...remembering, thinking...I should go put some fresh flowers on your grave...
...I haven't done that in a while.
1 week ago
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Just thinking about my dad today...
...remembering, thinking...I should go put some fresh flowers on your grave...
...I haven't done that in a while.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
What's Up With Me...
Just a few updates and things to share...
SICK: First thing- I have a miserable sinus thing going on that just started today. ICK!
SHOPPING: I made myself feel a little better with some online shopping. :) You already know I am totally an old soul and love all things rustic, primitive, grungy and grubby. That in mind you'll understand what I mean when I tell you that I HAD to buy some Pumpkin Putka Pods and Rose Hips!
Maybe it's because we are already experiencing the onset of fall here on the east side of the US due to the drought and extremely high temps. Or maybe I just feel that these are going to look and smell fabulous in a wooden bowl on table! LOL If you don't know Putka are these pods that grow in India. As you can see, they look like miniature pumpkins. How cute is that! I can't wait to get them. I ordered them from www.gainerscreekcrafts.com Her shop is chock full of all sorts of handmade goodies and things.
Thinking ahead to Christmas...Okay so I wasn't really thinking that far ahead, but when I saw these I had to have them as well. I collect grungy gingerbread men. Here's a pic. of them.
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=5896792
They are going to be cute along with my other ones in my - small but growing collection.
CLEANING and STORMING: About 3 times a year I load up every bedding item in the house and head off to the laundromat. I don't think I can explain why I have this need to do this. I just do! All blankets, comforters, throws, quilts, sheets, pillow cases, and yes, even ALL pillows get loaded up for a thorough washing.
Anyway, while we were there a storm popped up out of nowhere. One minute it was a sweltering 103* and then all of a sudden it came the roughest storm I have ever witnessed in my life!
The rains came down fast and hard, then harder and harder still. The wind was blowing things over and bending street signs like the were made of string. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse it started hailing like nobodies business. As if that wasn't enough the wind, rain, and hail all started to blow round and round in a synchronized whirlwind of fury. Then, total white out!! The next thing I saw was the glass and glass doors at the front part of the laundromat began to suction in and out, in and then out again. I remember yelling something about- Everybody get AWAY from the windows!! NOW!!
I knew for sure that they were going to implode. I thought for sure that we were witnessing a tornado.
Oddly enough I did not panic. My main concern was making sure that the kids were safe. This laundromat was newly built. It is a brick building nestled up against a high hillside. The only windows were the ones up front. I figured we would be fairly safe there.
The only time I got worried was when I tried to call Caleb and didn't get an answer. He was home alone and he was asleep. I thought to myself- my house will not withstand this if this is happening out home. Then I called Karen and luckily she answered, said it wasn't raining their at all but said she would go get Caleb for me and take him over to Mom's. (She has a basement.)
About as fast as the storm blew in it also blew right back out. There was no major property damage. Only a few restaurant signs got blow down, shattered. A few red lights got twisted round and round. Other than that and some limb debris every thing else was ok. The storm headed further north and missed my house- thank goodness. I'm happy to say that we made it back home with nice clean blankets and pillows. lol
EBAY: Yesterday I got an unexpected email via ebay. A lady said that she had received some of my scrapbook items as a gift from a friend a while back and wanted to know if I planned to list more things soon? She was complimentary about my items. So sweet.
I told her that I only sell on Etsy now as ebay was cost prohibitive. I invited her to come see me there and I would be happy to work with her on an order. --Haven't heard back from her just yet. I think it's pretty cool that someone contacted me after all this time. I haven't sold on ebay in a very long time!
BEING PUBLISHED: Can you believe that? Nikki gave me the heads up about a new line of idea books coming out by Bead Trends. They are the same folks that do Scrapbook Trends. Anyway, I submitted a couple of pieces for their consideration and to my surprise they wanted a set from my Pearlfection Collection for the Nov./Dec. idea book.
I guess it's an OK thing, but I am not giddy about it or anything. I never really tried very hard to get my scrapbook items published, and in turn I never was published, LOL.
I only entered my jewelry pieces half heartedly, but, you know the rest...
I'm sure there's more to tell but I'm even more sure that you are probably glad that I finished here. ;)
The End.
SICK: First thing- I have a miserable sinus thing going on that just started today. ICK!
