tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658852720168407342024-02-19T10:05:02.655-05:00BBEST-Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street TeamBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697837025500528893noreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-1539367600587995212012-10-01T11:12:00.000-04:002012-10-01T11:12:07.553-04:00October ... from the first to the last! My, how time flies! Doesn't seem anytime since special days of September were featured, and here we are in October with its own very special days, weeks, and themes for the month.<br />
This month's celebrations include Adopt a Shelter Dog, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Apple Month. We hope that many dogs from many places will find forever homes this month. This watercolor helps remind us that dogs need families, too.<br />
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Dogs come in all sizes, breeds, and colors. From big to small, we love them all!</div>
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A serious concern for women and girls everywhere is breast cancer. October has been set aside as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are fund-raisers of various kinds, with proceeds going to research or other organizations that help women who have been diagnosed. Many wear clothing or jewelry or carry bags that exhibit the pink breast cancer awareness symbol, such as the earrings below.</div>
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Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, with the deciduous tree leaves changing to gorgeous splashes of color throughout much of the country. We look forward to cooler days and special treats, such as apple cider, and a variety of delicious apples. Although the apples below won't keep the doctor away, they are delightful to see.</div>
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The first week of the month has been designated American Craft month. Our team has members across the world, not just in America, and every team member is a talented artist/crafter and their work represents a large genre of art forms. Here is just a tiny sampling of some of their creations.</div>
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Just past the middle of October, on the seventeenth, it is World Greeting Card day. Just think how happy you can make someone by sending them a card in the mail. Think how happy it will make you to do something for someone else. And, last but not least, think how the U.S. Post Office would benefit by such a huge mailing! There are many talented card makers, and here are two of them.</div>
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This post written by Pam Todd, whose hand-crocheted items for people, pets, and homes are featured in her <b><a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/">Bags and More by Pam</a> </b>Etsy store. Pam is a proud member of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team - Bbest.</div>
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Today is Labor Day in the United States, established to honor workers and give them a holiday from their labors. It is ironic that while businesses and government offices are closed, those in the retail industry are super busy at work today with Labor Day sales in stores across the nation. <br />
And then on the lighter side, you might be surprised to know that this is National Chicken Month! Just did a search among my Boomers and Beyond Etsy friends, and here are a few items to represent the chickens!<br />
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The third week in September is National Flower Week. It has been a rather barren summer for flowers in many parts of the country due to the extreme lack of rain this summer. Now we are getting the effects of Hurricane Isaac in the mid west, and lo and behold a few flowers have perked up in our yard. The flowers below are always fresh and beautiful since they don't depend on the rain and sun to keep them lovely!</div>
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This post written by Pam Todd, a proud member of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team, whose Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/">Bags and More by Pam</a>, features high quality, reasonably priced hand-crocheted items for people, pets, and homes.</div>
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A bit of poetic liberty showcasing many of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team artists.</div>
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Skies of blue, we've seen a lot (at least in Indiana)</div>
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And clouds of fluffy white (but not much rain, at least in my part of Indiana)</div>
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The grass (unlike the greens you soon will see) is mostly not (in most parts of Indiana)</div>
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This post created by Pam Todd, a member of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team, and whose Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/"><b>Bags and More by Pam</b></a>, features hand-crocheted items for people, pets, and homes. Be sure to enter Bbest team in the Search to see countless more wonderful sselections!</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-53157772177417654852012-07-02T09:52:00.004-04:002012-07-03T15:31:43.473-04:00Just Some Thoughts for Red, White, and BlueFor three months in a row, I've been thinking red, white, and blue.<br />
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May - Memorial Day, when we honor servicemen and women who have given their lives in fighting to preserve the freedoms we enjoy and/or to help secure or protect freedom for others in the world. <br />
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June - the 14th is Flag Day. Can't you just picture Betsy Ross, sitting in that rocking chair, wearing her white bonnet, with needle and thread in hand, sewing the first American Flag?<br />
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July - the Fourth of July is when we celebrate our independence as a country. Once ruled by England, we became the United States of America on July 4, 1776. What a blessing that we now consider England our staunchest friend and ally.<br />
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All of these days are about freedom in one sense or another. We are thankful for the freedoms we enjoy - freedom to talk with one another, freedom to meet, freedom to attend (or not) the church of our choice, freedom to share the news through the press, freedom to select those who will govern our country, freedom to bear arms, and more. I am thankful to live in the United States where I could choose to study what I wanted and become a teacher, where I can now use other talents and abilities with which I have been blessed, to crochet, where I could become the mother of three children (or more if that had been my choice), where I can worship according to my beliefs, where I have a home on two acres of land, and can watch the deer (who ate my hostas, by the way), the wild turkeys with their little ones, birds, squirrels, rabbits, a coyote once in awhile, a fox family, the hummingbirds at the feeders. It would take much too long to list everything I associate with freedom.<br />
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But, in thinking about red, white, and blue, I often think of my friends and team members on the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team (Bbest team) who represent several different countries throughout the world. I think of the varied talents, the creativity, and the friendships forged through our common desires to create and share what we make with the world. Please enjoy viewing these red, white, and blue artistic creations, and others as you visit their shops.<br />
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White ruffly scarf handmade by <b><a href="http://www.blazingneedles.etsy.com/">Blazing Needles</a>.</b></div>
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Lovely blue lily painted by <b><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com/">Paintings by Kate Ladd</a>.</b></div>
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Patriotic iron on appliques from <a href="http://www.ruralretreatvintage.etsy.com/"><b>Rural Retreat Vintage</b></a></div>
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Red poppies by<span style="background-color: white;"> <b> </b></span><a href="http://www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com/" style="background-color: white;"><b>The Creators Palette</b></a></div>
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Blue Sapphire Pendant by <a href="http://www.nonnie60.etsy.com/"><b>Nonnie 60</b></a></div>
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Lily of the Valley Soy Candle by <a href="http://www.ajscountrycottage.etsy.com/"><b>AJs Country Cottage</b></a></div>
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Beautiful blue earrings by <b><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com/">CC Valenzo</a></b>.</div>
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Elegant earrings from <b><a href="http://www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com/">Jills Treasure Chest</a></b>.</div>
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Pretty pendant necklace from <b><a href="http://www.dreamwhimsy.etsy.com/">Dream Whimsy.</a></b></div>
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Fabulous feathery earrings from <b><a href="http://www.meredithbead2.etsy.com/">Meredith Bead 2.</a></b></div>
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<br />Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-38888176458294628152012-06-03T17:54:00.000-04:002012-06-03T17:56:02.124-04:00Pink Day! Really? Yes!It appears that there is a special day for almost everything! In June we find days celebrating the egg, donuts, cheese, yo-yos, weed your garden day, chocolate ice cream day, and Father's Day, of course. Then there are whole weeks set aside for clay and fishing. And, June is Fruit and Vegetables month and Adopt a Cat month. I often wonder who decides what we are celebrating on any given day, week, or month. Is there a place where one can make suggestions? When searching today, I found that June 23 is Pink Day. That makes me want to look to see if all the other colors have their own special day! But, pink is pleasing to the palette, and I've discovered many pink creations among the members of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team - the BBest Team. Below are some that would make marvelous gifts for yourself and others. Enjoy!<br />
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These cute pink button hairpins are from <b><a href="http://www.ruralretreatvintage.etsy.com/">Rural Retreat Vintage.</a></b></div>
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This is only one of many fabulous silk scarves by Klaire of <b><a href="http://www.mysticsilks.etsy.com/">Mystic Silks</a></b><br />
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This lovely pink corsage is from the shop of <b><a href="http://www.pickleberrytrifles.etsy.com/">Pickleberry Trifles</a>.</b><br />
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These pretty pink earrings are from <b><a href="http://www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com/">Magdalene Jewels</a>.</b><br />
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Spring and Its Lovely Colors by Pam Todd<p>One of the rewards of living in the Midwest is the beauty of the seasonal changes.  Spring is such a delight with its flowering trees:  the dogwood, redbud, tulip popular, pink and white crabapple, and the fruit trees.  In our yard the pear and two apple trees were loaded with gorgeous white blossoms.  (Now if they bear fruit, we will be doubly delighted!)  The crocus, daffodils, jonquils, and narcissus add color to the awakening earth, and for the first time ever, I have orange and purple pansies in a bed in front of the porch.  The Stella d’ Oro lilies are coming up well, and will look beautiful.  (Even after the bulbs sat in a plastic bag under a tree the entire winter in 2010, and were only planted in the spring of 2011.  I don’t always get things done in a timely manner!)  I love spring with all its beauty and displays of color – the lilac bushes with their marvelous fragrance and the forsythia with their bright yellow blossoms.  Influenced by the yellows and greens of the jonquils, I searched for items among the creations of the Boomers and Beyond Street Team that reminded me of spring. 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jstinson" border="0" alt="jstinson" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0DvCmiLnlGU/T3o_B4aeeLI/AAAAAAAADkU/TIedJqj2q3s/jstinson%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="243" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com">J Stinson</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="christ1" border="0" alt="christ1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bWlHmyKyMwU/T3o_Cex-SoI/AAAAAAAADkc/TOUulVxOFGs/christ1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="232" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">Chris 1</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Be certain to check out the other shops on our Bbest Team.  Simply select shops on the pull down menu, and enter Bbest Team in the slot, then hit Search.  Great treasures are in store for you with the Bbest Team.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:2d01c886-7fe2-444d-aa26-071a6b57ee36" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bbest+team" rel="tag">bbest team</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=earrings" rel="tag">earrings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pendants" rel="tag">pendants</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=focal+beads" rel="tag">focal beads</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=jewelry" rel="tag">jewelry</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=yellow" rel="tag">yellow</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=green" rel="tag">green</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=flowers" rel="tag">flowers</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=paintings" rel="tag">paintings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=birds" rel="tag">birds</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=necklaces" rel="tag">necklaces</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=mouse+pads" rel="tag">mouse pads</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bracelets.fabric+painting" rel="tag">bracelets.fabric painting</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=glasses" rel="tag">glasses</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=silk+scarves" rel="tag">silk scarves</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=accessories" rel="tag">accessories</a></div> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-74037785311914114342012-03-03T08:48:00.001-05:002012-03-03T08:48:08.376-05:00Diversity<p>Two hundred thirty-six people.  Thirty-nine countries.  Diverse citizenships, diverse languages.  All about to become new citizens of the United States. Our daughter’s sister-in-law was one of those in this very long line waiting outside the U.S. Immigration Services building in Miami on February 24.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8j8_6D5910w/T1Ig_LwVggI/AAAAAAAADZ8/xkonchpUuY4/s1600-h/the%252520line%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="the line" border="0" alt="the line" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8T2h0wzH278/T1Ig_mGWgqI/AAAAAAAADaE/lfZbn8lpVVo/the%252520line_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="left">After entering the building, those who would participate in the citizenship ceremony went one way, and the visitors were seated in the back of the fairly large room.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8lMvClN026Y/T1IhAKp8jtI/AAAAAAAADaM/r0nSimxsA-o/s1600-h/in%252520the%252520room%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="in the room" border="0" alt="in the room" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0gWKL_NTsIg/T1IhAh5TA6I/AAAAAAAADaU/zkBOldOX-HE/in%252520the%252520room_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>Music was playing in the background, including “Battle Hymn of the Republic” sung by Elvis Presley, and “Proud to be an American.”  The soon-to-be citizens filed in and took their places in the chairs reserved for them.  A supervisor for the U.S. Immigration Services welcomed everyone, and all stood for the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” and then for the pledge of allegiance to the flag, led by a man from Venezuela.</p> <p align="left">The supervisor then asked  anyone who had served in the U.S. military prior to that day to stand and be recognized.  After watching a video showing photos of immigrants over the past 230 years, the supervisor  asked that each person stand as the name of their original country was read.  Enthusiastic clapping from the visitors followed the name of each country, with citizens from those 39 countries ranging from 1 to 18.  Argentina (13), Columbia  (15), Haiti (18), Cuba (17), Nicaragua (16), and Venezuela (18) had the highest numbers.</p> <p align="left">All becoming naturalized citizens that day then stood, raised their right hands, and took the oath of citizenship.  The speaker noted that those folks had chosen to become U. S. citizens for various reasons:  freedom to practice the faith of their choice; freedom to live freely; freedom to pursue their dreams, which with hard work, they would be able to fulfill.  She urged them to be responsible citizens, to learn the issues and vote, to obey the laws, to respect others, to learn to compromise, to keep the areas where they reside safe.  Another video, “God Bless the USA” was played, and as each person received his or her certificate of naturalization, “Proud to be an American” was played again. Each new citizen also received a voter registration form and a U.S. passport application.