More Snow!

It snowed again this weekend! :) This time it was just enough to make everything look pretty, but not enough to screw up the roads too badly. I decided to go out while it was still snowing and take a bunch of pics. :) I haven't fixed them all yet, but I did post a few on Flickr this morning. Here's my favorite from the bunch I've already posted:



It's a little stream, set back in the woods at the park near my house! I didn't even know it was there, because during the non-snowy season, the woods are completely overgrown with pricker bushes and you can't walk back that far. But since everything was covered with snow, I was able to walk along some of the deer paths pretty deep into the trees. :) It was so beautiful and peaceful wandering along the paths through the woods! I'll post the rest of them on Flickr either today or tomorrow. :)

In keeping with the wintry theme, today's mini treasury is all about snow! Enjoy! :)

Shakespeare Leatherbound Journal by immortallongings	Father Frost 8x10 Photography Print by photographybymoni
Snowflakes in the Sky Necklace by JanPalomboDesign	Shoulder Bag with Downhill Skier by MondayMorningStudios
Winter Wonderland Beaded Bookmark by lmgdesign	Turquoise Morning Sky Corespun Silk Yarn by greybirdtextiles

And here's the big treasury that matches it!

Have a cool day! :)

The Month of the Garnet

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great and festive December! Anyone make any New Year's resolutions? I did. I finally decided to steal my friend Bill's resolution and resolve not to make any more resolutions! He's stuck to it for about ten years now, so I think it's my best bet for actually following through with one. :)

The snow around here is about half way gone. It's been over 40 degrees for the last three days or so. If it keeps up I figure we'll be back to just grass again by the weekend. New Jersey weather is really weird...

Anyway, now it's January. And January's birthstone is garnet! I love garnet. :) Red is one of my favorite colors and while rubies are very nice, I love the deep red color of garnets. Because of it's deep red color people in ancient times thought garnet had the ability to stop bleeding and cure disorders of the blood. It was also given as gifts between friends to ensure they would meet again. :) So to all my friends and followers born in January, Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy this garnet mini treasury and that you have a happy and blessed birth month! :)

Red Flyer Bicycle 8x8 Fine Art Print by Raceytay	Vintage 70s Deep Merlot Velvet Dress from Lolavintage
Garnet Sunset Owl with Log Perch by HandworkNaturals	Garnet Hard Candy Gems Pomegranate by VintageConfections
Cable Knit Lotus Purse in Burgundy by efran	Modern Numbers Clock Poppy Red by uncommon

Here's the link to the matching treasury if you'd like to see more! :)

Oh, I almost forgot! I added some more quotes and a new section to my Quotes Page if you'd like to check it out. :)

Have a great day! :)

The Month of Turquoise

See I told you I'd be back! ;) I have been a busy little bee lately. I had two birthday parties, a cookie swap and a craft show last weekend. This week I have to clean the whole house and decorate (cause I have nothing up yet), because this weekend I have a Christmas party at my house and cookie party for my kids! December is nuts this year! :) Oh and I haven't started Christmas shopping yet! :o

So I'm sure at this point your asking yourself why I'm blogging at all. Well, partly because I'm crazy, and partly because this is way more fun then cleaning my house! :) And in the spirit of procrastination I've not only taken the time to do a blog post, but I've also done a December birthstone mini treasury. Hope you enjoy this collection of turquoise treasures! :)

Good Luck - Binary Code Bracelet by adotelise	White Tree 8x10 Print by suchprettycolors
Simply Stunning Turquoise Banana Silk Shawl by VioletStarCreations	Teal Leather Engraved Book with Suede Tie by AwakenJournaling
Pale Blue Chocolate Box - 1/12 Miniature by PetitPlat	3D Beveled Glass Snowflake Ornament by snlcreations

And here's a big treasury to match it! :)

Have a great week and Happy Birthday to all my friends and family born in December! :D

The Month of the Topaz

Good morning everyone! I've been busy as a bee getting ready for a craft show I'm going to next Saturday. But I wanted to do this treasury before it got too late in the month. Last month I totally forgot to post the birthstone treasury until, well, this month! So even though this is a treasury of the November birthstone of Topaz, I'm also going to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to everyone born in October as well!

Pure topaz is actually colorless, it is the other chemicals found with it that give it its many colors. The kind know as orange (or yellow) topaz, which is the color we most think of when we hear the word topaz is the birthstone for November. It is a symbol of friendship, and its name comes from the Sanskrit word and meaning fire. So to all my friends and family who's birthdays are in November (and October) hope you have a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy! :)

Vintage Topaz Heart Rhinestone Brass Locket Necklace by brideblu	Sunflower Silk Scarf Hand Painted by Palettepassion
Landscape with Barn 30x40 Fine Art Photograph by eyeful	Chocolate Amber Cold Process Soap Bar by LippincottSoapCo
Hand Blown Glass Ornament in Topaz by luminita	Vintage 1970's Gold Crushed Velvet Coat by bytheway

And make sure you check out the big treasury for even more beautiful topaz pieces!

