Winning and Receiving...

I received this package in my mail and was most anxious to open it. I had gotten an email from Amy of http://www.rubymoonart.blogspot.com that my name had been chosen to win her pendant giveaway. I was so pleased and surprised. I don't enter many giveaways as I really try to be very careful not to get greedy. :o)

As you can see Amy really put a lot of time and work into her lovely gift. The box is decorated with vintage wallpaper and text. She included a note of Congratulations!

This is my wonderful pendant that Amy made and so kindly offered. This is actually the back and I think we can all use some Dreaming. The soft pink is very dreamy.

For the front of the pendant the phrase "Believe in yourself". Now that is a wonderful reminder that I especially need.

Thank you so very much Amy. Your attention to detail and complete pendant and gift box are wonderful. I shall cherish this and always be reminded that we are each unique and creative.

Please check out Amy and her blog and etsy shop.

Happy creating...

Chores today...

Ahhh do you remember these wonderful "days of the week" towels from days gone by? As I begin my day in earnest I find that I have some chores to do and I started thinking about these towels. This picture I took off the internet since I do not have any of these cherished old handwork pieces.
I think this photo shows Tuesday as baking day. With the heat as high as it is here I shall not be doing any baking. However I must go grocery shopping. I think fresh vegetables, fruits and salads sound yummy. Cold applesauce was on the menu last evening. The less cooking to do in this summer heat (which I truly love) the better. Maybe popcicles would be a cool treat.
Yesterday I couldn't keep enough iced tea made for us to drink. Maybe today some lemonade would be refreshing.
Gosh if I follow these towels for chore days I missed doing my laundry on Monday. Oh darn! I did think about doing it but decided I was not going to use the dryer as it just adds to the heat. Mr. C has the air conditioning on and set to 80 degrees so I didn't want to intefere with that. Besides laundry can always wait.
So inspite of what day is supposed to be which chore I am off to do some grocery shopping.
May you each enjoy your day doing something you really like to do.
Happy creating...

Clara's Big Day Out...

Let me introduce you to Clara. She is a 1969 Rambler American and that is the last year built. Isn't she beautiful? Well to me she certainly is! Clara is a true survivor. You are viewing a complete original vehicle. She only now has almost 38,000 miles on her. We purchased her with only 27,000 original miles. Mr. C drives her all over the place. Yesterday Clara had her big day out as she took us to the National Rambler Meet in Sacramento, California.

We arrived early and Barcelona Rose is the first Rambler Clara met. 1965 Rambler 990 and her owner Tracey was very sweet and friendly (and young).

This is the row that Clara was part of as it was mostly Americans of similar vintage. Being in the shade was very nice as it was an extremely warm day.

Oh this row...the testerone row as it was full of fabulous Javelin and AMX Ramblers. Now these owners are serious car club show people. I also got the feeling that they are serious road racers too but shhh we won't tell that.

This is a very cute Nash that a young family owns and enjoys. That was an interesting part of Clara's big day out meeting the variety of people and cars that enjoy Ramblers.

And this has to be the cutest and nicest Metropolitan I have ever seen. It was flawless in every way.

Clara had a good day and enjoyed the meet. When we left Sacramento Clara took us to Costco for a few items I had to pick up. You know her trunk can hold a lot of volume so I bought some large boxed items I needed.

Then on our way home Clara stopped for us to enjoy a nice late lunch/early dinner at one of our favorite spots. We filled our tummies and then onward Clara delivered us home safe and sound. I must thank Mr. C for driving as Clara can be a handful with no power steering, no power brakes and "three on the tree" with no syncro gears first or reverse. I forgot to remember I wanted an automatic when I was searching for a Rambler. However I wouldn't trade Clara as she is the most reliable and wonderful and affordable car we own.

Thank you Clara and what a fun day we had.

Happy traveling...

Check out Sue Bleiweiss...

This is what Sue is offering as her giveaway. She makes the most splendid books and these are little ones she has made from "scraps" in her studio.

I am not certain why I am sharing this generous offer as I would so love to have my name chosen however I feel it only fair if I share.

Also if you are not familiar with her blog she makes amazing quilts too.

Sue is super talented and I have been following her for a very long time.

You can visit her at http://www.suebleiweiss.com/blog

Staying Productive...

I am feeling quite productive as I am busy making these earrings for my shop. I promised myself for the year 2010 that I will focus and work on my creative skills.
This pair is lovely green glass millefiore heart shaped beads with Swarovski crystals dangling from sterling silver French ear wires. The nature of these glass beads are each unique and therefore the slightly different flower colors on each heart.

A deep saphire blue color using the Italian millefiore glass heart beads. Too bad the photo doesn't really show the beautiful colors as true blue.

Another pair of glass lampwork heart beads in an aqua blue color. A tag I made for easy display of the earrings.

I feel so happy to be making some jewelry for my Adorn Me! design line. These earrings are sweet and simple.

How quickly this year is rushing along and I am amazed that June is almost over. With all the day to day activities and how busy our long summer days are for outdoor enjoying with the longer sunshine it does feel so good to spend some time in the studio and work towards my personal goals.

Doesn't it just feel so good to be in your creative space using your hands and the tools of your craft to make something unique and beautiful and special?

Happy creating...