Happy Mothers Day - Lulu's Luscious Body Butter- Yum!

When I saw my daughter last weekend, she gave me the most delicious Mothers Day Present without calories.  I swear, this stuff is fantastic.  If you aren't aware of Lulu's Chocolates, you are missing something.  They have delicious artisan chocolates and then there is this too.  Talk about just wanting to carry it around and sniff it...but it works great too.  and if you put it on your lips, it softens them, but you want to lick them too.  

I'm wishing you a Happy Mothers Day, whether you're a Mom, a Dad, someone who has a Mother or just knows one.  We're headed up to the mountains for the afternoon for a wine tasting.  This should be an adventure.

Mothers Day - What Would You Like To Receive?

 Mothers Day is coming up soon and my inbox seems to be deluged with promotions.  I started looking at some of them to see what is typically being offered.

Lots of great stuff, but most of it, I can't seem to relate to a lot.  Young moms (ladies, I know how hard you work!)  Or the grandmothers (ladies, you deserve something wonderful too!)  But I guess I'm at a stage in my life, where I"m not relating to those as much.

I posted this fabulous emerald ring from Wexford Jewelers on Etsy.  And although of course I love it, it's not in anyone's budget who would be giving me a gift.  Besides, I guess I'm weird, but after all these years, I still prefer something that was handmade by my kids.  My daughter has started painting delightful pen and ink with watercolor wash pictures.  That would be a joy to receive.  And my son is a whiz at anything phone, computer and technical, which I am so deficient in.  They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but I'm still trying to keep up.  (and if they didn't want to go handmade, I always love more glass!!)

So this leads me to ask, what's on your list?  If you were receiving a gift- what would you want?  I know that anything is appreciated, but tell me what in your life would be fun to receive.

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day
Wishing you a day to remember

I took this photo at the Atlanta Symphony's Decorators Show House a week ago. Today is its final day. Pop by if you are in the area. It's gorgeous!

My family and I are taking a walking tour today and lunch on a sunny patio somewhere. Hope you too, have a lovely day of memories.

Found: Custom Stenciled Portraits

I saw this Etsy item featured on iVillage and had to take a closer look. What a great idea!

For those of us who tend towards "non-traditional", this could be a lovely substitute for the pastel portrait of children. (although I have wonderful ones of those too which my Mom painted).

I can't see this arriving in time for Mother's Day, but why not keep this idea for other gifts? This kind of personalization, is what I love. Faces, places, memories...and reminders of those special times. Here is the link to the Etsy shop. You'll find other options open too.

My Flower Blossom Rings in Today's Etsy Showcase

My glass rings are being featured in the Etsy Jewelry Ring Showcase today.

They will be in the top bar of moving photos, (here).  

Right now, I have my adjustable Flower Blossom rings mixed into my StudioMarcy shop's jewelry department.  I'm wondering whether it would be smarter to change that category to a different title.

Something to ponder.  

I really like these rings and have priced them so they're very affordable. They come in such a nice red ring box too, which is shown in my etsy listings.

What have you done recently to change up your online marketing?  Have you added a new style, or advertised somewhere different to see if you can increase your visibility?  Let us know.