All Things Tangled

Day Off with the Boyfriend

2012-01-28T08:36:00.001-08:00

Now that I finally have most of my Saturdays off, I can actually spend some time with the boyfriend. I think last year we had less than 5 days off together. It made it really hard, but now it's time for some fun.

We're going out to the boat today. Unfortunately it's going to be too windy for a sail, but we have a few things that are in need of repairing, and it's nice give a little TLC to her.

Afterward, we're going to my favorite restaurant. It's a wine bar out in Boulder City that has great wines and wonderful cheese platters and sandwiches. My mouth is watering already. There are also some really cool antique shops around that we can walk to afterward... if it's not too late.

Hope your Saturdays are going well too!

Friday's Favorites: Pink

2012-01-27T08:06:00.000-08:00

As Valentines day approaches, I like to be just a little more feminine. And what could be more feminine than pink? Take a look at these delicate treasures, and you might find something
that touches the little girl inside.

Here's the actual link to the treasury for those that want to blog, Facebook, or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxOTU2OTAzMzcy/pink-out-something-for-you

Submissions: Pink

2012-01-26T08:27:00.000-08:00

Soft Pink Summer Sweater

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers.

Last week's treasury, Time for Some Necking, had 166 views, 32 comments, 47 clicks and 14 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for PINK. If you have any pink items in your shop, please post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have pink? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

2 More Miles...

2012-01-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

I decided to skip the sprints today and just do the longer run. Though the lazy side of me likes the fact that the sprints are over more quickly, I actually feel better afterward when I go slower for longer. And really, what better motivation is that?

I also have been sick of listening to the same music during the run, so this time I tried listening to a podcast. I thought it might be harder but different... as it turns out, it made the run much more interesting. I get bored really easily, so this gave my mind something else to focus on rather than asking my body, "Are we there yet?"

My podcast of choice? Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, the NPR news quiz. It's so funny, and it makes my mind work so that my body can just run. I think I'll try it again on Sunday.

For you Etsy shop owners out there, don't forget to check in tomorrow to submit for this week's treasury!

Catching up...

2012-01-24T08:21:00.000-08:00

A lot has been going on, so here are a few snippets to catch you up...

Internet is now faster than ever. I had to get a new modem (apparently that was the problem), but now I don't know what I'm going to do with my mornings now that everything is loading in half the time.

The neck and shoulder still hurt. Yesterday was really bad, but today so far is tolerable. I've given up on pain killers, as the over-the-counter ones don't seem to do much... even my beloved advil has failed me.

I finished the Shamrock Headband. I haven't had time yet to photograph and list it, but that will hopefully happen on my next day off.

That about covers it... well, until the next drama unfolds.

Arrrg! Internet!

2012-01-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

So for the past couple of weeks, I've been having internet issues. Sometimes it works great, and then when I really need it to work, it's slower than dial-up. It has caused me great frustration and aggravation. I realized, that wow, I'm paying a lot of money to have it not working... I better get off my butt and call.

The recorded message actually told me, "For internet trouble, you can always visit our website at... blah blah blah". Really??!? How am I going to do that if I have internet trouble.

I finally got a real person, and they're sending someone over. Of course, the minute I hung up, it started working again which is how I'm writing this in the first place. Hopefully it will be reliable soon...

Whew

2012-01-22T10:32:00.000-08:00

So after missing Wednesday's run...again... due to all the neck and shoulder pain, I knew I needed to make sure to get my Sunday run in.

I did 2.1 miles at an average of 4.6 mph. Though I finished my route, I still almost threw up when I stopped. That will get better when my running schedule is back on track.

The shoulder and neck are doing ok for the moment. I had some Tylenol PM last night, and got my first good sleep in 2 weeks. The pain gets worse when I sleep, which ends up getting me up every couple of hours. I don't want to take any tonight though, the last thing I need is to get addicted to that stuff, but if it still hurts tomorrow, I'll have some that night.

New Item: Red Sweater

2012-01-21T08:41:00.001-08:00

So, it's been a while since I added anything new to my shop, and I figured it was about time that I started creating again.

On Thursday night I added this Red Sweater Knit in Size 10 to my shop. It's really soft, and I like the slimming effect I created with the ribbing.

Right now I'm working on a St. Patrick's Day headband with shamrocks on it. I'm trying to make myself think ahead to the next holiday so that things will be ready. As it's a headband and not a sweater, it should be done soon.

Friday's Favorites: Neck Things

2012-01-20T09:57:00.000-08:00

The neck is one of the most elegant features that a woman has, and so it's high time we show it off. Whether it's to keep it warm, or bedazzle it up, I'm sure you'll find something that your neck has been craving.

Here's the actual link for those of you that want to Facebook, blog or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxODc2NTIyMTIy/time-for-some-necking

Submissions: Neck Things

2012-01-19T08:19:00.000-08:00

Skinny Summer Scarf

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers.

Last week's treasury: Buy My Valentine had 182 views, 39 comments, 139 clicks, 61 admirers and 4 SALES!!!

This week, I'm looking for STUFF FOR YOUR NECK. This could be necklaces, scarves, cowls, or anything you can think of for your neck. If you have anything like this in your shop, post the links in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have any neck things? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

More Ouch...

2012-01-18T08:24:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry if this has turned into a whiney blog about my neck, I promise that tomorrow I won't talk about it at all, as it's submissions day.

I think the new chiropractor I saw has made my neck worse. Last night I came home from work crying, though I did sleep a little better. Today I am too afraid to do my run, as I really don't want to make it worse than it already is. Luckily, I haven't been over eating as the thought of putting together a meal is a little daunting at the moment, so I haven't really eaten much.

Now I'm debating whether to go to a different guy, or just let nature take its course.

Plus I have an audition today for a commercial, and I'm not quite sure how I'm going to blow dry my hair...eek!

Chiropractor...ouch

2012-01-17T08:33:00.000-08:00

My neck has still been bothering me, big time, and since it had been going on for over a week, I decided to get some professional help. I asked my Las Vegas friends on Facebook for a good chiropractor, and got a couple of responses. Then I looked on yelp and picked the one with the best comments.

She combined deep tissue massage and chiropractic adjustments. She told me that I would probably hurt more the next day from all the massage, but it would start to feel better afterward. Boy, she wasn't kidding.

I have no idea how I'm going to perform magic today, let alone juggle. I can't call in sick, as I just called in last week when I had my nasty cold thingy. The doctor said that even though it hurts, working on my range of motion will be a good thing, so I'm hoping work will help.

The worst part? It hurts to knit!

Book Review: You Suck

2012-01-16T08:17:00.000-08:00

No, I wasn't insulting the book review, the title of the book is actually called "You Suck" by Christopher Moore, and if you haven't guessed it yet, it's about Vampires.

