Let's Smile About This, Shall We?!

 (Saddle Leather and Grey Denim Fabric Panel Shoes by ARAMAshoes)

      Okay...lots to share today! Shoes and everything smile-worthy!! ^_^

      Aren't those the cutest shoes?!!...And, frankly, I like those colorful socks they were photographed next to in the header photo too!! ^_^ Although they might be a bit too colorful for formal occasions. :-)

      I'm sharing the shoes because they were one of the things I singled out to show off from this etsy treasury below...

 (Summer163 - Etsy Treasury by Elena Ch)

      So many cool items are in there!...including these ankle boots! (below)...

(Two Tone Grey & Black Leather Designer Ankle Booties by WalkByAnatDahari)

       ...and my crochet rose button necklace! :-) ...

(Crochet Rose Button Necklace by wuglyees)

      It was so nice to see one of my necklaces get some love! :-) ... But then...

 (Sterling Silver Earrings with Diamond-Shaped Roman Glass by MichalDesigns)

      ...these earrings (above) ... and my other crochet button ribbon necklace (below) also got picked for a treasury!!! :-) ...

 (Crochet Button Flower Ribbon Necklace by wuglyees)

(End of Summer -Etsy Treasury by Spillija)

      It was an 'end of summer' treasury. :-) ... So, see there! There are some nice things that happen on Mondays...besides more crochet time I mean. :-))

      In fact, what could be better than having two of your items picked on the very same day to be in individual etsy treasuries?! ^_^ I'll tell you what!...having 'three' of your items picked on the very same Monday to be shown off in 'three' individual etsy treasuries!!! ^_^ Yes, that's right! THREE!!! :-) My crochet baby blanket...

 (Soft Baby Blue Shell Ruffle Crochet Blanket by wuglyees)

      ...and this cute teething necklace...

 (Teething Necklace by Rainbowcaterpillar)

      ...got picked for the etsy treasury below!!...

 (My Favorite Things III - Etsy Treasury by Spillija)

      What a great, nice, surprise too!! :-) All of that etsy gallery love, all in one day! :-)

      You would think that since all of my practice hats are done...*I'm waiting for the customer to let me know what color hat they want me to do in what pattern now*...that I would have time to just sit here and bask in the glow of etsy treasuries, right?!.....Nooooooo! ^_^ Today I've been making flowers again!! ^_^

 (Crochet Clutch Back White and Black Flower Pin by wuglyees)

      One of my customers let me know that he was interesting in four specifically colored boutonnieres. :-) So I'm trying to get them in the shop as soon as possible! :-) This white one, with a black center, was one of the requests...

      Of course, I had to go one step further and make a matching 3-layer brooch for the ladies too! ^_^ ...

(3-Layer White and Black Crochet Brooch Flower Pin by wuglyees)

      I'll probably do the same with the other three boutonnieres too. Why not! ^_^

      I guess that's all I have to talk about today!...I could talk about some other stuff that's been in the news lately... like people dying and stuff :-( ...but there's all kinds of talk about those things on the news, and I'm sure you're talked OUT about it! So I'll leave this as a smile-worthy zone and leave you with this...

      Have a good rest of the day, Everybody! :-]

Reasons To Smile

I don't really need a reason,
to let out a great big grin;
But I do from time to time,
just to exercise my chin.

Sometimes I do it just to see
what reaction I will get,
in the places where I've gone,
and the people that I've met.

Sometimes it's just for me!
To amuse some silly thought;
Or to show just how excited
I have been at what I bought.

Sometimes a smile can change my mood,
when weather forecasts make me blue;
Or when I see a baby playing!
Oh yes! Oh Yes! I smile then too!

Truth is, I really don't need a reason.
Frowns just,frankly, aren't my style.
I could sit and write about it,
But even that would make me smile.

Just A Few Cuties To Share!