</p> <p align="left">There was joy and excitement on the faces of the new citizens and on those of the visitors who had come to share in this wonderful experience.  Just outside the building was a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and many took photos next to it.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IIteWinGReo/T1IhBNhxKkI/AAAAAAAADac/La8zGZgVA3M/s1600-h/the%252520girls%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="the girls" border="0" alt="the girls" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1xWHSDFUCUM/T1IhBoBfWnI/AAAAAAAADak/b1bYG_lHOyY/the%252520girls_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> Shown left to right are our daughter’s mother-in-law, Marina;  my 94-year old mother, Helen; Wendy (the new U.S. citizen), our granddaughter, Kayti, and me.  I learned so much that day and appreciated the citizenship ceremony more than I can say.  It all confirmed what I have always said about myself … if I weren’t already a citizen of the U.S., I would do everything possible to become one.  Diverse we are, but united we should stand, living and caring in such a way that we respect all.  </p> <p align="left">Speaking of diversity in another way, the members of the BBest team are very diversified in the mediums in which they choose to create wonderful handmade items.  Below are just a few of those creations.</p> <p align="center"><a href="www.annasjewelry.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="annasjewelry montreal" border="0" alt="annasjewelry montreal" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7O-Z9e0geDe4PLhZ9O91ZH-JtF0xqnn0sXxNdyxYl7qVELD1CkdGmZrEZS8muQI9MhtY2D8pZzLYXZHQp7BWgm2TOrYYSWdYYx8Xz3jfgP0rBbTX49Vt3yw9jR6Y99vJJwfOASP6jo0/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="162" /></a> <a href="http://www.annasjewelry.etsy.com">Annas Jewelry - Montreal</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="paintingsbykate ladd north carolina" border="0" alt="paintingsbykate ladd north carolina" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nT34kFXLcrI/T1IhC8wlHRI/AAAAAAAADa0/fXAHUzMXX4M/paintingsbykate%252520ladd%252520north%252520carolina%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com">Paintings by Kate Ladd – North Carolina</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sylviel.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="sylviel vermont" border="0" alt="sylviel vermont" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IG4GHF-H-Nw/T1IhDXYSoXI/AAAAAAAADa8/s9CQugIUDQc/sylviel%252520vermont%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sylviel.etsy.com">SylvieL – Vermont</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sassalynne.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="sassalynne fleet england" border="0" alt="sassalynne fleet england" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L6oCdepYDGg/T1IhD7EYKAI/AAAAAAAADbE/Kp6DbYqUa8Q/sassalynne%252520fleet%252520england%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="240" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sassalynne.etsy.com">Sassalynne – Fleet, England</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://katzskreations.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="katzscreations massachusetts" border="0" alt="katzscreations massachusetts" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-93kUpLGXm-8/T1IhETs9iLI/AAAAAAAADbM/r83_AEPSB9Y/katzscreations%252520massachusetts%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.katzskreations.etsy.com">Katzs Kreations – Massachusetts</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="coloursandtextures london england" border="0" alt="coloursandtextures london england" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IwN5Wmq4Z6I/T1IhEwZJCiI/AAAAAAAADbU/pXQ7Hn8kUUk/coloursandtextures%252520london%252520england%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="181" height="244" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://cololursandtextures.etsy.com">Colours and Textures – London, England</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://ajscountrycottage.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="ajscountycottage missouri" border="0" alt="ajscountycottage missouri" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ScSGOGFBS5s/T1IhFigCx6I/AAAAAAAADbc/2RD_vQmU2po/ajscountycottage%252520missouri%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ajscountrycottage.etsy.com">AJs Country Cottage – Missouri</a></p> <p align="left">To view over 3000 items created by the Bbest team members, go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com">www.etsy.com</a>, then next to Handmade, enter Bbest team, and search.  You will be delighted at the variety of creations you find there.</p> <p align="left">This post written by Pam Todd, <a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com">Bags and More by Pam</a>, who creates hand-crocheted items for people, pets, and homes. This post published simultaneously at <a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.blogspot.com">www.bagsandmorebypam.blogspot.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ffe15452-8916-4348-8cd2-052fb5a7435f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=U.S.+citizenship" rel="tag">U.S. citizenship</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=naturalized+citizens" rel="tag">naturalized citizens</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Miami" rel="tag">Miami</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pledge+of+allegiance" rel="tag">pledge of allegiance</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Battle+Hymn+of+the+Republic" rel="tag">Battle Hymn of the Republic</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Proud+to+be+an+American" rel="tag">Proud to be an American</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=God+Bless+the+USA" rel="tag">God Bless the USA</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=immigration" rel="tag">immigration</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=candles" rel="tag">candles</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=soy+candles" rel="tag">soy candles</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=paintings" rel="tag">paintings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=jewelry" rel="tag">jewelry</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bbest+team" rel="tag">bbest team</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=etsy" rel="tag">etsy</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=boomers+and+beyond" rel="tag">boomers and beyond</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=yarn" rel="tag">yarn</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Vermont" rel="tag">Vermont</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Massachusetts" rel="tag">Massachusetts</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Missouri" rel="tag">Missouri</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=England" rel="tag">England</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=London" rel="tag">London</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Fleet" rel="tag">Fleet</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=North+Carolina" rel="tag">North Carolina</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Montreal" rel="tag">Montreal</a></div> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-58414104039388852452012-02-05T23:14:00.001-05:002012-02-05T23:14:13.419-05:00What Day Is This? by Pam Todd<p>February is chock full of interesting “special” days as well as several holidays.  Of course, Valentine’s Day is at the top of many people’s lists as they think of special days.  President’s Day, Black History Month, American Heart Month, and Ground Hog Day all rate highly as well.  Other special days that may be less familiar include Umbrella Day, National Weatherman Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Day.  There are more.  Just google special days in February and browse one of the lists.  </p> <p>I always like to relate special days to the creativity of the Bbest team and below you will find items that go along with Valentine’s Day, National Bird Feeding Day, and Send a Greeting Card to a Friend day.  Just click on each link or photo to see  other creations from each of these shops.</p> <p align="center">Have a Heart!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.blazingneedles.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="blazingneedles" border="0" alt="blazingneedles" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nqjey2jpGT0/Ty9TZv43RnI/AAAAAAAADTU/C3n0II6n7U0/blazingneedles%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="241" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.blazingneedles.etsy.com">www.blazingneedles.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.susanlambert.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="susanlambert" border="0" alt="susanlambert" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3yyjs64MEY8/Ty9TaG__7BI/AAAAAAAADTc/qYE-qW79OxA/susanlambert%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.susanlambert.etsy.com">www.susanlambert.etsy.com</a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.mysticsilks.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mysticsilks" border="0" alt="mysticsilks" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9N0-gxxv9Os/Ty9TathrIKI/AAAAAAAADTk/5oNbqn75W6g/mysticsilks%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.mysticsilks.etsy.com">www.mysticsilks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bigislandrose.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="bigislandrosedesigns" border="0" alt="bigislandrosedesigns" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QsQPnEfFikA/Ty9Ta2OmdRI/AAAAAAAADTs/-5iTvc94udU/bigislandrosedesigns%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="185" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bigislandrose.etsy.com">www.bigislandrose.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.nonnie60.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="nonnie60" border="0" alt="nonnie60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkBYi9EBsS7fdahg2PgeTVNzE4A86gtuCroFtYYax7vytO4-VaMZViYV7Zya8nlmzD37RRxjK5FBAjMr4_4U1pdhljSBvFZPV19cxlS5eBQbjjdeGE6lPfEcZv3NHVFIqvGs1pfox1sY/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="205" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.nonnie60.etsy.com">www.nonnie60.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.meredithbead2.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="meredithbead2" border="0" alt="meredithbead2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-piOoDzaVOus/Ty9Tbo7K0zI/AAAAAAAADT8/WKDpGAJ6OzU/meredithbead2%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.meredithbead2.etsy.com">www.meredithbead2.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.hemlockhollow.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hemlockhollow" border="0" alt="hemlockhollow" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bSDLhPba368/Ty9Tb1rUqkI/AAAAAAAADUE/So9Z1IWMTjY/hemlockhollow%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.hemlockhollow.etsy.com">www.hemlockhollow.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="magdalenejewels" border="0" alt="magdalenejewels" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xM_azavFrcc/Ty9TcZKv-pI/AAAAAAAADUM/FbtuskuLQbY/magdalenejewels%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="181" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com">www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="fantasycreations1" border="0" alt="fantasycreations1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmRdO1jSci_f0jBRR3do7mjcLCoHFhkk2jtSsymo7gVFLkDXCwbPrO0HVltbmOmbJSC7LsEMoZNQhpuurMlrtkMNZVzECOBpefW3CApbECiUSBcX-HEhtuO1AEIt751Mq6sfarlaMPjE/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com">www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.dreamwhimsy.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="dreamwhimsy" border="0" alt="dreamwhimsy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r0lH90GHEDg/Ty9TdILDy0I/AAAAAAAADUc/7AOYg390V7c/dreamwhimsy%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="225" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.dreamwhimsy.etsy.com">www.dreamwhimsy.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.eversodear.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="eversodear" border="0" alt="eversodear" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rUHSb6zb8Gw/Ty9TdbmoI-I/AAAAAAAADUk/65OIcK5nIOQ/eversodear%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="243" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.eversodear.etsy.com">www.eversodear.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="emhgraphics" border="0" alt="emhgraphics" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KitzSiahMI8/Ty9Td1i7_sI/AAAAAAAADUs/36K1vkX7-6k/emhgraphics%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com">www.emhgraphics.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="fireflyglassdesign" border="0" alt="fireflyglassdesign" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6A5YoXUc7z4/Ty9TeNIIE8I/AAAAAAAADU0/VIatdtjwie0/fireflyglassdesign%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com">www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="glitznglass" border="0" alt="glitznglass" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v5KNTqnfYJE/Ty9Tevu4p6I/AAAAAAAADU8/AmbB2Z_DVfw/glitznglass%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="222" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com">www.glitznglass.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">While you can’t feed these birds, you can certainly enjoy looking at them!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsistersart.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="sixsistersart" border="0" alt="sixsistersart" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgkJt_A4AugO-uULRaNsQMy8wHfb7BUJx-jJKlcLgBD6gqwPGCRym7mvMQ3sJ1JMAmqeVIr1VyueXo0cZASM3Fk7NPn4wMAftvPlgZHjLsoRdyb2ymdH4SpkC2A0nzURQt_ht8S0DGSg/?imgmax=800" width="159" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsistersart.etsy.com">www.sixsistersart.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jillstreasurechest" border="0" alt="jillstreasurechest" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzS1HxXeQKU3yHIt766xZ-p9K3JrXTgnxkmzcsnvY-Tp3rILtuyjGJWskBJoVvmPQsofVSfw3dbTVoh3UbAM8yHYl-Y8M1vp785OYNOVtyeG-sZFsBlWWpK7rZq_x_RleRNPwh9diLgkg/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com">www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesigns.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="vanfleetstreetdesign" border="0" alt="vanfleetstreetdesign" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yLLGFCD3BvU/Ty9TfvjYEZI/AAAAAAAADVU/cAftyH25sv4/vanfleetstreetdesign%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="185" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesigns.etsy.com">www.vanfleetstreetdesigns.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="thecreatorspalette" border="0" alt="thecreatorspalette" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Lbe-8w_FaDo/Ty9TfxBUmqI/AAAAAAAADVc/turttbzCY90/thecreatorspalette%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="186" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com">www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chris1" border="0" alt="chris1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TNZHN0QJISM/Ty9TgbL4uMI/AAAAAAAADVk/BUEmVPUuOjA/chris1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="217" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">www.chris1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.scottieacres.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="scottieacres" border="0" alt="scottieacres" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j5M7nwe1tcE/Ty9TgqPK3_I/AAAAAAAADVs/FEJE-ZorO_g/scottieacres%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.scottieacres.etsy.com">www.scottieacres.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="ccvalenzo" border="0" alt="ccvalenzo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hihaJ-J1pBM/Ty9ThMQhC5I/AAAAAAAADV0/bmRiA4YyX18/ccvalenzo%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com">www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.buttondivas.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="buttondivas" border="0" alt="buttondivas" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sgm0oIW0UTc/Ty9The5jRBI/AAAAAAAADV8/VB8KrmvtI8A/buttondivas%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.buttondivas.etsy.com">www.buttondivas.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">Friends love to receive cards, and handmade cards truly represent how much you care!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.pocketcomfort.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="pocketcomfort" border="0" alt="pocketcomfort" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--PDsHjHL8KQ/Ty9ThkAAfDI/AAAAAAAADWE/1tUA_E3RaJo/pocketcomfort%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.pocketcomfort.etsy.com">www.pocketcomfort.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.misterpenquin.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="misterpenquin" border="0" alt="misterpenquin" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cFsfI4-Q-8Q/Ty9TiCNddiI/AAAAAAAADWM/AJObHw9Qm7s/misterpenquin%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="225" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.misterpenquin.etsy.com">www.misterpenquin.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.natureinpastels.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="natureinpastels" border="0" alt="natureinpastels" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dbcsuZf_eWg/Ty9TiXMViJI/AAAAAAAADWU/l8hyRjMT-sk/natureinpastels%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.natureinpastels.etsy.com">www.natureinpastels.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.artmixter.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="artmixter" border="0" alt="artmixter" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--W1yYceL3dQ/Ty9TixwTE0I/AAAAAAAADWc/UInmAZaTjPA/artmixter%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="181" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.artmixter.etsy.com">www.artmixter.