Friday Features - Layer of Haze

The fires in the west are creating a smoky haze that's graying the summer skies and distant mountains.  I've got to find some inspiration indoors on Etsy!

Grey and White Knit Purse
by N Fallon Design Studio

Night Owl Perfume
by Theme Fragrance

Crochet Headband
by JN Originals

Serpentine Necklace Earring Set
by Linda B's Jewelry

Fabric Wall Art
by Pasque Flower Creations

Smoky Days - late 19th century book
from Cynthia's Attic

I guess there was no escaping...

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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.

Friday Features: Fall Brings Earlier Nights

I actually don't mind the sun setting earlier this time of year.  There's something very cozy about having to turn the lights on and relax into a comfortable chair a little earlier in the day.

With that in mind I went searching for handmade items in our group that are or could be inspired by the night.

Artwork by Clockwork Ghost

Artwork by Poppy Hill Creations

Purse by N. Fallon Design Studio

Jewelry by Linda B

Artwork by Mister Pen Quin

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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.

Friday Features: An Apple a Day

There are a few theories on where the giving an apple to your teacher originated.  They range from the fact that teachers were poorly paid and the farmers would send in one of their popular crops with their child to school, to it's known as the Fruit of Knowledge in Judaic religions - from the story of Adam and Eve.

I heard of a different term when I was a child, but apparently back in the day a child who gave an apple to the teacher was often teased by other children with the name apple-polisher.

Today our grocery store shelves are filled with a multitude of apples in many colors.  I went searching on Etsy with those colors in mind.

Green Beaded Button Bracelet by Random Creative

Upcycled Book Apple by Whimsy's Workshop

Hand-dyed scarf by Splendid Little Stars

Small IOU Apple Necklace by Geeekalicious

Dyed Coral and Glass Earrings by Linda B

Crocheted Dishcloths by Magnolia Surprise

Back to School Girl's Apple outfit by Green Meadow Designs

Faceted Bead Earrings by Pruitt Design

Red Crocheted Gloves byJN Originals

Apple Tree Teacher Necklace by Jewel Mint

Will you send your child to school with a gift showing appreciation for their new teacher?


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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.

Friday Features: Fishing for Compliments

Sea Creatures Play set by Magnolia Surprise

Ocean Blue Post-it Mini Clip Board by Mister Pen Quin 

Under the Sea Clipart by Sher Hastings Designs

By the Sea Beaded Anklet & Earrings Set by Linda B

Fish Wave Cupcake Wrappers by Lillabug Party Place

Fish on Melamine Plate by The Mad Platters

Trigger Fish Lampwork Bead by Patsy Evins Studio

Antique Fish Pendant from
Somewhere in Time Jewelry

Who have you complimented today?  I surprised the grocery cashier by letting her know that her smile and genuine interest in my day always made me feel like practically skipping back to my car.  The uplifted feeling then became mutual!


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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.