SHOPPING: I made myself feel a little better with some online shopping. :) You already know I am totally an old soul and love all things rustic, primitive, grungy and grubby. That in mind you'll understand what I mean when I tell you that I HAD to buy some Pumpkin Putka Pods and Rose Hips!
Maybe it's because we are already experiencing the onset of fall here on the east side of the US due to the drought and extremely high temps. Or maybe I just feel that these are going to look and smell fabulous in a wooden bowl on table! LOL If you don't know Putka are these pods that grow in India. As you can see, they look like miniature pumpkins. How cute is that! I can't wait to get them. I ordered them from www.gainerscreekcrafts.com Her shop is chock full of all sorts of handmade goodies and things.
Thinking ahead to Christmas...Okay so I wasn't really thinking that far ahead, but when I saw these I had to have them as well. I collect grungy gingerbread men. Here's a pic. of them.
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=5896792
They are going to be cute along with my other ones in my - small but growing collection.
CLEANING and STORMING: About 3 times a year I load up every bedding item in the house and head off to the laundromat. I don't think I can explain why I have this need to do this. I just do! All blankets, comforters, throws, quilts, sheets, pillow cases, and yes, even ALL pillows get loaded up for a thorough washing.
Anyway, while we were there a storm popped up out of nowhere. One minute it was a sweltering 103* and then all of a sudden it came the roughest storm I have ever witnessed in my life!
The rains came down fast and hard, then harder and harder still. The wind was blowing things over and bending street signs like the were made of string. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse it started hailing like nobodies business. As if that wasn't enough the wind, rain, and hail all started to blow round and round in a synchronized whirlwind of fury. Then, total white out!! The next thing I saw was the glass and glass doors at the front part of the laundromat began to suction in and out, in and then out again. I remember yelling something about- Everybody get AWAY from the windows!! NOW!!
I knew for sure that they were going to implode. I thought for sure that we were witnessing a tornado.
Oddly enough I did not panic. My main concern was making sure that the kids were safe. This laundromat was newly built. It is a brick building nestled up against a high hillside. The only windows were the ones up front. I figured we would be fairly safe there.
The only time I got worried was when I tried to call Caleb and didn't get an answer. He was home alone and he was asleep. I thought to myself- my house will not withstand this if this is happening out home. Then I called Karen and luckily she answered, said it wasn't raining their at all but said she would go get Caleb for me and take him over to Mom's. (She has a basement.)
About as fast as the storm blew in it also blew right back out. There was no major property damage. Only a few restaurant signs got blow down, shattered. A few red lights got twisted round and round. Other than that and some limb debris every thing else was ok. The storm headed further north and missed my house- thank goodness. I'm happy to say that we made it back home with nice clean blankets and pillows. lol
EBAY: Yesterday I got an unexpected email via ebay. A lady said that she had received some of my scrapbook items as a gift from a friend a while back and wanted to know if I planned to list more things soon? She was complimentary about my items. So sweet.
I told her that I only sell on Etsy now as ebay was cost prohibitive. I invited her to come see me there and I would be happy to work with her on an order. --Haven't heard back from her just yet. I think it's pretty cool that someone contacted me after all this time. I haven't sold on ebay in a very long time!
BEING PUBLISHED: Can you believe that? Nikki gave me the heads up about a new line of idea books coming out by Bead Trends. They are the same folks that do Scrapbook Trends. Anyway, I submitted a couple of pieces for their consideration and to my surprise they wanted a set from my Pearlfection Collection for the Nov./Dec. idea book.
I guess it's an OK thing, but I am not giddy about it or anything. I never really tried very hard to get my scrapbook items published, and in turn I never was published, LOL.
I only entered my jewelry pieces half heartedly, but, you know the rest...
I'm sure there's more to tell but I'm even more sure that you are probably glad that I finished here. ;)
The End.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
TWO for $10
**AUGUST SPECIAL REVISED**
Get TWO pairs of earrings for $10 till the end of August. (Earring section only)
Convo me with your choices before adding to the cart so that I can adjust the listings first. Thank you.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
Get TWO pairs of earrings for $10 till the end of August. (Earring section only)
Convo me with your choices before adding to the cart so that I can adjust the listings first. Thank you.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
Friday, August 10, 2007
Update on my back.
Thanks to everyone for the prayers and well wishes. I am super happy to tell you that all is better and I have no more backaches now. That was a pretty scary week! What else can I say... I'm ALL better and I know you helped make the difference. (((hugs)))
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Lets Trade.
