Palm Tree Note Cards!

Embossed card stock with textured palm decals.  Blank inside in a generous 5.5" square size, these are perfect for 'snowbirds' to write home.  See these & more handmade cards at expressions123.etsy.com! http://www.etsy.com/listing/76511380/4-greeting-cards-palm-tree-tropical

TGIF, Letterpress Letters

An offering of vintagemarvels.etsy.com...

Here's a unique decorating or gift idea ~ ~ a fine collection of 4 large wooden alphabets making "TGIF" which stands for 'Thank God It's Friday'. You can also make the word "GIFT." These antique wooden letters were used for printing in letterpress. See more at:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78020985/free-shipping-sale-thank-god-its-friday

Dichroic Fused Glass

Black Glass with Blue Dichroic Squares by Greenhouse Glassworks.etsy.com

An elegant set of fused glass jewelry. The glass is a rich, shiney black with accents of blue dichroic glass on both pieces. Earrings measure 5/8" x 5/8 " -and- the pendant is 1-1/4" square with a sterling silver bail.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/87137477/dichroic-fused-glass-pendant-necklace

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane

           

MUGGLEES 0-3 Months, Free USA Shipping!

Lil’Bums Boutique is proud to offer soft Mugglees infant boots.  They will help keep baby feet warm and snuggly and are so darn cute!  Made from brushed Polyester fabric, with soft- loft pile inside & leather-look material soles.  See  http://www.etsy.com/listing/88287222/pink-mugglees-size-0-3-months-free-usa for further info.

Vintage Emmons Jewelry!

  Pin & Clip Earrings with Rhinestone Accents...

A Starburst-style pin (brooch) paired with designer clip earrings ~ you'll look simply beautiful in this vintage Emmons (EmJ) jewelry . Both pieces are covered with rhinestone accents ... a super sparkle. The earrings are light weight with a comfortable clip. 1-3/4" W for the pin; almost 1-1/2" W for earrings. In excellent vintage condition for jewelry from the 50s-60s. http://www.etsy.com/listing/89042137/vintage-emmons-starburst-pin-clip

DID YOU KNOW ???

SANTA CLAUS  has 31 hours of Christmas to work with thanks to the different time zones & the rotation of the earth. This works out to 822.6 visits per second!

This is to say....for each household with good children, Santa has 1/1000th of a second to park, hop out of the sleigh, jump down the chimney, fill the stocking, distribute the remaining presents under the tree, eat whatever snacks have been left, get back up the chimney, get back into the sleigh and move on to the next house.

Vintage Gumball Machine!

For gumball lovers or cool wooden toy collectors, we have a prize for you!

 

ThisVintage wood and glass (appears) handmade candy dispenser machine has a Atlas Mason jar on top to hold the sweet goodies. The hand-painted clownish face on the base has a big red knob for a nose which turns to release the gumballs or treats.  About 12" tall x 4-1/4" wide at the base, the piece is in excellent Vintage condition with a few minute dings in the paint.  See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86456586/vintage-candy-gumball-machine-dispenser

HAPPY FACES Handmade Greeting Cards!

4 cheerful hand-crafted cards with little girls smiling up at you!  This set was designed and then 'scrapbooked' so they are all one-of-a-kind. Fine quality card stock, design papers & embellishments compliment those little girl images to complete the package.  4" x 5-1/2" size card (blank inside), envelopes included. See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54465366/kids-happy-faces-greeting-cards-polka

GLOGG, a Holiday Tradition!

Glögg is the term for mulled wine in the Nordic countries (sometimes misspelled as glog or glug); (in Swedish and Icelandic: Glögg, Norwegian and Danish: Gløgg, Estonian and Finnish: Glögi). Non-alcoholic glögg can be bought ready-made or prepared with fruit juices instead of wine.  The main classic ingredients are (usually) red wine, sugar, spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and bitter orange, and optionally also stronger spirits such as vodka, akvavit or brandy. In Norway, Sweden, Finland and Estonia, glögg spice extract and ready-mixed spices can be purchased in grocery stores.

To prepare glögg, spices and/or spice extract are mixed into the wine, which is then heated to 60-70 °C (140-158 °F). When preparing home-made glögg using spices, the hot mixture is allowed to infuse for at least an hour, often longer, and then reheated before serving. Glögg is generally served with raisins, blanched almonds and Ginger biscuits (Ginger Snaps), and is a popular hot drink during the Christmas season.

2012 Calendar of Art!

Paintings by Deana Mattos

This Calendar is sure to brighten up your day. 12 months of photos of original paintings by Deana Mattos of BellaCosaArt.  Printed on heavy glossy paper, it's a great addition to any home or office, brighten up a dorm room with the gift of art, great teachers gifts, these can go anywhere you need color, practicality and art. When open: 17"x11"    See:
 

"Traveler's Rest" Copper Wall Art

Copper backed wall hanging in 3-D relief of stage coach travelers reaching 

an inn for a night's rest...very unique!  Different effects when light hits the

copper backing.  14" long x 9-1/2" wide with a built-in hanging hook.  A VINTAGE creation of the Coppercraft Guild!

See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87959626/vintage-copper-wall-art-3-dimensional for more!

...good 'ol Winter time!

Healthy Recipes from Diabetic Living

 

Champion Chicken Pockets Recipe

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 231, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 392mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 21g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Protein: 20g

Exchanges: Vegetable: 0.5, Starch: 1, Lean Meat: 2, Fat: 0.5

Carb Choices: 1.5

Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
• 1/4 cup(s) dressing, reduced-fat ranch
• 1 1/2 cup(s) chicken, breast (cooked), chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) broccoli, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) carrot(s), shredded, shredded
• 1/4 cup(s) nuts, or walnuts (optional)
• 2 large pita, 100% whole-wheat, halved crosswise

Preparation

1. In a small bowl stir together yogurt and ranch salad dressing.

2. In a medium bowl combine chicken, broccoli, carrot, and, if desired, nuts. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken; toss to coat. Spoon chicken mixture into pita halves.

Hand Woven Salt & Pepper Basket!

Creation of:  basketsbyrose.etsy.com

This cute handwoven basket comes with the salt & pepper shaker.  Size 5" x 3 1/2" x 3" tall. Red reed has been woven into the sides but you can request other color strips.  The basket keeps the shakers from falling over.  And, it's very reasonably priced for a unique Holiday gift!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78164279/salt-pepper-basket-hand-woven-red