This Week's Featured Blog Posts from Blogging Business Artisans Members

This last full week in August sees Blogging Business Artisans members blogging about the end of summer, the start of autumn, and more. Read posts about a day trip to a charming town in Germany, angel art, a vacation in Virginia, favorite cleaning products, the benefits of writing prompts, a birthday celebration, a new online class, Shooting Star Day, and getting ready for fall sales. Please comment on these posts as you stop by to visit.

In Day trip {Detmold}, Duni of Peridot by Duni takes us on a journey to the charming German town where she was born.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity , who loves angels, shares behind-the-scenes glimpses of her painting process in Insta-Art: An Angel with Orbs of Light.

In Vacation reminder, Linda B. of Linor Store Jewelry reminds us she will be on vacation in Virginia until after Labor Day.

Rose of randomcreative shares her favorite five cleaning products in My Favorite 5 Pinterest Cleaning Hacks.

Judy of Mister PenQuin describes the benefits that bloggers and other writers can gain in The power of writing prompts.

Photo by Jesse Wagstaff: (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jesse/14149031350) via: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

In Birthday Celebration! Sharla of Beaded Tail‘s cats, Angel and Isabella, help her celebrate her special day.

Natasha of MermaidsWhispers is excited to announce the Details on Journey to Abundant Self Love, her newest self-paced online class.

Last week Renée of Nouveau Niche celebrated Shooting Star Day with a new watercolor that corresponds nicely with the news in Announcements- Shooting Star Day & a Yay! that she will exhibit in the 53^rd annual Space Coast Art Festival.

Pam of Magdalene Jewels tells us how she is getting ready for fall by revamping her Etsy shops in August Challenge.

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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This Week's Featured Blog Posts from Blogging Business Artisans Members

The middle of August brings us posts whose source is both indoors and outdoors, resulting in lots of diversity. Blogging Business Artisans members blogged about essential oils, painting a series, product photography, a beautiful moth, neutral jewelry colors, Montana, the Iowa State Fair, new jewelry designs, a free mindfulness class, National I Love My Feet Day, and a terrace garden. Take your pick—this week’s posts make up an eclectic, interesting mix.

Duni of Duni’s Studio continues her bi-weekly series about essential oils in A – Z of essential oil {Bergamot}.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity provides some painting tips in Painting a Series – Part 1.

Edi of Memories for Life asks for your opinion in Product Photography – Inside or Outside?? Please stop by and add your two cents.

Margaret of Splendid Little Stars discovers a beautiful moth (Ateva aurea) in Granny’s Garden this week.

Beige, gray and white are not the only neutrals. Linda B. of Linor Store Jewelry presents an interesting perspective about pink, turquoise, red and blue being Neutral Jewelry Colors.

Rose of randomcreative and her husband, Jake, visit friends in Montana Highlights. After you see her photos, you’ll want to visit this beautiful state.

Accompany Judy of Mister PenQuin on her half-day off from work in Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair.

Sharla of Beaded Tail’s cat, Angel, can’t find anything else to do while the Birdie Network is on the fritz, so she assists Sharla with earring ideas in Weekend Wrap Up.

Natasha of MermaidsWhispers encourages you to sign up for her free mindfulness class in Announcing the 5 Day Mindset Reset Challenge. The class begins today, but you can sign up anytime.

Cynthia of Antiquity Travelers responds to an Earrings Everyday challenge inspired by camping and the deep colors you see in campfires in Camping :: Adirondack Style.

Renée of Nouveau Niche writes an ode to bare feet in National I Love My Feet Day & A Haiku Collaboration. If you, too, love your feet (and even if you don’t), you’ll enjoy this tongue-in-cheek post.

Pam of Magdalene Jewels shares her terrace garden with us in Wordless Wednesday. Doesn’t this photo make you want to stroll outdoors?

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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This Week's Featured Blog Posts from Blogging Business Artisans Members

Blogging Business Artisans blogged about a flurry of topics this past week. Check out a list of recommended reading, learn about the power of the creative arts, and find out how an artist collaboration works. Tour a lovely church in Albuquerque, discover why Tisha B’Av is a day that commemorates catastrophes, and clean your shower the easy way. Learn some sure-fire methods to generate blogging ideas, enjoy some cat antics, and practice yoga. Finally, pull out your colored pencils to color a free downloadable coloring book page. When you’re finished, curate an Etsy treasury using a step-by-step guide.

Let’s check out this week’s posts, one by one:

Duni of Peridot by Duni shares her current reading list in Good Reads, pointing out that avid readers tend to live longer.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity brings us a discussion this week about the power of the creative arts.

Edi of Memories for Life collaborates with a woodworking artisan in Artist Collaboration.

Accompany Margaret of Splendid Little Stars on a tour of Albuquerque, especially San Felipe de Neri Church in Random Albuquerque Photos.

Linda B. of Linor Store Jewelry shares an interesting history lesson about why, on the 9^th day of Tisha B’Av—a day that commemorates catastrophes—Hebrews do not eat or drink, wear leather or festive clothes, bathe, give gifts or study Torah.

Rose of randomcreative shares some great tips for Cleaning a Glass Shower the Easy Way, making your bathroom sparkle as if you just remodeled.

