It Was A Good Day To Relax!

 (Wooden Wall Sign by LettersbyLeslie)

      I'm in such a relaxed state today that I almost forgotten that I hadn't done a blog! ^_^  And since I don't have much to say anyway.....*yawn*...I'm just gonna share some Etsy relaxation, and call it a day! :-)

      I heard a great talk at my meeting today, got my head scratched by hubby, watched some flash-backs of the week of tennis at Wimbledon, and ate some pinto beans, beef, and cornbread for dinner. :-] It's been a wonderfully relaxed day at home.

 (3.5" x 12" Wood Sign by simplycutecreations)

      Now I'm gonna sit and have a cup of tea with the hubby, and head off to bed...*yawn*...

(Relax, it's Teatime - Digitally Coloured Pencil Sketch Art Print by puikeprent)

      Tomorrow a new week begins again...at a full run, I'm sure! So I'm gonna enjoy these last few hours of relaxation...And I hope you do too! :-] And have a good week, Everybody! ♥

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

A Little Color For The Boring!

 (Hand Knit Wool Socks by AnitasHandmade)

      Not the socks. No! The socks aren't boring! They're colorfully beautiful, in fact! ^_^ It's my life that's boring right now. :-)) In other words, there's nothing of particular note going on. Certainly not enough to warrant 'interesting' blog posts!...unfortunately for any readers of my blog. ^_^

      Although, today I could tell you all about the thunderstorm we're suppose to be having right now! ^_^ I say 'suppose to be having' because all I see out the window is that it's slightly darker than it was a bit ago, and the wind is moving the tree leaves around a bit. But.....that's it! O_O Not even a smidgen of rain is falling...YET!

      The storm was suppose to start around one O'clock. It's now 5:36 p.m. and.....NOTHING! Not that I'm complaining!! O_O I really could do without a thunderstorm...Really! I'm not 'that' itchy for excitement!! LOL

      A little color, that I found on Etsy, is plenty enough excitement for me!! :-] ...

 (Watermelon Handmade Circle Rug by irynabat25)

      Besides, boring is not so bad. :-) Boring is allowing me to sit and look at tennis all day...with short interruptions for reading, studying, talking to hubby, and napping! ^_^ I'm sure there must be other people who wish their life was as 'boring' as mine!! LOL
      Of course, those people wouldn't want the arthritic pain, and allergies that go with all of this boring! :-)) But you can't have everything just the way you want it, can you?!...If so, I'd be doing all of this boring tennis watching in France right about now!! ^_^ ...

 (Red Linen Tote Bag by lyralyra)

      Anyway, boring or not, here I am...talking my head off just the same! :-))) Sorry. Wanna see some flowers instead?!...Here you go! :-)) ...

 

      Hubby just took this picture. He wanted you to see how much we need the rain from the thunderstorm (the dry patch in the lawn)...but, at the same time, he doesn't want it to cause any damage to his beloved flower bush! :-) ... We're so boring!!! LOL

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

Do You Plan Your Time, Or Are You A Spur Of The Moment Kind Of Person?!

 (Wooden Pen/Pencil Holder Desk Organizer by colorTIMEbyLAIRAM)

      I know it's kind of a deep question for 'Hump Day' (Wednesday), but since I'm a time planner ^_^ I planned it for today!! Also, something came up...again!...this morning between hubby and I, and I thought now would be the time to find out if it's me, or if it's just another one of those cases of "It's not YOU, it's me"! ^_^

       As I tell you what happened I'll share some of the great finds from the Etsy activity feed I found!...

 (Sky Blue Agate and Carved Wooden Bead Bracelet by MySelvagedLife)

      So here's the story...I'm a planner. Wait! I already told you that! LOL...But what I didn't tell you is that my constantly planning and checking to make sure all of my 'ducks are in a row' sometimes drives my husband crazy!!...You see, he's a 'spur of the moment'...I'm talking sometimes LAST MOMENT! UGH!...kind of person. O_O

      I can't tell you how many arguments...Well, maybe argument is too strong of a word...struggles...butting of heads...disagreements...fracases...blow-outs...Okay, I guess arguments does work! ^_^ ...we've had about his timing. Or lack thereof, in my opinion! Grrrr!

