So, I've been working with some different shapes for my glass pendants. It's a lot of fun. This is one of my latest listings. Really cool!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20762604

Have a great weekend!!

EMBRACE OUR 'BAD HAIR DAYS'

So, I've decided that bad hair days aren't all that bad....as a matter of fact, I think we should just relish these days. As a breast cancer survivor, I have been through the many stages of hair and hairlessness.

First I got a 'buzz cut' since I knew my hair was going to fall out. That was an interesting look and everyone wanted to rub my prickly head. Fun!!

After chemo started I lost all my hair....and I do mean ALL my hair. Being bald wasn't really so bad, except my head got cold. The bald head didn't LOOK so bad either...and I got to wear lots of cool scarfs and hats.

When my hair began to come back in, it came back wavy-I've always had extremely straight hair. This was REALLY fun. It lost the waves as it got longer, but I enjoyed it while it lasted.

So, now, I have a short hair style-easy to manage. And there are the days when I wake up and my hair looks really odd, sticking up in all the wrong places. I often chuckle at the sight, and try to 'settle' it down to some type of order. It has a mind of it's own and I'm glad it does!!! I'm glad that it is there to keep my little head warm and to entertain me from time to time.

Bad hair days aren't so bad, after all......♥♥♥

Sending warm vibes to all of you out there dealing with the cold, snow, ice storms and just general yucky weather. The weather reports look pretty dismal for a lot of folks.

So here's hoping you have someone warm to snuggle up with, plenty of good books to read, music to listen to and great stories to tell.

Things to do when your power is out:

- go to someplace where they DO have power (LOL)

- make shadow designs on the wall using your candles

- share family stories, the really old funny kind

- eat everything melting in your freezer

- snuggle by the fire in your fireplace (if you have one!)

- sing, read, play games

- take pictures; who looks the worst not having a shower in several days???

- stop trying to use your microwave; it won't work!!

- drink and be merry-eat more melting food!!

Take care♥♥♥

Are you looking for something different for your next party? Well, here it is!! This is a fun do it yourself kit complete with everything you need (including instructions) to make your own jewelry. What a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with friends....you will share your creative spirits, laugh at your mistakes, share stories and have a lovely piece of jewelry to show for it all. Now who could ask for more.

Check it out at anniehowes.etsy.com

You'll love it!!♥♥

Well, I love music. So it is no wonder that my faithful companion, Scoutster loves music too.

We happened to catch an American Idol show the other night. Since then, Scoutster has been determined that she wants to be a contestant on the show. And let me tell you, she can 'sing' really well. Every night she does her snoring sonata and it is something to hear, let me tell ya!!

So, I don't know when she will make it to the show....but she is lovin' watching the show. And she is a cutie pie and a really great companion....so I guess that makes her my 'american idol'!!

I like to reuse and recycle things whenever I can. So I found a great use for this old silverware tray that was hanging around the house. It is super for holding some of my craft supplies. The compartments are great and keep things in order. Plus it slides right under this metal shelf that I had that I wasn't using for anything. It's a good setup and the price is right!!!

I had my bead boxes stacked on top of each other. It was a real pain to move one box to get to another box underneath it. And it was difficult to really see what beads were in each box. I needed serious bead organization help!!

Now I know most of you beading folks probably have more sophisticated ways to keep your beads organized. I was looking for something inexpensive and this is what I came up with.

I purchased inexpensive letter trays that interlock and stack. Each bead tray slides perfectly in the trays. So now I can slide each one out and easily view the contents. I love it and it was an affordable way for me to get organized. Also purchased the grid system on the wall from the container store. It also helps out a lot. Hope this may give you some organization inspiration.

Have a great weekend.

Just discovered these really cool muslin bags at vintagebella.etsy.com. They come in different sizes and you can have your logo placed on them. Super fun!! Or, they will design a logo especially for you....These would be great for parties or gift bags. They would be nice to have around for lots of different options. Check it out....there are lots of other really nice things in this shop as well, so have a look see. You'll have fun browsing around this etsy shop....♥♥