Photo Friday: On the Horizon

Flatrock at Sunset

Please go see it on black!

in honour of the fact that life is short

wear your white shirts. get them pressed.
use your good dishes — everyday.
shave on weekends.

do not wait for special occasions.
do not tuck your best away in the drawers, in the back of the closet, in your heart.
don’t wait for holidays or invitations.

declare that your today is the special occasion.

call instead of emailing. (it feels so good to connect.)
go for coffee.

quit.

renounce your glory days. you’ve told all of those stories more than twice.
focus forward.

wear perfume for yourself. toss your only-wear-around-the-house clothes and let your good clothes graduate to around-the-house status.
intend to feel good all of the time.

write your book.

launch.

make great sex a priority. (this alone will make you more creative and free. on your death bed, you will think about all the great sex you had this lifetime.)

burn your to-do list.

write poetry. One a day.

make a point to be as encouraging as possible, as much as possible, to everyone possible.

don’t look back.

if you feel like you’re always failing, consider that this is part of being an artist. let it be a divine inclination. keep going.

enter.

leave.

eat real food.

often refuse to be in the presence of people who make you feel repressed, anxious, or pull your frequency down.

do not entertain haters.

send light to the haters.

give it away. you probably don’t need it and someone else does.

turn off the tv.

let it be easy.

burn candles. during the day.

fall in love. with yourself. with the person you’re with. with the persons in your orbit.
because no one is perfect, but you can let the love be perfect for the both of you.
because everyone — everyone — is a doorway to God.
because you can get there from here.

because life is short.

~ Danielle LaPorta, in honour of the fact that life is short

Back to School

I haven't painted my nails in a while... I did some damage to my thumb and my other cuticles got super dry and I didn't want to aggravate either with nail polish or anything; so I've been just lotioning and waiting for it all to heal. It's still not perfect, but with school starting this Wednesday, I really wanted to do something special. And here it is!


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Ruled paper on my accent nail on the left, and a chalk board on the right, both with a matte top coat. The other nails are KhakiZING by Revlon on the left, Wing it Wine by NYC on the right (both on my pointers), tipped with China Glaze's Blonde Bombshell and a quick swipe of Sally Girl's Later over it all. It's hard to see in the pics, but Wing it Wine has a nice gold shimmer, as does the KhakiZING, which also shifts colors from green to purple, which you *can* kind of see in the photos. It's a nice fall palette... ^-^

Mosaic Monday Bunday

Welcome back to another Mosaic Monday Bunday!  This week, Mosaic Monday Bunday falls on Labor Day, which in the words of the US Department Of Labor, "is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."  So we shall take a look at rabbits and work today, shall we?


From top left by row:

• Want to let your employee know they're appreciated? Need to give a co-worker a boost? This little Good Job Bunny Button is just the thing!
• How about this delightful Khaki Green Canvas Messenger Bag featuring a Photograph of Woodland Bunny, Mademoiselle Lapina to carry your important papers to and from work...
• But what about bunnies AT work? Try this funny little Hot Pink Dork Bunny Rabbit with Laptop...
• Or this quirky brush & ink illustration Bunny Goes to Work and Sees Mouse on the Way...

So as we celebrate here with a long weekend and our final farewells to summer, keep in mind the little rabbits and the work they do to make our lives brighter...  ^-^

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

The Week in Photos: 08-26-12

• Lia's got her aerial down pat now! (still from video, sry for LQ)
• The moon through the pines...
• Plash of the lake at sunset...
• Ant builds cairns on the shore...
• Another of the moon...
• Wild basil in our yard (not as tasty as one would think...)

Back to School

This month the Queer Etsy Team is doing a series of stories to give hope to LGBT student returning to school and feeling under attack.  Please take a moment to read them and share them with as many people as you can; you never know where the person who needs to hear it most will be...

Back to School: Stories of Hope for LGBT Students

Mosaic Monday Bunday

Welcome back to another Mosaic Monday Bunday! This week's Mosaic Monday Bunday is all about that back to school bag. From tiny change purses to full size backpacks, these bunny-themed bags will surely bring a little luck with all their rabbits' feet!


From top left by row:
1. Pink Bunny Rabbit Earbuds or change purse pouch
2. Pluche Leopard Bunny Backpack in kimono and yellow summer dress
3. Coin Purse - Sakura Rabbit - Cotton Fabric in Violet with Metal Frame
4. Blue Bunny Zipper Pouch
5. Original Painting of a Student Bunny Walking To School In Autumn
6. You bet your Lucky Bunny Felt Wallet
7. Pouch Wallet Bunny and Lace on Floral and Polka Dot Linen
8. Whispering Rabbits handpainted classic Kelly box purse - OOAK by NYhop - vintage black vinyl - Theodor California 1950s
9. Black Furry Vampire Bunny/Were-rabbit Purse

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

The Week in Photos: 08-19-12

• Rainbow jello in the front yard
• Ground bee a.k.a. yellow jacket
• Two-stripe grasshopper
• Lia's hair & shirt match!
• Two goldfinches in the thistle!

