Wednesday, March 17, 2010

ADD, easy as... wait, what were we talking about?

So my doctors think I have ADD, or as it's called these days, ADHD. (In my case the H stands for Hysterical.) So I go to this web site that is supposed to give you tips, right, to manage this condition and get more organized and all that. I take a couple of 'self-tests', "pass" them with flying colors, meaning I'm apparently RAGINGLY ADHD, and then the site returns the list. It's about seventy items long.

I sit there and stare at it blankly for about two minutes.

I mean, if I can't focus, how the HELL am I gonna get through this list? I just could not. I tried to read it. I did. It said something about "You keep salad greens in the fridge, so have your salad making station near the fridge."

Excuse me. Salad making station? I have no salad making station. The kitchen looks like a bomb went off in there. This is part of the problem. What a joyous life I would have if it included such a thing as a salad making station. And my refrigerator is out of greens. Unless you count the ones hiding in the vegetable crisper from a few months ago. I ate the fresh ones already, from the ready made salad I got at the store the other day. The store that has a salad making station. Should I move my refrigerator near the store? Cause otherwise I do not see this happening, this proximity thing, at all.

After reading about the salad making station, I read one more item. It said, if you feel the urge to say something negative, stay silent.

I just can't say anything about that.

Gingers Do Have Souls

This is MoMo, the face of FeroshKitty. He wakes me up every morning, my own personal alarm clock. He is very persistent. He will do whatever it takes, whether it is running over my body at full speed, starting fights with one of the other cats, pawing at my head - whatever he can come up with on that particular morning that will work. And, of course, as soon as I am up and he's had his breakfast, he goes sound asleep and stays that way for most of the day. His bedtime is usually about five minutes after he's gotten me up. He's a little ginger, and he most definitely has a soul. Whooooooo.

Speaking of which, the premiere of South Park is tonight, and I can't stop watching this video below. I'll be making some kind of jewelry while I'm watching the episode, and while I feel I shouldn't be laughing at this, I can't help it. I was born a ginger myself, and while my hair has darkened a bit over the years, I still have freckles and find the whole "gingers don't have souls" thing hysterical. I just feel sorry for any kids that get teased at school by other kids that take it seriously. Kids always manage to tease other kids over something.


Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Dragonfly choices For Dawn (Custom Work)

This is what the clasp looks like

These are the crystal colors to choose from, or alternately, you could choose clear crystal with AB finish (which captures all the different colors of light as opposed to just being plain clear crystal)

Peridot AB

Light Colorado Topaz AB


Light Topaz AB


Indicolite AB


Chrysolite AB



Jonquil AB





These are the gold-plated dragonfly charms that would hang from the bracelet, as well as dangle from the earrings. Crystals and cloisonne beads would also be used on the earrings and the bracelet to match (and to add to the length and beauty of the earrings)
















These are the cloissonne beads that have the dragonflies on them. I selected the crystal colors based on what I thought would go well with the colors in these beads.














aquamarine AB




this should be up with the other crystal colors but I forgot to upload it in order. We could also mix a couple of colors of crystals, I would suggest a color and a neutral, like one of the light crystals such as the light topaz or light colorado topaz and then a blue or green, if we were to do this. I can experiment tho to see what works visually based on your preferences.
















Sunday, March 7, 2010

Fuschia & Purple Velvet Swarovski Crystals with Czech Rhinestone Slider on Silver Circle Chain Bracelet

A touch of vintage-inspired charm meets the modern aesthetic with this gorgeous handmade bracelet. Fuschia and Purple Velvet genuine Swarovski crystals surround on both sides a Czech rhinestone slider in pink and rose, attached to a sterling silver-plated circle chain that closes with a toggle clasp. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 inches and is adjustable - just choose the circle you want to toggle and voila! Add a touch of serious sparkle to any outfit with this design - and through March 15th get it at 15% off. Visit the Ferosh Kitty zibbet store to see more images and purchase, or you can go right to the item page.