Hiya everyone! Hope all is well w/ you and your family.

Wanted to do a shout out for JanElven on etsy. She's a great lady, artist and Friend
She and her family are going through some tough times. So please send love and light her way and stop by her shop and pick up something great!


JanEleven does All original artwork, no prints. Each piece is one of a kind. She's got a great eye for vintage and brings them to you in her shop as well. She has started making wonderful necklaces.


check out this great piece she made "Things Purple Pansy Necklace"-Purple Jade and Mother of Pearl:


http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684076
Please visit her shop
http://JanEleven.etsy.com

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Also check out http://onedolcevida.etsy.com

Linda has a Thread "KILL THIS THREAD, WIN $40 IN GEMSTONES, JEWELRY SUPPLIES, OR JEWELRY!!"
here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6183263

Check out her huge 10% OFF EVERYTHING, IN ENTIRE STORE SALE CELEBRATION!!!

It's her 6th yr wedding anniversary tomorrow and her hubby's graduating with masters (MBA) from UC, Davis on Saturday. Go Join her to celebrate!!! Sale through Sunday only....

fabulousrocks.etsy.com - small qty gemstones and jewelry components store (chains, wires, ball headpins, clasps, etc in sterling and 14kt gold filled)


onedolcevida.etsy.com - LUXE line of gem babies, Swarovski, bulk gemstones and jewelry components supply store

yuldesigns.etsy.com - my jewelry line of offerings...or She can custom design for you!!

I was so lucky to win yet one more blog giveaway!
I won a beautiful Handmade Hammered Pendant from Solange! I just love it!
I've always drooled over her work. And now I've got a piece of hers. I don't think I only can have one! When you look at her Jewelery you'll want some too!

Custom Jewelry By Solange is having a HUGE 50% OFF Sale on a variety of pieces. This is a first time & never seen before offer!
*Plus look through her Multi Strand Necklace album to find a few necklaces 40% OFF* ****Prices have already been adjusted!****

isn't her work just gorgeous:

http://xbutterfly0318x.etsy.com

here's her other shop for all your jewelry making needs
SUPPLIES: http://www.BeadieandThings.etsy.com

her Blog: http://www.JewelrybySolange.blogspot.com

this is new:
MOSAIC FLOURITE EDITION- Handmade Hammered and Woven Sterling Silver AAA Flourite Rondelle Violet Peridot RING:


Yummy, Jewelery that leaves you happy

Old but new

Old But New~
Have you checked out Samantha shop yet? She makes Pretty things made from old things. They are just so cool! I Entered a giveaway on a blog and won this fantastic earrings! They were maded from heart shaped vintage brass lockets with flowers and vines etched into the front hang brass wires.
They are so cute!! I'm putting pictures of my 4 special guys in it. My Dad, Husband and two wonderful boys! Please go and check out her shop and see what lovely things you can find!



http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5083090
You can also find her on http://www.oldbutnew.net

This Blog award was give to me by ClayItAgain/ 12MidnightOils
Check out her blog her http://clayitagain.blogspot.com/ Its always a great read. Clay is a oil painter of landscapes, sculpt in clay. She's great! Check her out on etsy http://ClayItAgain.etsy.com
So thank you very Much Clay!

So the rules for accepting this award are as follows:


1. Accept the award.

2. Post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, along with his or her blog link.

3. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Please be sure to stop and visit these wonderful blogs that I've passed this award on to:


Alythered: http://blissmonkeystudio.blogspot.com
for Fun and whimsical adventures

Lunaverse : http://retroobsession.blogspot.com
Retro Obsession fun finds

Cinderelish: http://cinderelish.blogspot.com
she does amazing work w/ clay

ANDREW’S RECLAIMED: http://andrewsreclaimed.blogspot.com
Who cares about our planet and uses reclaimed wood to make fantastic wooden wears

Audrey's Country Crafts; http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com
Great giveaways, and features!

Solange: http://jewelrybysolange.blogspot.com
Great features and wonderful Jewelery!

SaladforBreakfast http://saladforbreakfast.blogspot.com
Reviews, Giveaways, and lots of yummmy croutons


http://soulreaderblog.blogspot.com
always interesting and inspiring

http://etsyitup.blogspot.com
she does reviews and giveaways, always fun to read!

http://muffintopdesigns.blogspot.com
fun features and a good read!

http://stuckinthecoop.blogspot.com
custom personalized jewelry

http://kate8085.blogspot.com
for a good read

bloomingblossom: http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com

DirtyGirl http://indiestyleblog.com

Ok so there is 12. I'll have to keep on searching for 3 more great blogs!

Dirty~

I searched the word "dirty" on etsy and oh boy what I found!!
I'm not going to show you the "MATURE content" you can go search for your self. (lol)
I'll show you the cleaner of the Dirty side.

I Like It Dirty - laundry room vinyl decal wall humor sign sticker lettering decor:

http://HouseHoldWords.etsy.com

got to have
CLINT EASTWOOD - DIRTY HARRY - No.3 - Limited Edition Art Print:

http://lakeillustration.etsy.com

put your babies on this
Dirty Roll....On the Go Boutique Changing Pad ....super comfy chenille:


http://PlainJaneBaby.etsy.com


Dirty bone shaker with bicycle:

http://asheyhiccup.etsy.com

Dirty Martini - PRINT

http://GreenGirlCanvas.etsy.com

dirty: soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry. obscene; pornographic; lewd: a dirty joke. undesirable or unpleasant; thankless: He left the dirty work for me. very unfortunate or regrettable: That's a dirty shame!

