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Salvation

January 6, 2012 by Sara

Jean Michel, my dear, you saved me once again.

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Living Low With Burt Reynolds

January 5, 2012 by Sara

I wasn’t kidding when I said I was going to live low in that other post.  I have been living low this week, and it’s a good thing because if I had decided to live high I would have crashed to the ground after everything that’s happened.  Because I’m living low there was no crash, just a nod and shrug of the shoulders indicating but of course, why would I expect anything else?

Not only did I have to return to the day job after a holiday weekend of being sick, a whole bunch of other stuff happened:

1.  the oven died

2.  my car died

3.  the zipper on my private-things-I don’t-want-people-to-see-when-my-purse-falls-to-the-floor-and-all-the-contents-spill-out pouch died

After two days in the hospital my 13-year-old Saturn recovered and is back at my service, better than ever, thank God.  The oven is still dead and we’ve been making due with stove-top meals because like most 21st century Amish people Husby and I do not own a microwave.  Hopefully the oven doctor will rectify the problem before the end of the week.  As for that pouch zipper, I think that’s just a done deal and I’ll have to find a new pouch for all of those personals.

And there is nothing lower than the fact that I’m writing this post while Smokey and the Bandit II is on the TV.  I’m not even kidding you.  It’s just sad.

Proof my week has gone to hell in a handcart. Here's to hoping next week is better.

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Wordless Wednesday

January 4, 2012 by Sara

 

 

 

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You Can Do What You Want

January 3, 2012 by Sara

Last night I sat in the dark, only the Christmas tree lights casting a reddish glow throughout the room, and I was overcome by a feeling of anxiety.  What should have been a peaceful time turned stressful for me because as the clock ticked away, hands moving too quickly toward the midnight hour, I anticipated what was ahead of me after my slumber ~ the day job.

I had a nice, long weekend, which was unfortunately ruined by a nasty cold.  When I could have been engaged and actively enjoying the last weekend of 2011 I was distracted by snot insomnia, a hacking cough and way too much fatigue.  It just wasn’t fair, and now I’d have to go back to the busyness of working nine hours a day, unable to accomplish the things I would have done had I not been sick.

A list ran through my head of things I wanted and had to do.  That’s when the anxiety kicked in.  Too much to do!  I must do this, I have to do that, I don’t want to do that other thing but if I don’t the world will come to a complete halt!  Then an amazing thing happened.  I thought to myself, so what if you don’t get to it all within the next 24, 48, or even 72 hours?  Cat Stevens began singing in my head, telling me I could do what I want, the opportunity’s on.

I didn’t feel any happier about returning to work after what seemed to be a complete non-weekend, but the pressure to GET IT ALL DONE RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE had dissipated.  I can do what I want, and so can you. I decided to live low this week, because Cat Stevens said I can.

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Featured Shop ~ My Little Chickadee Creations

January 2, 2012 by Sara

Happy New Year, everyone!  I’m going to ring in the new year with a salute to one of my favorite Etsy shops and fellow HandmadeMN member, My Little Chickadee Creations.  Ellie has a shop filled with hand-stamped travertine tiles.  These tiles are then made into magnets, coasters, wedding/party favors, and more.

Red Poppy Kitchen Tile Trivet

I love the colors used for the images, and the images themselves are so wonderful too.  The variety of products in this shop is astounding.  My Little Chickadee Creations has everyone in mind so you’re sure to find something that suits you to a tee.

When Pigs Fly Tile Magnets, Set of 3

Celestial Sun and Moon Magnets, Set of 2

A really nice service Ellie provides is personalization.  My Little Chickadee Creations is eager to please and can customize the number of personalized favors and/or save-the-date magnets according to your needs.   Check out these cute wedding favor coasters:

Whimsical Owl Wedding Favor Coasters, Set of 25

My Little Chickadee Creations is a really fun shop with a ton of things to offer.  The shop has been highly recommended by previous buyers and Ellie will make sure you’re a satisfied customer too.

This article will soon be published on the HandmadeMN blog, a blog I’m sure you will enjoy.  Not only do they publish my Featured Shop articles, there are lots of giveaways and interesting articles presented by many Minnesota artisans like me. 

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