Just My $0.02 Cents

Are you a Detroit Lions Fan?

2012-01-28T17:37:00.000-05:00

This is for all the Detroit Lions Fans out there. Enjoy.

'Are you a Lions Fan?' by Zeba

Tissue Box Cover -Sports/Det... sewsmartdesign... $15.00	Detroit Lions Football Blue/... MISporthouse $19.95
NFL Football Detroit lions ... HandmadeFashio... $17.99	Custom One of a Kind Detroit... shellylampshir... $250.00
Clearance Lion Chromed and B... sunnsuch $17.00	Detroit Lions Beaded Wreath ... APinkLemonadeD... $45.00
Detroit Lions "Fan Bag&... BeerGearUSA $29.00	Detroit Lions - Little Fan B... LilFanTees $11.99
Fabric Baby Booties--Ultimat... ChicBabyMama $9.00	The Lions Roar - NFL Detroit... SurvivorsShine $12.00
DeTRoit LioNs GiRL Bottle Ca... KeepCalmAndCap... $4.00	Detroit Lions Football Bottl... PictureCaps $19.50
Football Season Is Coming...... LilLoveyBoutiq... $46.00	Detroit Lions Ribbon Weddin... TheArtofSports $24.99
Detroit Lions Blue, Silver F... jjfink98 $4.00	NFL Detroit Lions TAILGATE S... stichingram $17.00

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Michigan Weddings

2011-06-05T11:32:00.000-04:00

A team member on Etsy created this treasury. I think it is a very good representation of what Michigan has to offer. I for one would love to see my daughter' wedding reception at the 'Old coast guard station'.

Checkout Etsy to see other artists from Michigan.

'Pure Michigan Wedding Welcome' by SallyManke

Let these fabulous Michigan artists assist with your wedding.

Bella Mode - Custom Reversib... princessdoodle... $70.00	WELCOME Home in Alphabet Pho... AlphaDogPhoto $20.00
Wedding Bridal White Feather... Amandasfinerth... $29.95	Wedding Veils Bridal Headpie... AmoreBride $29.00
Custom Initials - Love in th... photomcgee $30.00	White Wedding - Handwoven Pe... MelJoyCreation... $29.00
Understated Elegance Afghan,... H20works $135.00	White Ginger Soap pinkparchments... $5.00
Interchangeable Earrings Da... Zeba $8.50	Vintage Eyelet trim straycatfarm $3.00
Old Coast Guard Station At H... Celticcatphoto... $18.00	SPRING SALE Your Choice - An... Imagesbylynnan... $40.00
SALE - 60% OFF Saiko - OOAK ... KnitsCrochetAn... $30.00	Rustic red and white clay wa... claylady42 $25.00
Lily of the Valley 5x7 Fine ... Imagesbylynnan... $15.00	40 % Off Hand Made Tubular W... Zeba $43.80

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Nowruz Greetings - NowRuzetan PiRuz va Khojasteh.

2011-03-20T18:11:00.001-04:00

At 7:21 pm tonight Nowruz starts, time of nature's renewal, Nowruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in Persian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday and having significance amongst the Zoroastrian ancestors of modern Iranians, the same time is celebrated in parts of the South Asian sub-continent as the new year. The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and Iranian families gather together to observe the rituals.

Nowruz is celebrated by over 300 million people of Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kurdistan, Turkey, ... all around the world has arrived.

Brushed Copper Beads Design Challenge

2011-03-19T10:14:00.002-04:00

Check out this spring's challenge sponsored by Rings and Things Blog . I love to use copper in my designs. I think the brilliant color of copper warms up any design. Check out the Rings and Things Blog and take their design challenge.

I didn't know these facts about copper , did you?

Copper is the most versatile and durable of all metals and has been called "man’s eternal metal". Copper is malleable, ductile and long lasting. Copper is a better conductor of heat and electricity than any other metal except silver. Without copper, there might never have been an electric light or space flight. This miraculous mineral and its alloys are at the heart of all technology, from telecommunications to transportation.
One of copper’s major advantages is that it is recyclable. In North America alone, approximately one half of the copper consumed annually comes from recycled material. Copper’s recycle value is so great that premium-grade scrap has at least 95% of the value of primary copper from newly mined ore.
The Statue of Liberty contains 179,000 pounds of copper.

