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The Power of Handmade and Ring Seventeen

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One of my favorite things about being in Etsy seller is knowing that I’m part of a community that is making changes to the world. Just by providing local goods that are not mass-produced, handmade artists are changing the way that we consume. Many artists are also making a difference by up-cycling and reusing materials that might otherwise be thrown out. Still others are setting an example by using sustainable materials, or reducing the amount of waste that their business produces.


Help the Gulf Coast Raises Funds for Oxfam
Some very dedicated Etsy sellers take this challenge to the next level, by offering their time to raise funds for important causes. When I learned about the shops fundraising for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, I decided it was about time I got involved, too.

So, today’s ring was created especially for Help the Gulf Coast - a collective Etsy shop run by a handful of dedicated Etsians. 100% of the net profits from this shop go to charities that support communities affected by the disaster, including Oxfam.

This organization is already well known for it’s humanitarian efforts. They have been assisting low income families in the Gulf area since the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Now their focus has had to shift, as the continuing oil damages change the lives of everyone in the area. Oxfam is now working with communities to assess the environmental and economic damages, while still working towards safety measures for the arrival of the next hurricane season.



Baby Fish Blues Ring
Ring # 17 - Baby Fish Blues
With my Ring a Day project well under way, I had every reason to create a brand new design to donate to the cause. I thought an aquatic theme would be appropriate for this piece, so naturally I went with a starfish ring. The first beads I chose where abalone blue lined crystal. I did the starfish in coral pink, and added some frosted magatamas for accents.

The color combination is pretty, but also meaningful. This ring is my own tribute to the innocent creatures affected by all that we humans do. Red and pink coral, abalone, whales, salmon and sea birds are just a few of the animals that are being threatened by our activities. They are constantly bombarded by pollution, habitat destruction, and of course, human consumption. It’s a cruel irony that only we can help them from our own wrongdoings.

If you’re any Etsy seller, you too can donate a listing to the cause. Visit the Help the Gulf Coast blog to learn more about how to donate, or to see the latest fundraiser stats. If you can’t donate, many beautiful new items are added to the shop everyday. Even the tiniest purchase can help!

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Title: FUZZIONE - Fuzz / Overdrive Pedal - Hand Made By Anton Maiof

(Sorry for the bleep during the Power Starve setting, I can assure you that it was a camera glitch rather than the unit itself!) The Fuzzione Fuzz /Overdrive pedal is a hand made, hand painted opamp based fuzz designed by Anton Maiof. Controls left to right are: Power Starve / Colour / Volume / Feedback Level. True Bypass is handled by the first footswitch, and Feedback Loop on/off is handled by a secondary momentary footswitch. The Pedal can go from lovely overdrive to stoner fuzz and beyond using the power starve and feedback settings. aminstruments.blogspot.com for more things. The Fuzzione will retail for £65 plus postage. I'll offer a 3 year repair warranty. please email antonmaiof[at]gmail.com
Title: Handmade in the USA

In this Ovation factory tour, we see an unparalleled amount of hand on work that goes into each VXT hybrid guitar handcrafted in the Connecticut-based factory. We also see an unfinished guitar as it transitions to an amazing sunburst finish.
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I am still dying, part II

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It seems like I have now moved to phase II of the flu: the bad coughing. It's a harsh, dry cough, and I can't stop COUGHING! And I still feel like shit. And now my abdominal muscles are screaming because I've been coughing for 24 hours straight. Oh lord, this sucks.

I took a bunch of Nyquil earlier this evening, and it did to me what every other alcoholic beverage does to me- I zonked out for about an hour. Then I woke back up, wide awake but still half drunk. And have no fear, my darlings- I didn't OD on the Nyquil. I am so pathetic in my non-drinking ways that 2 tablespoons of Nyquil makes me buzz. Yeeeah.

So here I am. It's 2:35 AM, and I decided to come sit in front of the computer for a bit so I wouldn't wake up Husband with my coughing. And poor Husband- he took very good care of me this weekend. He was like a nurse, wielding boxes of tissues and water and chicken noodle soup. Oh, and also the surprise of Season One of Mad Men on DVD, so I can watch it while I'm feeling feeble.

He's the best. He usually ignores me when I'm sick. He's a typical guy: guys like to "fix" things, and there is no fixing a Lupus flare. There's nothing he can do for me when I'm sick from something Lupus-related except to pat my head and just let me sleep. So I think he's kind of excited that he actually knows what to do for a cold. Or maybe he knows that I'm highly contagious and that I will likely be taking care of him a few days from now. Hmm, maybe.

I just have a few things to post. I will start with the most important: it appears that Revolve Clothing just added a bunch of new markdowns to their sale section. Hooray! Use code "NOTCOTLOVESREVOLVE" for an additional 25% off.

And since I can never resist a sale, I grabbed a few things. I wonder if this is similar to drunk shopping. I am shopping while hopped up on too much cold medication, and it's kind of sad, but oh well whatever. That "SUBMIT" button is just so much easier to press when you are too tired/too overly-medicated to think about it. First are the L.A.M.B. Mitaka's in Gray:

I am still dying, part II

They ended up being $120 and some change after discounts, down from $330.o0. Oh hells to the yes. I had originally wanted these babies, the L.A.M.B. Fen Button Pumps in Red, but my size was gone. Bummer:

I am still dying, part II

So pretty. I'm sad I couldn't get them. I just love platform pumps. I have finicky feet that typically hate high heels (even though I love them so!) but platforms really help, so there isn't so much strain between the heel and the ball of the foot. They make the higher heels wearable for me, and being that I'm only 5'2"- I need all the extra height I can get.