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.circleinthesand.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="circleinthesand" border="0" alt="circleinthesand" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9wUuQ2FcDRU/Ty9TjFYLeJI/AAAAAAAADWk/hT_iqHWvoTI/circleinthesand%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.circleinthesand.etsy.com">www.circleinthesand.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="colorsandtextures" border="0" alt="colorsandtextures" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dgX1A2fETLk/Ty9Tjz2bUnI/AAAAAAAADWs/_5mZkggMZZw/colorsandtextures%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com">www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="bethpeardonprods" border="0" alt="bethpeardonprods" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h1yoJU4UOZg/Ty9TkRH2XII/AAAAAAAADW0/7JDlfighsKY/bethpeardonprods%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com">www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="backroomtreasures" border="0" alt="backroomtreasures" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-83UBAyc8180/Ty9Tkk6UgjI/AAAAAAAADW8/npo4qTttoZE/backroomtreasures%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com">www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">For more selections from the creative minds and talented hands of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team, go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com">www.etsy.com</a>, select Handmade from the pull down arrow, type in bbest team, and then search and enjoy!</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:af3f6eca-eaf8-4170-808f-27485f151d38" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=birds" rel="tag">birds</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pendants" rel="tag">pendants</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=fused+glass" rel="tag">fused glass</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=necklaces" rel="tag">necklaces</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=hearts" rel="tag">hearts</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=valentines+day" rel="tag">valentines day</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=notecards" rel="tag">notecards</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=greeting+cards" rel="tag">greeting cards</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pillows" rel="tag">pillows</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=paintings" rel="tag">paintings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=flowers" rel="tag">flowers</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=glassware" rel="tag">glassware</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pocket+mirrors" rel="tag">pocket mirrors</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bridesmaid+gifts" rel="tag">bridesmaid gifts</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=mouse+pads" rel="tag">mouse pads</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=purses" rel="tag">purses</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bracelets" rel="tag">bracelets</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bbest+team" rel="tag">bbest team</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=etsy" rel="tag">etsy</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=earrings" rel="tag">earrings</a></div> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-50328900390616597722012-01-02T07:12:00.001-05:002012-01-02T07:12:55.686-05:00Time for browsing winter blues ! by Pam Todd<p>Winter is here, although in my part of Indiana, we haven’t seen very cold temperatures yet.  We are expecting 28 and 29 degrees for a couple of daytime lows this week, but no snow yet here.  Winter often keeps us inside more than usual, a perfect time to browse all the wonderful handmade items created by the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team.  Today I did a search for bbest team blue, and here are some of the lovely items I found.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="fantasycreations1" border="0" alt="fantasycreations1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUQY7PVgVGKJB_dZmLHfk0YH-2T6z6y4TDodeq31V6HgiQRef_XXXlsa7tbIGP12OrXBWVdGgv4R9eykLg6fRX9jtBB2Uu0Q_lsbXST6FFH5WYcMi-muntv-VUzPWu3KHj9akPfRtCUc/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com">www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="coloursandtextures" border="0" alt="coloursandtextures" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lwsZTbX8xYo/TwGfG-onamI/AAAAAAAADQE/AJd8TRnFEcs/coloursandtextures%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="236" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com">www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="chris1" border="0" alt="chris1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fFme-QZpvcc/TwGfHNM8qPI/AAAAAAAADQM/hYHp1OUlFc0/chris1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="233" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">www.chris1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.natureinpastels.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="natureinpastels" border="0" alt="natureinpastels" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dm4h0D9LSs8/TwGfHducqWI/AAAAAAAADQU/pkLy_YI-AVo/natureinpastels%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.natureinpastels.etsy.com">www.natureinpastels.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="magdalenejewels" border="0" alt="magdalenejewels" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xRK1Cr_eX04/TwGfH06wx8I/AAAAAAAADQc/4a3N6j6wwWI/magdalenejewels%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com">www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.laroseanglaisilks.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="laroseanglaisesilks" border="0" alt="laroseanglaisesilks" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JbclvXImkD8/TwGfIKktW_I/AAAAAAAADQk/qYTGloUiNnI/laroseanglaisesilks%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.laroseanglaisilks.etsy.com">www.laroseanglaisilks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="glitznglass" border="0" alt="glitznglass" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yn-IQXZtW28/TwGfIYtvhTI/AAAAAAAADQs/4U-ezWRI-JQ/glitznglass%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="195" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com">www.glitznglass.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="emhgraphics" border="0" alt="emhgraphics" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bhOVgmNddYU/TwGfIyM080I/AAAAAAAADQ0/DEFh8wxOAdo/emhgraphics%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com">www.emhgraphics.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.zudagay.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="zudagay" border="0" alt="zudagay" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ovAO2U5xrSU/TwGfJXJR6KI/AAAAAAAADQ8/RG24J8plid0/zudagay%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="235" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.zudagay.etsy.com">www.zudagay.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="paintingsbykateladd" border="0" alt="paintingsbykateladd" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q0TTHVi3AZI/TwGfJjLhT8I/AAAAAAAADRE/v-Hho8AZBzY/paintingsbykateladd%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="192" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com">www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="ccvalenzo" border="0" alt="ccvalenzo" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ymi95n5bLXa_VYRbeo73b2XcMuAjsetfItE3xk101j22bFf8gkXOneRlnZlkB20EGRWbGRW-Vd-MsEUyVlgJeIFY4jdIZ6UN75zOIqoHy1y4x9MT_qeugj5CeNWRR1i1kWiUo2ULfVM/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com">www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="vanfleetstreetdesign" border="0" alt="vanfleetstreetdesign" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4leH_aJjpKk/TwGfKkwwvQI/AAAAAAAADRU/xmt7QdTXJCk/vanfleetstreetdesign%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com">www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fehustoneware.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="fehustoneware" border="0" alt="fehustoneware" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eYJPaCw6HXw/TwGfLCaeCSI/AAAAAAAADRc/l0PZ_WIKrrM/fehustoneware%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="218" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fehustoneware.etsy.com">www.fehustoneware.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bookwraps.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="bookwraps" border="0" alt="bookwraps" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q6K7piDg5vw/TwGfLUxNYuI/AAAAAAAADRk/2lTrzPRyPfA/bookwraps%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bookwraps.etsy.com">www.bookwraps.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jnoriginals.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="jnoriginals" border="0" alt="jnoriginals" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nWKjeiLg_7w/TwGfLwXeH7I/AAAAAAAADRs/3UXYcjsuvu4/jnoriginals%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jnoriginals.etsy.com">www.jnoriginals.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.peregrinesilks.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="peregrinesilk" border="0" alt="peregrinesilk" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eqzkDh3tT2k/TwGfQRo_RRI/AAAAAAAADR4/-HRFA0mt5fU/peregrinesilk%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="167" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.peregrinesilks.etsy.com">www.peregrinesilks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="thefiligreegarden" border="0" alt="thefiligreegarden" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oOHXaaetUzQ/TwGfQ5u4sNI/AAAAAAAADSA/dNPpkOcro2Y/thefiligreegarden%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="238" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com">www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.nonnie60.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="nonnie60" border="0" alt="nonnie60" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-23an8CqaEM0/TwGfRb22c_I/AAAAAAAADSI/02a15bXG99Q/nonnie60%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="210" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.nonnie60.etsy.com">www.nonnie60.etsy.com</a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="stitchesbyjulie4kids" border="0" alt="stitchesbyjulie4kids" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TCes9v-WAxc/TwGfRtt_nyI/AAAAAAAADSQ/l5D0bvT3Lek/stitchesbyjulie4kids%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="211" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com">www.stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:fe5e98d2-9bdc-497f-bcdd-5f4b9ad44b92" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=jewelry" rel="tag">jewelry</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=necklaces" rel="tag">necklaces</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pendants" rel="tag">pendants</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=paintings" rel="tag">paintings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=flowers" rel="tag">flowers</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=scarves" rel="tag">scarves</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=sweaters" rel="tag">sweaters</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=children" rel="tag">children</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=blue" rel="tag">blue</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=earrings" rel="tag">earrings</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=tablerunner" rel="tag">tablerunner</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pottery" rel="tag">pottery</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bowls" rel="tag">bowls</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=hand+mirror" rel="tag">hand mirror</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bookwraps" rel="tag">bookwraps</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=aceo+cards" rel="tag">aceo cards</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=brooches" rel="tag">brooches</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=pins" rel="tag">pins</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=glassware" rel="tag">glassware</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=bbest+team" rel="tag">bbest team</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=handmade" rel="tag">handmade</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=etsy" rel="tag">etsy</a></div> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-38866043824699784822011-12-06T12:31:00.001-05:002011-12-06T12:31:28.382-05:00Nineteen Days and Counting……………..by Pam Todd<p align="center">Tis only 19 days before Christmas, </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NfuD_M--y6I/Tt5RUy667oI/AAAAAAAADLQ/cWIuhUUdw34/s1600-h/emhgraphcis%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="emhgraphcis" border="0" alt="emhgraphcis" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQY14-KcuIG5DwQ_zz5a3oiGD5HsKuBnrNBngv67eWxQR7fSBs0AiNdt2QtyXjZUyTsUDDvj9rpNxoRPoIdhqeNBkQOQDpORv2mG_q8Orj72YF5ekqn_VdjpF0Op-rsxzMLWzEhYih48/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com">www.emhgraphics.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TgL6cN9VPbQ/Tt5RVMdjs_I/AAAAAAAADLc/iOJ3RrcJR7M/s1600-h/circle%252520in%252520the%252520sand%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="circle in the sand" border="0" alt="circle in the sand" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oMgGv1EzE_g/Tt5RVc5IRrI/AAAAAAAADLk/iy6zsLtnAHw/circle%252520in%252520the%252520sand_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="181" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.circleinthesand.etsy.com">www.circleinthesand.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">and through houses of all kinds</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vNgkV4xvQMA/Tt5RVvQfU3I/AAAAAAAADLw/8Jb5TJrWLoQ/s1600-h/sixsisters%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="sixsisters" border="0" alt="sixsisters" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Rq6wcDlRATY/Tt5RVx7YM0I/AAAAAAAADL4/5FGCHrJs5Ac/sixsisters_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="166" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsistersart.etsy.com">www.sixsistersart.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">No creatures are stirring, not even the cats and dogs</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1kLVdmCVPLY/Tt5RWaDA-GI/AAAAAAAADMA/aEzfdYqqgNw/s1600-h/bethpeardonprods%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="bethpeardonprods" border="0" alt="bethpeardonprods" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f_861UM1n2E/Tt5RWkXHJ0I/AAAAAAAADMI/Wli3MTJ5tBc/bethpeardonprods_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com">www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lbbHaN57CwU/Tt5RW-zwW6I/AAAAAAAADMQ/LbpGDGHJvjQ/s1600-h/scottieacres%252520two%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="scottieacres two" border="0" alt="scottieacres two" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-prUmNRjetV4/Tt5RXOZw52I/AAAAAAAADMY/m0tzwTPr13Y/scottieacres%252520two_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.scottieacres.etsy.com">www.scottieacres.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UnYx1omFnTc/Tt5RXexwMJI/AAAAAAAADMg/MI7enyzK4mw/s1600-h/fantasycreations%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="fantasycreations" border="0" alt="fantasycreations" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hcm1d62JLyU/Tt5RXrNh2jI/AAAAAAAADMo/C7nYN_HMEsw/fantasycreations_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreatins.etsy.com">www.fantasycreatins.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jpvgvMRp1jg/Tt5RXwNIAeI/AAAAAAAADMw/ONUgv-0rSyw/s1600-h/theslipstitch%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="theslipstitch" border="0" alt="theslipstitch" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bgm-RoyQIY8/Tt5RYGMTe4I/AAAAAAAADM4/rg16ESrtBjI/theslipstitch_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.theslipstitch.etsy.com">www.theslipstitch.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">The stockings are hung or laid everywhere in hopes that you know who soon will be there</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-it-6ht6Dbvk/Tt5RYEUYU1I/AAAAAAAADNA/A0x1KFvqha0/s1600-h/jillstreasurechest%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jillstreasurechest" border="0" alt="jillstreasurechest" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mQZj10VdXh4/Tt5RYUfD1zI/AAAAAAAADNI/c7C-tTFqvl0/jillstreasurechest_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com">www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">When outside the door, oh my, what a clatter</p> <p align="center">That I leaped from my recliner to see what was the matter</p> <p align="center">My eyes opened wide at the sight drawing near</p> <p align="center">What?  A sleigh and a bunch of gorgeous reindeer</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTMANquqFmQBszpdrGZC-uC-NI38S_ynWns2GYEHNVZg-PhocUlEJV5Epey3v6Y8HHReX9r3B-uRmedE1EBf3Oslh-3E_vzOecV1MVJ8sgkReREzwD3SrPZsaDbHHjDv2SBCnSIuOSfQ/s1600-h/mysticsilks%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mysticsilks" border="0" alt="mysticsilks" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-koIV6J3v4ks/Tt5RY0O2Z7I/AAAAAAAADNY/OA9F4xPORa0/mysticsilks_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.mysticsilks.etsy.com">www.mysticsilks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">The little old driver, he surely was quick</p> <p align="center">I knew who he was – it was St. Nick</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4PUU6L_cviM/Tt5RZM9HWAI/AAAAAAAADNg/7s1TwdZpkSw/s1600-h/six%252520sisters%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="six sisters" border="0" alt="six sisters" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ekedb5rf-Oc/Tt5RZQdRbxI/AAAAAAAADNo/aqMEON1Vbtw/six%252520sisters_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsistersart.etcy.com">www.sixsistersart.etcy.com</a></p> <p align="center">What’s happening, dude, I asked with a grin</p> <p align="center">You’re really early, but come right on in</p> <p align="center">He put his finger next to his nose and nodding his head right down my chimney he came</p> <p align="center">Leaving gifts and more gifts – did I see my name?