I think this is one of the funniest books that I've read in a very long time. I think one of the most difficult things in writing is comedy as once it's on paper, it's up to the reader to supply the timing. Most authors fail at this, in my opinion, but not Christopher Moore. When I was reading this in the dressing room between shows, all the other performers kept asking me, "What are you laughing at?"

Synopsis:
Being undead sucks. Literally.

Just ask C. Thomas Flood. Waking up after a fantastic night unlike anything he's ever experienced, he discovers that his girlfriend, Jody, is a vampire. And surprise! Now he's one, too. For some couples, the whole biting-and-blood thing would have been a deal breaker. But Tommy and Jody are in love, and they vow to work through their issues.

But word has it that the vampire who initially nibbled on Jody wasn't supposed to be recruiting. Even worse, Tommy's erstwhile turkey-bowling pals are out to get him, at the urging of a blue-dyed Las Vegas call girl named (duh) Blue.

And that really sucks.

Running and Sick...

2012-01-15T09:00:00.000-08:00

So today I had my long run, and I made it through my 2.1 mile course. I went extra slow since I've been sick for the past couple of days, and last week I went to fast and couldn't make it past 1.9 miles. I'd rather go slowly and not have to stop and walk, so that's how I took it today.

My pace was about 14 min/mile, which is super slow for me since I've been going about 12.8 - 13, but I made it through the whole thing, and got my heart rate up a bit.

When I finished, I felt a bit nauseous, maybe doing too much too soon, but after about 5 minutes it passed. Now I feel like I've drunk a couple glasses of wine, which is my favorite part about running... the tipsy feeling afterward.

Now I'm drinking my water and recovering. Wednesday will be sprints again.

Since I don't weigh myself (It turns me into crazy person when I do), my goal is to fit into my old jeans and to make the wardrobe at work put in a new set of hooks for my costume. When I started I was at the widest hook, now I'm at the second one.

Colds Suck

2012-01-14T07:44:00.001-08:00

So yesterday I had to call in sick. I woke up and my head from the nose up, felt like it was going to explode. I was only supposed to do a half day, so I waited as long as I could before I made the call.

After some Theraflu, and some sleeping in a furry pile of dogs and a cat, I began to feel more like a human. By the end of the evening, the only thing that felt bad was my nose.

This morning, everything has drained into my throat. I don't feel nearly as bad as yesterday, but I'm very thankful that I'm not a singer. I can perform magic without making a peep, and that's what I intend to do today.

...sigh... Sick days are no fun when you are actually sick.

Friday's Favorites: Buy My Valentine

2012-01-13T09:27:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air, and these wonderful hearts are a great way to show it. Have you started shopping yet? Valentines day is coming sooner than you think!

Here's the actual link for those that want to blog, Facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxNzk5MjUwMTQy/buy-my-valentine

Submissions: Hearts

2012-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Every Friday, I make a treasury of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, Purple Perfection, had 203 views, 50 comments, 77 clicks and 18 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for HEARTS. If you have any hearts in your shop, post the link to the item in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have hearts? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

Burst Training

2012-01-11T08:51:00.000-08:00

Just finished my Burst training for today. Now my legs feel like jello. I'm probably going to be sore tomorrow, but that's a good thing, right?

I didn't go as fast on the sprints as I would have liked. When I looked at my pedometer, it said I had gone 6mph, where as the first time I did it, I got up past 7. I guess next wednesday I'll need to push a little harder.

... now I just need to figure out how to get my jello legs to stand up and start doing some chores...

Book Review: Before You Know Kindness

2012-01-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

Last week I read Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian. It was a different sort of premise with really deep characters. It's amazing how one event can change everything, and even though at the time it seems for the worse, you never know how things will actually come out.

I also liked how characters I didn't care for in the beginning of the book, grew on me either as they changed, or as I got to know them better. I'm finding myself more and more being drawn to character driven books as opposed to plot driven ones, although I always love a good story.

Synopsis:
On a balmy July night in New Hampshire a shot rings out in a garden, and a man falls to the ground, terribly wounded. The wounded man is Spencer McCullough, the shot that hit him was fired–accidentally?–by his adolescent daughter Charlotte. With this shattering moment of violence, Chris Bohjalian launches the best kind of literate page-turner: suspenseful, wryly funny, and humane.

Long Run

2012-01-09T08:43:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I did my first long run after doing the burst training. I really didn't know what to expect as I'd used the last two of my running days on burst training, so it had been over a week since I'd run any distance.

I don't run on a treadmill. I have a handy dandy app on my phone so I can plot out my route and get a good estimate of how far it will be. Then I run that course until it becomes kind of easy, and then I set a new course that's a little longer. That way my body can set the pace...plus 99 cents is cheaper than a gym membership.

I also have a pedometer app, so I can see how far I actually ran, and what my pace was and all that good stuff.

So it started out just fine, but halfway through I was a little more tired than I usually was. I pushed on, determined to get through it. At 1.9 miles (my goal was 2), I had no choice but to stop. I almost threw up... just like on The Biggest Loser... I didn't think that could actually happen!

I was a little discouraged, until I looked at my pedometer. Where normally I run anywhere between 4 and 4.5 mph, this time I had averaged over 5! No wonder I had been so tired! I went from down on myself to proud of myself in less than a second!

I'm going to do the Burst training again on Wednesday, and then on Sunday we'll see how my long run goes.

Sunday Funday Video

2012-01-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

I think I'm going to bring back the Sunday Funday Video of the week, at least as long as I find ones worth posting... Since I'm actually getting this blog post ready the day before, tune in tomorrow to see how well my run did or didn't go...

This is how they do pole dancing in Wyoming...

Crunchy Neck

2012-01-07T09:22:00.000-08:00

Wednesday night, I must have slept on my neck wrong, and since then, my neck has been hurting and crunchy. Even though the muscles hurt a lot, I think it's a nerve thing as the muscle that hurts doesn't necessarily feel better when you massage it.

Of course it's on my right side, which happens to be my favorite side as it usually does most of the things that I need accomplished during the day. My left side is fine, but forgets that its supposed to help out so my right still ends up doing most of the work.

I think I'd rather have a cold instead. I mean, with a cold, you're just as uncomfortable, but you have something to show for it like stuff dripping out your nose and watery eyes. Then you can lie on the couch all day with a box of tissues and watch horrible daytime television.

With a crick in your neck, you look perfectly healthy, and feel so too (well, except for your neck), so you actually want to go out and do things, until you try and go ouch...then you just look like a stupid wimp.

Hopefully, it will show some improvement by tomorrow, since tomorrow is my running day. I'd feel guiltier about skipping the run, than skipping the sit-up and push-ups that I'm probably going to forego today.

Friday's Favorites: Purple Perfection

2012-01-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

Purple is such a great color to wear in the winter. It's richness and lusciousness makes me warm inside.

