Friday, March 30, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings

So
A couple of things...
I was away.

sorry that I didn't let you know in advance.
My Dad got sick and I had to go.
He's much better now.
whew.

Picnik.com is closing

I've known about this last bit of news for a while but thought that I had lots of time to work out
an alternative site to edit on....

nope.

So the long and short of it is,

no banner photos today.

Just a few select sites to whet your whistle...

Here is Paula McDonough's lovely 'Love Lives Here' Enameled copper necklace. She runs VenBead.etsy and you've probably noticed that I've featured her many times before. She just makes such fantastic stuff, I can't help it! And she makes glass beads AND she's been featured in a couple of magazines, so you've seen her work other places than here, I'm sure. Here's a link to her lovley blog http://www.venbead.blogspot.com/

love lives here necklace - $35                                         

This Boardwalk to Peace photograph from Florida's CitrusTreeDesigns is dreamy and wonderful! Speaks for itself, really.

but you know I can't allow that!

 Boardwalk To Peace - $25                                                 

And it's on a Buy 2 get 1 Free sale! How Fantastic!
Everytime I look at it, my heart runs down the boardwalk to the sand...
...ahhh


Featuring clothes from etsy is always 'tricky' because there are GREAT seamstresses out there who just don't take good photos, so really... there's no real way to know how great they are. I just see their strands in convos and I know that they are trying. I feel for them because getting great photos is something that I struggle with and now that picnik is closing  oh, don't get me started!... oh, wait. you didn't ;)

Consistently, though, Israeli seamstresses not only make innovative, breezy clothing; they take really great photos! I love them. Whenever, I 'discover' a new clothing line that I love, invariably they are from Tel Aviv! And nowonder is no different. A whisically themed shop, with a distinct Alice in Wonderland bend, they have dreamy clothes and accesories for those who are just a little 'mad'! Lovely.

Spaghetti-Strap Tank - $24                                   


That's all for today. I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend!
:D
xx

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings - One Day Late

Today was so sunny and lovely, we
went to the park for most of it,
and
now we're both slumped over our chairs
like 'boneless chickens at the boneless chicken ranch'.
(And THAT was YESTERDAY! I'm sorry to say that being late is getting to be the theme around here.)
 I didn't post THIS until Saturday!
Yikes.
That is boneless ;)



Long Dangle Pearl Earrings - $42    fussjewelry
Vintage Harmony Cup and Saucer - $10    modernspecific
Butterflies Flutter-bys Wall Decal - $17    Elephannie
Flower Field Necklace - $38    NestPrettyThingsShop 
Vintage Cerulean Blue Velvet Turban - $44    SkinnyandBernie

 



Goddess Tile Series - $38    blueroompottery
3 Reclaimed Oak Nesting Garden Boxes - $120   PegandAwl
Hand Stitched Personalized Coin Purse - $25    TooCuteCats
Navy Twill Swing Coat - $139.99   RiordanRoache
Little Star Earrings - $56.33USD   lazygiraffe





Fancy Yellow and Green Birdhouse with Reclaimed Iron - $200    AnyOldIron
Flying to My Garden Necklace - $34    rafya
Mediterranean Ceramic Hand Thrown Mug (4) - $80   BackBayPottery
Raccoon Pocket Totem Figurine - $42   HandyMaiden
Handmade Gardener's Diary - $19   dgwa





Gray Open Back Top - $105   naftul
The Different Rose Handmade Leather Flats - $85   TheDrifterLeather
Cranberry Scented Shea and Cocoa Butter Soap - $2.69USD   KiwiSoaps
Bast Egyptian Cat Goddess 8x10 Print - $15   EmilyBalivet
Natural Waxed Leather Kindle FIRE Case - $39   SleeWay





Topo Necklace - $32    neawear


 
Do you remember that Gary Larson cartoon I'm talking about?
'The Boneless Chicken Ranch'
Too Funny!

Have a great weekend!
:D
xx






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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings - Take II

I have to say
that
yesterday
when I posted my 'note' to say that I'd be posting today,
I was sure that I was just satisfying some silly notion 
pushed forward by my delusional ego.
Just now,
when
I signed in and saw that someone had clicked 'cool' on my notice,
My
HEART
actually giggled.
Yes.

That is a medical possibility.
I'm not a doctor...
but I do assure you that it is! ;D
but seriously
Thanks for the love - whoever you are.... I'm still smiling.

Pearls for Susie Earrings - $10      lunalove
'The Owl' Necklace - $29.97USD     majalin
Pomegranate White Tea Cookies 1 Dozen - $11.50     ButterBlossoms
Hand Knitted Chunky Cable Scarf - $285    duende74
'LOVE' Heart Shaped Rattle with Dragonfly - $38     SeeingIsBelieving


 



X-Large Whale Assemblage Art Made to Order - $1500    dolangeiman
Leather Custom Mens Billfold with Card Slots - $17    inblue
Vestiges. Gemstone Chunky Bracelet  - $22    PrimordialStorm
Pomegranate Hand Block Printed Table Cloth - $85    rasany
Vintage Camel Suede Coat (S) - $55    dahlilafound



Sunflower Fabric Art Photo Print - $25   LindaMatthewsDesigns
Plant Cuttings Pillow Cover - $20    eggagogo
Gold and Charcoal Tote Bag - $42   oktak
Blue Feather Ceramic Tray - $20   catherinereece
'Celebrating A Stormy Night' Merino Superwash - $19.66USD   DyeforWool














So with the cockles of my heart warm and fuzzy,
and your path pointed firmly in the direction of meander,
I bid you a fond farewell.

