tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21485620668652547362024-02-19T08:27:15.106-08:00the glass onionThe Glass Onionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285612128477457395noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-18948977587474382432011-02-06T13:56:00.000-08:002011-02-06T13:56:01.593-08:00Pittsburgh Pride<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu22/theGlassOnion12/steelercountry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu22/theGlassOnion12/steelercountry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>TheGlassOnionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467554929275287786noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-62638470241616898522011-01-31T12:52:00.000-08:002011-01-31T12:52:42.733-08:00Locket<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67137393/nook-necklace-vintage-locket-and-iolite">Nook Necklace</a> is new in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theGlassOnion">my shop</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm just beginning to settle back into my life, after a crisis. I've been away from home for almost 2 months, and my shop has been closed most of that time. I'm finally back home again and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theGlassOnion">the Glass Onion</a> is open for business! My family took a much needed get-away to Pismo Beach, recently. We returned rested, sun tanned, and ready to get back to life. Look for new designs in my shop soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I'm a Firefox girl. There are so many useful extensions and add-ons available that make browsing more efficient and enjoyable. This is where Firefox blows Internet Explorer out of the water, I think. The number of ways to customize your browser can be overwhelming. I have quite a few add-ons installed that never get used, or I never got around to using. But, there are some that I use regularly, and have come to rely on to keep me productive and entertained.<br />
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I discovered Etsy through Stumble Upon, along with so many other fantastic websites. It really is one of the best browser extensions. With almost 10 million members, they are most definitely doing something right. Basically, Stumble Upon is a personalized website discovery tool. It allows you to rate sites (I like it/ I don't like it), and then makes recommendations based on your ratings. There are also some blogging and community features that can be fun. Beware: Stumble Upon can become a major distraction from anything productive you have going on.<br />
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Love this! Easily save pages to visit later with just one click. It's much easier than bookmarking, and it gives you access to your reading list from any computer and even your iPhone. I use this mainly for blogging. I wanted an easier way to reference multiple links that I was including in one blog post. This fit the bill. Trying to blog nine different Etsy shops, with photos and links, can be clunky and time consuming. This add-on makes it so much easier and streamlined.<br />
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<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.picnik.com/app#/home/welcome">Picnik </a><br />
A easy to use photo editing tool that runs on your browser. There is an extension that allows you to right click any image and upload it for editing. I like it enough to pay to be a premium member. But, the free version has plenty of editing features to get the job done. Picnik is a terrific free editor.<br />
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This extension creates screenshots and allows you to easily edit what you've captured. Very useful and has added features most other screen capturing services don't have.<br />
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I just installed this, so I can't say what I think of it yet. But, I'm intrigued by the concept. It basically keeps track of your web browsing and gives detailed data about how (un)productive you are. So far, 57% of my browsing is distracting according to Rescue Time. You are able to customize the way it determines how distracting a website is. For instance, by default, Etsy is considered very distracting because it is a shopping website. But, I am able to customize it so that Etsy falls into the business category, thus becoming a much more productive part of my browsing day. That's what I'm telling myself for now, anyway. Luckily, you are able to pause the browser tracking any time you no longer wish to be reminded how much time you spend being productive. <br />
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These are just a couple of the great Firefox enhancements I currently use. Feel free to share any must-have add-ons that you use.TheGlassOnionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467554929275287786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-15994912095750463512010-04-11T13:38:00.000-07:002010-04-11T13:42:15.576-07:00Patient. Pshaw!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu22/theGlassOnion12/pencilcarvings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu22/theGlassOnion12/pencilcarvings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
A closer looks shows that each of the pencils above have a letter of the alphabet carved into the lead. A project that took artist <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.wonderhowto.com/wonderment/anal-retentive-miniscule-pencil-tip-carvings-0114730/">Dalton Ghetti</a>, 2 1/2 years to complete. A hobby of his in which he uses only a sewing needle, a razor blade and a number 2 pencil. He does it all without a magnifying glass.<br />
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I was most impressed with his project in which he transformed the lead of a pencil into a 23 link chain.<br />
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and I thought I was a patient person. More of his work:<br />
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For my daughter, today was all about wearing green to school and making sure we had time in the morning to paint a clover on her cheek, like I promised. For my husband and I, today was our wedding anniversary. A St. Patrick's day wedding wasn't our original plan.<br />