Here's the actual link to the treasury for those that want to tweet, Facebook or blog about it.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxNzE4NzEwOTUx/purple-perfection

Submissions: Purple

2012-01-05T08:21:00.000-08:00

Purple Scarf and Hat Set

Alright you etsy shop owners out there, it's time for some more submissions. Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, After Christmas Sale, had 69 views, 19 comments, 16 clicks, 7 admirers and 2 sales!!!!

This week, I'm looking for PURPLE. If you have any purple in your shop, or if you've seen purple in one of your favorite shops, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

If you haven't already checked out my new sale section in my shop, click here for some great deals!

More Burst Training

2012-01-04T08:31:00.000-08:00

So today I did my second round of burst training. I'm still not convinced that it's better for me than my long runs. I was quite sore on Monday, the day after my first attempt, which is good, but working out for such a short time still feels like I'm cheating.

Most of the testimonials I've read have the people doing a low carb thing with the training... well, of course they're going to lose weight, I can drop weight quite quickly doing the low carb thing, and I've done it without any exercise, but it's really hard to keep up. And now I'm wondering if it's the low carb that's making these people lose all of this weight. So confusing. The whole reason I started on this exercise kick was so I could eat normally...

Sunday, as planned, I'm going to do my longer run, and Wednesdays are going to be my short intervals. I am interested to see if the longer runs become easier after building up my muscles with the shorter sprints... hmmmm....

Working out

2012-01-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

So, in September I decided to start running. I didn't tell anyone for a while (except the boyfriend), that way if I couldn't keep up with it, no one would know that I failed. Well, I started out at a half a mile, and now I'm up to 2 miles. My goal is 4.

Then I heard about this thing called "Surge Training" or some people call it "Burst Training", where you go as hard as you can for 30 seconds to a minute, then rest, then do it again 2 to 3 more times. It is supposed to be more effective than just running for long distances.

I'm not usually into trying the next new fangled thing, but this one I thought I'd give it a go, and I'd try it for one of my two running days, and keep the long distance one for my other day. Yesterday I tried it, and afterward, I had felt like I had hardly done anything. I mean, 10 minutes as opposed to a half an hour??! But this morning I'm pretty sore, so maybe there might be something to this thing. I'm going to do it again on Wednesday, and then back to my 2 miles on Sunday. We'll see how it goes.

I just want to fit into my clothes again, and though I'm still slender, it's cheeper to lose weight than to buy a new wardrobe.

BIG SALE!!!!

2012-01-01T08:51:00.000-08:00

There's a big sale going on at AllThingsTangled...

Items have been marked down, so no coupon code is required...

Some items have been slashed 50%!

All items always have FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the US and Canada!

Book Review: Death with Interruptions

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

I was really excited to read "Death with Interruptions" by Jose Saramago. His book "Blindness" was one of my favorites. Unfortunately it's hard to top such a great book.

I must say that the first half of the book didn't live up to my expectations, though it was interesting and I enjoyed the premise. It really got good when I got to the second part and death was introduced. From that point on, I couldn't put it down.

Synopsis: On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This of course causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, morticians, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration—flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home—families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral parlors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots.

Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love?

Friday's Favorites: After Christmas Sale

2011-12-30T09:12:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the best part about Christmas is the sales afterward. All of the items featured here or on sale, so get them while you can, before the prices go back up!

Here is the actual link for those of you that want to blog, Facebook, or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxNjU0NDM4MzI3/after-christmas-sale

Submission: After Holiday Sale

2011-12-29T09:06:00.000-08:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites.

Get this Scarf for 25% off with coupon code HEART

Last treasury, Stocking Stuffers (It's not too Late), had 121 views, 23 comments, 83 clicks, 7 admirers and 3 Sales! Congrats ThreeBirdNest, victoriascharms and callyfindlay!

This week I'm looking for your AFTER HOLIDAY SALES! If you have something on sale, post the link to the item in the comments, then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

I will be looking for items in the forums, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Auditions

2011-12-28T08:34:00.000-08:00

I've been having a lot of auditions lately. I remember when I used to get so nervous, and then I'd stress for days wondering if I got the job or not.

Nowadays, I've been to so many hundreds of them that they don't phase me anymore, and in fact, when I do get the job, sometimes I don't even remember auditioning for it. There is very rarely a rejection letter in the entertainment industry, either you hear from them, or you don't. It's usually best to forget about something once you've tried out, otherwise, you'll drive yourself crazy wondering.

Christmas was Wonderful

2011-12-26T07:46:00.000-08:00

I know the photo doesn't go with the story, but it was just too cute.

Christmas was wonderful! We had the boyfriend's family over and I cooked my first full Christmas dinner! The turkey turned out great...and I was worried since I'd only made one turkey before, and everything was ready almost at the same time! Yay for planning ahead.

We opened presents, drank mulled cider, and just enjoyed everyone's company. I couldn't have asked for a better one.

The boyfriend gave me lots of cool gifts, but my favorite one was the portrait of our fur monsters together. He couldn't actually get them to pose together, so he had to do each one individually and digitally put them together. It is so cute and sweet.

I hope you all had just as much fun on your day.

Friday's Favorites Postponed

2011-12-22T08:22:00.000-08:00

Because Christmas is coming soon, the boyfriend's family is coming in and there's so much cleaning and cooking to do, this week's Friday's Favorites won't happen.

Tune in next Thursday for submissions, and next Friday for the favorites.

Merry whatever-you-celebrate!

Friday's Favorites: Stocking Stuffers

2011-12-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

When I was a kid, I just loved going into my stockings. It was proof that Santa had been there. What will he leave in your stocking?

Here is the actual link for those of you that want to blog, tweet, or Facebook about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxNTQzMzczODYy/stocking-stuffers-its-not-too-late

Submissions: Stocking Stuffers

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Need Stockings? Try these!

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, "Icy Blue for a White Christmas", had 146 views, 23 comments, 49 clicks and 26 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for STOCKING STUFFERS. These are gifts that fit into a stocking and aren't as expensive as the real gifts. If you have any good stocking stuffers, post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have any stocking stuffers? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I'll be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Book Review: Sarah's Key

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile since I've done a book review, and I've decided to start bringing them back.

I recently finished reading for my book club, Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. I've read quite a few World War Two accounts both fictional and non-fictional, and this one was very poignant indeed. I do think that I found the first part of the book more interesting than the second as you got to see both points of view of what happened from present day to the past.

Though not my favorite book of those times, this one will still get to you, right in your heart.

Synopsis: Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten-year-old girl, is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door to door arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Desperate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks him in a bedroom cupboard—their secret hiding place—and promises to come back for him as soon as they are released.

Sixty Years Later: Sarah’s story intertwines with that of Julia Jarmond, an American journalist investigating the roundup. In her research, Julia stumbles onto a trail of secrets that link her to Sarah, and to questions about her own future.

In Sarah’s Key, Tatiana de Rosnay offers up a mesmerizing story in which a tragic past unfolds, the present is torn apart, and the future is irrevocably altered.

