Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Paying Debts

I have debts. I'm sure you have debts.
maybe not, I don't REALLY know you.

Some are serious and some are not so.
And some are personal debts: something that you owe a friend because you value that person.
This is about a personal debt.
A while back, I sold three pairs of earrings to a friend of mine back home.
After she recieved them, she sent me 'a bunch of beads she wasn't going to use', and that she figured I 'could do something with.'

I was so surprised when I received an adorable little black box in the mail, and when I opened it...
it was stuffed with so, so, sooooo many great things!!
Opals, pearls, coral, even gold wire.

It was a little treasure chest.
spectacular.

I'm sorry that I don't have any pics to share of the experience.
What I do have to share are a couple of the earrings that I've made her as a thank you.
To repay my debt to her.

red coral on gold wire


blue pearls on silver wire

I hope that she loves them as much as I loved receiving her gift to me.

Have a great day!!
:D
xx

Monday, August 22, 2011

Bead Soup Blog Party

The Beads are IN!

My wonderful Bead Soup partner
Linda Djokic from lutkaandco
made and sent me my wonderful bead soup collection.

She's so wonderful!
She couldn't have known
but
I'm in love with blue and green right now 
And 
she made that KEY for me!
eeeeeeee
Can you FEEL my excitement???
I hope that you all have a great day!
:D
xx

Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday Etsy Meanderings

I've been busy this morning!
Making new jewelry and finding great finds on etsy for you folks to peruse this weekend.

I'll post new pics of jewelry on Monday, but I'll be adding to the shop all weekend (hopefully) so keep checking in there!

Here we go with the fun, fantastic finds.
:D


For the Kids & the Kid in You



Organic Kids Messenger Bag -$60   SewnNatural
Funny Rainbow Beaded Necklace - $45   SarahRobinL
Sugar Skulls & Rainbow Stripes Outfit - $45   mamarunswithscissors(On Vacation)
Good Luck Elephant Bracelet - $35   theluckyelephant
Fun in the Sun Upcycled Art - $30   BootsNGus



For the Kitchen
Homemade Apple Pie in a Jar - $7.50   LetThemEatPie
Ernest Sohn Coffee Pot - $70   kiteless
his morning strut - $475   artmeister



For the Spirit




I hope that you enjoyed my finds today, that it provides a good place for you to meander off from, and 
HAVE 
a
Glorious Weekend!
:D
xx




Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Country Fair

So Pamela and I set off to the fair yesterday - the County Fair.

Now, because I'm Canadian, this is one of those things that I had thought that I've never experienced ...we don't have counties. I was a little nervous.
But I've been to Summer Faires. This was one of those. 
Whew, 
Relief - I wasn't going to commit some grand faux pas.

There might be 'faux pas' committed at county fairs - I don't know!
Anyways.
 It was Grand.
 
 
the sun shone
 the boys were in their double stroller
and there were tractors and mini combines galore.
 

 Zeke was pretty blissed out!
 
                          It was Great.
 
And Zeke's fave - CHICKENS!!
...more cows that the boys knew what to do with...
and a corn bin.
Kids love textures and tactile experiences so that was a blast.
Like I said, GREAT!
And best of all we got it all done before naptime!
Have a great day.
:D
xx



Friday, August 12, 2011

Friday Esty Meanderings

If only the afternoon heat were not betrayed by the cool of morning...
then 
I could go on believing in summer.

But as it stands, it is not meant to be.

There is talk of a cold winter on people's lips.
I say.
Let it BE Fall First!!
cozy & romantic





Tiny sakura teardrop earrings - $32    wearthou
White Ivory Hand Knit Dress SALE - $350   Muza
Valley of Love Copper Bracelet - $38   OneHeartJewelry
Estelle Shea Butter Robin Soap - $5   orangethyme




 shorter seaside visits



Illustrator Cuffs - $39  InnerWild
Kai Mana Fine Art Photo - $30   honeytree
Compass Charm - $3.15   pinksupply
c.1912 Erte 'Titantic' teens underbust corset - $425   PeriodCorsets


long walks in the countryside




Barn Owl Photograph - $15   AppaloosaDesigns
Baroque Jacket Brocade Silk mixed - $200USD   AliceCouture
Kaleidoscope Bronze Tone Adjustable Clay Ring - $15   smafactory
Quiet Path Photograph - $12   LaurenBPhotography
Large Teardrop Dangle Earrings Copper - $54   AWEshop  these earrings are being featured in the ArtisanGroup's Emmy Swag Bags


last few days out at the cabin





Glowing Ocean Waters Earrings - $49   Candies64
Set of Carved Porcelain Pendant Lamps - $850   isabelleabramson
Orange Balloon Skirt - $58   Onshore
Thistle 11x11 print - $48   yellena
Mirage Handwoven Beaded Cuff - $42   KuzuAccessories




packing up for the season



World Traveler Duffel Bag - $149   StudioCherie
Fishermans Catch Necklace - $54   kmaylward
Let's Drift Away Driftwood Boat - $83   GiftsandStars 
Goddess Tunic Dress  - $89   duende74



bright remnants of summer



Hope for a New Beginning Digital Collage Print - $20   anotherbrightidea
Milkshake 4 Necklace - $130   3squares
Boxy Creamer & Sugar Set Made to Order - $75   GlazedOver
Finding Nemo Decoupage Bangle - $35   ericosmicgirl





lovely blues and oranges of the changing season









Oh, how the dream of summer stays forever in our hearts...
well,
mine,
anyways!!

Have a great weekend!!
:D
xx