 (Fire Opal Brass Teardrop Earrings by NouveauDreams)

      This morning it happened again!...I was getting my schedule set for today's activities, writing my list of 'To Dos', when he interrupted my train of thought to tell me he was leaving early. O_O 

      "What?!...Wait! I need to coordinate some plans with you for later before you leave! O_O And I need you to get some things out of the back room for me!...And there's some things we need to do together that I can't do by myself, and now I'll have to wait on you before I can start them! Ugh! O_O" ... His reaction...as usual:

     "Awww...you can wait a little while, right?!...I have to do something for the boss earlier than usual, and I have to go now!!" ... ME: "Why didn't you give me a 'heads up'?!"...HIM: "I didn't think it would matter."...*steam rising from my head*...I better show you some of my latest crochet pins NOW!!! LOL...

 

 (Crochet Clutch Back Flower Pins by Wuglyees)

 (Tiny Crochet  Clutch Back Lapel/Brooch Pins by Wuglyees)

      Is it a man/woman thing?! Or just a me and my hubby thing?! ^_^ ... I HATE getting things dropped on me at the last minute!! HATE it!!...H-A-T-E!!!! Grrr! And when I make a point of the fact that all he has to do is give me a 'heads up' and I would be fine. He says: "No you wouldn't!!"...I say: "How do you know?! I never get the chance to find out. Stuff keeps getting dropped on me at the last minute!!!" LOL

      I think it's simple courtesy to say: "Hey, Babe...tomorrow morning I have to leave a little earlier than usual."...Obviously my planning ahead for things is not his idea of a great thing to do!! ^_^

      Don't get me wrong, I think spontaneity has it's place! You know, like when he plans a special 'virtual date night', or he brings me an unexpected gift, or when we plan to do something nice for someone else at the last minute!...But, as a general rule, that 'last minute' thing drives me crazy!!!!!

      I don't like to find out that he wants to go out and fix the car at the same time that I thought we were flipping the bedroom mattress, or doing the grocery list, or folding the clothes!...Could I do those things alone?!...Yes!...But when you have it in your mind that you are doing those things 'with' someone, it's really aggravating to find out 'at the last minute' that you're doing them alone!!...especially when, like I do!, you give your husband a 'heads up' the day before, to let him know what you plan to do the next day...and he agrees!!!...but then the next day....HE FORGETS!!!...and says: "Oh Well...you can do it without me though, right?" Grrrr!

       Suffice it to say...as I just did! LOL...I do not like last minute, spur of the moment, plans dropped on me! ^_^ Now if only I could get my husband to think this is as big of a deal as I just alluded to! LOL

(Crochet Pizza Blanket with Baker Chef Hat by jwhizcrochet)

      Rant Over!! LOL...I'm still working on my 'To Do' list for today and I have to do my hair now. :-) {I didn't get the hair cream I needed until late yesterday so that I could do it. So, 'Do Hair' went on the list for today instead. :-)) ...Hubby forgot to pick it up from the store! LOL He had forgotten to get vinegar for me the day before that, and vinegar was the only thing on his mind when he went into the store yesterday...not hair cream! Hair cream required a 'last minute' run! ^_^}

 (Scented Blueberry Parfait Candle by CandlelitDesserts)

      I give him a hard time, but the truth is he has a lot on his plate right now. His job, me, his mom, me, cooking, me! LOL I'm gonna try to ease up a bit on my expectations...while trying to gently get it through his head that I HATE last minute, spur of the minute, things dropped on me!!!!! LOL...Do I need coffee?! ^_^

(Photo of Coffee Shop at Dusk - Fine Art Photo Entitled Blue Dusk - 12 X 18 by CarlaDyck)

      Have a good day, Everybody! :-)

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.     

Busy...Broncos...Scrambling...Seahawks!

 (Moody Blue Photography Wall Clock by SammyPhoto)

     I don't have a lot of time to talk today...*and stop clapping! ^_^*...but I still wanted to share a few things that were on my mind. Call this post "stream of consciousness, or bust"! ^_^ I'll start with the great date hubby and I had last night. There's nothing better than just letting time come to you, instead of you chasing time all day long! Ahhhhhhh!...Relaxing.

     And now today?...not so relaxing. O_O I'm gonna be busy from sun-up to sun-down!!...

 (Busy as a Bee - Vintage Linen Kitchen Towel by fuzzandfu)

     I'll let you know whether that's a good thing or a bad thing tomorrow...Right now I just wanna share a few Etsy items that caught my eye. Starting with these colorful tights!...

 (Ombré Tights in Hand Dyed Electric by BZRshop)

      I love the graduating color! :-) Although I don't think my legs would like them too much at this stage of my life. ^_^ I can see lots of my young friends and relatives wearing them though!...My legs strive to be 'FREE'! LOL Just the thought of how much my temperature would be rising with these tights on makes me wanna run away from the computer screen! LOL

       

     But I might do just fine in the 'heating department' with just my feet covered. :-) ...

 (Denver Broncos Handpainted Shoes by ChromaSouls)

 (Custom Handmade Knit NFL Seattle SEAHAWKS Baby Booties by hart2hartcrafts)

        ...Especially so if I'm watching the Superbowl football game! ^_^ All of that excitement always makes the temperature go up a few degrees!...just because! ^_^ "GO, SEAHAWKS!!" :-)) ...

(Seattle Seahawks Football Beanie with Flower Clip by LittleMimiLulu)

     I'm gonna make a couple of game inspired boutonnieres today. :-) I'll show them to you tomorrow.

     Okay...that's it! Gotta go prepare my mind to get this long day started!...I hope you all have a good day! :-]

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

I'm Still Here!...Cold...But Talking!

(Creative Cartoon Cotton and Linen Pillow by panpanhome)

      Hello Bloggers!...Yes, it's still me! ... No, I haven't gone anywhere yet! ... Yes, I still have things to talk about! ... No, I will NOT stop talking my head off...no matter what they do to me!!! LOL
      The only real thing I have to talk about today though, is 'white stuff'...piles of it that we got last night. Or should I say MORE piles of it! Because we got about 6-8 inches over the weekend, and last night another 4 or 5 inches!! O_O
      This morning the snow that had fallen on the ground is all frozen too! YAY!...NOT! :-)) It's frozen because the temperatures are in the teens!!...Brrrr!...Can't you tell how much fun we're gonna have today?!...*rolling her eyes* ^_^
      But I 'can' say something positive about the white stuff....At least it's not rain!! LOL And at least I don't have to be out in it, trying to shovel it anywhere!! ^_^ I'll leave that to the people paid to do it!...and to my hubby, who has to shovel a bit of it off of the car so that he can take my package to the post office. ^_^
        That's one of the other things I can talk about today...I got an international sale last night, in my Wuglyees Etsy shop! :-) It's been a while since anyone 'across the pond' bought anything from my shop...And I can talk about the cute items I found on Etsy...after I avoided all of the Christmas trees, reindeer, ornaments, and so forth. (All respect to those who do, but I don't celebrate Christmas.) ...
       

(Bracelet Leather Watch by LucyArtBox)

(Southwest Wool Shoulder Purse Bag by timberlineltd)

(Look at the Moon Kitten Cotton and Linen Pillow by panpanhome)

      So, for today, that's all I got! ^_^ Stay tuned. Maybe there will be something tomorrow too! 

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

Coffee, Please.....Before The Doctor!

 (Typography Quote Art Print by chloevaux)

      Yes, I am craving coffee this morning. ^_^ Thank you, Cindy!!...*she offered me a cyber cup earlier this morning. ^_^*...but unfortunately I don't have any home perked coffee in the house, and it appears that the 'fast-food' places are 'on strike' today...something about wages...So, coffee is out for me! I'll have to stick with my old faithful...a hot cup of green tea with honey and lemon...I'm already on it!! ^_^

      I have to get myself in the right state of mind for a blood draw, and a doctor's visit! O_O Everybody's schedules are kinda 'wishy-washy', so I'm on 'stand-by' as to exactly when it's gonna happen. It's suppose to be before the week is out, so today may be the day!...Ugh!

      Just so that all things in my head won't be panic and badness though, let me share some cool items on my 'smile list' from Etsy this morning. :-) ...

 (Instant Download Crochet Tassel Hat Pattern by pixiebell)

 (Vintage Austrian purple and blue Pears Fruit Pin by VintageTreasures4U)

 (Personalized Wooden Red Dog Eco-Friendly Pull Along kids Toy by FriendlyToys)

        Cute, right?! :-) ... And also on my smile list is a custom order for four boutonniere flower lapel pins that I'll start today...if my hand allows I mean. O_O I haven't even picked up a crochet hook for about three days now. But the four boutonnieres he ordered aren't colors I have available in the shop right now, soooooo....club-hand or not, they have to be done!...O-U-C-H!!!