Friday's Favorites: Icy Blue

2011-12-09T08:47:00.001-08:00

I have never had a white christmas, but these light blue pieces remind me of snow and ice. I'm sure one of these pieces will be the right touch for you, as you gaze out on those icicles on the window sill.

Here is the actual link for those that want to blog, Facebook, or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxNDYzNzA3MTk0/icy-blue-for-a-white-christmas

Submissions: Light Blue

2011-12-08T09:04:00.001-08:00

Light Blue Crochet Headband Earwarmer

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, put them on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites.

Last week's treasury, "Red-dy for the Holidays", had 196 views, 26 comments, 51 clicks, 25 admirers and one sale!

This week I'm looking for LIGHT BLUE. If you have any light blue in your shop, post the link here in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have any Light Blue? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Meeting Karina Smirnoff

2011-12-05T08:00:00.001-08:00

On Saturday, Karina Smirnoff came by the Venetian to check out our Winter in Venice event. The cast from the St. Mark's Square show came out to greet her and the Christmas cast. She seemed nice, but we didn't really get a chance to talk to her as her people whisked her away to the next photo op right afterward.

This time, I'm the one in the black and white costume standing next to her.

Friday's Favorites: Red

2011-12-02T08:50:00.001-08:00

Red is such a fun color to wear, especially around the holidays. It's vibrant, and it really has its own point of view. Whether it's for you or your home, maybe some of these pieces can help you make your statement.

Here's the actual link for those of you that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxMzYwMDYwNjUw/red-dy-for-the-holidays

Submissions: Red

2011-12-01T09:03:00.001-08:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy artists, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Red Chevron Fingerless Gloves

Last week's treasury, Great Sales, had 69 views, 21 comments, 39 clicks, 8 admirers and ONE SALE!

This week, I'm looking for RED. If you have any red items in your shop, post the link in the comments here, and then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have any red? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Interview

2011-11-29T07:55:00.001-08:00

Last night I was interviewed by a magician named Jeff McBride. He does a weekly internet TV show, and I was the special guest.

It was loads of fun. I got interviewed which made me feel like a celebrity, and then I got to co-host the rest of the show. There was also a chat room on there, where people could comment about things in real time. It made me kind of nervous at first, but all the things that were said were really positive.

Now I'm off to go about my non-celebrity life which includes some cleaning... how glamourous...

Meeting Jordin Sparks

2011-11-26T07:07:00.001-08:00

The Venetian just opened its "Winter in Venice" attraction for Christmas. There's a show, a tree lighting and ice skating open to the public, plus entertainers strolling around during the day.

Me, Jordin Sparks, and some of the Venetian Cast

On opening night, some of us had to go and work the event after we finished our shows inside. They knew there was going to be media there, and they wanted as many of us there as they could.

For the opening ceremony, Jordin Sparks sang a couple of songs and then went off to meet and greet in the VIP area. They chose a few characters to come and join her for pictures.

While the cameras snapped away at us, I said, "I'm so sorry, the paparazzi just seem to follow me everywhere." She laughed and thought it was funny.

I'm the one in the funny hat...

Black Friday's Favorites!

2011-11-25T07:41:00.001-08:00

It's Black Friday, and there are some amazing items on sale at etsy. Go ahead and fill up your cart with some of these great (and beautiful) deals.

Here is the link to the actual treasury for those that want to blog, tweet or facebook about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxMjMwMjQxNDM4/great-sales

Also, everything in my shop is 20% off when you use the coupon code: DECEMBER10

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllThingsTangled

Submissions: Sale Items

2011-11-24T08:36:00.001-08:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, Orange you glad Brown is in Season, had 60 views, 19 comments, 75 clicks and 11 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for your SALE ITEMS. If you have something special on sale, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

I will be looking in the Forums for items too, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Friday's Favorites: Brown and Orange

2011-11-18T08:26:00.001-08:00

I love the color palate of Thanksgiving. It gives the skin a glow that many other seasons don't. Just looking at these beautiful creations makes me start craving the turkey and stuffing.

Here is the actual link for those of you that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxMTQ4OTM5NTI4/orange-you-glad-brown-is-in-season

Submissions: Brown and Orange

2011-11-17T06:27:00.001-08:00

Warm Orange Chevron Cap

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers.

Last treasury: Thankful for Thanksgiving had 119 views, 57 comments, 50 clicks and 11 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for BROWN and ORANGE. If you have something in your shop with either, or both of these colors, post it in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have brown or orange? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider blog submissions first.

Flash Mob

2011-11-14T06:30:00.001-08:00

This morning I'm up quite early, as I'm going to be a part of a flash mob. Now, some of you might have seen some of the more traditional ones on TV, but this one is a little different.

This Flash Mob is at a computer convention, and we're coming in to surprise the conventioneers. We were hired by one of the companies that is a presenter there, so it's kind of like advertising for the company.

This has become more and more of a trend lately, and the second one I've been hired for. It's so much fun, and easy money, but I could do without the early morning hours.

Friday's Favorites

2011-11-10T09:10:00.001-08:00

This week, I'm going to take a break from the Friday's Favorites treasury.

Tune in next week to join in the fun!

Friday's Favorites: Thanksgiving

2011-11-04T08:32:00.001-07:00

Halloween is over, and now it's almost time to taste the turkey. Are you ready for the onslaught of friends and family? Don't worry, some of these items might help you get through the
season.

Here is the actual link to the treasury for those that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHwxMDI0OTUzNTY1/thankful-for-thanksgiving

Submissions: Thanksgiving Items

2011-11-03T08:32:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's, This Treasury is Child's Play, had 159 views, 14 comments, 58 clicks and 11 admirers.

This week I'm looking for your THANKSGIVING ITEMS. If you have anything for Thanksgiving in your shop, post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have Thanksgiving in your shop? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider blog submissions first.

Strange Gig... But Good

2011-10-31T08:09:00.001-07:00

On Friday, I performed magic at a Curling Tournament, with special guests who were members of the US Olympic team! Though I'd watched curling during the Olympics on TV, I'd never been to an actual tournament, nor had I performed at one.

During these tournaments, there is a bit of down time, and there's a bar that overlooks the ice rink for people to hang out in. This is where I performed.

When I first walked in, I saw a bunch of people dressed up like cows, then there were pilgrims, rabbits and a bunch of other stuff. I thought, "Wow, these curlers are sure strange!"...then it hit me that it was almost Halloween...duh!

Everyone was really nice and seemed to enjoy the magical break from the curling. I got to perform for the Olympians as well, and they were really great, down to earth guys. The guy that runs the tournament says that they'll hire me again next year if they have one... count me in!

Friday's Favorites: Kid Stuff

2011-10-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

There are many joys in having children. One of them is all the cute stuff you can buy for them that you can't buy for yourself. Take a look at these adorable items, and maybe you'll see
something perfect for a child in your life.

