Chocolate

iPhone Sleeve

Sweets don't interest me as much as spices.  

Two years ago, my husband succeeded in getting me into chocolates.  It stared with that little espresso bite.  An inch of dark chocolate cube with rich espresso filling in the middle.  A powerful dose of caffeine enough to wake up a sleep-deprived gal.  

Then, they say the rest is history.  There's chocolate mousse, cafe mocha, chocolate martini, chocolate power bars and granola cereals with dark chocolate.

So, here's to all the chocolate lovers - a rich dark brown sleeve for your iPhones.  

To remind you of all the sweet things in life.

Black Saturday

Black Rose, Fibre Art.

The beauty of black. 

Classic, timeless. 

Everlasting.

An insignia of loss.

The grace of defeat.

Token of grief.

Symbol of darkness.

Feelings kept.

Unfulfilled dreams.

It's petals wither.

New buds sprout.

Sign of hope.

A new beginning."

- by Morning Artist

We Card Hard

Card Cache.

Credit cards, business cards, driver's license, gift cards, membership cards, pledge cards, appointment cards and card-size bill folds.   Did I miss anything?  Oh, yes.  Photo cards, moo cards, coupons and memory cards.  I'm sure the list goes on.

Is sifting through the ever-growing number of cards getting tougher?  Why not put them in color-coded sleeves.  Business cards in black.  Credit cards in red (red, to signal 'stop' or 'pause' before using it).  Yellow for others.  

Plus, you won't end up losing everything, in case that precious wallet or purse gets lost.

Isn't that clever?

Wordless Wednesday

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Charming Coasters

It's not even Wednesday, and I was left 'wordless' for a minute or two.  That was after I opened my nifty package from Wood Pond Designs.  Out came these gorgeous quilt coasters.  

Beautifully well made and packed carefully.  This is why I love buying handmade.  The artist's careful attention to detail is bar none.  The personal touches make it even more special.

These call for a toast!

Caching In

Business Card or Credit Card Cache.

So, you're in art, craft, or trade show.  You meet someone and he asks for your business card.  You say 'Wait, let me get one'.  At this point, you're a little bit panicky.  Your precious cards got somehow lost amongst the pile of mounting flyers and items you've accumulated.

The answer to your dilemma, the Card Cache.  I came up with another fun design with two things in mind - simple and convenient. 

No more card-hunting, just caching in.

Get yours now.

Hooked

Gold Metallic Bracelet.  Crochet, $12.

I have a confession to make.  The second time I picked up crocheting again, I was hooked.  That was two years ago, when my ultra-stretched belly was growing a baby.  Sleep was rare in those last few weeks before the little one decided he's ready to come out.  To while away the time, I thought I'll give crocheting another try.  

So much have changed since I first learned the craft.  I was sixteen when mom first taught me.    From home decor to fashion, it found it's way to the hearts of many.  Crochet has evolved to be a prevalent craft for even the younger generation.

For me, it's an 'art' by itself.  Just like any medium, it can be articulated into many unexpected art forms.  Someday, I plan to build a six foot fiber installation using crochet.  The type that will make one stop and wonder, 'That was crocheted?'

But I'll save that for another day or year.   Today, it's jewelry-making.  

With my hook, of course.