Hello my lovelies! Yes, I’ve been neglecting my blog this week, haven’t I? You see, I have more family woes, I’m about to go on holiday for three weeks, I have more dogs to update the Brambleberry site* with, it’s both the Great Greyhound Gathering AND my older son’s birthday on Saturday, and in addition to all of that, I’ve been trying to re-float my Etsy shop.
I won’t go into the family stuff.
The holiday is worrying me a little because I always get stressed before going on holiday. I worry about what to take, what I’ll forget, the travelling .. all kinds of stuff. And also because of my two comfortable pairs of walking sandals, one has been chewed by Sid, and the other has turned into a pair of frogs.
Yes, that’s right. I’m sure you’ve had frog shoes at some point yourself – suddenly, while you’re walking along minding your own business, you hear something funny. It goes ‘gribbit, gribbit, gribbit’ and it’s coming from your feet.  When shoes wear out, sometimes a little hole appears somewhere and air gets into – or maybe out of – the sole. Not only is it mildly embarrassing, but they’re never quite as comfy ever again. Needless to say, the shops no longer have summer sandals in (let alone summer sandals in my size, which is Extremely Wide with Incipient Bunions. It’s all autumn stuff.
*Sigh*
So, the Etsy shop. I donated a few pieces of jewellery to an online auction in aid of a greyhound with a seriously bad leg fracture (external fixators, the whole works) and was asked if I wanted to be a part of a craft showcase, and what was my shop name please? Well, I’d let my Etsy shop slide, but here was a good opportunity to revive it with free advertising, so I went ahead and opened it up again, and started making jewellery again, and all the photography and listing etc involved just ran away with my time. It is soothing though, during a time of family troubles, and I do love making things like those fancy dog tag collars up there.
I don’t just do dog jewellery, of course. There’s earrings and bracelets too, and tassels to be added soon.
Today I’m taking part in A Sort of Fairytale’s online link party ‘Shopping Therapy Thursday’. If you have an Etsy shop, or even if you just love pretty and unusual things, mostly handcrafted with love, then do pop along and see who’s there – or even join in yourself!
I’ll be back to blogging properly again soon, I promise! I’m taking a computer away with me, so hopefully you’ll get some lovely pictures of the Italian countryside – and no doubt a few oddities too! I always seem to find them.
* The dogs aren’t up yet, but sometime over the next few days they will be!
I’ll have to explore your Etsy shop a bit later. When I have time to explore leisurely. Where do the days go anyway?
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Glad to see that you posted, my friend. I’ve missed ya and been wondering what you’ve been up to.
Sorry to hear about your family woes.
((((( Jay ))))))
OMG…I had no idea you made jewelry and had an Etsy Shop! Jay, you’re jewelry is AMAZING!!!!! And your photos of these pieces are STUNNING! I will be sure to place your Esty Shop link on my blog sidebar because I have several listed that I like to highlight and promote.
“The holiday is worrying me a little because I always get stressed before going on holiday. I worry about what to take, what I’ll forget, the travelling .. all kinds of stuff.”
I’m the same way before I go somewhere. I check, recheck, and then check again, to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything.
You take care, my friend. And I look forward to seeing photos of Italy!
X
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Hey again Jay~
Just came back from visiting your wonderful Etsy Shop!
GREAT stuff!
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Sorry about the family troubles. Some days I think “family troubles” is redundant, but I trying not to be cynical. I know the vacation worries all too well. When I’m really nuts I started wondering if I should even go on vacation at all. Love the Esty Shop.
Have a great vacation.
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Dog collars???? I thought they were for humans. Not that my human goes around on a lead and collar, I hasten to add. But seriously, they are very pretty and I love the idea of a beautiful necklace on a dog. Or a horse (the things you learn through blogging; horse collars/necklaces do exist). But one needs a well behaved, classy dog like a greyhound to show your pieces off at their best. Stinky, muddy labradors won’t do at all. Good luck with everything that’s currently going on in your life. Enjoy your holiday. Relax. That’s what it’s meant for. Hope your Etsy shop does very well. If it is up to Ron it will be a huge success LOL
(Off to check out your Etsy shop now.)
Sending you a nice virtual hug, dear Jay. Looking forward to your photos of Italy
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Back from Etsy; I truly love your jewellery. Human and canine. That blue tag necklace (looked into that because I found it intriguing why and how one would put that on a dog, but it is all clear to me now and it makes sense, even to me) made me smile. Do I detect the influence of a certain Mr. Depp there?
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Carol Langtot – Where do the days go? I have absolutely NO idea!! But go they do …
Ron – Aw, you are a dear man. Thank you for the hug, and for all the kind words. You know, I so nearly put in the post ‘Ron, I know you’ll love this one’!
Thank you SO much for the link on your blog. That means a lot to me! Hugs back, my friends!
Rob Lenihan – Thank you – yes, I know, family troubles can be anything and are tedious to the outside, hence the fact that I didn’t post about them.
I’m happy to hear that you like my Etsy shop!
Carolina – I guess there will be people who will wear them too! I sold one in an auction recently and when it arrived, they buyer told me it was far too pretty for the dog and she was going to wear it herself!
Thank you so much for your very kind comments, and the hug. The news from my cousin is not good, and she has anywhere between ‘days’ and ‘weeks’ according to her doctor. It’s cancer, of course.
Mr Depp? Why, what could possibly make you think he has anything to do with it? *Whistles nonchalently*
very special I just made a necklace of all different keys on cord.
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Hey…you have a fine talent there! Didn’t know that you made jewelry. Fantastic pieces. And what is this “Etsy” site? Why didn’t I know about this?
Curse you for making learn things and stuff…
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I’m so sorry about your niece Jay. Stupid cancer. Sad news. What has the world come to when you can’t even trust your own cells eh? I do hope that she doesn’t have to suffer a lot. You are all in my thoughts of course. Wishing you lots of strength to get through this difficult time.
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Aw, those paw print pendants are purrfect. (I couldn’t think of a woofy p adjective.)
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So sorry about the family woes, Jay:(
I love the jewellery you make. You’re very talented! Have the best time at the Great Greyhound Gathering, your son’s birthday and your impending holiday. Give Sid and Ranger a pat for us.
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