Here is the actual link to the treasury for those that want to blog, facebook, or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw5ODEyMTQwMDQ/this-treasury-is-childs-play

Submissions: Kid Stuff

2011-10-27T07:47:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites.

Last week's treasury, Bedazzling and Becoming, had 113 views, 25 comments, 59 clicks and 10 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for KID STUFF. If you have items specifically for kids, post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have kid stuff? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Lost Doggy Update

2011-10-26T08:46:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, I could not find the owner of the Rat Terrier, and neither could my friend. I had two responses to the craigslist ad, and one was close, and the other had the wrong coloring.

Since the lost doggy hated my friend's parents, she couldn't keep him any longer, and since my dogs wanted him for dinner, I couldn't keep him either. There's no telling what the cat would have done to him.

I tried to give him away to everyone at work, as did the boyfriend at his place of business, but no luck.

We ended up taking him to a shelter that had more resources in finding the rightful owners so they could either reunite them, or prosecute them for dumping him.

It killed me to take him there, but I thought it was his best chance at finding a good home as he is quite adoptable, and loves other animals. ... He was great with me, my boyfriend and my friend... he just didn't seem to like older people, but he had a little too much energy for them anyhow.

In treasury news:

So far this week's treasury, Bedazzling and Becoming, has 110 views, 24 comments, 59 clicks and 8 admirers.

Tune in tomorrow for this week's submissions!

Lost Doggie

2011-10-24T07:47:00.000-07:00

Last night, while taking the fur monsters out on a walk, we stumbled upon a dog with a collar but no tags. He was frightened of me, but loved my dogs... which was strange because my dogs were trying to kill him. Since he had no tags, and looked like he'd been outside for a while, I knew this little guy needed some help.

I only had two leashes, but luckily one of my dogs is only 6 pounds, so I scooped her up, and got the leash on the new guy and brought him home. I didn't hear anyone or see anyone looking around for their dog. I told the boyfriend that we needed to take him to the vet to get scanned for a chip.

The vet tech scanned and lo and behold a chip! We were so happy, we were going to get this guy back to his home.

Unfortunately, when the vet tech looked up the chip number, all they found was the breeder that the dog came from out in Missouri. And by this time it was 10pm in Las Vegas...way to late to call Missouri.

We couldn't take him back home, as the boyfriend and I would be at work all day the next day, and I was worried about what my dogs and ninja kitty might do to him while we were gone. I really didn't want to take him to animal control. Luckily my friend was able to take him in and is going to call the breeder in the morning to see if she can track down the owner.

Fingers crossed!

Halloween Gig

2011-10-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Well, you know from previous posts how much I "love" Halloween gigs. Last night, I had a four hour one.

It was a charity event for people to bring their kids to. It wasn't nearly as bad as my normal Halloween gigs. To start with, very few adults were in costume, mainly just the kids, so with me in costume doing magic, it did make me stand out a bit.

Some parents thought I was a parent of another child, though, and would give me strange looks when I'd approach them and their kids. They were cool, after they realized that I worked there.

Four hours walking on cement has really made me quite sore today, but the work week is not over yet. I still have 6 shows today, 3 shows tomorrow and 6 shows on Monday at the Venetian.

Calgon! Take me away!

Friday's Favorites: Jewelry

2011-10-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

Tired of you same old outfits? What you need is a few accessories to bring out something different in them. Check out these beautiful jewelry pieces and maybe you can find something to brighten up the dreary.

Here's the link for those of you that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw5MzM2NTYxMDg/bedazzling-and-becoming

Submissions: Jewelry

2011-10-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, High Quality, Low Sales III, had 69 views, 11 comments, 44 clicks and 8 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for JEWELRY. If you have any jewelry in your shop, post the link to your favorite piece in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have Jewelry? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking for items in the forums as well, but I always consider my blog submissions first.

Cats and Dogs

2011-10-17T08:17:00.000-07:00

My dogs get along with my cat, one a bit more begrudgingly than the other, but any other cats will send them into a tailspin. Their existence bothers them and they turn from sweet angels to something you'd see on the Dog Whisperer.

There are a few neighborhood cats that are not afraid. Usually we go on our walks peacefully (well, as peacefully as you can get with one dog that still has a bit of puppy in him), but sometimes the cats are out for a bit of entertainment. They are smart enough to figure out that the dogs can't get to them if they're on a leash. The dogs, however, have not figured out this key bit of information.

The dogs go crazy, and the cats cock their heads and just look at them. Instead of running away, I try to calm the dogs down and get them to sit there, hoping that this will show them that there's nothing to get excited about. If I see the cat when or before they do, I can usually do it, however if they see it first, I'm not quick enough before their emotions go up to 11.

It's even worse when it's not a cat... my "brilliant" dogs sometimes see plastic or paper bags in the street that resemble a cat in some way shape or form. It usually takes me a little bit to see what has gotten them so riled up. After calming them down, I take them over to the offensive litter, so maybe they'll see what idiots they were... *sigh*

Oh well, off for a walk now... cats and garbage, beware!

Friday's Favorites: High Quality, Low Sales III

2011-10-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

What do all of these beautiful items have in common? Well, believe it or not, all of these shops have less than ten sales. So many wonderful things to choose from, lets get these guys into the double digits!

Here is the link to the actual treasury for those that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw4ODM2MjY1MTk/high-quality-low-sales-iii

Submissions: 10 Sales or Less

2011-10-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, These TREATS are not TRICKS, had 78 views, 22 comments, 41 clicks and 17 admirers.

This week, it's time again to highlight the etsy newbies. If you have had 10 SALES OR LESS, please post the link to your favorite item in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Had more than 10 sales? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider my blog submissions first.

!!Just Listed!!! Slouchy Hat!

2011-10-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

Warm Slouchy Red Knit Cap

I just finished, photoed and listed this red cable knit slouchy hat. It can also be pushed up to be worn as a beret, for a dressier look.

This pattern is also knew, and after I've made a couple more of these hats, I might set about writing up the pattern and selling that as well.

I almost didn't list this as I wanted to keep it for myself. If it makes it through Christmastime, I might just take it out of the store and onto my head... we'll see.

!!!New!!! Faux Fishnet!

2011-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Warm Faux Fishnet Fingerless Gloves

I just finished making these Faux Fishnet Fingerless Gloves!

I've always loved the look of fishnet, but due to the weather, it's not always practical to wear it. I thought that something inspired by this look, just might to the trick, and I'm really happy how they turned out!

I'm going to wait and see what the response to these are, and if it's good, I'll probably branch out with a few different colors, and/or maybe some different trim.

The "Joys" of Halloween Performing

2011-10-10T08:16:00.000-07:00

Now don't get me wrong, I love Halloween. I love seeing everyone dress up in strange costumes, love the candy (except the candy corn) and love having kids coming to my door saying, "Trick or treat?"

However, I do not love performing around Halloween. Where I do magic at the Venetian, I play a character, and as such wear a costume... year round. However during the month of October, I am stuck with people asking me, "Where did you get that costume?"

