Champagne And Strawberries At The Beach

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Gorgeous Pumpkin Shot! Happy Halloween!

Love this shot of pumpkins at Longwood Gardens in PA...

A Perfect & Funny Onesie

So if you read my post from early this morning, you will know I am getting no sleep thanks to my little 6 month old.  I saw this adorable onesie by mindybanta  and knew I would have to post it :)  To visit mindybanta's etsy shop, CLICK HERE

Freeganism- What do you think???

So I wrote a brief article on freeganism and was very surprised by the negative response I got from one individual who believes it is akin to stealing.  I am curious- what do you guys think?  It is a brief article and I would love to hear your opininion.. You can post a comment at the bottom of the article.. thanks and I look forward to reading what you guys think :)

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A Great Quote For The Day:

"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway" -John Wayne

Friday's List

A Treasury for Nature Lovers

Quirky & Creative World by MoontsyandFloontsy on Etsy

So as I have been up since before the crack of dawn, I decided to take a break & look for something new and fun.  I found it at Moontsy and Floontsy on Etsy.  Here you will find wonderful little creature, gnome villages, and much more.  I love this little nesting yellow bird with 3 perfect little eggs.  To visit MoontsyandFloontsy Shop on Etsy, CLICK HERE

Ugh- Will I EVER get a full night's sleep again?

Seriously- I am beginning to think it will never happen.  My daughter is almost 7 months old & will not sleep through the night.  She goes to  bed without a fight- but from 3am on, she is a terrible sleeper.  I can't remember the last time I got a good night's sleep & am not sure wether I feel like screaming or crying- or both.  Now we (my 2& a half yr old & 7 month old) have been out of bed since 5... I gave up trying to make her go back to sleep & my son was chatting away in his bed so I grabbed him before he woke up my husband.  I just want 1 good night's sleep- just one.. & I think I would feel so much better- & so much more functional!

Key Lime Treats!

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Embrace Your Uniqueness

I love this Etsy shop..  gl accessories knows how to "stand out and be different" and can help you do the same!  I love the fact that this piece can be worn in different ways.. It brightens up and gives a fresh twist to an otherwise conservative outfit~  would also look great with a plain tshirt & jeans!  To check out more of gl accessories unique and cool creations, Click Here

A new twist on wearing a scarf... I love the idea of a necklace that also feels warm and cozy as it gets colder out!

Sweet & Beautiful Nature Inspired Bowls & Cups by Tasha McKelvey

Oh, these are all so sweet & beautiful! Little squirrels & birds add the perfect touch to these bowls... such lovely works of art!  I want one for every room!  What a perfect gift idea for that someone special! I had to post a few as it was too hard to just pick one!  To visit tashamck's etsy store, Click Here

Sunday's Military Fashion Treasury

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Some of the items...

A Sea of Colors from Forty Four Oranges on Etsy

I found this shop this morning and absolutely fell in love with all the juicy colors & beautiful jewelry!  FortyFourOranges on Etsy has lovely beaded jewelry in every color under (and over!) the rainbow.  I found her shop by clicking on this perfect emerald green bracelet :)  To visit FortyFourOranges other creations, Click Here

So many colorful creations!

Something New

So I am excited about a new (for me) technique I have been using with polymer clay.. I finally listed 2 of them and hope to get up some more tomorrow.. I really enjoy doing the "staining" part.. I love mixing the colors & experimenting with lighter & darker shades :)

A Little Drop of Sunshine!

I love the warmth of this necklace by Adorned7 on Etsy- it is like having your own little drop of sunshine!  Very pretty & I love the wire wrapping!  To visit more of Adorned7's creations, Click Here

Quote For The Day

The fear of failure is the thief of dreams...

One of My All Time Favorites!

I just love this ring by Seavbeach Designs on Etsy.  It has such a natural organic feel to it and I love the surprise heart inside- perfect!  This is probably the first artist I "met" on Etsy and it was because of this beautiful ring that I contacted her.  To visit beautiful creations by a lovely person, click on Seavbeachdesigns

Good Idea? Need your Opinion!!

