Inuaguration Day Thoughts- 2009

I just wanted to share my thoughts on this morning about the inauguration of President Obama.

I don't want to upset anyone unnecessarily, I've just gotten caught up in all the pomp and circumstance of the morning.

Whatever your political views are, it's undeniable, the magnitude of the day. Millions of people have demonstrated that by going to DC to witness it first hand. And I'm not one of those people who blindly believes the country will change overnight. I do think it's slightly crazy that it seems more like anointing a saint rather than swearing in a new president.

People have such high (and impossible) hopes for this president. I, like many, am holding my breath, waiting for the first real stumble of this administration. It will happen. The test is going to be the recovery, how will he handle it? Can one man inspire a country to come together toward a common goal? He's proven he can ignite a fire, can he control it? Can he repair international relations that have been so horribly damaged? Can he really get done all that he has promised? He would be the first president to do that! Can his administration save the economy of this country, one that affects the economies of so many countries around the world? I hope so.

People voted for Obama, putting so much faith in him. I don't think the heaviness of that has been lost on him. But can he deliver? He will not please everyone, by any means. In fact, he is bound to piss off a lot of people. He will probably dash the hopes of so many that are celebrating for him today. Myself included. We will see.

I don't agree with all of his policies. There will never be a president that I will 100% agree with. There shouldn't be. We should question our leaders. That's where we went wrong in the past. It's something I still don't understand. Why didn't anyone question our past leaders at the time they NEEDED to be questioned? We can only blame ourselves (in general) when that happens.

For now, I see a President that has potential to be one of the greatest US Presidents in history. This coming from me...someone that trusts politicians as much as I trust a pedophile in a day care center. But I have hope. Today, at least, I have hope.


That's all I wanted to say.

Yes! I'm alive!!

Ha! I didn't realize it's been this long since my last post! Sorry about that, if anyone is actually reading this. It's been a crazy busy holiday season for me. Now that it's over, maybe I can get back to normal.

What have I been doing? Well, for one, I have been working on setting up my own web site for my jewelry, and a few other things. It is an e-commerce site where you will be able to purchase my designs. There will be more (eventually) than what is currently in my Etsy shop. It is currently under construction, so don't expect alot right now. But as time goes on, I will add quite a bit, I have tons of new things that have been piling up!

You can take a sneak peek at it here. TheLittleBrownBird.com
Let me know what you think!

Black Friday/ Cyber Monday

Well, here we go again! All those great deals out there just waiting to be snatched up. If you're looking for something special this holiday season, for yourself or someone else, check out Little Brown Bird .

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Things I Love: Larimeloom by Lucia Squillari

I logged onto Etsy this morning to find a dress that peaked my interest, so I clicked. And am I glad I did! Larimeloom is a shop that I highlighted a couple of weeks ago when I put a picture of an awesome plum top into one of my treasuries that ended up on the front page of Etsy. Apparently, others fell in love with this wonderful shop too, because its back for a front page encore.

This shop, featuring designs by Lucia Squillari of Alba, Italy, is pure creativity run wild! Simple designs that, when you break it down, you think..."How did she even think of that?!" In reading her profile, I discovered how organic her designs are. She literally just sits down and starts making it. No plan, no patterns, just pure imagination. Her designs are one of a kind and each one more interesting than the last. Fabrics vary, pieces are designed with simple silhouettes, and everything has a decidedly casual femininity.

One of my favorites is a blouse she calls Cinderella's Gossamer Shirt. It's soft and sheer, and oh so romantic.

Lucia is so very clever, making designs with such versatility. Her haunting photos, taken by her mother, Melissa, and sister, Shanty, display the various ways her clothes can be worn. A sash worn high above the waist gives a dress a romantic evening look, or worn at the waist turns into a casual dress for a day at the market. This grey and black beauty can be worn as a halter top or a skirt!

But my favorite piece in the shop...I'm almost afraid to say because then someone will snatch it up...is this Blue Handwoven Shawl. What can I say? Beautiful.

There are so many gorgeous designs in her shop. Please stop by Larimeloom on Etsy and discover your favorite. And keep your hands off that shawl!

Sale Still Going On!

There is still time to save on tons of great items from the Jewelry on Etsy Team. Go to Etsy.com and type JHSJETTEAM in the search box at the top to find all kinds of gorgeous jewelry on sale now!

Also, LittleBrownBird is still offering FREE SHIPPING throughout the month of November on everything in the shop. You can save 10%-30% on beautiful jewelry, accessories, and more!

Featured Etsy Artists: November 6, 2008 Treasury

This week's featured artists are from the treasury collection that I put together on Etsy. These are all fantastic items from some truly creative artists. Take the time to click on the links below to see more.

From left to right starting at the top:


Indie Red and Black Striped Strapless Bubble Dress with Yellow Posh lining by Yellowcake

SMALL AND SEXY SIZE RED- BURGUNDY PLEATED BAG by Daphnenen

Story of O -Size M by JunkhouseDollyard

STEAMED - Steampunk Brass and Copper wire ring with Carnelian bead by CatherinetteRings

Rabbits in Vermilion by Krisblues

Lucky Lil' Devil on Black Women's Tank by decoysofmanhattan

Red and Pine Forest Moon Bun by moonscreations


Personalized Chocolate Damask Holiday Gift Enclosure (set of 8) by becreativestationery

Manfelts Felted Woolen Knitted Slipper Socks Size 11-12 by pawfelts

6 Red Brown Felt Beads by piril

MINIATURE TREE ORNAMENTS-Genuine Beach Stones/Christmas Dangles by SeaMe


Red Planet Ring in Garnet, One of A Kind by onegarnetgirl

Jewelry on Etsy Team Holiday Sale

It's here! It's that time of year for the annual JET Holiday Sale!

Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET)

Holiday Sale

100's of Jewelry Designers

1000's of items on sale

2 weeks

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only 1 palce to find it all!

http://etsy.com/

type JHSJETTEM into the search box

at the top to find outstanding sales on

1000's of jewelry items.

Each shop has its own sale and shop policies so please remember to read the announcement on the shops home page.

You can check the Promotions Forum on Etsy on Oct. 26 for a list of all the participating shops and their sales.

Happy Holidays from JET!

and of course, you can start shopping at

Little Brown Bird !

with additional clearance items at

In The Raw !