Friday Faves - Holly Holy Moly Dreams

Original Artwork by Lee Lane

April Fourth is a very special date for me because, it would seem, the very doors, windows and even the walls of Heaven had opened up to me to reveal the answer to a very long-standing dilemma/question that I had been pondering over for a long time. The answer came on the heels of four strange dreams (aren't most dreams strange?) and I can't even figure out why I would finally have the answer that I arrived at based upon the symbols in the dreams. Yet there it was as clear as glass! I was no longer seeing through a glass darkly.

Neil Diamond - Holly Holy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQzkHPJqY-4

Now, let's go shopping!
 
Sophie's Cottage
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophiesCottage
Dreams and wishes can come true.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/177540250/wishes-dreams-sign-wish-wall-sign-wood

NEVERMORE Prints
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeverMorePrints
A very important phone call.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/174331221/princess-bride-quote-premium-phone-case

Dream Kids Decal
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamKidsDecal
The cherry blossoms remind me of the beauty of truth. (By the way, if that cat was mine, I'd call him Marshmallow!)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/121789004/cherry-blossoms-wall-decal-wall-sticker

Lola's Jewels
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lolasjewels
Learning that it takes both of these to accomplish any goal.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/95598169/patience-and-trust-silver-handstamped

Music Monday, on my Cherish blog, I'll be highlighting the music of -- you guessed it -- Neil Diamond! Then What I Believe Wednesday and Friday Faves, with a Sports theme, will return right here at No Stranger Here!

I'll leave you with this question to ponder: What IS the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Until then next time, have a great weekend everyone and take care out there!

Friday Faves - Beach Time

I love the beach! The scent of the ocean. The breeze. The pounding surf! Come with me to the beach and we'll make a day of it getting wet and laughing as we dry out in the sun.

A little summer song fun by the Drifters - Under the Boardwalk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTqrlR7hkDU

Now, let's go shopping!

Luster Canyon
https://www.etsy.com/shop/lustercanyon
For those days when you can't get to the beach...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/152932550/glycerin-soap-beach-soap-goat-milk-soap

Accessorization
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Accessorization
Beautiful, sexy, and silky beach coverup...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/153312438/silk-cover-up-beach-wear-clothing

Hana Maui Creations
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HanaMauiCreations
Love these wave rings!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/110118437/gold-wave-ring-surf-ocean-hawaii-beach

Vix & LP Creations
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VixLpCreations
A wooden turtle necklace for the guys...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120896950/men-wooden-carved-turtle-necklace

It's summer! Get your blankets and head on down to the beach!

Next week's Friday Faves we'll have some more surf, sand, and sun fun! Music Monday, on my Cherish blog, I'll feature the amazing music of Gilbert and Sullivan. For Tuesday Tutorial, back at the No Stranger Here blog, we're going to learn something about rebuilding an engine.

Octopus Garden with Lobster Seahorse Seashell Two Fish Brooch Pin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74886911/octopus-garden-with-lobster-seahorse

I made this sea collection pin using the antique gold-toned stamped metal findings of an octopus, two fish, a seahorse and a lobster. I also glued on a scattering of pearls and one faux red gem. I highlighted certain parts of this brooch with a brighter gold-toned paint to give it a bit of shine and to add a little interest to the piece.

I collected the sea-oriented findings for this brooch several years ago with the thought of making something for myself as a sort of wearable scrapbook, due to the fact that I used to work for a commercial fisherman when I was a teen. It also makes me think of that old Beatles hit song: Octopus's Garden.

It's a great summertime brooch or could be used with a Steampunk or similar costume or something to wear when going out to dinner at a seafood restaurant, seafood festival or other similarly themed party or event.

It measures (approximately) a little over 2.5 inches wide and just under 2 inches from the top to the bottom of the brooch. Its Metric measurement is (approximately) 6 cm x 5 cm.

Victorian-Style Black Faceted Glass Beaded Choker

This Jet Black Glass Beaded Victorian Vampire Steampunk Choker would be great for accessorizing a Steampunk, Saloon Girl, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Vampire or Titanic costume. It would also go well with any dress or top you might wear for going out to the clubs.

It fits a neck up to 12 and a half inches around (inside measure). It could be made to go further because it has an almost 3 and a half inch chain that dangles down the back.

I made this necklace from antique gold toned wire and chain with faceted black glass beads, so it catches the light nicely.

I'm asking $15.00 USD due to the cost of materials and the time involved in making the piece.

Let me know what you think! I'm open to suggestions and ideas.