Gathering Leaves

Gathering Leaves


Spades take up leaves
No better than spoons,
And bags full of leaves
Are light as balloons.

I make a great noise
Of rustling all day
Like rabbit and deer
Running away.

But the mountains I raise
Elude my embrace,
Flowing over my arms
And into my face.

I may load and unload
Again and again
Till I fill the whole shed,
And what have I then?

Next to nothing for weight,
And since they grew duller
From contact with earth,
Next to nothing for color.

Next to nothing for use.
But a crop is a crop,
And who's to say where
The harvest shall stop?


--Robert Frost


Here are a few new earrings that I made and posted in my shop recently!  I hope you all are enjoying the cooler weather!

Honey Bee Earrings



Happy Hummingbird Earrings





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunshine Earrings

The Moon is Made of Cream Cheese

Okay, maybe not.  But really, if it were up to me, the moon would be made of rice crispies and marshmallows.....

Here are a couple pairs of "Moon" earrings that I recently made (in the spirit of Halloween, yah-sure).  These are made using Czech glass beads.  I know that they are very simple, but Czech glass beads are so pretty that they can stand alone! 

Harvest Moon



Witches Moon



Blogger......Rhymes With Frogger.....

I listed a few new pairs of earrings yesterday!  I figured during this slow time, I would feed my creative need with some simple items like earrings.  They are pretty, and they keep me busy!  I hope you all are enjoying our seasonal transition into fall -- I've put out some of my fall decorations already!  Have a good day!

Blue Grapes



Amethyst Drops






















Moonlit Evening



Wash With Your Brain!

Well...sort of....  Fun Gooey Brain Cupcake Soap made by Sunbasilgarden Soap!  Devilish little gift to give to all those stinky goblins in your life.  Sunbasilgarden offers a variety of bath items that come in different scents and styles!  Check out Pomegranate Paradise and Mango Tango Bath Bomb!



Gooey Brain Cupcake Soap





















IT..CAME..FROM..SPACE..!!  If you say it like Captain Kirk, it sounds more dramatic.....   So, here is a little pair of funky earrings that I listed this morning -- they do remind me of something from outer space! 

It Came From Space

Autumn Rain and Cozy Quilts

I posted a new set of earrings last night!  I named them "Leaves In a Puddle", because they reminded me of taking a walk after a cool fall rain, and watching the fallen leaves drift across the puddles like tiny ships sailing to distant lands.

Leaves In a Puddle

I found this beautiful Autumn themed quilt on Etsy.  It is a Fall Frolic Scrappy Lap Quilt by Pieces of Pine.  I love to wrap myself up in a cozy quilt on a cold winter's day -- and a handmade quilt makes it even more comforting!  



Fall Frolic Scrappy Lap Quilt

  

Beautiful September Morning!

I listed a couple of new items on Etsy last night!  Here they are -- Enjoy!

Grandma's Dress

Fall Frolic

How about a kick-in-the-pants every morning?  Try Wake the F*ck Up Tiramisu Flavored Coffee!  With a name like that, you know it's gotta be strong!  This product is offered through Flaming Mouth -- Extinguish your mouth's desire for hot and spicy foods!™.  And just so ya'll know, I LOVE tiramisu!  Oh yeah, and pumpkin pie, and cheesecake, and junior mints, and.....     Check it out!

Wake the F Up!

Mmmmm...Junior Mints and Coffee....

So, I finally finished another necklace and a set of earrings!  Things have been so slow around Etsy since I opened shop (just my luck), I have slowed my creativeness WAY down.  It has been difficult -- I really love to create new jewelry!  At least I can be busy with my daughter, and there will be much yard work to do in the next couple of months!

Nocturnal Musings

Bohemian Rhapsody

Man in the Moon Earrings and Tasty Apple Dip!

Man in the Moon

I have always been fascinated with the night sky -- the stars, planets, and our moon.  They always give me a sense of peace and tranquility!  I enjoyed making these Man in the Moon earrings, and the Swarovski crystal stars add a beautiful, shining touch!












Here's a tasty treat -- just in time for fall apple picking!
Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Dip from Kraft Foods.  I love this site, because it offers simple, and tasty recipes!  Follow the link to their site and enjoy!

Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Dip

Free Shipping -- Elements by Lia Eastman!

Yep, FREE shipping on any of the items in my shop -- Now through September 15th!  Come on in and take a look around -- think Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.....  Here is my featured item of the day:  Wine Dangle Earrings in Pinot Grigio.  I love to sit and relax with a glass of wine!  Silver plated pewter grapes, with cubic zirconia drops, and Swarovski crystals.

Pinot Grigio

Another of my shop mentions today is off my ordinary path.  FlamingMouth.com is a great site to find all those hot and spicy foods you've been craving!  If you are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary gift for someone who LOVES all things spicy, check out this site!  Note:  They sell their stuff through eBay, so you will have to click on the link to get to the products.  Great selection, and find some unusual items too!

Piggy Kisses!

Just got back from the Dakota County Fair -- what a gorgeous day!  I actually overheard people saying that they should have worn jeans.  For real?!?  We're Minnesotans.  Grow a pair of potatoes!  It drops back below tropical temperatures, and they're chilly......  oy vey!  Get out and enjoy the day (or the evening)!

Color My World....

Looking for a little inspiration for my jewelry designs...... I was looking into my neighbor's backyard, and she has beautiful flowers in full bloom at this time of year! Pinks, reds, oranges, white, yellows....so many color combinations!