Here is some great designs I found using brushed copper beads.

'Man's Eternal Metal' by Zeba

Brushed Copper Teardrop Ster... GlitzGlitter $24.00	Fire Torched Curved Copper W... allisonmooney $38.00
Ruffles earrings brushed cop... flauntdesignsj... $19.00	Copper Drops with Sterling S... piehat $20.00
Rustic Shimmering Genuine Co... BeadzNBling $22.00	Dusk Glow - Antiquated Brush... Beaditi $20.00
Dawn Glow - Pinkish Brushed ... Beaditi $20.00	Bright Copper Teardrop Neckl... piehat $20.00
Vintage Satin Finish Copper ... sobejeweled $12.00	Copper Trio Scarf Pin or Hat... DonnaJs $17.50
SAFFRON NECKLACE citrine, ru... carrieWdesigns $65.00	Handmade Rainbow Jasper and ... seasonsinstone $65.00
Copper Balls Earrings sleepingcatbea... $15.00	Thai Silver and Copper Brace... arielleandpame... $38.00
Brushed Copper TahoeTreasures $33.00	TIDEPOOL EARRINGS aqua quart... carrieWdesigns $22.00

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Source: Northwest Mining Association

"Butter And Jam" - OOM Yummy!

2011-03-19T09:16:00.002-04:00

'Butter & Jam' by CuriousPreoccupation

Dreamline Gavotte- the OOAK ... LusterWear $400.00	SPRING LEAFS Women tie dye T... nikacollection $32.00
40 % Off Sale - Wire Crochet... Zeba $60.00	Spring tulips - 8X10 Photogr... BlueberryBayPh... $20.00
Yellow Cake Plate PotteryBarnes $25.00	original whimsical yellow da... SwallaStudio $45.95
Dark Beauty Necklace- Ametri... OddlyEnchantin... $165.00	Growing Hope (Dream) 3D Reli... euphorianchic $140.00
Bliss - 8 x 12 Fine Art Phot... RickStormPhoto... $39.00	Gingerbread Cupcake Dress in... Flutterbydaisy $145.00
Silver spoon MyLittleBlueDo... $80.00	Handmade Indonesian batik cl... LellaRae2 $40.00
Bronze Buttercup GailLannum $55.00	Handwoven Scarf Raspberry an... LoomOnTheLake $140.00
Little Buttercup - Art Vess... NansAlchemy $80.00	Golden Autumn - Moukaite, Sa... LiciaBeads $122.00

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The Fine Art Photography, Jewelry, and Sketches Giveaway Results

2011-03-06T19:57:00.003-05:00

First on behalf of Tangledwood and myself I would like to thank you everyone for participating. The feedback we received was fabulous. Colleen is very talented and her items are all great, I am sure you had a hard time just picking one item just as I did.

The Fine Art Photography, Jewelry, and Sketches "Winner's Choice" giveaway I hosted for Colleen of TangledWood on Etsy ended on Saturday, March 5, 2011 with one lucky winner. I numbered all qualified entries in the order the comments were entered. There were 52 qualified entries. I used random.org to find the winner! And ....

ArtsyChaos of Utah

who has a choice of any item or items up to $36.00 (USD) from Colleen's shop, TangledWood

Below is her selected prize in 11x14

Thank you everyone for particitpating.

A special thank you to Colleen for allowing me to host her giveaway. Make sure to visit her shop, TangledWood on Etsy to see her wonderful work.

Qualified entries were:

Birgit (1); eclairre (2); Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)( 3); MOMFOREVERANDEVER( 4); Lee( 5); johndale( 6); AmandaSue( 7); IvanH.( 8); Emily R.( 9); TopHat( 10); Wehaf( 11); Brooke( 12); Egare1( 13); paulthea( 14); Jacqueline( 15); sandyandcosmo( 16); Ang( 17); krystimarie( 18); Jessica( 19); Dovile( 20); Aik( 21); crystletellerday( 22); Karina( 23); Digital Misfit( 24); annemarie562000( 25); WhiteLilyCreations - pick( 26); WhiteLilyCreations - blog( 27); Kristen( 28); Yuliya( 29); Rebecca and Cody( 30); Anonymous( 31); Kashena( 32); nicole / Twitter: BTHM1( 33); calej( 34); Abby( 35); asuka - pick( 36); asuka - blog( 37); viorela( 38); sjt42075( 39); ArtsyChaos( 40); Jennifer R( 41); Kate( 42); Julie( 43); Julie – different email ( 44); pridelandmama( 45); kat( 46); Rachael( 47); Katherine( 48); Diane52( 49); Cerena( 50); ruslady( 51); Anonymous – different email( 52)

Note: If I could not find an email for you, your entry did not make the list.

Raw Amethyst for My Birthday

2011-03-02T09:08:00.001-05:00

Since my birthday is coming up and I do share the love of Amethyst with the creator of this lovely treasury,

vonderschonenrapunze

I decided to share this treasury with you.

'happy birthday to me and all naturally wild women out there!' by vonderschonenrapunze

yes, the end of february is my birthday. it is strange how my tastes have changed over the years. i still love my amethyst but it seems now that I prefer it chunky, raw and unfettered by the notion that society will only love you after you have been cut, polished and put in a particular setting. don't get me wrong, I like pretty polished things, but this year i want it like like my sashimi....raw!

Amethyst Geode Necklace 1 AMDsamplesale $46.00	Amethyst Slice on warm brass... laceydu $38.00
Alexandria, Stalactite Slice... eringotz $56.00	Raw Amethyst Crystal necklac... Gemoriah $80.00
Amethyst Stalactite Druzy Sl... zulasurfing $65.00	Amethyst Stalactite Flower w... bezaleljewels $195.00
ROXA. amethyst and agate Nec... BeijoFlor $79.00	Amethyst Crystal Cluster Nec... Zeba $180.00
OOAK Amethyst Geode Druzy w/... jessb01 $95.00	Amethyst Stalactite Necklace... SparrowCollect... $
One of a Kind Amethyst Druzy... RomancingTheBl... $245.00	Stunning Amethyst Drusy and ... LvoffStudio $375.00
Amethyst Crystal & Pearl Ste... simplyneen $123.00	amethyst and sterling silver... theforestprinc... $116.50
Ice Princess - Fine Silver- ... designsbysuzyn $450.00	Silver Mounted Amethyst Clus... TxEarthstoneJe... $36.00

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Fine Art Photography, Jewelry, and Sketches Giveaway from Colleen of TangledWood

2011-02-05T18:18:00.007-05:00

Fine Art Prints, Drawings and Jewelry

Colleen of TangledWood

I am delighted to host this "Winner's Choice" giveaway by Colleen of TangledWood on Etsy, where the lucky winner can choose any item or items up to $36.00 (USD) from Colleen's shop, TangledWood , at the close of the giveaway.

Meet the Artists and the Owner Colleen

"I love photographing the world around me, and being able to share what I’ve seen with others. I’ve been interested in photography for a long time, but only recently have I tried to make this a business. I am currently not working for anyone else, only myself. As I become more financially successful, I will continue to refine my photography skills and look forward to continuing my photography education."

Giveaway Details:

START DATE: February 6, 2011

END DATE: March 5, 2011 - 12 Midnight EST

OPEN: Worldwide 18 and above

Note to Winners who reside outside the United States :

Prize is shipped from USA; you are responsible for your

country's import taxes.

PRIZE: Choice of any item or items up to $36.00

VALUE: $36.00

HOW TO ENTER:

1) To receive 1 entry, visit TangledWood shop at Etsy by clicking on Picture below

2) Come back to this giveaway page, and leave a comment as to what item/s you would pick if you were to be the lucky winner of this giveaway. Be sure to leave an email address or a link to an email address, as this will be the ONLY means of contacting the winner.

To receive extra entries complete step 1 and 2 above, then you can do one of these or all of them, but they must each be a separate comment.

Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting. Come back to this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your post.
Blog about TangledWood shop with a visible link back to the shop. Come back to this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your post.
Make a purchase from TangledWood store during the contest. Come back to this giveaway and leave a comment.

Have fun and take a look at all the different items available for you to choose from....Colleen will be adding new items so be sure to check her shop often.

Thanks for visiting and good Luck!

One winner will be chosen by random integer generator.

The Great Blizzard of 2011

2011-02-01T23:50:00.000-05:00

Here is something to cheer you up in the middle of a great midwest blizzard.

'Blizzard of 2011' by LittlePrincessPea

While waiting out the blizzard in the Midwest I was inspired to create this treasury...perfect night for Etsy shopping!

Peaceful Blizzard (DC metro ... JCFindley $65.00	Snowflake Place Cards - set ... TimelessPaper $200.00
Chicago, Illinois Winter Bli... reneeleonestud... $65.00	Elegant infant cloche with f... WonkyWares $20.00
Made To Order Set of four sn... artrajes $80.00	Off-White Mink Fur Shawl Vladana $69.00
Mini Crochet Flower Hair Cli... AnalisaRose $3.50	Sale 20% OFF - Tufted Titmou... NatureMandalas $20.00
Burrow the owl.........5x7 p... timssally $10.00	Wintery Blue and White Paper... kerrirenee $4.00
Snow White Scarf knit handm... SkyBox $20.00	Let It Snow Silver Star Earr... vintageandglam $12.50
Ultra Glamorous Bridal Comb ... JMGJewelDesign $36.50	Soft ivory handknitted shoul... Sudrishta $50.00
Blue Snowflakes Bookmark snowingstars $18.00	Hand Made, Knitting, Ivory ... pasin $28.00

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More Wonderful Items from Michigan

2011-01-27T23:23:00.001-05:00

'Experience Michigan!' by basiumcrochet

A Treasury of items that represent some of the things in Michigan that I hold most dear - sights, colors, textures, landmarks, resources, and products. Featuring members of the Michigan's Trolls of Etsy Team!

Original Quilted Fiber Art S... SallyManke $125.00	Sassafras leaf ornaments tri... katehust $14.00
Beautiful Wood Shawl Pin - .... TheHickoryTree $12.95	Barnwood Frame - 8"x10&... AlphaDogPhoto $30.00
Mackinac Bridge III 8x10 Unf... Imagesbylynnan... $25.00	Smitten in the Mitten 11x17 ... FreshSugarPrin... $25.00
Gar scales- dyed naturally jauntinggypsy $2.75	Spicy Chunky Scarf WillewCreation... $30.00
Buffalo Nickel coin 2005 pen... foreverfun $3.00	Winter at South Haven Michig... Celticcatphoto... $18.00
Waves of Blue spiral glass b... AttitudesOfRed $15.00	Blueberry Delight Soap pinkparchments... $5.00
Purple Kid Mohair Locks MacGregorHollo... $5.25	Boutique Bib - Groovy Guitar... MomNMiaQuilts $8.00
Spill the Merlot - Handwoven... MelJoyCreation... $47.78	Daisy April Flower /Blank Fo... Zeba $3.60

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With Love From Michigan

2011-01-26T21:26:00.001-05:00

'Love is in the air in Michigan' by WillewCreations

Some lovely items lovingly created by artists that love to live in Michigan. All pieces were created by members of the Michigan's Trolls of Etsy Team.

Heart Bath Bombs/Fizzies - S... ElegantRoseBou... $5.00	Lake Michigan Tan Beach Ston... actionalpha $40.00
Mulberry doily heart trinket... claylady42 $8.00	PRINTABLE Valentines - Mini ... PoshPixels $7.00
Mini Bags of LOVE dedeetsyshop $17.00	Vintage Inspired Mixd Media ... QueenBe $7.50
Be My Valentine - Handwoven ... MelJoyCreation... $36.58	Plush Wool & Needle Felted B... pippiclippis $13.50
Heart paperweight (free ship... MetalicImages $15.99	Pink Squirrel Pincard PrettyPixels $3.50
Love - Valentines Day For Th... Celticcatphoto... $4.00	Valentine's Day Cupcake ... SaraNicoleDesi... $3.00
Do What You Love / Love What... BarrelOfMonkey... $2.00	Heart Print Girl's Scarf StoleMyHeart $4.00
All about Love...FREE shippi... TwoCharming $15.00	RED Valentines Day Rose Hear... amorevivo $29.00

