dragonfly

Dragonflies bring Enlightenment.

They represent the powers of light and transformation, and the ability to see through illusion. They bring prosperity and harmony. The dragonfly, as a totem, teaches skillful action while maintaining a free and joyful sense of being.

Symbolism in Culture


Why this interest in dragonflies, you ask...?

I saw one at work today! Ok, so I've never seen one before...and I certainly never expected to. But I snuck out for a quick break today, it was such a nice day out, and as I sat there with a cup of tea (staring off into space), one nearly whacked me right in the head.

So the whack in the head wasn't so cool. But the dragonfly was! Made my whole day...

Happy Monday ;)

mug-tastic

Another week nearing completion...where the heck did it go? I could have sworn it was just Monday! hmmm.

Well, anyway...as I sit here, big, old, chipped mug of tea in hand...I thought I'd share some of what I've been coveting this morning.

My ode to mugs.


A simple 16 oz. mug, coppery red & cool gray, created by CyrusthePotter. Drool-worthy. Wouldn't my morning cup of tea look nice in there??? hmmm...

His and Her Coffee Cups, by AlinaHayes. I LOVE the handles on this super sweet pair!

A sweet as can be Red Heart Mug, lovingly created by LynnCardwellPottery. Gorgeous and very, very tempting.

Red & White Ceramic Mug, by GinaDeSantis. Doesn't it look like lipstick on the rim? haha, it would drive my mother nuts...which of course means, I LOVE IT! Well, I love it cause it's really, super pretty, too...

This gorgeous Sienna Mug, by ElmStudios, was the inspiration behind it all. I do think I may need this mug.

I get a kick out of Jusmare's Pine Hollow Mugs! Coolest thing EVER. If I had a rustic little cabin in the woods somewhere...yeah, I'd so have these! Of course, if I close my eyes, I can pretend I'm in a rustic little cabin...

Kinda makes you wanna buy some new stoneware, right? Hey, with all that coffee (or tea) does for you...shouldn't you spoil it a little? Indulge! Buy a mug ;)

mission accomplished.

did you ever have one of those weeks where your only mission was to get something done? anything?

yeah, i'm having one of those weeks!

but...i did get something done...got some new earrings made & listed...so mission accomplished ;)

right? right!

Happy May Day!

Blessings for Beltane!

and all that jazz ;P

stormy weather

there's an electricity buzzing in the air...the sky is a swirling mess of grays and deep blues...

positively stormy.

and yes, I love it! there's something about the onset of stormy weather that is downright exciting...and awfully inspiring ;)

and apparently, I'm not the only crafty individual who finds inspiration in forces of nature...

Pretty amazing, right?

Oh! Leelee's lovely 'Stormy Bracelet' has me craving some Iolite! Stunning...and doesn't it capture the energy of a good storm? I think I'm in love ♥

A lighthouse on a stormy sea...gorgeous and incredibly moving...to say the very least! A gorgeous Giclee by an incredibly talented artist. You just have to check Ave Hurley Illustrations out...seriously.

Gorgeous hues, hand-dyed & spun by Yummy Yarn, has me itching to pull out my crochet hooks! Yarn that is stormy and lovely...doesn't get much better than that!

The 'Ion Necklace' is so super pretty...well, I just don't even know what to say. Equilibria certainly has a way with gems...I'm in awe ;)

Cutest little angry cloud. EVER. Komodokat has hooked me with this one...I smile everytime I see him!

And then there's 'Hold On Mr. Squirrel'...the cutest little mini print by one of my favorite artists, HushMouse. You really can't help but smile :)

Inspired yet?

neat-o

pretty nifty, if I do say so myself...

which, ya know, I do ;)

Smitten

The window is open and guess what...it's warm! HA! Yes, Spring is FINALLY here in Chicago...and ohmygosh, am I in love with it ;)

I'm in such an awesome mood that not only am I sharing the open window with my obnoxious cat...but I thought, hey, why not share some of the other things I'm absolutely smitten with this morning...


Things I drool over...yes, it's true.

Like DCDesigns really super cute necklace, Carpe Diem...how adorable is that? And the perfect color...PINK! And a steal at $19.00. Smitten worthy? Absolutely!

And then there's the little bear coffee cozy by ChetandDot. It really doesn't get any cuter. Actually, if I had immediate cash to spend (you know, the type that doesn't get set aside for the never-ending stack of bills on the corner of my desk), I think the majority of it would be spent there! Seriously, the cutest shop I've ever seen ;)

How bout some lip balm? Creamy Vanilla Nut anyone? mmmmm...so very yummy. And I'm dying to try some. BathLife, oh how you tempt me! (you think that is sinfully tempting? be sure you check out the rest of their shop...ohmy!)

I think I've had Prudence the Yeti, lovingly created by Nimoy, on my 'to buy' list forever now...she is the cutest little monster I've seen in awhile! And again...pink! It really can't get much better than that ;)

First of all, I'm head over heels in love with all the art of CharlieMotel...super cute everyday stuff. I've been dying to find a reason to buy something...and I think I found it...STATIONARY! Cause hey, I'm a writer dammit.
;P

"Do you need an apple jacket?" my mother asked. You know what? Yeah, I do need an apple jacket...cause it just so happens to be the most awesome thing I've seen all morning! My favorite? The ever so nifty purple apple jacket! (you thought I would have picked pink, right?). Handknit by JacquelineKnits.

Be Happy. On this beautiful spring morning, how could I not be? Super cute and incredibly versatile, this pendant by MoonDogTreasures is! Super cute, yes...but versatile, you ask...? Flip this lovely little pendant over and it reads 'Party Time'. Awesome.

Last, but certainly not least, are some adorable teddy bear postcards by Stockton. I think I love these guys. Really. Seriously. Love. Think they're super cute? You have to check out the rest of the shop...you just HAVE to! The chatty acorns are a hoot! Just sayin'.

And that, my friends, is what I find myself smitten over this fine spring morning. Check 'em out! Show 'em some love! Cause a life without super cute things...well, we won't think about that ;)

Happy Friday!

long time...

Serious absentee blogger. Yeah, I suck.

Ok, well maybe not so much...I had to work (yeah, you know...outside of my comfy little craft world, argh). But never fear, I'm back! With a little less time on my hands, and a lot less of the sanity I once (a looooooong time ago) possessed...but I'm back nonetheless.

And I actually got something accomplished...go figure.