Hip Hip Hooray For Hippos!!

Happy Hippo Finds - Etsy Style

Orange Hippo and Bird Shirt by Planet Pudge

DIY Hippopotamus Mittens by Knit Knit

Hippo Passport/Wallet by Squirrellicious

Periwinkle Pocket Hippo by Maisey Handmade

Support Your Local Artist

Supporting your local artist IS what it's all about!!

Journal - From Here to There, by Rachel Austin

It had been way too long since I've supported a local artist.  Since April actually (see above).  Ooops.  So tonight I FINALLY bought something from someone that I've been Etsy stalking for months, even years now - wow years (not the scary kind of stalking, the I love your work but I rarely buy art for myself kind).  I've hearted this and a lot of that.  I've oooh'd and ahh'd & even giggled out lout at many of his pieces. So who did I buy from???  Well the very talented Mr. Jason Edward Davis of course! 

Wooden Block Original Painting - Whale and the Octopus, by Jason Edward Davis 

 Isn't he sweet?

So go out & treat yourself to something awesome, something local.  How?  Click here - or even here - http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php and type in your city and watch all of the crazy amazing items pop up.  Then? Do it!  Buy something.  

You'll feel great & so will your local artist!!

Bought & Wish I'd Bought

Cost Plus World Market is one of my most favorite stores ever!!  

I bought an assortment of items today on a whim.  Apparently whims can be dangerous.  I bought soap, body wash, pasta, a scarf, the cutest freaking wrapping paper ever, masala sauce, chocolate & well wait...I'm going to stop because I spent way too much and I don't want to think about that.

Here are two things I loved the most.  One I bought & of course one I wish I'd bought!!

Bought (Smells heavenly)

Wish I'd Bought

The dangerous part??  I found out they're online.  Uh oh.  http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp

AND like most businesses these days they can now be found on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/worldmarket?ref=ts. 

I'll be following, it's true.

Bracelets Around The Bend

I'm in the mood to make, so today I dove into my ribbon stash and made some pretties for our wrists!!

Stepping Back Into Blog Land

Silly blogging, takes time and loads of dedication BUT I miss sharing so I'm back.

What have I been doing since I've been gone??  To sum it up?  Making new products, reading books *gasp*, attending conventions, selling at markets, losing 20 pounds and spending all kinds of time with my friends & family. 

What am I reading now?  "Social Media 101"   Watch out!