Greetings of the Season

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with love, peace and hope.  I've been a little lax in updating this blog (well ok, more than a little), but I hereby resolve to post more frequently from here on out.  A lot of things are planned for JMO in the coming year, so keep your eye on this blog for fresh new content.   And remember to sign up for my monthly newsletter over there on the right side of your screen for sneak peeks and specials offered only to newsletter subscribers.

Happy Holidays to one and all!

~Jean

Wednesday Wishlist: Beauties from the Basement

The Wednesday Wishlist is back!  For this installment I bring you Beauties from the Basement.  Where exactly is this Basement you ask?  The basement is the nickname for that beloved section of the Etsy fora called Etc.  On any given day you can find amazingly talented Etsyans discussing anything from their favorite tunes to their annoying neighbors.  The banter among these fine folks is rife with wit, charm, intelligence, and the occasional, erm, snark.  (But who notices snark, really? hehe).  Featuring ALL the wonderful artists I often see in Etc. would fill a thousand Wednesday Wishlists, but for now I'll tease you with just these ten.  So here's the drill...right click on their shop names to open each listing in a new window and show these Etc. peeps some love.  They deserve it!  

Silk Lined Peacock Kisslock Frame Clutch

from BrianaEdelmanDesigns

Sonoran Sands Wireworked Pendant OOAK

from AtabbycatArts

Waiting for Mr. Right Antique/Vintage Photo digital download

from MissKym
(this is me in about 30 years.  HA!)

Racy Rhonda from Racine

from KarmaRox

Sister Squid-Baby Pink and Grey

from SquidBullySquid

Muslin Drawstring Bags with Dandelion Puff

from flirtdeux

Swan Ghosts Hand Crank Automata

from cartoonmonster

Blue Cat Peeking Original Acrylic Painting

from GenevieveVictoria

Archimedes Is Feelin Groovy Leather and Fabric Cuff

from TocadoraLeather

Baseball Apron

from apronsrecycled

Wednesday Wishlist: Embrace The Dark Side

Whew, FINALLY posted another Wednesday Wishlist!  This week I invite you to walk with me on the dark side...the dark side of Etsy that is!  I don't know if it's because Halloween is coming or because I've been in a bit of a dark place myself lately, but I am LOVING all these goth items I found using Etsy's search tool.  They're wicked, wonderful, delightfully delicious additions to my Wishlist!  Right click on the shop links to open the item in a new window.  I dare you.  Muahahahahahaha!

Neo Victorian Scarab Jewel Necklace

from tempusfugit

Prison Riot Striped TuTu

from mtcoffinz

Unique Skull Pendant

from ParadiseFindings

Mini Purse Elizabeth Gothic Victorian

from UniquelyDifferent

Skeleton Key Soap Raygun Scented

from SteamBathFactory

Purple Plum Rose on Black Filigree Ring

from ForevermoreCreations

Witches Magick Candle Large

from whitemagic

The Blushing Vampire

from darkfaerie

Pyscho Soap from ArtSpot

Monsters and Lace Striped Hoodie

from TheLunaGirls

Well hello Mother Nature!

Fun fact about me:  I'm a bit of a photography buff.  For as long as I can remember I've always loved taking pictures.  People shots, action shots, still shots...you name it, I'll shoot it.  A 'professional' I'm most certainly not, but I've been told that I'm quite talented with a camera.

Lately my camera and I have been venturing out to Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, Illinois.  Lake Katherine is a man-made nature preserve with waterfalls, botanical gardens, walking trails, wildflowers, and of course, a lake.  The preserve is also home to a number of birds, ducks, geese, fish and various other critters.  I always go snap happy when I'm there!  Here's a few shots from a recent trip to the lake.

Enjoy!
~Jean

Wednesday Wishlist: Bits of Whimsy

For this week's Wishlist I once again turn to those fabulous Etsy sellers (I can't help it, really.  I could do 10 years' worth of Wishlists and not even scratch the surface of all the wonderful talent to be found on that site!).  Having been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, I sought out a little whimsical fun, and just look what I came up with!  Please show their shops some love by right clicking on the links to open in a new window.

Thanks, and have a whimsical day!

Lisa Snellings Lavender Blue Poppet

from Strangestudios

Robot with Headphones Print

from randomhouse

Clockwork Orange 5x7 Print

from kahlaw

Let's Talk from jeffclaassen

Sock Creature Casey from beezmiller

Goldi Golden Skeleton Key Dangle Earrings

from VintageMusings

Hot Air Balloon Ring

from MintyFreshFusions

Cow Bag-Purse Crochet Pattern

from sonicka

The Witch's Mushroom Garden

from WanderingLydia

Elephant Rain from Phizzychick

Wednesday Wishlist: Oldies but Goodies

I love vintage wares with all their timeless beauty and classic elegance, taking me far back in time.  So for this Wednesday Wishlist I bring you incredible finds via the fabulous vintage sellers of Etsy (of course!).  Please show each shop some love by right clicking on the link to open in a new window. 

Librarian Cat Eyeglasses from bumbleebuck

Royal KMM c 1941 Manual Typewriter

from queganga

Retro California Pottery Planter

from PoValleyVintage

Pearl Locket Brooch Pin from SmArtsy

1950s Dark Cherry Red Wool Hat with Feathers

from FoxyBritVintage

Imperial Reflex 620 Duo Lens Camera

from FalconandFinch

Italiano Mama 1970's Salt and Pepper Shakers

from circa1900s

Jet Black Heron from rekindle

Northern Electric Cathedral Wood Wall Telephone

from NostalgicMeditations

Triple Tiered Iron Plant Stand

from TheLovelys

Wednesday Wishlist: Farm, Sweet Farm

You can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl.  Maybe, but how about if you take this girl out of the city, and plant her on a farm out in the country.  Surround her with rolling hills and big skies and land where she can grow her own food, plant a beautiful flower garden, tend to her chickens and goats and pigs and sheep.  Watch as she sits on her porch at night and gazes up at the stars.  Yeah, that's my dream, and one day I hope to have my own farm and live off my land.  I love the city (Chicago will always be my home), but I long for the tranquility and slower pace of country life.  Less noise, less pollution, less distractions.   Soon, very soon.

Image courtesy of farmkitchen.com

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Image courtesy of michigansweetfarm.com

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