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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
It's Friday So It Must Still Be Christmas
And this…
And this…
...at least for a few more weeks anyway. Check in with me again on Valentines Day.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Newest Member of the Family
Introducing our new youngest (sorry, soccer girl, you've been bumped from the cradle) - Brady.
Brady is a “Labbie” - half beagle and half lab. Hubby is convinced that the stubbornness of a beagle is clearly evident. However, since I believe in the power of self-fulfilling prophecy, I'm trying to look at the orneriness behind these adorable eyes as typical toddler behavior. Brady is 3 ½ months which according to this dog years calculator puts him between 3-4 human years old, and toddler/preschooler yes, he is.
We “rescued” our little guy Thanksgiving weekend - wasn't intended to be an “official” rescue. I had fallen in love with his face when I saw a Facebook posting which I was scrolling through while we were waiting for a movie to start at the theater the weekend before (Bridge of Spies - highly recommend). Because of holiday company we made arrangements to pick him up the Saturday after Thanksgiving. However, once we arrived at his home we realized we really should have rescued him immediately - really sad, awful situation. Needless to say, a good bath was the first thing that happened when we got him home, followed by a vet visit as soon as they opened that week. Happy to say the little guy is now healthy, happy, and definitely feeling at home (as he sprawls on the couch next to me as I write - we really tried to be the kind of parents that makes our dog stay off the furniture but what can I say...look at those eyes - yep...although he is confined to the back half of the house - isn't “allowed” in our bedroom or living room). I am keeping an eye on FB to watch for future postings by the same people selling puppies and will call their local humane society to report what we experienced.
So the “back half” of our home has become puppy central for the most part - right now our family room contains a crate (which he hates but once in it does not argue and happily for us, sleeps through the night), a dog bed (which, now that I think about it, has been untouched in the last few days since he prefers to snooze and snore loudly on the couch), and a floor which right now has 6 various dog toys scattered about on it. Said toys are also in varying stages of deterioration as Brady still has his puppy teeth and when awake must be actively chewing. All. The. Time.
You can count on seeing Brady updates from time to time, especially as we discover just how big he's going to get. Everything we've read about Labbies gives a big range, 25-90 lbs. when full-grown. We're holding our breath as it a looks like this not so little guy may be headed for the higher side of that. The first picture in this post was when we were first bringing him home, and he weighed in at the vet that week at 11 lbs. Last week - 19 lbs. and his lab paws are huge!
Oh, and finally, no, “Brady” is not named after the New England Patriots’ QB - just a great Irish name that we liked (and we weren't about to keep calling him Snoopy as he was being called where we got him). ;)
Monday, January 26, 2015
Mimi's Monday Look at Pinterest
I've been "pinning" alot lately and actually doing some of the pins as well. I thought I'd share a bit how that's been working out for me....
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
TODAY
PLANS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Peace,
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Bead Hoarders Blog Hop
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Bead Hoarders Blog Hop hosted by the always gracious and wonderfully talented Lori Anderson of Pretty Things. I did not participate in this last year (and almost didn't make it this year, lol), but am very happy to be a part of it today :) . The premise of this hop is to gather those beads that you've been holding on to for a while - in some cases, years - and finally create something with them. In other words, it's a swift kick in the butt the inspiration to design something using materials that you have on hand (and have had sitting around for a long time...). After we share our creations today, we commence "hopping" and hope that you will join us (the list of participants is posted on Lori's blog (link above and below). You will find some beautiful "pretties" and maybe some new favorite artisans as well!
First, the photo above shows my selected hoard of beads. The green and white artisan lampwork beads I'm fairly certain are from Lori Robbins which means I've had them since 2007 (eek...). I purchased the sparkly deep green artisan lampwork ones from DerondaDesigns not quite so long ago... 2008 (I know...).
Here is the bracelet I finally designed with these stunning lampwork beauties, combined with green aventurine, Swarovski pearls and crystals, and sterling silver rounds, findings, and clasp.
Please join me in hopping through Lori's blog to see her incredible pretties and on to the other talented artisans in the list posted there - grab a cup of joe, cocoa, or if it's a little later and you're feeling so inclined.... - and settle in to see some beautiful jewelry and post some comments :) Thanks for stopping by!
Peace,
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Octoberfest Blogfest 2014
Today is reveal day for the third annual Octoberfest Blogfest hosted by Toltec Jewels of Jewel School Friends. While I'm a little late to the party today in posting ( if you know me, insert "chuckle" here), I am very excited to be a part of this hop, as autumn is hands down my favorite season. The challenge was to find inspiration in and share creations from fall. So, with my warm mug of cider at hand, I proceed.
Inspiration is never difficult this time of year, but my muse was especially delighted by a wonderful trip we took "Up North" a few weeks ago, where the trees, lakes, and vineyards were robed in their autumnal beauty.
When we returned, it didn't take me too long to find these gorgeous artisan lampwork beads, green with highlights of leafy brown, burnt orange, reds, to be the focals of this necklace and earring set. The necklace also features carnelian, fancy jasper, and rainbow jasper nuggets with Swarovski crystals. Welcome fall! So happy to see you again!
Please "hop" on over to our hostess, Toltec Jewels where you will find the list of all the Blogfest participants - so much awesome autumn inspiration and creations to discover! Happy hopping!
Peace,
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Catching Up
May? And now, it's almost September? Really?? Yep. That's what happens when this happens.
Add a lot of
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~ a little
and, unfortunately, a fair dose of
and wow, yep, it IS almost September! I'm getting healthy and ready for fall - hope you are, too! It will be a new season in many ways!
, ~ a little
and, unfortunately, a fair dose of 
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