Have a Great, Great Weekend!!
:D
xx 



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Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings...

PLEASE check back tomorrow.
So sorry that it's going to be late.
Something came up.
Love and hugs!
:D
xx
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings

So it seems that Friday is the only day that I post.
blast.
what can I say about that? what excuse do I have....
well...
I guess winter hit our little family hard with sickness (just colds and such) and general doldrums, but
SPRING
is in the air! So that's all about to change
and
I've ordered my seeds...
Yayyaayyy!
I'm not as good at gardening as I dream that I am.
In my mind's eye, the garden's bounty is well tended and weedless all season
and
harvested come Fall.
ahhh, it's a sweet dream.
Hope for me that this year I may come close to living the dream! Hope.
:D
In that vein,
today's post is about all things Spring-y.
Just to put you in the mood, too, in case you aren't.
;)






Ceramic Toad House - $44.02USD    TikaCeramics














Have a wonderful Day!!
:D
xx




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Friday, February 17, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings

There are so many lovely finds today.
I seem to really be focused on love and hearts still.
Valentine's day is one of my favorite holidays: maybe I spent
too many years in retail, but I love wishing people
"HAPPY [anything]", really.
 And what can be better than a day for wishing LOVE on everyone you meet!
Some people say, 'it's a holiday invented by greeting card companies that makes the
lonely people lonelier.' 
I couldn't disagree more.
I say if you feel that way then you HAVE been manipulated by the greeting card companies.
Because it is a day for LOVE.
That is all.
I love that it's a day that everyone can share love
with
everyone 
 without looking like a weirdo.
It's the most peaceful feeling.
And you can always make your own cards ;)


Red Freshwater Pearl Silver Ring - $18    SpiralsandSpice
Hearts A Flutter Linen Box - $29.98    hoganfe
Riveted Silver Flower with Red Garnet - $160    SilverMoth
Silver Firefly Loose Weave Shrug - $70    ileaiye
Laughing Buddha Wood Burned Bracelet - $45    SedonaArts



Felted Wool and Silk Scarf - $125    avivashwartz
Celtic Green Leather Journal - $45    DragonAlleyJournals
Red Honey Vase - $54    darshanpottery
Antique Victorian Silverplate Toothpick Holder - $68    curateandlove
Dark Grey Mini Hobo Bag - $39    tippithai



Made to Order Felted Scarf - $200    nafanyafelt
Pattern PDF Crocheted and Felted Polar Bear - $4    thebirdsandbees
Matisse Daydream Onesie - $18   lmkremer
Hammered Medium Hoop Earrings - $27    lavalleygirly
"Trust" Original Watercolor - $38   ChristinaRomeo

 







So I say there's still time to spread the love!
Write an email to someone who inspires you, or maybe just invite them to lunch.
Call someone you've been thinking about, an old friend or your sweetie. And don't worry
about what kind of love you have in your life,
just
LOVE.
There's lots of ways to spread the love, inspiration, general good vibes
and
now's the time you won't look like a big dweeb!
So make someone's day.

Have a great weekend!!
:D
xx





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Friday, February 10, 2012

Friday Etsy Meanderings

 Good Morning.

It's the second morning in a row that it has rained here in the desert.
Which, of course, I find dreamy and romantic.
 And that's kind of the perfect mood
to be in for a valentine's party
- even if it's a preschool party!






Funky Soft Mini Tank/Dress - $29    GossipGirls
Doily Ring Bearer Pillow - $50    DuryeaPlaceDesigns
Tipi All-Weather Cotton Canvas - $399    willemcotton
Peony Heart Photo - $26    GoldenSection
Botanical Sachets (3) - $20   gardenmis



His and Hers Pill Box - $4.50     Mmim
Metallic Gold Pod Necklace - $40   blockpartypress
Lace Angels Collage Wall Hanger - $16   VecchioAmore
Skeleton with Heart Mug - $18   SecondChanceCeramics
Cropped Hand Knitted Sweater - $126    Silvia66






Gossamer Dreams Watercolor Print - $16   eastwitching
Seahorse Roboticus Scoop Neck Tshirt - $24   binarywinter
You Are Beautiful 8x10 Print - $18   theloveshop
Inspirational Collage - $32   JillsJoy
Large Print Lillies of the Valley 30x30 - $145   dsbrennan






Oversize 'Wings' Top Dark Blue - $55   onor
Vintage French Porcelain Pitcher - $98   lapomme
Red Owl - $95   natalyasots
LOVE Shimmy Tshirt Dress - $24    ShopRIC
Ceramic Bowls in Blue Topaz - $32   claylicious




Moonlight Tree Linocut Print - $20   starkeyart
Cheeky Bastard Mug - $25   PoFu
Hand Knitted Wool Socks - $38   SockClub
Red and White Graphic Pattern Notebook - $20.48USD   nauli
Oversize Wingback Chair - $925   trinaroseboutique





I love it when Valentine's Day is on a Monday or Tuesday, 
because that means
you have lots of chances at 
L O V E.
(In all its forms.)

Happy Weekend!!
:D
xx





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