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FVJPmrrqsyg/Tt5RZjVkN1I/AAAAAAAADNw/UYA4qVC91bI/s1600-h/artmixter%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="artmixter" border="0" alt="artmixter" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2CUkZNlOtU0/Tt5RZzZNxvI/AAAAAAAADN4/nKFybo8pOic/artmixter_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="236" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.artmixter.etsy.com">www.artmixter.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8QyP8KQ4nPs/Tt5RZ6eyJ0I/AAAAAAAADOA/dwsnwKV2eNw/s1600-h/yankee%252520girl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="yankee girl" border="0" alt="yankee girl" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vs5WjkrElFI/Tt5RaAFXDfI/AAAAAAAADOI/SgzTxMRGL9Q/yankee%252520girl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="163" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.yankeegirl.etsy.com">www.yankeegirl.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">Boxes and boxes under the tree </p> <p align="center">I couldn’t wait to see which ones were for me</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IqrVgfedXcM/Tt5Rae2lB2I/AAAAAAAADOQ/vTnwkauJ7a0/s1600-h/chris1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chris1" border="0" alt="chris1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AXk0Zy7d97s/Tt5RatP_wlI/AAAAAAAADOY/GTfGZyXDmD8/chris1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="235" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">www.chris1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">He had places to go and more things to do</p> <p align="center">His reindeer were waiting, and away they all flew</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BmM-mVpdvBQ/Tt5Ra2e3yvI/AAAAAAAADOg/rYsceaJ-R-M/s1600-h/bigislandrosedesigns%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="bigislandrosedesigns" border="0" alt="bigislandrosedesigns" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-deNZUXTsoic/Tt5Ra3LDZSI/AAAAAAAADOo/70R_6VUuElY/bigislandrosedesigns_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bigislandrose.etsy.com">www.bigislandrose.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">But he left us this message to which we delight</p> <p align="center">Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5fCb2I3Q19Q/Tt5RbO4zc9I/AAAAAAAADOs/1D9jl94Pq0Y/s1600-h/paintingsbykateladd%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="paintingsbykateladd" border="0" alt="paintingsbykateladd" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hDugiD0gDco/Tt5RbYlJnTI/AAAAAAAADO0/ygoa19Uh6_M/paintingsbykateladd_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="197" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com">www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center">To everyone everywhere and for whatever reason you celebrate, may your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and love.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hw2wxGOW9SI/Tt5RbtQ9sJI/AAAAAAAADO8/9BH3CMlus2M/s1600-h/thecreatorspalette%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="thecreatorspalette" border="0" alt="thecreatorspalette" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqfPa6msXJWVckwotLr07LiI5gPpJyYNXQ1ukxALTWetWkr2j3C-SBUEHDp7iOo5JitbmQ2AuJVclwXQxAhhDCfceOVc7NAnoLMKQo5nsfpkqouTefcLW_dIIUAOUreXq0QeUrAofBqk/?imgmax=800" width="229" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecratorspalette.etsy.com">www.thecratorspalette.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="left">For special handmade gifts, enter bbest team next to handmade on the Etsy home page.  You will find treasures beyond measures for those you know and love.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:57e27c96-668d-48ba-a380-587fe2b3839b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Christmas" rel="tag">Christmas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/holidays" rel="tag">holidays</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gifts" rel="tag">gifts</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/paintings" rel="tag">paintings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/jewelry" rel="tag">jewelry</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bbest+team" rel="tag">bbest team</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/etsy" rel="tag">etsy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cats" rel="tag">cats</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/dogs" rel="tag">dogs</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/deer" rel="tag">deer</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/reindeer" rel="tag">reindeer</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/night" rel="tag">night</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/houses" rel="tag">houses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/ornaments" rel="tag">ornaments</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Santa+Claus" rel="tag">Santa Claus</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/stuffed+animals" rel="tag">stuffed animals</a></div> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-5748296957947159302011-11-09T00:34:00.001-05:002011-11-09T00:34:45.914-05:00Choose Handmade! by Pam Todd<p>I checked out a website where lots and lots of people posted their reasons for why they believe buying handmade items is a good thing. Many had to do with the love and care that goes into creating handmade items.  Others had to do with supporting small businesses and local economies.  Still other reasons included giving or getting unique gifts, helping the environment through recycling, up cycling, and individual production as opposed to mass production in terms of energy expenditure.  Most echoed the theme that when people buy handmade, they are  supporting artists in following their passion to create. One I really liked was that the love that goes into creating handmade items spreads positive energy.  </p> <p>You can find a myriad of handmade creations among the members of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team (BBest team).  Just enter bbest team and your favorite color, and see what you can find.  I chose orange, and here are some of the wonderful handmade creations found in that search.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1g30LR_TZSLSajHI9xhcdxeAaQdRtv1NoR_c1nOK6PZo5BuoFGkDwQzFg8agHb9g7SowA1WXhGcES7RDkKciqtwPTQ7oi0i3EDut5FrLbC5JoCQxOOj9NDJKKqHu2TFilhlNXpQjyt0/s1600-h/jnoriginals%252520scarflette%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="jnoriginals scarflette" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="177" alt="jnoriginals scarflette" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TEubyaYTCgs/TroQ4EPNLlI/AAAAAAAADHg/FhZEqx3kVi4/jnoriginals%252520scarflette_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jnoriginals.etsy.com">www.jnoriginals.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mDcufMPa7hE/TroQ4QKuBsI/AAAAAAAADHs/v4ZfZJW3s6I/s1600-h/clinging%252520images%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="clinging images" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="clinging images" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mvxt22Rz56g/TroQ4ci9jAI/AAAAAAAADH0/yFVabdwwUoA/clinging%252520images_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.clingingimages.etsy.com">www.clingingimages.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zjvBol-4aoQ/TroQ4l3EvcI/AAAAAAAADH8/zmLSsOk_xUg/s1600-h/meadowmuffin2010%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="meadowmuffin2010" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="meadowmuffin2010" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KTX58Fxwbgo/TroQ48UPCyI/AAAAAAAADIE/YMNMj3x6gok/meadowmuffin2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.meadowmuffin2010.etsy.com">www.meadowmuffin2010.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s-Xe1b3hHag/TroQ45vp8nI/AAAAAAAADIM/93hUtJOi-a4/s1600-h/six%252520sisters%252520painting%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="six sisters painting" style="border-right: 0px; 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border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="177" alt="saromasa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kUt3g7u4LJo/TroQ6UucIlI/AAAAAAAADIs/94WBtHqn4k0/saromasa_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.saromasa.etsy.com">www.saromasa.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1qzUffcVx-4/TroQ6T95MUI/AAAAAAAADI0/xHr3vve90ps/s1600-h/jstinson%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="jstinson" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="jstinson" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LMoRjby2vsE/TroQ6m2T5QI/AAAAAAAADI8/SKARijyUOBA/jstinson_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com">www.jstinson.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QgpDuWDLxEE/TroQ68mYTMI/AAAAAAAADJE/QzqSYKjIqzk/s1600-h/paintinsbykateladd%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="paintinsbykateladd" style="border-right: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="theslipstitch" border="0" alt="theslipstitch" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rG_jfA0h2Ao/TpJ2COMzrAI/AAAAAAAADEQ/vr8qmstMsdM/theslipstitch%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.theslipstitch.etsy.com">www.theslipstitch.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsisters.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="sixsisters" border="0" alt="sixsisters" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvS1q73FE79kRDx_L9d9sVrB1t_6-5CfpM4tPiRHeTg4ADpNvp_fXHbNRDJgif7-vNPRCgugj3BW3d8-v4x5dzld0dWM-g3oQnV-kclwxYDzeEGxVtiLA_shj2wV9XRVBq0KMiDFTq7I/?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sixsisters.etsy.com">www.sixsisters.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.scottieacres.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="scottieacres" border="0" alt="scottieacres" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J7Tcgs8z9LU/TpJ2Cn0fx_I/AAAAAAAADEY/EEMMna8zjP4/scottieacres%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.scottieacres.etsy.com">www.scottieacres.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.yarrow1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="yarrow1" border="0" alt="yarrow1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-31dXuvIJFTA/TpJ2C6AuixI/AAAAAAAADEc/dm8VFjfXk20/yarrow1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.yarrow1.etsy.com">www.yarrow1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="fantastycreations1" border="0" alt="fantastycreations1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c7t5INsMxDk/TpJ2DPwb4mI/AAAAAAAADEg/83ysHhh92UM/fantastycreations1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fantastcreations1.etsy.com">www.fantastcreations1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="emhgraphics" border="0" alt="emhgraphics" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V8J--m5C12U/TpJ2DVjUXuI/AAAAAAAADEk/ZZ3PgRwnOl4/emhgraphics%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.emhgraphics.etsy.com">www.emhgraphics.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="chris1" border="0" alt="chris1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U09VyIvuEvc/TpJ2DmdQkjI/AAAAAAAADEo/EZ3bGzKCmGg/chris1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">www.chris1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.clingingimages.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clingingimages" border="0" alt="clingingimages" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PFupR_N_79m8PQKFifiQxqVuUX5TYe5ONeUiUN8WQWQesA03BEaYTML7uMl_LPB9Z_EssOuphddn4BiKH7ukiB767kGxQN5THTm1aZRmPsqsCi71YHkREe_RMMp6tLFl1gRmpp7aLAE/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="211" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.clingingimages.etsy.com">www.clingingimages.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.buttondivas.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="buttondivas" border="0" alt="buttondivas" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IHDTKhfvvJ4/TpJ2EAuNm3I/AAAAAAAADEw/lswJCt0igTU/buttondivas%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.buttondivas.etsy.com">www.buttondivas.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="left">And, no doubt you have guessed that my other favorite topic for October is Halloween.  In the olden days (mid 1940s to mid 1950s) trick or treating was one of the highlights of the year.  My sister and I and other kids from the neighborhood would walk about six blocks in all four directions and feel safe knocking on the doors of people we knew as well as complete strangers.  We got apples, candy, gum, popcorn balls, and sometimes nickels or dimes!  We never worried that anyone would do us any harm.  Of course, our folks always looked at everything we brought home.  But, it was fun, dressing up as ghosts (with sheets from the closet) or as a grandpa or grandma with our grandparents clothes with pillows under them.  Sometimes we had store bought masks.  We always carved a pumpkin and set it on the front porch.  And, we loved it when the kids came to our house, too.  Halloween is still a fun celebration for many.  And our Bbest team has lots of fun items with a Halloween theme.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="vanfleetstreetdesign" border="0" alt="vanfleetstreetdesign" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-12xzPdzTKT4/TpJ2ESDTbgI/AAAAAAAADE0/vle3Lmn8_rs/vanfleetstreetdesign%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com">www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YafTlw1xuzo/TpJ2EvAT5ZI/AAAAAAAADE4/Yeb5uWxVW7A/s1600-h/pfdoriginalartworks%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="pfdoriginalartworks" border="0" alt="pfdoriginalartworks" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ur9bwJKynzA/TpJ2E6ovu3I/AAAAAAAADE8/P9ptHOMGLFo/pfdoriginalartworks_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.pfdoriginalsartworks.etsy.com">www.pfdoriginalsartworks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdaleneknits.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="magdaleneknits" border="0" alt="magdaleneknits" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7CgCyZmF188/TpJ2FFr0YJI/AAAAAAAADFA/uKKEfus8Xhk/magdaleneknits%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="222" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.magdaleneknits.etsy.com">www.magdaleneknits.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jstinson" border="0" alt="jstinson" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MLid9caGkZg/TpJ2Fu-UfDI/AAAAAAAADFE/3DyNr0urh5k/jstinson%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="220" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com">www.jstinson.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.heronkate.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="heronkate" border="0" alt="heronkate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QpmEDCc4FHc/TpJ2F27UQlI/AAAAAAAADFI/9Cm63HPaheQ/heronkate%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="196" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.heronkate.etsy.com">www.heronkate.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="glitzhglass" border="0" alt="glitzhglass" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubPDB2AMUjllfjyqHWiRFnqkIMgcqIXwtIKp_n_dzMUuXPr9i0FLNPx7q8AEJCQnTQl2Jirl6h4y1SSPmtPYIYzsCbt-RK8d-tFDDcz0d-AOSe7dfFfgfK3Ap15tDfcOyN4BvOseOStM/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="233" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com">www.glitznglass.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.birose.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="birose" border="0" alt="birose" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwS6_FjNakB4DmEP_cl_heBh-EnKv0sF62DxYlqAmYW4QqQLIjoU5r5JgX6izLGRRhIqvQqG-W5junVqw4fpQQUNVTBWmB_9-pKYQ8cSY_PHd59Fb3ogIph41mqAJcOJZ5FK8-Q7666E/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.birose.etsy.com">www.birose.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="backroomtreasures" border="0" alt="backroomtreasures" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B13H_E78FcY/TpJ2GhxVleI/AAAAAAAADFU/vZiJDGtxAc8/backroomtreasures%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.backroomtreasures.etcy.com">www.backroomtreasures.etcy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="foref;ug;assdesogm" border="0" alt="foref;ug;assdesogm" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JgiE64uj5UY/TpJ2KqVoVOI/AAAAAAAADFY/jUPBpUOm2DE/foref%25253Bug%25253Bassdesogm%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com">www.fireflyglassdesign.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.circleinthesand.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="circleinthesand" border="0" alt="circleinthesand" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NEzmw39JuUc/TpJ2KsskYXI/AAAAAAAADFc/TJhTA1JZ4j0/circleinthesand%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="123" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.circleinthesand.etsy.com">www.circleinthesand.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="ccvalenzo" border="0" alt="ccvalenzo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ov6j-VTUylM/TpJ2LGcEilI/AAAAAAAADFg/fQwQfdQ3uyI/ccvalenzo%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com">www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="left">Enjoy October – drink cider – eat doughnuts and popcorn – love your dog if you have one – leave your porch light on for trick or treaters – carve a pumpkin and set it out – and maybe even dress up and go to a Halloween party!  Whatever, just have fun!</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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This lead to the mistaken belief that the term referred to the Indian subcontinent. In fact, the Indians in question were the Native Americans, and the term began use there in the late 18th century.  