feeling like a trip to wonderland? how about you alice?

i don't know why -- but miss alice in wonderland is on my mind this morning -- maybe that will be my creative process for the day -- we shall see! but i am going to go take a trip into the magical land via a visit to etsy and i shall see what i find!




ok...i don't really crochet but if i did...this is where i would start! how adorable are these little ones from kandjdolls.etsy.com



now tell me this fabric is not absolutely adorable! get those sewing machines out everyone...you can surely have some fun with this! you can find this at: thisandthatjapan




well if this doesn't make you smile...nothing will! how cute is this!!!! you can find this at: SandysCapeCodOrig



how absolutely adorable is this rendition of the wonderland gang! check this site out...what a wonderful artist! danitashop

well i sure hope you enjoyed your little trip down the rabbit's hole! trip part deux...next week on wonderland wednesdays!!!! enjoy and may your day be magical!

a new etsy beginning for me

morning friends! how are you this morning. hope you all are well! i wanted you to know that i opened a new etsy shoppe called The Cottage Market. i really wanted to have a shoppe where i can make adorable and affordable little items that everyone would like. i am still going to run my other shoppes...this is an addition for me and i wanted to share it with you...tell me what you think : )

here are a few of the items that i have and many many more to come!

meatless monday and MORE!

good morning my friends and yes it is meatless monday once again as ALWAYS in my house!

i want you to think pasta (oh so many to choose from...treat yourself and make or buy some FRESH and experience that is sooooooo worth it!)...fresh vegetables...olive oil...garlic...scallions...pesto and/or anything that comes to mind! i find that a splash of good white wine and a squeeze of lemon juice kicks up any oil oil and garlic base sauce and red wine and balsamic vinegar kicks up the red base sauces and i mean enhances the flavor to heavenly...now CREATE!!! serve it up with a salad and everyone will say YUM!!!!! any combination...experiment...you can't do it wrong!!!!! dig in and all will be happy and you will never miss the meat! i promise! oh yes...don't forget the crusty bread!!!

see you tomorrow -- i just opened a new shoppe on etsy and i will show you some of the goodies in the shoppe! the new shoppe is The Cottage Market please let me know what you think and please send me your hearts! : )

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!!

good morning friends and Happy Earth Day to you all! today is a day to celebrate the earth and to remember we must be the earth's caretaker...a job that is not being done very well at the moment! we must stop and remember all of the steps we can take in our every day life that will make a difference in the end. oh i know that people stop and say "like if i shut my lights off...that is going to make a difference...if a don't run the water so much...like that is going to make a difference...etc..." well bottom line -- it all makes a difference and there is so much we can do to help our mother earth. CELEBRATE every day! we need Earth to stay happy and healthy for all the future generations and for ours now. when i think about it...the word RESPECT comes to mind...we need to show everything on this earth RESPECT and it will flourish...the oceans and all it's incredible inhabitants, the earth, the rain forest, the skies, the air...every square inch if we showed respect this earth would be a better place for it.



A few things you can do to celebrate

eat GREEN!!!! have salads...pasta with tons of local vegetables...support your local farms...not only are you helping the animals but by cutting down on your meat intake...the methane gas in the air is decreased. try it -- i do it every day and it is wonderful! being veggie is not hard at all...it is a joy!

create a bird feeder or bird house with your little one...not only is it fun but you are teaching a new generation the importance of our mother earth and it's children...plus the birds will certainly thank you for it!

recycle...this should just be a part of your life...second nature!!!! create a craft with recycled materials...easy and fun!

give up bottled water!!!! get that filter and reusable water bottle...it is mind boggling how much plastic is not used and how the land fills decrease with this one easy step.

grow your own veggies...plan for your new garden! oh the rewards are so delicious!

plant a tree in your yard or donate in someone's honor or memory...such a wonderful thing.

remember to respect the animals that are on our earth...treat them with dignity and respect.

change a light bulb oh so simple.

drop your water temperature by 1 degree.

spread the word to everyone...remind them that all the little things they do are so incredibly important and they do make a difference!

enjoy the day my friends and think GREEN!

come and vote for SOSOROSEY!!!

hi everyone! how are you this morning. today i want to show you the wares of one of my cottage style street team friends! sosorosey. she is the QUEEN of recycle and wow she works wonders...you will see below all of the incredible creations she imagines and then brings to life! she is in the earth day contest for recycle at etsy and if you could take a moment out of your day and place a vote for her that would be MARVELOUS...soso easy! just click here vote for SOSOROSEY you will see her...she is in second place and i soso hope she makes it to first before the days end! : ) now -- check out her gorgeous recycle art!!! you will be amazed! thanks and hugs to all!

inspiration from a little man on wheels!

morning everyone...it is no NEW news to everyone that i know that i am an animal lover and that i have a very special place in my heart for dachshunds. this morning my husband was reading the paper (USA today) and found a blog called: Frankie and Sparkles well the tears started the flow...my heart got warmer and i had to share this blog with you.
ALL PHOTOS are From the Frankie and Sparkles Blog...wanted to entice you to go take a peek!!!!!

little frankie had a wonderful life on all fours for 6 years and then due to an accident at the kennel he was staying at he is now on wheels. he had immediate surgery but unfortunately it did not work. well the upside of this story is that frankie does everything that he use to and inspires children and adults alike! he teams up with his friend sparkles the dalmation and fire dog and shares love with all! i am telling you you must click onto their blog...watch the video and just look around...if you are not feeling well...this will make you smile...if you feel like complaining about an ache or a pain...this probably will make you think twice...one thing is for sure your heart will be happy and your faith in "good" people will be restored. this is a story for everyone...please take a moment to visit! in jersey we would say this dog ROCKS and ROLLS!!!

frankie and sparkles

meatless monday and AVOCADOS!

morning friends! how are you this morning and happy meatless monday to you all...as you know every day is meatless for me but i wanted to share some vegetarian experiences with you all and hopefully you will add a meatless meal to your life...it is wonderful for your health...the environment and mostly for the animals : ) ok -- i have a new obsession and it is AVOCADOS! yes -- the fabulous green delight that you love so well as guacamoli (a big YUM!!!!) but i am eating it every day in a very simple form...i just take a nice ripe avocado, slice it in half -- tap my knife into the pit -- twist and remove and then i scoop it out into a bowl -- mash it a bit -- squeeze a quarter of a fresh lemon or lime on it -- add salt and pepper (i add hot pepper flakes) mix lightly and then put this delicious mixture on a nice piece of 12 grain toast -- but into twelve pieces and there is my breakfast...only 250 calories -- loaded with protein and HEART healthy natural avocado oils -- rich with nutrients and oh so tasty! give it a try! add your own slant to it which i do all the time but for breakfast i love it just like this! it is rich -- creamy -- the toast adds crunch and it is yummy and satisfying...give it a try! : )



OH SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!!!!! i love HASS!!!! have a great day and i will see you tomorrow!