Glass of Win

1. Getting out of a seriously soul-crushing funk I was trapped in for two solid weeks! Ugh, totally uncool, not to mention very emotionally and psychologically draining.

2. Serendipitously winding up at the mall yesterday and at to Old Navy to discover their 2 for $5.00 flip-flop was not just starting but every single pair/color/size/design was IN STOCK! I usually am way too late to the game and I’d be lucky to find a neutral color in size 9. I bought the pearly/metallic gold pair and pearly white pair. Flip-flops (also called thong sandals) are an essential accessory to Southern California living, in my honest opinion.

Metallic gold flip-flops from Old Navy

3. LOST. Enough said, ’cause anything else would be a spoiler.

4. FINISHING all of my pieces for a collection I am putting on Etsy this week! Keep an eye on the sidebar for a link to my Etsy shop. Speaking of the sidebar, you can now join the Glass of Win friend network with Google!

5. My sister and niece are back from Miami – yay! I missed them. Now we can get a move on with our True Blood and Inspector Lynley watching.

He’ll solve your case and look damn good doin’ it, too.

6. Receiving two pop-top lip balms from ModCloth just when I was running out of chapstick! Thanks, ModCloth! <3

7. Finally achieving vampire hours so I can get my brain to that calm, quiet mode when all is still and silent in my apartment and my neighborhood, and I am able to focus on writing.

When I was a little girl one of my most favorite shows on Nickelodeon was the English dubbed version of David the Gnome. Dr. David and his wife Lisa cared for the animals in the forest and other gnomes. It was a show that encouraged environmentalism, pacifism, and anti-materialism. It also had a catchy theme song you can hear and view via YouTube.
Click -MORE!- to see view the twenty Gnome themed items for this weeks Shopaholic Saturday. Continue reading

Art
1. A Very Baroque Romance by BohemianCats
2. Spiralling Catryoshka nesting dolls by kittyanydots
3. Snowflake in the window fine art photography by donnapool
4. Scat Cat limited edition print by Kerrybeary
5. Cats in Love by mollyjey

Jewelry
1. The Cats Meow necklace by Locketship
2. Brass cat lover ring/pendent by Ricksonjewellery
3. Sparkly pink cat brooch by vantidesigns
4. Black cat and pink hearts earrings by fightingdreamr
5. Gold fairy cat locket charm bracelet by SpellboundWings

Apparel
1. Mini cats sheer dress by limiboutique
2. Polka Dot kitty ears hoodie by aprikotDIY
3. Latex Pretty Pussy dress by LustDesigns
4. Cat and moon knee-length skirt by ZoeChen
5. Leopard print kitty halter dress by pinkpurr

Soft Kitty
1. Pink kitten hand puppet by MiniMonster
2. Kitty with brown and lavender flowers by appleandeve
3. Plush Kitties set of three by AshysView
4. Magenta – eco-friendly plush doll by buttercupbloom
5. Babette the cat by woolygoodfun

Accessories
1. Kitten Cameo Barrette with Black Cats by magicalalchemy
2. Cat wool felt applique wallet (variety!) by bubbledog
3. Happy Kitty Mary Jane shoes (variety of sizes!) by emandsprout
4. Orwell gold cat clutch by tsurubride
5. White or black kitty ears with pink or red bow by sweetsandhearts

Odds ‘n’ Ends
1. Cat bookends by AdirondackMetal
2. Satin cat sleep eye mask (also in black!) by Naomilingerie
3. The Fab Life Of Roux Paperback Picturebook by TheFabLifeOfRoux
4. CATS holding tails wall decal by FreckledHound
5. Cat’s in the Letter Cradle from ModCloth

Bonus points to those who know the Soft Kitty reference!

I want to take the time out to dedicate this post to my dearly departed Grandmother, Lucille Evelyn Root, whose July 17th birthday I shared. Every birthday we would have tea at our favorite parlor, Past Tyme Tea Parlour, which recently, sadly went out of business. It was always a warm, friendly place, and no matter who the proprietor was always had the tastiest high tea grandmother and I ever experienced. Keeping up the tradition of tea parties is something I have taken on in honor of my grandmother’s memory.

Jewelry
1. Tea for One charm necklace by loreliekaydesigns
2. Japanese green tea pouring ring by SouZouCreations
3. Vintage teatime charm bracelet by kimarijewelry
4. Anyone for tea brass earrings by thewaughdrobe
5. Limited edition teacup necklace by LoveYourBling


Tea on the Brain
1. Felted teacup hat by Puppycatmeow
2. Tear party ponytail holders by CuckooBoo
3. Real teacup headpiece by navicat
4. My little tea party hair clip by funckyhairclips
5. I’m a little teapot hat by amazingnoodle

Art
1. Devils Tea Party by nancyfarmer
2. Tea Time by studiorayyan
3. Tea party with Mr. Boris by terichung
4. Tea Party Sojourn by AFancifulTwist
5. Pink teacup fine photography print by ChestnuttreePT


