ornaments, and have a few more to finish up. They are so cute.

I have also made a few new signs, and working on more. Two are ready for new homes, and the rest will be ready this next week.

I am also in the process of making more tea bags with a holiday theme, and I'll be working on some hot chocolate bags with a holiday / winter theme. They are great stocking stuffers, or gifts for co-workers.

I am also working on re-doing a pair of end tables, but I need to get some different paint so that I can finish them. Will they be finished this next week? probably not, but as soon as their are done, I'll post pics.

I'll have to post pics the first of the week. I ran out of time this week and didn't get any pics taken. Hopefully Monday or Tuesday I can get them posted.

Our website ~ The Speckled Goose

~ Our Etsy Store ~

Celebrate Lafayette ~ Sept 26th

2009-09-15T13:02:00.006-06:00

Our annual Celebrate Lafayette is approaching fast. It is hard to believe that Sept 26th is almost here.

The Speckled Goose will be open from 8:30 am - 6 pm on the 26th of Sept, and there will be lots to do in Old Town Lafayette.

Parade starts at 9 am on the south end of Public Road, and the rest starts at 10 am on the north end of Public Road.

For more info check out~

http://www.lafayettecolorado.com/chamber.nsf/html/Celebrate+Lafayette

Hope to see you there.

Our Etsy Store has been updated

2009-09-15T13:00:00.006-06:00

I have finally updated my Etsy store, and added many new items. I have also added a link on the left side of my blog with a link and a few pics of newly added items.

Etsy Store link ~ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554511

Pictures of a few new items in the shoppe.

2009-09-09T17:06:00.002-06:00

Pictures of a few new items in the shoppe.

School is in full force

2009-09-09T16:40:00.005-06:00

John has been back to school for a few weeks now. We're starting to get into the swing of things again, getting up early, dinner, homework, bath and then off to bed. He is bringing home about an hour of homework to complete each night.

John also hae been playing football, and dad is coaching. That is taking a lot of time on both of their parts, but they are having a great time. Their first game was this past Saturday and they won 40 - 19. Not too bad for their first game of the season.

I will be checking out the best day to close the shoppe and watch one of their games. When I get that figured out I'll let everyone know what Saturday I'll be closed. I'll give you at least a couple of weeks notice.

Our website: http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/index.php

Our Etsy Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554511

What I am working on this week.

2009-09-09T16:29:00.006-06:00

I have so many things going on the last several days, it is hard to know where to start. The weather has been beautiful in Colorado, and I am getting lots done.

I added items to my website, and my etsy store. Yes, I know that it is about time. I added a link on the sidebar of the newest items listed on Etsy. Jump on over and take a look.

I have several new items in the store including new primitive sheep, cows, pigs, roosters, pumpkins, old cookbooks, a couple more black cats, tart warmers, and so much mroe that I can't remember. I am in the process of getting new pictures, and will get them posted real soon.

Our website: http://www.thespeckledgoose.com/index.php

Our Etsy Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554511

Twitter link

2009-08-30T10:45:00.002-06:00

Guess if I post a link to my twitter page I should double check the link and make sure it is right. Well I have done that and it is now working Sorry for any confusion.

The correct link is ~ www.twitter.com/speckledgoose

Have a great Sunday and the first of the week I'll have pictures of new items in the store and many new creations that I have been working on.

Old Town Lafayette Peach Festival

2009-08-23T18:05:00.006-06:00

Old Town Lafayette Peach Festival is gone for another year and was a huge success. There were lots ot people in town enjoying peaches and the shoppes and sights of Old Town Lafayette.

The truck of peaches at our corner sold out, although they were $40.00 a box. Mark and John got a couple of peaches each while they were they there and they were a dollar each. I think that it was a little high, as did customers.

What I am working on this week.

2009-08-07T12:44:00.006-06:00

I have gotten a lot finished this week, and I am working on more. Yes, I am working on pics (battery is charging), but you'll find them in the store already.

Primitive Stars with sayings, Primitive black cats with primitive pumpkins, Vintage jello molds pin cushions, and Primitve stars with primitive black cats. I also finished some stitchery pillows and I am in the process of getting them stuffed as I speak.

I have added a few primitive Americana items to my website. And now I am so excited, I just found the pair of arms for one of my dolls in process. I don't have to make new ones. Yea!! I am also putting some of my completed stitchery's into frames. Hope to have those ready to go by next week. So much to do and so little time.

Speaking of so little time, John goes back to school in less than 2 weeks. Can you believe that summer has gone so quickly? I sure can't, and I still have to go shopping for school supplies.

Back to stuffing and framing. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Oh, before I forget - I can be found on facebook, and twitter.

http://www.facebook.com/speckledgoose

http://www.twitter.com/speckledgoose

Art Night Out - Huge Success

2009-08-01T11:28:00.003-06:00

Last night was our last Art Night Out on the calendar at the moment. The different groups and merchants will be meeting to discuss what worked and what didn't, and then they will schedule more dates. Hopefully they will set them on a certain Friday each month so everyone can count on coming down for that Friday night.

I'll post more info when I have it. I would like to thank everyone who made it possible, and of course the community who enjoyed it immensely. Every time we have one of these I get lots of comments and questions if we're going to do more.

We can now be found on Facebook.com

2009-08-01T11:25:00.007-06:00

Check us out on www.Facebook.com/thespeckledgoose

If you're a member be sure to add us as a friend or become a fan of our page. Hope to see you there.

Thefts at the store

2009-07-31T15:11:00.001-06:00

I have had a couple of thefts at the store lately. Someone stole a radio flyer wagon, unfinished wood pieces, a white wood rocker, and now I am missing two flower pots, a sheep and a cowboy boot. Why do people do this type of thing to people? They were sitting outside my back door at the store. I think that someone stole the wagon when I was working at the store.

Guess I am going to have to get some cameras. Yes, I did call the police and report them. I have also driven up and down a few of the alley ways checking in yards. Will do that for a while to see if I can find them. The wagon didn't have my name on it, but the chair did. Won't they be surprised where I put my name, unless of course they paint it before I find it.