The
EtsyBloggers Street Team is writing about surviving the winter doldrums for this week's team blog carnival. I've had the doldrums here, for sure! The Winter doldrums move in and sometimes feel like they are smothering us. Gray days, constant snow or rain, blech! Here in the Boston area we had snow in December and January, but February and early March have just been yucky rain. It's on these days that I am so glad I don't have to go to work! I stay in my jammies, drink tea, and have soup or chili.
We were tricked with what appeared to be an early spring. Sunny with temperatures in the 50s and 60s for 2 weeks, and now we are getting a cold, windy rain storm today, with some places even getting snow!
Seasoned New Englanders know not to trust these little bursts, but the doldrums and the teasing of spring makes me want to make fun spring and summer jewelry, especially anklets, and I've listed a few this week, too.
I also made a dozen of my
inner balance anklets as party favors for a friends' daughter's birthday. It is a spa theme and the other favors are headbands to wear during facials, mood rings while they do yoga, and my anklets for the footbath/pedicures. Cute idea, huh?
Making things with bright colors is a great way to zip up a gray day!
All of these anklets are available in my
Little Somethings shop. Don't forget to tell me in the notes to seller that you're a blog visitor and you'll receive a refund on shipping. Something kicky and fun like a bright anklet will definitely melt the winter doldrums!
What do you do to climb out of the doldrums? Has spring been teasing you, too?
Cute stuff. I'm living in AZ but moved from Peabody, MA at 50. Snow&Ice in the rearview mirror. Quit smoking & looking for something other than computering to pass the time as I am retired now. Just took up Hook,Loop&Lock. Came across while surfing the net. Will visit ur site & peruse the inventory. Stay well & spring/summer will be upon you soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea to make different jewelry for different aspects of the party. Whose idea was that?
ReplyDeleteJustine :o )
Hi Elizabeth ~ The spa party was a blast! Afterward, I got a big hug from Rebecca and she said, "Mom, thank you for the best party ever!"
ReplyDeleteThe girls had so much fun and they especially loved the ankle bracelets and hanging out with their feet in my jacuzzi bathtub. Check out the photos I posted on my Facebook page.
The funniest part of the evening was in the kitchen... I covered my island with little floating candles and 3 dozen chocolate covered strawberries. I truly thought they'd be there all night, with a nibble here and nibble there. NOPE! The strawberries got inhaled in 5 minutes flat - funny!
Thanks again for the ankle bracelents - the girls LOVED them!
~Kari