12/31/08

Taking your 10-year old self to lunch and other Year-end reflections

I've always tought that end of year was the perfect time to reflect on your life... To think about your goals, hopes, apirations and such. Looking through some of my stuff, I came accross a magazine editorial I clipped some 11 years ago (scary how time flies by!). The title of this Glamour editorial was 17 questions that couls change your life. This new year, don't resolve.Reflect. Some of these questions are an amazing way to ask yourself questiosn that matter... and that could help you bring focus into your life in 2009. Here are some of my favorites.
  • If I had to wear my philosophy of life as a motto on a T-shirt, what would it be? Of course, no one can be summed up in an epigrammatic sentence or two. But, just for fun, why not try?
  • Is there anything unfinished in my life that I am willing to walk away from forever? If I haven't thus far learned French, gotten a dog, started my own business, maybe it's time for new dreams. Hit delete. See what happens.
  • If I could take a six-month sabbatical from my current job, what would I do?Travel around the world? Perform good deeds? Put my bottom in a chair and my head in a book? If I don't know the answer, how can I begin to figure out what my dream is?
  • Am I living my life for an audience? Have I internalized a watchful someone: Mom, my best friend, an ex-boyfriend? Is my audience worthy of judging me? How can I banish them forever and live for myself?
  • Do I see success as a lavish banquet or a scarce commodity? When a good friend triumphs, do I feel depleted m- as if there is a limited amount of goodies to go around? Is it possible to tranform envy into this-mens-I-csan-do-it-to-signal?

And my favorite

  • If I were to take my ten-year-old self to lunch, what would she think of me? Do I still have her passions, her opinions, her willfulness? Do I still know waht she knows?

12/18/08

Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : tenderroni

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross tenderroni's shop. She makes amazing vinyl accessories... so cute and trendy!

I got this wallet for my musician brother for Christmas... but don't tell him!


Here are some other fun items from her shop

Cherry Passport Cover by Tender Roni




Vine Wrist by Tender Roni FUSCIA WITH WHITE




Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : thefearlessknitter

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross thefearlessknitter's shop. She is a genius with knitting needles! I love all the texture in her work.

I got this great shawl from her. Will it be a gift or will I keep it for myself? I just can't decide!

Here are some other great items from her shop!

Lariat - Freeform Crochet - Burnt Orange


New Design - Snapdragon Scarf - Purple Pink

Blush - The Shawl - Half Price Sale

Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : lynnswhim

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross lynnswhim shop. She makes the most fashionable hostess aprons... you almost want to wear them all by themselves!

Here's the one I got (it's a Christmas present for a loved one... Shhhhhhhhhhhh!)

Here are some other gorgeous designs from her shop!


Oxygen Blue Hostess Apron



Chef's Apron


Jo Hostess Apron

12/10/08

My Christmas list Treasury

I was just browsing through Etsy's Treasury and "Pop!" I got a brand new one for myself! The first idea that came to mind was to make a wish list what-would-I-ask-Santa-for-if-I-could-get-anything-on-Etsy... I've been nice, I swear! Well... maybe a little naughty, biut that would be a different post entirely!


So here is my list full of Etsy goodies! To view it, click here!

12/4/08

Trading Chronicles : ComfyCreations

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing artists. And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians!

That it how I came accross ComfyCreations' shop. I was in need of some relaxation and her beautiful designer relaxation wrap did the trick with its wonderful lavender scent!





Here are some other relaxing item from ComfyCreations' shop.

Set Deluxe Back Relief Therapeutic Pack and Eye Pillow Combination Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with Designer Amy Butler's Nigella Passion Vines in Celery Fabric



Keyboard Wrist Rests Combination Buckwheat Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with designer Amy Butler's Camel Geisha Fans Fabric


Therapeutic Neck Wrap Eye Pillow Set Combination Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with designer Amy Butler's Brown Kashmir Fabric