If anyone wants to trade the Smart Source, Valassis, and/or P&G coupon inserts from their Sunday newspapers for items in my Etsy shop PLEASE let me know. Thanks!
www.kristiegk.etsy.com
www.kristiegk.etsy.com
Stranger Than Fiction!
Do you have your favorite beverage handy? No? Well go get it. I'll wait. This is too strange to miss!
We live in a very rural area where life is quite and most people still don't lock their doors at night.
Being the insomniac family that we are it's not unusual for our front door to be standing wide open till around 4AM. We don't have central air so we have this HUGE fan that sits at the doorway to bring in the cooler night air. It's our life saver on these hot nights.
Anyway...last night at 3AM our dogs went into a barking frenzy. Turns out there was a man standing on our porch yelling for us. Never seen this guy before in my life. So, Alex went out to see what the heck was up. Turns out it was two men, a woman and a little girl about the age of 6. They said they "were up the road a piece and were 'coon huntin' when their dogs took off on'em." He went on to say that the dogs were somewhere in our woods and wanted to know if it was ok for them to go on back and retrieve them.
Well, I was indisposed in the bathroom during all of this ruckus. (blushes) So Alex told the guy, "Um...OK, whatever!"
So for the next half hour Alex sat on the porch watching out to make sure they weren't just there to steal stuff or something. I think* the woman and the little girl waited in the car. Looking out my window I could see flashlights bobbing and weaving through the woods. Every dog in the neighborhood was barking non stop.
Luckily they were only back there for half an hour. Then the man came back on the porch to tell us that they got their dogs and "Caught a 'coon too!"
Isn't that just ODD?!?!
They never apologized for the intrusion or for the the hour in which they came out of nowhere. It was like nothing odd at all to them. So strange! THE strangest thing that has ever happened in the 10 years that we've lived here.
I don't know what to think! I just stand with my mouth open with questions, but the words won't come out. I keep thinking What the heck? 3am? And WHO exactly are you? lol
All's well that ends well I guess. Still just thinking ....HUH? Scratching head and trying to make sense of what happened.
The End. :)
We live in a very rural area where life is quite and most people still don't lock their doors at night.
Being the insomniac family that we are it's not unusual for our front door to be standing wide open till around 4AM. We don't have central air so we have this HUGE fan that sits at the doorway to bring in the cooler night air. It's our life saver on these hot nights.
Anyway...last night at 3AM our dogs went into a barking frenzy. Turns out there was a man standing on our porch yelling for us. Never seen this guy before in my life. So, Alex went out to see what the heck was up. Turns out it was two men, a woman and a little girl about the age of 6. They said they "were up the road a piece and were 'coon huntin' when their dogs took off on'em." He went on to say that the dogs were somewhere in our woods and wanted to know if it was ok for them to go on back and retrieve them.
Well, I was indisposed in the bathroom during all of this ruckus. (blushes) So Alex told the guy, "Um...OK, whatever!"
So for the next half hour Alex sat on the porch watching out to make sure they weren't just there to steal stuff or something. I think* the woman and the little girl waited in the car. Looking out my window I could see flashlights bobbing and weaving through the woods. Every dog in the neighborhood was barking non stop.
Luckily they were only back there for half an hour. Then the man came back on the porch to tell us that they got their dogs and "Caught a 'coon too!"
Isn't that just ODD?!?!
They never apologized for the intrusion or for the the hour in which they came out of nowhere. It was like nothing odd at all to them. So strange! THE strangest thing that has ever happened in the 10 years that we've lived here.
I don't know what to think! I just stand with my mouth open with questions, but the words won't come out. I keep thinking What the heck? 3am? And WHO exactly are you? lol
All's well that ends well I guess. Still just thinking ....HUH? Scratching head and trying to make sense of what happened.
The End. :)
Friday, August 03, 2007
On a personal note...
If you came to see new shop stuff I'm sorry to disappoint with my personal drivel. However, I just want to say that I've been having some pretty major back pain the past few days. I think I've slept MAYBE 3 hours in the last 72. I can't bend, I can barely walk, and forget dressing myself!
If you feel so inclined to send up a prayer it would be very, very much appreciated. I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. I've witnessed too many miracles not to. :)
In the meantime I am taking it as easy as I can. Though no pain in the world can stop a woman from needing to do laundry, cook, sweep, deal with the dishes- I can't bend to load or unload the dishwasher. I can't vacuum my bedroom. It rots! But thankfully Caleb has been a real blessing to me. He has been taken the initiative of doing all he can to help out. Meantime I am trying to keep moving a bit so as not to get too stiff. I guess that's all for now. Blessings!
