Good morning all. I have to say that it's been a cold winter over here in South Florida. In the 50s today and the 40s tomorrow. I feel sorry for the tourists who are visiting for short periods of time. As for myself, I love it!!!!!! We had a really hot summer and I can appreciate the change. It does feel weird to wear a scarf and coat.
Anyways, I just want to wish everyone a great Valentines day tomorrow. Lots of Peace and Love everyone. Namaste!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Hello again Hello!
It's been awhile. Who has something to say everyday?
I went to the library this past summer, always looking for something new and decided to make some soap. It wasn't as easy as it looked so after some research I ordered some melt and pour. I didn't want any cheaply made item from the craft stores (at 3X the price anyways) so I found a couple of great companies. Brambleberry,Camden Grey and recently, Snowdrift Farms. how did I find them you ask? By talking in the forums with soap pros on artfire and etsy. Only problem with brambleberry is sweaty soap. (something to do with the temperature when shipping?)
I then went to a fair in the fall and took 2 tables; 1 for jewelry and 1 for soap. Wow!!!!!!!! The soap was a big hit!!!!! So, without further ado:::::::
http://www.sudsysuesoap.etsy.com/
Wish me luck. Oh, that's buddha. Yes a soapy happy version!! Yay.
P.S. I'm still making jewelry!!
Peace and Love. Namaste!!!!!
I went to the library this past summer, always looking for something new and decided to make some soap. It wasn't as easy as it looked so after some research I ordered some melt and pour. I didn't want any cheaply made item from the craft stores (at 3X the price anyways) so I found a couple of great companies. Brambleberry,Camden Grey and recently, Snowdrift Farms. how did I find them you ask? By talking in the forums with soap pros on artfire and etsy. Only problem with brambleberry is sweaty soap. (something to do with the temperature when shipping?)
I then went to a fair in the fall and took 2 tables; 1 for jewelry and 1 for soap. Wow!!!!!!!! The soap was a big hit!!!!! So, without further ado:::::::
http://www.sudsysuesoap.etsy.com/
Wish me luck. Oh, that's buddha. Yes a soapy happy version!! Yay.
P.S. I'm still making jewelry!!
Peace and Love. Namaste!!!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Why I love facebook
I seriously love facebook. I recently joined and have gotten in touch with so many of my old friends and best of all, one of my cousins contacted me this week. It's nice to know what's going on in peoples lives years later. Also, now I have an artfire kiosk and an etsy store where people can shop and pay without having to register on other sites.
My winter has been busy with singing and entertaining, making jewelry and of course one of my favorite things, skincare. I'm an esthetician and aromatherapist by profession and the snowbirds are keeping me occupied. Summer is when I concentrate more on enameling. It's amazing how quiet the summer is in Florida. It sure took me awhile to get used to.
I did return to my yoga practice yesterday and it felt good to see all my girlfriends. We are doing a fundraiser Saturday at Golds Gym in fort lauderdale. All the proceeds are going to the red cross for Haiti.
Peace and Love all. Namaste!!!
My winter has been busy with singing and entertaining, making jewelry and of course one of my favorite things, skincare. I'm an esthetician and aromatherapist by profession and the snowbirds are keeping me occupied. Summer is when I concentrate more on enameling. It's amazing how quiet the summer is in Florida. It sure took me awhile to get used to.
I did return to my yoga practice yesterday and it felt good to see all my girlfriends. We are doing a fundraiser Saturday at Golds Gym in fort lauderdale. All the proceeds are going to the red cross for Haiti.
Peace and Love all. Namaste!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Been Neglecting the blog
I want to wish everyone a belated happy New Year 2010. I was a little under the weather for over a month and seriously have neglected my blog amongst other things.
I guess that I have some catching up to do.
My last sale was an Om enamel pendant that I had made. I was particularly proud to sell a piece that was 100% handmade and that has some meaning. Now, I'm working on a enamel piece with the chinese sign eternity handpainted on it. I think that it's a good idea for pieces to have a message.
