When Good New Year's Resolutions Go Bad

When doing a little spring cleaning last weekend (better late than never as grandma used to say) I stumbled upon a list of New Year's resolutions and I noted a couple things right away.

First of all most of this list could be from any year of my life (what is it I am doing with the 365 days we get?) and my penmanship has gotten really awful!

Since half of 2009 has bitten the dust let's take a look at a few and see where we stand:

1. Learn about wine

(people assume because I work with cork that I am some kind of wine expert as if I drink all the wine that my little corks used to store - but I only know that it comes in 2 colors - I do know my wine coolers, though)

2. Stop talking to family and friends about Etsy all the time

(I think this problem has gotten worse actually - when the neighbors' kids ask you if you have been on the front page lately you know things have gotten bad)

3. Stop eating so much guacamole

(I hear it's good fat and ok now, right?)

4. Join a gym

(check)

5. Go to gym

(hmmm....)

6. Read a biography of Amelia Earhart

(I can't believe I still know nothing about Amelia Earhart- other than the mystery of her death- I am actually going to do this one- like seriously)

7. Learn a skill that hubby usually does

(I was realizing that I kind of "let" him do certain things around here - I mean he should be doing something right? But they are things that I need to know how to do, too. Like I don't know exactly where the water meter is under the house or how to turn the water off down there - stuff like that - stuff that could come in handy one day - not that I'm planning to push him off the roof or anything...)

8. Stop eating out during the week

(the economy took care of this one for me)

9. When complimented on something I'm wearing, don't say "Oh, I got this at Marshall's for $5.99."

(I rarely get compliments like this anymore, so this problem solved itself, too.)

10. Be off the computer by 8PM

(I am breaking this one right now)

But, at least I am consistent and I am sure "be more consistent" is on here somewhere too and actually finding this list seems a step in the right direction.



1. Bad Ass Ballerina Tunic by Gaia Conceptions
2. Amelia by Purrr
3. Spoon Rest Wine Bottle by Combustion Glassworks
4. Ask Me Tomorrow Earrings by AlamodeStuff
5. Avacado Earrings by OneSelf
6. What She Sees by PoetSummer
7. Vintage Alarm Clock by Ethanollie

More Hump Day Honey

Some total random awesomeness to get us through the middle of this week. Who can resist English Dept's gorgeous bolero, some amazing recycled eggshell (as in the little chickie's birthplace and not the color) stationary by Nicolas Cheng, Unconventional Ida's amazing world by K. Smith, Cristina Pires' stunning dress made from a vintage 60's fabric, do-it-yourself mix and match felt stools, some genius recycled drawer shelving (have to try this!), and some fun Flip and Tumble shopping bags.









Awesome macraMe Owl Necklace Giveaway CLOSED

And the winner is (by random number generator between 1 and 196 = 85) Rachel Herzog! Rachel has a wonderful Etsy shop and a beautiful website called Tickleworm - so check them out. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Two amazing Argentine firecrackers (and sisters); Mariana and Paula, are famous for their little macrame owl necklaces on Etsy. Their shop macraMe is totally unique and wonderful!

Mariana and Paula say that throughout history and across many cultures, owls have held people in fascination and awe.

Folks (like me) who can't tell a sparrow from a chickadee can recognize an owl.

MacraMe make their gorgeous necklaces in every color and they are simply stunning. I have one that I love and if you are the lucky ducky winner here you will love yours, too!





WHAT YOU GET:
One lucky winner will receive one orange macraMe owl necklace handmade by macraMe in Argentina!

HOW TO WIN:
This one is easy, peasy -just leave a comment below with your contact information

For additional entries:

(5) Follow my blog
(5) Twitter this post
(5) Blog about this contest; linking to this post

Let me know if you have done these things so I can give you additional entries. This contest is open to everyone (worldwide shipping).

DRAWING:

MIDNIGHT on Saturday, July 25th!

Etsy Project Embrace

Etsy Project Embrace is a way for Etsy buyers and sellers to make a donation to the American Cancer Society in honor of Laura Slocum an Etsy artist currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

Sellers can tag an item in their shop with the one word tag etsyprojectembrace and donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of that item to the fundraiser.

Buyers can support this fundraiser by searching the tag EtsyProjectEmbrace and choosing to make a purchase of one of these sponsored items.

Etsy Project Embrace was created to support Laura by increasing awareness and raising funds for cancer research.

Laura is a real firecracker and an amazing artist and mother and I am very proud to call her my friend.



Another amazing Etsy artist and wonderful friend; Lynn of UnaOdd is also currently undergoing treatment for cancer and my own donations are made to support Laura and Lynn and in memory of our dear friend Andrew Hampel.

Just a small sample of the dozens of Etsy sellers' amazing donations that you don't want to miss: