kristen michelle on etsy

so, i started making jewelry while in college, and in 2009 i created my own little etsy shop.

since then life’s gotten pretty busy … and i had to take a little break from the shop –

B U T .. i’ve recently gained a bit of free time, and i’m back in the game!

if you’re looking for some inexpensive, unique costume jewelry, take a gander at kristen michelle on etsy : )

i’ve also done multiple custom pieces and gladly welcome those requests! if you don’t see something you love, feel free to contact me and we’ll chat about a unique piece just for you or your loved one!

see more here!

KONY 2012

please watch this video from Invisible Children,

and take action.

e v v y.

so the day f i n a l l y came when my sweet hubby agreed to let us get a PUPPY!

i am the definition of a “dog person” .. and i’ve been “patiently” waiting for us to extend our family with a little furry addition since we said “i do.”

welllll say hello to evelyn!  ( e v v y for short )

she was technically my christmas present, but we picked miss evvy up from the breeder on february 4th … and have loved every day (and sleepless night) with her ever since!

she is now 12 weeks old (boy, do they grow up quickly!) and she has already learned to stand at the door to tell us she needs to potty … annnd, she can sit, lie-down, and roll over on command! (ahem, puppy genius.)

her mom is a miniature poodle, and her dad is a yorkshire terrier, making her none other than a Yorkie-Poo. : )

she has the sweetest little personality, and we love her so much! just take a little gander at this cuteness …

the day we picked her up (8 weeks old)

9 weeks old (above)

she loves to sleep on our shoes.

nah, but for real though ..

11 weeks, keepin’ warm in styyyle.

post from a proud sister.

so, my brother is in a band called The Tarlatans.

they’re pretty much amazing. and i promise i’m not just saying that because i’m the sister. they are seriously incredibly talented. if you ever hear that they’re playing near you…you should probably go check them out. they won’t disappoint. : )

here’s a recent vid :

and here’s their myspace page.

they are also on facebook.

enjoy!

could art change the world?

so, i was just recently introduced to the website http://www.ted.com/ by our friend, drew. knowing i’m a creative type, he showed us this particular video, thinking we (the hubs & i) would appreciate it.

sure enough, we thought it was pretty dang awesome.  primarily due to the ingenious use of art … but also due to the fact that while we were watching the video, i was pretty sure that i recognized some of the images that JR & his crew pasted on the palestinian wall.  when i visited israel last february/march, we went into bethlehem, & i was amazed by all the beautiful graffiti & art work that people have put on the wall. i randomly shot some of the images … & sure enough, i snapped some of JR’s photos.  below are my photos. & if you don’t have time to watch the whole video (which i totally recommend doing), at least check out a little bit of it, starting around 5:30….

enjoy.  but more importantly, be inspired… : )

my images from march 2010:

huh-larious.

..and actually quite well done!

so, i think i’m a little late in seeing this …  if you are also out of the loop then check out this pretty dang awesome video about chick-fil-a … these guys are clever…and actually a bit talented! : )

finches!

so, we received a finch feeder as a sweet gift at one of our wedding showers — & i have LOVED seeing these precious little birds gather outside of our kitchen window! they are so beautiful, & sometimes quite funny … they tend to compete & chirp at each new arriving muncher, & sometimes i may or may not imagine the ‘conversations’ they’re having with each other…

( ..too weird? maybe… : )

this one makes me laugh a little… : )

my life has changed.

and so has my name.