hahahahahaha....

I got a really cute email forward from my friend Ashley the other day...and I thought this was just too funny not to share...

there were a bunch like this, but this was by far my favorite...from the email entitled...'porn for women'...

I <3 mail

look what came todayyyyyyyyyyyyy!


















































is the suspense killing you yet??

more custom jewelry complete!

busy busy last night...
this is how the night started, and by the end I had finished















Linda's bracelet








Necklace and Earring set for Gena's soon to be mother-in-law














and five birthstone charm bracelets for Laura

gem & jewelry show loot

as always, it was a good one...

I finally got around to organizing my finds, with Jack's help of course :)

I had no idea though, just how amazing it is to be back in the wholesale section...it's a whole new world for me...and I am so glad to finally be on the right track!





























just look at these GIANT labradorites!! how fab are they??

BEST at Holiday Heap

this saturday, come to Holiday Heap and find the BEST group table to pick up wonderful handmade gifts for this holiday season :)

jewelry time :)

here are a few more recent jewelry designs...two custom and one that was just a gift for a friend :)

for Joan, custom interchangeable earrings



















for Jamie, a bracelet, earrings and necklace set for her daughter



















and for Kait, just some fun jewelry to wear while she was trying on wedding dresses

pocketful of posy!

working on the logo design for my wonderful friend Kelley & her etsy shop with her friend Heather...so go visit Pocketful of Posy and buy cute handbags and jewelry from them!!




















and the banner for their etsy shop...

stuff I'm working on...the update!

Bonnie & Andy's save the date...almost done! just waiting on final 'approval' and we're off to print!

Etsy finds - owls!

my co-worker Denise came across a fabulous etsian yesterday, and she makes these adorable calendar prints with owls on them! so this week's etsy finds are inspired by just that...OWLS :)

the find that started it all...
Owl Print by Valentina

Pumpkin, Hoots and Oaks Charm Bracelet by Lara Lewis

Alternative Green Owl Tshirt by RainbowSwirlz





















Owls of the Season by StephanieFizer (newest star of "Quit your day job"!)

Pierce the Owl Ornament by RedMarionette

The One Where Rachel Finds Out

Episode 24 - Season 1 Finale!

Rachel: This one's from Joey. Feels like a book, I think it's a book. Feels like a book, and... it's a book!
Phoebe: Oh, it's Dr. Seuss!
Joey: That book got me through some tough times.
Melanie: There is a little child inside this man!
Chandler: Yes, the doctors say if they remove it, he'll die.

Ross: Do you guys know who Carl is?
Chandler: Uh, let's see. Alvin, Simon, Theodore.... No.
Ross:: Well, Rachel's having drinks with him tonight.
Joey: Oh no! How can she do that when she's never shown any interest in you?

Joey: We want you to be happy. And I may only have a couple beers in me, but... I love you, man.
Chandler: I'm still on my first. I... I just think you're nice.

Phoebe: Oh, it's so pretty. This must have cost him a fortune.
Monica: I can't believe he did this.
Chandler: Come on--Ross? Remember back in college, when he fell in love with Carol and bought her that ridiculously expensive crystal duck?
Rachel: What did you just say?
Chandler: ahem... um... Crystal duck?

not afraid of the turtle...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Maryland’s entire offense on Thursday night at Lane Stadium rushed for a total of minus-12 yards. Virginia Tech’s Darren Evans did a little better – 253 yards better – all by himself.
(read the rest here)


we just rock on Thursday night....that is of course, unless we are playing BC :p

it's been a while

and now the house is almost done!!

possibly the coolest lights...ever!

how cool are these? outdoor, solar lights from Corona Solar Lights






now if only I had a place to put them...

Featured EtsyBloggers Team Member - November

Congratulations to StoryBeader, the EtsyBloggers team member for November!


not only are her designs beautiful, but each comes with an original poem :) so head on over to her etsy shop, or blog and find a beautiful story to wear around your neck!

got my sticker

I got my "I voted" sticker...did you??

Cat vs Printer

this is so funny...ahhh gotta love cats :)


Cat vs Printer @ Yahoo! Video

recent assignments

my last post made me think of this...last week for my Digital Image Manipulation 2 class, we had to create a design using a photo and the name of the person in the photo...I chose, a certain Illustrator by the name of Schulz :)

Etsy-palooza

okay, so I am being a bit ambitious these days...maybe a bit too much, but I don't care...the creative juices are flowing, and I'm getting in a groove...I also tend to be on a bit of a (I'm very sure chocolate/sugar induced) high from the beginning of fall and the holiday seasons...but I'm happy...that's all that matters :)

in addition to my original Etsy shop, I've got two more in the works...one for my overstock jewelry supplies and the other for my paper based creations (illustrations, cards, etc)...this newest shop is called Linus & Lucy...of course after one of my favorite illustrators of all time...Charles Schulz :)

both of the new shops are empty...but just for now...they'll start filling up as of this weekend...hooray!

blog carnival...November 10th edition

this week's blog carnival helped me realize just how busy I am right now...business is booming!!

here's what I'm working on now...


logo for Career Puppy

logo for Pocketful of Posy

bracelet for Linda

custom earrings for Joan

custom bracelets for Laura

custom jewelry set for Jamie

programs for Gena

save the date for Bonnie

custom jewelry for Roger's mom

wedding jewelry for Artemis

wedding invites for Artemis


whew...not bad ;) not bad at all...will add pics soon!

if you really want to carve a pumpkin...

since I have nowhere to put a pumpkin, I did not get to carve a pumpkin this year...until my aunt sent me this super fun, pumpkin carving simulator...