I haven't even been to my yoga classes but tomorrow will attempt to return to my regular schedule. I have really missed the peace that yoga brings to my life as well as my yogini sisters who I see at least 3 times a week.
Peace, Love and Namaste all!! Take care!
I guess that I have some catching up to do.
My last sale was an Om enamel pendant that I had made. I was particularly proud to sell a piece that was 100% handmade and that has some meaning. Now, I'm working on a enamel piece with the chinese sign eternity handpainted on it. I think that it's a good idea for pieces to have a message.
I haven't even been to my yoga classes but tomorrow will attempt to return to my regular schedule. I have really missed the peace that yoga brings to my life as well as my yogini sisters who I see at least 3 times a week.
Peace, Love and Namaste all!! Take care!
Monday, November 23, 2009
New Om Copper Enamel Pendant
Ever since I decided to attempt making an Om pendant for a giveaway, I wanted to try and make another. Well, there it is. The supreme symbol, Mother of Sound Om speaks to the universal sound of peace and divine. I'm so happy that I made this pendant and that it turned out the way it did.
Peace and Love. Namaste!! Ommmmmmm..............................
Have a great day.
Peace and Love. Namaste!! Ommmmmmm..............................
Have a great day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Singing Partner Back
Did I ever tell you that I sing at parties and sometimes nightclubs? Well, yes I do. I sing whatever the occasion calls for. Country,pop,rock,etc. I even sang opera last year with a big choir. The thing is, I don't like to work alone and my partner is away for 6 months of the year because she goes back to Quebec. Well, she's back and now we start practicing.
i started singing about 20 years ago at small functions and then ended up doing a few supper clubs back home in laval, Quebec, Canada.
When I first started I used to sing in quite few retirement homes and was always in costume, hello dolly, etc. Don't get me wrong, I'm no Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand but.......
Have a great day filled with peace and Love. Namaste
i started singing about 20 years ago at small functions and then ended up doing a few supper clubs back home in laval, Quebec, Canada.
When I first started I used to sing in quite few retirement homes and was always in costume, hello dolly, etc. Don't get me wrong, I'm no Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand but.......
Have a great day filled with peace and Love. Namaste
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Spirituality
I really have started to get more into yoga. I love the ashtanga yoga that we are doing because it's very challenging so I don't get bored. We are blessed with an amazing teacher because she brings so many different aspects to our practice. Breathing, meditating, challenging asanas, really fast flows and best of all, she is a very spiritual being. I feel that I can learn and grow from this practice more than anything else I've ever done. I feel love sitting in my heart more and more. Call me weird, I don't care.
May peace and love find a place to sit in your heart today. Namaste
May peace and love find a place to sit in your heart today. Namaste
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
spin
I'm off to the gym. I want to lift some weight, pump that iron before my spin class. Yesterday I took my regular ashtanga yoga 1+1/2 class and I can sure feel it today.
I listed a few new enamels and some wirewrap this weekend so I feel that I've accomplished something. I gave in and enameled in the heat.
I've started a new hobby, soapmaking. Right now I've just bought some good melt and pour from Brambleberry but I'm working up the nerve to try and make some from scratch. It's a lot of fun and being an aromatherapist I have tons of essential oils that can be used in the process. I like the fact of making my own soap from scratch and it being natural and beneficial to my skin. I bought some molds and have already given away some really nice soap. I even made some buddha soap!! I did grow and dry my own herbs that I've used in some of the soap. ex. lavender,rosemary,thyme umm they smell sooo good.
The point is that I'm really tired of all the chemicals that surround us and anything that I can contribute to make my planet greener I'm game for
May peace and love sit in your heart today. Namaste!
I listed a few new enamels and some wirewrap this weekend so I feel that I've accomplished something. I gave in and enameled in the heat.
I've started a new hobby, soapmaking. Right now I've just bought some good melt and pour from Brambleberry but I'm working up the nerve to try and make some from scratch. It's a lot of fun and being an aromatherapist I have tons of essential oils that can be used in the process. I like the fact of making my own soap from scratch and it being natural and beneficial to my skin. I bought some molds and have already given away some really nice soap. I even made some buddha soap!! I did grow and dry my own herbs that I've used in some of the soap. ex. lavender,rosemary,thyme umm they smell sooo good.