Judy of Mister PenQuin describes Three ways to jump start your blog posts, especially helpful when you’re having difficulty coming up with something to write.

Photo by Dinalya Dawes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dinalyadawes/16679987154) via: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Sharla of Beaded Tail recalls some fond memories of her playful cats, Angel and Isabella, in Never Before Seen Flashback Friday. An added bonus is that at least one of these photos includes her beloved-but-late dog, Sadie.

Natasha of MermaidsWhispers has a new yoga video tutorial featuring Yin Yoga Practice for the Hips and Chest.

Renée of Nouveau Niche offers a playful coloring book printable that you can download in Always Be a Mermaid.

Pam of Magdalene Jewels explains how Etsy treasuries are a useful promotion tool in The Importance of Treasury’s!, and provides a step-by-step guide for how to curate your own if you have never used this tool.

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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This Week's Featured Blog Posts from Blogging Business Artisans Members

Take a break this week from the Olympics to visit Blogging Business Artisans’ posts, where lots of things are happening. This past week, team members blogged about essential oils, one artisan’s love of angels, a sculpted tree memorial to remember a late family member, a bee and a flower, National Coloring Book Day, a collection of random-but-interesting topics that are probably new to you, establishing a writing routine, a cat’s birthday, a hand fans tutorial, a weekend in Vienna, and a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens. At least one or more of these posts will chime with your interests!

This week Duni of Duni’s Studio (formerly Peridot by Duni) begins a discussion of essential oils in alphabetical order, beginning with A – Z of essential oils {Anis}.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity explains why angels hold a special place in her heart and lets you peek into her studio as she creates one in Angels Inspire Me.

Edi of Memories for Life shares the memorial her parents had carved from a tree in memory of her late brother in Almost Wordless Wednesday.

Margaret of Splendid Little Stars photographed an amazing close-up of a bee and flower; visit her post to see the detail.

Did you know that last week Tuesday was National Coloring Book Day? The sentiment below from Linda B. of Linor Store Jewelry reminds us that any day is great for coloring, however!

Rose of randomcreative touches on random-but-fascinating topics in Friday Favorites 8/5/16, from a story about a man who takes his dog on a farewell journey to an upcoming Lindsey Stirling concert this fall.

Judy of Mister PenQuin describes the writing habits of well-established writers in Establish a writing routine, and what we can learn from them.

Photo by Emily Orpin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejorpin/8061410382) via: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/

Sharla of Beaded Tail's cat, Angel, celebrates her 10^th birthday in This and That, telling all of her fans about Sharla’s trip to San Jose last week.

Natasha of MermaidsWhispers presents us with an update of one of her most-read posts, DIY Printable Wedding Hand Fans Tutorial, accompanied by some pretty downloadable images. These would be perfect not just for weddings, but for a garden party on a hot summer day.

Cynthia of Antiquity Travelers relives part of her trip to central Europe last year in A Weekend in Vienna, taking us from the Rathaus to the elaborate Schönbrunn Park on the grounds of the palace.

Renée of Nouveau Niche encourages you to visit Wildlife Wordless Wednesday and read her description of one of her favorite trees, the oak shown below, located along the Gemini Springs trail.

Pam of Magdalene Jewels gives you just one more reason to visit New York in The NY Botanical Gardens.

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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This Week's Featured Blog Posts from Blogging Business Artisans Members

It’s been a whirlwind of blogging activity this past week as Blogging Business Artisans members wrote about everything from a day trip to a castle to childhood memories. Members blogged about a castle with a moat, bridal cartoons, a surprise trip to Missouri, the needs of our planet, the history of popsicles, a bluesy blog hop, summer evenings, finding your blogging voice, feline telephone talk, yoga, boho jewelry, and a vintage photo reminder of the past. This week’s collection of posts doesn’t disappoint!

Accompany Duni of Peridot by Duni on a delightful moated castle tour in Daytrip {Schloß Nordkirchen}.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity designs a set of sweet little prints to celebrate friendship in Custom Cartoons for a Bridesmaid Crew.

Edi of Memories for Life makes a surprise trip to Branson, Missouri for her mother’s birthday in Branson Surprise.

Margaret of Splendid Little Stars hints at what the planet needs . . . with an inspirational photo and a powerful quote.

Linda B. of Linor Store Jewelry relates a fascinating story about the origin of Popsicles in A popsicle a day.

Sarah Beth of Magnolia Surprise participates in a blog hop called Blue Monday in Some Pretty Blues to Share.

Rose of randomcreative shares the joy of her summer evenings in The Summer of Golden Hour. Her photos have a poetic quality to them that is truly breathtaking.

Judy of Mister PenQuin describes what it takes to develop your blogging voice in How to tell a story only you can tell.

Photo by Mutiara Karina (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mutsmuts/4211019754) via: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

With Sharla of Beaded Tail off to California to visit friends, her cats, Isabella and Angel, resort to telephone talk in Hello?.

Natasha of MermaidsWhispers teaches a lesson in patience, poses and balance in A Yoga Sequence for Core and Balance. Included in the post is a video tutorial.

Cynthia of Antiquity Travelers combines crystal, leather and lotus charms for a boho look in Summer Design Series :: Rustic Boho.

Pam of Magdalene Jewels shares a photo of her older sister and herself in Throwback Thursday.

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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