Cuppa?
1. Button Mad Hatter Teacup by madhatterceramics
2. Vintage Bavarian Teacup, saucer and teaspoon by victoriacharlotte
3. Handpainted Cameo Teacup by Rambo1955
4. German pink, white and gold teacups & saucers by notforgottenvintage
5. Vintage black carriages restaurant teacup & saucer by LaVogue


Teapots & sets
1. TinMan’s TinCan Tea set by OctoberMoonPottery
2. Vintage mushroom teapot & cups by blackscottietreasure
3. Blue teapot on legs by VadimM
4. Vintage silver tea set by cchild03
5. Funky bubble tea set by claylabdetroit


Tea House(wares)
1. Tea cup pin cushion by GypsyPunk
2. Mad Hatter Tea Party Chandelier by whimsicalcollections
3. Handmade sheep tea cosy by TheFluffyDuck
4. Twinnings Tea tin clock by newyorkclocks
5. Mary Poppins tea cosy pattern by HandMadeAwards

People & rodent toys:
1. 4-piece bed set for rats by Friends4Fuzzies
2. Grey mouse family dolls by MossMountain (check out her Anne of Green Gables mouse!)
3. Winter wood toys for chinchillas/hamster/guinea pigs by CamphorChins
4. Chipmunk sidekick bandit plush by violastudio
5. Purple Ratoob by wrapcity

Housewares:
1. Prairie Dog luggage tags by uppitywomandesigns
2. Chipmunk Luminary by SperryLaserWorks
3. Mouse potholder by MothersMelody
4. Vintage squirrel candy dish by OwlsNestSoapSundries
5. Chinchilla 2010 desk calendar by CreativeCritters

Apparel & Accessories:
1. Beaver robot bag by anatomyofaskirt
2. Hungry mouse pouch by Mairuru
3. Parachuting Squirrel T-shirt by MisNopalesArt
4. Prairie Dog hair sticks by ShymaliLlamas
5. Corduroy Squirrel bag by marygold

Art:
1. The Squirrelton Twins photography print by GrandOleBestiary
2. She’s Leaving Home print by LabyrinthineNature
3. Rodentia in pink by 51degreesNorth
4. Banjo picking Beaver print by YeeHaw
5. The SQUEAL print by BBartcart

Jewelry
1. Cinderella mouse brooch & cameo by LostAndFawned
2. Cycling squirrels bracelet by theoddbird
3. Beaver 0 gauge earrings by Ratboygirl
4. Rats in the hallway sweater clips by ItsaSwindle
5. Chipmunk treasure necklace by etcetrix

Head Gear:
1. Gray squirrel faux fur hat by MissKarina
2. The Chipmunk hat by zaythehappyhatter
3. Felted squirrel beret by byathreadhats
4. Cashmere mouse hat for baby by ElleGanT
5. Beaver fleece hat by melliescraps

Fun Soap:
1. Old bones 12 piece mini skull soap set by FigLeafSoap
2. Anatomically correct heart, brain and lungs soap bars by SteamBathFactory
3. Breast Cancer Awareness soap by auntmemmy
4. Eyeball soap – 1 pair by BunnyBubbles
5. Glow in the dark brains! soap by WhiteFlagDesigns

Art:
1. Cradle 3 (Release) digital art print by daisybones
2. Taking notes fine art photograph by kellya
3. Penelope and her Lucky Eyeball Balloon print by ErikBergstrom
4. Brain in a jar by Feltathome
5. Doll House no. 311 (heart & lungs) by sushipot

Jewelry:
1. Professional eyeball brooch by UglyGerbil
2. You’re in for Fun Bladder pin by I Heart Guts via ModCloth
3. Authentic human finger bone choker necklace by skeletalia
4. Watching Time steampunk pendant by TrashAndTrinkets
5. Anatomy charm bracelet by TillyBloom

Apparel:
1. Thoracic park bleached skeleton corset top by smarmyclothes
2. Black uterus underwear by harveyandeileen
3. German Anatomy Man graphic t-shirt by isotope
4. Purple skeletal ribcage top by acidrasBoo
5. Red cell sweater by artloaf

Housewares:
1. Customized jewelry hand by MandSCERAMICS
2. Reclaimed anatomical heart glass teacup & saucer by BreadandBadger
3. Vintage brain lamp/night light by CraftieRobot
4. Minature skull fan pull by FamousFanPulls
5. Zombie snacks anatomy wine charms by JuiceBoxAdornments

For the Pets:
1. Catnip stuffed bone toy by NatureMadeScents
2. Catnip stuffed eyeballs by hannapt
3. Wheat-free bone shaped dog pumpkin biscuits by MiasMunchies
4. Ergonomically designed bone shaped pet feeder by WoodinYou
5. Liver, heart & spleen organic catnip stuffed cat toys by OhBoyCatToy

Jewelry:
1. Glam girl unicorn earrings by exousia
2. Vintage unicorn gold scroll cuff/bracelet by RetroAtomic
3. Unicorn steampunk necklace by JewelsByNature
4. Beaded unicorn earrings by PaulaCrafts
5. Unicorn ring by yan4u

Around the House:
1. Enchanted Unicorn Mobile by paperbella
2. Unicorn ornament by PamperedPawsGifts
3. Unicorn & rainbow toilet seat by omgurl
4. Chenille twin quilt with unicorns by mellissasboutique
5. Unicorn Book music box by SueSueSueCrafts