The English already had names for the phenomenon - <em>St. Luke’s Summer</em>, <em>St. Martin’s Summer</em> or <em>All-Hallown Summer</em>, but these have now all but disappeared and, like the rest of the world, the term Indian summer has been used in the UK for at least a century. </p> <p>Why Indian? Well, no one knows but, as is commonplace when no one knows, many people have guessed. Here are a few of the more commonly repeated guesses:</p> <ul> <li>When European settlers first came across the phenomenon in America it became known as the Indian's Summer. </li> <li>The haziness of the Indian Summer weather was caused by prairie fires deliberately set by Native American tribes. </li> <li>It was the period when First Nations/Native American peoples harvested their crops. </li> <li>The phenomenon was more common in what were then North American Indian territories.</li> <li>It relates to the marine shipping trade in the Indian Ocean (this is highly dubious as it is entirely remote from the early US citations). </li> <li>It originated from raids on European settlements by Indian war parties, which usually ended in autumn. </li> <li>In a parallel with other 'Indian' terms it implied a belief in Indian falsity and untrustworthiness and that an Indian summer was an ersatz copy of the real thing.”</li> </ul> <p>“…” quoted from The Phrase Finder <a title="http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/indian-summer.html" href="http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/indian-summer.html">http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/indian-summer.html</a></p> <p>Anyway, since I am staying with my husband at our bolt hole in Devon we were told about a small cove that would warrant a visit and it is called <a href="http://www.blackpoolsands.co.uk/index.htm">Blackpool Sands</a>.  This is not to be confused with Blackpool in the north of England!</p> <p>We have been told there are restaurant facilities and the crab salad is to die for!  Oh joy, food again!!!!</p> <p>Some things we might see at the beach!</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24533295/sea-spray-original-watercolor-painting?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+sea&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_item_language=en-US&ga_language_carousel=yes&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Sea Spray original watercolour</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yankeegirl?ref=seller_info">Yankeegirl</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zOhOiEG3s4U/ToLiJoChR8I/AAAAAAAAB70/17N5RVi6i14/s1600-h/image%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s1KSpG1asSw/ToLiK3zV0rI/AAAAAAAAB74/g1mreF3uH7c/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69070985/mousepad-or-hot-pad-under-the-sea?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+sea&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_item_language=en-US&ga_language_carousel=yes&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Mousepad – under the sea</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/scottieacres?ref=seller_info">Scottieacres</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uwj9Bc0DE-c/ToLiPp4746I/AAAAAAAAB78/CCro2t729OU/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hV7zt6S_bZQ/ToLiQ0TGruI/AAAAAAAAB8A/Pbr9K5Hkg4o/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52767369/original-painting-by-kate-ladd-almost?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+sea&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_item_language=en-US&ga_language_carousel=yes&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Almost there</a> … an original painting by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/heronkate?ref=seller_info">Heronkate</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ObdU5br2bf8/ToLiUk6pVHI/AAAAAAAAB8E/1IVDHgMbH7o/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyOS3L_q8kTQFOloYLPF7fwN1-dHqsJrw6oFRicu82kVgc2GYIJBtPvU3y_82X_r46R36fRcqGBZaDBfi2ih1SQ6vp8_mpRLBts8TRAnTt4xGA1EE-ndi0n6oY5ElsOcfoTPqu4WHfUNk/?imgmax=800" width="198" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59049260/aye-there-matey-original-mixed-media?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+sea&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_item_language=en-US&ga_language_carousel=yes&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Aye there matey</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VanFleetStreetDesign?ref=seller_info">VanFleetStreetDesign</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SBezI72af6g/ToLiYMWn1-I/AAAAAAAAB8M/6AUspVfBVOI/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b5HzVinZjgI/ToLiYwR1YsI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/oR0Lsk_em2Y/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="164" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/18181430/original-black-and-white-print-follow?ref=sc_4">Follow the Leader</a> black and white print by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BethPeardonProds?ref=seller_info">BethPeardonProds</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oC_eJQGhL1c/ToLiaOF4M8I/AAAAAAAAB8U/ypNzZFqKWi8/s1600-h/image%25255B17%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="164" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_26QWyrSlLx37q6fW0eyxdD7WBLOCU7dgNfZ5TGqDZLcLsKFQ4FlTJsouXGdPEiDhEGwf2CARzqJDZrLI4esLVtrUT9j_7XIuMrJ4Sb5mWkWwFGNuN-cCupBfJ04A33UeUbB8OGxrH2u1/?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and cheekily … <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78153547/under-the-sea-caves-original-encaustic">Under the Sea Caves</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/onawhimsey?ref=seller_info">Onawhimsey</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mAD3vGcPdFo/ToLidPMfNUI/AAAAAAAAB8c/HNxCRLK-Fj4/s1600-h/image%25255B20%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="175" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7m7nPjGCnXAWkqh6F1V4UEFvaw-aSEId7zACl_I1dyg05c-1m7ChqTnMXT1y_y_giIdD7fVzcLz4_e9KNA8YNr5rRnVSKh2YhfXFA8dbUSORLkyKTlCCRAJ2MsiU8EEaLDoZSMtl7s9-/?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Check out further wonderful items from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=bbest+team&view_type=gallery&ship_to=GB">BBEST team</a>, ENJOY!!!</p> <p>ENJOY!!!!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-33167867055915847972011-09-05T00:39:00.001-04:002011-09-05T13:16:15.190-04:00Hum, hum, hummingbirds!………..by Pam Todd<p>Just peek outside our front door, and hanging on the porch is a hummingbird feeder, and another, and a third one on a shepherd’s crook in the yard.  These little birds are amazing!  Their wings beat so fast, and they fly from the trees to the feeders and zoom around in the air, trying to keep each other from the nectar.  And, my goodness, they can eat a lot.  My husband puts out our feeders early in the spring.  But, few hummingbirds stop to eat until the flowers start to disappear later in the summer.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-omTh036sQ1s/TmRSGLppA7I/AAAAAAAAC_w/aP3Kcnm1iW0/s1600-h/hummingbirds%252520fourteen%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hummingbirds fourteen" border="0" alt="hummingbirds fourteen" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bBrhp5h1AeU/TmRSG496KYI/AAAAAAAAC_0/sHqrc9uqgYc/hummingbirds%252520fourteen_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="236" height="244" /></a>Since August, the numbers have been increasing until there may be 15 to 20 hummingbirds merrily drinking their fill every day.  Right now, we are making more than a gallon of hummingbird nectar daily, and filling the containers several times.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4RJBkIitIt0/TmRSHkzyjtI/AAAAAAAAC_4/9ZRwKgJMWTE/s1600-h/hummingbirds%252520thirteen%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hummingbirds thirteen" border="0" alt="hummingbirds thirteen" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GotCiAnBU2Y/TmRSIBHQ5pI/AAAAAAAAC_8/30GqoogHFCc/hummingbirds%252520thirteen_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="244" /></a>Hummingbirds seem to be attracted to red, and their favorite feeder is the one that hangs by the hanging flower pot filled with red petunias.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BbBNsfXV-uI/TmRSI3pWWvI/AAAAAAAADAA/Xs226senhx8/s1600-h/hummingbirds%252520twelve%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hummingbirds twelve" border="0" alt="hummingbirds twelve" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ARlY3dkAYGU/TmRSJS8aGJI/AAAAAAAADAE/_ZIF0mhR_AI/hummingbirds%252520twelve_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="212" /></a>   According to the website, <a href="http://howtoenjoyhummingbirds.com">http://howtoenjoyhummingbirds.com</a>, these little birds like their nectar to be made with one part sugar to four parts of water.  If they are sipping from a flower, they will reject the nectar unless it is at least 12% sugar!  Now, that’s what one might call being a finicky eater.  The birds need this high energy drink because their wings can beat up to 80 times a second.  Their wings go in a circular motion, and this allows them to fly backwards and also upside down!  Mostly, they are flying right side up at our house, zooming down at each other to be first (or the only one) at the feeder, and zipping right back to the big maple or walnut trees for protection.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtdvcZ_Nvoq_7yyotkKG9NAw7LI2zlwL19KQopBGyjPJOM7EnAkZTHCohxPFgYD2WsUr886QBMQVMOW85xfe08T7mfvDV429TQ_GngbcLmO4z-KrMpAhhlBfIb8AMOPAKDlg_xw-RHoU/s1600-h/hummingbirds%252520one%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hummingbirds one" border="0" alt="hummingbirds one" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXEqlBe1GKrIbClyr-wNdH35SAMfYNiSyu0lQVbmJUklAFQ1IxeUBtOstPxYEZFfGgtLqr_xqu6ZiYBLYXcr-Wm4Q_ke1V_A6_9LQR77GhO9dn_oAefcX6No-pjmueylmqK5Xy2InpuI/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="171" /></a>These little guys and girls are plentiful near our front porch this month, and we expect to see them the rest of September and maybe into October. We are never sure when to bring the feeders in until we don’t see them anymore.  On the website noted above, I learned that hormonal changes in the birds tell them when it is time to head South.  The ruby-throated hummingbird, which is the one that breeds east of the Mississippi River, may travel from South America to Canada in a season, migrating over 2000 miles!  Many make a non-stop trip across the Gulf of Mexico, as well, a flight of over 500 miles.  You can learn many interesting facts about hummingbirds, as well as watch lots of videos (including one of baby hummingbirds being fed by their mother) at the website above.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j1YGtCCfSbA/TmRSKo6iAQI/AAAAAAAADAQ/sJoh_1BRRN4/s1600-h/hummingbirds%252520six%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hummingbirds six" border="0" alt="hummingbirds six" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DJMDpjM3tAQ/TmRSLNNMFkI/AAAAAAAADAU/KLam1iMR7oc/hummingbirds%252520six_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="227" /></a> </p> <p>Right now, we get to enjoy watching them come and eat.  They are so accustomed to my husband  that they often fly around his head and stay close by even when he is filling the feeders.  They are delightful to watch and well worth the sugar it takes to keep them stopping by.  And, if you should spill red food coloring on your clothes while making nectar, just zoom a message to me, and I’ll ask my husband to tell you his laundry secrets for getting half a bottle of red coloring out of my favorite blouse!! (<a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com">www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com</a> – Contact me)</p> <p>Hummingbirds love red, and if they could shop, I’m sure they would be attracted to these red creations from the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-puajvpBb5Pc/TmRSLvLvvxI/AAAAAAAADAY/t5_GcHm_GSs/s1600-h/chris1%252520trinket%252520bowl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="chris1 trinket bowl" border="0" alt="chris1 trinket bowl" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_zw9cHaFroo/TmRSMFgIrGI/AAAAAAAADAc/7HqBJN9nIOE/chris1%252520trinket%252520bowl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="209" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.chris1.etsy.com">www.chris1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wb6GneFiozk/TmRSMuBxGwI/AAAAAAAADAg/nj43MvCbfmY/s1600-h/fantasycreations1%252520earrings%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: left; background-image: none; margin: 0px 0px 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="75" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zOmU7i_fpM/Tl311NmeBAI/AAAAAAAAB68/GvK9CBTRpBw/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="94" align="left" border="0" /></a>My thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones who lost so much and are now having to cope and come to terms with the devastation around their homes.  Even though Irene was later called a tropical storm she still managed to create chaos.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76125505/sky-aglow-original-watercolor-of-waves">Sea Aglow</a>, a scene after the storm? <br />by <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yankeegirl?ref=seller_info">Yankeegirl</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gtYFznfQaE8/Tl313XXJLII/AAAAAAAAB7A/Cexyp7JlPHA/s1600-h/image%25255B23%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; padding-left: 0px; float: none; background-image: none; margin: 0px auto 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="186" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nKNV7YTUunU/Tl314DyLF9I/AAAAAAAAB7E/aYARsEGlIkE/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p><em>Gain a life</em> refers to a blessed addition to our family last week.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mcE_lVhrEks/Tl315G7HsoI/AAAAAAAAB7I/K_DC07KC6N8/s1600-h/SAM_1507%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_1507" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: left; background-image: none; margin: 0px 0px 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="123" alt="SAM_1507" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CRcQUlhMPfg/Tl315sdNDBI/AAAAAAAAB7M/Z2mUcNqjEeU/SAM_1507_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="82" align="left" border="0" /></a></p> <p>After eagerly awaiting his birth my only daughter gave us a miracle called Ernie! I know I am biased and that every parent/grandparent states that their little ones are the best, but, really, he is!!  Sorry, had to say that <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wBjEhgW4IrE/Tl315-sakjI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/Hv-QhFYMw0Q/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70118876/baby-sandpiper-original-watercolor-4-x-6?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+baby&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Baby Sandsniper</a>, perfect picture for babies’ room <br />by <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixsisters?ref=seller_info">Sixsisters</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kJcVCJ7bZl4/Tl316vQqIYI/AAAAAAAAB7U/r25s5_Bu-ps/s1600-h/image%25255B17%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; padding-left: 0px; float: none; background-image: none; margin: 0px auto 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mc_JFlvntaM/Tl317cEWlrI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/K5TCkFtqxr4/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34087196/mini-fold-book-chicken-little?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+baby&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Mini Fold Book</a>, memories can be stored here <br />by <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MisterPenQuin?ref=seller_info">Mister PenQuin</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzkdZHkZY7IzP7zjKOcXJ_I3JjcTaJ7YuWPCc32W1Ys9_xROjjKeWyHMJofv2sPojbHw-yOcjFfakVTlCP9SMgHFSkXGdm2lbxsFY8HyNd3ZsXIaaSNCWxgioAUPrsI5BY_UkW8ZJRlbZ/s1600-h/image%25255B20%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; padding-left: 0px; float: none; background-image: none; margin: 0px auto 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-toKBoiaoPaE/Tl318RsgfnI/AAAAAAAAB7g/DDBsrppu0NI/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a></p> <p><em>Communication? </em>Now this part of the subject line refers to my new acquisition!  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--9OLsd3fC9Q/Tl31828wwrI/AAAAAAAAB7k/K9UP5iDjNIc/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: left; background-image: none; margin: 0px 0px 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="81" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RC3Y1cK6ysw/Tl319avEWaI/AAAAAAAAB7o/PKBa2oE_apg/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="44" align="left" border="0" /></a>A mobile phone, an IPhone to be exact.  I fought it for a long time but when you see all your kids with one, well as the saying goes, if you can’t beat them, join them!  Now that I have one I wonder how on earth I managed without.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60930254/felted-wool-iphone-or-smart-phone-slip?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bbest+phone&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Felted woolen Iphone case</a>, perfect! <br />by <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jnoriginals?ref=seller_info">JNOriginals</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Pq_5hvRShQE/Tl31-PQiQlI/AAAAAAAAB7s/FLvFBym9S5Y/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; padding-left: 0px; float: none; background-image: none; margin: 0px auto 5px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicra14vluj_HfGTb3BjWeB23Dt4kJYoZnjkL6fuAj9pR5LAb25ut4kf_xv2fS050oNsrk6-JCwcTuOjazia0HKqT-4gUkszhM2EKnB1tnonzVPFY9WDIJ0Vv2mTchA5g4uBy97-fVcrr0_/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Each of the above titles can be followed with the word ‘hope’.  ‘Hope’ after the ravages and losses of the storm, ‘hope’ when a new life is born and ‘hope’ that I can get my head around my new mobile!!</p> <p>So there you have the latest news of events that have an impact on my life.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-69163411595466532392011-08-01T00:12:00.001-04:002011-08-01T00:12:51.098-04:00August 1 – Raspberry Cream Pie Day<p>The special days for each month never cease to amaze me!   Don’t know who decided what days to assign to what occasions, but it is always fun to find out what may be celebrated each day of a month!  And, with the hot weather baking many parts of the world, a chilled, delicious raspberry cream pie might be just what is needed to cool us all down.  That is the celebration for August 1 – raspberry cream pie day! </p> <p>To soothe and cool your palette, you may wish to try the recipe found at: <a title="http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/dessert-recipes/chilled-raspberry-cream-pie" href="http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/dessert-recipes/chilled-raspberry-cream-pie">http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/dessert-recipes/chilled-raspberry-cream-pie</a></p> <p>Created by Sara Deseran for the May 2007 <em>Every Day with Rachael Ray </em>magazine, this raspberry cream pie takes only fifteen minutes plus the chilling time, and serves six.  The ingredients include:</p> <p>1 cup heavy cream; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup water; one 10-ounce package frozen raspberries, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, one 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled. </p> <p>Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the cream and almond extract until peaks form. Set aside.</p> <p>In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, gelatin, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer and stir until the sugar and gelatin dissolve.  Remove from heat, add the berries and lemon juice, and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.</p> <p>Fold the whipped cream into the berry mixture and spread into the pie crust.  Refrigerate until set, a few hours or overnight.  Enjoy!</p> <p>And now that your palette is cooled and soothed,  please your eyes with these raspberry and cream creations from the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team.  Enjoy!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DqOmpSHlFRU/TjYnnYmet7I/AAAAAAAAC8k/gtoV1Gyq50c/s1600-h/the%252520filigree%252520garden%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="the filigree garden" border="0" alt="the filigree garden" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BiKP-SuBAdA/TjYnn_eToNI/AAAAAAAAC8o/lWGMYTMvnxI/the%252520filigree%252520garden_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com">www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3OXDFhJT1pg/TjYnoA5mn2I/AAAAAAAAC8s/HUX6GU-5hCE/s1600-h/jnoriginals%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="192" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NcOltlmGZAQ/Ti_FynC4sxI/AAAAAAAAB5M/r4SlGqwxAkY/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="129" border="0" /></a>Indeed to be an authentic cockney you must be born within the sound of ‘Bow Bells.’ The term ‘cockney, was originally applied to a small or misshapen egg, which was sometimes referred to as a cock's egg. The <em>Oxford English Dictionary</em> claims that the first use of the word as a reference to native Londoners was in 1521, when it was used by writer Whitinton. In 1617 John Minsheu wrote in his <em>Ductor in Linguas</em> that the word originated thus. 'A cockney or cockny, applied only to one born within the sound of Bow bell, that is in the City of London, a tearme coming first out of this tale. That a citizen's sonne riding with his father in the country, asked when he heard a horse neigh what the horse did; his father answered "neigh." Riding further he heard a cock crow, and said: "Does the cock neigh too?"' Whatever the origin of the term it was intended as a term of flattery for it was applied contemptuously by rural people to native Londoners who lived by their wits as opposed to by their muscle.”</p> <p>Following on from that interesting fact Cockney folk used to have a language all of their own which was spoken in rhyme.  For instance, trouble and strife meant wife.  Apples and pears stood for stairs.</p> <p>Rhyming slang phrases are derived from taking an expression which rhymes with a word and then using that expression instead of the word. For example the word "look" rhymes with "butcher's hook". In many cases the rhyming word is omitted - so you won't find too many Londoners having a "butcher's hook" at this site, but you might find a few having a "butcher's". </p> <p>Cockney rhyming slang originated in the East End of London. Some slang expressions have escaped from London and are in popular use throughout the rest of Britain. For example "use your loaf" is an everyday phrase for the us in UK, but not too many people realise it is Cockney Rhyming Slang ("loaf of bread: head").</p> <p>Further examples for your amusement and interest (the phrase is written first, with the word that is actually said aloud is on brackets and the translation comes last!)</p> <p>Dickie dirt (dickie)= shirt <br />Almond rocks (almonds)= Socks <br />Whistle and flute( whistle)= suit <br />Jam Jar (Jam)= car <br />Mickey Mouse (Mickey)= house, can also be Cat and mouse <br />Dog and bone (Dog)=phone <br />Trouble and strife (trouble)= wife <br />China plate (china) = Mate/friend <br />Moby Dick (moby)= sick <br />Porky pie (porky/porkies)= lie <br />Ruby Murray (Ruby) Curry <br />Adam and Eve (Adam and Eve)= Believe <br />Cream crackered (crackered)= knackered/tired</p> <p>That's just a few, so the next time someone uses any of these you might (just) be able to figure out what they're talking about! </p> <p>Meanwhile, the main reason for this post was not to dwell on Cockney slang but try to move away from all the ‘trouble and strife’ in the world today!  Most recently the terrible fate of those poor young people in Norway who were killed by a deranged madman.  A sad reflection on today’s world when such acts can be perpetrated so easily.  Imagine, someone dresses up as a policeman, a member of the public we have all been taught to respect; a keeper of the peace, law and order!  Only to find this man dressed up as one and then going on a shooting rampage.</p> <p>For this reason I thought I would post some ‘happy’ pictures of items made by the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=bbest+team">BBEST team</a>.  Just for a few minutes take you mind of today’s sad world and browse some wonderful talent!</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43503970/garden-sunshine-mini-quilt-aceo?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=sunshine+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Garden Sunshine</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PocketComfort?ref=seller_info">Pocketcomfort</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4JKn8ybKL2zt0gr_9FgnavIKtDSdlFu_dK1WewysKDPBWeJSqvbK0nlkUrwg8-KZUa3TogVBAv8CFiCT3_a68ILDGOZuIcmMyEdnOQKXn8oXvZhzavTm-qQ10RonDdKG1i53c8kIp8Bz/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-loOf3hUHQnA/Ti_Fz6wkS8I/AAAAAAAAB5U/F3qdjX0hbH4/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> <br />Highly collectible miniature altered art quilt *ACEO measures just 2.5" by 3.5”</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51777158/good-day-sunshinecrocheted-yellow?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=sunshine+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Good Day Sunshine</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits?ref=seller_info">MagdaleneKnits</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBoX1mG8dAfrD7MyuH4Msn-Q88hGHQFaZ_Im4J2Dihw_a468W0nshrUmW5cawESz3Zh4D4DX77V7BNPka_q0QxWFHnPVO9YAXJqtV0zqPXCIK63QOZkmJqRx2TnzgEQwnyTEqTMcJT650/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BIZIVNCgPsE/Ti_F1XfPSoI/AAAAAAAAB5c/i1Fk0ymvX_g/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> <br />“I need to laugh and when the sun is out <br />I've got something I can laugh about <br />I feel good in a special way <br />I'm in love and it's a sunny day <br />Good Day Sunshine”</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76999048/sunshine-and-shadow-flower-focal-bead?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=sunshine+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Sunshine and Shadow flower</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZudaGay?ref=seller_info">Zudagay</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CHCReLgOBMw/Ti_F1w8CHdI/AAAAAAAAB5g/61di55VdfnY/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QSYin52BI5Y/Ti_F2jHcGrI/AAAAAAAAB5k/cpEmsNww4S0/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> <br />This summery flower focal features sculpted petals on a sturdy base and a button center </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45064007/fused-glass-night-light-red-flowers?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=happy+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Fused Glass Night light</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chris1?ref=seller_info">Chris1</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDmg7oLvDt9jvFBzy-ygfOSfFMX4M4a6Iqwzf6iCEBa9qi-gW1p3HOMNZOvk_2Ta-7nFEgewLHUbGjpMNbM3_m8N9LvA1a87kXAtbdRiRCMJguVWg4pObtUb4M-7dJHwsuLVw_0nc_Tc3/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QMU6Qc-3B2U/Ti_F3qECLFI/AAAAAAAAB5s/eggEGvrFgJM/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> <br />A fun night light that will make you smile</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/32904286/garden-joy-crochet-thread-flower-brooch?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=joy+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Garden of Joy</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jnoriginals?ref=seller_info">JNoriginals</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6bq4BUgR3BIYMxwbDqpCUKr6ATWEabusO17lZxoRM9OpMicM5AE43mZ3qe6o_wgXFKPZOuLWApjp9V5DO-jCVKoEGIvHifIa3nqiyeXAPiFl1AhuNJZqDgkzjzy5-Svke_RzMu9D-RPw/s1600-h/image%25255B17%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXa35jRjpSWpVzBETAP2lywZMIt-v3TvbaTk1j3Vs3-IVu7HQPfnOCFrssuCj9HaHiMbLX_NXpZ0C3U2R0bodWvCSEExMB3Jz0aCG859PjyQSNAq9O_ovyeN-S_k-reaEkW7Xy39XOMsK6/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> <br />Just in time to brighten your day is this blossom brooch that will dress up your jacket or sweater, a hat and even a purse!</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24898970/hibiscus-flower-original-watercolor?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=yellow+bbest+team&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Hibiscus Flower</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixsisters?ref=seller_info">Sixsisters</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVSRmOMn7UUVfUlvVxP1_aTZNhD-FHMOn0zb2ujhO91imVZBxXMYuDxf9yHYgwy1QRkLr0aXvTgR5sM2gaNoc2LqdAIOS7ubsU-JWilHwyZDcXUdzo7OlxrfIM8BS8Q50A3V1MVtBdre2/s1600-h/image%25255B20%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Un327zGc9DQ/Ti_F-KRqKfI/AAAAAAAAB58/ef4oI-cCTwU/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="175" border="0" /></a> <br />It is a happy looking flower!</p> <p>So, hopefully, by now you will have had your mind taken off any unpleasantness and had a bubble bath (bubble)= laugh!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-66042717638025975612011-07-26T00:08:00.000-04:002011-07-26T00:08:55.921-04:00Some like it hot......but probably not as hot as it has been in the United States this past week. Heat wave records from Maine to Texas were broken in mid-July when temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and higher, coupled with very high humidity, affected millions of people and strained power grids everywhere. According to the <i>Washington Post</i>, the "proximate cause of this heat wave was a huge ridge of high pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere, which led to sinking air that inhibits rainfall and boosts air temperatures. The clockwise circulation around the High helped pump humid air northward from the Gulf of Mexico. The abnormally strong high pressure cell peaked in the central states on July 17 and 18, and then stretched eastward, moving the bubble of heat with it as the week wore on." (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/heat-wave-2011-stunning-national-statistics/2011/07/24/gIQAJ1FcYI_blog.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/heat-wave-2011-stunning-national-statistics/2011/07/24/gIQAJ1FcYI_blog.html</a>)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34700332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34700332.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/14215073/sunrise-sunset-original-print">Sunrise Sunset Original Print</a></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>by </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BethPeardonProds"><b>Beth Peardon Prods</b></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Are these extreme weather patterns signs of global warming? The answer depends on who you ask. Certainly many scientists interpret the data to support this cause, predicting that a permanent rise in summer temperatures will occur in the near future. (<a href="http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/june/permanent-hotter-summers-060611.html">http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/june/permanent-hotter-summers-060611.html</a>) No matter what the reason for the heat is, we can only think of how to stay cool when the temperatures climb. Here are some ideas for beating the heat and humidity this summer.<br />
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<b>Drink plenty of water.</b> If needed, or if you need to be active in the heat, add electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Limit or eliminate alcoholic beverages, which are diuretics; they add to dehydration. So fill your wine glass with water, plenty of ice, and a splash of lemon or freshly squeezed lime rather than chardonnay.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Cool water is your friend.</b> Keep a mister bottle of water in the refrigerator and use it to spritz a little cool water on your skin periodically. Keep a plastic bottle filled with water in the freezer and apply it to your ankles and behind your knees, cooling the entire body. Refrigerated, damp cloths can be used to cool pulse points on the wrists. Take frequent cool (not cold) showers. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.70087488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.70087488.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24857512/colorful-ice-dichroic-pendant"><i><b>Colorful Ice Dichroic Pendant</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chris1">Designs by Christine</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Wear loose, lightweight clothing</b>, preferably in cotton or linen - fabrics that allow moisture to evaporate from the skin. If you will be outdoors, wear a hat to protect your head and face from the sun's rays; this will also make you feel cooler in general.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240146201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240146201.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240146201.jpg"><i><b>Gorgeous Ladies Blue Pinwheel Top</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie">Stitches by Julie</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.151416791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.151416791.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49433467/dancing-tigers-folding-cotton-sun-hat"><i><b>Dancing Tigers Folding Cotton Sun Hat</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AltheaP">Althea Peregrine</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Keep the heat out and the cool in. </b>Close all curtains, shades and blinds on south-facing windows during the day, and open them at night. Shut off unnecessary electrical devices, such as computers and televisions; these items not only draw on overtaxed power systems, but they also emit heat to indoor air. Take advantage of cross-ventilation by opening windows strategically based on natural air flow, allowing any available breeze to cool a room naturally. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.255623196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.255623196.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40240695/summer-breezes-soy-candle-highly-scented"><i><b>Summer Breezes Soy Candle</b></i></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ajscountrycottage">AJ's Country Cottage</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Get away from it all. </b>If you don't have air conditioning, spend time in a public place that does. Now might be a great time to visit your local library to pick up a summer novel. Or take in a movie. If you can, take a trip to the beach where you can go for a swim and enjoy ocean breezes. Don't forget the sunscreen!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.255882107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.255882107.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77421981/island-beach-original-turquoise"><i><b>Island Beach Original Turquoise Watercolor Painting</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2101917954">The Creators Palette</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreatorsPalette"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Stay cool, calm, and collected.</b> Don't let the heat overwhelm your frame of mind. This is a good time to lay low, to slow down your busy schedule, and to spend time on rest and relaxation. Stroll gently on the beach and collect shells. Take a boat ride and catch the ocean spray. Or simply sit in the shade of your favorite tree while reading that book you meant to finish months ago.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.238567231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.238567231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72777897/3-seashells-assortment"><i><b>3 Seashells Assortment</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PixieSupplies">Pixie Supplies</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181024337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181024337.