tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033674941654133522024-03-13T00:27:24.173-04:00Creative Eye StudioCreative Eye Studio features hand crafted custom jewelry pieces using natural gemstones, sterling silver and Swarovski Crystal. The items shown are samples and can be recreated in different styles, colors and sizes. In addition to jewelry, I also enjoy collage, paper arts and photography. This blog will feature some of my work, but I will also share ideas for living a creative life!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-76684827702496200352011-02-14T20:29:00.000-05:002011-02-14T20:29:43.048-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day today. Valentine's day is probably my favorite holiday. I enjoy letting my friends and family know how much I care about them. I like that it fell on a Monday this year as we celebrated with our friends and family all weekend! <br />
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Here is what the studio looked like a few days ago as I was working on some last minute cards. It's controlled chaos. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are the pink champagne cupcakes I made yesterday. It was a new recipe for me and I was pleased at how moist and delicious they were! Leave a comment if you want the recipe or just search at <a href="http://bettycrocker.com/">bettycrocker.com</a> for "pink champagne cupcakes." </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are a few Valentine's I made last week. I fell in love with the robot paper as soon as I saw it!</div><br />
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If you missed it this year, you'll want to be sure to join us next time! </div>Be sure to mark your calendars for our first ever team retreat in Berea, KY on May 14 & 15. Leave a comment if you would like us to send you information about the event. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TT41Ex8UyKI/AAAAAAAABhI/PMywAWUsHfE/s1600/DSC_0067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TT41Ex8UyKI/AAAAAAAABhI/PMywAWUsHfE/s320/DSC_0067.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-8797038457064150992010-10-05T06:04:00.007-04:002010-10-05T06:04:00.129-04:00A Fall Favorite in Our House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TKqBtXH2bUI/AAAAAAAABfY/1mt3ibkOKTo/s1600/DSC_0063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TKqBtXH2bUI/AAAAAAAABfY/1mt3ibkOKTo/s320/DSC_0063.JPG" width="311" /></a></div>A few weeks ago on a Friday night, my husband commented that Belgian waffles sounded really good for breakfast the next morning. At the same time we pointed at each other and exclaimed "pumpkin waffles!" About 30 minutes later we were on our way to Williams-Sonoma in the mall for a canister of the spiced pumpkin waffle mix. <br />
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How did we find out about this? My mom bought us this item last year and we loved the spicy pumpkin taste and the candied pecans in the mix. It is so delicious! <br />
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We timed it just right as the employee at Williams- Sonoma had not seen it yet and said they must have just received the shipment. Thank goodness they had it! <br />
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While the canister is a bit pricey at $15, it is well worth it for special fall mornings! And you can use the same mix to make pancakes. <br />
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Let me know if you try it! I think you'll like it!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-51341846367640178292010-09-26T16:34:00.017-04:002010-09-26T17:00:08.800-04:00Last Glimpse of SummerHere are some photos that I took when we went to Cleveland in August. They remind me of the last glimpse of summer. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wfb8U9cI/AAAAAAAABew/NJV4EZjWC3Q/s1600/DSC_0034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wfb8U9cI/AAAAAAAABew/NJV4EZjWC3Q/s400/DSC_0034.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325722302739906" /></a> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-zUCgDy2I/AAAAAAAABfQ/Y0K4W3eYfkw/s1600/DSC_0056.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-zUCgDy2I/AAAAAAAABfQ/Y0K4W3eYfkw/s400/DSC_0056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521328825029610338" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wWBo2RSI/AAAAAAAABeo/AnbLKBLBFXc/s1600/DSC_0035.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wWBo2RSI/AAAAAAAABeo/AnbLKBLBFXc/s400/DSC_0035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325560622892322" /></a>Sailboat race on Lake Erie.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wu16x5iI/AAAAAAAABe4/CT1VJ9Hr5Fg/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wu16x5iI/AAAAAAAABe4/CT1VJ9Hr5Fg/s400/DSC_0045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325986973607458" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wOkp92QI/AAAAAAAABeg/d4_XzFKXHsI/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-wOkp92QI/AAAAAAAABeg/d4_XzFKXHsI/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325432583870722" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-v8xuHaDI/AAAAAAAABeY/Kg2rsvOJrrQ/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-v8xuHaDI/AAAAAAAABeY/Kg2rsvOJrrQ/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325126853290034" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-vy37WzSI/AAAAAAAABeQ/8BYsfoP8vlI/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-vy37WzSI/AAAAAAAABeQ/8BYsfoP8vlI/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521324956720745762" /></a>Lots of interesting architecture in downtown Cleveland. This is a former department store that was based in Cleveland. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-zE4usNKI/AAAAAAAABfI/ooc2H8Bvqf0/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-zE4usNKI/AAAAAAAABfI/ooc2H8Bvqf0/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521328564708586658" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-vDkH2V9I/AAAAAAAABeI/yjbje-dLUmY/s1600/DSC_0060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TJ-vDkH2V9I/AAAAAAAABeI/yjbje-dLUmY/s400/DSC_0060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521324143950583762" /></a> Dragon boat race at the Flats. <br /><br />It's been a very long hot summer in Louisville. Our central air went out last week when we broke records with temps as high as 100. I have to admit that I am ready for fall!