Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Book Review - The Curious Curate




I finished reading a book called Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton. It was a fun little detective novel, although the ending kind of came out of nowhere. It was, however, entertaining. It is one of a whole series of detective novels.

Usually I tend to like these types of mysteries when it's the police investigating, not an amature. I'd probably tend to enjoy the characters more having read more books in the series, but I think I'm going to read something else next instead, and perhaps come back to this one later.


Synopsis:

At the core of every village cozy is a pinch of arsenic. In the Agatha Raisin Cotswold cozies, the arsenic is Agatha herself, a pushy, whiny, unsociable, self-pitying sort who investigates murders in the tiny village of Carsely the way other women might shop, as a distraction from boredom. Despite Agatha, this series, now in its thirteenth outing, is very popular. In the latest, the village is shaken by the appearance of a gorgeous new assistant cleric. Before long, the cleric is hated by the vicar for pulling in record crowds at services and lusted after by every woman in the village. After the cleric is found stabbed to death at the vicarage, Agatha takes it upon herself to discover who did in the body in the library.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Take it Off Tuesday: Entrelac Scarf

Before we get to the sale, I have to tell you about my Valentine's day. The boyfriend came home with the usual roses and chocolate, only this time he remembered my favorite kind...LINDOR TRUFFLES!!! If you haven't tried them, then I suggest you do. They are the smoothest creamiest chocolates ever.

Well, I thought that was it, but then he told me that this weekend we could go to the pound and look for a friend for my doggie Bess. Since my cat passed away, I'd been bugging him about getting another dog, but he kept saying maybe later... now it's a yes! I can't wait till Sunday to start looking.




Now onto the sale!

This week's Take it Off Tuesday Sale is for this Wool Entrelac Scarf in Brown and Pink. You can get 35% off, today only, by using the coupon code: TUESDAY. There is only one available, so whoever buys it first, gets it. Click on the picture for more info about it.




In treasury news:

My recycled cashmere yarn made it into a beautiful treasury. Even if you're not into my yarn, you should check it out as it is really well put together, and everything in it is so beautiful.



Click here to show the treasury some love!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Sunday Funday Video of the Week! Runaway!

This video made me giggle. Who hasn't tried to run away when they were a kid, or at least thought about it. I was the one who only thought about it since I was always kind of a chicken.

Some parents forbid their children, some help their children hoping that they'll change their mind. See what these parents did:



In other news:

My shamrock doggie sweater was featured in a treasury! Click here to show some love...especially if you like cute doggies!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bess gets into Patty's Day

First off, there was one sale from yesterday's Friday's Favorites! Congrats HeirloomsAndLace! That corset bag is awesome.

Now about St. Patrick's Day:


Shamrock dog sweater for St. Patrick's Day
I've never really put anything for St. Patrick's day in my shop, I mean, aside from having green items. Yesterday I finished, photographed and listed my new Shamrock Doggie Sweater.

Bess, the chihuahua, loves to do photo shoots as it means she gets pieces of cheese or hot dog throughout the whole procedure. Though she can be quite the finicky model as she does not like to show her back to the camera...and if you try and make her, she gets a little mad.

I tried explaining to her that the back is the most important part of the sweater, however she thinks she knows what her best side is. I'm just hoping she's cute enough for people to click on the item, so they can get the full view of the back without the doggie in it...*sigh.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday's Favorites... "That's my bag baby!"

For women, purses are a necesity. Some may argue they are for men too, as I know my boyfriend is always asking me to put stuff in mine for him.

Whether it's a casual tote, or something a bit more glamorous, I tried to feature a little bit of everything.

Check out these purses and show them some love!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Submissions: That's my bag, baby!

Purse with Rose! Get it at All Things Tangled!
According to the infamous Adina Monsoon from "Absolutely Fabulous": You can never have enough hats, bags, or shoes.

Well, this week's Friday's Favorites is going to take on bags!

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

If you have any bags or purses in your shop, post the link in the comments, and check back tomorrow for the "Friday's Favorites"!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Funny Church Bulletins



My mom sent me one of those compilations of funny church bulletins. They cracked me up so I thought I'd share some of my favorite ones with you all.

The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow..
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered..
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance...
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: 'I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours.