FEELING LUCKY??

http://www.tlrstable.com/stable-roster/two-year-olds/latigo-shore/

I'm not sure what lured you into this blog post, but if you are "feeling lucky," well then so am I. I'm not a big believer of abiding by my horoscopes' every word but today (Sept. 17) was supposed to be a day to clear my schedule and not sign any documents. A day so horrible that it might last another 6 months. Yikes! I don't normally abide by these cautioning words, but I didn't want to add to any misfortune today either, so the only thing I booked is dinner with a friend and former co-worker. I made it home fine and nothing bad happened today,...phew! Except that I still cannot for the life of me post a treasury cleanly and within the right size proportion to this blog, so sorry. I am seeking help on that one. I was so excited that I was featured in this great treasury by MiaRosina (http://www.miarosina.etsy.com/) about Good Luck. I think I need it and as she said , I'm sure we all do these days. As I was googling earlier, I also saw this article about a young yearling named Latigo Shore purchased by Malibu Moon, and I thought wow, this is quite the coincidence. I'm not a gambler, I don't know horses or breeding horses or racing (my Uncle Fred would have been a great consultant on this) but I was already feeling like I should put my money down on this pretty pony or at least buy a lottery ticket. What a gorgeous horse and hmm, interesting similarities on names. I feel a connection and after all it is Sept. 18 now, so the bad luck of the 17th should be gone by now, even though nothing happened, thank god! If anyone can decifer this link about the horse let me know if and when Latigo is running, because I will put my money on this yearling. Good luck to all and to all a good night.

September - Drummers & Jewerly Designers oh my

I have been lacking on my blog entries, maybe its because the last time I was here, I spent so much time adjusting my treasury screen shots and was frustrated that I could not get them to fit on my blog posts. arrgg. As evidenced below! Or maybe its because it was my birthday and although I'm not one to dread getting a bit older each year, this year I felt it was better to have a low-key celebration. Its a different year, the world feels uneasy and my world has changed. I'm not working in an office, I'm not commuting, I'm not managing people or crisis or working with big business, nor am I buried in a sea of emails from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. My husband says I'm happier and I laugh more and I know he's happy to not have me lost in the zone (the blackberry zone). So, things are different, but exciting and unpredictable, which in the end I hope is a good thing. I promised myself when I left the Network that I would write that script I've always wanted to write. Why not, I have the time right? Well sort of, I'm uh..um... working on it! You know, taking a "hiatus" from the rat race requires a bit of downtime and there are other pursuits like family plans that I've neglected sadly and now require my attention. Not to mention the continuing quest to consider what my next income based move will be. My husband has been supportive of my need to discover what's next and I LOVE the joy of creating things that people enjoy wearing. And some are wearing LATIGO MOON even on one of the most important days of their life - on their wedding day. I mean how great is that?! But it wasn't until my birthday that I realized I might have made a big mistake in venturing into jewelry design. I think through everything, I mean in PR you have to analyze every possible scenario and outcome when you make a move but in this case I have failed to realize the one negative of me playing with gemstones and making jewelry. This is it: when you make your own jewelry, when its time for your birthday, anniversary or Christmas, you may never get jewelry as a gift again. It hit me, "Hey, wait a minute." I told my husband, "You know, just because I make jewelry, doesn't mean that you have to stop getting me something pretty that YOU like for me?" We're cutting back now anyway, but I felt the need to make this proclamation now, early, before it sinks in for all eternity or when the economy and job outlook improves. I should have realized this when I started, I didn't really think that one through! I always laugh when I think about something my neighbor Doug said. He and his wife live next door to a kid who likes to bang on the drums. Not great when you want to go to sleep! Then recently, new neighbors next door to them also moved in. One is a pretty well known jazz drummer and his wife designs fine jewelry. So when Doug realized I started LATIGO MOON, he jokingly said, "Oh great, now I'm surrounded by 2 drummers and 2 jewelry designers!" His wife told me she plans on getting some more earrings from me. Sorry Doug!! If only I could make golf clubs or build a boat to make everyone happy around here.

Playing with the Screen Shot

So, I'm still working with my new adobe and resizing these screen shots. Click on the link if you want a larger view. Thanks to Slinkymalinkicat for including my Beachhouse Necklace in her sleek Treasury.

TIDAL WAVE TREASURY

Thanks to Sarah for including my "Still Waters Run Deep" necklace in her "Tidal Wave" Treasury. I love the blues!http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=64903

Showcase, Showdown and Craftgawker

Who knew there is a Gawker.com among the craft elite as opposed to the Hollywood elite. Its called CraftGawker.com and I guess I can get my photos posted there to compliment my Etsy site. I do have a Main Showcase and a "Just Jewels" showcase on Etsy, which happens to be down for maintenance at the moment (just my luck!) Here are the jewels to dream about in the meantime, a huge watery royal blue AAA Swiss Topaz necklace and a gorgeous Pink Amethyst Onion Briolette that will make you weep when you are near it. For anyone who thinks its odd that I capatilize my gemstones here, its because I think of them in terms of names and so its not very AP style but its how I branded my jewels for now. They are the stars here.

TIDE POOL TREASURY

I don't think I'll ever get tired of making Etsy's front page. Today, while I was busy creating and convo-ing and shooting photographs, my Tide Pool Treasury quietly surged to the front page. Thanks Editors! I of course missed it actually being on the front but went to Craft Cult to check it out and of course emailed everyone the minute I found out. One seller just started her shop and has never been featured in a treasury let alone the front, so I it's even more exciting for all. Here's the link if you want to check it out. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=72894

Wedding Ideas

I was so excited to see my designs included on this site featuring inspired wedding ideas.. heres the link below.
http://aleximanievents.blogspot.com/2009/07/wedding-traditions-something-old.html