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.225717092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24533295/sea-spray-original-watercolor-painting"><i><b>Sea Spray Original Watercolor Painting</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yankeegirl">Yankeegirl</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Try to enjoy the summer despite the heat. Create some fond memories to last through the winter months. Before you know it, those lazy summer days will give way to busy fall schedules, holiday plans, and the short days of December. Stay cool - in both body and mind! Have a relaxing summer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.50449831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.50449831.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/18989261/jerome-mouse-thinkin-while-fishing"><i><b>Jerome Mouse - Thinkin' While Fishing</b></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2101918021">The Mouse Hole</a></b><i><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MouseHole"> </a></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>The Filigree Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469002234781845068noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-42619599957572838652011-07-04T01:41:00.001-04:002011-07-04T23:21:15.366-04:00From Then Until Now by Pam Todd<p>Two hundred thirty-five years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed by our forefathers.  The story began in the early 1600s when settlers came from Europe, primarily England, to the shores of North America.  These brave travelers (for it took a long time to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and the conditions on the ships were more dreadful than any of us can imagine) created a settlement in 1620 at Jamestown, Virginia.  Many people died that first winter.  Had it not been for the Native Americans who lived in that area and taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and squash, even more would not have survived.  </p> <p>During the next 156 years, more and more people arrived, and colonies were established.  Everyone was under the rule of the King of England.  Eventually, the people grew tired of living under the King’s rules and of paying tax money to England, and they rebelled.  They declared their independence with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  However, they weren’t yet really free.  England sent soldiers to America to control the colonists.  The colonists fought back, and the Revolutionary War occurred, ending with victory by the colonists in 1783.   Only then were the 13 colonies free and independent.</p> <p>As time passed, the land between the Mexican Territory and the Canadian Territory was divided  and the United States grew to 48 states.  With the addition of Alaska and Hawaii, we are now 50 states.  </p> <p>The United States is a strong friend and ally to England, our original mother country. And for those of us Boomers on Etsy, there are many friendships between artists there and here, for which we are especially thankful.</p> <p>Since that first July 4, citizens have celebrated our independence…….with picnics, parades, and fireworks.  The red, white, and blue colors of our flag are seen everywhere.  May we all pause and be thankful for the freedoms we enjoy as we celebrate the Fourth of July this year and every year.</p> <p>In honor of the Fourth of July, here are some special selections from the shops of our Boomers and Beyond Etsy team.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DTn4hoIJLnU/ThFSXpMaIdI/AAAAAAAAC7E/hxql2eDQYcs/s1600-h/yarrow1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="yarrow1" border="0" alt="yarrow1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HLBTZ4yB-vU/ThFSYEi5maI/AAAAAAAAC7I/DFyjD3oY-pQ/yarrow1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="209" /></a> <a href="http://www.yarrow1.etsy.com">www.yarrow1.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAuv9pBEPOxz4UdDlUPpqqsUcUgwxH4E1CS9RX9hEBzajbC7Qpqil7VNQIBvtKCXL_Dkb0qlEweimCGrmH2E16wwCyFQPOUvmQ1IVvkNLOXFJ6sbfakGZ7caokma6aVdRSHv7VZAOFRY/s1600-h/tcpjewelry%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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You’re late!<p>I'm late, I'm late for <br />A very important date. <br />No time to say hello, good-bye, <br />I'm late, I'm late, I'm late <br />I'm late and when I wave, <br />I lose the time I save. <br />My fuzzy ears and whiskers <br />Took me too much time to shave. <br />I run and then I hop, hop, hop, <br />I wish that I could fly. <br />There's danger if I dare to <br />Stop and here's a reason why: <br />I'm over-due, I'm in a rabbit stew. <br />Can't even say good-bye, <br />hello, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late. </p> <p>Courtesy of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll</p> <p>I guess the words Time Management should spring to mind but…. I say, better late than never! This post was supposed to have been posted yesterday, but hey ho!!!</p> <p>At the moment, apart from the usual hectic day to day stuff, my dear daughter is very pregnant and due mid August.  However, since her regular visit with the midwife a couple of days ago she has learnt that due to the position of her baby she might have to have a C section in a couple of weeks.  So we now have frantic activity to get the last minute things in place for the exciting event.  At least we have been told that a boy is due but I think colours are still being kept to a neutral shade.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/21876365/knit-bunny-mugrug?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=rabbit+bbest&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Knit Bunny Mugrug</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/blazingneedles?ref=ls_profile">Blazingneedles</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_m-HTpP7IM8/TgwwzklA4wI/AAAAAAAAB3o/_bLP6N4C08c/s1600-h/image%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EdenIYxpvg8/Tgww1LPtVQI/AAAAAAAAB3s/fotf2LOypqk/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61550010/beautiful-aqua-blue-and-white-baby?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=nursery+bbest&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Beautiful Aqua Blue and White blanket</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/stitchesbyjulie4kids?ref=ls_profile">Stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNYyFF6dGYL-9WCxFJMRUOqZ9FcBunJwVn_owGvPqsXYcw7RBST6Ezq0Z5biJ_mwjEdNarpl-abTqUelDmA1kwEFPJxXDntTopFwknH6iH4PPnUu_lJosnI2z36m7EhfJ5O5jD_DCeY1o/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; 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padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="227" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R-zujFvaEzc/Tgww8bQEOwI/AAAAAAAAB38/5hlrDUUePNo/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67602808/lavender-hearts-baby-bracelet?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=baby+bbest&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Lavender Hearts baby bracelet</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Meredithbead2?ref=ls_profile">Meredithbead2</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ghvfNJhmv5Q/Tgww9pGpS3I/AAAAAAAAB4A/b2yKTeKb4VA/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sJvH-RliXwI/Tgww-qN38RI/AAAAAAAAB4E/j_yfGbh7uMI/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="241" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58962471/baby-mint-poncho-and-hat-set?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=baby+bbest&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Baby Mint Poncho and hat</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bagsandmorebypam?ref=ls_profile">Bagsandmorebypam</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0rZ0lOS6IfI/TgwxAyF3JcI/AAAAAAAAB4I/5E99xyF25hU/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEYXmdS_grPcJb8Z88BH-5UiNhlxQvfKVenaS1HF_XcM4STquhwH6-lBMUHsgVv6jw1lIqg4xtqlehq4Kuqa3R5v1JfI_H-mZ_nR68bob8xqr7iXas2f06PaHi1O2PTnerVNqxBjtJp7_/?imgmax=800" width="235" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73506233/nesting-doves-original-watercolor-and?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=baby+bbest&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Nesting doves</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/sixsisters?ref=ls_profile">Sixsisters</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Pm7C_8_dEyE/TgwxE769A0I/AAAAAAAAB4Q/tdAOup9INLU/s1600-h/image%25255B17%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="194" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PXPP3jnwe7E/TgwxGA7z4BI/AAAAAAAAB4U/kHpMp3FyTag/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Well, I could go on and on picking out some really cute baby items from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=bbest+team">BBEST team</a>.  That’s the trouble, you end up wanting to buy everything don’t you?</p> <p>I think I have made you all ‘coo’ and ‘aaaaah’ enough.  Now it is just waiting for the announcement and the flurry of activity.  Then life changes for ever!  Can’t wait!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-31634031334949362642011-06-06T00:21:00.001-04:002011-06-06T00:21:38.626-04:00What is Your Favorite Day in June?<p>Checking out the special days in June was fun.  Dairy day and donut day make me think what a sweet treat that a luscious donut (I prefer the cinnamon, round, no hole kind!) and a cold glass of milk would be.  However, that just won’t work right now with the diet plan I’ve started.  But, that’s another story.  There are other days too numerous to mention, although some of them quite caught my fancy.  </p> <p>June 13 is Weed Your Garden Day.  That is a never ending job, especially if one doesn’t put down the weed killer first!  But, there are some gardens that just don’t need weeding.  Here are a few.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-92nU3eWXPHs/TexVkQINXWI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/4ZAaJi2_Mbs/s1600-h/heronkate%252520gardens%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jnoriginals garden one" border="0" alt="jnoriginals garden one" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xd3OAvdGxf4/TexVmzr_EuI/AAAAAAAAC2s/CTd4qN1QUmo/jnoriginals%252520garden%252520one_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="227" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jnoriginals.etsy.com">www.jnoriginals.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="left">Two other fun days are Zoo Day and Aquarium Day.  If you can’t get to the real thing anytime soon, here are a few zoo/aquarium related items you may enjoy.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v-OLNsYi8Zk/TexVncqyAoI/AAAAAAAAC2w/_O1-bKYtayY/s1600-h/pfdoriginalartworks%252520zoo%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="pfdoriginalartworks zoo" border="0" alt="pfdoriginalartworks zoo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uO_8oVR7ZJU/TexVnkRSLeI/AAAAAAAAC20/83kxB8YOJV4/pfdoriginalartworks%252520zoo_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="244" /></a><a href="http://www.pfdoriginalartworks.etsy.com">www.pfdoriginalartworks.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iInB3MOyTsc/TexVnxM4DEI/AAAAAAAAC24/yT_Hgz52Gsg/s1600-h/everusodear%252520fish%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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Being the free for all gardener that I am, plants need to be a bit more able to survive on their own in my yard.  However, Rose Day is one of the special June days.  These roses don’t require fertilizer or water or special care. You will enjoy seeing them and wish that you had these kinds of roses for yourself!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L-yQbeAFWEU/TexVqV1uI0I/AAAAAAAAC3Q/b40jkCqw0D0/s1600-h/thefiligreegarden%252520roses%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="thefiligreegarden roses" border="0" alt="thefiligreegarden roses" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lOgy7SkIcbM/TexVqmdp_VI/AAAAAAAAC3U/d9O7-6xMdDM/thefiligreegarden%252520roses_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com">www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FkpGFLYuICU/TexVrLmRljI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/ET6G_f4_nIo/s1600-h/thecratorspalette%252520roses%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="thecratorspalette roses" border="0" alt="thecratorspalette roses" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zjgZXe1Rikw/TexVrVVU-qI/AAAAAAAAC3c/0w_gCLMXcsw/thecratorspalette%252520roses_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com">www.thecreatorspalette.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DFE0h-CrSX8/TexVr5nCWVI/AAAAAAAAC3g/g1ubr-RkYiM/s1600-h/pixiemarket%252520roses%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jstinson flag day" border="0" alt="jstinson flag day" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L6xQDc2HkCA/TexVwA5g10I/AAAAAAAAC4U/QgvxK_BXYus/jstinson%252520flag%252520day_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="242" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com">www.jstinson.etsy.com</a></p> <p align="left">And, last but not least by any means, June is Adopt a Cat month.  Many of us have or have had these precious furry friends, and we have delighted in watching them play with a string, curl up on our laps as they emit a contented purr, or rub against our legs waiting to be fed.  There are many cats still waiting in shelters across the country for good homes.  For cat lovers everywhere, you may also enjoy these cat creations from the Boomers and Beyond team.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WJsuQO-XPSc/TexVwqcokVI/AAAAAAAAC4Y/LlwiUciWd0E/s1600-h/sixsisters%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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They provide food and shelter for a vast community of animals. They filter the air and moderate the effects of environmental toxins. These silent leafy guardians are near us every day, and yet we quite often ignore them; we don't celebrate their beauty or learn from their steadfast presence. So today, on <a href="http://www.arborday.org/arborday/">Arbor Day</a>, we pay tribute to trees.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.217384930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.217384930.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68152150/wonder-tree-original-mixed-media"><i>Wonder Tree - Original Mixed Media</i></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixsisters?ref=top_trail">Sixsisters</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and tree care. The first Arbor Day took place in Nebraska in 1872; it was the idea of J. Sterling Morton, a journalist and pioneer who came from Detroit to the then treeless plains of Nebraska in 1854. Morton and his wife, both nature lovers, quickly planted trees, shrubs and flowers at their new home. Like other homesteaders, he missed the trees of his former landscape, but he also recognized that trees were important as windbreaks to prevent soil loss, as well as for fuel, shade, and building materials. Morton used his position as a journalist, and later, as secretary of the Nebraska Territory, to advocate for trees and tree planting. <br />
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"On January 4, 1872, Morton first proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called 'Arbor Day' at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture. The date was set for April 10, 1872. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals for planting the largest number of trees on that day. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. Arbor Day was officially proclaimed by the young state's Gov. Robert W. Furnas on March 12, 1874, and the day itself was observed April 10, 1874. In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and April 22, Morton's birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance." (<a href="http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/urban/history_of_arbor_day.htm">http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/urban/history_of_arbor_day.htm</a>) The most common day for observing Arbor Day today is the last Friday in April.<br />
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In 1972, on the 100 year anniversary of the first Arbor Day, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation was established to promote education about and conservation of trees. For more information about Arbor Day and to learn more about trees - their identification, protection, planting and care, visit the Foundation's website, <a href="http://www.arborday.org/">http://www.arborday.org</a>. <br />
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In celebration of the wonderful tree, let's read <a href="http://www.yourtruenature.com/">Ilan Shamir's</a> insightful poem, <i>Advice from a Tree</i>, while we see how BBEST team artisans illustrate the beauty of our leafy friends. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Advice from a Tree</b></span><big><b><big><b> </b></big></b></big></div><div style="text-align: center;">by Ilan Shamir</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Dear Friend,</i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Stand Tall and Proud</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Sink your roots deeply into the Earth</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.173254854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.173254854.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55963395/original-watercolor-painting-fall-forest"><i>Fall Forest Original Watercolor Painting</i></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pfdoriginalartworks?ref=top_trail">pfd Original Artworks</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b><i>Reflect the light of a greater source</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Think long term</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Go out on a limb</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Remember your place among all living beings</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.87250653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.87250653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/29975973/fused-glass-tree-of-life-6-pendant"><i>Fused Glass Tree of Life Pendant</i></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chris1?ref=top_trail">Designs by Christine</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Embrace with joy the changing seasons</i></b> <br />
