Buds, Bunnies, and Bracelets

I have several things to write about so I thought I'd just cram them all into one post. First of all, I've added several new pieces to my Etsy store. My favorite is this funky paintbrush jasper and leather bracelet. I just wish I'd made it long enough for my big-boned wrist. The idea for this bracelet just seemed to spring out of nowhere while I was working on a necklace. It's kinda cool when that happens. The other pieces I added are lighter, more summery. I've decided that the pieces I add to Etsy will be the ones that are a little on the funkier, younger side. The ones on my regular web site are my more classic, "appeals to a broader audience" pieces. I still have several pieces to add to both sites, I just need to get my tushie in gear and get photos taken.

I also had to brag on one of the coolest get well gifts of all times. A while back, I had gall bladder surgery. Not fun, but at least I don't have to worry about those nasty gall stones anymore. Those babies are wicked. Anyway, one of my bestest and dearest friends (and fellow Monty Python fan), Debi, sent me these great slippers. They look all cute and cuddly with their sweet pink ears and little fluffy tails, don't they? But these aren't any old bunny slippers. These are the Killer Rabbits of Caerbannog, guardians of the cave of the same name, home of the Legendary Black Beast of Aaarrrrgggghhhh. These foul-tempered rodents have a mouthful of nasty, big, pointy teeth and a vicious mean streak a mile wide. (Imagine all that said with an awesome Scottish accent.) I just love 'em. They're comfy and they make me giggle every time I see them. Thanks again, D!

Lastly, I just had to say something about how much I love this time of year, when Texas is at its prettiest (and stormiest, but that's another post). I've got lots of things blooming, some for the first time. Some of my

dianthus are nearly as big as shrubbery (thank you mild winter and wet spring), my 3-year-old irises are finally blooming, and a miniature rose that I was sure I had killed when I chopped off most of its roots and moved it is thriving. The clematis is taking over the arbor, and the gaura is loaded with its pretty little butterfly-like blooms. Now, will this gardening gorgeousness be around come August? Only time and the Texas weather gods will tell. But for now, between storms and the mom-list, I'm gonna enjoy every bloomin' minute of it!