I am a Canna!

I usually avoid silly quizzes, but this one was fun. I am a Canna: "You stand up for what you believe in, even if it gets in the way of what other people think. You are proud of yourself and your accomplishments and you enjoy letting people know that."

Go ahead, try it!

I am a Canna What Flower Are You?

Written Notes Are Not a Lost Art

Anything that brings a more personal touch to communication is a good thing. I found some sweet notecards at vanessa kimball that are both unique and very affordable.


Green Grass Notecards, set of 4 with matching envelopes, $6


Bird Meadow Notecards, set of 4 with matching envelopes, $6


Love Filigree Notecards, set of 4 with matching envelopes, $6


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Not Your Mama's Macrame

I remember looking at macrame plant hangers, door curtains, and room dividers as a child and thinking they were the ultimate decorating touches. They're nearly extinct now, so I was happy to discover that some artists are bringing macrame to the masses once again, but in an updated and much lovelier format. I've included a few of my favorite treasures from Earthcharms here, and there are many more in her shop.


This Serenity Choker is made with moonstone and prehnite.


This Still Waters choker features hematite and sodalite.


Embracing the Blues Choker has blue chalcedony and quartz.


http://Earthcharms.etsy.com
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No-mess No-fuss Pets

BackWoods Creations has a lovely selection of handcrafted fabric animal sculptures and mixed-media fashion accessories. The folkart sculptures are darling--I'd love to have a room full of them. Come have a look!


Benny is the cutest batik striped cat ever! He's guaranteed not to shed or scratch the legs of your furniture, although he's partial to the fingers and ears of small children.



This black and purple hen doesn't have a name. I think she looks like a Zelinda, but if you adopt her I suppose you could pick another name for her.



This poor rose breasted sparrow is also nameless, but it seems obvious to me she wants to be called Petunia. She's housebroken and doesn't require a cage.


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