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Art Deco Inspired Swarovski Beaded Watch

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

This elegant and unique watch, offered for $60 by MulryJewels  is made from swarovski 4mm and 8mm crystal beads, coated freshwater pearls, and swarovski and silver-plated findings. I can not wear one without being stopped for compliments. This is also a popular gift order. It is really a stunner.
 

The amazing thing is in the actual watch […]

Captain Phil Harris Dead at 53

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast were captured on the television show “Deadliest Catch””, has died, the Discovery Channel said Tuesday night. He was 53.
Harris suffered what his family described as a massive stroke on Jan. 29 while the fishing vessel he captained,  Cornelia Marie, was […]

Precious Knitted Baby Cardigan

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Eleanor began knitting over 40 years ago and for many years supplied hand made Aran Sweaters to Blarney Woollen Mills. Today Eleanor knits for pleasure and in particular loves creating little knits for babies and toddlers!
This Pink hand knit baby cardigan, offered for $30 by Eleanor of IrishWoolen features delicate buttons and small rosettes on […]

Ultra Long Ebony Industry Necklace

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

This necklace offered for $38.50 by ValerieTyler combines two worlds. Large, gorgeous dark tiger ebony wood squares have been linked together. They hang asymmetrically on thick, industrial size and strength gunmetal chain. It’s both earthy natural and a little bit modern metal at the same time.
It fits right over your head and can be adjusted […]

Imagine the party going on down here….

Monday, February 8th, 2010

With the Saints winning Superbowl 44 last night- how much life do you think is dancing through the streets of the french quarter in New Orleans ? I happened along this beautiful painting of the french quarter this morning and I thought it really captured that New Orleans feel.

This is an ORIGINAL 5×7 watercolor and […]

I saw this on a church sign…

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Never giving anyone consequences populates the world with fools.

Ladies Brimmed Beanie

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

I ran across TheOldCrow on twitter today and she introduced me to her etsy shop. Her shop was filled to the “brim” (pun intended) with beautiful crocheted hats and beanies. They are beautiful and I wanted to share my find.

Simple And Easy Ways To Put More Cash Back In Your Pocket

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

I am not cheap, but I do live frugally. In these tough economic times, so many of us are looking for ways to save money or to keep more of it in our pockets. Here are just a few of the ideas I personally use…
 1) Join online deals and cash back programs. My favorite is […]

Allegiance For Sale !

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Chris Clonts of the Pioneer Press writes…..
“Pickle4200″ has had it up to here with being a Vikings fan.
Now the Elk River eBay user is doing something about it- auctioning off his team allegiance on the auction site.
Writing in the item description that he has been a “die hard Vikings fan” all his life, he can’t […]

Open Your Eyes

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

It’s not what you look at that matters….. It’s what you see.
-Henry David Thoreau

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