So I then grabbed these Rachel Pumps (in Magenta/Black) from Miss Sixty:

I am still dying, part II

And they ended up being around $49.00 after discounts, down from $129.


And last but not least- I received the Testament top from Revolve on Thursday and quickly snapped a pic that day. It's a darling little top- and I can't believe I snagged it for only $32:

I am still dying, part II
Back I go to bed, so I can cough all over husband some more. Wee!
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LA Recap

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So... I'm having some reentry problems. Vacation was awesome, and I'm feeling well-rested and inspired. But it's weird being back home, like I'm not sure if I'm really home. Does anyone else feel that when they come back from a trip?

Anywho, we're going to pretend that I remembered to take my camera to California, and that I took lots of photos to share (I didn't on both counts - sorry. Total vacation FAIL). But here's three favorite places of the trip:



Los Angeles Zoo: I was a little nervous going to the zoo, and here's why - zoos make me sad. I much prefer thinking of animals roaming freely in their natural habitat rather than suffering in tiny concrete enclosures. But my friend assured me the LA Zoo wasn't really like that, and she was right. I had an awesome time roaming the pathways and seeing the animals. I was particularly fascinated with the ibex exhibit and the gerenuk exhibit (the photo doesn't show it, but they have such a regal presence and long, spindly legs).




Union Station: While I didn't get a chance to actually take a train, I was really enamored with Union Station. The gorgeous architecture and furnishings take you back to an older time when rail travel was king.





Philippe's Original: Philippe's is home of the original French dip sandwich, and it was so yummy; if I could have managed it, I would have had another one. I think I saw this restaurant on the Travel Channel, and it came highly recommended by a chef friend as the best place in LA for a French dip - and he was right. With 10 lines and cash only, be prepared to stand for a little while, but it's worth the wait (grab a table upstairs if you prefer a slightly quieter dining experience).

How did you spend your weekend?

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Title: Recap: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas -- MLS Western Conference Championship




Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena, Captain Landon Donovan, midfielder David Beckham and forwards Edson Buddle react to Sunday's 3-0 season-ending defeat to Dallas.


Title: JCPenney Presents ISA LA 2009 Recap




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Week 20 :: Rainy Day

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I love me a good thunderstorm; don't you?

I didn't always. In Hawaii, thunderstorms don't happen often - the tradewinds are so strong, they blow clouds right across the islands. Rain in Hawaii is full of soft drops, and only lasts for a little while. When we moved to Texas, it was a completely different story. Rain here isn't always soft; sometimes it's hard and rough, sometimes it's violent. Sometimes it's moody, sometimes it brings hail or flash floods, and sometimes it cloaks tornados.

Grade school here included tornado drills in addition to fire drills, and jobs required you to know the safe places. I've learned to watch the clouds for a particular greenish yellow shade, which could spell trouble in the sky. It took a while to acclimate, but I can appreciate a really good thunderstorm now.

Rainy days are "cuddle up with a good book" time.

Rainy days are an excuse to rejuvenate and rest.

Rainy days make me appreciate the sun even more.

How do you use a rainy day?


Want to see some rainy day inspired Etsy picks? Come stop by my Rainy Days Treasury. And if you're in the US, Happy Memorial Day!

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Title: Regentag / Rainy day (04.04.2009)




das 460L Becken / the 122 Gallons Tank (High-Tech) 3 Tage pro Woche gibt es einen Regentag. / 3 days per week there is a rainy day. Besatz / Stocking: -01x Längsband-Saugbarbe (Garra cambodgiensis) -10x Blehers Rotkopfsalmler (Hemigrammus bleheri) -25x Ohrgitter-Harnischwels (Otocinclus macrospilus) -02x Neon Tetra / Neon Salmler (Paracheirodon innesi) -02x Gelber Zwergbuntbarsch (Apistogramma borelli) -02x Panda-Zwergbuntbarsch (Apistogramma njisseni) -05x Bolivianischer Schmetterlingsbuntbarsch (Microgeophagus altispinosus) -30x Amanogarnele Caridina multidentata (Synonym C. japonica) Pflanzen / plants: - Riccardia chamedryfolia - Cyperus helferi - Crinum calamistratum - Hydrocotyle verticillata - Vallisneria tortifolia - Cryptocoryne siamensis GAGNEPAIN (selten) - Alternanthera reineckii ROT - Anubias nana Bonsai - Anubias barteri nana - Anubias barteri - Ceratophyllum demersum Ceratophyllum submersum - Echinodorus rigidifolius - Echinodorus tenellus - Egeria densa, tropische Art - Eusteralis species - Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' - Hydrocotyle leucocephala - Hygrophila polysperma - Hygrophila polysperma Sunset - Ludwigia palustris ROT - Ludwigia glandulosa perennis - Micranthemum micranthemoides - Nesaea spec. - Microsorum pteropus "Windelov" - Nymphaea grün - Nymphaea rot - Pogostemon helferi - Rotala rotundifolia - Shinnersia rivlaris weiß-grün - Vallisneria gigantea


Title: Rain Gear Tip of the Week from Cruiser Customizing by Kyle Bradshaw




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