Have a great day! :)

Quick Post Today

Getting into the home stretch, Halloween is less than a week away! :) And what could be better to get into the Halloween 'spirit' then a treasury of ghouls, ghosts, and zombies! Enjoy today's treasury based on Art Across Etsy!

Art Doll Goth Zombie Cake Toppers by loopyboopy	Zombie Contessa Altered Art Print by BeatUpCreations
Mr. Bones Carved Wood Figure by karlart	Jolly Roger - Black Filigree Earrings by grigiodesign
Zombie Note Cards with Envelopes by weeklyzombie	Mika - Zombie Kokeshi Doll by Protean

And if you think that's spooky, check out the big treasury that matches it!

Have a creepy day! :)

One down, Two to go!

I'm finally getting to the end of my Across Etsy treasury series! Only two more left after today. It's been a lot of fun to do! And in case you have no idea what I'm talking about, I'll explain exactly how this series works. My Across Etsy series is based off of Etsy's categories. I pick a category and use it as my keyword in a search. Then go through all the other categories and try to find pieces based on that keyword. It's amazing to see how the different categories on Etsy cross and re-cross each other. I started with Woodworking and have been making my way up the list. So far I've done one for each category except Plants & Edibles and Dolls & Miniatures, where I split the two halves into separate treasuries. After today, the only two I have left to do are Art and Accessories. I'm guessing Art is going to be a hard one, but we'll see. :) Today's mini treasury is based on the Bags and Purses category. Enjoy! :)

Queen of Hearts Felted Bag by DebAllenFrippery	A Chair and A Bag 8x8 Fine Art Print by fieryeyed
Button Looped Porcelain Hand Bag by braypottery	Autumn Gnome in an Oak Leaf Pouch by LittleRedWhimsy
Vintage Multicolor 1980s Leather Purse from OldBaltimoreVintage	Wedding Clutch Bag with Vintage Millinery Flowers by aaliciawedding

If you want to see more fabulous bags, make sure you check out the big treasury that matches today's post! :)

Have a great day! :)

Getting Closer!

I bought our Halloween candy yesterday. Now I all I have to do is finish decorating the outside of the house and make sure no one eats the candy till Halloween, and I'll be done! :) This will be the first Halloween in our new house, so I have no idea how many kids will show up. Our last neighborhood had hardly any kids, and was out in the middle of nowhere. This year we are in a real neighborhood, so I think we'll have a LOT more kids! I hope I bought enough candy... Do you get a lot of trick-or-treaters at your house? How much candy do you buy? I guess if I run out of candy, I can always start giving out snack food from the cabinet. :)

And speaking of Halloween, today's mini treasury is Books and Zines Across Etsy, and since I'm in a Halloween mood, it ended up with a very spooky motif. Enjoy! (If you dare...) :o

Miss Skeleton Book Photo Locket Ring by grigiodesign	Tiny Hand Bound Leather Journal Necklace by NewPrehistory
Vintage Antique Halloween Witch Book from UpcycleRepurpose	A Witch's Break - 1/12 Miniature by PetitPlat
The Raven and The Moon Halloween Book Wreath by SimpleJoysPaperie	Romantic Vampires - 9 Backgrounds Digital Collage by sabrinazanetti

If you'd like to see more creepily fantastic pieces, check out the big treasury that matches this one!

And if that selection was a little too scary for you, why not check out my giveaway of cuddly cuteness! You could win this adorable knit kitty cat! :)



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Have a spooky day! :)

What is that?

It's some sort of bright light in the sky. Could it really be the sun?? Yesterday it was 6:30am ALL DAY! It didn't get any brighter at all, just thick, low gray clouds and rain the whole time. It felt like the sun was never going to come back! But today, it's clear and sunny! Thank goodness! :) It's so much easier to get motivated to do things when it's bright and cheery outside. :)

By now you may have noticed, that I didn't get a chance to post yesterday's mini treasury, yesterday. Unfortunately the weather being gray and rainy, has the opposite affect on my children that it has on me, they get hyperactive! So, yesterday was spent chasing them around my house. Today, whether it's muddy or not, we are going outside so they can blow off some steam! But right now, I have more important things to do, like post today's (well yesterday's) mini treasury! :)

Today's theme is Candles Across Etsy! Hopefully if it's gray and rainy where you live, the warm glow of candlelight will help you get through your day a little easier. :) Enjoy! :)

Orange Mosaic Tealight Holder by Kellybean607	Birthday Celebrations - Photo Greeting Card by JMcGuinness
Dollhouse Candles Wood Bowl by miniaturecabindecor4	Autumn Maple Leaf Luminary by paperplanet
Candle - Original Oil Painting by jpwalter	Vintage Heavy Pottery Insulator from susantique

If you like the small treasury, then make sure you check out the big treasury that matches it!

And, don't forget to enter my latest giveaway. You could win this adorable fall kitten!



For more information, check out my Giveaways page! Have a warm and bright day! :)