Wishcasting Wednesday

Who do you wish to hug?

Me asleep on my dad
I want to hug my dad. Over the past few years we've grown so far apart. I feel like I must be the biggest disappointment in his life, and I don't know how to get things back to the way they were before he got sick.

You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt on your blog and then add a direct link to your post in the box [at the link] below. Support wishes by visiting other participants, leaving a comment saying “As (insert name) wishes for her/himself, so I wish for her/him also.” It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together.
~ Jamie Ridler

Fall Impressions at Faerie Gardens

As summers humid oppressiveness wears thin, thoughts of fall’s cool breezes stir our souls. Here at Faerie Gardens, the change of seasons is always a time to both contemplate and celebrate. This year we will be doing both with our new Fall Impressions line. Featuring both original one of a kind pieces....


Shining Sun, Happy Rainbow Sherbet, Sweet Cupcake, and Geek Atom
...and new custom orders with stamped or quilted impressions of those things that move us in the autumn season.


Made to your specifications!
These beautiful works of art are our way of sharing our joyful journey watching the leaves change, feeling the temperature drop, smelling the fallen leaves as we hear them crunch under our feet, and tasting the bounty of the autumn harvest in this colorful season!  Click here to visit Faerie Gardens now!

Mosaic Monday Bunday

Welcome back to another Mosaic Monday Bunday!  This week all I can think about is Doctor Who!  Check out these awesome Doctor Who Rabbit themed items!

From top left by row:

• Doctor Who Deluxe Bunny
• Doctor Who TARDIS Print Alice in Wonderland MAD HATTER Dalek Pen and Ink Illustration
• Doctor Who, 4th incarnation
• Adorable Dalek Bunny
• Dr. Who 11th Doctor bunny
• Time Machine Sci Fi Science Fiction doctor who Fantasy Steampunk Rabbit Bunny Watercolor Print 8x10

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

The Week in Photos: 08-12-12

This week was so full of good pics I couldn't choose just 7.  It didn't start so exciting; Sunday there was rain...


But Monday was an awesome day spent celebrating Benji's 3rd and Kuromi's 1st birthdays at Green Lakes State Park!

There were a million minicupcakes, and the best view; the kids all got to hang out, and we got to take a walk along the most beautiful lake; and best of all, we got lots of time to play with the babies!  ^o^


The rest of the week was pretty uneventful but a little buggy... XD


Looks it's my desk!  LOL!

A green leafhopper, a spicebush swallowtail, and a two-stripe grasshopper visit our Faerie Gardens!

And the incredible skies over the businesses and parking lots in Clay.

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to learn?

• I wish to learn the magic words to turn ♥s into sales.


• I wish to learn the way to turn setbacks into blessings.


• I wish to learn to be a painter adept.


• I wish to learn how to be more productive.


• I wish to learn how to communicate more effectively with the people around me.


• I wish to learn to be nice to myself.


• I wish to learn how to satisfy my hunger without eating unhealthy foods.

What do you wish?
You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt on your blog and then add a direct link to your post in the box [at the link] below. Support wishes by visiting other participants, leaving a comment saying “As (insert name) wishes for her/himself, so I wish for her/him also.” It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together.
~ Jamie Ridler

Mosaic Monday Bunday

Welcome back to another Mosaic Monday Bunday! This week's Mosaic Monday Bunday is in honor of my grandbabies birthdays! Benjamin just turned 3 and little Kuromi is going to be 1 whole year! We'll be celebrating by eating lots of cupcakes while swimming at the beach... ^o^


From top left by row:

• Easter Bunny Cupcake Toppers (12 Bunnies)
• Retro 1980's Neon bathing suit for a beach bunny size small 2T
• GODIVA an adorable chocolate brown bunny sock toy with a tall tail
• Bunny Rabbit Cupcake Jewelry Box
• Hoppy Birthday Bunny Rabbit in Party Hat Birthday Card on 100% Recycled Paper
• Retro Bunny Cupcake Picks (12)
• Halloween Necklace . Sanrio Character Archives - Naughty Kuromi
• Bunny Rabbit Hooded Bath Towel
• Benjamin Bunny, Peter's Favorite Cousin

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

The Week in Photos: 08-05-12

• JoAnn disapproves of Lia's microwaved sour gummi worms
• Fall Impressions line, coming soon!
• Lia lands her aerial!
• GROW
• Goldfinch in the bull thistle
• The peppermint's in bloom!
• The goldfinch was so beautiful I couldn't resist another!