If you feel so inclined to send up a prayer it would be very, very much appreciated. I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. I've witnessed too many miracles not to. :)
In the meantime I am taking it as easy as I can. Though no pain in the world can stop a woman from needing to do laundry, cook, sweep, deal with the dishes- I can't bend to load or unload the dishwasher. I can't vacuum my bedroom. It rots! But thankfully Caleb has been a real blessing to me. He has been taken the initiative of doing all he can to help out. Meantime I am trying to keep moving a bit so as not to get too stiff. I guess that's all for now. Blessings!
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Great August Monthly Special.
**AUGUST SPECIAL**
All earrings are HALF OFF when you buy 2 pairs or more.
Buy three pairs or more and get FREE SHIPPING as well as half off every pair. Convo me with your choices before adding to the cart so that I can adjust the listings first. Thank you.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
All earrings are HALF OFF when you buy 2 pairs or more.
Buy three pairs or more and get FREE SHIPPING as well as half off every pair. Convo me with your choices before adding to the cart so that I can adjust the listings first. Thank you.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
Monday, July 30, 2007
More new stuff. Still pimping my shop.
For the whole month of July my Pearlfection bracelets have been on sale for only $10.
That sale ends tomorrow at midnight EST. If you want some truly gorgeous jewelry pieces to give as gifts for birthday or Christmas, now's the time to get'em. After midnight tomorrow all bets are off and they'll go back to their original price ranges of $15-25 and well worth every penny. Getting them for $10 is a steal considering they are OOAK and completely hand made.
That sale ends tomorrow at midnight EST. If you want some truly gorgeous jewelry pieces to give as gifts for birthday or Christmas, now's the time to get'em. After midnight tomorrow all bets are off and they'll go back to their original price ranges of $15-25 and well worth every penny. Getting them for $10 is a steal considering they are OOAK and completely hand made.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Autumn Dreams
Just listed tonight. Please have a look. (Click on title)
I think something gets "lost" in the pictures. My bracelet and earrings sets are so very beautiful in real life. In fact I've got a few people that keep buying them before I ever get a chance to list them. LOL Thanks for looking.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Goin' Gold & Gem Grubbin'
I won't be around for a couple of days. The family is going here: http://www.goldngem.com/index.php
It's in Cleveland, Georgia- about 4 hours away. We're going to do a little gold panning and gem mining. The boys have wanted to go this for quite a while now. We saw an episode about this place on the Discovery channel last month and that made them want to go even more. lol
It should be a real treat. Even though it's only a 4 hour drive there and back we're still going to either camp on site or get a motel for at least one night. I figure we'll wear ourselves out and won't feel like driving back the same day. Should be back by Monday though. :o)
I hope I get a lot of great pictures to share with you. More later.
It's in Cleveland, Georgia- about 4 hours away. We're going to do a little gold panning and gem mining. The boys have wanted to go this for quite a while now. We saw an episode about this place on the Discovery channel last month and that made them want to go even more. lol
It should be a real treat. Even though it's only a 4 hour drive there and back we're still going to either camp on site or get a motel for at least one night. I figure we'll wear ourselves out and won't feel like driving back the same day. Should be back by Monday though. :o)
I hope I get a lot of great pictures to share with you. More later.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Bracelets, bracelets, bracelets!!!
**Bracelet Clearance**
ALL of my bracelets and bracelet/earring sets are only $10 each until July 31st. Convo me with the one(s) you want to purchase and I will adjust the listing for you! There a few $30 bracelets and yes, even those are $10! Please have a look.
Happy Shopping!
You can find them here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5123768
and here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077482
I do gift wrapping and gift notes free upon request and each bracelet always comes in a cute drawstring sachet.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Introducing NEW Pearlfection Jewelry
Pearlfections are my new designs with genuine pearls. Please click the title and have a look.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Some 4th of July pics.
At the motel.
Caleb and Vivian just arriving at the pool.
Alex looking at what I don't know. lol
Me after a dip in the pool. You can blow this one up to hang in your garden if you like. It's scary enough to keep the birds and other animals out.
