Everyday Living

04 October 2009

Glass Creations from Lucky Girl Trading Co.

Believe it or not, the Holiday Season is fast approaching us. With this in mind, over the next several weeks I will be featuring the items of various Etsy shops. I can't think of a better way to show that special someone how much you care, than to give them a one-of-a-kind, hand-made gift. You can help support these very talented artists and do your Christmas shopping at the same time. So, please take the time and look over these items, because that perfect gift may be right here.

The following featured products are brought to you by: Lucky Girl Trading Company.
The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image to be taken to their site and the product of your choice.

Mod Circles Blue to Purple Pendant

I made this pretty pendant with circle patterned dichroic glass that sparkles and shifts in shades of green, blue, and purple. Approximately 1/2" x 1-7/16", plus your choice of silver-plated or gold-plated bail, with a smooth top finish. If you'd like a gold-plated bail please say so in the notes to seller during checkout, otherwise I'll attach a silver-plated bail. item #420.

Need a chain or cord for your pendant? I have a large selection available in my shop.

Bubbly Blue Fused Glass Tealight Candle Holder

I made this candle holder with translucent blue art glass as a base and a layer of clear glass for depth. I added a fair amount of magic bubble powder between the layers of glass to create the frothy look, then fused the glass in my kiln. After fusing and cooling was complete, the glass was washed before going back into the kiln to be shaped into this unique candle holder. It measures about 2" tall and 2.75" wide, the perfect size to hold a tealight candle.

Small Flower Power Yellow Smiley Fused Glass Dish

I made this dish with sunny yellow art glass as a base and a layer of clear glass for depth. I created the smiley face with multicolored glass millefiore bits. It's about 4.5" square with rounded corners and a gentle slope. The dish would be beautiful holding spare change or keys, serving condiments or snacks, or as a candle or soap dish. It's also nice just to look at--it makes me smile every time I walk past! Food and dishwasher safe.

I'm happy to ship this internationally, so if you're outside the U.S. please ask me for the postage to your country.

Special announcement for... Etsy Shop Owners

03 October 2009

November is National Novel Writing Month

I realize that October has only just begun, but I need to use these next few weeks to prepare for an upcoming adventure...

November is typically a very busy month for me. In addition to homeschooling our kids, I also start getting our Christmas decorations up (don't worry, we don't turn the lights on until Thanksgiving night), thoroughly clean the house from top to bottom, plan the Thanksgiving Day menu, and then cook the meal. Well, in my dementia, I have decided to add even more to this busy month: I plan to write a novel.

November is National Novel Writing Month and I plan to participate. You see, starting at midnight on November 1st we have until November 30th to write a 50,000 word novel. What is the purpose of doing this? Well, the thought behind it is to have people write their novel and then, when the contest is over, they would then go back and revise it. Roughly, what you are doing is writing a rough draft.

So, why am I doing this? Although it may look as if I have finally lost what's left of my mind, I have actually always wanted to do this and a deadline is just what I need to motivate myself. Now, the only question is: what to write about? I know that I want the novel to be a ghost story, but what I need are some ideas on where the story will take place; what about an old house, a forest, or a haunted ship? If you can think of a fun place for this story to take place, please let me know.

Wish me luck, this is going to get interesting.