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to create?

Oh, you mean in addition to gorgeous art that everyone will love and want to buy? ^-^


creativity
I wish to create a stable financial foundation on which our family can grow and prosper.

I wish to create a peaceful and safe home environment, and a loving and happy family within my home.

I wish to create a more passionate and intimate relationship with Jacqueline.

And I wish to create new relationships that support and encourage these wishes.

You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt on your blog and then add a direct link to your post in the box [at the link] below. Support wishes by visiting other participants, leaving a comment saying “As (insert name) wishes for her/himself, so I wish for her/him also.” It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together.
~ Jamie Ridler

Mosaic Monday Bunday

Welcome back to Mosaic Monday Bunday!

First, to announce the winner of last week's Prize Drawing! I combined the lists of commenters from LJ & BlogSpot in chronological order and headed to random.org for my winner...


Looks like our winner is MariLavado from LJ! Congrats, Mari! Send me a message with your addess and I'll mail your postcard right out! ^-^

This week's Mosaic Monday Bunday features flying bunnies!  Whether with wings or without, these rabbits take to the skies with the greatest of ease...


From top left by row:

• Owl and Bunny Gocco Print Grey - The Passenger
• Moon Bunnies, 8x10 archival print of original painting
• Easter Bunny HOPS and DREAMS flying rabbit painting
• Steampunk Pirate Ivory & Gold Bunnyfly Amber Flower Brooch / Hair Clip
• Flying Fairy Baby Rabbit 5 x 7 Print
• Icarus Art Print Flying Bunny
• Sunlit Hares ACEO Art Print Hand Embellished
• All Those Who Wander, 8x8 Photo Print
• White Rabbit Print Art Space Stars Dissociation Fibro Illustration 8x10

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

The Week in Photos: 7-29-12

• My pastel rainbow hair
• Seedy bread for Lughnasad
• Gold glitter on aqua nails
• My girls
• JoAnn
• Lia
• Jacqueline
• Me
• My girls again
• ZombieBun by me
• Lia cartwheels on beam
• Penguin of Love by Lia

Wishcasting Wednesday & Full Moon Dreamboard

Yesterday wishing prompt asked...
What do you wish to experience?
And the Full Sturgeon Moon asked...
“What is your intuition telling you about your dreams?”
And I believe the answer to both is the same for me...


This is a collage I created using images from websites of local shops that sell art on consignment and a few I found on flickr.  My intuition is telling me that NOW is the time to get my stuff out to those shops, and that's is what I wish to experience.  To be able to go into a shop, offer them my art, and have them say, "Yes! Please bring us more!"  And to have that art sell to people who will adore it the way I do, and to be able to support my family from those sales.

You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt on your blog and then add a direct link to your post in the box [at the link] below. Support wishes by visiting other participants, leaving a comment saying “As (insert name) wishes for her/himself, so I wish for her/him also.” It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together.

Wondering how to make a dreamboard? Watch my FREE Dreamboard Workshop here (part 1) and here (part 2).
~ Jamie Ridler

Pincurl Girls

Have you seen Jen Landis' Pincurl Girls?  They're adorable!  This one make me think of Lia when she was littler, wore her hair this way, and broke out dancing anywhere & everywhere (now she's more likely to start turning cartwheels)...


Dancing makes my soul sing
I originally found the site because someone somewhere mentioned the Believe in Yourself Bracelets.  You place the bunch of pretty beaded bracelets (jelly bracelets available for girls under 12) on one wrist; and when you catch yourself thinking a negative thought about yourself, you turn that thought around and move a bracelet to the other wrist.  I love the idea of a visual & tactile way to stop negative thinking and encourage positive thinking.


I Believe in Myself Bracelets in action
But it's the whimsical little girls that keep me popping back in to see what's new!  Jen has a whole line of inspirational art prints like the one at the top that just sing of love & support, and she even offers custom portraits of that special little (or not-so-little) girl - or BOY! - in your life...


Custom Portraits - A One of a Kind Gift
No matter which of Jen's products you choose - bracelets, portraits or prints, journals, and more - you can be assured that they all "offer a loving reminder that you are loved and you can do whatever you set your mind to!"

Visit Pincurl Girls at http://www.pincurlgirls.com/.

P.S. Jen is turning 40 this month and to celebrate she's giving *you* the present! Purchase a print or set of I Believe in Myself bracelets from now 'til the end of the month, and get one FREE!