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Is it really already 2010?!  December was a complete blur and despite the fact I stretched myself way too thin with projects and responsibilities, it was a wonderful time spent with family and friends.  I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays as much as we did.Once Christmas was over and the new year begun, I promptly began working through putting things back in order and reorganizing what I've let go over the past couple of months.  However, yesterday my plans were thwarted and I find myself in bed with a touch of the flu.  Today I'm very thankful for my beautiful...

It's hard to believe 2009 is almost gone.  As we prepare our Thanksgiving feasts, eat way too much and begin to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah and a myriad of other year end celebrations, it's a nice time to reflect on the things that truly make our life rich.  I have so many things and people to be thankful for, as I'm sure you do to.  I truly am a lucky individual and grateful for my very full life.  So, I thought I'd share a few things that I'm mindful of this Thanksgiving:1.  After a torturous 2008, my dad has remained...

I've really loved checking my e-mail in the morning these past few days!  This morning's surprise was a message from Olivia of S and O Productions today alerting me that a treasury I was included in was highlighted on her gorgeous blog (of which I am now a follower!).  Olivia and her sister, Sarah (the S in S and O) have put together an amazing list of their "Elite Eight" treasuries.  Needless to say, I feel so privileged to be in a tiny little corner of such a wonderful collection.  By the way, be sure to check out Olivia's shop,...

"If you greatly desire something, have the guts to stake everything on obtaining it."  So says the quote by Brendan Francis which was cleverly used as the title to Noa Brumberg's new treasury on Etsy and there are many objects of desire in her treasury!  For one, I'm slightly obsessed over Nurit Design's Flower Ring...It made me so happy today to find that she'd also featured my Hammered Hoop Emerald Earrings in her treasury as it's so full of beautiful, colorful objects of desire!  Check out Noa's shop as well.  NOICA has the most adorable plush creatures and graphic designs. ...

As I was at my work table today, rushing to get to a trunk show, a little window popped up on my computer screen letting me know I had a new e-mail.  Hmmmm...."Etsy Conversations."  I'd better go check it...To my delight and surprise, I had a lovely message from another fellow Etsian, Nurit of Nurit Design letting me know she had chosen my Emerald Hammered Hoop Earrings for her beautiful treasury, cleverly entitled "Jewelry Takes People's Minds...Off Your Wrinkles."  It's always so flattering to be chosen for someone's treasury and Nurit's is truly beautiful.After having a look in her own...