The point is that I'm really tired of all the chemicals that surround us and anything that I can contribute to make my planet greener I'm game for
May peace and love sit in your heart today. Namaste!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
No conclusion Etsy Artfire
Do you have a favorite place? I'm still on both etsy and artfire and can't decide where to stay. Some people tell me that it's better to have more than one site but I might be one of those individuals who does better with one shop to concentrate on.
I like things about both. It does seem that etsy is starting to go down the tubes. The share your item function has been removed and here's artfire adding new tools to help the sellers. Things aren't looking up.
To change the subject, I did manage to make a few new enameled pieces this week. I had been putting it off and waiting for cooler weather but that isn't in the near future with record breaking highs in south florida. I enamel outside and with the hot kiln and temperatures, whew!! We had a couple of cooler days a few weeks ago and boy, did that feel good. I see from my coments that some fellow floridians were also enjoying the very brief reprieve from the oppressive heat.
I've been pretty dedicated to my yoga practice and feel the difference in my life. Yoga's not only about the physical but the spiritual and I must say that we have a very gifted and caring yoga teacher. I feel blessed to have her.
As for the guilds, I don't know which ones I'm going to stay on. Another choice. It seems that there isn't a lot of participation on some of them and I don't want to be the patsie for others. I feel that I would like to support other artists when I really appreciate their work and not because it's their turn on the list!
Well, I guess that's enough blah, blah for one day!
Peace, love and Namaste to all!!
I like things about both. It does seem that etsy is starting to go down the tubes. The share your item function has been removed and here's artfire adding new tools to help the sellers. Things aren't looking up.
To change the subject, I did manage to make a few new enameled pieces this week. I had been putting it off and waiting for cooler weather but that isn't in the near future with record breaking highs in south florida. I enamel outside and with the hot kiln and temperatures, whew!! We had a couple of cooler days a few weeks ago and boy, did that feel good. I see from my coments that some fellow floridians were also enjoying the very brief reprieve from the oppressive heat.
I've been pretty dedicated to my yoga practice and feel the difference in my life. Yoga's not only about the physical but the spiritual and I must say that we have a very gifted and caring yoga teacher. I feel blessed to have her.
As for the guilds, I don't know which ones I'm going to stay on. Another choice. It seems that there isn't a lot of participation on some of them and I don't want to be the patsie for others. I feel that I would like to support other artists when I really appreciate their work and not because it's their turn on the list!
Well, I guess that's enough blah, blah for one day!
Peace, love and Namaste to all!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
350 yoga
I was really happy to participate in a special yoga flow saturday. We were one of many registered groups help to change our future. The information is all to be found on this website
www.350yoga.com If everyoneone does their little part it's amazing how we can protect our future.
www.350yoga.com If everyoneone does their little part it's amazing how we can protect our future.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Yes.... Finally, cooler weather
I can't believe that we are finally having a cold front in south florida. It was an excruciatingly hot summer. I know that this beautiful weather probably won't last but I sure intend to enjoy it while it's here. Can you believe that we went from 95 degrees to 53 degrees all in the space of 24 hours? That's a 40 degree difference!!! Wow!!
Oops, almost forgot about Waldo. This month it's really worth playing because each paticipating member of the artfire shops with less that 10 sales is donating a percentage or amount to their foundation of choice. Personally I'm donating $2 from any sales that I have this month to the breast cancer research. My mom just finished her treatments and is a survivor so I think it's a great cause. Playing the Waldo game is free and you win a great prize.
Please check it out here!! www.shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com and good luck!
Oops, almost forgot about Waldo. This month it's really worth playing because each paticipating member of the artfire shops with less that 10 sales is donating a percentage or amount to their foundation of choice. Personally I'm donating $2 from any sales that I have this month to the breast cancer research. My mom just finished her treatments and is a survivor so I think it's a great cause. Playing the Waldo game is free and you win a great prize.
Please check it out here!! www.shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com and good luck!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Breast Cancer Awareness
Well, we all know that this is breast cancer awareness month. But, it never quite touched me as it did last year. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and only recently finished chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It was, needless to say, a very hard year. Luckily, I was able to be with my mother through this terrible ordeal because I live very close by. Thankfully, she is a survivor. There is little enough that I can do to help this terrible disease but in honor of those less fortunate and my mother I will be donating $2 from avery sale that I have in the month of October. I'm not selecting certain items and this applies to any item in either my etsy or artfire shop.
www.fyfe1819.etsy.com
www.jewelrybyfyfe.artfire.com
Maybe together we can someday make a difference.
Peace, love and Namaste to all!
www.fyfe1819.etsy.com
www.jewelrybyfyfe.artfire.com
Maybe together we can someday make a difference.
Peace, love and Namaste to all!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Roses That Last 3 Piece Bath Set : BragginRights - ArtFire Bath & Beauty
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What can I say?
I haven't posted in quite a while and the reason is that I haven't had very much to talk about. I entered a couple of contests on some of the Artfire guilds that I belong to and won some and lost some. That took up a lot of my time.
I do feel guilty because I have received a couple of blog awards and I haven't claimed them yet because I didn't really have the time. Especially to find the next victims, oops, I meant awardees. Is that even a word? Not according to thesaurus!
I have been working on a couple of new projects. I don't always have the time to enamel!
I really can't believe that 6 months ago I didn't even know how to work on a computor let alone blog!!
I can only say that I am so happy that it's finally cooling off here in south florida. What a hot summer we had! Whew! Maybe I'll get more energy back.
One great thing did happen to me recently. I talk on the forums in etsy and made a new friend in France. How surprised and excited was I to receive a letter and a small french recipe booklet in my mailbox. Yes, directly from France. How cool is that?
That's why it's worth all the time and effort online!
Namaste, peace and love. Have a great day!!
I do feel guilty because I have received a couple of blog awards and I haven't claimed them yet because I didn't really have the time. Especially to find the next victims, oops, I meant awardees. Is that even a word? Not according to thesaurus!
I have been working on a couple of new projects. I don't always have the time to enamel!
I really can't believe that 6 months ago I didn't even know how to work on a computor let alone blog!!
I can only say that I am so happy that it's finally cooling off here in south florida. What a hot summer we had! Whew! Maybe I'll get more energy back.
One great thing did happen to me recently. I talk on the forums in etsy and made a new friend in France. How surprised and excited was I to receive a letter and a small french recipe booklet in my mailbox. Yes, directly from France. How cool is that?
That's why it's worth all the time and effort online!
Namaste, peace and love. Have a great day!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Vote for my bracelet
Well here I am again in another contest. Please help me and vote for my abc bracelet. Go to www.artfireajg.blogspot.com thanks so much!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Dogs day
Well, I haven't posted for a while because I guess there's nothing new to say. Today I did 1+1/2 hours of yoga followed by 1 hour of powerflex. My husband laughingly often says "off to work dear?" I do love to go to gym at least 5 days per week and even though it's good physically, it's also very good for my psych. I socialize at the gym as well.
Today was the day that I decide to groom my yorkie "Maestro" . He is such a handful that I had to learn how to groom him myself because the professionals couldn't deal with him and I refused to drug him before. I bought him 8 years ago in a petshop after saving a tremendous amount of money and I had always dreamed of having a yorkie. I never had a puppy before having always bought from the spca and I didn't realize for a couple of months that he wasn't normal. The petshop offered to euthanize him and either replace or refund me but I was up to the challenge and eight years later I have learned to cope. He could be compared to an autistic child and will always remain about 3-4 months mentally. But, I love him and he is very affectionate.
Have you tried to find Waldo? It really is a lot of fun, free and you could win a free pair of gorgeous earrings. Give it a try!!! www.shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com Good luck!
