The Shortest Blog Post Ever!

Well, this is my official announcement:

Prittyfy=iaFlowerPower 

We are not naughty twins, we are not twins at all. No split personalities here either. One Inessa with two Etsy shops.  WooHooo!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Prittyfy?ref=si_shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/iaFlowerPower?ref=si_shop

Cocoon made for baby Bella May

Shield Style Necklace

  

P.S. Do not tell Galla but that is all her fault. She said "open a second shop". See what a confusion!

My 5 cents on Latest Changes.

Today I decided to put my 5 cents in about the newest changes in PFT (Promo Frenzy Team). I read treads and noticed that some of us jumped the guns. Could I ask you, please hold your horses?! 

It appears that some of the members expressed their concerns in two areas:

1.      Blog (min. requirement is to keep the list of shops current)

2.      Joining treasury teams (that have no requirements) 

1. I do have a blog page but …as you may know, I hardly blog. I just have no time to blog on the regular basis (in addition to my personal situation, I need much more time to put a post because of my English). In accordance with the newest changes, each of us got to have a blog page and at a minimum got to maintain the shop list. You are not obligated to blog, JUST TO MAINTAIN THE LIST. Here, I am guilty; I neglected to do that but will update the list because it is important to have those back links. If I commit 30 min a week, I can do it. Think about it… maybe YOU could do it, too.

2. Treasuries… In the past, I made one treasury a month. I really wanted to make more. I jointed TPT, PUNKS and C&C prior to all the latest announcements.  Those teams have no requirements rather than click and comment on 10 or 15 treasuries posted before yours. One round takes me 10 to 15 minutes. My problem is time of the day I am available to release a treasury. When I am around, most of you are not. I took a chance, made my last two and sent them out. My last Sun. night (7 pm) treasury made to #4 on pg. 1!!! Not bad at all! Just think, maybe you are unable to make a treasury but maybe YOU could take someone else’s treasury for a round to those treasury teams. One round, 10 to 15 min…. Could you?

Please correct me if I am wrong, 10 to 15 min. once a week, that is all that required. Not too bad. If you do not have that 10 to 15 min. time, join those teams just in case you find time someday. In the meantime, pick other activity to meet 2 a week.

I am sad that some of the great shops decided to leave. Please take a minute, take another look… Rather than seeing the reasons to leave, you may be able to see the reasons to stay. 

I hope I make sense and whatever decision you make, good luck to you and keep in touch!

My Girls

Miriam

Fe-Fe

Katerina

Today I'd like you to meet our 3 girls Fe-Fe, Miriam and Katerina.

Fe-Fe is a Persian who we originally named Snowball. She came from an abusive situation about 7 years ago.  She was so skinny, she looked like a hot-dog. She spent days under the bed. It took her months to trust us. She is quiet a princess, a very smart princess. She talks to us and she is not shy to let us know what she wants and what she doesn't want. When we got to know her better, she got a nick name Fe-Fe, which is a variation of Russian "Fee-Fah" for "I'm too sexy for my hat, too sexyyyyy...". You know that song, right? She says that it is so hard to be beautiful.

Miriam was rescued, too. She was scheduled for euthanasia and they thought we were crazy for wanting her because she was not eating/drinking/waking, etc. That was 6 years ago and she is still with us. She is a senior citizen and has colitis so we watch her diet. She is a lovely, very social girl, always sleeps by my site, and she loves to be brushed.  

Katerina is a rescue, too. She lives with us for 6 years. Katerina was found in the field with her babies. She is kind of a "tom boy" girl. You do not mess up with Katerina. She rules our house cat's world (between us girls her boyfriend thinks that he is in charge but he is soooo wrong).

I hope you enjoyed meeting My Girls. Keep tuned, some day I'll introduce you to the boys.

WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR OF MY STUDIO?

I do not consider myself a writer especially if I write in English… so I will be short. 

I love my studio! I walk in and forget about the whole entire world. I end up in my own world of tranquility and relaxation. I love my studio because it is mobile. I can set it up in 10 minutes anywhere in the house. I am surrounded by friends (hammers, pliers, files, torches…oy!). Let’s take a peek. But first I have to find the right camera to take pictures for you. Which camera should I choose?

 

This one should be good. OK, what do we see here? Tools, tools and more tools…

 

Stethoscope?! I use it to listen to my finished piece’s heart. I believe that each piece should have one.

Oh, wait … here is just what I need. Chocolate is right next to my torches!

Also, in the picture on the right I have a pleasure monitor. I use it to check blood pleasure of the piece wearer to ensure that she enjoys wearing it.

Quiet often I use help of my furry friends. Today Samuel came to play with a strand of beads. 

Thanks for visiting my very small studio where less is more.

VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD

I've been given the Versatile Blogger Award by Leah of http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeahRHood, a wonderful ETSY Artisan and Promotional Frenzy Team member.   Leah makes various unusual gifts for every occasion.

First I thank Leah for passing the Award to me!!!

HERE ARE THE RULES:

*Thank the person who awarded you and link back to them in your post.
*Tell 7 Random facts about yourself.
*Pass the award on to 15 new found bloggers.
*Contact each blogger you want to pass the award on to and let them know you've done so, and let the giver of your award know you accept it.

RANDOM Facts About Me
1) I LOVE chocolate and ice cream.
2) I am an introvert.
3) I give others a benefit of doubt and pay for it later.
4) I love shopping.
5) I love to spend time with family and friends.
6) I purchased cars over the phone. 
7) I like to travel.

Below is my list of fabulous blogs that deserve this award!  Please be sure to check them out and their wonderful stores

         1. LithuanianEggArt

http://lithuanianeggart.blogspot.com/ 
2. KatersAcres

http://katersacres.blogspot.com/ 
3. DivineInMind

http://divineinmind.blogspot.com/2011/03/oh-sew-seventies.html 
4. NewCreatioNZ

http://jocelynfriisart.blogspot.com/2011/03/time-for-photography-challenge.html 
5. CNJ Ceramics

http://clay-space.com/?p=1063 
6. Elemenopie Designs

http://elemenopiedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/elemenopie-revamped.html 
7. JudyStalus

http://newhampshiregarden.blogspot.com/ 
8. Rhett

http://inspringbecomestherose.blogspot.com/2011/03/tell-us-about-yourself.html 
9. Lissie Design

http://lissiedesign.blogspot.com/ 
10. SeaFlower

http://seaflowerstudios.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/demystifying-rss-feed-readers/ 
11. PetiteHermine

http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2011/03/featured-julie-and-co.html 
12. AngelasPaperArt

http://asdesigns-artaroundus.blogspot.com/2011/03/after-it-sold.html 
13. Magda 
http://magdamagdadesignstudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/warm-touch.html
14. Terraverde

http://www.terraverdeonline.com/vintage-tea-spoons/.html 
15. Eldoradosoap

http://eldoradosoap.blogspot.com/

March 8 - International Women's Day!

2011 year marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. The day was commemorated for the first time on March 19, 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, following its establishment during the Socialist International meeting the prior year. More than one million women and men attended rallies on that first commemoration.


In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. 

International Women’s Day… That was a Holiday my Motherland offered to all of us, an actual day off. Women would get gifts, flowers, recognition. In fact, during my entering examination to the university I had to write an essay “Role of women in society”. It was timed; we had 4 hours from the time the topic was announced.  I did a pretty darn good job on that essay; of course it was in Russian.

Today I'd like to salute to the Women on Etsy! Hardworking, smart, talented, intelligent, beautiful, friendly, energetic, united… You name it, they fit that definition. 

Here are some examples or their work:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63968450/new-beginnings-medicine-rock

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64486905/silk-ribbon-bracelet-with-silver-twig

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65873729/silver-snow-crochet-cowl-limited-supply

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69445826/julies-fudge-mudslide-pie-woreo-crumbles

International Women's Day!!! Why dedicate a day? Let’s dedicate a year!!! We worse it!!!

Good Night's Sleep

Good night's zzzzzzz... is very important. According to the Consumer Report Magazine, sleeping less than 7 hours a night can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Lack of sleep undermines dieters' effort to lose body fat. Sleep helps people remember a newly learned word. In a study by National Sleep Foundation, about one in four Americans married or living with someone said sleep deprivation often leaves them too tired for sex.

4 myths about sleep:

• You need less as you age. Older people need as much sleep as other adults.

• Extra sleep prevents daytime fatigue. Some sleep longer than 8 hours but don't feel rested because of poor quality sleep.

• You can make up for lost sleep on weekends. That won't completely compensate.

• Snoring is OK. It could make you sleepy during the day, more susceptible to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, or indicate sleep apnea, a serious condition.