Doxies :)

To celebrate joining the Dachshund Team on Etsy, here are a few of my favorite dachshund related items (from members of the team too!)

This get well card

This magnet

This reindeer hat costume

Peppermint Mocha Lip Balm

This original painting

And this stocking

I was warned that having a dachshund means becoming obsessed with them. I wouldn't call it an obsession though. And if I don't call it that then it must not be :)

My Favorite Story

As an old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally catching up with the youth, he asked him why he was doing this.

The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun.

"But the beach goes on for miles and miles and there are millions of starfish," countered the other. "How can your effort make any difference?"

The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it to safety in the waves. "It makes a difference to this one," he said.

Nordstrom Semi-Annual Sale

Darn it Nordstrom!! Stop having sales that tempt me! I want this vintage inspired ring so bad!!

Thank god tomorrow is Friday!

Karim and I are getting pictures taken together this weekend so I'm so excited! I swear they won't be posed Olan Mills style. We met with the photographer, Stephanie Potter, and now I'm looking forward to getting them done even more. They are going to be really fun! I'll share them as soon as I get them back! Yay :)

Then after the pictures Saturday we're going to a bonfire. I think bringing supplies for vegan s'mores might be in order. Can you tell I can't wait for the weekend?!!

I hope everyone has a good one!

Etsy Teams!!!

I joined two Etsy teams yesterday!! I am so excited!

The first team is EtsyVeg. I have been following this blog for a few months now, and I am so honored to now be a part of the team! Growing up in a pretty rural area, it could be tough to find like minded people, but having a group like this really helps me renew my beliefs and reassures me I'm not the only one out there!

The second team is The Dachshund Team. Of course my dachshund, Lily, is a huge part of my life (she makes sure of it!) so it only seemed natural to join this team as well.

Please check out their sites!

And thank you to everyone on both teams for already making me feel so welcome :)

Dance :)

I've always admired dancers. Last week I finally got the courage to go into a dance studio and inquire about taking classes. So tonight I am going to try out a lyrical class. I am super excited. Yesterday I went and bought a leotard and tights (kind of a scary thing when you don't exactly have a "dancers" body) so I'm all ready! To celebrate, here are some dance inspired items for you :)

This ballet slipper necklace by White Trash Charms (that I've been eyeing for months now)

This cute ballet slipper charm

This tutu for dogs and cats (I think I've mentioned before how I want this for Lily, but I say it's worth another mention :)

These zebra print ballet flats (which I happen to own!)

This ballet inspired necklace

And this print of bears dancing :Þ

Wish me luck tonight! I hope it's not a disaster :)

Etsy Etsy Etsy

So here's some news for you - I love Etsy :)

Here are a few new things added to my favorites recently.

This lampwork bead wire wrapped ring

This mushroom handbag

This hand painted ring

These comic book magnets

This pretty vintage ring

And this pendant

I also listed these two new cards in my shop!

This Little Piggy Card

I took this picture a few years ago at the Maryland State Fair. I want a mini pig so so bad!

and this Antique Furniture Card

This was taken at the Captain Visger Bed and Breakfast in Alexandria Bay. The innkeeper was so super friendly, and she went out of her way both mornings to make Karim and I vegan breakfast. It was so delicious. I would consider making the 8 hour drive again for that alone!

Only three more days until Halloween!! Happy Wednesday!

More New Cards :)

Listed in my Etsy Shop!!