I'll leave ya with a poem:

Dirt


You fight all your life
Against dirt and dust,
That blows through the cracks
And makes cleaning a must.
It gets tracked in the door
Sometimes dry or wet,
If you stood in defense
No reward would you get.
Kids and pets bring it in
On the bottoms of their feet,
And so you stand guard with a broom
To keep your house neat.
Then you get old
And try to live with grace,
Then when you're buried
They throw it in your face.

by
Barbara Jackson McGuire

Monday!

Monday Morning!
Its Monday again and I've found some Etsy items that has "Monday Morning" in the titles or tags. So here we go

Fist shop hasn't had a sale yet :(
Who doesn't need a good cup of Joe in the morning.

MONDAY, before my morning coffee original:



http://lazydoll.etsy.com
super cute shop you must go and check her out!

Another great shop w/no sales:
http://cherubglassworks.etsy.com


"Monday Morning Bird" isn't he cute!!


Monday Morning:


by http://BlueSunday.etsy.com

Monday Morning - Print 8x8:

http://BluePumpkinJuice.etsy.com

and for those who have a hard on Mondays
The pill - No Monday Morning:

http://Majakp.etsy.com

Hope you all have smiled on this Monday, if not force yourself!
blessings
Melissa

Hello all its once again Friday. Instead of Fabulous Friday Finds I bring you Mama Roses Naturals. My Good Friend Rosetta is the creator she is also a Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Friend.

Mama Rose's Naturals is a company dedicated to providing babies and families with exceptionally Awesome care products made from all natural, high quality ingredients and certified organic herbs. Products provide the perfect amount of nourishment for tender skin, with mild natural fragrance for tiny noses. Earth friendly, animal loving and baby embracing, products are made with a touch of love especially for babes. Don't forget us adults too.


She's got Baby Care products. For products Mama for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Bath & Body, Oils, Tinctures, and gifts. I asked Rosetta a few questions:

1.) What are your favorite Products?

Sunshine Spray and Magic Touch Balm are Mama Rose's Naturals most popular items. They are fantastic for the skin, from inflammation and rashes, to cuts, burns, scrapes, insect bites and stings. Most people who try them agree that they don't want to be without them.


~SUN SHINE SPRAY~
***I can attest to the Sunshine Spray. I was over at Rosetta's for a Beltane/May 1st Gathering. I got stung by something and it was burning I sprayed Sunshine Spray on it. Instantly the pain was gone! I use it all the time. I love it! Its always so good to use natural products on us and our children.*** back to the Questions~

2.) How long have you been working with herbs and making body care products?

I began using herbs and making products 5 years ago when my daughter was a baby. I was making them originally for her, but those around me who used them loved them and encouraged me to move forward.

3.) What inspires you?

My daughter. She is so full of color and brightness that I can't help but be inspired in her presence.

4.) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose? And why?

In my dream world, I love Italy, however I wouldn't want to spoil the dream by living there permanently. I really love living in Eugene. It is a beautiful, eclectic, friendly place, and offers wonderful opportunities for raising a child.

5.) What is your favorite food? animal? color?

I love all food!! Italian, Mexican, Indian, Thai...

Horses, and felines.

Purple.

6.) What is your favorite thing to do besides making your body care products?

I love to spend fun time with my family, and I love to travel.


you can find here here:

home site: www.mamarosesnaturals.com
http://mamarosesnaturals.etsy.com
my space: http://www.myspace.com/dancingherbalmama
She also have facebook and twitter accounts


Rosetta is full of information, and makes wonderful products to care for us all. Please go to her shop and check her out.

Blessings

~Melissa

Mistic

Dragon and Goddess Pendant with Moon Bail in Sterling Silver:

http://MysticSwan.etsy.com


Every witch needs a good Broom,
CEREMONIAL BROOM / WITCHES BROOM - NATURAL COLORED:

http://BROOMCHICK.etsy.com


Midsummers Nights Eve Ritual Kit for Litha and Summer Solstice and Witches Cauldron

http://whitemagic.etsy.com

The Blue Mistic:

http:// AshteArt.etsy.com

Some Mistic finds for Wednesday, have a great one~

Butterflies

Butterflies are amazing creatures going from egg to Caterpillars transformation into a butterfly through metamorphosis. Flight, we've all be amazed with flight. To see a beautiful winged creature stirs that magic and awe inside us all.

Butterflies symbolize rebirth into a new life after being inside a cocoon for a period of time. The Ancient Greek word for "butterfly" means "soul", "mind". In Chinese culture two butterflies flying together are a symbol of love. Some people say that when a butterfly lands on you it means good luck.

In honor of opening my new etsy store http://butterflyeffect.etsy.com
I bring you some fabulous butterflies on etsy:

Baby Crochet Dress and Shoes with Butterfly

http://Rhody.etsy.com

butterfly - Jasper, Red Spot, Onyx, Cats Eye, Aventurine Necklace - HALF OFF SALE

http://xbutterfly0318x.etsy.com

Madame Butterfly Earrings

http://jessijewels.etsy.com

Butterfly and Flower quilted coasters - Set of 4

http://Quiltingdiva.etsy.com

Butterfly Tattoo Inspired Custom Designed Shoes:

http://inkwear99.etsy.com

There is so many I can't even show you all the butterflies that are on etsy. You can search "butterfly" on etsy to find more :)



~A SYMBOL OF HOPE~

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbean
And for a brief moment its glory and beauty
belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

~~Author Unknown