Today was the day that I decide to groom my yorkie "Maestro" . He is such a handful that I had to learn how to groom him myself because the professionals couldn't deal with him and I refused to drug him before. I bought him 8 years ago in a petshop after saving a tremendous amount of money and I had always dreamed of having a yorkie. I never had a puppy before having always bought from the spca and I didn't realize for a couple of months that he wasn't normal. The petshop offered to euthanize him and either replace or refund me but I was up to the challenge and eight years later I have learned to cope. He could be compared to an autistic child and will always remain about 3-4 months mentally. But, I love him and he is very affectionate.
Have you tried to find Waldo? It really is a lot of fun, free and you could win a free pair of gorgeous earrings. Give it a try!!! www.shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com Good luck!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Waldo
Come and play our montly contest is started at artfire guild with less than 10 sales. The prize is gorgeous. Come here and see how easy it is to play! www.shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com Good luck!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
I Won!!!
I can't believe that I won the challenge on Artisan Jewelers Guild on Artfire. The contest was A dog's day afternoon and being very literal minded, I made little scottie enamel earrings!
I'm sure that all my Shameless Self Promotion helped alot. I think I might have twittered about every half hour for the last 3 days!! I emailed friends and voila!!! I didn't think that I was competitive but I sure fooled myself. The competition was fierce!
Thanks to all who voted for me, I really do appreciate you taking the time.
Peace and Love! Namaste!!!
I'm sure that all my Shameless Self Promotion helped alot. I think I might have twittered about every half hour for the last 3 days!! I emailed friends and voila!!! I didn't think that I was competitive but I sure fooled myself. The competition was fierce!
Thanks to all who voted for me, I really do appreciate you taking the time.
Peace and Love! Namaste!!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Buddha and My Pendant
Buddha decided to wear my pendant today!! I just finished this piece.
The sun is shining and it's another beautiful day in south Florida. We've had a really hot summer but some of my friends up north in Montreal and Toronto etc, didn't have great weather. I sort of feel bad for them when I start to write on facebook or my blog and I always say, "Good Morning sunshine".
I'm waiting on an order today from Monsterslayer. I bought different types of sterling wire for a few projects that I have in mind. Namely, I started making some wirewrapped rings but I want to go a step further and make the actual ring out of copper or silver enamel and then wrap it. That"ll be putting my own spin on things.
OKAY, I've turned into a shameless self promoter. My pride has completely deserted me. What's wrong with me. I'm not competitive!! RIGHT! I entered a contest on the artfire artisan jewelry guild and can't stop promoting MYSELF!!!!!! Help!
So don't be shy,give a little vote for my copper enameled scottie earrings at
www.artfireajg.blogspot.com I will really appreciate it!!!
Thanks from a shameless self-promoter.
Oh, and have a great day. Peace and love. Namaste!
The sun is shining and it's another beautiful day in south Florida. We've had a really hot summer but some of my friends up north in Montreal and Toronto etc, didn't have great weather. I sort of feel bad for them when I start to write on facebook or my blog and I always say, "Good Morning sunshine".
I'm waiting on an order today from Monsterslayer. I bought different types of sterling wire for a few projects that I have in mind. Namely, I started making some wirewrapped rings but I want to go a step further and make the actual ring out of copper or silver enamel and then wrap it. That"ll be putting my own spin on things.
OKAY, I've turned into a shameless self promoter. My pride has completely deserted me. What's wrong with me. I'm not competitive!! RIGHT! I entered a contest on the artfire artisan jewelry guild and can't stop promoting MYSELF!!!!!! Help!
So don't be shy,give a little vote for my copper enameled scottie earrings at
www.artfireajg.blogspot.com I will really appreciate it!!!
Thanks from a shameless self-promoter.
Oh, and have a great day. Peace and love. Namaste!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday,Sunday so good to me!
Yes this is stolen from the Mamas and Papas. Except they said Monday,Monday. I'm having a great day. The sun is shining, lots of good friends, old and new. Isn't that what counts?
I listed a couple of new items in my artfire studio and yes, I also added an artfire kiosk to my facebook friend page. This is so cool. Thanks Artfire, what a fantastic idea!
