New things from old things

So it all began about a year or so ago when I started an album on facebook asking my friends to "Mail Me A Letter or Something" -- and did they ever! One of my my intriguing things that I received, other than the coconut with my address taped to it (see below) was this old earring and necklace set sent from my dear old friend Sarah. Sarah and I have known each other since she was skipping around the playground pretending to be a horse and I was selling little handcrafted trinkets below the jungle gym (some things never change). This little collection she mailed me had the most wonderful story:

The original pieces along with Sarah's letter.

So I waited. And waited. Stared at this set. I didn't want to take it apart for fear of cursing the mojo attached to each little iridescent dangle.  Would a pack of flapper ghosts suddenly find me in my faraway Maine farmhouse and force me to do the Charleston? Would I really mind that kind of punishment? Probably not. I'd even film it and show everyone I encountered.

The time finally came. People kept asking me, "What did you make from that flapper set?" or "What the hell are you waiting for?" So one day I stopped waiting and just started taking it apart. I created three pairs of earrings the first night (with another night of crafting yet to come) and created these beauties that I'm quite proud of:

This is the pair that Sarah and her mother selected to love up.

These chalcedony earrings already sold on Etsy!

This floral set is still for sale on Etsy.

And this is the coconut that I found in my mailbox:

Something new I've gotten into

Recently I've started working on a special little project for my boyfriend. Initially it was for a Valentine's Day gift but that holiday's come and gone. Then it was for his birthday (April was a few months ago...). Then I just figured it'd be an on-going project that one day I would present to him.

The project is a digital scrapbook. I'm a computer geek. I love the digital idea -- less mess to clean up, more nerding-on-the-computer time.

This is one of the page that I came up with. My saving grace was finding Oscraps.com - they have a HUGE collection of beautiful digital scrapbooking supplies and tons of free options, too.

For those of you that like to get your fingers covered in glue and your scissors sharpened, I have some delights for you:

This is a collection of ephemera from my own Etsy shop: Constant Galore.

I look forward to my new venture in digital scrapbooking... as well as the good old fashioned paper style! Last year I participated in a scrapbook creation for my friend Carla's wedding. I was so pleased with my design and now I'm faced with the project of doing a new scrapbook page for our friend Brienne's wedding book! I'd better get to that...

New Treasury

Check out my newest Treasury on Etsy:

21 Day Yoga Challenge!

Who's with me for this 21 day yoga challenge from Yoga Journal?

Let's get fit and centered together!

"Intention" by homeshanti on Etsy

Etsy 4 by 4s

I've been touring around Etsy a lot lately and often buying lots and hearting lots! I wanted to share some Etsy finds with you and try to help generate some sales for some fine folks!

Here are some of my favorites:

And here are some of the items in my personal shop:

Just in time - Stocking Stuffers!

Winter has hit Maine. The snow has landed and it actually stuck! So I started thinking about Christmas, of course. Then I started thinking about stocking stuffers. Then I thought about funny stocking stuffers. Wouldn't you know it...I have just the thing for you!

I've created this collection of goodies that I found on Etsy. Enjoy browsing and get to shopping, most importantly!

Hibiscus Slip-on Coasters in Teal/Saffon - set of 6 - $24
by DimmalimmHome
















DRAGONFLY Miniature Mixed Media Original - $17
by AlissaStudio

Japanese Maples in Blue and Gold Bookplates- set of 6 - $9.95
by CozInk

Chocolate Penis Lollipops Set of 12 - ADULT - $18.50
by ConstantGalore

Yoga for winter, yoga for life

Yoga is my favorite form of exercise and something that I desire getting back into to get my blood flowing on these cold winter days. Yoga also centers my thoughts, get me back on track with my goals, and makes my body feel alive! Here are some delightful Etsy finds that remind me of how yoga is an important part of my life.


NAMASTE--7 little letters to honor the Spirit in you which is also in me

patchofsky - $45
This piece makes me want to smile. It is lively, colorful, and funky.
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Breathe Card
darsidevine - $2.50
The blissful smile on the giraffe's face says it all! The colors are relaxing and natural.
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King Pigeon Print
lindsaykristine - $20
These prints by lindsaykristine inspired this entire post. I love the flow of her watercolors and the spirit behind each pose. She really understands the breath work that is integral to yoga and it comes through in her paintings.
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Chakra Crone
karhumoon - $95
This crone is the most balanced woman I know! Karhumoon's creation is simply exquisite and she also offers custom creations of these chakra folks.
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Wrapped in Peace Skirt - Factory Silhouette
lalalenore - $85
This photograph captured me! What a happy feeling and a gorgeous skirt. Made of cotton and dyed using eco-friendly sustainably harvested dye materials. The red is in reference to the root chakra (see above!), the color of survival and rebirth.
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Cheryl Lee Design Yoga Girl Earrings
Jeweliansun - $15
I love earrings. I mean loooove earrings. These are a great find, cute, colorful, and yoga-related.
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Hemp Yogi Hoodie
consciousclothing - $85
I just want to wear this hoodie all the time and do yoga on these cold Maine days.
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I hope you enjoyed my finds and I hope you do a little yoga today!
There were many more items that I wanted to include here.. check out my favorites to see some other great yogi items.
Namaste.