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Gene Kelly was right - what a glorious feeling! I did it. I walked in the rain. Normally, when rain clouds are around, I stay in. I have balked at walking in the rain many a day.  But today, I did it . The forecast calls for thunderstorms all day. We woke to gray skies and dark, imminent rain clouds. In fact, when I dropped the kids off to school (they missed the bus) there were tiny little raindrops on the windshield of my car.  But when I got home, I decided I really needed to walk today. I hope to accomplish a whole bunch today, and if I didn't get my walk in, the whole plan would be shot. --I do not deal well with shattered plans, just ask hubby.-- A half hour after I got home, I still hadn't got out the door. Normally this would set me off into a panicked frustrated rush . Today, I decided that it was was okay . Now is just as good as a half hour ago.  No matter that the sidewalk showed signs of raindrops.  I would just get wet today. Off I went. I was am

Making jewelry, taking photos, and doing illustrations keeps Elaine busy these days.  Some wonderfully creative jewelry designs ~plus awesome cards. This week's Featured Artisan is Elaine Dumont - Zoomgraphik! Beautiful Creations to accessorize your outfits with! You can find Zoomgraphik on: Website Artfire Blog Zibbet Facebook Grab the code for your blog HERE How fun is this? ~ from ArtFire Annealed wire-Flowered necklace with glass beads How cute is this?  ~ from Zibbet Illustration Card - Doggy with his cookies A wonderfully creative person.  What are your favorites?

These words were mumbled one morning over coffee by hubby. Once you hear these words, Clouds in my Coffee , well you just can't get them out of your head.  They are in your head, of course, in music, followed by You're So Vain, you probably think this song is about you......   What does it all mean??   "Clouds in my coffee" are the confusing aspects of life and love. That which you can't see through, and yet seems alluring...until. Like a mirage that turns into a dry patch. Perhaps there is something in the bottom of the coffee cup that you could read if you could (like tea leaves or coffee grinds). ~~Carly Simon 5/17/01   So here you go - perfect for a Monday actually. We are all cloudy on Mondays, right? If reading the words don't get it stuck, and the song on top still doesn't get it stuck right in your head, enjoy this collection of clouds, coffee, and creamy cloudy goodness. Clouds In My Coffee   Curated By: RaigeCreations ArtFir

I am lucky enough to live close by Main Street. Part of my regular walk route is on Main Street, but in the residential area. The business section is just a little further, and I often don't go that far mainly because my walking clothes are not really what I like to be seen shopping in.  New packaging for the Egg Cozies Today, I decided to dress in jeans and a decent top and make my walk serve two purposes. First, get me walk in, exercise and health. Second, get some of my errands done. My thoughts were this: How awesome is it that I can walk to show off my new packaging?  This will be great, and maybe I can get some great pics of the shop too!  And pat yourself for the added bonus of a tiny help to the environment. So I packed my bag of Toekini's newly packaged to drop off at the local gift shop, my camera, and money so I could stop by the pet shop to get the parrots their food. It felt so good to get out there in the fresh air knowing I was about to accomplish so much.

Inspiration comes from the natural exquisite beauty found in nature at Moonsong Ranch. Ideas start at their alpaca ranch where they shear, process and create from fleece provided by their own animals. This weeks Featured Artisan is Doug- Moonsong Ranch!   Moonsong Ranch Handmade Alpaca Fashion products  include Yarn, fiber and roving, felt nuno scarves, western  style hats, purses, cases, knitted scarves and many other  unique supplies and gift items. You can find Moonsong  Ranch on: Etsy Blog Facebook Twitter I fell in love with this. Evening Drama blended spinning roving What a gorgeous color!  I don't know what I would do with it, but anything would be beautiful. What could you do with such great color and texture? I would love to hear your ideas!

Did you miss me? It has been one whole week since I last blogged. You could say I had my Brian Wilson week. I did manage to get out of bed, didn't stare at the ceiling tiles all week. Though you could say I suffered from some kind of creative drought . I didn't go to the late night record shop . (I can't stay up that late)  And now I am ready for this week. You will be able to find me out in the sandbox, building castles in the sun . Get More: Barenaked Ladies , Brian Wilson , Music , More Music Videos **Side Note** I have always been a fan of the Barenaked Ladies. When my youngest was a baby, my sister made him a tape (remember doing that?) for him to listen to when he went to sleep. It had their early tune  If I Had a Million Dollars on it, the first I had heard of The Barenaked Ladies. ( here is that song ) It was 1993 or 1994, when they were still an Indie Band touring in Canada and near there, in Buffalo, where my sister was a big fan. I thank her for intro

"What I've found does the most good is just to get into a taxi and go to Tiffany's.  It calms me down right away, the quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there, not with those kind men in their nice suits..."    ~ Truman Capote , Breakfast at Tiffany's , 1958, spoken by the character Holly Golightly In honor of  Valentine's Day, may you find your love at the end of the movie, find that you have lots more in common than liking the movie, and have a wonderful breakfast. Wouldn't it be nice to also get that little something from Tiffany's ? And I said, "What about 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'?" She said, "I think I remember the film,yes and as I recall, I think, we both kinda liked it." And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got." ~ Deep Blue Something   Do you remember the movie? And did you kinda like it? This collection should trigger your memories of the m

Bridget, my very talented and wonderful mother-in-law as you may remember, is always one for experimenting and pushing herself creatively in any way her heart leads.  This limitless inspiration has yielded some beautiful jewelry, among other things , and today I wanted to show you her Silver and Copper Sculptural items. Starting with the Copper - the shapes and texture she got when she poured these is just amazing. Celestial feeling and certainly completely unique.        Copper Aurora Pendant Copper Planet Pendant                             Silver Sculpture Topaz Brooch  Her first brooch, this Topaz and Sterling Silver piece is perfect with that scarf, or on your lapel, hat, wherever.  She simply let the silver lead the way, and came up with a wonderful piece. Now for the Silver Sculpture Pendants. These are completely one of a kind and unique, from Bridget's own limitless imagination. Art that you can wear.         Olympic Trails Sculpture Pendant   Tu

There is always a beginning. We have to find our creativity,  and courage, to take that first step.  Each beginning is different for each of us, but one way or another we all ended up in this  crazy ~ creative ~ circle of friends.   The circle is full of wonderful, hardworking people.  Like Angela, of I Love Handmade Stuff  (fb), and I Love Handmade Stuff on Zibbet . Here is the first publication of I Love Handmade Stuff,  created by Angela.  It aims to be a quarterly publication ~ looking for great creators.  Be sure to read how you too can be featured. Thank you Angela, for all your hard work.  Here's to success for you, and everyone in our  crazy ~ creative ~ circle of friends It will be hard to wait for the next issue....... 

"Look, if you had one shot  or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment Would you capture it ...or just let it slip? "You better lose yourself in the music,  the moment You own it, you better never let it go You only get one shot do not miss  your chance to blow This opportunity comes once  in a lifetime yo" Oh the time goes so fast. From this little 3 year old whose whole life revolved around catching lizards (do you see it there on his shoulder?) ,  scooting his little sister around the yard in his jeep,  and being the leader of the kids, and 'Lost Boys' being Peter Pan , at age 4 with his little sister 'Tink' , and his little brother 'Michael Darling'  for Halloween. Now a smart and ambitious 17 year  old who finished high school in 3 1/2 years. This Music Monday is dedicated to him. At a turning point in his life, where he is beginning a new chapter in