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-57008134685280841232010-08-03T18:00:00.014-04:002010-08-03T20:12:43.302-04:00What Brings YOU Joy?I love to hear Lucinda Williams singing "you took my joooooooy, I want it back!" So what brings you joy? What makes you happy? <br /><br />Here are some things that come to my mind: <br /><br />MUSIC - Music can totally change my mood. If I am not having a good day, there are certain songs that will pick me back up! One of my favorite pick me up songs right now is by Bell X1 and the song is The Great Defector. I also love to listen to Dave Matthews Band Live at Piedmont Park. We have the concert recorded and watch it almost every weekend! <br /><br />MY HUSBAND - My husband brings me lots of joy and happiness and I am not sure what I would do without him. We love the same things and also have time apart with our friends. A perfect balance. He is a wonderful man! <br /><br />ART - I have a great appreciation for art and craft. I can't think of a better gift than something handcrafted. Especially from the state of Ky! My favorite place to shop for handcrafted items is <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFiaBqJRu1I/AAAAAAAABdA/wr9yzPrp1P8/s1600/il_430xN.162945276%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFiaBqJRu1I/AAAAAAAABdA/wr9yzPrp1P8/s400/il_430xN.162945276%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501316298116807506" /></a><br />Here is a great example of joy on Etsy. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52879013/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-balloons?ref=sr_list_19&ga_search_query=joy&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=6&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Cloudy with a Chance of Balloons </a>by <a href="http://www.jewelkrug.etsy.com">jewelkrug</a> on etsy. $19.99 by Julie Kruger <br /><br />PETS - Animals bring us so much joy and unconditional love! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFiYszx4q_I/AAAAAAAABc4/pRuxefDLvk8/s1600/DSC_0054.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFiYszx4q_I/AAAAAAAABc4/pRuxefDLvk8/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501314840414170098" /></a><br />Today I was away from the house for 8 hours (normal work day) and as soon as I pull into the driveway, I see my two kitties at the front window waiting for me. Do they sit there and wait for hours? Do they know the sound of my car? <br /><br />Our older cat Tucker loves to sleep on my pillow at night. There is something about the purr of a cat in your ear that absolutely will melt the coldest heart! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFipYhERsjI/AAAAAAAABdI/NPipd0sCi5A/s1600/DSC_0016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFipYhERsjI/AAAAAAAABdI/NPipd0sCi5A/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501333183491322418" /></a><br />ICE CREAM - How can ice cream NOT make you happy? I prefer the real stuff versus soft serve but really wouldn't turn any of it down. I would have to admit that the Baskin Robbins turtle pie has brought me lots of joy in the past! And probably a few pounds too. <br /><br />CHOCOLATE - I don't really discriminate against any form of chocolate. It's all good and it certainly brings me lots of joy. A nice box of Godiva or See's Candies is one of life's greatest pleasures!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFit1zpjg8I/AAAAAAAABdQ/pICfZXYb1jA/s1600/1209_318asstchoc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 216px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TFit1zpjg8I/AAAAAAAABdQ/pICfZXYb1jA/s400/1209_318asstchoc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501338084742235074" /></a><br />FRIENDS & FAMILY - How could we get through rough days without the love of our family and our best friends? One of the benefits of growing older is all the friends you accumulate along the way. <br /><br />I feel very blessed! Sometimes it is good to slow down and think about your blessings in life. So what brings you joy? Blog about it! <br /><br /><br /><em>“This post is part of <a href="http://www.soyjoy.com">SOYJOY</a>‘s What brings you joy contest. <a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/what-brings-you-joy/">Learn more here</a>.”</em>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-56837273267300150162010-07-26T20:48:00.011-04:002010-07-26T20:58:20.238-04:00A Few Creatures in My Back Yard<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tX2D8fhI/AAAAAAAABbg/Iq_h5nJEITg/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tX2D8fhI/AAAAAAAABbg/Iq_h5nJEITg/s400/DSC_0020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498382082738257426" /></a><br />Mr. Frog hanging out in the pond, trying to stay cool. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tJvDZI1I/AAAAAAAABbY/8LnV_4-TrbI/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tJvDZI1I/AAAAAAAABbY/8LnV_4-TrbI/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498381840338723666" /></a><br />I was watering my herbs last night when I found this beautiful little guy on my dill. On some of the photos you can see the drops of water on him. I hope he is the type of caterpillar that becomes a butterfly. He is beautiful! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4t4Bv-BiI/AAAAAAAABb4/GibRe-rHxZk/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4t4Bv-BiI/AAAAAAAABb4/GibRe-rHxZk/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498382635631511074" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tyG55lLI/AAAAAAAABbw/cQkLWWQjcjQ/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tyG55lLI/AAAAAAAABbw/cQkLWWQjcjQ/s400/DSC_0045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498382533936125106" /></a><br />Friendly grasshopper. I never realized their eyes were so interesting close up. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tctVhJaI/AAAAAAAABbo/H9W3x93ntkI/s1600/DSC_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TE4tctVhJaI/AAAAAAAABbo/H9W3x93ntkI/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498382166295389602" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-27110752984707806412010-06-25T22:23:00.016-04:002010-06-25T23:01:16.292-04:00Summertime Creations<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVmuUDRHpI/AAAAAAAABaw/bXTuJAu2Pqg/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVmuUDRHpI/AAAAAAAABaw/bXTuJAu2Pqg/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486904666863246994" /></a><br />The challenge this month from <a href="http://www.artbeads.com">Artbeads</a> was to create something with a summertime theme using glass beads, charms or pendants. My first thought was to do a charm bracelet with some shell or boating themed charms. However, I wanted to do a little something different. <br /><br />I fell in love with the simplicity of the sand dollar sterling silver pendant. Artbeads has a great selection of <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/pendants.html">pendants</a> to choose from. Normally that is where I start with an idea for a necklace, with the pendant, because it is the focal point in the design. I liked the shades of green and blue in the glass pearls and added some Swarovski crystal for a little sparkle. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVnZ08gBBI/AAAAAAAABa4/ORMEmAshk9U/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVnZ08gBBI/AAAAAAAABa4/ORMEmAshk9U/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486905414427608082" /></a><br />My favorite colors right now are orange, red and yellow. I like vibrant colors during the summer. In browsing the selection of <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/glass-beads.html">glass beads </a>it was hard to narrow it down! I selected a strand of big bright flower beads as they were not something I would ordinarily pick and I thought they might be fun to try. I combined them with some lemon yellow swirled beads I had in my inventory and thought they made a good combination. This is a fun piece to wear on a hot summer day! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVoxjt5GaI/AAAAAAAABbA/OvmIFCiR0YE/s1600/DSC_0032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVoxjt5GaI/AAAAAAAABbA/OvmIFCiR0YE/s400/DSC_0032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486906921631422882" /></a><br />My final piece uses one of my very favorite design elements - furnace glass beads. I just love these! I picked the bright citrus package with random beads, some solid and some striped. I really wanted the solid orange bead to stand out so I put in some big bold silver beads. The pinstripes on the other beads remind me of candy. I really like this bracelet! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVo5oCVm2I/AAAAAAAABbI/btpYYQSqN6Y/s1600/DSC_0035.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TCVo5oCVm2I/AAAAAAAABbI/btpYYQSqN6Y/s400/DSC_0035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486907060229872482" /></a><br />As always, I really enjoy these challenges as they allow me to think outside my normal style and have have a lot of fun with it! <br /><br /><em>Disclosure: The sand dollar pendant and glass beads were kindly provided free of charge by Artbeads.com as part of their blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post represents the personal opinion of the blog author.</em>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-23361247192158309072010-06-19T18:45:00.001-04:002010-06-19T18:45:00.604-04:00Masonic Home Show in ShelbyvilleI recently set up with other Bluegrass Etsy team members at the Masonic Home Show (Celebrating Life Through Art) organized by our friend Donna Williams. It was a hot, hot day. Between the chilled wine, some ice from the cooler and team member Carolyn's nifty misting fan, we managed to stay cool! Here are some pics of our booths that day. This is always a fun event because of the constant entertainment and live music. Not to mention the good food and the good company!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVhSCqtOeI/AAAAAAAABZA/XK3dIjBbl_g/s1600/DSC_0121.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVhSCqtOeI/AAAAAAAABZA/XK3dIjBbl_g/s400/DSC_0121.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482395083974982114" /></a> Handcrafted clutch purses & accessories from Toni Johnson of Vernon Ave. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVgr9_y1HI/AAAAAAAABYw/-f136Yqnpmw/s1600/DSC_0120.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVgr9_y1HI/AAAAAAAABYw/-f136Yqnpmw/s400/DSC_0120.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482394429886223474" /></a> My Creative Eye Studio booth featuring jewelry and greeting cards. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVgWm10B9I/AAAAAAAABYo/_Ck8WsJ2CLg/s1600/DSC_0119.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVgWm10B9I/AAAAAAAABYo/_Ck8WsJ2CLg/s400/DSC_0119.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482394062893090770" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVhn8qEVwI/AAAAAAAABZI/RsmiVGxQJe8/s1600/DSC_0122.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVhn8qEVwI/AAAAAAAABZI/RsmiVGxQJe8/s400/DSC_0122.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482395460318811906" /></a> Awesome pieces created by Joey and Kelly Graves of Whimsy Beading. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVg446J1II/AAAAAAAABY4/kPFuwEQOiAA/s1600/DSC_0124.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVg446J1II/AAAAAAAABY4/kPFuwEQOiAA/s400/DSC_0124.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482394651858687106" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVijYAIsOI/AAAAAAAABZQ/XKOdWdf0y18/s1600/DSC_0125.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVijYAIsOI/AAAAAAAABZQ/XKOdWdf0y18/s400/DSC_0125.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482396481271410914" /></a> Metalsmithing extraordinaire Carolyn Mallin of Fanciful Expressions.KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-33980825097778573202010-06-16T17:57:00.001-04:002010-06-16T17:57:00.353-04:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVUf7-fWoI/AAAAAAAABXQ/akEUd1v-vuU/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVUf7-fWoI/AAAAAAAABXQ/akEUd1v-vuU/s400/DSC_0089.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482381029045918338" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVWCP_H4kI/AAAAAAAABXo/37JPeNAGijU/s1600/DSC_0055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVWCP_H4kI/AAAAAAAABXo/37JPeNAGijU/s400/DSC_0055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482382718044463682" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVVqyDPF-I/AAAAAAAABXY/R_vawaF1kMA/s1600/DSC_0096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVVqyDPF-I/AAAAAAAABXY/R_vawaF1kMA/s400/DSC_0096.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482382314871658466" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVVz8_-NgI/AAAAAAAABXg/mQ5RZc_1_4M/s1600/DSC_0088.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVVz8_-NgI/AAAAAAAABXg/mQ5RZc_1_4M/s400/DSC_0088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482382472429581826" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-63004255551292384952010-06-15T06:00:00.002-04:002010-06-15T06:00:04.543-04:00Rescue KittiesLast month these amazing babies showed up at my husband's office out in Eminence, Ky which is a rural area. The four kitties were dumped there (our guess) and there were two pairs from two different litters. They seemed a little skittish but friendly. They were not feral cats at all. Each time the door opened they would sneak inside which isn't good for business and people were annoyed. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbRLMua2LI/AAAAAAAABao/xE35r0YRPAQ/s1600/DSC_0044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbRLMua2LI/AAAAAAAABao/xE35r0YRPAQ/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482799586694846642" /></a><br />Knowing that they might be put down at a regular shelter, we knew we had to do something to help them out. All of the no kill shelters or organizations that we called said they could not take any more kittens at the time. My husband was able to borrow a large crate from a local shelter for several days. We set it up in our garage until we could figure out what to do next. We already have two cats and could not take any more. And we couldn't let the kittens around our two cats because our existing cats were not thrilled to see them in the garage. <br /><br />We didn't have any baby shampoo or cat shampoo so we bathed them warm water with Aveda Shampure, clipped their nails and gave them a mini spa treatment. They really seemed to like it. And they smelled really nice! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbKXopcK_I/AAAAAAAABaA/3gDm6LjFya4/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 378px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbKXopcK_I/AAAAAAAABaA/3gDm6LjFya4/s400/DSC_0089.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482792103767190514" /></a><br />Putting my marketing degree to use, I took cute pictures, gave them sweet names and made little fliers to help promote them. We posted their pictures on Facebook and told our friends and family. One day at work I mentioned our cat Tucker to a coworker and he said he was looking to get a kitten. That was wonderful to hear! At the same time, we had contacted the lady we knew at Shamrock (we worked with her to adopt the two we have) and she agreed to foster the kitties until they found homes. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbNJ-SDQxI/AAAAAAAABag/LMs7SwWdY7o/s1600/DSC_0050+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbNJ-SDQxI/AAAAAAAABag/LMs7SwWdY7o/s400/DSC_0050+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482795167591383826" /></a><br />It worked out that my coworker took the two small ones (Oreo and Pumpkin Spice) because he didn't want to break them up. I am so happy to report that they are doing great! They are spoiled rotten in their new home. And the best part is that I get regular doses of stories about their antics and pictures of them as they grow. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbM_j7OB6I/AAAAAAAABaY/Ivxal7shhkg/s1600/DSC_0050+3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbM_j7OB6I/AAAAAAAABaY/Ivxal7shhkg/s400/DSC_0050+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482794988717606818" /></a><br />We are hoping that Isabella and Fiona find homes soon. They are beautiful orange, black and white calicos. They are currently at the Feeder's Supply in Middletown and I hear that someone is trying to decide between the two. I am excited that maybe at least one of them will go home with someone nice. I go up to see them on the weekends and sometimes on my lunch hour. I like to think that they remember me or know my voice, but they probably don't. They are just so happy to have someone to hold them and love on them. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbMu-yzI4I/AAAAAAAABaQ/Lyb14nErcQ8/s1600/DSC_0073.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbMu-yzI4I/AAAAAAAABaQ/Lyb14nErcQ8/s400/DSC_0073.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482794703872271234" /></a><br />So remember to spay and neuter your kitties so that we don't have to work so hard to be sure they find good homes. Ours will have a happy ending, but that is because we took an interest in them and because of great organizations like Shamrock. <br /><br />To learn more about Shamrock or make a donation, please visit them <a href="http://www.shamrockpets.com/">here</a>. Do it for the fur babies. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbMlIn2EtI/AAAAAAAABaI/Ny-l1MpylQ0/s1600/IMG_1793.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBbMlIn2EtI/AAAAAAAABaI/Ny-l1MpylQ0/s400/IMG_1793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482794534711988946" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-6558385894567452302010-06-13T18:09:00.019-04:002010-06-13T18:32:32.494-04:00Trip to Stream Cliff Herb Farm<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVbcxlG-oI/AAAAAAAABYg/QKknnW8hbOg/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVbcxlG-oI/AAAAAAAABYg/QKknnW8hbOg/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482388671296895618" /></a><br />I recently took a trip to a little place called <a href="http://www.streamclifffarm.com/">Stream Cliff Farm </a>in Commiskey, Indiana. What a hidden jewel this is! I knew nothing about it until my friend Amy suggested that we take a trip there to celebrate our birthdays. It's about an hour or so from Louisville and well worth the trip if you have lunch at their quaint restaurant. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZCagVOpI/AAAAAAAABXw/RTdc6xhF7TM/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZCagVOpI/AAAAAAAABXw/RTdc6xhF7TM/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482386019402988178" /></a><br />They have a wonderful selection of plants and herbs. And if you love to take photos, you will find lots of great spots to take pictures. There are gardens and water features, a little sanctuary area for weddings, craft classes, a winery, a restaurant, gift shops, some friendly goats and a baby donkey. We had quite the sampling of food in the restaurant and what is really cool is how they use the flowers on the plates as edible garnish and there are herbs (like lemon verbena) used in the lemonade and tea. Be sure to try the "bird seed pasta" if you go. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVacCuIT7I/AAAAAAAABYQ/e0ShvBnZgYs/s1600/DSC_0033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVacCuIT7I/AAAAAAAABYQ/e0ShvBnZgYs/s400/DSC_0033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482387559206637490" /></a><br />If you are looking for a nice place to visit in the country, give this place a try! It's worth the drive! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZlAC3bJI/AAAAAAAABYA/xYJZAhJTAY8/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZlAC3bJI/AAAAAAAABYA/xYJZAhJTAY8/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482386613595499666" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZNmMOmSI/AAAAAAAABX4/54OXBnTVJQg/s1600/DSC_0081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVZNmMOmSI/AAAAAAAABX4/54OXBnTVJQg/s400/DSC_0081.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482386211518454050" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVaQBGX_NI/AAAAAAAABYI/I_z7TdhPsXc/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVaQBGX_NI/AAAAAAAABYI/I_z7TdhPsXc/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482387352613027026" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVbOXy18KI/AAAAAAAABYY/9v8bGxapYdY/s1600/DSC_0039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/TBVbOXy18KI/AAAAAAAABYY/9v8bGxapYdY/s400/DSC_0039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482388423857008802" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-43029366612112932492010-05-26T06:38:00.007-04:002010-05-26T06:44:08.599-04:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z6V2FWOmI/AAAAAAAABWo/5fIPs_CIROM/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z6V2FWOmI/AAAAAAAABWo/5fIPs_CIROM/s400/DSC_0026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475526500177820258" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z7FDwku5I/AAAAAAAABXA/vwl-HQ-HTXk/s1600/DSC_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z7FDwku5I/AAAAAAAABXA/vwl-HQ-HTXk/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475527311302638482" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z62-V71CI/AAAAAAAABW4/cCKL7zDxRfM/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z62-V71CI/AAAAAAAABW4/cCKL7zDxRfM/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475527069330560034" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z6tHXGumI/AAAAAAAABWw/7ohRgQJur90/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S_z6tHXGumI/AAAAAAAABWw/7ohRgQJur90/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475526899952695906" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-11344272235223774452010-05-08T09:06:00.010-04:002010-05-08T15:13:41.851-04:00A Mother's Day Lesson from BirdsEvery year I get two large ferns to hang from our front porch. After about a week my husband noticed a bird flying out of one of the ferns whenever he opened the front door. Upon further inspection when watering the ferns, we found a bird's nest already built. Within a day or two there were eggs. And imagine my surprise to see two different sizes and types of eggs in this nest! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-ViQv_w8kI/AAAAAAAABWQ/Wjv_MYj-9WE/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-ViQv_w8kI/AAAAAAAABWQ/Wjv_MYj-9WE/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468885362412679746" /></a><br />I wondered how this could happen so I did a google search and learned about "brood parasites" What this means is that a mother bird (frequently a cowbird) will find a nest that another mother bird has built (the host bird), then lay her eggs there and she may or may not ever return. In some species of birds, they aren't capable of building a nest so they just find one already built for them. In most cases, the host bird will come back and lay her eggs with the others. She may abandon her eggs when she notices there are other eggs in her nest. Or the brood parasite bird may come back and remove the eggs that are not hers from the host nest. <br /><br />As you can see from the photo that I took, the speckled eggs are much larger and they tend to be the ones to hatch first. I really had to wonder how 7 babies could even fit in this tiny nest. It is probably about 3" wide. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I read that when all the babies have hatched, the host mother will feed the babies that are the biggest and have their mouths open first. She may not even realize that the babies are a different species. This endangers the life of her own babies, and she is feeding birds that aren't even hers. Her smaller babies may end up starving because of the competition for food. Or they may get thrown out of the nest by the larger babies. I have read that this practice has possibly reduced the number of songbirds, while increasing the number of (brood parasite) cowbirds.<br /><br />For days I struggled with getting involved in this circle of life. It didn't seem fair that a "squatter" bird's eggs should jeopardize the 5 blue eggs that were laid by the mom that built the nest in the first place. I considered removing the cowbird eggs myself. But I decided not to interfere with nature and see how this plays out. I hope that all these babies will have a chance at life. <br /><br />Last night we checked and the 7 eggs were still there. Today I checked and the two speckled eggs have hatched! I hope this new mama can take care of all 7 of her babies. I only see 4 blue eggs now, but hope that the 5th one is under the new hatchlings. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-WzrJnxDII/AAAAAAAABWY/ZTzIfzpsoOU/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-WzrJnxDII/AAAAAAAABWY/ZTzIfzpsoOU/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468974876409793666" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-W0OVnlaRI/AAAAAAAABWg/Hdb3vFnzVC0/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S-W0OVnlaRI/AAAAAAAABWg/Hdb3vFnzVC0/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468975480925677842" /></a><br />More pics to come in the days ahead, if mama allows it. <br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-63502032900109509982010-04-20T17:51:00.027-04:002010-04-20T19:26:32.663-04:00Trip to Lover's Leap Winery<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S84zrk2jW-I/AAAAAAAABVg/xbi4m4nb-nY/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S84zrk2jW-I/AAAAAAAABVg/xbi4m4nb-nY/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462360221766867938" /></a><br />On the first day of spring, John and I went to <a href="http://www.loversleapwine.com">Lover's Leap Winery </a>in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky for their Spring Fling event. It was our first visit there and we were impressed. The grapevines had not budded out yet, but you can get an idea of size the vineyard. From what I recall, they will start budding out by May and I believe the grapes are harvested in September. I plan to go back later this summer and take more pictures. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S84zh47sOXI/AAAAAAAABVY/kew-yHYPeQ8/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S84zh47sOXI/AAAAAAAABVY/kew-yHYPeQ8/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462360055358437746" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S841G9GPSrI/AAAAAAAABV4/yeZe7PRrB9E/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S841G9GPSrI/AAAAAAAABV4/yeZe7PRrB9E/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462361791643208370" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S841Pt5sdRI/AAAAAAAABWA/-H1rKnMoOyY/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S841Pt5sdRI/AAAAAAAABWA/-H1rKnMoOyY/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462361942182884626" /></a><br />We paid $15 to get into the event and it included a wonderful BBQ lunch, desserts, live music, a tour, wine tastings, and keepsake glasses. We always enjoy trying new wines and picking out a favorite. Many times you go to local wineries and you really don't like the wine, but we really thought all the ones we tried were good. We left with several bottles.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S840QI9lkuI/AAAAAAAABVo/sVsaQBbvMBM/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S840QI9lkuI/AAAAAAAABVo/sVsaQBbvMBM/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462360849935340258" /></a><br />When I saw this hat, I had to have it!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S840vrFhE-I/AAAAAAAABVw/b1Zooy5QcHQ/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S840vrFhE-I/AAAAAAAABVw/b1Zooy5QcHQ/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462361391671350242" /></a><br />John goes back for a refill on the tour. Actually we had permission to do this! <br /><br />If you are in the area, you should visit this family owned winery. They support the arts and are hosting an outdoor event called the Vineyard Stroll on June 12 (from 11 am 7 pm) featuring over 50 Kentucky Proud food producers and Kentucky Crafted artists. Admission is $5 and there is live music. Maybe I'll see you there! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S843GWThT6I/AAAAAAAABWI/oxd66nVFOMY/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S843GWThT6I/AAAAAAAABWI/oxd66nVFOMY/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462363980253188002" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-61526413640340163722010-04-13T20:05:00.007-04:002010-04-21T22:07:10.193-04:00Look What I Won!