Monday Morning Treasures

'Finding Home on the Homefront' by LilacAve

All these things found by searching "homefront" on Etsy. Homefront is made up on military spouses, veterans, and retirees of the US Armed forces.

SALE - save 30% - C... ArtWhimsPaper $10.50	Contemporary Cathed... mrsdstahl $100.00	LOVE cuff links - ... TheTaffyBox $18.00
Large Antique Bronz... armychic4lyfe $8.00	Golden Berchtesgade... ByCoco $145.00	Purple Corduroy Hoo... scgeraci $38.00
Silver and black pe... SueRunyonDesig... $19.50	Up and At 'Em S... ScarletIvySoap... $4.50	Deere themadisongall... $44.00
Believe. Crochet. W... Wellofcreation... $6.00	have a seat, 5x7 ASenseofPlaceP... $15.00	Double Domed USMC w... herhero $33.00
R E S E R V E D 8th... beatricepearl $18.00	Mommy Brain Bracele... ANursingRemind... $35.00	Golden Lilies Earri... ruralinspirati... $22.00

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I've Got Six Words

Here's me in a nutshell.

Have you heard that story about Hemmingway? Someone challenged him to write a story only using six words. His reply was, "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn."

Rumor has it many called it his best work.

Recently on Etsy I read a helpful tutorial. The author challenged Etsy Sellers to do the same for their self/business. I was really turned on by this challenge. Thinking about it and working up to it has been tough. It's been almost two weeks since I took the challenge and I'm having difficulties figuring out what I want to say with six words.

What I am about to share with you is the list of ideas I have composed. I'm a bit embarassed about it. But I feel the need to share as a rite of passage. (so to speak) I read the list yesterday to my husband and some of them flat out made me laugh while reading them. He laughed at some too, and tried to make me nix a few immediately. Here is the list though, unedited. I don't mind if you laugh too. (or roll your eyes at me)

Dedicated Artist That Lets People In

Creator In And Of the World

At Work Artist That Won’t Rest

Artist focused on Creating the Unique

Explorer with Art in My Heart

Inventive Artist in Love with Energy

Limitless Girl in Love with Craft

I Spend All Day With Creativity

I Take Action and Color It

I Found Myself in Art Theory

Honest Artist Living in Limitless Possibility

Humorous Tattooed Artist with Traditional Tendencies

A Clever Artist Not Against Fashion

Born to Travel Create and Share

Artist Interested in Variety of Style

Funky Girl at Peace with Individuality

Please Enjoy With or Without Sun

Romantic Traveler Attracted to Creative Outlets

Without sharing creativity I would die

Hopelessly Devoted to Creating and Sharing

Colorful Artist with an Outward Focus

Artist with Personality Still Under Construction
Visual Artist Without Flair for Words

It isn't easy to describe yourself without feeling like your tooting your horn. I read what I've thought up and I'm like, "Oh man, my head is so far up my...."

I'd like to leave this open for you to develope an opinion. Leave a comment on your favorite, and least favorite. If you play this game with yourself I'd like to know too.

Send me an email and I can post the results: sarah@floridascarf.com

If you have a blog leave a link in the comments to your post.

LATER!

I Painted a Sailboat!

Now that Flo Sca has slowed down a bit I can paint more. I'm pumped. Here's the first painting of 2011.

Monday Meetups

On Etsy I am a member of the Homefront Artistry Team. To find out more about them visit http://www.homefrontartistryteam.blogspot.com/

Every second and last Monday of the month we have an internet social. This weeks interviewer is Mandy of http://www.simplyleilani.etsy.com/

 Here's how our conversation goes:

Mandy, "Are you a night owl or an early bird?"

Sarah, "I am definitely an early bird. My husband is in flight school now. He leaves the house at 4:00 am. So I leave my comfy, cozy bed at 3:45 am. Someone has to toast his bagel and pack his lunch. But I love it because it's a killer excuse to have extra coffee."

Mandy,"Share one thing on your bucket list."

Sarah, "I guess I'd say that one of the more important things is to finish a series of paintings I started in 2002. I have been painting portraits of chair lifts from ski resorts I've been to. I have two and a half done. I want to have eight to ten. I've really got to get going on it."

Mandy, "What's your favorite thing about yourself."

Sarah, "My ability to change."

Thanks Mandy. That chat was short and sweet.

The Year of the Rabbit

The Chinese New Year is coming. It begins on February 3^rd to be exact. I love the opportunity to celebrate any holiday. I particularly enjoy ones with awesome decorations and killer food. This holiday definitely falls into that category.

I made some scarves to celebrate. You can find them here: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/scgeraci?section_id=7717285

One of my peers included me in a treasury. I alway appreciate that.

'Rabbits and the New Year!' by MoMoPics

year of the rabbit thebeeskneesde... $45.00	1000 lanterns - A d... irenesuchocki $30.00	Oriental Asian Drag... jeannelamp $18.00
needle felted white... SewnNatural $42.00	12 Chinese Zodiac H... mochamocha $65.00	Handstitched felt r... FlatlandsMade $10.00
glasses case - year... handmadeclassi... $12.00	Chinese New Year - ... KawaihaeCardCo... $4.00	4pc JEWELRY or Cali... EclectiblePart... $79.00
Chinese New Year Fo... sagerocky $10.00	Fine Art Print 8x1... eastwitching $19.00	Refashioned Red Swe... scgeraci $28.00
Antique copper cuff... theshagbag $16.95	Pattern-Zodiac Rabb... ZodiacGurumi $4.50	Sample Sale- Year o... elf518 $70.00

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I decided I wanted some homemade decorations. I mailed a few children I know drawings of dragons. I asked them to color them in and mail them back to me. When I receive them I will string them up to make garland.

(Not only is this going to result in a great decoration, but it is also a fun way to keep in touch with my family and friends that are far away.)

Last but not least, I have tried some new recipes:

Broiled Orange Ginger Shrimp - O.k. but not out of this world

Lion’s Head Meatballs in Spicy coconut Sauce – Killer! I will definitely be repeating this one during my celebration

Still on my recipe to-do list:

Longevity noodles – Apparently you serve the longest noodles you can find. The oldest person is supposed to be served first. (funny, both key points in this meal seem a bit unsocial by my standards)

Vegetarian’s Delight

New Year’s Rice Cakes – I’m going to have to go rice flour hunting for this one.

I refuse to make my own fortune cookies. (That’s untraditional)

If I have inspired you to celebrate the Chinese New Year also you can check out this website. They have great resources.

http://www.theholidayspot.com/chinese_new_year/

A Treasury for Your Viewing Pleasure

'red heat !!' by hobilium

red heat !!

scarlet red suede c... trilogie $30.00	tulip pendant free... hobilium $38.00	NzLbags SHOULDER Ba... NzLbags $75.00
Passionate Red Trio... flameonglass $21.00	Hand Painted Pure S... muallacraft $43.00	Vintage Victor Hugo... bellalulu $22.00
The Color Of Love ... ButterflyOfTel... $15.00	Beautiful Crocheted... nezoshop $20.00	set of 3 lavender b... handmadebycher... $9.00
Woolen brooch Red P... jezek $50.00	Warm and Happy Hand... cayennepeppyba... $62.00	Sale-Shoulder Bag-R... marbled $33.00
Red for Christmas C... sebsurer $25.00	Red Velvet Hood, Fe... scgeraci $38.00	Elegant Red Valenti... meme52 $3.75

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A Treasury For Late Winter Warmth

HangingHalo put together this nice collection from Etsy just in time for the end of winter. I really enjoy how colorful it is.

'Dress a Snowman or Yourself' by HangingHalo

Scarves, hats, coats, and mittens galore!! Cute accessories you'll need to keep cozy!!

puppet gloves mandalinarossa $39.00	Whimsy Gnome Slouch... Raimbowtree $68.00	Baby/Toddler Scarf ... ASweetAroma $7.00
Knit Hat with Ruffl... nekhbet $22.00	Violet, Plum, Blue ... PunteBella $26.00	bibiana - a massive... bungaloe $34.00
Hi and Bye Fingerle... KnitWitChicago $	New for 2011 - Back... FlorasFinest $29.95	Wool Hat and Mitten... TurnUpGreen $40.00
Baby mitten - Fleec... pascalineNY $10.00	Cloche Hat in Choco... bonniesknittin... $85.00	Tweet Tweet Peace B... mimabirdboutiq... $20.00
Child's multi-c... WalkingCrowStu... $44.00	Handmade Mini Scarf... scgeraci $28.00	ON SALE Half Price-... marymatsumoto $32.50

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