tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46992607513372759812024-03-04T22:55:34.850-08:00Colorless Green Ideasmaryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-12737927635928644122010-03-07T07:28:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:35:04.395-08:00Spring Confection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Es9jn-n-fcCD2MUWIxIaNZ06yi7aLYEoTfBnDWXBxS1ZWPGJUnwuhbMep3OTOCbk6QR1IWyCU3NSFrOGJtDOqiqlBiTwzamlkFW9nXDzF9_-ZJ3GWUdaasBXsFeler3jMZh5ynaX2OU/s1600-h/IMG_0670.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Es9jn-n-fcCD2MUWIxIaNZ06yi7aLYEoTfBnDWXBxS1ZWPGJUnwuhbMep3OTOCbk6QR1IWyCU3NSFrOGJtDOqiqlBiTwzamlkFW9nXDzF9_-ZJ3GWUdaasBXsFeler3jMZh5ynaX2OU/s320/IMG_0670.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921906866544290" border="0" /></a>Now that I've finally turned the calendar to March I'm getting a bit excited about the arrival of Spring. Here are two pairs of earrings that remind me of the cool, bright delight of this season.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWQy2YTVAbwXgcv04peqIurOohCTV5Cat7c8BMeIGjon2Zs3qd5VRZIYBx_jsFLNFeO4GO8BNE7QnrZaYJ9ZBLHHpDfAyFqIJghqRMU62rNzD09PiNELjhWab9W08TPCNR6eE52sAOKo/s1600-h/IMG_3776.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWQy2YTVAbwXgcv04peqIurOohCTV5Cat7c8BMeIGjon2Zs3qd5VRZIYBx_jsFLNFeO4GO8BNE7QnrZaYJ9ZBLHHpDfAyFqIJghqRMU62rNzD09PiNELjhWab9W08TPCNR6eE52sAOKo/s320/IMG_3776.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445914939553408338" border="0" /></a>Bright pink topaz and bright blue apatite are paired with pale green amethyst drops in a hand coiled pattern of swirling loop-d-loops.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCLctOXHI2YWQ7z9f_jDSZxvsRK5mhYm-5zJw8ekFArIG1b7M8ZtVe5ftIErC6EOzA1T9pFaIfDIesF7iU-igMaBWj4VJcO6GcjhiLVCu5_3ObxHaKaweS2xYYDVn3c_wXa76DBA0MLE/s1600-h/IMG_1680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCLctOXHI2YWQ7z9f_jDSZxvsRK5mhYm-5zJw8ekFArIG1b7M8ZtVe5ftIErC6EOzA1T9pFaIfDIesF7iU-igMaBWj4VJcO6GcjhiLVCu5_3ObxHaKaweS2xYYDVn3c_wXa76DBA0MLE/s320/IMG_1680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445914736993218562" border="0" /></a>Aquamarines ever so subtly colored in pale shades of pink, blue and green dangle playfully from oxidized chains of sterling silver.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpxLcoPQgHC0uGy_t5iCXyIZbeNb4xA4yUt6gMAqqJbH2PE9sZAeJDMCKT6rWzKAGkmSjksW6JNxtkBIl8dhZJGoiF66QMdzhwCRZ-eCH59RP4upsv9U7Wa0N5ewECD5EYJUYPMxcLWE/s1600-h/IMG_0699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpxLcoPQgHC0uGy_t5iCXyIZbeNb4xA4yUt6gMAqqJbH2PE9sZAeJDMCKT6rWzKAGkmSjksW6JNxtkBIl8dhZJGoiF66QMdzhwCRZ-eCH59RP4upsv9U7Wa0N5ewECD5EYJUYPMxcLWE/s320/IMG_0699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921798262964370" border="0" /></a>Happy Spring Everyone!maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-78113846156242488932010-01-19T09:41:00.001-08:002010-01-19T09:50:08.744-08:00Pop To It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38756006"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa7lT0fnExcEHmdMUdCETMjJI6amG0Oa2OAsoFHSZxdCbGiJvpwJWIwTkfP9e4SYOI6JiOKgs-7E9zVcCLRLMJaazC9HyKLaXYF2MeRVwHwg9p1eL6rGoEIcyIyeVk07I8pShHDT8yDk/s320/il_430xN.116790281.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428507562325961378" border="0" /></a><br />Happy National Popcorn Day!<br /><br />While browsing Etsy I found this brand new shop and while I'm not a huge fan of popcorn (too many popcorn meals trying to stretch my meager college student dollars), this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38756006">Chocolate Swirl Caramel Popcorn</a> looks really yummy.<br /><br />And if you, like me, enjoy learning fun new facts, take a look at this <a href="http://www.techbanyan.com/8469/national-popcorn-day-big-holiday-popcorn-lovers/">site</a>. It has several tasty tidbits of trivia.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-74308098386094393592010-01-18T14:22:00.001-08:002010-01-18T14:35:21.572-08:00Life Saver<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oprah.com/questionaire/ipledge.html?id=4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 44px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxx_wSk0DPng7hes9eWCUiTlUKBSj5Mo7TR5Z-pXDQfEqk_DhZOn1XGzATsotoyaiG1HFZthCnoHxYEZ_si1YyTOIICu6eafYLuXftmH2l0doIrY3KZFpOQ5nJBMpa3uPOsymzTBUdZ4/s320/nophone-header-631x86.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428208916118504466" border="0" /></a><br />There are many things that we cannot control. Talking on the cell phone is one thing we can control.<br /><br />Please <a href="http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/Americas-New-Deadly-Obsession">watch </a>and take the pledge to make your car a 'No Phone Zone'.<br /><br />Working as a critical care nurse I couldn't always save lives, but you can.<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-72852850884696383222010-01-10T07:17:00.000-08:002010-01-10T07:36:57.664-08:00Resolution Solution<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://designsbynico.blogspot.com/2010/01/upcycled-sweater-hat-tutorial.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsCKzN_HbocHNWnR69eci2Ba1saAdgXqrZ05VKD8vTPehCWZXLY16GfTrljbDjDT4E5kWDY8YLnpQSoFDQZPR9walUCz-p08QPO13B65pW6w9Rhqod-QXL1IQWmI2IgUqQ1btHG2XJng/s320/aaron+in+hat2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425133709250712354" border="0" /></a><br />Need a New Year's Resolution? How about something fun. <a href="http://designsbynico.blogspot.com/">NICO Designs blog</a> features a number of tutorials and suggestions to get you started on creating fun and fabulous fashion items.<br /><br />This <a href="http://designsbynico.blogspot.com/2010/01/upcycled-sweater-hat-tutorial.html">Upcycled Sweater Hat tutorial </a>caught my eye. Right on target for Winter 2010 fashion, it's 'green', warm and super cute.<br /><br />Don't want to sew for yourself? Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicodesigns">NICO Designs Etsy shop</a> for handbags and accessories.<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-37541591898037509382009-12-04T12:46:00.000-08:002009-12-04T13:20:03.457-08:00Silk Garden Mitts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjaeXrwbOu6EBaV06K6obCX234XC84wod1FutWA7Upj73YqiCT1dTA6axNFBk-fQ3xPdGAOEfEx5WKbXVpS3bH_525cITX6VCNRuxhwDV_mz7g-S6ZhNkgb5N2eZeWYiLGMI1vT-lqEQ/s1600-h/IMG_6260.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjaeXrwbOu6EBaV06K6obCX234XC84wod1FutWA7Upj73YqiCT1dTA6axNFBk-fQ3xPdGAOEfEx5WKbXVpS3bH_525cITX6VCNRuxhwDV_mz7g-S6ZhNkgb5N2eZeWYiLGMI1vT-lqEQ/s320/IMG_6260.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411485594686434018" border="0" /></a>I knit these as a Christmas gift for my sister. She never reads my blog so no worries about spoiling the surprise.<br /><br />Pattern: <a href="http://media.wendyknits.net/knit/mitts.htm">Fingerless Mitts</a><br /><br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/noro/silk-garden-worsted/">Noro Silk Garden</a><br /><br />Embellishments: Silk ribbon, Turquoise Jasper, Rose Quartz and Amethyst.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54zXnhyphenhyphenet5WYfHJqXSlee_Shc3rwugIo1wyTGEtP5eFvLbLynxOuAJ7nyWjJydGG_qZzOpFQjGV7hZ2xZ_HRTL0vtDAM_zEaXRMsqBRSEFbKS57q_qLsyc1L59b0jQXtUzvTeTV0w-K8/s1600-h/IMG_6270.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54zXnhyphenhyphenet5WYfHJqXSlee_Shc3rwugIo1wyTGEtP5eFvLbLynxOuAJ7nyWjJydGG_qZzOpFQjGV7hZ2xZ_HRTL0vtDAM_zEaXRMsqBRSEFbKS57q_qLsyc1L59b0jQXtUzvTeTV0w-K8/s320/IMG_6270.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411485729465629154" border="0" /></a>maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-18724575810332257672009-10-26T14:17:00.000-07:002011-08-16T14:20:31.538-07:00Fashion-spirationI discovered fashion blogs a while ago and what fun I've had. These gals are very clever and oh so inspirational, putting together combinations of color and pattern that I've never dreamed of. They have encouraged me to put a bit more thought behind what I wear on a daily basis.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLs6plr9jbgdn278ZVYBJtrgFb1GpB8j_OBsFqeiIY5ORpjpmnDSi6TZhWZM0_z7GwZe-kF567opHptXmUyRF2wN_5vaRwcTxqr_Xalc1TS86e9ueyXQP7aHtX6RzSZPK3lr8_B2607s/s1600-h/IMG_5755.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLs6plr9jbgdn278ZVYBJtrgFb1GpB8j_OBsFqeiIY5ORpjpmnDSi6TZhWZM0_z7GwZe-kF567opHptXmUyRF2wN_5vaRwcTxqr_Xalc1TS86e9ueyXQP7aHtX6RzSZPK3lr8_B2607s/s320/IMG_5755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397023755925197490" border="0" /></a>A friend made this necklace for me using hand crafted beads she bought while on vacation in the Caribbean and some interesting seed pods. I hadn't worn it because I didn't think I could do her handiwork justice. Armed with my newly budded fashion sense, I put together this outfit. Nothing worthy of the fashion section, but I'm pretty proud of my effort.
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUmMA5fFG56vvZW7NczYY5c_7jWl9WZeZz2r_8Phcyz04daUjVQr2fps5RHHtLf90ZJr6P6FWrJR67Ko6Ekm6i6FOxesWRkn8pltnGpuOOjesSxrCLMNRARbfscZzH68ppKb3Ssp6myAw/s1600-h/IMG_5742.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUmMA5fFG56vvZW7NczYY5c_7jWl9WZeZz2r_8Phcyz04daUjVQr2fps5RHHtLf90ZJr6P6FWrJR67Ko6Ekm6i6FOxesWRkn8pltnGpuOOjesSxrCLMNRARbfscZzH68ppKb3Ssp6myAw/s320/IMG_5742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397023911160659266" border="0" /></a>Olive green shorts (in need of ironing) from JCrew a few years back.
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<br />Marine blue tank from JCrew also a few years back. This is their favorite tee and it's one of my favorites. I own quite a few.
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<br />Faded black cardi from Liz Claiborn many, many years back.
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<br />Not shown is the pair of matte gold ballet flats that I bought on sale from Garnet Hill last year.
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<br />maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-69236883647673036342009-10-05T06:29:00.000-07:002009-10-05T10:47:39.790-07:00Fall DressingHalloween is fun. Dressing up as an alter ego or wanna-be dream can be quite a blast. But it is only one day so when I decorate my home I dress it for Fall.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYu-_4mb8Oef9HqmMqKnYebl8Sjhct4lfsBNX8YG9BcU_KXEC-n91kG-UIau4jiwEjv9UpPV5xdUImbonXJhNlHNdPPP1IbmBOdD6e7hInP6l4e-gEba27L20BsyDeM05tAZJimHI4mE/s1600-h/IMG_6172.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYu-_4mb8Oef9HqmMqKnYebl8Sjhct4lfsBNX8YG9BcU_KXEC-n91kG-UIau4jiwEjv9UpPV5xdUImbonXJhNlHNdPPP1IbmBOdD6e7hInP6l4e-gEba27L20BsyDeM05tAZJimHI4mE/s320/IMG_6172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389113330226268706" border="0" /></a> I love Fall and adding a bit of Fall inspired decor carries me from October through Thanksgiving.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAduD3Wr6fxhfo6kwNaz6S2cWPOzSMSd2QYy4zjdhDaUPvbHUnmX_RHO6U4vdNXWB0WMSSYhNhaidRVYLZoNtE7im1UvlQQMP5q1vF9eXjgmjVQoKSTg_z-mJqjid8Chg1JSl9FFXq9Y/s1600-h/IMG_6180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAduD3Wr6fxhfo6kwNaz6S2cWPOzSMSd2QYy4zjdhDaUPvbHUnmX_RHO6U4vdNXWB0WMSSYhNhaidRVYLZoNtE7im1UvlQQMP5q1vF9eXjgmjVQoKSTg_z-mJqjid8Chg1JSl9FFXq9Y/s320/IMG_6180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389113214612410162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />OK, the jack-o-lantern is a bit of a stretch but it is surrounded by lots of Fall leaves :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjM8G67KE1b4-hgmDfVUvjDmQW341Tgh6Q9SmeLRxG1-7iq9dosj6nsOKsCuO8140NvSx7v4OYWtsuGr68QEef8vyigvLZMxhyyCWgfWAtTONiP26iqivgOVojbkCH_tvutwRVRUbpDE/s1600-h/IMG_6174.