       Also smile-worthy is that I already have all of my studying done for the meeting tonight (Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses). :-) Now I'll be able to crochet...rest...crochet...massage the hand...crochet...take a nap....crochet...etc..!! LOL Ahhhhh! The simple pleasures of my 'old-lady' life! ^_^

      Oh Yeah! O_O Simple.........until the blood has to be drawn!! *sigh!*

(Vintage Syringe by RarityFromAfar)

      Carry On, Y'all! ^_^ Don't mind me with my crazy angst-ridden issues!! LOL Have a good day! I have to go relax my fool self!!! :-) ♥

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

"Virtual' Friday Date Night...Movies?...Or Food?!

 (Audrey Hepburn Typography Art Illustration Print by GeekMyWalL)

      Sorry I'm late getting my post up today, but it's Friday! :-) I deserved to sleep 'in' a little bit this morning, considering the kind of week I've had!...Trust me on that!!...But I'm up now! And I'm mentally fully engaged...for what that's worth! LOL

      My mind is all about what I'm gonna do with my Friday! I'm not in the mood for traveling...Nope. I'm really not. O_O But I am in the mood to go somewhere...cinema-style! :-) ...

 (Vintage Cinema Upholstery Fabric-Half Yard by colorfulfelts)

     "Breakfast at Tiffany's"..."Casablanca"..."Key Largo"..."Meet Me In St Louis"...Just naming movies can get me "Gone With The Wind"! LOL Yes...I think that's what my Friday will be for! Going somewhere in an old black and white classic! ^_^

      My mind is not so 'gone' that I don't want to see some color today though!...

 (Recycled Mini Fruit Rainbow Crayons by art2theextreme)

      And it's not so 'gone' that I don't wanna eat something good! ^_^ It could be some good ripe fruit!...

 (Original Bartlett Pear Still Life Watercolour Painting by BrazenDesignStudio) 

      Or an ice cream sundae!...

 (Banana Split Candle by CountryRichCreations)

      Well...it could be fruit or ice cream sundaes if it wasn't Friday! ^_^ But because it's Friday, and because I found out that my itching didn't have anything to do with bread products! :-)...I think some baked goods are in order today!!...

 (Baking Love Cupcake Muffin Pan and Tiny Measuring Spoons Chain by PenelopesPorch)

      Not a 'LOT' of baked goods!...No!...I have to work my 'bread product intestine' back into shape in order to be able to handle that!! LOL...No. Today it'll just be a cookie or two...

(3 dozen Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies by sugarplusspice)

      ...or three or four! ^_^...

 (2 dozen Spiced Chocolate Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies 

by sugarplusspice)

     This Etsy baker lives right in my state! I could make a run and have my hands on some goodness in no time at all!!! ^_^ I'll keep you posted as to whether today's 'virtual' date stayed 'virtual!...^_^...or whether a pair of running sneakers and a glass of cold milk was involved! LOL

      Have a good weekend, Y'all!!!! ♥

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind. 

Time To Say Goodbye.....*Sigh*

 (Wuglyees)

        Before my 'Goodbye' sounds too dire, let me tell you that it's not a goodbye to a person! It's a goodbye to some items currently in my shop. It's time...*sigh*...time to let them expire and be gone from my online venue.

       The reason is because the U.S. Postal Service has gone waaaaaaay up on the prices for shipping things out of the country. To the point where shipping anything weighty ends up costing ridiculous amounts of money...more than the item itself!!

      Case in point: I shipped a few boutonnieres to the U.K. recently. Usually the same package would've cost me around $5.00 to ship. This time it cost me more than $12.00. MORE than a boutonniere!! O_O And frankly, with the 'Wug' family's current financial down-turn, we just can't afford to be generous with those kind of prices anymore!

      So, I'm gonna have to find some way to sell my scarves and pocketbooks off-line. The shawl in the header photo, which I spent hours and hours on, and which weighs about as much as a small child!,...has to go..."Bye Bye, Pretty Baby." :-(

       And this one has to go too...

      

      It's also a heavy 'baby'!...It's probably all of that love they're so full of! ^_^ 

      For the time being they're still in the shop. But it won't be long before they're gone. Some of the scarves and other items already expired. I'm about to send them packing to a consignment store...or something!
      Here are a couple of the scarves that are about to head out the door too!..
 

