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Handmade & Happy Things by Jenn Tavoletti

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About Jenn

Growing up in the country with very few other kids close by, many of my days were spent fixing up and playing in our barn’s hayloft, always drawing or creating something for that little space.  Wandering through the woods collecting rocks, flowers, moss, anything interesting to bring back. Sewing pillows or crocheting little potholders. Stitching pictures of flowers for the walls.  Picking wild apples and blackberries for dessert for me and the many kitties we always seem to have. Those early years influenced my lifelong love and appreciation for anything that is simple and handmade.

I am now settled and living in a small Pennsylvania town outside of Pittsburgh.  Happily married, and mom to one sweet kid. I started Rabbit Hill Primitives and Vintage in 2005. Before that time, I tried many jobs… waitress, front desk clerk, store manager of a trendy little shop in Santa Barbara, foundation work for cancer research, garden maintenance and design at a local nursery, and financial analyst for a garbage company….in that order! I enjoyed doing all of those things but was never fully satisfied.  When Lydia turned 3, the office I worked for closed and moved to Philadelphia. I was laid off.  It was scary to be without work, but Dino and I thought it was a good opportunity for me to stay home with Lydia. It was tough but we skimped and budgeted and it worked.  During that time I started selling antiques and handmades at a little antique mall in Ohio.  A few years later, right before Lydia started kindergarten, the antique mall went out of business.  I felt this was God giving me a chance to try it on my own.  I began building my website Rabbit Hill Primitives the day that Lydia started school in September 2005.  15 years later, I have never looked back.  I treasure that time at home dearly, knowing how lucky I was to be with her and still be able to do what I loved.

Last year Lydia graduated from high school and is now in college in California as a Plant Science major.  Life is definitely different for Dino and me.  Thank goodness for FaceTime!  To fill the quiet time, I am expanding my business. Starting slow and learning as I go.  I’ll be sharing more, offering more, and hopefully inspiring more too!

I want to create a space that shares little moments of happiness with you. Simple ways of living. Handmade ideas. Recipes. And flowers and gardens! Oh how I love plants!

I will continue to make textile art pieces using treasured, found, and salvaged materials. Collecting fabric is my passion!  But I have a deep desire for sharing more.

So with all of that…

Welcome to the new Rabbit Hill, Handmades & Happy Things by Jenn Tavoletti!

A place where we can all come together, sharing beautiful ideas in this interesting world we live in.

I’ll be gardening, cooking, and creating every step of the way!

 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,  and He will make your paths straight.”

~Proverbs 3:5-6

The picture above and some of the others on my main pages are taken by Julie Kulbago.  A lovely and talented photographer in the Pittsburgh area who specializes in newborn photography and is expanding her business in different directions.  juliekulbagophotography.com

Living a simple life, creating handmade pieces, always inspired by nature & antiques

living a simple life, creating handmade pieces inspired by nature & antiquesHi, I’m Jenn. I’m so glad you are here! I live in a small town in Pennsylvania with my husband, cats, birds, and fish too! Sometimes my daughter is here also, but mostly she’s far away doing what she loves.

Come and join me as I write about simple traditions, handmade projects, decorating ideas, homemade food, cottage gardening… Simply said, I like to find joy and make pretty things!

I hope to inspire you with simple, beautiful ideas and how to find happiness in everyday life.

You can find out more about me here.

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A first look inside our greenhouse this spring is A first look inside our greenhouse this spring is on my blog today. The link is in my profile or here: https://jenntavolettidesign.com/the-small-greenhouse-in-early-spring-first-look-inside/ 
Thank you all for visiting me 💚 
Happy Monday to you!
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I can’t believe it is Friday! I’ve been away f I can’t believe it is Friday! I’ve been away from here for most of the week, spending time with a good friend who is visiting. She taught us all how to play pickle ball! I love it!!! Can someone please tell me why “the kitchen?” 🤔
Here’s a little #fridayflowers from the porch of our little blue cabin. Have a beautiful weekend everyone! 💜
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Working on my spring mantle today ...an ode to pan Working on my spring mantle today ...an ode to pansies, one of my favorites! Don’t you love this vintage pansy vase?  It was a birthday present from a dear friend. I’ll share more when the mantle is finished. Happy Monday! 
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Why do kitties want ALL of the attention? We’ve Why do kitties want ALL of the attention? We’ve been working in the garden and loving every minute of it. Thought I would take a break and look for some inspiration but someone had other plans! Have a great weekend friends! xo
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Sewing flowers, sowing flowers, that’s all I eve Sewing flowers, sowing flowers, that’s all I ever want to do! 
New blog post (https://jenntavolettidesign.com/how-to-grow-sweet-peas-from-seed-spring-garden-planning/ ), and  another update is coming soon! (Sorry no early sales, this is still a wip.) Have a lovely day friends! xo
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Hello!!! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. We Hello!!! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. We have had some of the most beautiful springtime weather. The greenhouse is packed, and now with the additional blooming Easter flower presents (and a  pansy addiction) it looks so pretty too! Soon I will give you a tour. For now this is what it looked like on my way to the studio this morning. Oh, and I have a few surprises coming out of there too! Have a lovely day friends 🌸 xoxo
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Happy Easter friends!. He is risen!! Wishing you a Happy Easter friends!. He is risen!! Wishing you all a glorious Easter day 🤍
A little June in March’s daffodils. She is alway A little June in March’s daffodils. She is always  photobombing my pictures. Sharing some lovely blooms today on my stories for #sharingsaturday check them out. I’m off to clean this garden!  Have a beautiful day!
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Life at the cabin... a few glorious days of warmer Life at the cabin... a few glorious days of warmer weather, little blooms, peepers singing, pretty sunsets, plus a new wall! I don’t think I even combed my hair! Poor Dino - he didn’t know what he was in for when we met. (Slide to see picture that I’m showing him ideas about our next project haha!) We sure have a good time! Happy Spring!!!! 
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