Hobby Bench Tools

Evie's Tool Emporium is pleased to offer a couple of really handy hobby bench tools. We have carried these in our shop for a long time and our customers who have limited space love them!

3 Inch Bench Polisher and Buffer

3 Inch Bench Grinder With Flexible Shaft Grinder

4 Inch Hobby Table Saw With 2 Blades

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

I love to visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota during every season. Right now summer is in full bloom! I feel so blessed to live in Minnesota where we have 4 distinct seasons and the arboretum is the perfect place to experience summer! The arboretum features more than 1,000 acres that can be explored by walking, biking or driving.

Part of their mission is to inspire and delight all visitors with quality plants in well-designed and maintained displays, collections, model landscapes, and conservation areas. They truly live their mission.

I love to go to the arboretum all alone and relish in the sights, sounds, and smells of Minnesota. I also love to go the arboretum when I have friends who come to visit me. There is always the opportunity to explore on your own to take part in Family Drop-In Activities.

I think it is wonderful that the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is open 363 days a year! If you are looking for a fun way to spend a summer day please take a quick trip to Chaska!

Doing Laundry

One of my favorite household tasks is doing laundry! I know, I know! How crazy is that?!? I love taking the laundry out of the washer and hanging the clothes on the clothes line! Once the laundry is dry it is so fun to fold it because it is so crisp and clean! The laundry smells delightful, fresh and invigorating! I always have such a feeling of accomplishment when I do household tasks! What is your favorite household task? I love doing laundry!

Picking Strawberries In Minnesota

Today would be a great day for picking strawberries in Minnesota! Go to PickYourOwn.org for all the farms in Minnesota where you can pick strawberries! Have a wonderful time and just think about all the delicious strawberries you will have to enjoy when you get home!

Walking In The Rain

I'm going walking in the rain! We haven't received very much rain this spring. It sounds so good to hear the rain gently falling right now! I'm going to grab my umbrella and go walking in the rain!

Today Is Flag Day In The United States Of America!

Today is Flag Day in the USA! Don't forget to fly your flag today!

I Am Searching

I am searching for a four leaf clover!

The Smell Of Freshly Cut Grass

Tonight I sat outside for awhile and enjoyed the smell of freshly cut grass. It has rained the past couple of days so the grass is new, green and very fragrant. The grass was mowed earlier tonight after the afternoon sun dried off the rain drops. It was the perfect spring night to sit outside and enjoy the smell of freshly cut grass!

Getting Enough Rest

I have not been getting enough rest! I have been working on several large projects for work that are almost done and I'm so excited! I am not a night person. I am a morning person. However, the last couple of nights I have been up until 1:00 a.m. and up at 5:00 a.m. That is enough rest for me! I'm looking forward to next week when I will have everything completed and I will be getting enough rest!

Drink More Water - Follow Up

It has been 5 months since I wrote a blog post about drinking more water! I do feel better now that I drink less Coke. More and more frequently when I open up my refrigerator door I grab a pitcher of cold water! Today nothing tastes better to me than a glass of ice water!

Grand Old Day 2009 In Saint Paul Minnesota

Today, Sunday June 7th, is Grand Old Day in Saint Paul Minnesota. It is a very fun filled, family event! If you don't have plans I highly encourage to attend! It is well planned and a unique way to spend your Sunday! Check out GrandAve.com for further details! Enjoy

A Spring Walk In The Gentle Rain

This morning I took a spring walk in the gentle rain. It is a little brisk out and all of nature is covered with rain drops. Absolutely beautiful and refreshing!

Soaring With The Eagle

2nd Annual Yart Sale June 10th - June 14th 2009

The “2nd Annual Yart Sale” will be held from Wednesday June 10th-Sunday June 14th, 2009. This year the “2nd Annual Yart Sale” will be sponsored by the Etsy Supply Street Team (Team ESST). Please check out the Etsy Storque article for details!

A “Yart Sale” is an artistic spin on the traditional Yard Sale: Art + Yard Sale = “Yart Sale”. There are many art museums, artists, and groups that have Yart sales annually to raise cash.

Evie's Tool Emporium will be participating in the "2nd Annual Yart Sale". We will offer free shipping in the USA on purchases of $50.00 and more June 10th-June 14th, 2009!

Please feel free to check out Evie's Tool Emporium on Etsy!

Please feel free to check out the promotional thread on Etsy SECOND ANNUAL YART SALE sponsored by Team ESST- June 10, 2009-Wednesday!

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I have been working on two very big projects the past 2 months. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I am so excited!

What Is Your Caffeine Of Choice?

What is your caffeine of choice? I try really hard not to indulge very often. Every once in awhile I give in!

When I do indulge I alwasy consult this handy chart that reminds me of the caffeine content!

Go ahead! Indulge in your caffeine of choice and then share it with me!

Dapping Tools And Doming Punches

Dapping tools are punches with a ball shaped end that are used to shape softer metals. They are also known as doming punches because they are used to 'dome' metal discs. We carry two different sets of dapping tools in our shop.


Wooden Dapping Block With Punches


26 Piece Doming Punch And Dapping Block Set