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A little bit of everything from a multi-tasking scientist. I love crafting, sewing, baking, reading and science, and I write about a bit of everything. I also include updates on my Etsy shop, Ulixis, and personal life.
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Item of the day: Dandelions in the Wind
Doesn't this remind you of summer? We'll have to wait awhile before we hit that season again - this stained glass panel will tide you over until then. Just stare at it when you're feeling cold & sad. The shop carrying this piece, andra358, is ...
Item of the day: Blue Flowery cotton shirt
I love this flowy shirt by larimeloom - the pattern & colours are gorgeous & the cut is really flattering. I really love that you can wear it a number of different ways....
Item of the day: Hand painted silk scarf
I've mentioned before how much I love hand-painted silk scarves - the pride of wearing a work of art around your neck, the multitude of compliments, the soft silk against your neck... Well, I stumbled across silkshop today (through MHR) & fell i...
MMG Friday: BELLACOSAART
Where did the week go? Well, it doesn't really matter where it went, what's important is that it brought us to MMG Friday in record time! Today I chose to feature Deana of BELLACOSAART. Deanna, AKA Bella, is a dedicated artist who's always trying ...
Item of the day: Hen and Egg Tea Cozy
I first saw this cozy by donut in an Etsy Finds email & I absolutely fell in love. The little hen is so cute, nestled on top of the cozy with her eggs. There are only 2 or 3 left - get them while you can!...
Item of the day: Learning to Count
Here's another fun pendant for the weekend - this one by grocgroc. I love the clean design - and of course, 7 is my lucky number! How perfect!...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had a craving for chocolate chip cookies this weekend.OK. Fine. I had a craving for chocolate chip cookie dough - but I had to bake some of it because I can't eat it all raw (raw eggs & all). Plus, I just felt like baking. Here's the recipe...
Item of the day: Peacock Pedestal
I absolutely adore this sweet pedestal by catherinereese. In fact, there's nothing in Catherine's shop that I don't love! Her pottery is just amazing!...
New Favourite Salad
I love salads - but I'm not so fond of preparing them. So much washing & chopping... So I try to keep things simple. This is my current favourite combination - modified to fit what I have on hand:Celery, Radish & Pear SaladIngredients:3 st...
Item of the day: Piece of Cake
So I've mentioned my love of encaustic art before. And I've mentioned my fondness for bird art - and the fact that I have a wall full of bird prints (yes, I keep meaning to take pictures & share). So... when I saw this original collage by DearD...
Item of the day: Olive Tree
I came across GogoKorogiannou on My Handmade Registry and I immediately went to her shop because she's from Greece. I love checking out international shops - they always seem so exotic and captivating! I was blown away by Gogo's art - especially thi...
Item of the day: Happy Bee Birthday Candleholder
My birthday is on Friday - so it's officially my birthday week! I want this cute little bee by lollipopworkshop to top my birthday cupcake (or cake)! I found him through a giveaway on Bakerella's blog - see how adorable he is from the side too?...
Item of the day: Impressionist Ink Linen Skirt
This skirt by tortillagirl is absolutely stunning. I especially love that it's linen, my favourite fabric....
Item of the day: A Flower for You
I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this many times before - I love bird prints. I have a wall full of them... and this pretty little birdie by joojoo would be a perfect addition!...
Why MMGers Rock!
As I may have mentioned, I participate in the More Meaningful Gifts (MMG) Buy and Replace (BnR) thread. The purpose of these types of threads is basically to garner more sales - you buy onto the list & get kicked off the list when someone buys f...
Item of the day: Peacock Gauze Babydoll
I already have a peacock tshirt (in bright yellow) from rainbowswirlz - and I just love it. Naturally, I couldn't resist featuring it again - this time on a sweet gauzy pink babydoll....
Item of the day: Olive Tree
My friend Angie is a wonderful artist - I love all of her work, especially her bubble trees in her jellybeans shop. But her latest watercolour, this olive tree, is definitely my favourite. I just can't help but smile when I look at it. ...
Item of the day: Oriole Studs
Although I love dangly earrings, especially when I leave my long hair down, stud earrings have quickly become a staple in my jewelry collection. They're perfect for everyday wear. I especially love these oriole studs from birdandbrier - the sweet l...
Item of the day: Fly West in Blue
I mentioned my love for encaustic art last week - here's another gorgeous piece, this time by EffieGirlyFinery. I love the unique 3D thread elements and the definite country feel of the barn & silo!...
Item of the day: Flower Leaf Bamboo Chopstick
I didn't find burnedfurniture - this seller found me! And am I ever glad they did - their woodburning work is exquisite. I absolutely love these chopsticks!...
Item of the day: My Garden Greens
Of all original art forms, encaustic artwork captivates me the most. I love the texture of the wax, molded, tinted into shape. I definitely want to try it someday.Until I find the supplies (and time) for it though, I'm going to drool over the great...
Item of the day: Little Hex
Ever since doing that MSOE challenge with bees, I've been obssessed with honeycomb. I love the regular pattern of hexagons! This little hex necklace by brevity is absolutely perfect!...
Friday Feature: raquelmasri
I've featured sofiamasri's beautiful ceramic jewelry before - in fact, I have one of her pendants - but it was only recently that I stumbled into her mother's shop, raquelmasri. You can definitely see the influence of mother on daughter. Here are s...
Item of the day: Barn Swallow Flower Bowl
I love everything about this bowl - the darling shape, the sweet bird (or even better, the bunny), the muted floral pattern, the ecru base, the dotted scallops.... You'll find these themes throughout pinkkiss - definitely not a shop to miss!...
Item of the day: Salt, Sea, Picnics & Sand
Kathryn, the creative force behind botanicalcreations, is a new friend I met through the wonderful MMG BnR. I've ordered a bookmark from her before, and her work is incredible! The pressed flowers just glow behind the lovely glass rounds. I think ...
Another Front Page
Not me this time - just one that makes me sigh with pleasure. Whichever admin picked this one has a great eye....
Cool Site: Mosaic Maker
1. Women in Laos, 2. small and simple, 3. underneath a star, 4. Jones Soda Bottles, 5. I can see you running through the fields of sorrow, 6. Dançarina Samba/Jazz - Praça do Papa, 7. silly love songs, 8. Fields of Gold, 9. Double A treesMosaic Make...
Item of the day: Yellow Stripes
I love this shirt by replicca - the cheery yellow stripes, the polka dots, the curved bottom... even better, replicca is a local shop! She's even been in the local Hamilton paper (The Spectator). Too cool!...
Item of the day: Peacock Tree
I've blogged about Geninne's wonderful shop before (and have purchased her bird print #21), but I just had to feature this print as the item of the day. The colourful tree full of cheerful peacocks is just stunning! I definitely needed this to brig...
Our rings
Our rings from titaniumknights came in today - with was super fast! They're beautiful!!! I'm so excited they're finally here!...
