There are lots of other options in my shop as well! Get creative and design the perfect gift he'll never forget! All pieces enjoy flat rate shipping... $2.50 to U.S. & Canada, $3.95 elsewhere.
~Lori
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Personalized Gifts for Dad for Father's Day
Father's Day is 25 days away! This year it falls on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Are you ready? Here are some gift ideas to help you honor the father figure in your life...
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Rio - Go See This Movie
Brought to you by the folks who made Ice Age, Rio is a fabulously hilarious movie. You'll love it; your kids will love it, and your booty will be shaking like a polaroid picture. ;-) I mean, George Lopez is the toucan. How can you not love that?
~Lori
~Lori
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Recent Handmade Purchase - Caribbean Scents Soy Candles
It's once again time to gush about a recent purchase! I do this periodically as it's become a crucial step in my Retail Therapy, lol. Today's praise comes from a seller I've bought from before--Caribbean Scents on Etsy! Since I've been getting uber-busy again with Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day, etc., I decided to splurge and spoil myself with my favorite drug of choice--handmade bath and body goodies. As I've said before, I'm hard-core addicted to the Brown Sugar Fig scent Ana makes. I've tried similar scents from other shops, and they literally made by stomach turn. Not Ana's. Ana's makes me so freaking happy. (Don't ever let anyone tell you aromatherapy doesn't have some truth in it.)
So, this time I decided to try her soy candles because, like I said, spoiling myself.... I bought 2. One in a glass jar and one in a little tin. They both smell unbelievable. This candle in the glass jar, though...well, I think I'm in love. It has a wooden wick which is something I haven't tried before, but I'm hooked now. When you burn it, the wood adds a trace of a fireplace scent and it actually crackles a little. For real. At night when I'm trying to wind down, I burn it for a few minutes in the darkness of my bedroom. Peace in a jar, I tell ya. Peace. In. A. Jar.
Know that my effusive praise comes only from the heart when I brag about these products. I do it because I enjoy it, and I figure, you might enjoy it, too. It's fun to lurk and see what other people buy, isn't it?
~Lori
Know that my effusive praise comes only from the heart when I brag about these products. I do it because I enjoy it, and I figure, you might enjoy it, too. It's fun to lurk and see what other people buy, isn't it?
~Lori
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Time to Remember Teachers & The Graduate!
It's time to remember teachers of all stripes and of course, the 2011 graduate! Don't forget your child's aftercare teachers, troop leaders, and camp counselors! Need a specialized gift for the graduate? Be sure to check out the Weapon of Choice series where I have over 50 charm choices including: medical, calculator, microscope, scales of justice, beaker, molecule, tons of sports, typewriter, laptop, instruments, and crafting/artist charms. Here are some other ideas:
(can be customized. please ask.)
(for the dance teachers!)
(back side customization available)
Most designs in my shop can be customized, so if you'd like to include more info, please convo me and ask! I'm happy to help. All pieces ship for a flat rate! $2.50 to U.S. & Canada, $3.95 elsewhere. Shop here!
~Lori
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Good-bye Steve Carell
So, good-bye Michael Scott, and I'm only a little less saddened because Jim told you what a fabulous boss you turned out to be in your last episode, and really, he was speaking for everyone watching. I don't know how Carell managed to turn a complete idiot into a hero, but he did. Good for you, Steve Carell, and good for us. You gave us 7 seasons of absolute must-see-tv. Thank you.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Spring Cleaning My Studio
One of the things I enjoy most about being a jewelry artist is the few times a year I have time to get my 'OCD on' and reorganize my studio. It's been a year now since I started making hand-stamped jewelry, and in that year, my studio has been revamped about three times because I'm using different tools and materials and what works for beading does not work for hammering. LOL. So, this weekend, I took yet another crack and reorganizing because my studio is basically 40% of my one bedroom apartment. So, a friend of mine came over on Saturday and we rearranged the furniture yet again (much like deck chairs on the Titanic when you're in a tiny space) and I think this will work. I bought a new media tower, put it together and then put it to use!
Can you tell I'm having a hard-core love affair with my labeler?
I'm now at the point where I wouldn't be horribly embarrassed if someone came over because I've freed my nightmare sofa from my work space, hence, why you can't see it in these pictures. And believe me, that's a feat when you see what a gargantuan sofa I have. (Yes, I have sacrificed my fireplace. I used it once last winter here in NC.)
Please excuse the crookedness, lol. I went to sleep early last night after all this organizing and basically slept through the rest of my area getting pummeled by tornadoes.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
~Lori
Can you tell I'm having a hard-core love affair with my labeler?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
~Lori
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Personalized Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day
Mother's Day is less than a month away; are you ready? Sunday, May 8, 2011 will be here before you know it! Here are some ideas that she'll love! And don't forget grandma either!
available in lots of varieties (disc amounts and metal types)
There are tons and tons of other ideas in my shop. Have questions? Please ask!
~Lori
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thoughts on Digesting 6 Seasons of The L Word
First, (and this is not just the fault of The L Word, but every dramatic series of yet), when you watch a show in one whole gulp, you realize how every single episode is composed of everyone running into each other at the same restaurant and then pardoning themselves because they have to do X to get ready for a party/fundraiser/event. I need another refill of something strong to get through that tired plot device. I realize that the easiest and often most logical way to get all your friends in one place is to throw a shin dig. But, omg, exhausting.
2ndly, major kudos to The L Word for being heavy on brunettes! I'm a brunette and a brunette-lover myself, so I appreciated that greatly. In fact, I appreciated it so much that I started to truly wonder if there are really that many brunettes in L.A. where the show is set. I kind of doubt it. And the blondes that were in the show weren't bleach blondes, so that was another plus. Nice and easy!
3rdly, because I watched it all at once, I was immediately able to dissect who was stealing whose jewelry. I often found myself tiring of the constant hashing-out-of-emotions (however true to form) which allowed my attention to wander to Bette and Tina, who in the middle of a quite infamous split, were actually sharing necklaces. Yeah, I think not.
4thly, I found the sex believable, and I only rolled my eyes a few times. This is a feat for lesbian sex because it can be varied and boring at the same time. If you don't understand what I mean, you're probably not a lesbian. I thought the portrayals were genuine, and I (almost) bought Cybil Shepherd as a lez.
5thly, a real pat on the back to the writers who created the Jenny Schechter character and didn't slit her throat in the first episode. I don't know who actually killed her or if she killed herself, but if I think about too long, I'll confess to it myself. It wasn't for a lack of trying through my television screen. You kind of have to hand it to writers who decide to put 98% of their plot devices into one character. That takes balls...or apathy.
Finally, a big hug to Olivia Windbiel who played Bette and Tina's daughter, Angie. She was absolutely adorable and a scene stealer. Talk about perfect casting!
That's all for now! If you have thoughts on The L Word, feel free to comment!
~Lori
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
FREE charm necklace offer thru March 31st at Risky Beads
It's time to start shopping for Mother's Day and Graduation, keeping in mind that production time for custom and made-to-order handmade goods will lengthen as we get into April. Shop today and/or tomorrow at Risky Beads at get a FREE charm necklace with any purchase of $39.95 or more. (Free shipping to the U.S. ends April 1st!)
Charm necklace must be valued at $13.95 to be free choice. You can choose from any of my Weapon of Choice charms (list below). Necklace will be 16" unless requested otherwise. If you choose a brass charm, you'll get a brass chain. Offer good thru March 31, 2011, one per customer. Request your free necklace in notes to seller at checkout.The following charms are available:
airplane
anchor
artist's palette
ballet slippers
baseball
basketball
beaker
beer (various)
bike
binoculars (brass)
birth control pills
book
boom box
calculator
camera
cell phone
cheer leading
chef hat
chocolate (Hershey bar)
corkscrew
cowboy boot (brass)
cross
dental mirror
dress
dumbbell
football
golf clubs
guitar
hammer (brass)
hand cuffs
hanger
hand mixer
hockey stick
hope (awareness ribbon)
laptop
microphone
microscope
musical note
martini
medical Caduceus
molecule
needle (sewing)
paint brush
pen
piano (brass)
pick up truck
pliers
purse (brass)
remote control
rolling pin
ruler
saw (brass)
scales of justice
scissors
skateboard
skein of yarn
sneaker (brass)
soccer ball
spoon
television (brass)
tennis racket
toothbrush in cup
tractor
trumpet (brass)
trowel (brass)
typewriter
vodka (Smirnoff can)
volleyball
watering can
whiskey (Jack Daniel's can)
woman’s shoe
wrench (brass)
Thanks and enjoy!
~Lori
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Creature Comforts America - a little weekend fun
I am hooked on this show Creature Comforts on Netflix. It was originally a BBC show, but there's also an American version. It's absolutely hilarious. This video does the set up for you... so just watch and laugh!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Get Ready to Geek - New Science Designs at Risky Beads
By popular request, I've created more science-centered designs! I've been anxiously waiting for these charms to arrive, and they're finally here!
First up is the microscope key chain that started the science craze. It's a best-seller!
First up is the microscope key chain that started the science craze. It's a best-seller!
The microscope led to inquiries for other science-centered pieces, so we now have the beaker:
And the molecule...
I'm always on the look out for more charms, so if you have a request, please let me know!
Happy Monday,
Lori
Lori
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers ... to Japan
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone dealing with the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and threatens the west coast of the U.S.
Take care and be safe.
Take care and be safe.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Threesomes
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
New Designs at Risky Beads - Early March 2011 Round 2
More newness today! (Free U.S. shipping ends April 1st, so order now! If you'd like access to special deals, email me to get on my mailing list.)
(I can make a necklace out of most of the charms in my shop. I several of them listed, but please ask if you don't see what you need!
See the last post about new designs (late Feb.) here and early March here and be sure to check out my new product line... pet tags!
~Lori
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