June 3, 2010

I wanna do Bad Things To You

Bewere

when my husband, daughter and i first moved into a new place, late last summer, i was a little bored. i happened onto a section of my digital cable where i could watch a few series from the beginning for free. i chose some show called true blood.

true blood cup

the reason i watched it was because i vaguely recalled hearing good things about the show but didn’t know much else. two episodes the first night (thought they were okay). three episodes the next night (was starting to get titillated). five episodes the third night (completely captivated).

coffin couch

i caught up to the live shows (late in the second season) within a week. i called my cousin (who, surprisingly watches way more tv than me) and she told me all about her love of true blood and how, little did i know, it was based on a book series (i’m on book 10 of 10, reading it very slowly because the thought of waiting a year for book 11 literally makes me whimper).

true blood glass

it’s been 9 months since my favorite show (dare i say of all time) ended it’s second season and i’ve been busy. i launched a website. i have a few freelance jobs. i’m busy with my tribe.

trueblood shirt

but in 11 days, when my beloved returns to hbo, i’ll make the time for it.

will you?

*image credits:
bewere poster: hbo
true blood mug: maid of clay
coffin couch: von erickson
fang glass: whitewash sundries
vampire boys tee: royalkane

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May 28, 2010

Mindful Spending: 5 Times I Choose to Spend More

tear drop handmade bedding

Choosing to be mindful of your spending, to choose to pay more can be a nerve wracking decision. Other times, it’s pretty cut and dry. Here are five times I choose to spend more:

  1. When I don’t want to buy another one in a week, a month, a year – or 5 years.
  2. When I want the person who made it to live in a house like mine, eat food like mine, and have similar goals to mine.
  3. When I want the quality of materials to be greater than the distance it traveled to get to me.
  4. When my child uses it.
  5. When it will make my life easier.

When do you choose to spend more?

For 3 reasons why you should pay more for your stuff, check out my original mindful spending mini manifesto.

{above: handmade bedding by patapri via modish}

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May 17, 2010

eat your veggies :: eleanor jane jewelry

enamel tomato necklace

enamel kiwi necklace

i’ve been saving that delicious tomato necklace in my fruit basket of bookmarks for the last couple of weeks. and then i ran into the designer at art star! while i didn’t see the tomatoes in person, i did spot the kiwis and they were quite juicy!

check out eleanor jane jewelry for more scrumptious pieces in enamel, copper, and silver.

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April 23, 2010

inspired by biology :: enamel jewerly from emily gill

biology inspired enamel jewelry

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April 12, 2010

jewelry by maria goti joyas

oxidized silver flower ring by maria goti joyas

organic silver jewelry by maria goti joyas

i noticed yesterday that mother’s day is less than a month away! woohoo! it’s my second official mother’s day and the ring at the top of this post is the only thing on my list. don’t worry, you don’t have to tell scoutie boy – he already knows.

i really love all this jewelry from maria goti joyas. such organic shapes: amoebas immediately come to mind when looking at the necklace and earrings on the left. that’s a compliment in my book.

hop on over to maria’s shop to check out more great jewelry from this innovative artist.

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