After 8 Years, Starting My Etsy Shop (Or Not)

(Update) I looked further into the process and decided that it is unlikely I could make it pay anything near to the amount of work and time that would have to go into the endeavor at this time. See the Etsy selling page. I was so excited by the prospect of building a...
Like an Online Recipe Book

Like an Online Recipe Book

So here’s the story. Over the years I posted my favorite family recipes online, but in many different venues. How do I expect people to find them? Thus I came up with this index idea… just collate the published recipes in a page that creates a collection....
The fireside chat: ilona1

The fireside chat: ilona1

A Short History of Ilona1 AKA Ilonagarden AKA Ilona Erwin Starting out creating a free website, I then followed the yellow brick road to…HERE! (How I picked up the name Ilona1). A little “about me”. I am Ilona1: My “Other Brand Name”...
Hubpages And Brit TV

Hubpages And Brit TV

What is the connection you say? My latest work on Hubpages included reviews of the many detective shows I watch. Usually on Amazon Prime, but sometimes on PBS, or Netflix. (Catch your own prime membership:Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial) My New Hubpage Chosen For...

Summer Denim, Polyvore, and Fashion

This post was originally a collection of fashion from Polyvore. As you may be aware, that site completely closed down with all images and forwarding broken. This post, and a few others on the site, was part of the “collateral damage”. Every once in awhile...
New Pages At Ilona’s Garden

New Pages At Ilona’s Garden

You might not be aware of the new pages at Ilona’s Garden, even if you subscribe to the posts. I use the WordPress “pages” format for much more than just the occasional index. All my favorite plant highlights are on their own pages, as well as...
Amping Up At Zazzle

Amping Up At Zazzle

I order my online life the way I always used to balance my real life: taking turns with intensive efforts that rotated through my obligations and interests. I can’t say that it is efficient or applaudable, but I try to not “drop the ball”. Presently...