when you want a steal of a deal

This past weekend, I was thrilled and privileged to attend Whatever Craft Weekend {more photos to come on a different post}.

Even more exciting was that I was able to meet my on-line/texting friend, Ashley {from Under the Sycamore}, in real life.  If you're familiar with her via her blog or Instagram, let me just tell you...in real life, she's all that you think she is...and more.  Kindness, gentleness, and sweetness...mixed with a scoop of humor and a pinch of sarcasm.

She watched me wield some of my negotiating magic, working out a few deals, and asked to post a few of my bargaining tips over on her blog today.

Hop over there and check them out.

While you're at it, stay and visit with her for a while.  Her words will soothe and inspire you.  And her photos?  Well, it's safe to say you'll just want to jump through your computer screen and live with her.

{{last two photos from Ashley's blog, and used with her permission}}