Take it Off Tuesday -Fingerless Gloves

Before we get to the deal of the week, I have to say that I did something I rarely do... I put a book away without finishing it. I try to mix into my reading some classics every now and again, so I tried to read Crime and Punishment.

Well, I should have known not to open the book, when every Russian friend I had said they read it in school and hated it. If they hated it in their native language, what chance do I stand? But, it took it as a challenge.

I'm sure there are many translations out there, some better than others, but I have no idea how one would make that story readable. I'm so glad I never had to read it in school. Though I hate to leave a book unfinished, there are so many good classics out there, why read one that sucks out my will to live.


Now onto the deal:

This week it's all about keeping your hands warm with these Purple Striped Fingerless Gloves. I'm a huge fan of the fingerless gloves as my hands are always cold, but I hate that clumsy feeling that regular gloves give me.

For today only, you can get 35% off of this lovely pair. Just use the coupon code "Tuesday" when checking out.

There is only one pair available right now, so it's first come, first serve.

Super Bowl!

Though I live in Las Vegas, I'm not really a big gambler...especially where sports are concerned. I do, however, like to bet on the Super Bowl. I don't do any of the fancy bets or point spreads...I don't even watch football the rest of the year, so I pick my team on a whim.

This year, I didn't have the cash to spare on a bet, so I just had to play in my head. I picked the Packers since I'd been to Wisconsin more recently than Pensylvainia. Of course, since I had no money riding on it, they won.

I don't like to watch a game without rooting for one of the teams so it made it a lot more fun. And actually, for the first half of the game, I went grocery shopping and did some errands since the streets were clear of traffic and everyone was home watching the game.

Sunday Funday Video of the Week

For this week, I decided to go back in time, for an oldie but a goodie. This could be one of the first viral videos I ever saw. Though it has been around for awhile, it deserves to come back again.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Evolution of Dance!

Friday's Favorites... They're Grrrreen!

Before we get into the Friday's Favorites, I must say that I'm really confused about what is going on in the etsy forums. I can understand moving some of the things to teams, but promotions??? Really?? I don't want to have to join a bunch of teams just to promote my things, or to see what sales people are having when I'm shopping. I'm so confused....

Ok, enough of the ranting, now onto the favorites!

Green is such a versatile color, it goes great in the summer, and works perfectly in the winter. Plus, it's the color of my birthstone....and, the color of money!! You can never have enough green in your closet, in your jewelry box, or in your wallet.

Please, enjoy the green:

Submissions! They're Grrrrrrreen!

Today I'm planning on listing my Green Pineapple Hat and Scarf set; I'm almost finished with the hat. So I decided to make this week's Friday's Favorite's theme Green... The color, not the lifestyle.

For those that don't know, every Friday, I put together an etsy mini of some of my favorite items made by other sellers and put it on my blog for the Friday's Favorites.




If you'd like to submit one of your green items, simply post the link in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites.

Since my scarf and hat set isn't listed yet, my green is this Striped Dog Sweater. Great for keeping your little one warm and stylish. Click on the picture for more info.

Book Review -The Secret Scripture

The other day, I finished reading The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. Honestly, through the first couple of chapters, I was kinda bored, but then slowly, it sucked me in, until by the last couple of chapters, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The writing was beautiful, and you could actually see Ireland through the main characters eyes. There were times when tears sprung to my eyes at what Roseanne was going through, as well as times when I got so angry at the priest that my hands began to shake.

If you like historical fiction, beautiful writing, or an old mystery, then you should definitely pick up this book.

Synopsis:

The latest from Barry (whose A Long Way was shortlisted for the 2005 Booker) pits two contradictory narratives against each other in an attempt to solve the mystery of a 100-year-old mental patient. That patient, Roseanne McNulty, decides to undertake an autobiography and writes of an ill-fated childhood spent with her father, Joe Clear. A cemetery superintendent, Joe is drawn into Ireland's 1922 civil war when a group of irregulars brings a slain comrade to the cemetery and are discovered by a division of Free-Staters. Meanwhile, Roseanne's psychiatrist, Dr. Grene, investigating Roseanne's original commitment in preparation for her transfer to a new hospital, discovers through the papers of the local parish priest, Fr. Gaunt, that Roseanne's father was actually a police sergeant in the Royal Irish Constabulary. The mysteries multiply when Roseanne reveals that Fr. Gaunt annulled her marriage after glimpsing her in the company of another man; Gaunt's official charge was nymphomania, and the cumulative fallout led to a string of tragedies.

Take it off Tuesday -Deal of the Week-

It's time to take it off... some numbers off the prices, I mean..



This week's deal is for this Skinny Hairpin Lace Scarf. For those of you reading this, you can get 35% off!

The coupon code is "TUESDAY"

Add a bit of style to your winter wardrobe, with this skinny lacy scarf! Whether it's outdoors, or worn with your little black dress, you're sure to be fashionable.

It's made from a super soft yarn in country blue and ice blue. Measures 4 1/2 feet long and 4 inches wide, and can be wrapped and worn in a number of styles.

Free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada.