Orange you glad it's Monday?

I'm not. Today did not start out well. Mainly because it started at 6:20am. Days that start that early are very rarely good. My kids decided it would be fun to wake up at the crack of dawn, and since my husband has an early morning meeting every Monday, that meant I had to get up an hour and a half early. :P Then I managed to spill my orange juice all over my computer desk. I'm hoping the rest of the day fairs better. The spill did give me some inspiration as to what to post today though. Enjoy! :)

Orange Tyrant Hollow Ash Vessel by holzfurhaus	Orange Ice Creamsicle Buggy Bug Plush by freedomRainbow
Orange Asian Design Hand-Dyed Batik Sarong by PuaWear	Orange Glass Dancers Mobile by LeahPellegrini
Felt Carrot Cake Cupcake with Carrot on Top by FeltedChicken	Shakespeare's Macbeth Leather Bound Gift Set by immortallongings

I hope you have a mess free day! :)

P.S. I actually found so many awesome orange pieces, that I also made a Treasury East treasury to go with it! Check it out here!

Too much yum!

Last night, while I was at the grocery store, I randomly decided it would be nice to call my husband and ask if he wanted me to pick up a snack for him. He answered quickly, "Yes! Something decadent!"

"Okay, ummm...you want to be a little more specific?"

"Nope."

"Okay then..." So I wandered around the store trying to find something 'decadent' for my hubby. I wasn't sure what exactly I was looking for until I found the cinnamon rolls. "That's it! That's what he wants! Well, that's what I want anyway, I'm sure he'll approve of my choice!" :)

Of course it ended up being exactly what we both wanted. Who doesn't like ooey-gooey cinnamon buns topped with thick, sticky white icing? This does however put me in a unique situation. I've just eaten a cinnamon roll and I'm totally content. I even have another one to eat tomorrow morning (well this morning after I post this) because there were four in the box! This means I can safely browse Etsy for sinfully delicious looking cinnamon roll items without getting a major foodie craving for them! So that's what today's theme is going to be! :)

(I apologize to all of you who don't have cinnamon rolls waiting in reserve.)

Cinnamon Roll on a Plate Ring by megamoxie	Cinnamon Bun Bakery Soy Tarts by countrycandles
Cinnamon Rolls Tag Set by sassysadielee	Cinnamon Rolls Goat's Milk Soaps by soapopotamus
5x7 Cinnamon Roll Photograph by kjnosal	Bakery Sweets - PDF Felt Food Pattern by buggabugs

Have a sweet day! :)

Happy Graduation Tony & Alex! :D

My baby brothers (the Uncle Twins) are graduating from college today! :D I'm going to see them get their diplomas! :D This is making me feel sooooo old! ;) So congratualtions to the graduating class of 2010! Good luck to you all! :)

Shark Attack Graduation Card by franticmeerkat	Graduation Caps Greeting Card by aloucreations
Graduation Cupcake Wrapper by yummycuppycrafts	Hand Stamped Copper Class of 2010 Necklace by riskybeads
The Graduate - Painted Wood Figure by bunnywithatoolbelt	I passed! Pinback Button by gigglebot

Today is the first day of the rest of your life, make it a good one! :)

Update!

So I have been cleaning more or less all morning and figured I'd stop and take some pics (since I uncovered where I usually take them). This is the latest Slytherin ornament pic.



It's coming along well. I'm still not sure how I'm going to do the purple ribbon that's wrapped around the black edging, but I'm sure I'll figure it out! :) Okay, back to cleaning! :)

No post today.

That's kind of a silly thing to say isn't it? What I mean is no pictures today. :) Today is cleaning the house day because tomorrow my youngest brothers (the Uncle Twins) are graduating from college! They are 10 years younger then me, so it's very weird seeing them graduate. It makes me feel ancient! Anyway, today I have to clean because tomorrow the in-laws have the kids all day while I'm gone, which means I won't be able to get much of anything done tomorrow. Generally if I miss a day of cleaning, it's bad. So yeah, double cleaning today! Tomorrow I plan on posting right before I leave (I hope), so check back to see what tomorrow's theme is! Have a great day! :)

Smells like spring! Aaaachoo!

It's supposed to rain for the rest of the week, which I guess is why yesterday all 10 of my closest neighbors cut their grass. Now the whole neighborhood looks beautiful and neat and the air is full of the smell of fresh cut grass! Achoo!!! Okay, so while I do in fact love the smell of fresh cut grass, I am totally allergic to it. Yesterday was spent nursing a bottle of aspirin, with all the windows closed in an attempt to keep the offending allergens outside. It didn't really work, it never does. On the upside, since everyone just cut their grass, I won't have to worry about it again for another week or so. :) So here's to that beautiful green stuff, that for some reason we seem to like to have around our houses! Enjoy! :)

3" Moss for your Wall 17 by Ottoman	Lawn Flower Unframed Oil Painting by jlatkinson
8oz Fresh Cut Grass Soy Candle Travel Tin by homemadesoy	Green Sticks Fused Glass Business Card Holder by luckygirltrading
Lawn and Order - Fresh Cut Grass Soap by soapstarcanada	Green Tree 6x9 Photograph by WalkByDay

And the Green Grass Grew All Around

There was a hill, in the middle of the woods,
The prettiest hill that you ever did see.
Well, the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this hill, there was a tree,
The prettiest tree that you ever did see.
Well the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this tree, there was branch,
The prettiest branch that you ever did see.
Well the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this branch, there was a twig,
The prettiest twig that you ever did see.
Well the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this twig, there was nest,
The prettiest nest that you ever did see.
Well the nest’s on the twig,
And the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And in this nest, there was an egg,
The prettiest egg that you ever did see.
Well the egg’s in the nest,
And the nest’s on the twig,
And the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this egg, there was an bird,
The prettiest bird that you ever did see.
Well the bird’s on the egg,
And the egg’s in the nest,
And the nest’s on the twig,
And the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this bird, there was a wing,
The prettiest wing that you ever did see.
Well the wing’s on the bird,
And the bird’s on the egg,
And the egg’s in the nest,
And the nest’s on the twig,
And the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around.

And on this wing, there was a feather,
The prettiest feather that you ever did see.
Well the feather’s on the wing,
And the wing’s on the bird,
And the bird’s on the egg,
And the egg’s in the nest,
And the nest’s on the twig,
And the twig’s on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree’s on the hill,
And the hill’s in the woods,
And the green grass grew all around and around.
And the green grass grew all around!

~ words by William Jerome and music by Harry Von Tilzer

Have a sneeze free day! :)

Bubbles!

This weekend we played with bubbles, my kids LOVE bubbles. We actually ran out and had to get more at one point. :) I've always loved bubbles too. They are so interesting. Each one is the same as the rest from far away, but close up they are unique; just like snowflakes! I guess that's the same for people too. In a crowd, we all look the same, but each person is a unique individual! :) So here are some unique Etsy bubbles for your enjoyment! :)

Buttons and Bubbles Notebook Slip Cover by iheartcharlie	Custom Porcelain Bubble Tea Set by claylabdetroit
Wedding Bubbles Hand Blown Glass Necklace by melissaschmidt	Floating on Air Screen Printed Notecard Set by katieblairdesigns
Creation - High Quality Photography Print by prismes	Bubbles Original Pop Art Painting by BestArtStudios2

Have a bubbly day! :)

Happy Mother's Day!

I wish all the mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and cousins and everyone is a mother or has acted like a mother to me or to anyone else a Happy Mother's Day! We love you, and appreciate all you have done for us! I especially want to say Happy Mother's Day to my mom! Thanks for everything you do for me, I love you lots! :) In honor of Mother's Day, today's gift for all the moms out there is a collection of Etsy lilies of the valley, which just happens to be the birth flower for May (and one of my favorite flowers)! Enjoy! :)

Flower Language - Lily of the Valley Framed Art by mikisato	Lily of the Valley Decorated Darning Egg by stormyautumn
Lily of the Valley Fairy Pocket Mirror by twosilverstars	Lily of the Valley 5" x 7" Digital Print by SureAsBlue
Lily of the Valley - 8x12 Fine Art Print by urbandesign	Lily of the Valley Trifle Dish by mjyglass1963

I hope everyone has a blessed and happy Mother's Day! :)

