1. Beautiful Indian textiles can be had at Tilonia.
2. I'm not just posting about this because I'm referenced, I really love Carolyn Rubenstein's list of 10 Sources of Inspiration.
3. Paper Moon Gallery is kooky!
4. Jefferson Hayman's Photography makes me feel like I've traveled back in time.
5. The Creative Entrepreneur: Hello Gorgeous Genius!
Today's Five Things are being brought to you by guest curator Elizabeth MacCrellish. Because she's had more coffee, and is functioning better than I am at the moment.
1. My Parents Were Awesome - the photo above is Swirly's favorite.
2. Brandi Carlile with the Indigo Girls singing Don't Think Twice - the song T sang to Elizabeth the night they met.
3. New Fairy Tales - Dedicated to publishing new fairy tales that are suitable for all ages.
4. The Labyrinth at Blue Heron House - Note to T: Elizabeth plans to build one of these in your front yard.
5. La Bastide de Marie - Elizabeth has promised Swirly take her there.
And because she is, quite frankly, a giver, we offer you Bonus #6:
6. Blue Poppy Clogs - Do I really need to explain this to you?
1. I love the Fairy Tale Fawn necklace over at ShanaLogic.
2. Design a T-shirt - You might be the One!
3. Check out the Get Inspired! Project.
4. Donate your old cell phones at The Wireless Foundation.
5. Head over to the Magic Beans Auction for Esme, the goal of which is to raise $10,000 for the Esme Kenney Memorial Scholarship Fund. The auction runs until November 15th. Learn more about Esme and make a direct donation at Run4Esme.
Blog Give Away Winner: For those of you who commented on the post by Guest Blogger Kelly Watson, Rachael is the big winner! Rachael, please email Kelly at kelly@womenwisemarketing.com! Congratulations!!
Today's Five Things will be in two parts, giving you the added bonus of TEN THINGS. Now that's value.
Part One :: It's all about me!
1. New tiny, affordable originals are up on Etsy.
2. ...and my inspirational wall art pieces, created with Demdaco, are also finally back up right here.
3. Don't forget to mark your calendars for CORE.
4. I'll also be in the 4th Annual Peach Tree Gallery Holiday Show December 5th & 6th. Details on the way.
5. I'm also thrilled to introduce my new Ordinary Sparkling Inspiration Deck, pictured below. 42 cards to remind you of all that is good and true and wonderful about you.
6. This just in! Head over to the Wish Studio for an Ordinary Sparkling Moments Give Away!!
1. I love Mitzi Trachtenberg's layered work, shown above.
2. Here's the latest from The Beckoning of Lovely.
3. See what's new with Groovy Yogi (that retreat to Goa - ooh-la-la!)
4. Antler Magazine needs YOU!
5. I'd like to spend some time at the Petaluma Art House.
>>>Yesterday's Give Away winner is the Joyful Jenica. Email me, sista!
Thanks to everyone for all of the thoughtful, thought-provoking comments this week. I've loved these "conversations".
1. Head over to Goddess Leonie's site for a FREE How to be a Goddess poster!
2. I love Minzer's Birdhaus Frames.
3. Did someone say aprons? Hello Sommer Designs!
4. Big Picture Scrapbooking is filled with goodness.
5. Kathy Davis is having a Scatter Joy Give Away - how can you resist that?
6. Coming next week: A Squam-A-Day Week! A new post and GIVE AWAY everyday about my experiences at Squam Art Workshops last week.
1. Aliette's Etsy shop is divine.
2. Check out the latest from The Beckoning of Lovely.
3. Sabrina Ward Harrion's beautiful creations are here!
4. My work and the work of many other talented lovelies is up at "A Vision of Squam" at Artstream Studios.
5. And if you're not here right now, come join us next year!
1. Loving Joanna Rutter's creations.
2. Congratulations to Mari Robeson and her beautiful new online shop!
3. Come on - Be Sweet.
4. Don't miss out on the Mermaid Class Sale.
5. My latest essay at This Ordinary Day is up!