So, I have decided to add a supplies section to my shop.. am not sure how this will go.  I added my 1st listing today of some loose resin gems to be used in crafting, scrapbooking, jewelry making..

Crafting Gems for sale on Etsy

I guess my thinking is that diversifying a little is a good thing..

The Weekend is Almost Here...

Hang in there!

Gift Guide

How nice to wake up & discover I was included in a gift guide Treasury :)


Gift Guide Treasury

Here is one of the items from the gift guide! AZ Creative Studio has a great selection of chalk boards & cork boards to fit & decor.  What a stylish way to stay organized.. love it!

A Quote For The Day

"Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain"
- Vivian Greene

A word on the Sun & its Benefits

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Why You need to get MORE Sun

Feminine & Pretty Porcelain Ring by MaaPStudio on Etsy

 I love the fact that this ring is made of porcelain- what a great medium for jewelry!  I wish I had this ring on hand today (pun intended) as it would go perfectly with my outfit! This lovely color combo reminds me of Tiffany's store.  To view more of of MaaPStudio's creations, Click Here

Great Ring, Great Writing

So, as I was browsing for inspiration after a VERY rough day, I found this ring by Frillz on Etsy.. great in and of itself.. and then I read the description by the artist and realized I had found a person I am sure I want to someday have a beer- or margarita with :)  I love this little creation and the description that goes with it is fun, original, & just plain awesome!  To check out Frillz's Etsy shop, Click Here

Beautiful Majestic Elephants

I love elephants- such strong, majestic, spiritual animals.. When I saw these earring created by Blacksheepbeadery on Etsy, I knew I would have to add them :)  To check out more of Blacksheepbeadery's creations, Click Here

Shabby Chic Treasury

This collection was so much fun to put together, I am going to do a part 2 :) Enjoy & find inspiration!

Shabby Chic Treasury Part 1

A peek at one of the items from the collection...

Shabby Chic by Artful Goodies on Etsy

I found this piece fun & inspiring- shabby chic goes so well with living by the ocean :)  I love the fact that this pendant is made of wood.  The black bail & black ball chain really brings the whole piece together & makes for a great necklace! To view more of Artfulgoodies creations on Etsy, Click Here

  

Sweet & Vintage Inspired Little Cards by Deep Fried on Etsy

I really love this sweet little set of Hedgehog Cards by Deep Fried on Etsy.  Love the sketched look of the hedgehog with that great vintage shade of blue!

I have noticed a lot of octopus jewelry & such out there lately.. I think these vintage inspired octopus cards are very cool!

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Hibiscus & Plumeria (Frangi Pani) Inspiration

I love the light in these photographs!  I am creating  pendants with this print this week :)

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TREASURY- ADD YOUR ITEM

Get Your $10 or Under Item added to today's Treasury

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A Moving, Classic Poem...

Self-Pity


I never saw a wild thing
sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.


D. H. Lawrence

About Happiness..

I wrote this article about achieving greater happiness in our everyday lives in my own small attempt to fight the rising tide of negativity in this world.. I hope you find it helpful!

Simple Ways To Greater Happiness

What a Fun, Beachy, Shop!!

I love this beach loving shop by Beach Sea Crafts on Etsy.  This place mat set has the perfect look to creat the feel of dinner at a little beach cottage by the sea.. So pretty & the color combination is perfect.  She even has little nautical napkin rings that could go with it! To visit Beach Sea Crafts' store on Etsy, Click Here

How Cool is This Sunflower by Chris1 on Etsy?!?

Wow- what a creative piece- love it.  This shop was a joy to browse through- so many juicy colors & creations!  To check out Chris1's Etsy shop, Click Here

And because I just love sea turtles, I had to add this pretty blue pendant as well :)

Dragonfly Soap by thesugartoothdragon on Etsy

This soap looks too pretty to use!!  Wish computers had a "scratch & sniff" feature so I could smell the lilac scent of this lovely soap.  To visit the sugartoothdragon's Etsy shop, Click Here

Chicadees Original by Karingrow on Etsy

I love looking through this shop- I can picture these originals all over my house!  I really love the asian flair this piece has. To visit Karingrow's vibrant & beautiful shop, Click Here