When it comes to jewelry, I am not like my mom. Mom has what I call "blackbird syndrom"...if it sparkles and shines she snatches it up. She might be enamored of a new piece for a while, but before long the new jewelry ends up tangled in with the rest of her hoard...and she's on to the next new piece. I, on the other hand, mostly wear jewelry that holds some signifigance for me. Unlike my teen daughter, I don't coordinate my jewelry with my outfits on a regular basis. Sure, I have some nice pieces of costume jewelry, and if it occurs to me I might actually wear it. More often than not, though, I simply forget to put it on.
Spotlight: RedBracelet
Labels: amulets , etsy , evil eye , good energy , good vibes , hamsa , happiness , health , Isreal , kabbalah , love , luck , Luckxury , passion , prosperity , protection , red , RedBracelet , talisman , turquoise
To Be Treasuried
This morning I got a convo from FabricatedFamily, an Etsy seller I was unfamiliar with. (PS - her handbound original fiction ROCKS!) She was writing to let me know that my Nikko Ironstone Bowls had been featured in her newest Etsy Treasury. Woo hoo!!
- I find threads to post treasuries/new items on Etsy and make sure that I spend a few minutes on each of these threads, complimenting links on other posts and leaving the link to the treasury I am in. Dont "spam" or "post and run"!
- I tweet the link a few times a day and request a RT (ReTweet) from anyone who might care to promote it forward...usually someone I've RT-ed for.
- I post the treasury link on my fan page and usually ask outright for my fans to "blog it, tweet it, share it..." and I always ask for "comment love". The last treasury I did was a tribute to my Facebook Fans and we reached our comment limit within 24 hours! I try to make that happen for treasuries that feature Comfuzzled!
- Who would wear or use your item? Brides? Teachers? Kids?
- What is the item? Seems obvious, but if "earrings" is already in your title, try "hoops", "studs" or "posts" in your tags...whichever applies.
- When would this item be used? Think seasons, occasions, and celebrations.
- Where would you expect to see this item? You can use rooms in the house, locations like "mantle", "oven" or "office"...even places on the body, like "shoulders" for a shawl or "wrist" for a bracelet.
- Why would someone want or need to buy your item? Be creative and descriptive...and concise!
- How was this made? Was it "hand blown", "knit" or "carved'? If it is vintage, when was it made? Punctuation isn't allowed in tags so use "50s" or "1890s" for dates.
About a Book Addiction
Labels: amy vanderbilt , authors , bed , books , bookworm , daughterm , etiquette , fiction , geek , Harry Potter , non-fiction , novels , pregnancy , reading , self-help , Stephen King , Twilight
Random Fan-dom - The First
In honor of Comfuzzled's fan page surpassing 200 fans, I thought I'd throw some fan love back out to the universe.
Once Upon a Self
I'm always inspired by my fellow Etsians. But tonight, looking through my Favorites, I began to see a pattern...pieces that were strangely reminiscent of my past selves...and that inspired a trip down memory lane.
Labels: 80's , 90's , choker , earrings , etsy , fashion , funky , glasses , high school , inspiration , memories , retro , sense of style , sun hat
Madly Missing Mad
It's late and I miss my daughter, Maddi, who is in Ohio visiting relatives with my mom. I imagine she is struggling valiantly with no computer access (poor dear)...but that's a whole 'nother blog.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
I loved Watty Piper's The Little Engine That Could when I was growing up; I'm pretty sure it changed the course of my life. When others thought I couldn't (or shouldn't) do something, I've always been able to believe that I could, no matter what the odds. Or the consequences.
Labels: berlin , choices , daughterm , destiny , fate , hollywood , Iraq , kids , life , motivation , parenting , single motherhood , teen , the Littel engine That could , vintage , Watty Piper
NTR - Make My Day
NTR (Nothing To Report) In theory, this acronym is used when nothing of note has occurred during the time period in question. It is used in SitReps...concise daily reports.
- Woke early, went to Post Office; mailed silver coasters to a new Comfuzzled customer, picked up registered mail from Israel (my fabulous new Luckxury amulet bracelet from RedBracelet.)
- Went to Dad's, cooked brunch
- Ran errands in the rain
- Had a great dinner with my dad and brother
- Missed my daughter Maddi and my Mom
- Launched this blog; got 16 followers (thanks!).
Labels: Baghdad , bracelet , coasters , comfuzzled , DFAC , errands , etsy , family , Iraq , post office , quality time , vintage
Stein-in-Hand
Labels: archery , barley , beer , bullseye , collection , comfuzzled , crossbow , Duetschland , etsy , Germany , memories , military , nostalgia , stein , vintage