Eda Doreen

:: shine ::

“ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
- Buddha

I have actually been burning the candle at both ends of late. Its not like it was a bad thing, but eventually it does burn from both ends until you’re left holding the wick at the center and then you get burnt.

Yesterday was a great day for me. I got up, I drank coffee and I felt a sense of release. Not from the stresses that have bothered me of late, but in my mind and in my heart. I felt ok, you can do this Sam. Get up, and change. So I did. I thought differently yesterday. I walked differently yesterday. And for the most part I went to bed with a smile on my face, not running from fear for a change. Because it left. I said goodbye to the fear and uncertainty, and judgment I had on my own soul that was entangling my stability in life. I took an oath with my heart to let go of my fears, and to walk in the light again. That’s not an easy task when it seems much easier to walk in the shade, and stop along the way.
But its okay now, and I feel it. No more fear, no more tears, just an inner strength to shine. And that all I want to do. Shine.

I will be off now to write my end of semester major paper on a respected and honored Roman Emperor.

Have a wonderful day my friends,

Shine on !

 

 

Tudorly love...

Kings Queens and all that’s in between ….

I have to admit, recently we changed our television viewing from Comcast Cable, to Direct TV, and I am glad we did. I was somewhat worried about storms and satellite coverage, but alas the spring rains have no where been as normal as in recent years. One of the most interesting and entertaining shows I have become addicted to “The Tudors” on the Starz network. Being quite a history buff, I love what my husband coins “sword” movies not for the blood, gore, and sword yielding reign of terror throughout the 1400-1500’s, but for the realism in the way in which society held the laws of the land, civilized or not. And, of course with modern day entertainment, the producers choose attractive actors to play the parts of the Monarchy, the courts, and the law makers. I am almost certain however, based on historical artistic impressions of the kings, and queens, ladies in waiting, and close aides to the monarchy were probably not as charming as television would have us believe. But, humanity is still humanity, and the pride does come before the fall, with the seduction of the human body, soul, mind, and of course the power that goes with monarchical duties.

I am three seasons behind in the series, so I will probably have to catch up on netflix for seasons one, two and three, but thank goodness for netflix and the progression of history over hours, rather than years in Hollywood.

What a charming family!

But of course, I will not deny myself today of featuring some adorable vintage elizabethan wares from etsy, and I bode you well in your afternoon duties!

Spa Day Cuff Bracelet

 

 
 Elizabethan Lace Choker

 

Tudor Rose Renaissance Style Formal gosset gown/wedding gown 

 

archival print "keep calm and carry on"

On that note, have a loverly weekend !

Sam

 

 

 

Paper Sparrow

Paper Sparrow

Artist, Musician, and vintage seller, Andrea Lauren, sure knows a thing or two about combining creativity in many forms. I stumbled across her shop earlier last week, and fell in love with her adorable forest like depictions of animals in her jewelry, paintings, and prints.

 

 
Dancing Raccoons

Compact, cute, and unique Andrea also uses her artwork in brooches, pendents, mirrors, and necklaces something I find one of a kind, and furthermore her journey as an artist can be read about on her blog. But Andrea does not stop at one etsy shop, she also has a vintage style repetoire, offering up absolute items, that suit the vintage lover to say the very least, including full outfits, to shoes, to purses, and jewelry. What more can the vintage obsessed ask for ? Her vintage wares can be found at Pegasus Vintage. 

Ever After Pendant   

I just love Andrea's works!

Have a wonderful morning, afternoon, and be sure to get some sun today... it's there for the taking .

 

 

Sam

  

Stylin Wise

Stylin wise

 

How is everyone doing today?

Here in the South, it looks as if we are about to get a downpour of torrential type rains, but either way, whether we do or not, I will be ready for them that's for sure. Over the weekend, I managed to broadcast some seeds in my beds for the summer and end of spring flowering season, and even if the perennials do not come up as strong this year, they will look marvelous next season! And, speaking of looking marvelous, I have put together a cute outfit today for the evening out, or even for getting out and about in.