<b><i>For each yields its own abundance</i></b> <br />
<b><i>The Energy and Birth of Spring</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179743384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179743384.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57900597/birches-original-watercolor-painting">Birches - Original Watercolor Painting</a></i></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yankeegirl?ref=top_trail">Yankeegirl</a><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Growth and Contentment of Summer</i></b> <br />
<b><i>The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><b><i> </i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181705681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181705681.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54747192/autumn-enchantment-original-watercolor"><i>Autumn Enchantment Original Watercolor Painting</i></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreatorsPalette?ref=top_trail">The Creators Palette</a><i><br />
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</i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Feel the wind and the sun</i></b> <br />
<b><i>And delight in their presence</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Look up at the moon that shines down upon you</i></b> <br />
<b><i>And the mystery of the stars at night.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.153530911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.153530911.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50066978/special-sale-this-week-original-16-x-20">Full Moon Across the River Painting</a></i></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/heronkate?ref=top_trail">Heron Kate</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b><i>Seek nourishment from the good things in life</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Simple pleasures</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Earth, fresh air, light</i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Be content with your natural beauty</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Drink plenty of water</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Be flexible</i></b> <br />
<b><i>Remember your roots</i></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Enjoy the view!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>For more about Ilan Shamir and his nature advice, tree-planting greetings, and nature-inspired journals and cards, please visit <a href="http://www.yourtruenature.com/">http://www.yourtruenature.com</a></i></b></div>The Filigree Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469002234781845068noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-74616274155992602852011-04-27T10:25:00.001-04:002011-04-27T10:27:16.712-04:00I do, I will,<p align="justify">I am a few days premature but the frenzy is in full swing as we head towards Friday, 29 April 2011.  What is special about that particular Friday?  You might well ask!!!!  It is the day that we in the UK will celebrate a royal – NO! THE Royal wedding of the decade.  That of Prince William and Kate Middleton or Catherine as she will be known henceforward.</p> <p align="justify">Unfortunately, my wedding invitation got lost in the post so I will not be going to London.  As a result, our company will not be providing the chair covers for the reception at Buckingham Palace!  Hurmppph!</p> <p align="left">The last royal wedding ceremony I sat through was just thirty years ago.  That was when Prince Charles and Diana were married at St Paul’s Cathedral. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02sVCtHvu6i7EffcRoczTPeQzBCdLbaBKqymoIxAw9PIWd8-TIQOsBGJrwwySl860KE9woRUgXumqJbXwmaVdDoX1xlMJen6zv6SuH_a6-MwbjM9aYlUTJOJUeNR608G9tVub0REJxn6q/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-top-width: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; float: left; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="109" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2yayxqEwrIStqzUfIfpK7n8ztXOqUBRf8pyCikY5DuBDmmAtwWM8OXveezAu242wpjR0Ji8j-OxTUNpM5wP3VER7IuY5qTHUT-wRdxhdnL5aen8s_0VwZFKvSaMqn4DoXRR5ogwZrmyk/?imgmax=800" width="164" align="left" border="0" /></a>Here you can see them after the ceremony as they were about to reach their carriage which would take them to Buckingham Palace</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> In total contrast, at the time, I was living in <em>Muscat, Oman in the Gulf</em>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbJkTkpANAd3D1T5PmizJliANttD_dNulz2wXTbq12WwGgx5zaxobIVPdRkLUOdLkB_eu4Y96Ac9rNRui8_ZEN2ujwoLkAoAiXKp7lEvz5OEl9VZKWWYglZ-RL5HB-X6jlf-gPnShmFC3/s1600-h/image%5B5%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-top-width: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; float: right; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="164" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnJlKMPtI/AAAAAAAAB1s/XM4dZMacMrY/image_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="131" align="right" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">I had been invited along with several other likeminded people to join in the festivities by meeting up in the Intercontinental Hotel in Muscat,  in a specially laid out room which had a large TV monitor so that we could all follow the joyous occasion. </p> <p align="left"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnKOkXW-I/AAAAAAAAB1w/LqMV5akOz6U/s1600-h/image%5B8%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-top-width: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; float: left; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="112" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnKo_O27I/AAAAAAAAB10/11-7oSkQk1w/image_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="164" align="left" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="left"><em>Intercontinental Hotel, Oman</em></p> <p align="left">At the appropriate time waiters came along with glasses filled to the brim with sparkling, fizzy champagne and canapés.  When the happy Royal couple came out on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to meet the populace, we all drank their good health.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnLPSPtpI/AAAAAAAAB14/Qjb_WMiHbW4/s1600-h/image%5B11%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-top-width: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; float: right; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="110" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnLuOcbPI/AAAAAAAAB18/0qVWObKWD78/image_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="164" align="right" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><em>The wedding party appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace</em></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">This time we will be raising a glass or two of the bubbly stuff in celebration but, at our bolt hole.  Needless to say, our TV will be on all day so that not a minute is missed!  I so love a good wedding!!!  I even bought some delicious snacks for eating during the day and in the evening we will have a ‘surf and turf’ BBQ.  By the time I go to bed I shall be well and truly wedded out!!!</p> <p align="justify">However, if you are a romantic, as I am, perhaps you may wish to follow this link <a title="http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/" href="http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/">http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/</a> although I am sure there will be ample footage wherever you may live.</p> <p align="justify">Obviously, since we will not be at the wedding I will have to return their wedding present.  However, whilst deciding what to give I did come across some great ideas from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?q=bbest+team">BBEST team</a>.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72210077/now-and-forever-toasting-flutes?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=bbest+wedding&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Now and Forever Tasting Flutes</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/GlitznGlass?ref=ls_profile">Glitznglass</a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnMLeLySI/AAAAAAAAB2A/bAvpUy8ZKAc/s1600-h/image%5B14%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EeGRS0Ovtb_yPiZttsv5M8hIieXy9snSRaprF7uHiVWDipEJQ2Ylmu7bOGb4KxEUdkFrSyISAckTSNfTr8PEX0r2daYEvSztSNinEUVOGWXlr-IpX8v6wAkYPnV3GbELbxgQIMuBD8-G/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67660223/purity-white-rose-polymer-clay-earring?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=bbest+wedding&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Purity White Rose Earrings</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MagdaleneJewels?ref=ls_profile">Magdalene Jewels</a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksvVZgTwKUnnV_coTFe6vqQfx0AqIE7JKYCJgX9j16ZGiVF18gdWXeVjUpOVVtMk8F02yhGeqQdLkArKHLb0iaFDLJdFOS0QlLEfTuhzHqEOFxWl3WHjTTVfwSH7g6ow3MV5PhabJXzlW/s1600-h/image%5B17%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiQZ08i_Nf76zF2olh6uBJPYXOjTyyYgdZV90TV2-n9qQvsp3vhoPldV3HhIZuIv0X4Zn82m2mGKWFJb6Cy2hhnqr2M0DSua0RC3PAO7WKUoRzq9wkNH4Zbd7UzPYMuANvOKMSn-3pxGg/?imgmax=800" width="185" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/19623723/white-cake-candle-highly-scented-ajs?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_query=bbest+wedding&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">White Cake Candle</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ajscountrycottage?ref=ls_profile">AJScountrycottage</a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zK12GVcIxv8/TbgnPtcHGOI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/SVChs2bQhio/s1600-h/image%5B20%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="139" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi534ylVYRH506sCczvo5VGxGYMA4FiaUMAPQIEb8_O-r9ITjZUjGy87rXDZIrmX4Eg_OfnrqRktBB5g1-IplPt_EZECDOC8OmFI8v_KYah3IWUzNpDtbOsSnbTO0BLt6grD-79CsTS3UrW/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/18564601/victorian-bride-freshwater-pearl-brass?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=bbest+wedding&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Victorian Bride earrings</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/thefiligreegarden?ref=ls_profile">Filigreegarden</a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyJv6bkj6KpHGKyWw2_T072jdSJ7JKyT0NMKtVsqnUjmJ-kbwPZzbKukHGcMCLoI1cVNbQGcEeDmOuQLnNiR_BGGm4AgT100WkYMnV4T35VO0JIr1XW-4oq5_p8QIVywioQrvo62gd8jG/s1600-h/image%5B23%5D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; background-image: none; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="195" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MvFrO6p9qgyhXtHIn0W_ESGouo_pGmjiw6R6RimAW_UC3kZUukiwNG2mXJ6vbnqI46dHqN_59g4g3jrRm_7rQBoLiKzvTemJdlHZbqu9uyQ7gaKePrYSmvU0yVeeOipx-dqQ1r3OKzf0/?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Just a few of the amazing selection of items you can view when you look for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?q=bbest+team">BBEST team</a> on Etsy.</p> <p align="justify">Meanwhile, please raise your glasses to our royal couple on their wedding day, Friday, 29 April 2011.  They have given us all a special holiday too so that we can celebrate in style!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565885272016840734.post-90886035818014668212011-04-04T01:36:00.003-04:002011-04-04T17:15:36.415-04:00Calendar Fun<p>Have you ever googled special days and weeks for a particular month? There are quite a few sites that list celebrations for different weeks of the month as well as for nearly every day of the month. When checking out April, I was excited to find days for recognizing librarians, taking your child to work day, poetry day, astronomy day, and pet day, just to name a few. Another site listed the jewel and flower for the month. I made a list of a few of my favorites, matching them with the talents of members of our Boomers and Beyond team. </p> <br /> <p align="center">April’s Jewel is the Diamond</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="514"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="156"> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZo07_DclTI/AAAAAAAACyo/ic6--4U8uNE/s1600-h/diamonds%20pixiemarket.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="diamonds pixiemarket" border="0" alt="diamonds pixiemarket" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlYyJ6YTWI/AAAAAAAACys/zwuwd-29qRM/diamonds%20pixiemarket_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="144" height="180" /></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="137"> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlYyuS6XOI/AAAAAAAACyw/Rf83mcHGgG4/s1600-h/diamonds%20jstinson%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="diamonds jstinson" border="0" alt="diamonds jstinson" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlYzNUznPI/AAAAAAAACy0/CNYUC5jPYlk/diamonds%20jstinson_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="186" /></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="219"> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlYzRKurII/AAAAAAAACy4/UM92geTOaWg/s1600-h/diamonds%20magdalenejewels%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="diamonds magdalenejewels" border="0" alt="diamonds magdalenejewels" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_I4b3Q6uuOk0TdW4jyd7YlUKVPMatQG0yCLfOc5WIDGiB37PKNJ9VNE3E_8tieqalsZeEqtuRUwGTbCF-0LKHpVAiShHuBs6_kHp_DMirZKz09yc8t4zLWFVuDxcFrwAozlldMhvmWs/?imgmax=800" width="154" height="181" /></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="156"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.pixiemarket.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size: 78%">www.pixiemarket.etsy.com</span></a></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="137"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.jstinson.etsy.com/">www.jstinson.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="219"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.magdalenejeweles.etsy.com/">www.magdalenejeweles.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p align="center"> <br />The Daisy is April’s Flower</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="510"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="157"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY0GDg5hI/AAAAAAAACwY/v-wfZfsKQ70/s1600-h/daisy%20yankeegirl%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="daisy yankeegirl" border="0" alt="daisy yankeegirl" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY0SWPbPI/AAAAAAAACwc/X-I1juWpV30/daisy%20yankeegirl_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="156" height="122" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="162"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZUxCYEaMlD1pt3n0PmZGvUdG0j47Be7vdfJYKei_AsexwKN0zircQKAJWRFRwCi2Df0cT2CE6RnlolTAE1YlUmnSHaiMie5-pZAEUfydYhm4DvTIvGtdt5Sup1n_dellCCZdtxJHt7w/s1600-h/daisy%20glitznglass%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="daisy glitznglass" border="0" alt="daisy glitznglass" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY1C1cIYI/AAAAAAAACwk/qqdrjy-b1ag/daisy%20glitznglass_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="149" height="176" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="189"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY1NpcyhI/AAAAAAAACwo/ofu7c05q2cw/s1600-h/daisy%20backroomtreasures%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="daisy backroomtreasures" border="0" alt="daisy backroomtreasures" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY1a02XtI/AAAAAAAACws/6kQmkMKVio0/daisy%20backroomtreasures_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="136" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="157"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.yankeegirl.etsy.com/">www.yankeegirl.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="162"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.glitznglass.etsy.com/">www.glitznglass.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="189"><font size="1"><a href="http://www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com">www.backroomtreasures.etsy.com</a></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <p align="center">Earth Day is Celebrated in April</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="511"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="173"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY18SgbZI/AAAAAAAACww/t83Ef7vqpys/s1600-h/earth%20day%20mysticsilks%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="earth day heronkate" border="0" alt="earth day heronkate" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY3VzyeXI/AAAAAAAACzE/26UOLzgSK5Y/earth%20day%20heronkate_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="152" height="127" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="173"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.mysticsilks.etsy.com/">www.mysticsilks.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="148"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.creatorspalette.etsy.com/">www.creatorspalette.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="188"> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://www.heronkate.etsy.com">www.heronkate.etsy.com</a></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <p align="center">Frog Day</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="511"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="166"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/TZlY3u9jfZI/AAAAAAAACxI/90zSnGUzRFE/s1600-h/frogs%20jillstreasurechest%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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