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S8UJzMjqveI/AAAAAAAABUg/Ggn83JRrrn0/s1600/bonnie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S8UJzMjqveI/AAAAAAAABUg/Ggn83JRrrn0/s400/bonnie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459780898405400034" /></a><br />Check out these lovely pearl earrings that I won earlier this month from Blair's <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/">Wild and Precious blog</a>. These beauties were created by <a href="http://www.bonnybeedesigns.etsy.com">BonnyBeeDesigns</a>. I don't normally enter too many blog contests, but I fell in love with these earrings. I was so excited to win! <br /><br />I am using Bonnie's photo as hers is so much better than mine! <br /><br />Check out her <a href="http://www.bonnybeecreations.etsy.com">etsy shop </a>to see more of her creations. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S8UJcHSZ6yI/AAAAAAAABUY/UV_IAi7w9io/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S8UJcHSZ6yI/AAAAAAAABUY/UV_IAi7w9io/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459780501853825826" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-4193471564005490112010-03-21T10:16:00.009-04:002010-03-21T10:21:29.531-04:00Another Cool Target Find<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S6Yq6xBaKkI/AAAAAAAABUI/sVq-qrFX6fQ/s1600-h/DSC_0050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S6Yq6xBaKkI/AAAAAAAABUI/sVq-qrFX6fQ/s400/DSC_0050.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451091588058589762" /></a><br />You know you have found something cool when the cashiers at Target get excited about something you have found in the store that they have not seen yet! <br /><br />I found this very cool jewelry holder in the aisle with picture frames, etc. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! It was a splurge, and I have tons of props to use at craft shows, but it is an unusual piece!<br /><br />Had to have it! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S6YrDDXhnOI/AAAAAAAABUQ/yau0a0eG1CA/s1600-h/DSC_0051.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S6YrDDXhnOI/AAAAAAAABUQ/yau0a0eG1CA/s400/DSC_0051.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451091730422144226" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-82413742536321638112010-03-15T15:28:00.025-04:002010-03-16T21:10:43.912-04:00The Beauty of Spring ChallengeLately everything I have created has a spring theme to it! I am taking photos of bulbs coming up, creating greeting cards in shades of pinks and lime green, and creating jewelry with the same inspiration. Even though fall is my favorite season, nothing beats the anticipation of spring! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56LMDZwkfI/AAAAAAAABTY/ZWUb2gU-urc/s1600-h/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56LMDZwkfI/AAAAAAAABTY/ZWUb2gU-urc/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448945638352916978" /></a><br />I recently received this gorgeous selection of beads from <a href="http://www.artbeads.com">Artbeads</a>. What inspiration! I fell in love with <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/lmp-0049.html">floral glass pendant</a> first, then selected other beads I thought would complement the pendant. When I received my order, I was not disappointed! <br /><br />Here are some pics of my final creations. First I created the necklace using the floral bead as my focal point/pendant. I added some Swarovski peridot bicones to hold it in place on the decorative headpin. The necklace was created with 4mm faceted <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/cr-rl166.html">glass rondelles</a> in pink and olivine and matte glass beads in white. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56VnTawUCI/AAAAAAAABUA/QPkzieQ_nEs/s1600-h/DSC_0090.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56VnTawUCI/AAAAAAAABUA/QPkzieQ_nEs/s400/DSC_0090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448957101624807458" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56PLK30Q3I/AAAAAAAABTw/4uiJXeQR0iA/s1600-h/DSC_0088.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56PLK30Q3I/AAAAAAAABTw/4uiJXeQR0iA/s400/DSC_0088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448950021224678258" /></a><br />I created some coordinating earrings from some pink and white swirled glass <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/cr-fl170.html">bellflower beads</a>, peridot Swarovski crystal and a decorative headpin. They are finished with fleur de lis motif leverbacks. I think this makes a nice set. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56Np_QC5MI/AAAAAAAABTg/M20ghPOkoL0/s1600-h/DSC_0064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56Np_QC5MI/AAAAAAAABTg/M20ghPOkoL0/s400/DSC_0064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448948351657764034" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56N_DSJrXI/AAAAAAAABTo/azXjB-L5qdA/s1600-h/DSC_0072.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S56N_DSJrXI/AAAAAAAABTo/azXjB-L5qdA/s400/DSC_0072.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448948713517591922" /></a><br /><br />Disclosure: The Kalera floral glass focal bead, peridot Swarovski crystal, pink glass bellflower beads and the 4mm pink and olivine glass faceted beads were kindly provided free of charge by Artbeads.com, as part of the Artbeads.com blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post above represents only personal opinion of the blog author.<br /><br />To see more selections from Artbeads you can click on these links: <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/glass-beads-lampwork.html">lampwork glass beads</a> and <a href="http://www.artbeads.com/glass-beads-czech-glass-beads.html">pressed Czech glass beads </a>.KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-17807526932553859672010-03-08T09:09:00.010-05:002010-03-08T09:46:21.048-05:00Ready for Spring!