Caleb and Vivian sitting on the bank after the fireworks playing with their glow sticks. (Which I bought over 75 of, by the way! lol When we got back in the room for the night we had a lot of fun playing "hot potato", ring toss and at least a dozen other different games with them.I took a picture of all the glow sticks, bracelets, batons spread out on the bed but it came out too blurry.
My favorite shot of the fireworks. I love that it's not perfectly in frame. This one will be a 5X7 when I get it printed.We ordered pizza for dinner and had it delivered to us poolside. I was lucky enough to snag us a table. We spent the whole day at the pool and I got sunburned. Totally didn't expect I'd even get in the pool and completely forgot to bring the sunblock. DOH!
And well, there you have it. :o)
The Winner is...
Sorry the announcement for the winner of my Etsy shop contest is a little late.
Caleb drew Scrapper Al with this entry: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5609087
I'll be contacting you for your address and your pendant will be on its way to you soon. And don't worry, I'll add a jump ring to it. :o)
Congratulations!!!
Caleb drew Scrapper Al with this entry: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5609087
I'll be contacting you for your address and your pendant will be on its way to you soon. And don't worry, I'll add a jump ring to it. :o)
Congratulations!!!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Making the most of this summer.
Last year at this time Chris had only been working for CPT for about 7 months. It was well into summer and me and the boys didn't really go any where or do much of anything. It just felt too weird going and doing things without Chris.
That summer passed us by and by late fall we were all about to go out of minds with cabin fever. I don't think we realized exactly how little Chris was going to be here. We just kept waiting for that time when he would have more home time.
It was at that point that I decided this summer would be different. I was determined not to keep putting our lives on hold just because Chris wasn't here. Of course we all wish he was here, but he can't be, so life must go on. We can't sit and go stir crazy in the meantime.
So...Today the kids and I have a motel room reserved in the next town over. I am taking my boys and my niece, Vivian. The motel has a pool and the kids can swim all day if they want.
It's also right across the street from the fireworks show the town is doing tonight.
We'll have a great "front row" view of the fireworks without having to fight the crowds. No fighting traffic to get back out on the main road either. It'll be real nice to watch the fireworks and simply go back in the motel room for the night.
That summer passed us by and by late fall we were all about to go out of minds with cabin fever. I don't think we realized exactly how little Chris was going to be here. We just kept waiting for that time when he would have more home time.
It was at that point that I decided this summer would be different. I was determined not to keep putting our lives on hold just because Chris wasn't here. Of course we all wish he was here, but he can't be, so life must go on. We can't sit and go stir crazy in the meantime.
So...Today the kids and I have a motel room reserved in the next town over. I am taking my boys and my niece, Vivian. The motel has a pool and the kids can swim all day if they want.
It's also right across the street from the fireworks show the town is doing tonight.
We'll have a great "front row" view of the fireworks without having to fight the crowds. No fighting traffic to get back out on the main road either. It'll be real nice to watch the fireworks and simply go back in the motel room for the night.
Tequila Sunrise Pearl Bracelet
New for July 3rd.This gorgeous bracelet has a mix of three strands of genuine cultured pearls in tangerine, mango, and light yellow.
Bracelet is approx. 7.5".
Pearls are approx. 5-6mm in size each.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Big, Huge, SALE.
*INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE*
Buy one pair of earrings and get the second pair half off.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
*FREE*
PLUS for every pair you buy at full price, not only do you get a second pair half off but you can also chose something from this section for FREE!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5102819
Basically you can get 3 pairs of earrings (think early holiday shopping) for under $10- $15- or $20 depending on what you chose. I can't offer a better deal than that! Please have a look. Thanks!
How to take advantage of this?
You can add the items to your cart, checkout, but do not pay and I will send you a revised invoice. OR, if you want to pay now I will refund the difference back to you. If you're really confused just convo me and I'll "walk" you through it till you've got what you want.
Buy one pair of earrings and get the second pair half off.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5077481
*FREE*
PLUS for every pair you buy at full price, not only do you get a second pair half off but you can also chose something from this section for FREE!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055265§ion_id=5102819
Basically you can get 3 pairs of earrings (think early holiday shopping) for under $10- $15- or $20 depending on what you chose. I can't offer a better deal than that! Please have a look. Thanks!
How to take advantage of this?
You can add the items to your cart, checkout, but do not pay and I will send you a revised invoice. OR, if you want to pay now I will refund the difference back to you. If you're really confused just convo me and I'll "walk" you through it till you've got what you want.
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