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ICey Blue Hand Crafted Items From Michigna Artists

2011-01-26T21:21:00.000-05:00

'Icey Blues In Michigan and Beyond!' by Celticcatphotos

Come with me through an icey blue trip trough Michigan Troll-Land and Beyond!

Pack of Alpha Dog's Gree... AlphaDogPhoto $25.00	VALENTINES DAY SALE - Sparkl... megansbeadedde... $4.46
Icy Blue Baby - Handwoven Be... MelJoyCreation... $26.00	Soft Baby Blue Bouquet of Fl... Gypsymoondesig... $7.00
Blue tube beaded STAR earrin... AttitudesOfRed $15.00	Maple Leaf Wood Buttons..... TheHickoryTree $6.85
Ivory lace scarf with flower... KnitsCrochetAn... $30.00	After Christmas Sale Hand Kn... WillewCreation... $6.00
Snowy Creek 11x14 Unframed O... Imagesbylynnan... $40.00	Knit Catnip Mouse in Cool Co... VivaLeChat $5.50
Handmade Urban Chic Lace and... 6catspinNsew $9.95	Manistee Light TrilliumStudio... $28.00
Poppy - Michigan Sweater Bea... MaryLang $16.99	blue and green mandela penda... helenestreet $6.00
Flight - refueling 1 photomcgee $15.00	Glass Etched Votive Pair AngiesDesignSh... $12.50

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Great Place to Find Hand Made Valentine's Day Cards

2011-01-13T22:14:00.000-05:00

Valentine's day is near. Check out this blog to browse a collection of handmade cards by various artists, or list yours if you happen to make cards.

The Handmade Place

Hearts

2011-01-11T18:38:00.000-05:00

'We were two and had but one heart between us' by Zeba

....Francois De Montcorbier Villon

Bright Fuschia Resin and Ste... lsueszabo $	I Heart You - Fine Art Print janeheller $
Bleeding Heart Glass Heart P... EthosIceGlassB... $14.95	HEART IN HANDS - Scrabble Ti... prettywhimsica... $6.95
Wooden Heart Clock - Bloodwo... GrecoWoodcraft... $49.95	ON SALE Valentine Heart Ster... HouseThatCrowB... $
Dark Rubino Gold Foil Heart ... UncommonBeads $6.50	LOVE STORY III The End - Ori... MGMartPainting... $15.00
Red Velvet Swirl Heart Shape... SofaGarden $38.00	Burning love heart necklace ... lulubugjewelry $
Red Rose Chocolate Heart calabasascandy... $7.50	You're Simply Radishing ... lizgrandmaison $40.00
Be Still My Heart - Red Hear... joywhite $78.00	Sale Red and Black Glass hea... Zeba $12.00
Red Valentine Ruffled Heart ... thenestedpearl $34.99	Handmade Tattoo Heart and Wi... PicCircusDesig... $32.00

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Blinging in the New Year

2010-12-30T08:50:00.000-05:00

A talented Etsy sellerput this collection together. It is so great, that I decided to share it with you.

'Blinging in the New Year' by QualityCollectibles

And doin it with style!