      If any of you are interested in them, you can click on the photos and go over to the listing that has the price and the description, size, materials, and so forth...I know I'm gonna end up on the losing end of the deal, with the cost of the shipping being ridiculous, but for the time being I wanted to give my 'babies' an opportunity to go to a good home. And I know that if any of my blog readers bought them they'd be heading off to sunny skies, open fields, and lots and lots of adventure! ^_^
      That's where I headed last night for our virtual date too! :-)  Sunny skies, open fields, and lots and lots of adventure!....Not really. We went to New York! :-)) There were no sunny skies or open fields anywhere! ^_^ But we did have banana splits and refreshing, adventurous naps! :-))
       I got really tired and had to say 'Goodbye' to the big city early...just like I have to say 'Goodbye' to my crochet 'babies' soon...and to you NOW!! ^_^ 'Goodbye!' See you tomorrow! :-)

Ease By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.

It's Time For Double Take Tuesday...And Apparenly For Irritaion!

(8 Inch Square Wall Clock with Vintage Lace and Dots by AbeloClocks)

      When I saw this clock in my friend's "Cool And Minty" treasury...which you can see HERE if you like...I did a double take! I don't think I've ever seen a clock so pretty...so lacy...and so square! :-) 

       I've been doing 'double takes' over a few things lately...I've also been irritated by a couple of things! I'll tell you about them In a minute. ^_^ First though, let me show you the things that made me do a double take yesterday!...

(Crocheted Rose Chintz Victorian TEASET DOILY by RoseFleursCrochet)

      Now, I have made doilies. I think I've even made teacups and saucers...although my memory of 'when' I did that is not so clear. But I've never made anything as involved and pretty as this!!...

     All I can say is WOW!!!...In the Etsy shop description, Gina says that it's made out of 100% Egyptian cotton crochet thread. That it includes a tea pot, a lid, and 12 cups and saucers...with the teacups starched so that they hold their shape. That the teapot will have a lavender sachet tucked inside for fragrance. That there are 95 individually crocheted roses. And that the whole thing is MADE TO ORDER...in a week or so!!...WOW!

       In the above photo it's shown in antique white, with dark and medium violet, and with sage green leaves on the teapot's largest rose. But you can choose the color combinations you want! :-) ...WOW! Talk about 'double take'!!

(Handmade Fabric and Leather Shoulder Bag by Bizmo)

      If you scrolled by the above bag, like I originally did,...look again!...It's not just a brown bag. There's a little doggie on this upholstered art piece!! :-) Soooo cute!!

(Sparkly Purple Lacy Shawl by DEMET)

      And this lacy crochet flower shawl made me do a double take because.....because.....because it's a lacy crochet flower shawl! :-) Nothing else is needed to make me look at crochet flowers again!...Well, the purple helped too! ^_^ I am kind of a sucker for color!

     Case in point, my latest 'colorful' lapel pins...

    ...and my attraction to backyard sunsets!...

     This is a photo of the sunset in the backyard night before last. When I looked out the window it looked like there was a forest fire or something!...until I did a double take and realized it was just a beautiful sunset! :-)

     Too bad sunsets aren't warm enough to melt piles and piles of snow! LOL Although we're due to get some rain later today, so maybe that will wash some of it away! :-]

     Now...to the couple of irritaions! Grrrrr!...One is my dry skin lately!...Why, all of a sudden, does it feel like my face has been put in one of those vacuum seal bags and had all of the air sucked right out of it?!!! O_O I wake up in the morning with dry skin to beat all known dry skin!!

     The sad part is that moisture and lotions and creams only take care of the problem for a short time, and then....the hose of vacuum dryness gets put right back in he figurative face bag!! LOL...UGH! Sooooo irritating for someone known for having nice skin....Yeah....ME!....Old leather face over here!! LOL

      The other irritation is my computer keyboard. My "T" is sticking!!! UGH!...About 2 weeks ago it was the "N"! What's up with this?! Am I gonna have to pound every one of my keys to a pulp in order for them to behave themselves?! O_O ... By the way, this post has taken forever!!! Just look up at how many "T" words are in this post!!!! Grrrrr!...The good thing is that the "N" no longer sicks....Grrrr! I mean sticks! So eventually the "T" is not gonna stick either...or else!!!....No! I don't know what the 'or else' is right now. But I'll think of somehing....Grrrr!...I mean something!!! LOL

    Have a good day, Everybody! :-)

Ease, By Rhyme

To ease my mind,
I jot down a rhyme.

When forced to think,
my brain cells link.

With emotions on paper,
anxieties taper.

With the flow of my pen,
I'm  at peace again.

And to jot down this rhyme,
brought ease to my mind.