 (3 Men's Crochet Buttonhole Wedding Flower Pin Boutonnieres by Wuglyees)

      And yes!...I am starting with some cuties from my very own shop! Three small flower boutonnieres that are silver lame', white, and black. I'm hoping you'll give me a break on sharing my own items this time, because I hardly ever do it! I usually just share everybody else's cuties here on the blog! :-] But my shop has been so quiet lately that I have to make sure people know that 'YES!' I am still open for business!...and 'YES!' I do still sell crochet items at a very reasonable price!! ^_^

      In fact, I sell all of my items with FREE SHIPPING to my United States customers now! :-) I wish I could do it for everyone all over the world, but since USPS changed their shipping prices I can't afford to send items outside the U.S. for free! O_O In some cases it would cost me more than my item is being sold for!!

      Anyway!...back to my cuties! :-) 

 (Blue Butterfly Earrings by violasboutique)

      Butterflies are always cute, right?! ^_^ And butterfly earrings?.....CUTENESS personified!! LOL

     Speaking of true cuteness!...

 (Handpainted Woodland and Rustic Ring Pillow by MosMea)

      I've decided that baby hedgehogs on anything is CUTE!! ^_^ And if on your wedding day you have your wedding ring tied to the face of a baby hedgehog......EVEN CUTER!! ^_^

      I don't have to say much about gold and citrine, and whether or not a necklace made out of it is cute, do I?!...DO I?!! :-)) ...

 (Raw Citrine Gemstone Point Pendant by gossamerandviolet)

      I didn't think so!! ^_^

      And last, but not least, for today...

(Crochet Blue Square Scarf Shawl with Tassel by callmemimi)

      It almost pains me how cute this little shawl scarf is!...and that I didn't think to do one like it myself!!! :-) Once again my creative-brained, in-the-box-out-of-the-box, crochet slowness is revealed!! LOL

      So that's it for today! I wish there were more, but all there is...other than this...is naps and tennis! ^_^ Of course, I could complain about my allergies and ailments, or go into detail about my aching joints and headaches. But you don't wanna hear it, and it's not smile-worthy!...except to my hubby! ^_^ I think he's decided that my rantings and sneezing is just more sure evidence that I'm amusing. LOL But he keeps me entertained, and gives tremendous leg and body rubs, so.....I'll keep him! ^_^ Gotta love him!

      Congrats to Petrovic,Sharapova, Murray, Monfils, and Nadal going forward! They've really been playing some tennis Y'all!!! ^_^ I love the French Open!!! ♥ See you tomorrow...hopefully! ^_^

A Little Doze'll Do You!

I enjoy my sleeping, and a doze,
a nap, and such.
In fact I might enjoy a snooze
entirely waay too much!

At any time of day,
you'll find me like a weeping willow.
Head hung low and dragging,
looking for the nearest pillow.

No, there's nothing wrong.
I'm not depressed. I've still got bounce!
And I can stay awake and be
quite witty when it counts!

But I have been awake for things
when I could have been asleep.
And now my time's so valuable
I don't treat it like it's cheap.

My sleeping, dozing, napping,
is to my life a special key.
It unlocks and refreshes
and dispels anxiety!

Most people try to fill up
every hour in the day.
But me, I'd rather be asleep
and waste it all away.

There's plenty hours left
for all the flit and play and chore.
An hour for a nap right now?!
Why not?! There's 24!!     

Treasure For The 'Virtual' Date!

 (Decorative Pillow Cover by earthmothermosaics)

      This is a Friday that was 'MADE' to 'get away'!!...Dark...rainy...windy...and fiddling around with my positive attitude a little too much!...So, 'Get Away?!....Oh Yeah! 'Get Away' we will tonight!! We're not going very far though. I'll tell you about it in a minute.

     First I wanna share the treasure...or should I say 'treasury'...that caught my attention!...

 (Handmade Coffee Mugs by claylicious)

 (Monarch Butterfly Earrings by PeriwinkleNuthatch)

      The pillow cover, coffee mugs, and butterfly earrings above were a part of the treasury. And my three flower boutonniere pin set was included also...

 (3 Crochet 'Button'-ieres, Small Orange Flower Button Boutonniere Set by Wuglyees)

      The treasury was entitiled "FRESH FINDS'! :-) ...

