Moss and Lichen

My Moss Pin cushions on Etsy

If you like moss and lichen- like I do- then please visit the Blog A Thoughtful Life. She has compiled a collection of items from Etsy ( including mine ) that is sure to please. My favorite are the moss buttons seen here.

Some of my Fairy Gardens

The fairies have moved into an old washing machine

These fairies love an afternoon tea in the garden

I have been bitten by the fairy bug. My mind is spinning with ideas. From formal uppity fairies, to laid back and relaxed fairies to forest fairies. They are flying out of The PURE Gardener as fast as they appear. There is something about them that is very therapeutic and wonderful. They bring smiles to the faces of woman, children and even young men that are my employees who say that they are "so cool".

Miniature tea sets- that remind me of my childhood- are now finding new homes and renewed life in miniature gardens of my customers. This is good. I am working on a forest fairy garden that I will keep for myself but will have on display at the shop. I may work in a little mediation spot. It will represent a happy place to me. A place that I can escape to.

~Annette

Easy Whipped Shea Butter

Easy Whipped Shea Butter recipe from Bramble Berry Soaps

This is a great recipe that I love so much that I wanted to share. I use organic ingredients and essential oils. My favorites are rose, patchouli, and sandalwood.

Ingredients
14 oz Shea Butter
5 oz Coconut Oil
6 ml Cranberry Fig Fragrance Oil (or your choice)
Electric Mixer
4 ounce jars

Instructions
Combine all ingredients and whip for 6-7 minutes in an electric mixer on medium/high. Spoon into jars. That's it. You're done!

Easy, right? Who knew something great could come out of an afternoon of experimentation in the soap lab? I've been using it on my elbows and feet and totally love it!

ZEN

CLICK ON PHOTO TO GO DIRECTLY TO TREASURY... FEEL FREE TO COMMENT :-)

Love, Love, Love the Yurt! Hand made and upcycled.

All little reminders to treaure your life today and each day that follows. <3

Love Is A Battlefield- Etsy Treasury

I had fun with this one. Love the Zombies' card! Click on photo to go directly to the Etsy Treasury and leave a comment! <3

My Little House in Paris, TN

The Two Sisters August 2009

My little house in Paris, TN- The Two Sisters. I usually head down to relax, see my family and to my little house every year in December after the busy Holiday season is over. This year we are going down there a little later than usual- not until a week and only for a few days. But, in those few days I will be taken away from stress, the schedules, meetings, complications of everyday life, and reality in general. Well, the reality that I have created :-) It is hard to explain how I am attached to this little house and how at peace I am when I am there.

So, to the Two Sisters I am headed in a week and I am busy now collecting things like white dishes, incense and sage, trinkets and another rocker to take to her. Where I will relax and regroup. Thank God for the little things in life.

A view from standing in front of my house looking down the street to my sister Cherry's House at end of the road tucked way next to a forest. 2004

The Two Sisters 2004

There was a freak snow that year the day we arrived. It lasted only a day but it was quite exciting for my nieces and nephews.

A view from my screen porch to Lee School of the Arts

Made Jewelry tonight with my daughter..

Pretty Earrings for Emily

Butterfly pendant with garnet bead

5 Little Owl Pendants
My daughter and I made some jewelry tonight. Here are a couple of pieces that were made.

This necklace is made from a brass bird, crystal beads, vintage copper chain, and a light blue ribbon. It was finished with aged brass wire wrapping. Simple but pretty.

"God Is" is a hand made sterling silver pendant by Cathy Dailey on Etsy. I love their pieces! Tiger's eye was strung with, fresh water pearls, and various crystals on steal cable with sterling silver beads and a copper lobster claw enclosure.