Showoff Saturday!

"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."
-Vince Lombardi

Hello! Sorry I have not posted in a few days, my oldest son turned 8 and we have had a busy week celebrating!

I recently joined the Etsy Treasury Team (etteam) and I have fallen in love with the work of my fellow members. It is just not possible for me to show you something from every member so I narrowed down my choice by color (green) and then picked the first item that caught my eye! Everything I have to show you is lovely - I hope you think so too! Enjoy!

"Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success."
-Author Unknown

Information:

Name: Etsy Treasury Team (ETT)

Search for items from this team: etteam

Profile: We're a team for Etsy members who want to promote each other by creating a treasury each month and supporting our fellow team members. Our purpose is to have fun, be creative, give and gain some exposure for our work!

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
-Henry Ford

Copper Patina - Felted Acorn Display by Fairyfolk

ACEO - Ralphie the Cat by Fishstikks

My Secret Garden by Leaping Gazelle

Moss Magic - Blank Book by Wee Bindery

Carved Spring Green Bowl Set by Pats Pottery

Lime Green Short Sleeve Dress by Tasi Fashion

Butterfly Plate by My Mothers Garden

Ornamental Oregano 5x7 Fine Art Print by Artyecological

Queen Annes Lace Hand Embroidered Home Decor by Waterrose

Key Lime Batik Cathedral Window Pillow Cover by Warm 'N Fuzzies

Silly Joke of the Day:

What do you call a pig that does karate?
........A pork chop.

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 4/9/2010

"Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all."
-Mark Twain


Hello! I don't know about you, but I find blogging to be cathartic. I get to write my blog in peace (I say this jokingly as my boys are running around like mad-men), searching the web for items I love is fun and confessing, um, I mean sharing, my quirks with the rest of the world is a joy!

I mean I can sit here and tell you how much I love the color green, "really?" you say, show off things I adore, and none of you will laugh at me or complain, well, you might, but I can't hear you!

Today is no exception, I don't know why, but I have a ring fetish! I own several hundred rings, but that does not stop my from purchasing more! I cannot help it - there are so many pretty ones out there!! Today I am showing off some of my favorite sterling silver and green gemstone rings that I have found while browsing Etsy! Enjoy!


"The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no man made jewels to heighten her loveliness."
-Kahlil Gibran



Stackable Sweet Ring

By: sucree



Heavenly Breeze Ring

By: bmookie



Green Amethyst Ring

By: onegarnetgirl



Green Shell Button Ring

By: belbos



Tsavorite Garnet Ring

By: shopshrew



Sea Foam Twist

By: kyleannemetals



Green Sea Glass Ring

By: ChuraumiSeaGlass



"Why is it that men can be bastards and women must wear pearls and smile?"
-Lynn Hecht Schafren


Bad Joke of the day:

Sign at optometrist's office:
If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 3/12/2010

"Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore."
~Thomas Moore


Hello - Welcome!

Today my Friday Favorites is all about rings! I love rings and cannot own enough! The problem is, I can never seem to wear them all! I hope you enjoy these lovely pieces as much as I do!


"Gold cannot be pure, and people cannot be perfect."
~Chinese Proverb



Blossoms and Vines Fold Ring by StellasSilver


"Diamonds are a girl's best friend and a man's worst enemy."
~Author Unknown



Oceans Aqua Sea Glass Ring by SeaGlassDesigns


"Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond districts of the mind."
~William R. Alger



Wide Organic Band by KelleyGirls


"Why is it that men can be bastards and women must wear pearls and smile?"
~Lynn Hecht Schafren



Moissanite and Sterling Silver Pine Branch Ring by Elizabeth Scott Designs


"In diving to the bottom of pleasure we bring up more gravel than pearls."
~Honore de Balzac


Vine and Leaf Ring by Beth Cyr Jewelry



"There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self." ~Benjamin Franklin



Relic by VernonBea


"The most precious jewels are not made of stone, but of flesh."
~Robert Ludlum


Joke of the Day:

What is a vampire's favorite jewel? A Bloodstone.


Have a great weekend and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Showoff Sunday!

Hello! I accidentally mixed up my Saturday and Sunday - did 'Souper Saturday' instead of 'Souper Sunday'. Oh well, no worries! I have some great items to show off today! Enjoy!

