Turquoise Tuesday...

Happy Turquoise Tuesday, lovely friends! How are you today? I hope you're having a fantastic day so far.

This weeks Turquoise Tuesday is extra special. It's extra special because I've featured five women who are not only exceptionally gifted artists, but they are exceptional friends to me. They have all shown me such kindness, support and friendship during the past two weeks since The Bump in the Road. This is just a small way of saying thank you...

Aged Vintage Glass and Flowers Photograph by Paperhill

Petite True Blue Spirit Level Earrings by Sherry Truitt Studios

Tiny Turquoise Felted Bowls (Set of three) by Chez Phydeaux

Splash Earrings by Wild Woman Jewelry


Drop of Rain Necklace by BlackStar Jewelry

Aren't these all just fabulous? I love each one! These amazing artists have shops filled with beauties so I hope you'll take time to visit them.

I want to say here that I realize I haven't included all of the dear friends who have reached out to me. I plan to do more features down the road with the other special artists/friends who sent me words of encouragement. You've all been just the best!

Have a perfect day, dear ones!

Thank you so much to stopping by...Your comments are little rays of sunshine....xo

Twitter Talent...

Those of you who are on Twitter will understand how addicting it can get. I personally find it fun and easy, a great way to check in on friends to see what's cookin'.

Recently I posed a question, or shall I say a challenge, for my Twitter friends. I asked them to write a Twitter story. For those of you who aren't familiar with Twitter, each entry you make must be in 140 characters or less. You are forced to make it short and sweet, which for me, can be quite difficult at times.

In essence, I asked for a story in 140 characters or less. For example, here are two tales that I wrote...it's harder than you think to write a story in 140 or less...

He burst into the room, raw, shaken. “I think I just shot her. She was chasing me; I turned, shot, then silence. Please go see."

And story #2 (which you may recognize from a previous blog post)...

The fine young son asked his mom, "Guess what?” Mom said, "What, honey?” Son says "I like pie". A daily act of torture.

So far, I have had three lovely and talented responses to this challenge. I am going to post them here. I hope you all will be inspired to write one and send it to me via Etsy. The only rule is it must be written with 140 characters or less. I would love to have many posts just like this, with a treasure trove of mini tales.

~Tale by Phydeaux;
“Apocalypse is upon us.” His voice steady, eyes calm. She swallowed a sob, clutching the pilfered thin mints to her chest.

~Tale by Fray;
It was a love like no other; warm, twisted. "Damn you! I surrender!" Into the woolen madness she fell, defeated, yet so very...happy.

~Tale by Paperhill;
"Do you ever feel alone, even when you're not?" she asked him, a stranger. He replied, "I did, until I stood here, with you". She smiled.

Aren't all three stories fabulous? I'm so impressed and completely delighted that these three authors participated in my little game. I hope you will join in the fun!

Featured Etsy Shop ~ Paperhill

Vintage Wallpaper Flocked Notecards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12632339

Paperhill is a shop that has many fabulous creations. The artist responsible for this gorgeous shop is Susan and she is a dear friend of mine as well as an exceptional artist. One example of the delights found at Paperhill are the charming vintage wallpaper flocked notecards listed in her shop. She specializes in making vintage modern.

I am featuring two of her incredible bridal pieces, Simple Elegance wrist corsage and Romantic Ring Bearer Pillow. Both pieces are inspirational, romantic and beautifully made with the finest materials. I hope you all will visit Susan at http://www.paperhill.etsy.com/.

Romantic Ring Bearer Pillow
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13496545

Simple Elegance Corsage http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13823835