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
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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!)
(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, September 8, 2010
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
Friday, July 23, 2010
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
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, July 21, 2010
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!
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, July 14, 2010
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, July 7, 2010
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.
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