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjM8G67KE1b4-hgmDfVUvjDmQW341Tgh6Q9SmeLRxG1-7iq9dosj6nsOKsCuO8140NvSx7v4OYWtsuGr68QEef8vyigvLZMxhyyCWgfWAtTONiP26iqivgOVojbkCH_tvutwRVRUbpDE/s320/IMG_6174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389113397150879074" border="0" /></a>maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-47240412238516096652009-10-05T05:26:00.000-07:002009-10-05T06:28:05.009-07:00Variety ShopLooking for sparkling jewelry, a toasty scarf or maybe a bit of vintage style?<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=28859">Made by Melissa's shop </a>offers a large variety of items at super prices.<br /><br />Jewelry made with glass, crystal and charms.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8027920"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxP-mFvQBEjRjWzsHB_VlxYRV50m2dSdzHZYjpLrX_G6udNx8tBD61miyvMFjz-nwS-gb-VKbrRVGQRucpsKEvVyqXigwK8Rbf4ya0crSXkkC-IK05LWiLfMlYdeuBRKOUoddGR3Rog1U/s320/il_430xN.14548317.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389104493351278002" border="0" /></a><br />Colorful blankets and scarves.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7702842"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt3wT0YZ_s1B_i2CZ5-1vXsfQhS56ZXrHI-a9w6rv_7AnoI8bMZBuW4w1FlABB-CBLQXvBCLuOTR6oc7-4kyaTXev6c2q2jjFS_EPuViJES1QrPe67CYNFdKC8R2FXqY5vE-gnjDXfvA/s320/il_430xN.13490387.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389106260475507442" border="0" /></a><br />And even some Retro/Vintage.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13874445"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3Y8WK_FCgLiTgpZqa8yK5xJ1qvxztOYODBaDr454OOtaIgKmWbD5aZuHJGL7oV7tEUByRXrmj8GgbK_1wLHFZvxp5zGtvuIG3ljGJI-XyU3bUs7hWyHyfvzeDQtbpGYMd9Ll9QoDO8M/s320/il_430xN.33603030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389106629410065090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://madebymelissa.blogspot.com/">Melissa's Blog </a>for more info about her and her shop.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-18833701484170750082009-09-17T08:51:00.000-07:002009-09-17T09:37:53.345-07:00Studio Peek<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://team.etsy.com/profilest/bloggies.shtml">Etsy Bloggers</a> are sharing photos of their studios this month.<br /><br />With bits and pieces of my various projects migrating to almost every room, my whole house seems to be my studio. I mainly work at my kitchen table, not terribly glamorous but it has great light and a wonderful view of my backyard.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4edWxEZyb3PJtSkaB4H9ypZb8OIM39EprsQRhyphenhyphenocytZ0-DkTVJp5rkFAica43wuj7Kv0qrC901fC0GKgE4es4tp8rJyMVcvV4LcW43Q1rB8P88u8ySV7U5DWlIaPdEMOxsOtEnXrYFL0/s1600-h/IMG_6155.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4edWxEZyb3PJtSkaB4H9ypZb8OIM39EprsQRhyphenhyphenocytZ0-DkTVJp5rkFAica43wuj7Kv0qrC901fC0GKgE4es4tp8rJyMVcvV4LcW43Q1rB8P88u8ySV7U5DWlIaPdEMOxsOtEnXrYFL0/s320/IMG_6155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382470999026912450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have a variety of storage containers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9ixTTipDZ-lGmAKCT7lGZnBZDthu9kXKCsLcmJPu2vkRxH4OqY5QN12gnGFci-prl7fap82B09O1I1SvyjJ6BkcwVH4RPLWe6cbkyC6ruKueYz4s93Fik9VmeFvq0PjDG8bkZb5Qu3w/s1600-h/IMG_6152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9ixTTipDZ-lGmAKCT7lGZnBZDthu9kXKCsLcmJPu2vkRxH4OqY5QN12gnGFci-prl7fap82B09O1I1SvyjJ6BkcwVH4RPLWe6cbkyC6ruKueYz4s93Fik9VmeFvq0PjDG8bkZb5Qu3w/s320/IMG_6152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382474183557288354" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm particularly fond of these.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVJwro-wMjQsPC13G8B1GEImTRz_CDH5L4kVClJRjc7mQIZEGpTP_1Kw41jpOYPD75hvXLyvdOSDr_2O_qsuK08ImAC29InFy2f2UQ5YnRI-n1AsnNazk2eccqlwSp-npf0PszcotwNk/s1600-h/IMG_6139.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVJwro-wMjQsPC13G8B1GEImTRz_CDH5L4kVClJRjc7mQIZEGpTP_1Kw41jpOYPD75hvXLyvdOSDr_2O_qsuK08ImAC29InFy2f2UQ5YnRI-n1AsnNazk2eccqlwSp-npf0PszcotwNk/s320/IMG_6139.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382475141533691122" border="0" /></a><br />I like the orderly little compartments and the fact that I can see what's inside without opening the lid.<br /><br />This case is very efficient at storing a number of larger items. The multi-level tiers give me a lot of storage in a small space which is really great when I go to workshops.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTipu39hf-IWWxv57cOJvR0-9z5Lp-JOb_6J89yjyRDpULHmcfHouylGHTherRH2Fe8HdmkWgdENMFyjPOq5hUl4sOsHGS-OyUNgS7I2ZkwufWwm-IDpq17dtvL2yJvIZ9Ws0xEmOA27A/s1600-h/IMG_6143.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTipu39hf-IWWxv57cOJvR0-9z5Lp-JOb_6J89yjyRDpULHmcfHouylGHTherRH2Fe8HdmkWgdENMFyjPOq5hUl4sOsHGS-OyUNgS7I2ZkwufWwm-IDpq17dtvL2yJvIZ9Ws0xEmOA27A/s320/IMG_6143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382471486929413250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm pretty low tech too and have been 'green' well before it was the 'in' thing to be.<br />I re-use all sorts of containers from plastic bags to cardboard boxes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu2xtl88FwN0kLmURtPBtUiPy22M-JJMfm2tqabkKFpnjpNZxV1RvemOzh1V-Ocl4V2qCVvxOplTgajRe9AVSI-DA17KmDoD0DuJlu5F7HwmG7jxmauzs3XWkG043_zZJW-zRkGmDvVE/s1600-h/IMG_6148.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu2xtl88FwN0kLmURtPBtUiPy22M-JJMfm2tqabkKFpnjpNZxV1RvemOzh1V-Ocl4V2qCVvxOplTgajRe9AVSI-DA17KmDoD0DuJlu5F7HwmG7jxmauzs3XWkG043_zZJW-zRkGmDvVE/s320/IMG_6148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382473442753983986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This has been my long time favorite way to keep my supplies semi-organized. The emphasis on semi, because while I'd love to be super organized I never quite seem to get there.