Cream and Dove Grey Sequined... NataliLouise $550.00	Hinged Bracelet 7 LoriGottlieb $1700.00
Sterling Silver Serpent Neck... Zeba $1600.00	CYCLES COLLAR mariescarpa $7500.00
Silver Winged Cuff Watch Aranwen $250.00	Sash, Belt. Weddings, Bridal... nyjolejeweller... $169.00
Clutch - The Snow Queen markovart $680.00	TWILIGHT WATCH Joyfulcrow $325.00
OMG Vintage Art Deco Platinu... myvintagediamo... $13750.00	Superb Antique Pearl Brooch ... AawsombleiJewe... $895.00
Yellow and white gold Pink T... Metamorphosisj... $3980.00	Aphrodite Ourania shopmagnolia $1149.00
Mokume Gane Engagement Ring ... krikawa $10990.00	BLACK BAROQUE PEARLS FROM TH... cpsjewels $2300.00
BEST VINTAGE DECO SHOE CLIPS... ParlourGames $52.00	Deco Rhinestone Dress Clip P... ThisBlueBird $135.00

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Season's Greetings

2010-12-24T14:16:00.000-05:00

Hot Gifts for 2010 - Jewelry Boxes and Armoires'

2010-12-12T18:39:00.000-05:00

According to Google, this year's hot gifts are jewelry boxes and Jewelry armoires; with searches up 500%-650% for these two items.

So here some jewelry boxes and jewelry armoire finds from Etsy.

The Helical Box, Bubing... watswood $390.00	Jewelry box handcrafte... Sewelsonwoodcr... $130.00
John Marshall, Handmade... jimjenkins510 $485.00	Ambrosia Maple Box - FR... LisaDPottery $55.00
5 Drawer Jewelry Chest ... barkupatree $395.00	Spirit of the Woods IV ... krtwood $850.00
Jewelry Box in Birdseye... JohnTraeger $185.00	Inlaid Jewelry Cabinet ScottStewartDe... $8600.00
Pink Licorice Jewelry T... NandJDesigns $25.99	Pink Box with Purple He... Poiriers $12.00
Personalized Musical Je... NanyCrafts $41.99	Girls wooden keepsake j... jolinne $27.00
Vintage Buxton Jewelry ... granniegirt $25.00	A Mantique Wood Jewelry... maggiemoons $22.00
Vintage Mid Century Dun... LittleShopofDe... $150.00	Vintage mens leather je... FunkyQuailVint... $20.00

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Great Romantic Gifts

2010-11-29T07:50:00.000-05:00

'Romantic Adornments' by SweetwaterGifts

An eclectic mix of funky modern romanticism. It's easy for anyone to add a little romance to their look.

Click on a picture to see the details. Click on the title of this post to see the whole treasury on Etsy.

VINTAGE WEDDING Handmade Cro... AngelPearls $9.00	White Gold Hydrangea Earring amyfine $29.00	Silk Scarf, Hand Painted, Un... silkshop $40.00
FREE SHIPPING boho mirror -... nanofactory $16.00	Woodland Garden. Vintage En... ThreeWishesStu... $46.00	Time to Hang Your Hat ... v... SomeWheninTime $28.00
Warm flavors brooch - fabric... marlyscreation... $22.00	Swarovski Crystal Components... crystalglowdes... $16.50	Crochet scarflette fingerles... allmadewithlov... $65.00
Warm Golden Sunset, Hand Kni... lapisbeach $54.00	Green, Yellow and Black Phea... StoneFeather $9.00	40 % Off Sale - White Stick ... Zeba $138.00
SA - Lampwork and sterling S... SigalitAlcalai $120.00	Hand Knit Bronze Goddess Fas... FoxyGknits $65.00	Lavender and White Rose Neck... Dalim $32.00

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Our Carved Pumpkins

2010-11-28T19:42:00.001-05:00

I just got these pictures of the pumpkins we (my daughter, my husband and I ) carved for Christmas.

This is my daughter's

My husband's

and mine

Finds From A Land Far-Far Away on Etsy

2010-10-28T11:46:00.000-04:00

I was born in Tehran/Iran and came to United States in 1977 to continue my education and ended up staying here. Today, just out of curiosity decided to look up on Etsy for items from Iran. I didn't expect to find anything, but I was pleasantly surprised, everything from food and recopies to photos and jewelry. Here is a sample of what I found. If you are into sweets, I recommend the Persian Rose Pistachio Nougats.

'From A Land Far-Far Away' by Zeba

A sampling from the old country.

