Definition of the Day

The definition of DISAPPOINTMENT:

You run out of toilet paper just before you go away on vacation, you return home to find that 

the universe

has NOT magically provided it for you!

And just when

you thought you couldn't last another moment in the car!!

:D

xx

Bead Soup Blog Party

IT'S PARTY TIME!!

Lori Anderson has organized a fantastic HUGE wonderful party for us!

And I

am away

for my anniversary weekend

celebration 

of 

my our own

:D

so I am ReVEALing my SOUP 

EARLY!!

my stupendously fantastic generous partner

is

the 

wonderful

Linda Djokic of lutkaandco

She sent me all

THIS!!

isn't she wonderful - so many, many goodies!!

So

I created this these:

and because my mumma is a gifted energy worker:

a Pendulum.

Magic.

Thank you Linda, for the wonderful 'goodie bag' of challenging inspiration.

 The best of ingredients makes the best soup!!

as if you're not going to see that line a lot this weekend! ;)

The rules were to use the focal and the clasp, but there were soooo many fantastic large focal beads,

I just

HAD

to use as many as time (and my old friend procrastination) would

ALLOW!

And I'm so HAPPY I did!!!!

... join me next week, when I'll be returning you to your regularly scheduled meander

AND

introducing you to the other great cooks

I've discovered!

Have a tasty weekend!

:D

xx

Skip Day

So last Monday, I skipped a day.

I don't mean that I had instantaneous amnesia or anything, I just took a day off from my regular routine. My friend Pam and I packed up our two boys and went to Spokane under the guise of 'getting supplies' there.

We spent a little more time in the park

 

than we did in the bead store, but that is the way it goes when you travel with 2 year olds!

 We saw some sights...

 We walked a beam bridge...

 and...

 we saw that BIGGEST WAGON EVER!!!

And of course, Zeke wouldn't look at the camera when he was climbing!

tsk, tsk,
just like a baby. :D

Well, back at it.

I've got parcels to get in the mail, a bead soup contribution to finish and a great guy to hang out with...

plus my mom is coming to visit for the next few days.

Maybe she'll help can a few peaches, 

so that we may have sunshine in the winter!

YUM!!

Have a great day!!

:D

xx

Friday Etsy Meanderings

Happy Happy Fall Fall!!

does it sound like I'm excited? I'm still not sure...

Fall just seems like a stop gap before winter and I'm DEFINITELY NOT

ready

for THAT!!

I 

could,

however,

just enjoy FALL for what it is...

 

 

 

I'll let you know how that goes ;)

clouds photo - $25   SeeWorldThruMyEyes
Fruits of the Season photo - $28    sintwister
A Walk On The Beach (6) Handmade Lampwork Beads - $38   afterhours
vintage birdsong earrings - $64   AThousandJoys

Lilac Gypsy Pinafore top - $395  AllThingsPretty
red fox print Buy 2 Get 1 Free - $16   tevagallery
Red Swirl Candy Teardrop Earrings - $14   lauriesjewelbox
Burgundy extra long sleeved hooded top - $55   joclothing

Sunny Plums Print - $26   GoldenSection
olde blue vintage clock - $59  ArtmaStudio
Yellow Orange Red Earrings - $89   OxOriginalArtJewelry
70s Beige Soft Cashmere Skirt Suit - $60   denisebrain

rustic autumn travel scene 5x7 - $15  ellemoss
1968 Spirit leather wrapped bracelet - $39   KuzuAccessories
Orange Poppies Hand Embroidered Wall Decoration - $35  sidereal
Fabric Copper Underwing Moth Brooch - $42.74USD   BlueTerracotta

Let's just say that I'm looking forward to a LONG, LONG Fall, 

with lots of bright sunny days and crisp evenings...

I don't know?

Just writing 'crisp' makes me feel chilly...

it's a process, it's process!

Hopefully I will 'get it' before the snow flies.

;D

xx

Networking

I have been checking out etsylush lately.

(they've created tailored gift guides to showcase their listings in an easy sortable format)

I listed my ivy wrapped earrings in the Gardener Gift Guide.

I figured that they are organic enough to appeal to Gardeners and those who give them gifts.

But

THEN

I found this great store that I wished I had thought of!!

alteredwool 

I love, LOVE, LOVE old sweaters!

I've made a few items from them myself.

But

NOTHING like THIS!!

Blue Upcycled Fingerless Gloves
Felted Wool Garland
Eco-Friendly Upcycled Cardigan

Recycled Baby/Children's Cardigan

Recycled Toddler/Children's Cardigan

Recycled Baby/Children's Cardigan

Eco Friendly Upcycled Felted Wool Cardigan

Such Gorgeous Work!

Such Adorable Cardigans!

So Many Fantastic Ideas!

I'm glad checking out my own work led me to such a fantastic find!

:D

xx

Friday Etsy Meanderings

Lust.

One my favorite sins.

Unbidden Desire.

...so tempting...

giddy.

Miniture House Tower handmade in Fine Silver - $145    DreamofaDream
Clay Goddess Handmade Figure - $68   iktomi
African Opal Beaded Bracelet - $35  byjodi
OOAK Long Citrine Earrings - $33   DemyBlackDesign
Women's Sweater with Foldover Caplet - $105  Sandmaiden

Men's Chunky Sweater - $190   moocowhandknits
Flower Adolescence Photo - $35   moolric
Decorative Speckled Robins Eggs - $12   birdie1
List of Failed Conquests Handstamped Journal - $8   StudioZen

Sweetheart Warmers Cream - $73   InnerWild
Swedish Art Print Stockholm Alley View - $20   LeshasArtShop
Sunset OOAK Agate Necklace - $48   AndreaFuentesDesign
Magic Tree pendant and Brooch in one - $155  MadeBySunflower
Gear Journal - $25   intotheblystic

Just a few fantastic finds in which you may indulge!

And just for FUN I had to include this

one

INCREDIBLE

fine art piece, by Mizzdraconia that shows what can happen when lust is indulged too frequently.

Fury of the Sea

you are forewarned ;)

Have a great weekend!!

:D

xx

MIA

Sorry that I've been missing in action this week!

Yikes.

It wasn't until I saw that the last post was Friday

AND

it's almost Friday again -

That it really hit me.

I've been down and out with mrsa this week - I got very nauseous on the antibiotic this time.

so I slept whenever my short friend would allow it.

I did get one photo of the Hibiscus that came with our house to share with you all!

Happy Hibiscus to you all!

:D

xx