Monday, March 30, 2009

Mondays Suck Animals Don't!

Yup, it's Monday again.....and after a nice warm-for-the-season weekend, it's back to being cold.
Today we're looking at another Maverick, only this time he's a handsome horse! He belongs to my best friend, Tanya. After his racing days were over, Tanya took him to give him a well deserved rest! He now spends his days hangin' in a field lovin' life! Tanya's son, Ethan, likes to help out with is care, we're not sure how much help he is, but he likes it none-the-less!



Make sure to send me a picture of your pet and I'll post it on Mondays! keep them coming!

Saturday, March 28, 2009

new wedding stuff

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend - the weather is beautiful here in Southern Ontario! I've been working on some wedding jewellery of late ('tis the season!) So this is more of a photo blog post today.....enjoy!
This one is made with fresh water pearls in different shades of green.
Matching earrings.
Same fresh water pearls - different design.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

For all the dog lovers!

I wanted to share this article from the Toronto Star with everyone. It's about a woman (Andrea Fitzpatrick) who was laid off from her executive job at Bell Canada and how her dog helped her to change her life and see what she was really meant to be doing. She is now a self taught photojournalist and an excellent one at that. Andrea writes 2 blogs Finding Sirius and The Charlie Project which almost always makes me cry. Anyway, if you're a dog lover you much check out the blogs, I'm obsessed with them and check them daily!
Marty approves!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Mondays suck Animals Don't!!

Happy Monday - with Monday comes fun animal post!

Today we're looking at Kodie. Kodie has a special place in my heart, we took a road trip together a few years back when his momma was living in Hoboken, New Jersey to re-unite the two. His momma, my friend Stephanie, was an intern at a hospital in New York City and couldn't bring him for the initial move, so another friend and I drove him out there a little while later. You couldn't have asked for a better road trip pal. He even charmed the border police. We attached all his little toys and treats to his halter like a little hobo, it was adorable. Kodie is now resting in peace, but we still love him and think of him often. He was a happy, fun dog and we miss him. Love you Kodie!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

I created a treasury!

ok, so after painfully waiting and waiting for the exact time for the number of treasuries to get down below 222, I finally snagged a spot and created a treasury (in treasury west). I stuck with the cowboy theme, check it out here



Also wanted to inform everyone that Rock On Accessories has been accepted at a few fairs - the first being the Bloomin' Earth Eco Fair. It is a fair showcasing unique creations from Local artists, reworking junk + thrifted items into beautiful one of a kind accessories for you and your home. If you're in the kitchener area - come check us out on April 25, 2009 8am - 2pm
Kitchener Market - Kitchener ON


On May 31 we will be in Thornhill at the Creators' Marketplace Show & Sale 2009
May 31, 2009 10am - 6pm
Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave Thornhill ON


you can click on links to the right as well.

Hope to see some of you around!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Mamma's Don't Let Your Babies...

...Grow Up to be Cowboys...
I'm going through a cowboy stage right now.....oh who am I kidding, I love everything cowboy...always have. So I thought I'd show you some cowboy inspired Etsy items I'm lovin' right now.
Check out this sweet upcycled cowboy boot purse! Great way to re-use items and keep them out of the landfills! It's from PurseinBoots - awesome shop name too!



and how cute are these crochet cowboy booties from TwentySecondStreet! I love them! I need a baby to buy them for!



well, you can't have a cowboy collection without a cowgirl pin up and this necklace from NostalGems kicks major pin up girl ass. LOVE it!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Mondays Suck Animals Don't

Sorry everyone I'm a little late with this post - it's been a super busy weekend that overflowed in to Monday.
so here is this Mondays Animal of the week!

Meet Maverick! He's from Barrie ON and he clearly thinks he's the sexiest kitty around! he like to lounge on his favorite chair in a sexy pose to attract all the lady kitties. He thinks they enjoy his bare belly.
What cutie!
thanks Jill for passing his picture on to me for everyone to enjoy!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Great Lake Swimmers

For those of you who know me, you know I love the Great Lake Swimmers.....a lot....and my cousin all the way in Truro, Nova Scotia is seeing them live tonight, so in tribute to the Swimmers and my cousin, I thought I'd post my favorite song for you all to hear! So enjoy!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Mondays suck!

I have been a bad blogger, I had such a brutal week and weekend that I just didn't have time to post! my apologies!
So in honour of Mondays sucking, I am starting a "Mondays Suck, Animals Don't" feature! Every Monday I'll feature an adorable animal, you can submit your pictures to me, and I'll feature them.
I'll start with my dog Marty.


This was taken 2 years ago when I came home from work and found him in this condition. He had decided to get a snack from the garbage can and got his head stuck in the lid. I can't tell you how hard I was laughing. As you can see he was quite embarrassed....



So send me a picture or two of your favorite pet (or any animal really) and give me a little history on them and I'll feature on them on Monday's Suck, Animals Don't.
thankfully Monday is almost over :)

Monday, March 2, 2009

For the love of all things handmade...


For those of you who haven't yet heard of the documentary called Handmade Nation, it's a movie you should see. Especially if you love handmade and love to promote locally handmade items. It's a documentary that follows artists, crafters and designers across the US, showing how they do their work, when and if they quit their day jobs and how they feel about the handmade movement. You get an inside peek at what they do, how they do it, what they gave up to do it and the passion that goes in to their work!

This from their webpage…
*"Handmade Nation documents a movement of artists, crafters, and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk, and DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art. Fueled by the common thread of creating, Handmade Nation explores a burgeoning art community that is based on creativity, determination, and networking”.*
It's truly an inspiring documentary, it'll make you want to find the inner artist in you! I recommend it to anyone with even a tiny desire to create things and also to those who love to buy creative, handmade things.
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