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Today is a day of remembering. A day of appreciation. A day we think of those we have lost who have given us a gift so precious. My father, before he left for the war. Today, I have been thinking about my father, who gave us this gift. He served in WWII in the Armored Division. He entered the war on the beaches of France, and traveled across Europe until they reached Germany. He never spoke about the war to us kids. He always became quiet and pensive when the topic came up.  My father, on some R&R  in France during the war. After he passed away, we found these pictures and learned little bits about his time serving his country. We finally understood ~ he was protecting us from the horrors of war.  He served his time so his world, and his future children could be safe. It was as simple as that and there was no need to discuss. It got me to thinking how ' small and unimportant all my troubles seems to be, and how lucky another day belongs to me' . Je

The perfect thing to grab when someone who you have been nice to storms off because he didn't get his way, saying as he is leaving, 'have a nice f*%king day' .  Yes, go grab that sledgehammer and pound the crap outta that two by four.  (that did happen to me, some guy who walked in off the street told me to have that nice f&%ing day after we wouldn't hire him to help us with this demo project. Nice, huh?) See the bottom right? Okay, I missed the 2 x 4 a few times, but I smacked that bottom board like no tomorrow. De-constructing. That is my crew - hubby and son. If you have never pounded something with every ounce of your strength with a sledgehammer, I strongly suggest you do. There is nothing quite like using every effort in your body to make two heavily nailed boards come apart, swinging something heavy to achieve separation. It is actually exhilarating! Especially the first few swings. What power you have! You have exerted energy from your core, and

Chaimaille creations always intrigue me. Their intricacies are impressive, and when there is a pop of color it really keeps my interest. Fran, the creative brain behind Armored Hearts, has mastered the intricacies and adds just the right pops of colors to her creations like in this piece, the Pink Passion Hair Pin .   Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com This week's Featured Artisan is Frann Ramales - Armored Hearts! Beautiful Chainmaille creations by a very talented lady! You can find Amored Hearts on: Etsy Facebook Blog Grab the code for your blog HERE

Yes, that was how Monday was for me - I just wanted to bang on the drum all day. No work - no accomplishing anything. I think I was not alone in this, as I saw postings all over Facebook about how no one wanted to work, no one accomplished anything, etc. So here's to banging on the drum all day ! It does us some good to do just bang on a drum, slack, relax, accomplish nothing, at least once in a while. The ironic thing in this is that Todd Rundgren  played all the instruments on this track. That was hard work. Then he became a resident of Hawaii, and took it a little easier with this version of his wildly popular song. A slightly goofier version of the original. Here's to no work, being goofy, and banging on the drum all day!! Have a great Tuesday.

Well, I guess it's Bubble Friday! Here is a Bubbles Collection to Keep Me Busy - and it is a gorgeous day to go outside and enjoy blowing bubbles.  If I could just finish some Toekini's....Enjoy!! Bubbles   Curated By: RaigeCreations ArtFire.com Handmade Gifts

I have been thinking about Bubbles lately. Naturally, a Zibbet Exhibit - Bubbles - reflects this recent obsession. Enjoy. Daydream I   by Art and Stuff by Nicole Blowing Soap Bubbles engraving c. 1897   by Surrender Dorothy Dirty Martini, Shaken, Not Stirred – Vintage Bead   by Adorn Me Jewelry Lotsa Copper Bubbles  Wire Art Cuff Bracelet  by Seattle Chic Fabric painted Baby Bubbles appliqué patch  by New CreatioNZ Luscious Black Cherry Blast Soap  by Lucky Girl Boutique Green Bubble Cupcake Wrappers   by Yummy Cuppy Crafts Lavender Bubbles Crochet Ring  by Cat’s Wire Bubble Link Necklace  by From Me To You Bubbles Pendant  by Dragon’s Spark Bubbled Photo Pet Tag  by Ebonypaws Bubble Pendant-Black and White  by Agustina Fernandez Circle Bubble Applique Messenger Bag  by Tenthavenue Soapworks Contemporary Modern Abstract Art  Circle Wall Sculpture by Diva Art 69 Stud

It was a beautiful Sunday, 2 Sundays ago here in Asheville, filled with lots of love for the local businesses. It was  The Big Love Fest I was lucky enough to share a booth with Fuzzy Leaf Felting - she makes felted soaps, and absolutely beautiful hats, fedoras, and the coolest bracelets.  Lindsey is such a fun booth-mate too! We loved people watching.... I also got to introduce Turn Peace Around to Asheville with some great TPA products. Luxurious hand towels with Turn Peace Around symbol and Peace in beautiful flowers letters by Grandma Carolyn's Everything Else shop. Plus, a great selection of Key FOBS from Terri's POP Embroidery. I had an eclectic mix of things, from Toekini's (of course) to Jewelry by Bridget, to Mosaics and plants. <- This is what people saw walking by our booth. A little bit of this, a little bit of that.  The mosaics are now happily at the Farmers Market shop Locally Grown.  The banner was perfect - made by Anne's Help

One can never have too much jewelry....enjoy Tracie's designs and why don't you treat yourself to your fave? Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com This week's Featured Artisan is Tracie Dean - Dean Designs. Beautiful Creations by a beautiful lady! You can find Dean Designs on: Etsy Zibbet Facebook Blog Grab the Code for your Blog HERE