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technical difficulties, a cuff & some carnage

I must apologize for some of the wonkiness going on with my blog at the moment.  You may have been “rejected” from my site (don’t worry, so was I) and some things are now missing (like my slide show of recent posts and fancy widgets.)  We’re just experiencing some “technical difficulties” as they say and things will hopefully be sorted out on Monday.

Even in my early days of blogging, I learned one of the perks…great mail.  I received so many sweet cards and beautiful gifts over the holidays (and year round, really.)  A couple of days ago, I checked my mail and found an unexpected little package.  This is what was in the box…

 

I highlighted this gorgeous cuff when I did a giveaway for one of my talented sponsors, Leslie Janson.   When I first spotted it I thought, “This is exactly my style in piece of jewelry.”

 

 

It’s handmade out of vintage elements.  A touch of the humble with grain sack fabric…

 

 

…and a touch of sparkle with a piece of costume jewelry and a little girlishness with some ruffles.

 

 

I just love it.  Thanks so much, Leslie.

Yesterday my husband was on a youth trip, so it was just me and the boys stuck inside on a snowy, icy day.  It involved a lot of Phineas & Ferb and legos.

 

 

…there was a lot of building…

 

 

…and a lot of carnage…

 

 

I didn’t get much done today, but sometimes it’s good to have days like that.

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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