and another one ;)

i've got one more new pencil set to show you for the time being:



bound to be a classic! this is 'swimming lessons' - koi on seafoam green and blue water :).

i can't believe how popular my pencils have been. i'm even starting to get copy-cats on etsy... i guess imitation is the most sincere form of flattery? ;p my pencils, however, are the only ones that come in this adorable size, with the best quality washi paper available from japan, and with no corners cut during assembly. and they are the only ones to come in a gift box ;).

that promotion is still running for a free pocket mirror with purchase of pencil set, but it's not going to last much longer (until the 15th of september, maybe?), so get in on it while you can!

in other, less exciting news, i recently found out that i most likely have ulcerative colitis, a chronic condition which is no fun. i've been having pain and extremely unpleasant symptoms for about 5 months now, and finally was able to see a gastroenterologist. i have a colonoscopy this week to confirm the diagnosis; happy thoughts are more than welcome! :)

♥,
melissa

pencil set promotion

i've got a new sale to share with you! for a limited time, you can get a free one of these:



with the purchase of one of these!:



purchase any maoiliosa pencil set and you get your choice of any one maoiliosa pocket mirror free!

just add a pencil set to your cart (along with any other maoiliosa merch you'd like to purchase), mention the mirror you'd like in the 'message to seller' box during checkout, complete checkout and pay as usual, and ta-da: yours :). if no pocket mirror is mentioned, i will select one for you at random.

i am completely in love with these pencil sets, and i know you all are, too! since the launch a few days ago, various sets have been included in 6 treasuries on etsy, and have also been featured in two blogs! and all the new 'hearts' on these are really making me smile - 'kawaii koi' is in the lead, but all the other pencil sets are getting love, too :).

happy shopping, and happy back-to-school!

♥,
melissa

attention all 'maoiliosa' customers!

(me in a custom 'maoiliosa' necklace i made for myself)

have you purchased 'maoiliosa' items in the past? well, i have a fun task for you!

i am currently on the look-out for 'happy customer' pictures! if you love your 'maoiliosa' merch and want to show it off, email your pictures of you wearing/using your necklaces, pocket mirrors, wall scrolls, etc. to me at mrogers09@gmail.com .

i will be posting the pictures here on my blog once they start coming in.

but you wanna know the best part? because i looooove my customers, i will be thanking every person who submits a picture of themself using my products with a free necklace or pocket mirror! free, including shipping, and the choice of necklace/pocket mirror is yours from what's available in my shop :). (one free item per person)

i'm going to keep this as a running opportunity, so even if you haven't shopped for 'maoiliosa' cuties yet, no worries! the offer will stand for quite some time, at least through july. this offer extends to items made by me but purchased from a venue other than my shop, as well, so all you shanalogic, trendyshoppes, and sweet tempered customers are included, too!

happy photo-taking! the more creative the better! ;D

♥,
melissa