I worked on an enamel piece and I just love how it came out. The colors have a bit of an oriental look to me. I was going to make some polymer clay beads to match, but I don't have all the colors so, I'm off to Joanne Fabrics to buy some yellow clay. I wanted to take a picture but my camera just died on me. No worry, just batteries that have to be charged. Doesn't this always happen when you're inspired to take pictures?
Hi Tina, from www.shinelikecrazytina.artfire.com just in case you're listening or reading I should say!
My friend Tina has the most amazing trays all handcrafted!!!
Peace and Love to all! Namaste!!
I listed a couple of new items in my artfire studio and yes, I also added an artfire kiosk to my facebook friend page. This is so cool. Thanks Artfire, what a fantastic idea!
I worked on an enamel piece and I just love how it came out. The colors have a bit of an oriental look to me. I was going to make some polymer clay beads to match, but I don't have all the colors so, I'm off to Joanne Fabrics to buy some yellow clay. I wanted to take a picture but my camera just died on me. No worry, just batteries that have to be charged. Doesn't this always happen when you're inspired to take pictures?
Hi Tina, from www.shinelikecrazytina.artfire.com just in case you're listening or reading I should say!
My friend Tina has the most amazing trays all handcrafted!!!
Peace and Love to all! Namaste!!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
First contest
I entered an item for a contest on one of the artfire guilds. The theme was "A dogs day afternoon" and taking a very literal view, I created little scottie enamel earrings. If you are so inclined, I would appreciate a little support. Please go to www.artfireajg.blogspot.com
Let me just say, the competition is fierce and if I had know it would be so tough I would have probably entered another item. I'm at you're mercy!
Have a great Saturday everyone. Peace and Love! Namaste!
Let me just say, the competition is fierce and if I had know it would be so tough I would have probably entered another item. I'm at you're mercy!
Have a great Saturday everyone. Peace and Love! Namaste!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Meet My Friend
Hi all, I'd like you to meet my new best friend, the Pocket Thesaurus. I don't know if its just me but I seem to have forgotten the proper spelling of some words that I haven't used in awhile. Is this what they call "having a senior moment"? How funny is that.
I went to yoga today and OMG am I just sore all over. What a tough class!
Today I want to make some little scottish terrior enamel earrings. I'm going to start on that right now and see how that comes out.
Peace and Love all. Namaste.
I went to yoga today and OMG am I just sore all over. What a tough class!
Today I want to make some little scottish terrior enamel earrings. I'm going to start on that right now and see how that comes out.
Peace and Love all. Namaste.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
My new next door neighbor
So, how else to put this? My mother decided to buy the house next door. Some people think this isn't such a good thing but I'm sort of undecided. I keep having flashes of the program "Everybody loves Raymond". Only time will tell!
I listed a few new items on etsy and artfire. This is another thing I haven't decided about. I would like to concentrate on one venue but, time will tell. Some items are really active on etsy and some on artfire. Everytime I think I've decided something changes.
Yoga was awesome today. Very tough class but keeps me sane. I still think I should have been an amazon warrior. It doesn't matter that I'm only 5"2" I feel taller! Maybe the amazons were pygmies anyways. I love lifting weights, spin class, yoga, pilates, trampoline class, step class.
Hello? My weight doesn't seem to change much. I remember the ladies saying, "Just wait dear, you'll gain weight like we did and have trouble losing it" and me thinking yeah right! Oh well.
Its all good. Have a great day! Namaste, peace and love. That's whats important!
I listed a few new items on etsy and artfire. This is another thing I haven't decided about. I would like to concentrate on one venue but, time will tell. Some items are really active on etsy and some on artfire. Everytime I think I've decided something changes.
Yoga was awesome today. Very tough class but keeps me sane. I still think I should have been an amazon warrior. It doesn't matter that I'm only 5"2" I feel taller! Maybe the amazons were pygmies anyways. I love lifting weights, spin class, yoga, pilates, trampoline class, step class.
Hello? My weight doesn't seem to change much. I remember the ladies saying, "Just wait dear, you'll gain weight like we did and have trouble losing it" and me thinking yeah right! Oh well.
Its all good. Have a great day! Namaste, peace and love. That's whats important!
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