Headgear:
1. Carved unicorn hair stick by tanjasova
2. Unicorn blue & white faux fur hat by raucousgoods
3. Unicorn headband by msfitts13
4. Unicorn earmuffs by mlleclorofil (me wanty)
5. Rainbow Unicorn ear-flap cap by WeeBeeUniquesByJulie

Apparel:
1. My Little Unicorn tunic/dress by devaniweaver
2. Zombie Unicorn tank top by stockboydesigns
3. Custom size Rainbow Unicorn boned corset by oceanrain1985
4. I’m magic! Unicorn t-shirt by teeandtoast
5. Magical Journey men’s t-shirt by SirMitchell

Odds ‘n’ Ends:
1. Unicorn pin pack found at Heidi Seeker
2. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
3. Enchanted Unicorn Bandages at Archie McPhee
4. Sock it to me Unicorns by Sock Dreams
5. Bunch of Malar-key Caps at ModCloth

Art:
1. Victorian Lady Unicorn by therunnybunny
2. Dungeons & Dragons Nerd by laurengregg
3. Under the Wooden Donut Tree by DonutTree (check out store for prints)
4. Unicorn Horn in a jar by GimmCat
5. Unicorn medieval Cathedral reproduction carving by MedievalKnight

Art:
1. Yellow Birds by badbird
2. Lily and the Lilac Swans by themeadowlark
3. The great escape print by thelittlefox
4. Chloe hairdressing by infinitales
5. Night Flight by EtherealArt

Hairbands:

1. Lime & teal nagorie feather headband by DanaCastle
2. White feather headband by JustByMe
3. Brown & Auburn pheasant headband by LolaBlossom
4. Feather band fascinator clip by CoutureChow
5. Hitchcock THE BIRDS headband by buffalump

Shoes:
1. Steampunk black swan heels by norakaren
2. Mom & Baby blue bird slipper set by piddies
3. Bird & Birdcage black court shoes by hippyofdoom
4. Handmade painted bird moccasins by emilyoutrageous
5. Owl mary jane flats by stopsandstarts

Jewelry:
1. Like a rhinestone eagle brooch by kittenteeth
2. Bold, bright blue macaw feather earrings by courtneylynnjenkins
3. Owl book-shaped locket ring by chinookhugs
4. Handmade glass bird pendant by NaturalatHeartToo
5. Silver birds & brass heart earrings by TriColor

Apparel:
1. Jacintha feather & felt mini top hat by YJPaw
2. Bird thermal knit mini-skirt by Shrinkle
3. Capelet with bird applique by ladyofamber
4. Bartelby B. Bat asymmetrical mini top hat by BubblesAndFrown
5. Patchwork Peacock Dress by pineapplepop

Around the House:
1. Flamingo chandelier by palmerschallon
2. Penguin wall decor by Charming925
3. Retro Alexander Henry Woodstock bird memo board by ExclusivelyByMaritza
4. Eco-friendly duck bath crayons set of 6 by gunsnmedals2147
5. Tweets double switch plate by funkychickendesign

Purses:

1. Magic Mushroom Tote by prettylilthings
2. Mushroom & snail bag by littlewhimseys
3. Wool mushroom coin purse by napkitten
4. Mushroomland 3-piece set by simbiosisbyjulia
5. Happy Little Mushroom bag by DreamvilleDesigns

Artwork:

1. Owls and Mushrooms by leearthaus
2. Fungus Among Us by JustinRichel
3. Autumn Fun by EllenCrimiTrent
4. Wavy Wood Shrooms by lizzelizzel
5. Dragon in the Mushrooms by sunhawk

Apparel:

1. Mushroom & Jellyfish princess tee by Shana Logic
2. Hemp organic cotton mushroom skirt by Backporchthreadz
3. Mushroom maiden dress by MistySkyDesigns
4. The Musharoom Tee by ModCloth
5. Sage and cocoa mushroom apron top by gretchdesigns

Housewares:

1. Decorative fabric mushroom topiary by lifewithtigers
2. Vintage mushroom 4-piece canister set by gatheringvintage
3. Mushroom stainless appetizer pick set by RozzyToz
4. Mushroom linen kitchen towel by oxygirl
5. No Fungus Among Us toothbrush holder by ModCloth

Jewelry:

1. Pink and brass mushroom dangle earrings by bionicunicorn
2. Green Mario One-Up Mushroom necklace by omglia
3. Sculpted mushroom brooch/pin by woodswise
4. Alice and the mushroom ring by kristaface
5. Nintendo mushroom charm bracelet by Livethislife777

Grab-Bag:

1. Mushroom garden plant stakes – 10 piece set by CLOUDFAIRY
2. Super Mario Mushroom cuff links by TheClayCollection
3. Apothecary Jar Terrarium by blithegardens
4. Mini mushroom homes – 4 piece set by thepinkkoala
5. Mushroom bookplates – set of 15 by PoshtaDesign

Next week’s Shopaholic Saturday theme: AVIAN