Relaxation ?!

O Constant Reader, what do YOU do to relax? You know, "relax", as in NOT working job #1, #2, doing the mom-chauffeur thing, the work "Mixer" thing... Something YOU want to do WHEN YOU want to do it. And for as LONG AS you want to...


For myself...There are THREE things that totally relax me...Four, if you count going on a cruise.



(1) Just laying in bed, reading or watching a DVD, with the cats piled on me, hot jasmine tea, lit scented candles and the alarm clock NOT set.
This is important, since I work 64 hours a week in regular jobs (NOT involving Etsy) to support my house, my kitties and my jewelry tool and equipment upgrade project.


(2) Spending time with my instructor and classmates in the studio... I can learn from their projects and vice versa. Too bad they kick us out at 10:00 PM! (class is over at 9:30 PM)













(3) A day/week/year at the beach or in the mountains, with no cell phones, no schedule that HAS to be followed, someone watching my kitties ...I MUST have at least SOME equipment, tools and beads, though...In case I get a thought. MUST have a book or 10, as well....
















Lastly, if the aforementioned don't "do" it - there's the MOTORCYCLE:

Have a Spirited Autumn Equinox!

It's time for The Spirited Autumn Event! From Monday, September 22nd (the Fall Equinox) until Monday, October 6, Members of Etsy's Earthpath Artisans Street Team are offering special promotions on selected items in their shops. This adorable witchy felted brooch, "Hint of Fall", "Golden Rod" crystal point and moukaite "Stealth Triple Goddess" necklace, Jack O Lantern runes, Witch Shadow Box and White Deerskin Medicine pouch are just SOME of the many terrific handmade pieces on sale until Monday, October 6th!



The Spirited Autumn Event (TSAE) focuses on Fall Themed and Magical items, just in time for Halloween! Search Etsy using the TSAE tag to find participating items. Save $$ on unique handcrafted items and have fun shopping!



Items include autumn colored jewelry, incense, pendulums, artwork and MORE.






To find all the currently listed TSAE specials, just go to Etsy, search for TSAE or CLICK HERE!

Earthpath Artisans' "Gypsy Challenge" - check it out!

The EarthPath Artisans Street Team (EAST) is having a Gypsy Design Challenge! Team members have taken their interpretation of what the word "Gypsy" conjures up for them, and created new pieces in a variety of media.

The purpose of this challenge is not to win prizes or compete with each other; rather, it's a way to build team camaraderie and inspire us to explore new themes and stretch our creative muscles.

And for the winner, it means a little extra attention from an adoring public! (which we ALL love :P)

Winners will be posted on the blog and on Etsy.So stop by the EAST Challenge page on Flickr

To see pictures of the entries, and then go VOTE for your favorite piece - the one that most brings to mind the exotic nature of the Gypsy - at the EAST blog. You can also see many of the entries on Etsy by visiting the EAST team shop's Favorites page.

Voting ends July 21st.We'll see you there!