I've finally gotten out of my post-holiday funk and got some things done this week. First off, I did my own laundry for the first time in over 18 months. This is a huge accomplishment: carry the basket down 2 sets of stairs, switch the wet laundry to the dryer, and then bring it back up. All without letting my oxygen tubing get tangled or trip me up.
I also finished listening to my first audio book in 20 years, Philippa Gregory's The White Queen, the first book in her War of the Roses trilogy. It's the story of Elizabeth Woodville, queen to Edward IV. It was good to listen while I worked on crafts, including finally cleaning up from all my Christmas crafts. Talk about lazy!
Here's the jewelry I made this week. I am calling them the Four Seasons collection, and I plan to give one or two away for the
One World One Heart Giveaway in two weeks. I also have them in
my etsy shop. Remember, for my bloggy friends no shipping for you! Just contact me via email if there is something you'd like. I was inspired by a bracelet I won from the very sweet
Tammy of Art & Inspiration. It was also memory wire and in a variety of blues. I thought, "What a great way to use some odds and ends of different colors!" I think I'm going to explore making coordinating earrings. Hopefully I'll have something to share next week.
Over at
Lit and Laundry folks are showing off what they've
Finished for Friday. Lit and Laundry has a beautiful new blog design for everyone to see! Go on! Hurry! You need to check it out!
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ReplyDeleteThat Philippa Gregory book is on my list. I'm just starting to get back into audiobooks - they really are a great way to get through more books and craft at the same time.
I LOVE your bracelets!
Oh Elizabeth sweetie...
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you. You did it. All your own laundry. Sweetie what a wonderful accomplishment, and you should feel outstanding about it. I am so thrilled for you sweetie, so thrilled. It is very hard to go up and down stairs for someone who has no health issues, let alone you having to battle an oxygen tube and having the strength. Oh I am so proud of you. Do you hear me clapping for you sweetie? Cuz I am.
I love the white bracelet, is it absolutely eye candy gorgeous. Love it. What beautiful work you do. I love the way they are like a tri bracelet, so unusual and pretty.
Thanks for sharing sweetie. Again clapping away here. Have a beautiful Friday. Country hugs sweetie...Sherry
Hey now. I listen to Audio books all the time. It's not being lazy. It is efficient.
ReplyDeleteSomeone reads to you while you accomplish chores such as laundry, dusting, removing 2 lbs of dried up playdough from the overnight stay of kids in son's room, chasing the evil hamster.
Multi-tasking at it's best. "Hey there Elizabeth. Have you read the latest King book "Under the Dome?"
"Why yes I have."
Secretly you've listened to the whole thing while cleaning your house.
Oh, and if your mom has a hard time reading and you spend that time with her listening together, it totally rocks.
Elizabeth, Good for you! It sounds like things are improving and if so I am very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThe braclets are pretty and the colors are great.
Barbara
Ooh, the bracelets are gorgeous! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, you did laundry? Are you sure you're up to those two flights of stairs? Be careful! On the other hand, in a way, it must have felt SO good, right?
Justine :o )
Those are lovely!
ReplyDeleteAm I allowed to say that (I'm a boy)? :D
Your jewelry is very cool! I would also love to link up on the 25th. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteCute bracelets and I am also a fan of Gregory's books. Haven't read White Queen yet.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty bracelets. I will have to bookmark you now. I love Etsy so much.
ReplyDeleteWOW...you did have a productive week. Congrats. The bracelets are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBTW...I would like to try and participate on 1/27 for the New England Blogger event. thanks
Congratulations on doing the laundry! I love bracelet #3 -- it's soooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth! Wow, what a great week you have had! Congrats on the laundry. And the bracelets - magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThe braclets are pretty and the colors are great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this!