1584 ShahAbass antique solid... leathergirlpri... $60.00	Persian Hare Pin JanPalomboDesi... $40.00
Rumi Pendant (Large Bronze) ... Norouzi $55.00	Persian Beauty 7 -Huge Multi... tyrahandmadeje... $35.00
Genuine 100 percent pure Pe... oldakkoshuk $15.99	persian rose pistachio nouga... sweetniks $7.50
small persian spice kit with... purposedesign $16.00	Organic Persian Broadleaf Cr... EOBotanicals $2.35
The Iranian Writer - Print jonstich $19.00	Si-o-sei Poll (5 x 7) Isfaha... Auburnoctober $5.95
Islamic Pattern Photograph -... henatayeb $12.00	Persian Art Melody Padicake $60.00
Persian Flower Linen Pillow ... giardino $34.00	Persian Classic sejaticards $6.00
Tile Wall Panel - Persian Mi... ShebboDesign $80.00	Persian Ceramic Switch Plate... honeybeecerami... $25.00

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All about Leeks, Facts, History, Growing, Cooking and Everything Else

2010-10-17T11:41:00.000-04:00

I just harvested some leeks from my garden and my husband made a delicious vichyssoise soup with them. The soup was so good and the leeks were so yummy that I decides find out more about them.

Did you know that leeks date back to 4000 BC? It has been part of the Egyptians and Mesopotamia diet. The Romans considered it royal food because it was Emperor Nero’s favorite food. He believed it would enhance his voice.

It is one of the national emblems of Wales. The cap badge of the Welsh Guards is a leek. King Cadwaladr of Gwynedd used it to identify his soldiers in an ancient battle against the Saxons. He ordered his soldiers to wear leeks on their helmets. On March 1st, St David’s Day, the Welsh pin a leek on their hats to remember their efforts and glory.

Growing them is quite easy. I started mine from seed outside in the spring. The edible part of the leek is the white onion base and the light green stalk. The dark green portion goes to the compost. To get the edible part you need to blanch leeks. I tried both methods of digging a trench and covering the leeks with brown paper bags or toilet paper tube. I have to say I found the trench method easier. I dog up a trench about 3iches deep, leaving the dirt around the trench. As leek started to grow, I spread dirt on the row inches around each stem. As for the toilet paper tube, I could only fit around one leek; the leaves of others were too big by the time I got around to putting the tubes around them. But I imagine it should work.

Leeks are a great source of fiber in your diet, and may actually help lower cholesterol. They're also packed with important vitamins and minerals, including potassium, so if you are trying to increase your intake of potassium, add a few leeks to your week. A 3.5-oz. serving of leeks contains 52 calories and 30% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin C.

Leeks do not freeze well. I have heard you can save them in the ground over winter by covering them with mulch. Remove the mulch when temperatures are 20 degree Fahrenheit. You can harvest them over winterized leeks anytime.

Most leeks come from Michigan, California and Virginia and they are available pretty much year around in the super markets.

Here is the recipe for the soup my husband made.

Harvest 4 leeks. Look for slender, straight leeks. Leeks more than about 1 1/2 inches wide might have a tough inner core. The top green leaves should look fresh - avoid leeks with wilted or yellowing tops. Trim the dark leafy part and throw it away or in your compost bin.
Wash them really good. Slice the leeks length wise, then immerse in a large bowl of cold water. Swish them around and then let them sit for a minute. The grit will sink to the bottom. Scoop the clean leeks out of the water and drain. Do not pour through a colander. Repeat if needed.
Slice the leeks and mince a small onion.
Wash, peel and dice 3 cups of potatoes.
Sauté Leeks and onion together in 3 tablespoons of butter until they are limp.
Add the potatoes and 8 cups of chicken stock (for a smaller batch use 1.5 cups of potatoes and 4 cups of chicken stock)
Bring to a boil and simmer for 35 minutes until the potatoes break down.
Puree in a blender, or use a stick blender (or immersion hand blender) and puree directly in the pot.
Add 4 cups of heavy cream (if you are making a smaller batch add 2 cups of heavy cream) and blend thoroughly.
Add salt and white pepper to taste.
Server either chilled or warm.

