Waterwaif

Plea for Help

2012-01-11T08:57:00.001-05:00

I need to come up with money to help my sister and her 3 boys move down here from Michigan. The situation is dire and the time is now. I've got enough to get her here, so now I'm just going to fundraise to come up with enough to put her and the boys in a little house/apt. Once here, they will have a place to stay but it will only work for a few days at best. They have literally nothing. No

Watch This Space for Coming Giveaways!

2011-12-02T11:33:00.000-05:00

This is the time of year when giveaways are SO much fun! I'll be offering at least 2 or 3 giveaways in the next week or so, so watch this space! What would you like to see as a giveaway prize?

Vintage and Aqua for Christmas Decor

2011-11-10T09:08:00.000-05:00

Loving these turquoise and aqua Etsy finds for the holidays! Fine art photograph by sparksoffire Original oil painting by hartart13 Hand painted ornament by LoveMeOrnamentals Vintage glass spray from ArtfulVintage Wool felted acorns by reyaveltman So what are your decorating colors? When do you start putting them up?

USPS Holiday 2011 Shipping Deadlines

2011-11-09T18:26:00.002-05:00

Find the deadlines here: faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps/request.do?create=kb:USPSFAQ&view()=... In order to have your order delivered by Christmas, you have to have shipped by the following dates: Domestic shipping in side the US: Parcel Post- must be shipped by December 15th First Class- December 20th Priority- December 21st Express- December 22nd International: Canada, Caribbean,

Gimp Update!

2011-09-15T13:05:00.000-04:00

Everyone keeps asking for new pics of The Gimp, and I'm happy to oblige. But... It's next to impossible to take a picture of Gimpers because he always, always, always wants to attack the camera. See?

Gimp Update!

2011-08-16T13:38:00.000-04:00

The Gimp had a vet appointment on Friday to have his stitches out. YAY! That also meant that his cone could come off and I have never seen a happier cat than when we came home. More details and a bigger blog post later, I promise. But I've GOT to get jewelry made and listed and work done to offset the vet bills! Here's the happy Gimpy when we got home from the the check-up/stitches removal

Quick Pic of the Gimp

2011-08-03T19:59:00.001-04:00

i will post more of an update when i have time, but i just wanted to share a picture of Gimpy for those of you who have been sending love and following his story. his poor little leg was removed yesterday and he had a rough evening. this was taken today (day 1 post-op) after he had some lunch and i'd spent a good half hour scratching his head and rubbing his cheeks. he HATES the cone of shame

i'm having a really hard day today

2011-08-02T12:35:00.001-04:00

i dropped the gimp off this morning and that was hard. i was in tears and still am, off and on. i know he'll be fine but he's wormed his way into my heart in such a short time and it was so hard leaving him there. they should call me in a couple hours and hopefully he can come home tonight. i've been home for a few hours just waiting to hear something from the vet. i'm too distracted to do

The Gimp Goes Under the Knife

2011-08-01T18:49:00.000-04:00

first thing tomorrow. at my last update, i told you all how i'd asked the doctor for more time to try and save his leg, right? well today his poor overly swollen foot started oozing. the next step after that is gangrene so we have to act fast. i drop him off first thing in the morning and i'm hoping and hoping he'll be able to come home tomorrow night! thanks so much for all your help and

Gimpy Update: Day 7

2011-07-29T10:43:00.000-04:00

Gimpy had his vet check-up today. I'd been thinking his foot and leg were looking a tiny bit better and so I was so hopeful walking in. The vet says I've done a fantastic job with his wound care and that the rest of his leg looks miles better but that his toes have gotten worse. The blood is just pooling there and not flowing back up and that we will have to amputate. I asked him to please give

Gimpy: Days 3 & 4

2011-07-24T15:00:00.001-04:00

The antibiotics are bothering his poor little tummy but he's using his own personal litter box now (thank god!). Cleaning up diarrhea at 5 am isn't fun, in case you were wondering. My other cats seem to have adjusted to having the Gimp in the house and all I can say is wow, that was fast. Weezy, the 12 year old cat, is pretty indifferent to everything but I was worried about Pretty Boy, my

Little Gimpy- Day 3

2011-07-23T09:19:00.000-04:00

Thursday night had us at the emergency vet where they removed the rope (thank god), cleaned the wound, and bandaged him. Friday morning had us at the normal vet for a check-up, bandage changing, and test to see if we will have to amputate. His prognosis for keeping the leg is poor, less than 50% chance. I have a whole list of steps and medications and I have to do water therapy on the wound with