(Fresh Finds Etsy Treasury by Deb Babcock)

      I only shared a few of the items from the treasury. You can click the above treasury photo and go and check out the rest of the items, if you like. :-) I don't think you'll be disappointed!

     In the meantime, I'll be looking at the news...and shaking my head...*UGH!*...eating some breakfast...and then some lunch ^_^ ...doing some reading...watching some television...rubbing some aches and pains...talking my head off!...and crocheting (as aches and pains allow). :-)

      And later, we'll be heading upstate New York to look at the moon. :-)

 

 (Upstate New York from Sending Postcards Blog)

      Thanks to Mina, from the blog 'Sending Postcards', for reminding us that the sky, and beautiful Fall moons, are always there wherever you choose to have your 'virtual' date at this time of year! ♥ :-)

(Sending Postcards)

       And you all..."Yoohoo! I'm talking to you, blog readers!" ^_^...Have a good weekend!! ♥

The Night We Have A Date

We're  married many years;
Too old to go to bed too late.
We sometimes sit and laugh about it,
on the night we have a date.

Every Friday night is ours;
Time we long anticipate;
When we eat what we've been craving,
on the night we have a date.

We let nothing interfere.
(I recommend this with your mate).
Just focus one night, every week,
as the night you have a date.

Just hold hands, or watch the moon,
make your spouse anticipate,
what the special time will be
on the night you have a date!

Are they dying already?!!!

     I know...you're probably saying to yourself "Wug, why are you showing us dying leaves?!" ^_^ I know you're probably saying that because that's what I would be saying too!!...Well, let me tell you why.

     The reason is because I can't believe they're dying this fast?!! I mean...it's just the beginning of August! Summer isn't even over yet!...Yet already...while the hummingbirds are still chasing each other, and another set of hummingbird babies are no doubt in the works...the leaves are starting to show signs of Fall (Autumn)!!

     WOW! Out with the old, and in with the new....so fast!! O_O Is it just here in our area, I wonder?!
 

      Oh well...there's nothing I can do about it! That's the way life 'rolls'! ^_^ So, I'm just gonna get my mind ready to enjoy the un-obstructed view of my backyard trees, which are gonna be really easy to see pretty soon when the tree goes leaf-bare!! :-)

     And I'm gonna remember that no matter what happens, I'll still have foliage to look at...sorta. ^_^ Flower foliage!......of the crochet thread variety! ^_^ 

     Well!!...What kind of flowers did you think I'd be talking about?! LOL You know I'm practically allergic to the sound of my own voice!...not to mention being allergic to anything that's growing outside right now!!! ^_^
 

      Anyway! LOL...These are a few of my latest creations. I'm gonna list them in the shop later this afternoon.

     This morning I have some 'other', more spiritual, business to take care of! :-) If you lived in my area, or if I knew your phone number, you might have a personal visit! ^_^ So, I'm off to take care of that. I think it's gonna be a good day!...You have a good day too!!

Light

I wait most every morning
to see soft light coming through the trees;
To see the darkness pierced by shadows,
making clarity a tease.

I wait most every morning,
knowing darkness will give way;
Hoping sunrise won't forget me,
and my night will soon be day.

I wait most every morning,
for the thick black blanket's night
to flip back and uncover
all the brilliant rested light!

I've never been disappointed.
Light always manages to appear.
And I always smile and wave and holler:
"Hello Light! I'm over here!"

'Wacky Wednesday'.....Thursday!

 (8x10 Red Poppy Flowers Photograph by BasicDesign)

      What a day it was yesterday at Wimbledon!!!! O_O And I'll tell you right now, if you don't wanna know what happened because you have it taped to look at later, consider this your SPOILER ALERT!!!!...because I'm gonna talk about it in a minute!...Yes I am!! ^_^

       In the meantime, let me share the few cute things I found on Etsy, and the custom boutonnieres I worked on last night! :-) First, the 'eye-catchers'...and 'nose'-catchers!! ^_^ ...