Here are other uses of leeks.

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LEEK ROOTS........4 x 6 phot... emmarts $8.00	LEEK FLOWER NOTECARD W/ENVEL... Cleomes $9.00
Kitchen play set with Fruits... handmadekitty $5.49	Veggies Felt Play Food (Swi... PickleThings $18.00
Play With Your Food - Leeks ... MosaicTileBuff... $14.00	3 Leeks - 12th Scale Miniatu... littletimewast... $8.00
Leek Letterpressed Flat Pane... drenculture $10.00	Leek Bird - archival pigment... FlyingColors $22.00
Leeks Letterpress Blank Note... inkadinkadoodl... $3.00	Ladies Long Sleeve Leek Shir... WearYourVeggie... $32.00
Leek Squash Habanero -print sandim $15.00	Heirloom American Flag Leek AzureDandelion... $2.50
Vocaloid Leek Pendant oiiseau5 $5.00	Leek Dangle Earrings littletimewast... $10.00

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Storewide Sale at Zeba Collection

2010-10-12T18:35:00.002-04:00

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Fall Fruits and Vegetables and a Acorn Squash Recipe

2010-10-11T19:11:00.000-04:00

All the work in the garden has put me in a fall mood. Here is some fall fruit and vegetable finds on Etsy and a great acorn squash recipe. Let me know what you think of the recipe.

Warm the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
Cut the acorn squash in half and take out the seeds.
Get a casserole dish and fill it up with about an inch of water. Place each half of the squash face down in the dish.
Cook in the oven for an hour.
Take it out of the oven and turn the squash halves over. Sprinkle them with cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice and cloves. I personally, do not like to add these spices, but everyone else in our house like it.
In a separate dish, melt equal amounts of butter and brown sugar together and spoon it in the squash.
Bake the squash again in the oven for another 20 minutes.
Serve it warm.

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Cabbage Necklace shayaaron $15.00	Vintage New England Hand Mad... snowfallz $10.00
Tomato tea pot makes your te... opendoorstudio $21.50	Vintage Onion Salt and Peppe... marathon1981 $10.00
Amigurumi crocheted Apple sabahnur $14.00	Colorful Vintage Paper Mache... sofralma $24.00
September 1st, Morning tinyExpanse $35.00	Fruit of the Earth - Sugar B... ChaseDesign $78.00
Organic Heirloom Beautiful C... Thebearfootsha... $1.75	Harvest Indian Corn Fine Art... KimberosePhoto... $20.00
Group of Velvet Faux Fruits ... twojs $24.00	Sweet Red Wine Caramel Apple... BellaSweetsand... $16.00
Rustic Farmhouse Cutting Boa... grayworksdesig... $70.00	DaSweetZpot MEMBRILLO QUINCE... dasweetzpot $6.75

Skulls, Ghosts and Cobwebs

2010-10-07T18:26:00.008-04:00

Today's finds on Etsy.

SKULL X-RAY 8.5 x 11 extremepenci... $18.00 USD	Art Card Original Paintin... linwood $20.00 USD
Nightmare Halloween Jack S... sweetheartsi... $9.99 USD	Gypsy MakeArtAvail... $30.00 USD
Cobwebs and Ghosts Polymer... MandarinMoon $15.00 USD	ANTIQUE PLACE CARD NAME HO... stellaranae $175.00 USD
Vanity Pocket Mirror FlareExtraordinai... Sold	Haunted House Carving Cott... RiverOtterRu... $150.00 USD
Haunted Halloween House- W... brandylinn18 $25.00 USD	Creepy Elegance Wreath taylormadefo... $35.00 USD
Inmate No. 9 - DAZZLING UN... ghostlovejew... $45.00 USD	Handcrafted Black Widow St... SweetwaterGi... $36.00 USD
Skull Beads (50) CHAI Tan ... ViragoCreati... $6.75 USD	Goofy fun vampire skull pe... chrismusto $9.99 USD
Goth Detailed SKELETON Sku... kimarijewelr... $29.95 USD	Paper Mache Ghost TopsyDesign $145.00 USD