Boil, Boil....

An incense burner, yep, this is cute!!

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"Hey Scooby"

Scooby Doo has always been one of my favorites!! I need this oven mitt!!

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Bear Claws

LoL Gotta love these oven mitts!!

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Time Flies

{time flies when you're having fun} My vacation time is over; tomorrow I'll be back in my art studio. But tonight I'm reflecting on a wonderful week I spent with my Fur Kids and Grandbabies! There was much laughter, quiet moments, smiles, and a few [expected] episodes of tantrums, not sharing, and tattletales. We shared stories, had picnics, took long walks, and played the silliest of games. Aside from cooking, cleaning up, some down-time, and sleep, we spent the entire week outside; bouncing on the trampoline, on blankets & oversized pillows in the grass, on the patio swing, and on walking trails. My vacation ended with a visit to the fair with my Hubby & Grandkiddos. We went on rides, ate cotton candy, and pet horsies. I survived the week, my Grandchildren survived the week wink emoticon and my Fur Kids survived the week. I miss the little ones already. And I’m feeling a bit melancholy thinking about the quiet, slower paced week that’s ahead of me. I’m exhausted, but feel so incredibly alive. I missed this. The fun, endless days of living and spontaneity. The not worrying and just being. I did not miss the Internet or social media. Not at all. So I promised myself to stare at clouds more, walk slower, breath deeper, and reflect more on just being. I’m going to try my best to cut my art studio hours, to create more art works and design more jewelry on my patio instead of in my studio, and to log into social media less. One other thing this week has taught me is how much I miss my Daughter being little and the fun times we shared. I think when my Grandkiddos go back to school, I’ll steal my Daughter away from her household chores for a day so we can go for a ride in the countryside on roads less traveled; maybe stop for a milk shake or a walk around a quiet pond. Hope everyone had a great week and weekend. I know mine was priceless!

Vaca Week

I'm taking a vacation from my studio this week...spending the time with my fur kids, the hubs, and my best Grandkiddos ever....looking forward to picnics, long walks, playgrounds, trampoline time, sidewalk chalk, bicycle rides, dipping toes in the river, barefooting afternoons, staring at clouds, watching Disney movies & Goosebumps, dancing till we fall down, Slip 'N Slide fun, howling with the pup, chasing kitties & squirrels, singing silly songs, sitting by the fire pit, swing lounging, baking some goodies, and playing with my new phone's camera & video. :-) Have a great week everyone!

Mini Vacation

I'm taking a few days off. From March 5th to March 10th I will be away from my computer. No posting items in my shop, no blogging, no social media, no marketing. Just some much needed 'me time'. {that's not to say I won't be overflowing with creative ideas, experimenting with new herbal products, or getting my hands painty, gluey, and glittery, because you know I will} Messages and emails will be answered next week. Bohemian Bluebell Cottage, my Etsy shop, will also be closed during this time. Hope everyone has a great end of week & weekend. "See" you all next week!! :-)

[a] Saturday Post

I've been busy this week. I designed "things", crafted "things", researched "things", cooked "things" {teehee}, and WAITED ALL DAMN DAY TODAY FOR A DELIVERY THAT NEVER HAPPENED! I so dislike waiting for deliveries. This was the second day this week that said delivery was supposed to take place, and didn't. Guess the 3rd time is a charm...at least it better be. Geesh!

I added a couple of pretty & stylish stretch bracelets to my Etsy shop this week. I love designing these little lovelies while watching television with the hubs. It's quite relaxing.

And I designed & added this glass tile cabochon pendant & charm to my shop too...

I created a new bath salt scent....and added that to my shop as well....loving this scent, it's powerful, but completely wonderful!! {Rosemary & Sage}

And I finally did "something" with this metal plant pot that I've had for a year now. A little hand painting "magic" and presto, a pretty home decor item!! I'm very pleased with how this turned out. It was late in the evening when I pulled out my paints to paint this, I was a bit tired. But once I got the paint brush in my hand, I just went with it and the "something" just flowed out of me onto the pot. This really would make a cute sunroom decoration, add some dried flowers or herbs and oh yeah, pretty, pretty. It would also make a pretty garden wedding decoration. Again, some dried flowers or even fresh flowers, in a separate small pot though, this metal plant pot isn't waterproof...but it is cute though, right?!

I've exhausted myself this week with creative, crafty, and curiously clever tasks....and so I will leave you all now with this wonderful quote which turned out to be my favorite for the week >>

"There are much easier things in life than finding a good man.  Nailing Jell-O to a tree, for instance." -Author Unknown-

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone....be safe & have fun!

Summer Dreaming

Although it snowed [again] this morning, atop our already 14-inches of snow (give or take), the air had a "touch of spring" and the bird's song was chipper than what it has been.

Spring is definitely on its' way. Today, I was most certainly made aware of this.

When I went for my afternoon walk, I thought about spring, and the summer that would soon follow. I thought about picnics and bike rides; hiking and garden parties; and my Grandchildren and zoos, carnivals, playgrounds, and Knoebels!!