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In November of 2000, when we were dating, we took a trip to Kauai. It was, and always will be the best vacation I ever had. It was my first time to Hawaii. I had so much fun snorkeling and taking underwater pictures of the exact fish we had at home in our aquarium. Everything was perfect - the weather, the lush green everywhere, the water, and the massive avocados! We stayed in a gorgeous condo with the beach in our backyard. It was truly, paradise. One night we took a walk before dinner. I was talking and I turned to look at Rob, as he pulls out a ring from his pocket and proposed. I was blown away and so caught off guard, that I forgot to say yes (at first). I wasn't so much surprised that he asked, as I was that he planned it all and had a ring without me ever suspecting a thing. We were already living together, at the time, and shared everything. The fact that he managed to pull that off, still amazes me, today.<br />
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Once we were back home from our trip, we decided that we were in no hurry and wanted plenty of time to plan our wedding. We set a date almost 2 years away, which was to be 02/02/02. We liked the idea of having such a memorable date. For the next few months I began collecting articles and photos for inspiration and was looking forward to making all the arrangements. The following January, Rob's parents took us back to Kauai. Again, it was a fabulous time. On our flight home, I remembered what time of the month it was and realized I was "late". On our way home from the airport we stopped to pick up a pregnancy test (actually 2. I wanted to be sure). Before we even had our suitcases unpacked, we learned I was pregnant. It was news we weren't expecting, but still, happy news. After a few days of discussing it, we decided we wanted to get married much sooner. I was pretty set on avoiding shopping for a maternity wedding dress. So, the date was moved way up, now 2 months away, on March 17th. One call to the wedding coordinator at Caesars , Lake Tahoe, and our wedding was planned. It was simple and small. Although it wasn't the wedding I had begun to plan, it turned out to be a perfect memory. I wouldn't change a thing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{ Happy Anniversary babe </span>♥ <span style="font-size: x-small;">}</span><br />
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Sincerity and peace of mind,<br />
Freedom from passion and from care,<br />
If they, the <b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">Amethyst</span></span></span></b> will wear." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shixie">shixie</a> - vintage tin mini dress earrings<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/itsokmydear">itsokmydear</a> - red circus girl mini dress<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/msbelle">msbelle</a> - circular expression earrings<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/michaelarras">michaelarras</a> - small circle table<br />
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</div>TheGlassOnionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467554929275287786noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-74249180660922250962009-12-29T00:29:00.000-08:002009-12-29T00:29:22.054-08:00twenty tenThe end of the year always sneaks up on me, much faster than I expect. I didn't prepare my shop, the way I would have liked, for the holiday shopping rush. I was busy with other things and couldn't devote enough time to selling. Luckily, a new year brings new beginnings and a chance to start fresh. Organization is the word for 2010. Every aspect of my life will benefit from having a little more order. <br />
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Usually, I wait until after the new year, before I take down the Christmas tree and store all trimmings. But in an effort to be more organized, I decided to do it now, giving me one less thing to worry about next year.<br />
For Christmas, my husband hooked me up with oodles of new bead storage. Now all of the loose supplies will have a home. There will even be plenty of room for beads that I have yet to own.<br />
My next task is to get myself a calendar. A big one. With lots of space for notes. and scribbles. I'm thinking a wall calendar. a whole year. and one for my desk. that will also fit in my bag. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Make holiday gifts extra special with these great gift wrapping finds...<br />
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</div>TheGlassOnionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467554929275287786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-12054929759587505842009-11-25T21:30:00.000-08:002009-11-25T21:30:09.553-08:00Black FridayI am offering <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theGlassOnion">free worldwide shipping</a> through November, including this upcoming shopping weekend. Many Etsy shops are participating in site wide promotions, offering sales to encourage shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Let's hope everyone prospers from these events and beyond. To celebrate, here are some fabulous pieces, in shades of black, from some of my favorite fellow jewelry artists. <br />
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</div> I've recently started watching Mad Men on AMC. I'm late in the game, as the show is nearing the end of season 3. I rented season 1 from Netflix, to check it out and instantly became a fan. As I was making my way through the first season, I realized I could catch up with season 3 via my ComCast On Demand. So, although I'm starting at both ends, working my way to the middle of seasoon 2, I'll be caught up and ready for season 4 with the rest of the world. There better be a season 4. <br />
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One of the best parts of Mad Men is its mid century style. Smoking and drinking never looked so good. The characters and the dynamics between them all, both at work and at home, is fascinating. If you're not already a fan, watch and you will be. <br />
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</div>TheGlassOnionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467554929275287786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148562066865254736.post-63787465083215538462009-11-01T23:50:00.000-08:002009-11-01T23:50:22.648-08:00Running AwayHow fabulous it would be if I were lying on a beach somewhere, without a care in the world, far away from here. Pack my bags with everything here (add some rum), and I'd be a happy, happy girl.<br />
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