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UH0r42w6I/AAAAAAAABTI/kS8oBP-QMEs/s1600-h/DSC_0013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UH0r42w6I/AAAAAAAABTI/kS8oBP-QMEs/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446267926090269602" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UGI5gSqBI/AAAAAAAABS4/_xX7RLvZMHw/s1600-h/DSC_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UGI5gSqBI/AAAAAAAABS4/_xX7RLvZMHw/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446266074319464466" /></a><br />Here are a few new designs. Can you tell I am ready for spring? <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5ULL3qnGVI/AAAAAAAABTQ/3bTrh66DlVo/s1600-h/DSC_0017(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5ULL3qnGVI/AAAAAAAABTQ/3bTrh66DlVo/s400/DSC_0017(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446271622923622738" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UG91UoaMI/AAAAAAAABTA/9D_gbLMjou4/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UG91UoaMI/AAAAAAAABTA/9D_gbLMjou4/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446266983729883330" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UFyJdCzXI/AAAAAAAABSw/BS1CgHCx1mg/s1600-h/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S5UFyJdCzXI/AAAAAAAABSw/BS1CgHCx1mg/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265683463818610" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-12337892589764726522010-02-16T13:04:00.003-05:002010-02-16T13:06:09.178-05:00Sweet Cupcake Earrings<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3rbovCZESI/AAAAAAAABSg/RWq9nbm0XFI/s1600-h/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3rbovCZESI/AAAAAAAABSg/RWq9nbm0XFI/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438900992871043362" /></a><br />I recently purchased these polymer clay earrings from Michelle of <strong>Valebella Bracelets and More </strong>on etsy. Aren't they adorable? I wore these on Valentine's day when I was out buying and delivering cupcakes to my parents. I think they will be great to wear on my birthday too. Michelle's etsy shop is called <a href="http://www.heysista.etsy.com">heysista</a> if you want to check it out. <br /><br />I also entered a contest at Megan Rae's blog - <a href="http://www.thegreenhaven.blogspot.com"><strong>TheGreenHaven</strong></a> and was so excited when I won a cute heart bookmark from Valebella. She is a good example of doing things the right way on etsy. Great customer service and very nice to work with! Be sure to check out Megan's <a href="http:/www./thegreenhaven.blogspot.com">blog</a> for lots of giveaways!<br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3rbPK0L1sI/AAAAAAAABSY/oXTBj7xc_V4/s1600-h/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3rbPK0L1sI/AAAAAAAABSY/oXTBj7xc_V4/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438900553651050178" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-41132886015273554812010-02-14T13:21:00.001-05:002010-02-15T13:25:55.201-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3mQ9bwcYuI/AAAAAAAABSQ/TpZepoOZnc0/s1600-h/DSC_0012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 357px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3mQ9bwcYuI/AAAAAAAABSQ/TpZepoOZnc0/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438537410123948770" /></a><br />Wishing everyone a very happy Valentine's Day. Be sure to let your friends and family know how much you care! I finally got to visit the Gigi's Cupcake shop and was so excited to give cupcakes to my parents and my mother in law. They were delicious! Disappointed in myself that I did not make my own Valentines this year, but I did make up some treat bags filled with candy. Hope you have a wonderful day!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-89248319032585774822010-02-12T21:28:00.006-05:002010-02-12T21:38:02.054-05:00Back in Time at Schimpff's ConfectioneryFor the past two years my husband has indulged me with a trip across the river to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Here we take a trip back in time to visit Schimpff's Confectionery. I always like to go around Valentine's Day as it's my favorite day of the year. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M3V9c9B5I/AAAAAAAABRg/QYhUDC1G6jo/s1600-h/DSC_0014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M3V9c9B5I/AAAAAAAABRg/QYhUDC1G6jo/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436750025579104146" /></a><br />You may not be able to read the date on the door, but it says "since 1891." Yes, it's been around 119 years. Check out the markings on the door that show the water level when the Ohio River flooded in years past. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3MppHqyzXI/AAAAAAAABRQ/Bwgv7_9GivY/s1600-h/DSC_0016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3MppHqyzXI/AAAAAAAABRQ/Bwgv7_9GivY/s400/DSC_0016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436734961576234354" /></a><br />This is what you see when you enter the front door and it takes my breath away, having a major sweet tooth. Yes, I turn into a "kid in a candy shop."<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NReWbBOWI/AAAAAAAABSA/oFpAe6_k1HU/s1600-h/DSC_0037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NReWbBOWI/AAAAAAAABSA/oFpAe6_k1HU/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436778757023152482" /></a><br />While there you can see a demonstration of candy making using crank style equipment and antique metal candy molds. As the cinnamon candy cools, it is broken apart and everyone gets samples that are still warm to the touch. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M6PzyFLrI/AAAAAAAABRo/YHP946RM6wg/s1600-h/DSC_0021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M6PzyFLrI/AAAAAAAABRo/YHP946RM6wg/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436753218439032498" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3MrP_2z82I/AAAAAAAABRY/QTFWG8lcm0Q/s1600-h/DSC_0029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3MrP_2z82I/AAAAAAAABRY/QTFWG8lcm0Q/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436736729005683554" /></a><br />They also have a very impressive museum dedicated to the history of candy. There are vintage candy boxes, jars, containers and other forms of packaging. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NPt8LHxNI/AAAAAAAABR4/IcAKTUj3F9Y/s1600-h/DSC_0034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NPt8LHxNI/AAAAAAAABR4/IcAKTUj3F9Y/s400/DSC_0034.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436776825831802066" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M7Ck9MEzI/AAAAAAAABRw/GPHYKxcX1Gs/s1600-h/DSC_0031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3M7Ck9MEzI/AAAAAAAABRw/GPHYKxcX1Gs/s400/DSC_0031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436754090632418098" /></a><br />Here are a few of the goodies I purchased! My favorites are the Oreos dipped in dark chocolate with candy hearts on top. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NSdl5DJZI/AAAAAAAABSI/Ie3QoLumzfA/s1600-h/DSC_0057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3NSdl5DJZI/AAAAAAAABSI/Ie3QoLumzfA/s400/DSC_0057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436779843507398034" /></a><br />To learn more about this historic shop, check out the <a href="http://www.schimpffs.com">Schimpff's website</a>. Be sure to click on HISTORY to see more photos and interesting info. If you are in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area, you should take the time to visit!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-30507511327001277152010-02-10T10:20:00.001-05:002010-02-10T10:20:36.428-05:00My Latest Designs<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CT4vmxnJI/AAAAAAAABQY/gEqgB7lyNLg/s1600-h/DSC_0023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CT4vmxnJI/AAAAAAAABQY/gEqgB7lyNLg/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436007353297247378" /></a><br />While everyone else in the world was watching the Super Bowl, I was in the basement working in my studio. This is a custom order for a friend who wanted to surprise his wife after their daughter was born. And the colors are nice for Valentine's Day too. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CUQkzAHSI/AAAAAAAABQg/N_C0VUrLs0Y/s1600-h/DSC_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CUQkzAHSI/AAAAAAAABQg/N_C0VUrLs0Y/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436007762712599842" /></a><br />The chocolate brown jasper "chicklets" work well with the link pink Rhodonite nuggets and light rose Swarovski crystals. I hope she loves it! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CUaBYRYSI/AAAAAAAABQo/dg5XckdCv3I/s1600-h/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CUaBYRYSI/AAAAAAAABQo/dg5XckdCv3I/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436007925003936034" /></a><br />And since Valentine's day is right around the corner here is the "My Michele" necklace inspired by a friend that spotted these cool hearts at a bead show in Louisville. I made the heart into a pendant and used faceted garnet rondelles and onyx. I made a similar version for myself, as she bought me a heart too. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CVuzdZaUI/AAAAAAAABQ4/svEuewHQqec/s1600-h/DSC_0037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S3CVuzdZaUI/AAAAAAAABQ4/svEuewHQqec/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436009381556218178" /></a>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-38142445511027388722010-02-08T16:43:00.006-05:002010-02-08T16:52:04.743-05:00Kellibeans Hat Giveaway!If you haven't entered our Bluegrass Etsy contest for the month of February, you will want to enter now! This month's giveaway is our biggest yet - valued at $30. Team member <strong>Kellibeans</strong> is giving away a crocheted hat and an art card (of your choice) from her <a href="http://www.kellibeans.etsy.com">etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.kellibeans.artfire.com">artfire</a> shops. Be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.kentuckyhandmade.com">Kentucky Handmade blog </a>for the details. The prize will be awarded on Feb 28. Remember, you can't win if you don't enter! <br /><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-19.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=10292505&site=widget-19.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:400px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=10292505&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-19.slide.com/p1/10292505/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=10292505&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-19.slide.com/p2/10292505/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=10292505&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-19.slide.com/p4/10292505/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-4891731820397141932010-01-12T11:26:00.006-05:002010-01-12T12:10:24.832-05:00Crafty Fun FindsAs you probably realize from my avatar, I love fleur de lis. I have quite a few fleur de lis in my collection, but I sure didn't have any FDL ribbon. Imagine my surprise when I found this ribbon at Hobby Lobby recently. It was all I could do not to jump up and down in the store! And they were 50% off that day! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0ynz9ehNZI/AAAAAAAABNw/IOiAYerh_f4/s1600-h/DSC_0088.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0ynz9ehNZI/AAAAAAAABNw/IOiAYerh_f4/s320/DSC_0088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425896162192340370" /></a><br />Yesterday I went to Michael's and found these adorable stamps. I am on a cute bird kick lately. I really couldn't justify the purchase, but I was able to use two coupons as these weren't on sale. And I like cute birds. So there. <br /><br />I thought these cute pink flowers would be good for Valentines or spring themed cards. Love the polka dots. And they might look cute with the bird stamps too. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0yrp4gyrCI/AAAAAAAABN4/XKocPmgqVXo/s1600-h/DSC_0090.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0yrp4gyrCI/AAAAAAAABN4/XKocPmgqVXo/s320/DSC_0090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425900387107515426" /></a><br />I am planning my first giveaway on this blog and maybe it will have a Valentine's day theme! Stay tuned!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503367494165413352.post-46557095201235063822010-01-07T21:14:00.003-05:002010-01-07T21:14:00.172-05:00Inspiration by HGTV<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0AFxz0tFmI/AAAAAAAABNo/g6N9XGSGhvQ/s1600-h/j0411720.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PrGeYlnvK48/S0AFxz0tFmI/AAAAAAAABNo/g6N9XGSGhvQ/s320/j0411720.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422340304637072994" /></a><br />Last week my husband was off work for the holidays and we had some relaxing down time. We watched ENTIRELY too many episodes of shows like <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/bang-for-your-buck/show/index.html">Bang for Your Buck </a>and <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/house-hunters/show/index.html">Househunters</a> on HGTV. Since I have this new found "free time" I am really scrutinizing things around the house and looking at things with a different perspective. Before I never had the time to do these things. Now I maybe have the time but sure don't have the money since I am laid off. So to compromise I am looking at projects that won't break the bank. Unlike the couples on some of these shows, we don't have a $50,000 budget to redo the kitchen or $100,000 to finish the basement and install an Irish Pub. LOL! Let's be realistic. But I am hoping that I can just use a little elbow grease, some spackle and paint to spruce things up a bit. That's the plan anyway... <br /><br />So much of the wallpaper in this house is not to my liking and I'm pretty sure there are two layers of it in most places. And I am pretty sure there are teal colored ducks under the top layer. I've peeled back a corner to peek. Super icky. Not a big fan of the wallpaper. It was here when we moved in. I am really itching to start ripping it down after taking a really long hot shower to steam up the bathroom. And since my son moved out, there is major work in his room to patch the walls, repaint and attempt to clean the carpet. And we still have brass in the house and hollywood bulbs in the bathroom. And there are ugly mirror strips in the living room that are very dated and glued to the wall. Not sure about that...think that's a job for my husband. <br /><br />See, the more you watch these shows, the more you will want to make changes at your own house! Damn you HGTV! <br /><br />I am pretty sure that I'll start with a bathroom first. It's one of the smallest rooms and dealing with the walls should be the hardest part. I think. <br /><br />Wish me luck!KimberlyRieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18308004031345062880noreply@blogger.com1