Earthy

I didn't actually leave my apartment wearing this, but I thrifted these corduroy pants yesterday and I just had to wear them. I now officially own two pairs of pants! Is this some sort of slow pants revolution? Mayhaps, mayhaps... I feel very 70's in this outfit though, I think it's the high-waisted pants and the earth tones that do it.

Top - Thrifted from Value Village

Pants - Thrifted from Value Village

Moccasins - Sears

Necklace - Made by me

Once again I haven't got much to say. I'm in limbo now, waiting for many things to pass. Mostly I'm looking forward to finally moving back home. I'll still be sad to leave here, but I really hate waiting for changes too. Once I start something, I like having it done yesterday, if you know what I mean.

My makeup will be a tad excessive for going in to work this evening but eh, I have fun playing around with different colours and shades. Half the time I feel like I make myself look like I've got a black eye but sometimes it works out haha. I hope you're all having a good week. Cheers!

Oh happy day!

Well I'm still not feeling quite up to snuff yet - so no outfit post again - but my spirits are still high! I was thrilled today when a college friend of mine contacted me through Facebook, saying she'd seen all my lovely hemp necklaces, and would I be willing to take on a commission from her? Of course! So this weekend I'll be making a special longer necklace for her, particularly, a nursing necklace.

My lovely friend finds herself with child, and she wants me to make her a baby-friendly necklace for her future wee one to clasp in his or her little hands while nursing. And I am honored to do so! I think this necklace will have more love and joy put into it than any yet, and I'm very excited to get started on it.

I just finished tonight one necklace that I'd been working on for several days. It wasn't that it was particularly harder to make, but I just never had the time to sit down and devote the 2 or so hours it takes me to make one all in one sitting! But now it's done, and I'm very happy with how it came out.

The glass pendant is another that I bought on Etsy along with the one on the pink necklace from my last post. I enjoy working with the glass pendants, they add a nice weight to the necklaces and make them hang differently than they otherwise would without them.

I'm also happy to say I made my first sale! An internet friend from way out in British Columbia purchased a necklace from me, making her my first customer. It makes me happy knowing people like what I create, and that the necklaces will be worn and enjoyed.

I promise to get back to outfit posts as soon as I feel better. I miss posting them! I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Cheers!

Full and Glorious

I'm still a bit under the weather, but my spirits are much higher now. I'm floating around on a cloud of lovey dovey happiness and general contentedness lately which is doing my soul and being some real good. I'm also absolutely in love with the word "glorious". It's just so full and warm and round and welcoming. "Glorious" is a glorious word! I think we should all take the time to appreciate the beauty of words and languages more often.

I picked up some supplies last evening for making resin jewelry, and I'm hoping to start messing around with that and maybe making my own pendants to use with my hemp necklaces. Part of my New Year's Resolution is to be a more productive person and to learn more skills etc. and I really love crafting so... hey!

I also finished this necklace last night, and it's in my Etsy shop now! I actually bought the pendant off another artist on Etsy, along with a yellow and an orange one too. They'll be popping up on necklaces soon enough. Oh, and to Claire who asked where I work... I work in a closed-to-public government departmental library. Very. Bland. Haha... But yeah, I'm technically a librarian. :)

I hope you're all having a wonderful week so far. Cheers!

Gypsies always move on

I'm leaving tomorrow, to go visit relatives back home. I'll only be away two nights, but that's internet-less time for me as we'll be staying at my grandparents'. I have a very long drive ahead of me - which usually takes 4 1/2 hours but will likely take 6 with holiday traffic - before I get to relax with family.

Shirt - Smartset

Skirt - Thrifted from Value Village

Leg Warmers - Ardene's

I put together a plate of the truffles I made, to give to my grandmother. They're not the prettiest truffles you've ever seen but they're definitely delicious. Coffee, orange, lemon ginger, cayenne, coconut rum, mint and salted peanut butter flavours, so tasty!



I picked up this skirt at Value Village last night. I had some spare time and figured I should take advantage of another 30% off coupon before it expired on the 24th. I got a couple other good finds, but my closet is so terribly full, I think I may have to go through it and part with some of my less-worn items.

I've got a dozen necklaces listed in my Etsy shop now, and I think I'm going to leave it at that. Or at least try. I really enjoy making the pieces, regardless of whether they sell, and I still have some awesome beads laying around!

 

I likely won't be posting again until after I get home on Sunday, so I'm going to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope this weekend is full of smiles, warmth, love and joy for you all! Cheers!

Pizza and Necklaces

I'm wearing one of the sweaters I picked up at the Value Village with my friend Kirsten last evening. I've been in sore need of more long sleeved but not super heavy sweaters and this one is great.

Sweater - Value Village

Skirt - Smartset, purchased years ago

Tights - Fancy Sox

Leg Warmers - Ardene's

I was actually cutting tags from my purchases today before doing laundry, and came upon one of the original tags. A skirt I'd bought still had its original price tag on it... and my eyes nearly fell out at the sight. I spent less on everything I bought last night (3 skirts, 3 sweaters, 1 night gown and 1 blouse) than what this one skirt sold for originally. Thrifting. Best. Thing. Ever.

How awesome is that?

I made some pizza from scratch for supper this evening. I used to work in a pizza shop back when I was in high school and I picked up the skill of flinging dough. I enjoy being in the kitchen though, making food is always fun, and eating it is even better! This one was super tasty, with pesto sauce, artichoke hearts, tomato, black olives, red sheppard peppers, goat feta and mozzarella.

I also made a few more necklaces. I picked up enough beads at the Sassy Bead shop in the market to make about a dozen or so pieces, and then snatched up some different colours of hemp thread. I'll be good to go for a while.









I'm going to be making some truffles with friends tomorrow, which should be fun. And chocolaty. Very chocolaty. Hope you all have a great weekend too! Cheers!

That Dress and Macrame

I've been mulling over the thought of trying to sell some macrame jewelery. I'm nowhere near an expert at it, but I definitely enjoy making the pieces. And I can't just make and make and make, even if I gave some away, I'd have necklaces and bracelets up to my ears.

Dress - Thrifted from the Value Village

Leggings - Who knows?

Black Shirt - Smartset

Not to mention I'm a person who usually just wears the same few pieces everyday, rather than different ones, which means most of my jewelery gets little use as is. I think it's worth a shot anyway.

I wore the dress without its matching belt, and I think I like it better this way. The belt sort of gave it a kimono kind of look I wasn't super keen on. I may try using the belt in other outfits though, because it's still pretty awesome.







These first two necklaces are my own personal ones and I won't be parting with those, but it gives you an idea. I know a lot of people out there are selling stuff like this, but if I find really unique beads, and start using different coloured hemp threads, I could have a chance.





This is a necklace I made in hopes of selling. I was thinking somewhere around $8-10, shipping included in Canada and US for necklaces, and $6-8 for bracelets. Does that seem reasonable? Do you think I should give it a go? I'm trying to get as many honest opinions on the subject as I can before I get really gung-ho about it all. I'd be more than happy if the sales just covered my material costs.

Anyhow, I'm going to get started on another necklace, and finish watching Dead Man. Cheers!