So did everyone make it through turkey day? And what about the weekend? Did you shop? Laze around? Watch cheezy 80's movies?

Usually we'd be home watching James Bond movies, but we took off this weekend for camp, and though it was cold, it was pretty sunny all weekend. We had fresh SNOW, and everything was crystal-like and shimmery. Some friends came to stay and all was groovey.

(Rudy was a little pooped out on the two hour ride home)

I came home ready to finish up some pieces that I started the weekend before. I had found the funnest little Jasper & Agate beads, and knew they'd make a perfect frame for a mini collage. Ater a wee bit of experimenting, I found what worked best.

NEST

Of course mixing in other vintage elements is half the fun!

DREAM

They are also the pefect size for bracelets.

FAIRIES

I love that some of the pendants are double-sided, twice as much fun!

FAIRIES

(second side)

I couldn't get photos of the last one, as the sun was fading fast. I still can't believe it's now getting dark at 3:45. ick.

What I have so far will go into the shop tonight in the "Revived Relics" category.

AND DON'T FORGET!

From now until Christmas I am offering free

"Artsy Ephemera Packs" & "Vintage Sheet Music Bundles"!

Go here to read all about it!

 

posted by: sweetpeas at November 26, 2007 22:26 | link | comments (13) |

Dear Pasi actually did a post in English just for me!

I received a lovely email from Lea this morning, and I miss the both of them all over again.

You two are breaking my heart over here!

xoxox

posted by: sweetpeas at November 15, 2007 16:24 | link | comments (1) |
travelin

fun in the city

Back from NYC! WOW, what a fun-filled weekend!

Saturday night Tom, Dawn and myself met Lea and Pasi at their hotel, stopped off for a drink and exchanged gifts. We all quickly hit it off! Pasi and Lea are delightful, down to earth folks, and I miss them all ready. Tom and Pasi acted like a couple of old college buddies for the entire night, and Dawn and I were a bit silly at times, but I don't think we frightened Lea too badly. Lea is as wonderful in real life as she is on her blog. So sweet, pretty, gracious and very smart. Such a doll!

As I said, we exchanged gifts first. Lea spoiled Dawn and I rotten, filling a goody bag for each of us with treats from Finland, and best of all some of her jewelry! She gave me a pair of earrings, and this gorgeous bracelet.

After we exchanged gifts we headed over to this very cool restaurant called Fig and Olive. This was the perfect place to spend a few hours and get to know eachother properly. The menu is filled to the brim with yummy tappas, wine, coffees and desserts. We ordered round after round of fabulous "share" type platters and a few bottles of wine. I've always been a big believer in the power of food to bring people together, and Fig and Olive worked it's majic on us.

Fat and happy at Fig and Olive

The only thing that is missing is the prescence of my Big Daddy. he would have adored Lea and dug Pasi! NEXT TIME!

From there, it was time to bar hop, and that's exactly what we did. Things got a bit comical and silly....dancing, talking and just plain ole socializing. It was all WAY too much fun! At one bar/club Dawn decided to take three flowers from a huge arrangement, and insisted we wear them in out hair. The poor bartenders didn't say a word, as I'm assuming they knew their wasn't a thing they could do about it. At this same place they had a little pool downstairs, filled with plastic balls. This seemed to fascinate all of us to know end, especially Dawn, who kept picking them up and throwing them back into the pool.

Crazy kids!

The night ended much too quickly. I truly miss our new friends, but I'm confident that we will all meet again one day. Maybe in Finland?

On Sunday, Dawn and I met dear Mary in Brooklyn for some good old fashion shopping. I wont bore you with the details, but I can tell you that we were dragging a bit after our fun filled night. Dawn and I were treated to a wonderful home cooked meal by Tom when we got home. Just what we needed to come down and back to earth.

Until next time, HUGS & KISSES to the four of you!

xoxoxox

posted by: sweetpeas at November 07, 2007 19:08 | link | comments (6) |
travelin

2:13 am and I just got home from the Pub. The thing is, I don't have much to say, but I'm not quite ready to go to bed yet. After a night of socializing, hearing tall tales and still listening to the play by play of every single Red Sox game, I need some time to come down.

I can reflect on the night with a bit of humor, as it was, after all, a night filled with medieval flare and fantasy. We had some prettty amusing folks dressed up in costume, and I myself had no intention of dressing up. I went to work in jeans and a semi-boring shirt, but got roped into changing into a police uniform! A customer had been to a party over the weekend, and just happend to have this apparel in her car. How do I get myself into these kooky situations anyway?

I am excited to be exiting the good 'ol state of Maine, (desination NYC), so I can hang out with Dawn and finally get to meet up with Lea! We've got a dinner date Saturday night and this is something that I've really been looking forward to. On Sunday, Dawn and I will shop for the day, and I'll hopefully cross some names of my Christmas list. I'll be back on Monday, and will fill you all in on the extravaganza. (yes, I am thinking of it as such!)

Have a great week and weekend......

posted by: sweetpeas at November 01, 2007 06:47 | link | comments (2) |
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