Of course the average person is going to think I'm dressing up for the holidays, but the worst is the people that work there also think so. They see me every day and yet in October, they forget and say things like, "Aren't you a little bit early this year?" Did they not have conversations with me last month or the month before? You might think they are joking, but when I remind them that I always wear this, they say, "Oh yeah..."

Sometimes in the break room, the dealers ask me if they let me take the costume home for Halloween... and yet they don't think it's funny if I ask them if they get to take their uniform home so they can be a dealer for their trick-or-treating.

Don't worry, little kids, I'm not a Scrooge, and though I won't be dressing up for Halloween, I will have candy by the door, and will enjoy each and every one of your costumes.

Friday's Favorites: Halloween

2011-10-07T08:05:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again, where we become fascinated with the macabre. Have you done your Halloween shopping yet? Better hurry, before you know it, the season of black and orange will be over.

Here is the link to the treasury for those of you that want to blog, tweet or facebook about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw4Mzc0NDAzMDU/these-treats-are-not-tricks

Submissions: Halloween

2011-10-06T08:24:00.000-07:00

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, put it on my website, and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Beanie in Halloween Colors

Last week's treasury, Purple! Fun to say and wear!, had 203 views, 41 comments, 105 clicks and 40 admirers!

This week I'm looking for your Halloween inspired items. If you have any Halloween in your shop, post the link here in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have Halloween? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will also be looking in the forums for items, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

The Beanie in Halloween Colors pictured above, is my submission.

The Things I get to Do

2011-10-03T08:01:00.000-07:00

As a magician, most of the gigs I get are corporate affairs; usually for the top sellers, top buyers or employee appreciation. Sometimes I get to work trade shows where I put on shows to gather a crowd in front of a booth.

Every once in a while, I get something different. I just got a gig at the end of October performing at a curling tournament. I even get to perform for the US Olympic Curling Team! How cool is that?

Like most Americans, I don't actually follow curling year round, but come the Winter Games, I do tune in and have a great time watching these guys throw stones and sweep them across the ice. I'm so excited, it's gonna be lots of fun!

Friday's Favorites: Purple

2011-09-30T08:08:00.000-07:00

Purple is such a great color. Though technically in the cool family, you can see that there are definitely some warmer shades. Something for every skin type... have you done your winter shopping yet?

Here is the actual link to the treasury for those that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw3OTkyMzIyNDc/purple-fun-to-say-and-wear

Submissions: Purple

2011-09-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

Purple Faux Wrap Sweater

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, Yellow! Anybody Home?, got 84 views, 16 comments, 28 clicks, 8 admirers, and one sold and relisted!

This week, I'm looking for purple! If you have any purple in your shop, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have any purple? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

My purple, is the Faux Wrap Sweater pictured above.

Famous Encounter

2011-09-28T08:19:00.000-07:00

I often get hired for events and go there not quite knowing what to expect. The agencies send me out and I go.

Last week, I had a gig at Tao Beach at the Venetian. I thought it was a corporate event, as they usually are, and I thought it would be a large event as they had booked me for three hours.

When I got there, it turned out it was a bridal party, of a bride, her maid of honor, and some other friends, about 7 or 8 total. They were all super nice, and it was a joy to perform for them.

Later, a photographer came, and wanted pictures of me with the bride. I still didn't think anything of it. Many brides want to record everything that happens on their wedding day (or weekend).

Of course, as a performer, I use google alerts, and lo and behold, a picture of me and the bride triggered an email. My step-father saw it too, and he was the one that told me that it was Susan Sarandon's daughter Eva Amurri! How cool!

My Cat wants me Dead

2011-09-25T08:03:00.001-07:00

I think my cat is trying to kill me. But he's being sneaky about it. He knows he'll be blamed if he kills me in my sleep, so he's trying to make it look like an accident.

He'll run down the stairs, then stop on a dime mid-way, hoping that I'll trip over him. When I don't, he looks at me with his cute yellow innocent eyes, and cocks his head like he's saying, "oops".

Then he'll run in and out between my legs hoping to mess up my walking across the room, and when that doesn't work, he'll hold on to my ankle while I'm on the move and lets himself be dragged. On the plus side, walking with the ankle grab is a great way to clean the floor.

Maybe it's because I don't let him jump on the counter, or because I get mad when he steals my drinking straws. It could also be that after a 15 minute session of petting, my arm gets tired and he wants more. Or, I give him as many treats as it says to on the bag, and not as many as he wants.

...in any case, I think he has it in for me.

Friday's Favorites: Yellow! Anybody Home?

2011-09-23T09:45:00.000-07:00

As the weather gets colder, we all need something to brighten up our lives. Yellow is the perfect color to do such a thing. It reminds me of the sun, cheerfulness and light. Take a little sunshine home with you today.

Here is the link to the actual treasury if you would like to blog, tweet or facebook about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw3NjM2Nzg3MDQ/yellow-anybody-home

Submissions: Yellow

2011-09-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, They Blue Me Away, had 131 views, 31 comments, 64 clicks and 15 admirers!

This week, I'm looking for YELLOW. If you have any yellow items in your shop, post the link in the comments here, then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have yellow? Feel free to submit a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Work Marathon

2011-09-20T07:57:00.000-07:00

One of our performers at the Venetian is going to Singapore and so this week I have a work marathon. Good for the bank account, but I know I'm gonna be exhausted by the end of it. 7 days straight of 6 shows a day, I'll probably be crawling home on the last day.

I'll be crawling to work today, that's for sure. My body is still a little sore from jet skiing on Sunday. Who knew how much work that would be? There are muscles in pain right now that I didn't even realize that I used! Well, it's good to know that a day of fun did something good for my body.... usually that's not the case.

In treasury news:

This week's They Blue Me Away treasury, so far, has 129 views, 30 comments, 64 clicks and 15 admirers. If you haven't taken a look yet, please do.

Jet Skis: A Free Gift?!?

2011-09-18T07:52:00.000-07:00

The boyfriend's friend gave him 2 jet skis and a trailer for free! He's been wanting a pair for some time now, but couldn't afford it. The friend was getting rid of hers, and said he could have them he was ecstatic!

$50 each for new batteries.
$40 each for gas
$20 each for tags to get them on the lake
$30 each for new oil
...riding something you got for "free" on the lake? ...priceless

We are going to take them out on the lake for a spin today. I'm packing a picnic lunch and we're gonna find a beach and feast. Poor boyfriend has already gotten a sunburn from testing them out yesterday. I'm gonna slather myself in sunblock.

Friday's Favorites: They Blue Me Away

2011-09-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

Blue is a great color for the winter season. It reminds me of icicles, snowflakes, and everything that says relief from hot weather. Are you ready for winter? There are some wonderful choices here that can make the transition more beautiful.