Bunnies! :D

Yesterday when I opened my curtains I saw bunny on my lawn, and thought, "Oh how cute! I haven't seen any bunnies around since we moved!" Then I went about my day. When I was cleaning up after lunch I happened to look out again, and noticed that the bunny was still there. I thought that was kind of odd, so I went outside to see if it was okay. I got about three feet away from it and it didn't move from its spot. Oh it looked at me, but it still stayed "hidden" in the grass. So I decided to go back in the house and call animal control, cause I was afraid maybe it was sick or something. Nope! It turns out it was a pregnant bunny who thought my grass was tall enough to make a nest in! Luckily the animal control guy was able to scare her away. A front lawn in not a safe place for baby bunnies, especially when my husband is planning to cut the lawn tonight! I'm glad she was okay, I was afraid she'd been hurt or something! I'll let you know if she comes back, but for now, please enjoy this selection of Etsy bunny rabbits! :)

Tiny Bunny Rabbit Candles by peaceblossomcandles	Rabbit with Gold and Violet Wall Tile by aspeerstudio
Wooden Bunnies Carvings Set of Two by GoodWoodDogs	A5 Fabric Bookcover with Bunny Applique by momshoo
Bunny in Woodland - 12" Yarn Wreath by woolicious	Yellow and White Bunny Gift Tags by paperinstyle

Have a hoppy day! :D

The Month of Emerald

This month's birthstone is the green emerald. I am kind of partial to emeralds as my birthday is in May. :) The deep green of emeralds is reminiscent of the greens of spring, and was prized by may cultures, even as far back as ancient Egypt! The emerald is also associated with loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. So in honor of all my friends and followers who share my birth month, here is a collection of beautiful Etsy emeralds! Enjoy! :)

Butterfly Pair Vase in Midori Green by redhotpottery	Green Goddess - Blank Greeting Card by EmilyBalivet
Island Kiwi - Olive Oil Soap by catherinefilippelli	Plums Table Linen in Emerald Green by HAREandDRUM
Green Hosta 8x8 Photographic Print by mistflowerphoto	Verde Green Druzy Medallion Bracelet by BeijoFlor

May you have a lovely May! :)

P.S. Sorry about this taking so long, I was having trouble getting onto Etsy for the last couple of days. But it looks like the problem is fixed, and everything is finally back to normal! :D

Oh! I almost forgot! I also created a Treasury collection to go with this one. You can check it out here!

Grrr...

I have been trying all day to get on Etsy and the site keeps freezing up! :( It was slow yesterday, but today I am barely even able to get my shop page to load! Well hopefully it gets sorted out soon. I was able to go on long enough to post that I was having a problem in the forums. I saw a bunch of other people were having the same issue. Hopefully it's up and working soon. I'll try to get my post up soon, but it might have to wait till tomorrow again. Sorry. :(

Not a good blogging week.

So when was my last post? Wednesday? I think it was Wednesday. Last week was the worst. For no particular reason; it just was. The kids were cranky and didn't sleep well, the husband has a cold, and the weather was terrible! Tuesday it was 50 Thursday it was 90. That's not cool on any level. I'm not sure why my kids weren't sleeping well, but even if they had been I still wouldn't have slept well, because my husband was coughing and sneezing all night for, well, a week! Arg!

Luckily the weekend was pretty mellow, and I did get a lot of sewing done. Plus I finished a commission for my cousin Amber.


It's a creepy pendant from what I've been told is an equally creepy, but artsy, Russian video game called The Void. It's a copy of the moon from the game, which for some reason, has a big eye on it. The pendant was the finishing touch on her custom My Little Pony she created in homage to the game. She's a video game nut (much like the rest of my family). :) Here's a pic of her finished pony.


Strange no? But that's what she was going for, so I'm glad I was able to help. :)

In more normal (yet just as geeky) news, I've started on my 3rd Harry Potter ornament! This one is going to be Slytherin! I posted some during pics on Flickr and I'm going to take a couple more when I'm done here and post them as well. Here's the roughed out shape with none of the embroidery done.


I've actually gotten all the checker board background done and started on the black and purple edging. Here's a link to a picture of the actual shield, if you've never seen it. Okay scratch that. After taking another look at the shield pic just now, I just noticed that there are little black diamonds inside the cream colored checker board pattern, that I have yet to put in yet. But it's still coming along nicely! :)

I was going to do a selections post this morning, but I never got around to it, so it will have to wait until tomorrow. I can tell you that it's going to be May themed and I might make a Treasury East treasury to go with it (if I find enough cool pieces!). Okay, off to take pictures and clean up all the Goldfish crackers my kids just mushed into the carpet. Have a great day! :)