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for."
-Georgia O'Keeffe


Abstract of Red Poppies



Painting by: Bella Cosa Art


"I like making a piece of string into something I can wear."
-Author Unknown


Luxury Art Yarn Moebius Cowl



Cowl by: iWunder


"The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens."
-Author Unknown


Woven Coin Pearls and Sterling Silver Beaded Eternity Bracelet



Bracelet by: A Dorana Design


"The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium."
-Norbet Platt

Jungle Foliage Composition Book



Book by: Paper Ulixis


Enjoy your day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites!

Welcome!

I hope today brings you an end to a great week and the beginning of a fabulous weekend! Today I would like to show you some of my favorite products made by members of the Etsy Homefront Team (of which I am a proud member).

Freedom is never free.
-Author Unknown

The Etsy Homefront Team is made up of over 100 shops, all owned by spouses and significant others of members of the uniformed services. We are male and female, all ages and nationalities and are located, quite literally, worldwide!

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
-Maya Angelou

Our common thread is that we are personally involved in supporting our country on a day-in, day-out basis. Without prejudice, or regard for religion, race, nationality or political views, we keep the home-fires burning and our families together, no matter how far apart we are.

Check out our blog at: http://www.homefrontartistryteam.blogspot.com

Motto: "We keep the homefires burning for our uniformed service members worldwide."

It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.
-Author unknown


1. Old Virginian Shed 2. Hand Knotted Rag Rug 3. Teal and Brown Necklace 4. Oscar the County Fair Pig 5. Towel Set w/ Initial Applique 6. Coconut Polka Dotted Tin 7. The Streifen Brimmed Beanie 8. Skinny Asparagus/Ivory Scarf 9. Jane Bag 10. Pink pearl & sterling anklet 11. I Love Aqua Apron 12. Cloth Dinner Napkin Set 13. Go Bananas 14. Garden of hair bows holder 15. Tale of the dandelion 16. Adult visor buckle beanie 17. Honeymoon in Paris tablerunner 18. Family Memories photo album


This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
-Elmer Davis


Have a great day and until tomorrow: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Fabulous Finds for Friday!

Happy Etsy Day!




I have so many finds to share this week and in honor of etsy day, all of them were found in etsy shops!

I am very happy to be able to purchase such wonderful items, from these very talented artisans!


On the one hand, shopping is dependable: You can do it alone, if you lose your heart to something that is wrong for you, you can return it; it's instant gratification and yet something you buy may well last for years.
-Judith Krantz


Without further ado, I give you fabulous finds for friday!



iWunder: Hand Knit Items & Dyed Yarns




Simag: Jewelry





Tsurfer: Crafting with Love





A Dorana Design: Original Jewelry & Art Paper





H20 Works: Art Prints, ACEO's, Graphic Design, Cards





Skinz 'N' Hydez: Leather and Silver Designs





Marine's Yarn Works: Crochet & Knit for Yourself & Home





Fairy Lore and More





AsiAsi: A little of this and that





Shopping is better than sex. If you're not satisfied after shopping you can make an exchange for something you really like.
-Adrienne Gusoff


I hope you find time to celebrate Etsy Day! It is fun for everyone involved!







Go Ahead & Indulge!

Amazing Etsy Crafters - Some of My Awesome Purchases!!!

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(Pic. #3)

Good Monday!!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

In the interest of keeping the economy going, I try and do my part by shopping regularly on Etsy! Every monday I am going to share some of my purchases with you and give you the chance to visit these amazing shops yourself. You never know, there might be a giveaway thrown in sometimes!!

Picture #1:

Shop: H20works

Granite Leaves Mini Notecards (Set of 6)

I think these are very pretty, yet simple.

I cannot wait to use them!

Picture #2:

Shop: A Dorana Design

SILVER BELLS Flower Weave Bracelet - Sterling Silver 

This may look fragile, but it is very sturdy!

It is a beautiful piece!

Picture #3:

Shop: Lyneya's Toys

Waldorf Doll Boy Med Blond Brown Eyes

I had this doll made for my 2 year-old son.

It is well made and very kid friendly!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and in the 

interest of our economy I say, "Go out and shop."

-Ciao