Here is the link for those of you that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw3Mjc2Njk5MTQ/they-blue-me-away

Submissions: Blue

2011-09-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, Get Your Knits Before You Need Them, had 117 views, 20 comments, 36 clicks and 4 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for your BLUES. If you have a blue item in your shop, post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have blue? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items but I always consider the blog submissions first.

The Summer Scarf pictured here, is my blue item. Great as a fashion accessory for both warm and cold weather!

Portland, Oregon

2011-09-13T09:12:00.000-07:00

I'm in Portland, Oregon right now, visiting with my mom, her husband and her cat. All three were happy to see me, but so far, the cat is the only one that purred.

I love the weather here. It's so pretty. Everyone keeps apologizing and saying that they hope the sun will make an appearance. What they don't understand is that, I live in the DESERT! I see the sun almost every single day! I'm totally digging these cool fluffy white things in the sky, and a temperature that doesn't suck out your will to live. Maybe when Oregonians come to visit me, I should apologize for the lack of clouds.

Well, time to look at some more of the beauty and cuteness outside...especially the squirrels. If we do have squirrels in Vegas, they have yet to show their faces to me.

Back to Work

2011-09-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

I feel like I'm going back to work this morning after a really long vacation. It hasn't all been vacation though, I've just been working for the same company in a different location. Who knew magicians could be transferred??!

There was a shopping area/town square that opened up here in the beginning of summer, and to help drive business to it, they had all sorts of entertainment there. I was pulled from the Venetian to work there for a bit (well, most of the summer), and now is my first Saturday back on the strip.

After doing strolling magic for 4 + hours per day over there, doing six shows at the Venetian feels like nothing. And where before it seemed like a lot, to have that kind of structure (and longer breaks), it kind of feels like a holiday.

I'm visiting my mom next week, and when I get back I have a full week waiting for me over there. I'm thinking that by the third day I'll be complaining that the 6 shows a day are hard all over again.

In Treasury News:

Yesterday's treasury, Get your knits before you need them, so far has 94 views, 17 comments, 26 clicks and 3 admirers. If you haven't had a chance to look at it yet, please show these artists some love.

Friday's Favorites: Knits

2011-09-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

It's September now, and though in many places the temperature hasn't dropped yet, you know it's going to soon. Be prepared with some heartwarming knits. Cozy and fashionable is always in style.

Here's the link for those that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw2OTM2MDcwMjY/get-your-knits-before-you-need-them

Submissions: Knits

2011-09-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

Red Chevron Gloves

Every Friday I put together a treasury made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last treasury, They're Grrrrrey't had 141 views, 33 comments, 82 clicks and 20 admirers.

This week, as the weather will get colder soon, I'm looking for your KNITS! If you have knits in your shop, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have knits? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items too, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Lake Wisconsin

2011-09-07T08:22:00.000-07:00

You might have noticed that things have been silent for the past week on the AllThingsTangled Blog, well, the boyfriend, the fur monsters and I took a road trip to Wisconsin. Bess (the chihuahua) has been a few times and is an old hat at the long drives, while this was Gibb's (the puggle, chug, or whatever he is) first time. He did surprisingly well and didn't freak out at all.

Gibbs went swimming for the first time in his new life jacket and seemed to enjoy himself. Bess doesn't really like the water, but will tolerate it since she knows it makes us happy. We also had a boat ride which they both enjoyed. Bess loves having the wind in her face and letting her giant ears blow back.

We all got in last night and are all exhausted. The boyfriend had to go into work today, but the monsters and I have the day off to catch up on everything we missed this week.

Alfred, the cat, was unable to join us on the vacation. Since he is still so young, we were afraid to leave him in the house alone, so we took him to a friend's place to stay. He adapted quite well, and really enjoyed chasing her Russian wolfhound around the house.

Even though the vet said that Alfred should be full grown around 7 or 8 months, when I picked him up last night, I swear he had doubled in size. He's bigger than Bess now and is quickly catching up on Gibbs.

The picture above shows Bess, Gibbs, and the boyfriend on the boat. It's my favorite picture that I took this trip.

Kitty Toilet Training: I give up

2011-08-28T08:57:00.000-07:00

For those of you that don't know, I was trying to train my cat, Alfred, how to use a human toilet. For more of the back story, Click Here.

Well, I've finally given poor Alfred his litter box back. I feel like a failure, but I think he's happier now, which is what is important. He was doing really well, until I had to start lessening the amount of litter in the bowl. This did not please him. He found that the laundry basket was much more to his liking, especially if there were clothes inside.

I tried watching him and working with him, but he likes his litter full. Now he's back to being a regular (albeit psycho) kitten. Maybe I'll try again when he is older, but for now, I'm gonna be scooping litter for the foreseeable future.

Friday's Favorites: They'rrrre Grey-T

2011-08-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

Grey is such a peaceful, serene color. It can be used for elegant items as well as comfy, homey things. Check out these items, and you too will be saying, "They're Great!"

Here's the link to the treasury for those that want to blog, tweet or facebook about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw2Mjk0MjU2MDU/theyrrrrre-grey-t

Submissions: Grey

2011-08-25T08:41:00.000-07:00

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the "Friday's Favorites"!

Last week's treasury, Crafty Stars Who Use Stripes, had 118 views, 33 comments, 66 clicks and 5 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for your GREY items. If you have anything in your shop that's grey, post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have grey? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking for items in the forums as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

The Pink and Grey House Socks pictured above are my grey submission. Looking forward to seeing your's!

No Resting

2011-08-21T07:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest...isn't it?

Of course I have to work later on, plus I have to clean up a bit as I've been working the past few days and when I do that the house falls apart. I reeeeally need to finish this sweater I'm working on as I have a buyer in England waiting for it, and I need to buy an airline ticket to visit my mom.

I'm going up to Oregon soon to visit her. Oregon is so pretty, plus it's much cooler than Vegas. I actually mean that temperature-wise, but downtown Portland is pretty cool in the other sense too. Now don't get me wrong, I love Las Vegas, but it would be awesome if Vegas had Portland's weather.

The dogs need a bath too, but I think that can wait until tomorrow.

...but this couch is so comfortable, and the dogs are all snuggled up next to me...*sigh*...maybe a few more minutes before I get started on anything.

In Treasury News:

This week's Friday's Favorites treasury: Crafty Stars Who Use Stripes so far has 108 views, 32 comments, 64 clicks and 4 admirers. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do!

Friday's Favorites: Stripes

2011-08-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

Stripes can be so much more than stripes. They can make you look slim, add style and create a bit of fun in any piece. Check out these items that aren't afraid to show us their stripes!

Here is the link to the treasury for those that would like to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw1OTg3MTgxMTQ/crafty-stars-who-use-stripes

Submissions: Stripes

2011-08-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury: School Daze had 152 views, 28 comments, 83 clicks and 4 admirers.