I found an adorable pair of vintage levi jeans that have bell bottoms, and will go perfect with a t-shirt, clutch, slip-on shoe/sneaker and some earings and necklace to boot it all together. The jeans are adorable and can be found at OnceownedTwiceloved on etsy. I found them earlier this morning, and so happened to find out that the vintage seller lives just a stone’s throw away! I used a pair of Roxy 'Brisas' Shoe, simply because they look natural, and offset the outfit perfectly. Anyway here is the collection, all is for sale on etsy, and at Roxy.com, and can be ready to wear now.

 Top Left: My Brain on Spring t-shirt, Top Middle: Vintage Brooch Necklace, Top Right: Roxy 'Brisas' Shoe , Middle Left : Large Jenbaby, Middle Center: NWT Vintage 1970's levi bell bottom , Bottom Left : Opalite dangles-silver .

For this afternoon, I will be heading off to work some, but tomorrow I will be posting some shop help on photography for selling online. Having great photo's online is one of the most important aspects of selling to a prospective buyer. The buyer cannot hold, touch, smell, or imagine your product in their hands, but with good photographing skills, backdrops, and props, they have the ability to picture your product that much easier. 

Have a glorious wednesday afternoon .... see you all tomorrow !

  Sam

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them." -Galileo Galilei.

Blue for you

“Visualize this thing you want, see it, feel it, and believe in it. Make your mental BLUE print and begin to build. “ Robert Collier.

 

So I was thinking blue. Not feeling blue mind you- just got to thinking about the color, is all. Last night, I ordered some custom earrings of which my kind buddy who is both a jewelry supplier and jewelry maker . Lauri, over at Neatothings managed to find two gorgeous faceted blue Chalcedony beads for me, of which were then carefully wound and bound into an earring that resembled something of which I was fantasizing about. Thanks you and you know who you are! The listing itself was so funny even if I was feeling blue, you wouldn't have known different.

Blue Chalcadony Sterling Silver Custom Earing

A quick conjure of a conversation was all it took for her to ask me if I had blue eyes, simply because of all of the earrings I have had her make me which of course were blue. And, yes ole blue eyes here, does have an infatuation for blue, but needless to say this all started way back when my sister got married, and she picked out a absolutely adorable blue bridesmaid dress, attached with simple blue earrings. At this point in time I was hooked on blue.

 

Will You Please put down that US Magazine and Listen to Me

So, in contemplation, today I have brought together a collection of arts and crafts that are available for sale right now on etsy!

 

BLUE IS THE MEANING OF:

1. of color of sky: having or resembling the color of the sky on a cloudless day Vintage Indigo Child 1950's Cap

2. slightly purple in skin color: with the skin appearing slightly purple because of cold, bruising, or exertion   Vintage Blue Roses Tea Dress

3. biology blue-gray: describes animals and plants that are bluish or blue-gray in color a blue whale a blue spruce Sky Blue Heart Filigree Sea Glass Locket

4. gloomy: gloomy or melancholy ( informal ) feeling blue a blue day Blue Vintage Luggage

5. explicit: depicting or referring to sex in an explicit or offensive way ( informal ) blue jokes Blue Vintage Kimono Fabric Wristlet

6. puritanical: rigidly conservative in moral and social views ( dated )   Royal Hair Clip or Brooch Teal Flower and Peacock Feathers

7. astronomy having blueshift: describes an astronomical object that exhibits a blueshift   Shine Alisa Paints (c)   On that note, I am impressed by so much blue today that I no longer will ever feel that the color blue will ever be understated again. And, for those who have crossed my path, and their favorite color is blue, please know that this post is set after the apples of my eyes, that being the color of my eyes which are blue, and .... I wish this wonderful color is too good to be so true. Have a stupenchable afternoon!  Sam