Meet Gimpy: The Tortured Stray Cat I Have Adopted

2011-07-22T19:39:00.002-04:00

a small cat showed up here a few days ago. one of the neighbors left him behind when they moved out. as if that's not bad enough, someone tied a fucking rope to his hind leg and it's so swollen and raw. my husband and i tried to cut it off yesterday but it was so swollen we couldn't, and the poor cat bit me while we were trying. so i had to take him to the vet last night.he's so obviously

Fresh and Undiscovered: Jennova from Hikisquid Designs

2011-07-06T08:52:00.001-04:00

I'd like to introduce you guys to Jenn, a Michiganite who crafts the cutest animals! You know I had to feature her when I saw she had whales AND octopi! Her Etsy shop is here! Tell us about YOU, the person behind the shop: Well, I'm married to an awesome husband that lets me stay at home and sew things, I own a paralyzed bearded dragon named Ryuu, and I'm currently obsessed with

Things I'm Currently Lusting After

2011-07-05T07:00:00.001-04:00

in sunshine yellow! j. crew coat! shoes! clawfoot tub as seen on Laura Casey Interiors from eShakti.com

Things I'm Currently Lusting After

2011-07-04T09:08:00.003-04:00

Though lust may be a strong word for something that kind of freaks me out. But I want it anyway. All of it. Super Mario Bros rebooted (and I'm patiently waiting for Yoshi): All images are the property & copyright © Sal aka 'thedarkcloak' 2010 Want to see more? You know you do! Visit Sal's (thedarkcloak) website here. Wanna shop? Do it here!

Fresh and Undiscovered: 4 Ewe Designs

2011-07-04T08:51:00.000-04:00

4 Ewe Designs is Rachel, a talented artist living in my sister city- she's in Melbourne, Australia and I'm in Melbourne, USA! She does some selling in a local gallery so if any of you lovely readers are in Melbourne (the Australian one) go check out the Fitzroy InCube8r store! In the meantime, here are some juicy tidbits about Racel and 4 Ewe Designs! 1. Who are you?An American girl

Things I'm Currently Lusting After

2011-07-02T07:00:00.000-04:00

in CORAL! Vintage dress from PyxusPassionProject Hair combs by alexandragrecco home decor from threebluebee watercolor by amberalexander

Friday Feature: Meet 42Things!

2011-07-01T12:00:00.001-04:00

Thanks for stopping by! Today I'd like to introduce you to Jo from 42Things! Where did you get the idea to use recycled items to create your designs? I've just always had a sense of things being wasted and wanting to save them. What has been your favorite find that you've used in your creations? Wrapping paper, people use it, and save it or throw it

Things I'm Currently Lusting After

2011-07-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

Things in shades of RED! natural eyeshadows from noellabeautyworks vintage 80s dress from RustBeltThreads bloomers from undertheroot recycled wood sign by williamdohman striped skirt by kimmi

Seen on Facebook: Cool Shop of the Week

2011-06-30T10:00:00.001-04:00

I'm always amazed at how many talented people there are in the world- and sometimes, I swear if I weren't on Facebook I'd miss a lot of it! Here are a couple of girls, working together, to make cool jewelry and if it weren't for Facebook, I'd never have seen their stuff! You can check them out over at Harlan's Emporium of the Curious and the Bizarre. I recently "hung out" with Jenna, one of the

New Additions: Crackle Glass!

2011-06-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

Capped with smooth sterling silver and hung on a simple sterling chain, nothing distracts from the beauty of these crackle glass baubles! Available in bronze/silver: and in teal:

Meet WrathofRa- an Undiscovered (Yet Totally Awesome) Shop!

2011-06-29T10:50:00.000-04:00

I really love giving a shout out and a leg up to new shops. It's so hard to start out and to get noticed. So we're here to say, "Hey, we notice you!" I recently caught up with Mark from WrathofRa and asked him some questions. Actually, that's a lie. He asked himself the questions and then answered himself. I just took notes! Get ready to be blown away by sheer awesomeness! Tell us about

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-29T10:33:00.000-04:00

Yes, that's a Hoffsicle. Photo and article here.

Giveaway: Peacock Teal Wire Wrapped Necklace Handmade by Yours, Truly! Ends 6/26!

2011-06-12T13:08:00.007-04:00

Time for another giveaway! I have so much fun doing them and I just love the idea of someone out there receiving some of my jewelry. It makes me all tingly and happy! During the course of this giveaway, enter coupon code WEBFAN20 to receive 20% off your entire order in my shop! The item I'm offering today: the peacock teal quartz necklace. A large faceted teal quartz briolette wire