This week, I'm looking for STRIPES! If you have anything in your shop with stripes, post the link in the comments, then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have stripes? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums for items as well, but I always consider blog submissions first.

The Striped Gloves pictured above, are my striped submission and available in my etsy shop.

Kitty Toilet Training 7

2011-08-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

I'm currently training my cat to use a human toilet. For more of the back story about this, Click Here.

Alfred has been doing great....mostly. When using a bowl in the toilet, I found it has to be cleaned a lot more than a regular litter box, and failure to do so as quickly as Alfred would like results in alfred having a pee in some other place. This has been trial and error on both of our parts.

For the past week though, all fluids and pieces have gone in the correct place, but because of the mishaps, I'm afraid to take the final step and remove the bowl. I don't keep very much litter in there now, and I know he's a bright cat, but I think I'm gonna give it at least another week before taking the plunge.... and lets hope he doesn't plunge as well.

I really can't wait until this is all done, however the boyfriend and I are going on a trip soon, and Alfred will be staying with a friend. We might have to go back a couple of steps when he gets back... poor kitty might be too confused.

Friday's Favorites: School Daze

2011-08-12T08:02:00.000-07:00

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief as school will be in session school, but not before the back to school buying has commenced. In need of supplies, or clothing for the season? Look no further for some great ideas.

Here is the actual link to the treasury for those that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw1NjY4Mjc1MTE/school-daze

Submissions: Kids

2011-08-11T07:57:00.000-07:00

Every Friday I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by other etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, All That Glitters is Gold, got 88 views, 19 comments, 82 clicks and 19 admirers!

As the school year is fast approaching, this week I'm looking for your items for KIDS!

If you have anything for kids, post the link in the comments, and then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

Don't have any kid items? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking in the forums as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Sister Visit

2011-08-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

So, this past week my half sister came to visit for our birthdays. Mine was on the 4th; her's was on the 6th.

We rented jet skis in Lake Mead and sped around the lake for a couple of hours. We took them all the way down to Hoover Dam. I thought it would be a unique way to show her the famous structure.

I have to admit, I was a bit scared at first and would only take the thing around 10 mph...especially in the Black Canyon where the dam is because it was so windy. By the end of our time, I was getting the thing up to 40 and was catching air on some of the waves. Not X Games air, but plenty of air for me.

She was fearless, and though she had never been on one before was going circles around me. She is 12 years younger than me, so besides me being inherently chicken, she had the fearlessness of youth.

By the time I got home, I was sunburned. Of course I put on sun block, it's a necessity in the desert (especially when it gets above 105), however in my hurry and excitement to get out on the water, I missed a few key spots.

The tops of my feet were totally burned (my shoes hurt so bad when I put them on), plus I had a couple painful splotches on my legs and behind my shoulders. I, of course, couldn't be sunburned in a way that gave me that stylish sunkissed look... no, I had to look like I'd contracted some sort of skin disease.

Everything is all healed now, and I've been sticking to shade and/or air conditioning (what a great invention).

Sunday Funday Video: Dog vs. Pool

2011-08-07T07:49:00.000-07:00

I know that last week I didn't do the video of the week, but I hope that this video more than makes up for it.

This bulldog really wants and indoor pool, and since he doesn't have one, he decides to take matters into his own hands.

In Treasury News:

This week's Friday's Favorites Treasury, All That Glitters is Gold, so far has 80 views, 18 comments, 81 clicks and 18 admirers! Please check it out if you haven't already done so.

Friday's Favorites: All That Glitters is Gold

2011-08-05T09:43:00.000-07:00

I just love gold! It warms my skin tone, looks glamourous and is always in style. Maybe you'll get the gold fever with these items... The gold rush is still going on!

Here's the link for those of you who would like to tweet, facebook or blog about it:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw1MzgzMjkzMTg/all-that-glitters-is-gold

Submissions: Gold

2011-08-04T07:15:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by etsy sellers, post it on my blog, and call it the Friday's Favorites!

Last week's treasury, Pink Your Favorite got 142 view, 24 comments, 63 clicks and 9 admirers!

This week, I'm looking for GOLD!

If you have any gold in your shop (either in color, or actual gold), post the link in the comments here, then check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have gold? Feel free to submit a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking for items in the forums as well, but I always consider the blog submissions first.

Kitty Toilet Training 6

2011-08-03T07:59:00.000-07:00

For those of you that don't know, I'm training my cat to use a human toilet. For the back story, Click here

Yesterday, we had our first accident. I started removing the litter too quickly from the bowl in the toilet, and I guess Alfred wasn't ready for it. I cleaned it up and added some more litter to the bowl, and I think everything is ok now.

He's been so smart and quick with everything so far, that I guess I over estimated him. He still likes to have something to dig before he goes, so this stage might have to go on for some time.

This is really the hardest part of the training for me, as every time I need to use the toilet, I have to lift the seat, remove the bowl, put the seat down, do my business, and then afterward reverse the process. I'm pretty sure the boyfriend is over it, but I'm sure after it's all over, being in a litter free house will be well worth it.

Kitty Toilet Training 5

2011-07-31T08:43:00.001-07:00

For those of you who don't know, I'm training my cat, Alfred, to use a human toilet. For more back story, Click Here.

We've finally gotten to the point where we've put a bowl of litter into the toilet. Alfred was puzzled at first, as it is a bowl and hard to dig a hole into. Much of the litter got into the actual toilet the first couple of tries, but now he's a pro.

Unfortunately, now when I remove the bowl to go to the bathroom myself, he looks at me as if to say, "What are you doing? That's mine!"

Now I have to wait until I have a day off so I can catch him in the act and make sure his feet are on the toilet seat. Everything has been so easy as of yet, I have a feeling that this stage is going to be the hardest. When he gets the idea, then I can start reducing the litter, and adding a bit of water to the mix.

On a side note, while playing in the upstairs bathroom (not his bathroom), he fell into the toilet again. That makes 3 dunks in the toilet and he keeps coming back for more. I've never had a cat before that was so ambiguous to water.

Friday's Favorites: Pink Your Favorite

2011-07-29T08:52:00.000-07:00

Pink is not just for little girls, but also for women who want to show off their feminine side. Take a look and not only might you find the perfect gift, but also the perfect thing for you, that brings out your girly nature.

Here's the link to the treasury for those of you that want to blog, facebook or tweet about it:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI1NjY2NHw1MDkxNzM5ODg/pink-your-favorite

Submissions: Pink

2011-07-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I put together a treasury of some of my favorite items made by etsy sellers, post it on my blog and call it the Friday's Favorites.

Last week's treasury (High Quality, Low Sales II) had 186 views, 42 comments, 53 clicks and 14 admirers!

This week, I'm looking for PINK! If you have anything pink in your shop, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Don't have pink? Feel free to nominate a friend's item and help spread the love.

I will be looking for items in the forums as well, but I always consider blog submissions first.

The Pink Summer Dog Sweater pictured above is my pink and is available in my shop.