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalu1mF7pEKOVVPAW0TAu1gJqxPxYMMrqvOUVH-pe4mO3I7v_Jr-LhS7_9h3KE-PrI-jPO82JBuZCYTftcpM4weToAXL6BPiQDIxe-Zc_FBRKzqvS9Zc2yJc8wFjL9DODqiQj3vrbuKDI/s1600-h/IMG_6135.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalu1mF7pEKOVVPAW0TAu1gJqxPxYMMrqvOUVH-pe4mO3I7v_Jr-LhS7_9h3KE-PrI-jPO82JBuZCYTftcpM4weToAXL6BPiQDIxe-Zc_FBRKzqvS9Zc2yJc8wFjL9DODqiQj3vrbuKDI/s320/IMG_6135.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382473093603729570" border="0" /></a><br />How do do like to organize your supplies/workspace. I'd love to hear your tips and tricks.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-6216695607140555422009-09-12T11:15:00.000-07:002009-09-12T11:31:16.636-07:00Blue Bird<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29497229"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dr-JS5UN8qJz2-pCabTIG1iVxzY2YgUmrBd27qfjXWCSR0RlQXb19RGfQw0Q2kTjQPfJpKOJnW0Y_VZAl08ADwpgAcV3YTFhy4VcwPo92WirGXXzkCdM6XkeqRpzXEg09gz6XbXvnZ0/s320/il_430xN.85638016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380646598093915330" border="0" /></a><br />Damask blue and green cardstock mounted on acid free paper and made into a set of three all occasion cards, this is just one of the lovely handmade items you will find at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5984534">DesignsbyVanessa</a>.<br /><br />She also makes sweet jewelry items at great affordable prices.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29607334"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiBIRquCmd1TkwWW9PegPh4wAGWDkfWfXGzmHIRDgE0JD7up4sT9IghSSe_k2aDQQ1p65H_NQVerH7tDO8j10W0MLFtahtBD2f95F7AKHnc3UuOQAvSAzap3IJSeaC0YFI-fakaheQ1A/s320/il_430xN.86010614.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380649840525467250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And she has a <a href="http://designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com/">fun, colorful blog</a> where she features many great Etsy artists. Stop by and take a look.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-61578254064220861602009-09-02T14:36:00.000-07:002009-09-02T14:55:33.867-07:00River of GoldAKA <a href="http://afewstitchesshort.blogspot.com/2009/04/vinyasa.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vinyasa</span></a> by Susan Pandorf.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCkdTAMsyA3izDuWzPJBo4ETrTKdjkcAGvZldALVBMPZztCnwH8eFqa09QxO3iuw_3yM4th3ZN_UakbhIXlxkeVA0qF0x_h5ZO875UYMk3BMlW0n7ZZoHrsDXKUM-RgvaLW1SHanGAD4/s1600-h/IMG_5718.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCkdTAMsyA3izDuWzPJBo4ETrTKdjkcAGvZldALVBMPZztCnwH8eFqa09QxO3iuw_3yM4th3ZN_UakbhIXlxkeVA0qF0x_h5ZO875UYMk3BMlW0n7ZZoHrsDXKUM-RgvaLW1SHanGAD4/s320/IMG_5718.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376990834344545490" border="0" /></a><br />I've been lusting after Susan's patterns for a while but being fairly new to lace knitting, and being prone to mistake making, I hesitated trying one of her patterns.<br /><br />Vinyasa is a very easy pattern. Her directions are clear and the pattern is easily memorized. Of course that doesn't mean I haven't made any mistakes nor did I have to frog it and start all over, twice. But that's just me.<br /><br />I would like it if she would include the pattern repeat in the specs. Otherwise, it's perfection.<br /><br />BTW Vinyasa is my very favorite yoga style to practice and to teach.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-47135628723618678442009-08-26T15:39:00.000-07:002009-08-26T16:51:50.437-07:00Enchilada Casserole - Picky Eater Approved<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WjwamFZf2o-GWeYmM3p9EBd0e0SE9Nz6TutQQiFmlC-MPBfdBxxwEn8wgBmhSUvOCBPH-f5ckcHbQEQSUArTF5pE38vuyai2ZEARqoQ0d_R2qkNnv9oz3s-QLgQO5x9CcFTYk48wIXE/s1600-h/IMG_5712.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WjwamFZf2o-GWeYmM3p9EBd0e0SE9Nz6TutQQiFmlC-MPBfdBxxwEn8wgBmhSUvOCBPH-f5ckcHbQEQSUArTF5pE38vuyai2ZEARqoQ0d_R2qkNnv9oz3s-QLgQO5x9CcFTYk48wIXE/s320/IMG_5712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374406019670982978" border="0" /></a><br />Love this <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/07/mexican-lasagna-or-enchilada-casserole.html">casserole</a> from the FatFreeVegan site. It was just the right amount of sweet and spicy and was so easy to make. The hardest part was opening all of the cans.<br /><br />I tweaked the recipe just a bit.<br /><br />1) Added some salsa to the refried beans to make them easier to spread.<br /><br />2)Used a can of salt free diced tomatoes because I forgot to buy fresh ones.<br /><br />3)Used 3 cloves of garlic.<br /><br />4)Subbed green olives for the black<br /><br />5)Added cocoa powder and cinnamon to the <a href="http://www.fatfreevegan.com/sauces/1240.shtml">enchilada sauce</a> recipe. I didn't measure but I think I added about 2 Tbsp of the cocoa and 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon.<br /><br />I served it with honey ginger marinated chicken breasts. Because there be meat eaters among us.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-30806566635763690182009-08-12T13:50:00.000-07:002009-08-12T13:55:52.753-07:00Tiger Lily<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8_dpvRR6SSkZuxrZrz90zXyaGR4fe64u4fY4jufpfvAhJSfS4RvLAUx5tQsENiuARHt3bzUhviBdmzQAlogGtF9ZjBg3BUwDdElw_6CF9xXU2iiOETsRZaDvno2TJFRFacwId3EykDQ/s1600-h/IMG_5707.