 (AIR - Paper Cut and Paper Sculpture - Photographic Reproduction Art Card by ArtPapier)

       Isn't that a cool art card (above)?!! :-) Look at the detail...the little men hanging on to each dandelion spur!!...*Teehee*...And below, the detail of the feet, sneakers, and butterfly!! :-) ...

(QUESTION ANSWER - Paper Cut and Paper Sculpture - Photographic Reproduction Art Card by ArtPapier)

       I love finding new and creative card shops!! :-)

       And look at this cute music box (below)!!...

 (Wooden Italian Music Box by FindsFromYesteryear)

      I don't see music boxes around that much anymore. When I was a kid, everybody I knew over the age of 15 had one!! :-] ... The music and flowers on top of this one really make it special! :-)

     And then there's this really creative and sassy necklace (below)!...

(Party Dress Leather Necklace with Bronze Shoes by FluffyHedgehog)

     I want these kind of necklaces...unusual and creative...to get more popular!....Then maybe...I hope, I hope, I hope! ^_^...my crochet necklaces can get a showing too! ^_^ ... The little dress in this necklace (above) is adorable!...but the shoes....Ah!...they were an inspired addition to the necklace! :-)

     Moving on!...I have to talk about how thankful I am that 'ALL OF A SUDDEN my shop is getting sales again!! YAY!!! And not a moment too soon!! I was beginning to think that maybe I was gonna have to get out of the crochet boutonniere business, and get into the homemade Shepherd's pie and custom cheesecake business in order to make some fast money!! ^_^

     Okay....not really. Who needs kitchen and food inspectors in their life on top of everything else?....NOT ME!! LOL...But if I had to.....I would've!!!!! ^_^ Instead I have loyal and faithful repeat customers!!! :-) ...Better!....MUCH better!!! ^_^

      Here's one of the orders....done! :-) ... 3 crochet button boutonnieres, in the colors chosen by the customer!...

     I have these color boutonnieres already in the shop, with the fold-able metal fastener on back. Upon request though, I customize them with buttons or a brooch pin on the back of them too!...and in whatever colors needed...You can check out my Wuglyees shop boutonnieres HERE if you're interested.

     I'm still working on another custom order, and I've got a shipment to go out this morning also, so I gotta go!! O_O ... First though, let me tell you about the 'Wacky Wednesday' at Wimbledon yesterday!!! I'd never seen anything like it....EVER!...and I probably never will again!

      As if it hadn't been bad enough on Tuesday that my 'baby boy', Rafael Nadal (#5 ranked), lost in the first round to a player I had never even seen play before, Steve Darcis, yesterday's Tuesday fare was waaaaaaaay worse! O_O

    A bunch of people 'retired' from play due to injuries. Here's the list:

-John Isner (#18 ranked)

-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (#6 ranked)

-Marin Cilic (#10 ranked)

-Victoria Azarenka (#2 ranked)

    And then top players, who you thought were gonna be around until at least the semi-finals at the end of next week, started dropping like flies!! O_O Or should I say...started getting beaten like dusty rugs!!!...Here's the list:

-Caroline Wozniacki (#9 ranked), was beaten by Petra Cetkovska

-Lleyton Hewitt  was beaten by Dustin Brown

-Ana Ivanovic (#12 ranked) was beaten by Eugenie Bouchard

-Maria Sharapova (#3 ranked) was beaten by Michelle de Brito

-Roger Federer (#3 ranked) was beaten by Sergiy Stakhovsky

 (From Facebook)

         All of this happened in ONE DAY!!! O_O

     If you don't usually watch tennis this won't mean anything to you. But if you do...your chin is probably on the ground just like mine!!!...I've got a whole week and a half of tennis to go...and I don't have many left to root for!!...But no worries...I'll find somebody!!! ^_^ 

     Besides...the losers are headed home!! That's probably not so bad considering how busy their schedules are week to week usually!!

      And me?!...I may be so busy crocheting that I don't notice anyway!!!....Yeah....RIGHT!!! Ha! Ha!...We'll see! :-) Have a good day everybody!! 

Home

The place where I am at my best.
A place of calm and peace and rest.

The place from which I never roam.
'Cause it's in my heart, this place called home!