Recent Handmade Purchase - Spoon Rests from JulesCeramics

Wow, it's been over a year since I've done a post about what I've been buying on Etsy.  That's probably because I ended up moving and all I was buying was boxes and tape, lol.  I have a brand new and functional kitchen now and one thing that I've always wanted were some really pretty spoon rests!  I know, the things that make me happy... go figure.  Anyhoo, my new kitchen is a tableau of browns, blacks, creams, and grays and these two spoon rests from JulesCeramics look freaking AWESOME on my stove! 

First up, I wanted a big one and I have a serious infatuation with leaves, so I bought this one:

Dark Clouds Ceramic Leaf

Then I wanted one that had a little more brown/cream in it, so I bought this one, too!

Creamy Caramel Ceramic Leaf

I really encourage you to check out her shop because she's a great seller and has some really cool and affordable pieces -- not just spoon rests!  I mean, check it out people... she even sells shoes amongst many other prettiful things!

Enjoy... and feel free to see what else I buy.
~Lori

It's a wrap ... more handmade boho bracelets

I'll be spending a lot of today stitching my brains out, so I thought I'd take a moment before I begin to showcase some of the latest designs I've made...

Night Owl... he's watching you!

A double wrap of remembrance...

The Forgotten Forest Triple Wrap

Preppy Meadow

Set of 2 Destination Wedding Triple Wraps

 Never Promised You a Rose Garden

You can see all of my bracelets here. Back to the grind...

~Lori

31 Days Til Autumn

Hooray! Autumn is officially 31 days away, and I can't wait!  Just realized I haven't updated this blog in a month, but I have a good excuse:  I've been stitching my brains out. :)  Here are just a few of the new additions to the wrap bracelet line.  These pictured below are ready to ship today!

Single Wrap Autumn Squirrel.  Isn't he a cutie? 

 Autumn Leaves Triple Wrap

(Makes you just wanna jump in a big ol' pile of leaves, huh?)

The Triple Veggie Wrap

#69 in the revived Leftovers Series!

Love Neapolitan Style Single Wrap

(Her big sister sold, but can be made to order again!)

Modish Maroon Triple Wrap

There are many, many more in my shop ready to go and tons with optional custom buttons and custom charms.  Leather choices have expanded to:  black, dark brown, rust, off white, maroon, light pink, aqua, pale aqua, pale periwinkle, gray, navy blue and custom buttons and charms come in copper, aluminum, or brass!  I'll post more of those later this week.  Have a great Monday!

View previous bracelet post here.

~Lori

Craft Juice, Fresh Squeezed Tuesday, 10/26/10

Well, it's Tuesday again which means that some more pretties have caught my eye from Craft Juice. Come with me...

Be True Original Painting, Jill's Dream

Dandelion Paper Quilling Artwork, The Pretties

Cotton Fabric Flower Pendant, Madeline's Wardrobe

Custom Pet Sculpture, Geklara

Copper Burgundy Gold Brown Scarf, hautemarme

Wow, these were some AWESOME finds today! Hope you enjoyed them as much as I did!

~Lori

Hostess Gifts Under $50 - A Treasury

Don't be caught empty handed this holiday season! Enjoy this Treasury. Click to visit and comment. BOGO Clearance sale still in progress through 10/24 in my Etsy shop. Details here!

Wordless Wednesday-Autumn Art Inspired

Today's finds come from ArtFire!

Chickadee in Autumn, Sunshine Sight, $12.95

Autumn Tree Vintage Style Luggage Tags, Set of 6, Crafty Pagan, $8.25

Autumn Leaves at Hardy Falls Fine Art Print, Ginger Snapz, $18

Falling Leaves in Autumn Mini Card Set of 9, Chyrls Origami, $6.75

Basket Coiled Fabric Harvest Basket, A Lotta Jazz, $28

Original Autumn Leaf Fall Abstract Canvas, The Venusflytrap Collection, $39.99

Autumn Leaves Embroidered Placemats, Forget Me Not Treasures, $45

You can just hear the leaves crunching underfoot, can't you?

~Lori

BOGO Clearance Sale in progress...

Wordless Wednesday-Inspiring October Art from Etsy

My addiction and compulsions around handmade soap and lotion are well documented.  Lesser known is my fascination with handmade art, and my lingering sadness surrounding my lack of wall space.  Today, this post is that wall...

 Cambridge Dreams fine art photograph, Raceytay, $25

 In October Original, Paper Quilt Studio, $65

Walk Into Autumn 8x8 Fine Art Photograph, Sherri Conley, $30

Art Card, Three Pumpkins on Porch, Over the Fence, $4

October Farm 8x10 Fine Art Photograph, Jellyfish Bay, $25

Winding Creek, 8x10 Photograph, Joy St. Claire, $28

Childhood Memories 8x8 Photograph, Magnesina, $24

Hope you enjoyed! Tomorrow, we'll focus on Halloween art.

~Lori

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Elton John, 1974 Lyrical Treasury Tribute

Today's lyrical tribute celebrates Elton John's hit song Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me (1974) and an autumn sunset...

Click to visit and comment! :)

~Lori

Wordless Wednesday-Game, Set, Match and Surprise Coupon

Koi Pond earrings and matching bracelet:

Femininity earrings with Felicity bracelet:

 

Cherry Chill earrings and matching necklace:

Autumn Upstarts, one of a kind earrings and bracelet:

Inner Circles...earrings and pendant pair:

Sweet Harvest earrings and necklace:

Hope you enjoyed!  Purchase any of these sets (or any 2 pieces you like!) in my shop and receive 10% off.  Please use code SET10 in notes to seller and checkout and 10% will be refunded!  Offer expires Friday, 9/17/10.  Feel free to shop ArtFire, Zibbet, or 1000Markets as well.

~Lori

Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies in case you like to eat your autumn

Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies, Leftovers #55

Autumn's kind of tasty, huh? ;-)

~Lori

An Accidental Pairing

I've been updating all of the pictures in all of my shops, and in doing so, I came across a matching pair of earrings and beaded bracelet that I never noticed before, lol.  The bracelet's on clearance so this is a killer deal!

Forest Confession, $9.95

Key Lime Freeze Earrings, $9.95

A perfect and affordable pair for fall and something I just discovered, lol!

~Lori