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8_dpvRR6SSkZuxrZrz90zXyaGR4fe64u4fY4jufpfvAhJSfS4RvLAUx5tQsENiuARHt3bzUhviBdmzQAlogGtF9ZjBg3BUwDdElw_6CF9xXU2iiOETsRZaDvno2TJFRFacwId3EykDQ/s320/IMG_5707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369182800636147298" border="0" /></a><br />Artisan lampwork beads crafted onto sterling silver that has been hand coiled, formed and hammered into a one-of-a-kind bangle.<br /><br />I love this latest piece so much I am tempted to keep it for myself.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-59492340461217066912009-08-06T06:49:00.000-07:002009-08-06T07:33:44.745-07:00Fall Into ColorRich and luscious, soft and smokey I am so excited about the colors that are being shown for the fall and winter season. Normally I don't pay a lot of attention to the current trend but I really love the color combination and overall fashion feel that I'm seeing in the latest magazines and catalogs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_BGs_ylotTaN9X2z_CHWlEi2xYb5KQ72JDOg9fTyoMX1eEFLL6iAb9xTbwsWMIaxmZljqUhFQOH88ZKvmEPVPSiZJ5TvlXP01eCmly8uWaCBTHtfpq0FMMhzk3HRRhgDfWnE2LApbA4/s1600-h/IMG_5701.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_BGs_ylotTaN9X2z_CHWlEi2xYb5KQ72JDOg9fTyoMX1eEFLL6iAb9xTbwsWMIaxmZljqUhFQOH88ZKvmEPVPSiZJ5TvlXP01eCmly8uWaCBTHtfpq0FMMhzk3HRRhgDfWnE2LApbA4/s320/IMG_5701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366850623398599570" border="0" /></a><br />So with these colors in mind I've begun creating new pieces for the fall and holiday season.<br /><br />This bangle features delightful artisan lampwork beads in shades of plum with coral accents. I've added dangles of amethyst, chalcedony and a sweet little sterling silver flower to echo the pattern in the focal bead. I'm sorry you can't see the little flower in this photo. It's next to the chalcedony nugget.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2c3xMIOM2fBp3h7E5U-AY6JXr47oXS4_DfkegHjDfFXuYsTG4gELdJljHc4Jc4tI6kaoCS4q7Izqjp5_i_Tan_vKtjPKoWcasUgtQq10-7Azz72AIUHixA3FR3ppCg9TGVpJ2N4GSUg/s1600-h/IMG_5691.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2c3xMIOM2fBp3h7E5U-AY6JXr47oXS4_DfkegHjDfFXuYsTG4gELdJljHc4Jc4tI6kaoCS4q7Izqjp5_i_Tan_vKtjPKoWcasUgtQq10-7Azz72AIUHixA3FR3ppCg9TGVpJ2N4GSUg/s320/IMG_5691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366850854496683154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I fell in love with these beads the moment I saw them. They have such subtle depth of color and pattern, so interesting to look at. I've combined them with sterling silver and ceramic beads to make this one-of-a-kind bangle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXJyaytsQ5_A4iOrrXY_xodWEdaLi5AfO6EAKlEyF9eZblnCTdk0K5Y8CJmGb87cw1OCotlMnOqNbVCSR97ya4oe9oEd6IVEj_b_1myVtNPI6Y_tk6-8Gn5d3WfdygdDYmqDecHu_Y3A/s1600-h/IMG_5688.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXJyaytsQ5_A4iOrrXY_xodWEdaLi5AfO6EAKlEyF9eZblnCTdk0K5Y8CJmGb87cw1OCotlMnOqNbVCSR97ya4oe9oEd6IVEj_b_1myVtNPI6Y_tk6-8Gn5d3WfdygdDYmqDecHu_Y3A/s320/IMG_5688.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366851013542980210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't know what it is about Fall, maybe it's the whole 'back to school' phenomenon, but I'm feeling particularly fresh with new inspiration.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-78588494623081027302009-08-05T16:25:00.000-07:002009-08-05T17:06:25.130-07:00Memory Maker<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5556196">Memories for Life</a> creates the most amazing albums and scrapbooks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26094617"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmBYzyI23a4eq2apo_B1-GttwdU4VzlfuSDthBnfpe9JCevb-UhNZwv3JHzx8qr7KyVqWAvo-9g_VXLkYDDaCzd1bKNF8LmCaKD8SK-KcgHOInsk-hxyT47cV-JuGrbMY3pbFFFluLp0/s320/il_430xN.74235702.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366625594560132402" border="0" /></a><br />Here is an example of a custom design she offers to hold those special vacation/ destination memories. How clever is that! And so very personal.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9146165"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNFJqc3eJmIc1ylEhWn6ZMwtt3T1AM7gpksGuVt1zZh8HzUi4tQoq9kDpvh9b67agSmJHosJP0hI958vkiRl2gTOiNt0VxdDj7a76L4I_BFNf-fmxnZ0hKMbUIQX3UYRk4bZnZFoeUw8/s320/il_430xN.18186920.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366627175959603970" border="0" /></a><br />And this cute 'Flip Flop' album is quite an attention grabber. It comes in several different designs so you can match the album to a number of different occasions.<br /><br />She has a great <a href="http://memoriesforlifescrapbooks.blogspot.com/">blog</a> too, where you can see more about her and her designs.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-69194339453677095082009-07-09T15:42:00.000-07:002009-07-09T15:52:52.818-07:00Handmade GoodnessBags and bowls, hair and home accessories that's what you'll find at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5122298&order=&section_id=&page=2">Miesmama's shop</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14905624"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1yqcbAurqYGt-w0cBwHB-8FhloT-z3waF-3aANYxNmlNzlecFfEs2Aa1auZD-u6PJuwMVRzV1UB7YWMdLiKV33EGCiyFwas6K_AZaL3wAms_nEMJ55Z73jK9lOfCcqAZJXizpL71rzU/s320/il_430xN.36947229.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356596354985176290" border="0" /></a><br />I was drawn to this sweet little pincushion. A pretty fabric and a cute flower button, this would be a lovely gift for those crafty sewing types.<br /><br />And she has a great crafty <a href="http://miesmama.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. It's filled with photos and inspiration.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-8049736638339659992009-07-07T05:50:00.000-07:002009-07-07T06:44:08.322-07:00July JoyChristmas in July. I loved the idea when I first heard it, all the fun of the Christmas season without all of the pressure.<br /><br />I love shopping, especially on Etsy. Here are a few of my many favorites.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27448193"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVmkn-tzgMUcTdbsYmM11gIiPtZDTh8rR0_ni4iYIplLrDtNB9HPLkMWRW5falwxOyt8b1Q_CeR4_E4yNl9yrXD01l94ihzJJdld8z-mJEN9UuT5UUGe2jbiG7TrxjIuUb6CMQQq0GNo/s320/vintage+dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355704354534311138" border="0" /></a><br />A pretty vintage dress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5392315">Estatesale</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27276953"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4ihJcfG4pufO1pCg-r4fRdn-DKitOXBJ2130HhYOWWxXVjdRUPzjSl5Y574ynm13uzx_vr5mXMR42lS78s2sK2Q8sWDsNZCRJ75_3qKYOEWNyuKK4FQfJirgpm2cwmFG1oHwrbdChhQ/s320/silk+bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355708590694302626" border="0" /></a><br />An elegant silk lined bag from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5429379">Redrubyrose</a>.<br /><br />I also enjoy baking up sweet little treats.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26055067"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWXfg01YSQh1CHofUGawk9TqJdyO3lyu-A20R-ADjqrTa1jIGXwJBf5VZfwKgFKfDmpIaAzgnFIhLMUoKJ3aPcbZEXApVxrdf73sUmdXD7it2SQK8rGBjU8HsXL3905I_V_0ncJ1O2Rc/s320/violet+macs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355710424397367586" border="0" /></a><br />I've been eyeing this <a href="http://tartelette.blogspot.com/2009/03/recipe-violet-macarons-with-violet-and.html">violet macaroon recipe</a> for a while.<br /><br />If you love to bake or just love to drool over luscious photos of yummy desserts, take a look at <a href="http://tartelette.blogspot.com/">Tartelette's blog</a>. Her photo taking skills are enviable and her recipes will make you weep.<br /><br />She also sells her gorgeous photos in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7418740">Etsy shop</a>.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-702937846513312722009-06-28T09:38:00.000-07:002009-06-28T13:21:52.017-07:00Whisper CardiFinished my <a href="http://www.interweaveknits.com/backissues/spring-2009.asp">'Whisper Cardigan'</a>. It was an easy, straightforward knit, with no seaming!!! I like it so much I may have to knit another.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzHMHVPhLO5bPomBk3HAXtcoLhEL7314JfBWGOVwePGr_69Y4KFnQ2PJ2hEtKhgqsYJyKs7lNBlSaP0PWq_BtC8KxLoMrUbaipFd01e83wbndC81MUcwrlUkQ6ePba9JTY27ZX_e8ZWU/s1600-h/IMG_5583cropped.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzHMHVPhLO5bPomBk3HAXtcoLhEL7314JfBWGOVwePGr_69Y4KFnQ2PJ2hEtKhgqsYJyKs7lNBlSaP0PWq_BtC8KxLoMrUbaipFd01e83wbndC81MUcwrlUkQ6ePba9JTY27ZX_e8ZWU/s320/IMG_5583cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352421686791140722" border="0" /></a><br />I really love the <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/dream-in-color/starry/">DIC 'Starry'</a> yarn. It was soft to knit with, didn't split and I love how the subtle color variation adds texture and interest.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShLwyKQ1xux0ZxE-II-EigHIPv9el3No_KrY-12_46drRLVlduyrVVBEHwXwcxlmbGlEB-u0DU8J6pwA01mMKZeHX4fF7fdmyoDHqYQ3NWHuP8CXyG37Z_psl5xiuA7WK9786Rn_Zzok/s1600-h/IMG_5585.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShLwyKQ1xux0ZxE-II-EigHIPv9el3No_KrY-12_46drRLVlduyrVVBEHwXwcxlmbGlEB-u0DU8J6pwA01mMKZeHX4fF7fdmyoDHqYQ3NWHuP8CXyG37Z_psl5xiuA7WK9786Rn_Zzok/s320/IMG_5585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352421777719392114" border="0" /></a><br />I embellished it with a lovely turquoise and sterling pin made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5327202">me</a> and a sweet little vintage enameled pin.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-88474438112493429462009-06-18T09:33:00.000-07:002009-06-18T12:25:44.218-07:00Cuteness Overload<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zFUvg5Fuwp5fMNKixvA4HP95ZHvTLLseqnSmitd2v_mHjWudQ_Ix5bmyjs6_9bjX6wZsABy2wboXEsBJazUNB9pV3U_IMrLmMeImTCGUI4WQxkjhrel104nVatV04yFSM-1hO79-CCE/s320/3623660587_fe2521e9cd_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348749950680028450" border="0" /></a><br />If you love kitties or animals in general you've got to visit this <a href="http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/">site</a>.<br /><br />Super cute photos and they do wonderful work too.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-11035272847567703622009-06-17T11:28:00.000-07:002009-06-17T12:05:04.403-07:00Possibilities AplentyWhat am I doing with <a href="http://maryeb-blog.blogspot.com/2009/05/little-loopy.html">this yarn</a> that I purchased from <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/">the Loopy Ewe</a> a while ago?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjsyp_8rXS38ePBIACp6G6QyS4spUFd1lkk2IkhdNHephmbju_ZQhJh8cEIpIDHwgtJeDP9dM3yJfedYMR3b_CtVTVIFKAzzIwiA4SNSeIdPSXihMexyglcMQO8TePWFqgKicWh7ziGA/s1600-h/IMG_5414.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjsyp_8rXS38ePBIACp6G6QyS4spUFd1lkk2IkhdNHephmbju_ZQhJh8cEIpIDHwgtJeDP9dM3yJfedYMR3b_CtVTVIFKAzzIwiA4SNSeIdPSXihMexyglcMQO8TePWFqgKicWh7ziGA/s320/IMG_5414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348369670946124130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I've got a good start on the 'Whisper Cardigan' from<a href="http://www.interweaveknits.com/"> IK</a> Spring '09.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qsff5tq7c2jTIwDEu8KH7pOfXB3OnVMmWlDtZMuiajG_kjnp_z0J8W8YWaUzvRpGsGZLj_OJNTsLMY_C-mMJ3AEcVhEg8qT5_1W55aMFxKO4b9IG-7bX5Ai6XeTsFLocyqGfZ_esNrs/s1600-h/IMG_5421.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qsff5tq7c2jTIwDEu8KH7pOfXB3OnVMmWlDtZMuiajG_kjnp_z0J8W8YWaUzvRpGsGZLj_OJNTsLMY_C-mMJ3AEcVhEg8qT5_1W55aMFxKO4b9IG-7bX5Ai6XeTsFLocyqGfZ_esNrs/s320/IMG_5421.