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 ;)

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.

bliss.

the birds are chirping...the angels singing...bells, yeah they're ringing...

why, you ask? my computer (the one that went 'kaboom!') is fixed! Yes, FIXED!

ok, well maybe i exaggerate a bit...it's fixed...for the time being. but ya know what? that so works for me.

(chirping birds. wait, do hummingbirds chirp?)

Doses of Sunshine...

I don't know about you...but I'm ready for some sunshine! (minus the snow flurries, that is.)

My affair with winter is most definitely over. Ok, I admit...I'm always a little taken with the beauty of the first good snow...when the trees are coated in white and the streets are untouched and serene. And yeah, I enjoy a white christmas. I'll even own up to the short lived obsession with hot chocolate.

But in all seriousness, I'm really done now.

So since I can't necessarily take on mother nature, I've been trying to infuse my shop with sunshine instead! Bright colors...bold & vibrant...are taking over. And though I know it's not the most *popular* color in the world, I've been absolutely obsessed with bright, happy, sunshine YELLOW! Yes, yellow is everywhere! And I'm finding that it really is a bit of a mood booster...

Now if you've been here before (in my nifty little blog), you'll have noticed that I have a love for vintage components...like lucite. And the wonderful thing about lucite or vintage glass is that it comes in soooooo many amazing colors and textures. Did you know how many tones and textures of yellow there are? Ohmygosh, it's amazing!

So when the day is grey (and windy/snowy/icky as can be), and you need some springtime and warmth...sneak a peek into the shop and indulge in some SUNSHINE ♥

Drifting off to sleep...at 4pm???

I'm sooooooo tired today! Which is kinda odd considering I haven't done much of anything, lol. I actually took a tiny little cat nap on my laptop today! (I'm talking passed out cold, out like a light) Sheesh...I think it's these dreary winter days we've been having.

Well, I did finish up some earrings (before I zonked out that is). I'm all sorts of in love with these great little lucite flower beads I have. Ya know how when spring hits and a few warm days pop up...and suddenly everyone is out with strollers and walking dogs and what not. And it's like, out of NOWHERE there are leaves on the trees and flowers everywhere? Yeah, these remind me of that ;)

I actually have a few different color flowery beads like this listed in the shop. While the others are on copper though, these lovelies are accented with brass.

If these guys stick around long, I'll be shocked...they're just way too pretty!