Back from our Mini Vacation

Well we are back, from our "home" mini vacation.

I've not posted here for the past week as it's been quite hectic with the new washer and dryer going into the basement. My other half decided to take the week off so he could put a new floor where the machines are going and build an entire room around them.

It looks great! And I'm anxious to get the laundry going. So it's been crazy around here - that's why there have been no postings to our Blog this past week.. I apologize to all our Winnie Fans for not getting his picture out to you. This week will make up for it.

The "paddle" was taken to the Theatre Center last week (there are pictures of it earlier in this blog) and all the artists work will be posted on their site soon. I'll post the link once I know where it's located - then you'll be able to see the great artistic work of all the artists who got involved in this project.

Well that's it for me for now. After a week of craziness around here it's time to get back into the swing of things and get more products up on the site wickedstones.com) and our sister wholesale site (which is having some major updates and changes being done this week).

Stay tuned!

Winnie The Pooh Day! Winnie Wednesday

Winnie Runs With Scissors..

No ones ankles are safe!

Self Portrait Tuesday - Celtic Me

Self Portrait Day!!

Sometimes we get crazy around here with our Tattoo pens (these are only temporary ink pens).

We all had fun playing and came up with some really interesting Celtic Knots (hand drawn), Ivy Vines and more.

Here's my portrait for today.. :-)

Winnie The Pooh Day! Winnie Wednesday

I've decided to start a new trend.. WINNIE WENDESDAY

Every Wednesday I'll post a picture of the Adventures of Winnie The Pooh. This particular Winnie has been with me since 1965. If you know anything about this particular bear, please do let me know as I dont know much about it..

but with no further wait, here is your first picture of Winnie The Pooh.. Winnie got adventurous today and decided to try climbing a tree to chase the cat. Ah well, I had to rescue him in the end...

Stay tuned next week for your next Wednesday Winnie Event :-)

Self Portrait Tuesday - The College Artist

I've decided to take part in the Self Portrait Tuesday revolution!

With so many Blogs and websites dedicated to this subject, I figured it might be kind of neat to give it a whirl.

This is my first photo - an older picture of me goofing off with my camera.

This is the "Artsie" look, back in my College days - yes I majored in Visual Arts :-)

A Moment in my Thoughts - Snow and Tight Pants

Snow snow snow..

This is the view out our front window (right where I work on this computer).... Now, don't get me wrong, I love the snow, but I miss going outside in the yard. I MISS mowing the lawn..

Lately I've been feeling kind of frumpy and soft around the edges due to the fact that I've not exercising nearly as much as I normally do in the warmer months. Blah.. I should get outside more but I really dont like the cold..

So the plan is, to try and get out of the studio once a day and go for a walk (at LEAST around block or down to the end of the street and back).

Honestly, it's much nicer just to sit in the den and wrap gemstones instead of going outside and freezing..

Okay excuses excuses.. I'll TRY and get out today.

Chakra Stones

We have a new product coming soon to our site!

Chakra Stones!
There are 7 hand picked polished Gemstones included in this soft cloth bag - there is also a tag that describes each of the stones that are included.

The back of the tag talks a bit about the way you use the Charka stones. Keep your eye on the site! We'll be posting this item mid March of 2006.

Speaking of Cats

Speaking of Cats..

I cant tell you how difficult it is to type with Miss Jones always wanting to come and sit with me.

Yes, that's my keyboard and that's a 13 pound cat on my left arm.

Miss Granger Looks on

Ahh... there she is.. Miss Granger.. 

 Looking on as I wrap some Brazilian Agates.

 At least she does not knock things over like her big sister (Miss Jones).. 

 The fish tank is just to her right so she loves to sit on my table while the fish torment her.

Four Legged Help

Ah the life with four legged friends..

This is me, working in the fishputer room (That's our nick name for the front of the house where the computers are and the fish tank - we hang out here often).

Next to me? Is our darling young feline (Miss Granger) who has decided to inspect my wire wrap to make sure that I'm doing a good job.

Purple Dinner?

Wild!

Look what we found in the grocery store and had for supper?

Purple potatoes!

They were very different with a soft nutty taste.. Apparently not that common. A very interesting find and we'll definitely try those again. Imagine the look on faces at Yule Dinner when these are brought to the table?