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348370026950478642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Potentially perfect for the 'Pansy Golightly', the 'Lace Ribbon Scarf' from <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTlaceribbon.html">Knitty</a>.<br /><br />I'm a bit stumped on how to use 'Butter Peeps'. Maybe a pattern from one of the etsy shops I have in my favs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26050867"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazB9bxGIjqV-U6_4hdKZVwT5wTBBZByfFD1aFGqtlklplJ4dpKb2DBF2SKlEbqPst5hSjxntxojO47390IvvFCWGZqG_II6G1dc-EV9JVwWVXdd-yV5kMEs5xGlDBCpt6I22Z9S8bFRM/s320/il_430xN.74088144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348370266818645586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this rose lariat from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5670858">Timaryart'</a>s shop.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24039981"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lH2_fcXSDC99ulH-heJ5rrq9ZtgZgsYVUfp9fRAQdpQ14Fp0hUk4rE8N7owVyXKpVPWG78w-iNjH6jj6WfRhyGvSLp1zyg8fDQGlrjweETvuzhHdUbS16SYErdUyXQsdkphRRO1PyL8/s320/il_430xN.67338728.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348370462459045602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I've really been wanting to try one of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5255685&ga_search_query=caffaknitted&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Caffaknitted's </a>patterns.<br />What do you think?maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-69394742683486693022009-06-09T17:38:00.000-07:002009-06-17T12:06:22.995-07:00Hello Sunshine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21517661"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCM_2U70WYLB8mSsYcc6W8nFkESgHD9UOwv61LPbZHWtW1sPgPNeBwaJxk6P-_2LBfLsGiQ25oqheWzK9NSEH0ubW2o34evJbzbevlrXHgis_84jH82TaOg7Br0tA-gWOUVm2mnv0Fc_I/s320/il_430xN.58877433.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345491861159253730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is just one of the sweet hand crocheted items you will find in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5057519">LazyTCrochet's</a> shop. She also makes scarves, caplets and even jewelry. Colorful accessories all and sure to brighten your Summer wardrobe.<br /><br />She also has a fun <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-05-29T05%3A38%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=7">blog</a>, which among other features has some great looking recipes.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-44361792562287121232009-06-05T07:44:00.000-07:002009-06-05T09:10:09.944-07:00Rolling in DoughWho knew?!<br />I don't know why I'm always surprised that various things have a National Day honoring them.<br />Any way you want to spell it, the first Friday of June is designated as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Doughnut_Day">National Donut Day</a>. This happened way back in 1938 as a fundraiser for the Chicago Salvation Army.<br /><br />Any-hoo. How to celebrate?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22124782"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMmZN7iCTDarSbmAS_b6JF6ZJBgZptfXsBAPwRK-rGSGFhEuOW4KtEfNDXN2ni84fkWd3pTHSAMrjYDH4EfC8gUmhBH4DlbrqZ_EfViWLcZqpqXaOMnw5XJAdWa3Ibz5kKGbIK0wjtUM/s320/vegan+donuts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343859633985044546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With these yummy looking delights from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22124782">The Fat Vegan?</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25582614"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpxSW9PNIwXNojIudU5oX-NSeaDhPEE81OQ0NOF1TdmCNdrOAjeZG4sxDdqdl1ajWPm8mTyabGam3c-dQuMN_00ebTw64pSYv-mynkzCZed_TI4KOsfyi19B8ci_OXYGKFQuC2TFIH0E/s320/Donut+girl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343857681501604210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Or with this super adorable (calorie free) print from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=991&order=&section_id=&page=1">The Black Apple</a>?<br /><br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://tulipstalking.blogspot.com/2009/06/national-dougnut-day.html">TulipsTalking</a> for alerting me to this special day. I may have missed it otherwise.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-89452060949819288732009-06-04T16:27:00.000-07:002009-06-05T08:16:35.140-07:00Roses and Moonstones and Pearls, Oh My!June means roses, lots of roses around here.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ph-rose-gardens.com/01112.htm"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLxqYV6tnud01LvioJtcGYhRVM1Zi1dTUn6M0GO7qPxoPQBb0Czlpe6W7Z_bgQDDo6TF4cloVj1eo-JPkhTh6l5j5tfK49Gz3ANcTTghepDEATFHESN8-Aasq0AcFHtIgSLkBbtdeopg/s320/IMG_5506.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343637086734795154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.carrollgardens.com/knockout-rose.asp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVE5R_WbNHbkb6Sc-bPIhbpSbj745S9ifm7qC7ULELgcSNBAFI5oBzj9_Pp7Qurqri172DQgxMe1b3O_7YpMUfP5F4roTxTB4q9FePeq6SfcUHqyFvZyezN3t6daO5TVQmyzO5Tgv3VQ/s320/IMG_5499.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343637017938890594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/ig/2007-AARS-Winning-Roses/Rainbow-KnockOut-Rose.htm"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanRFsh7cviAkk3nHNYumb864Dcb_de0EwBu1TAb3-Zfsfs01oW8mAwckSS127NT9Fd6EhMwzODuEkRLgTt4g1vH3RkcHCZc6cZc8PLHYbYXpIFE9pzMB_50_zZouwdqni8xhN6urzCMw/s320/IMG_5510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343637160015051570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have them blooming in my yard.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://recparks.columbus.gov/rentals/Whetstone.asp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5PI86GLwJGxUnLjGOv9VELRiqmJQKCy4_WYOkXoX2rYeMig2jRkXSHW7Kc-qNc40F4R4Hjv0ZI-FlFAUq4uAsPFOX8YWWnAoGI-ctdtuqNnAodRuHas-ScpKOORjx0qaULJZr7wxMg4/s320/Park_of_Roses-Pink_Roses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343631412350739266" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And we have a <a href="http://recparks.columbus.gov/Asset/iu_files/SPECIAL_EVENTS/Rose_Festival/07_rose_fest_promo_flyer.pdf">local rose festival</a>.<br />It's a lovely, low key event that features 13 acres of bed after bed of gorgeous roses. I wish I had room to plant one of each.<br /><br />Wonderful vendors of plant and nature related items, great food (<a href="http://www.mozartscafe.com/">Mozart's</a> is my fav), educational offerings and entertainment round out the fun. Best of all, admission is FREE!<br />Can you tell I love going to this annual event?<br /><br />Pearls and Moonstones are June's designated stones. I don't know who, when or why these particular stones were chosen, a Google search found nothing. I would love the answers, so please leave a comment if you know.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13479979"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJyfb69eLM66Eve5Pr90eqTXgHgcJHXcYFJTJAQu2v87rh_AT9p5N0EQDr2_rqnafL7loRhEJdD1eFueRyD0gLNuGgb1th76wt8eoikNqC-N4x6luu70xyLAMFjxKOSlyP-N671NkHn4/s320/il_430xN.32326517.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343635606359957842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I made these earrings using a variety of pearls and moonstone. The large 'cornflake' pearls are so luscious I could eat them with a spoon.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-29754406757439559012009-05-28T15:25:00.000-07:002009-05-28T16:48:16.279-07:00A Little LoopyI recently discovered a new on-line yarn shop, <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/">The Loopy Ewe</a>. They have great customer service and amazingly gorgeous yarn. I could not believe how fast their shipping was.<br /><br />The<span style="font-style: italic;"> Dream in Color</span> hand dyed yarns caught my eye, so I just had to buy a few skeins. I really wanted a whole bunch of skeins, such yummy colors, I had a hard time choosing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq18SHPo_GSBcYHoVRo9q7huIpno-kvaiEu49OKDpYAHX8C5subARhGTT5lFrmyhyphenhyphenmL3IvneWyvnIPV9cubo80NVPRNu02adQyVtiQf_0W6fiCvqv0A5nqVJ29-FlUfoFKbB0IsdF2HyU/s1600-h/IMG_5404.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq18SHPo_GSBcYHoVRo9q7huIpno-kvaiEu49OKDpYAHX8C5subARhGTT5lFrmyhyphenhyphenmL3IvneWyvnIPV9cubo80NVPRNu02adQyVtiQf_0W6fiCvqv0A5nqVJ29-FlUfoFKbB0IsdF2HyU/s320/IMG_5404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341012407229108674" border="0" /></a><br />The red is DIC <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/dream-in-color/starry/dc-starry-lipstick-lava/">Starry in 'Lipstick Lava'</a>.<br />The yellow is Starry in <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/dream-in-color/starry/dc-starry-butter-peeps/">'Butter Peeps'</a>.<br />The lavender/blue is <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarns/dream-in-color/smooshy/dc-pansy-golightly/">Smooshy in 'Pansy GoLightly</a>'.<br /><br />The names alone make me want one of each.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZluCQvzfCZi94_865voOB23Dca19OIMzSeN5gU2StmrzOQTPDV6wN9jj7a12OqJuKlgo419VA94hyphenhyphen4d2ofJFQCLru-CzoqLdtWJTs7TcKNaEwmOjSjRaEl9TN6Sroo3qCnRurXhYpvg/s1600-h/IMG_5400.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZluCQvzfCZi94_865voOB23Dca19OIMzSeN5gU2StmrzOQTPDV6wN9jj7a12OqJuKlgo419VA94hyphenhyphen4d2ofJFQCLru-CzoqLdtWJTs7TcKNaEwmOjSjRaEl9TN6Sroo3qCnRurXhYpvg/s320/IMG_5400.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341011136384414962" border="0" /></a><br />The 'Loopy Elves' even included a little gift.maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699260751337275981.post-80078839988015899082009-05-16T11:38:00.000-07:002009-05-16T13:45:58.254-07:00Lovely Yellow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUkFYWQHEUUSpI8IRUJ8XrI4mbmZLoSbsHMCD3cHFjxxdEdC50PbOEOL4ZyHqTTNFpKQVvbPhNBJSrz71l1biDqpBZjS-bIgq1_FK3kJX6hj5ulSlXGeh7QPG6J19GaXtxkjEX47oBhs/s1600-h/yellow+mosaic+cropped.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUkFYWQHEUUSpI8IRUJ8XrI4mbmZLoSbsHMCD3cHFjxxdEdC50PbOEOL4ZyHqTTNFpKQVvbPhNBJSrz71l1biDqpBZjS-bIgq1_FK3kJX6hj5ulSlXGeh7QPG6J19GaXtxkjEX47oBhs/s320/yellow+mosaic+cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336525778296364578" border="0" /></a><br />A mosaic created for the current <a href="http://lollygirl.com/blog/project-spectrum">Project Spectrum, Looking East</a>. It features both FO's (finished objects) and objects of inspiration.<br /><br />I've really had a lot of fun playing with the color yellow, using it in combination with a variety of different colors.<br /><br />In the earrings the pale lemon color of the quartz dazzles when paired with either the rosey pink rubies and tourmalines or the blue/violet quartz.<br /><br />I went for a bit more drama in the bangle, pairing the honey amber focal bead with shades of black and cream.<br /><br />The pendant with it's soft golden hue is paired with sapphires in shades of silver gray, gold and pale peach; green garnets and honey colored citrine.<br /><br /><a href="http://quote.robertgenn.com/auth_search.php?name=Vincent%20Van%20Gogh"><span style="font-style: italic;">How lovely yellow is. It stands for the sun</span>. ~ Vincent Van Gogh</a>maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com8