New Special of the week~ plus other random tids and bits.

First I have tell y'all about a comment I received yesterday.    I seriously love you people.  I'm constantly surprised by the fact that you get me...and yet you keep coming back anyway.

"Whew, I thought a band of gypsies had kidnapped you. Of course, you probably would have loved that, wouldn't ya?"  ~ Ellen

I had never really considered it, but I gotta tell ya that is now going straight to the top of my Christmas wishlist.  Half because I want to be kidnapped by a band of gypsies and half BECAUSE I WANT TO BE KIDNAPPED BY A BAND OF GYPSIES.

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My cell phone died a couple of weeks ago.  And by died I mean I probably hit it with a hammer, because that is what 1 dead battery dropped call too many will do to a person who is on what she thinks is her death bed.   

It was time to upgrade anyway, mostly because I spend an equal amount of time away from my computer as I do on it these days.  What I didn't realize is that the procurement of a Smartphone would 1) make me feel like a complete dumbass and 2) intrude on interaction with people who are in the same room...nay, sitting on the same couch.

Thanksgiving day I found myself surrounded by family while biting my tongue to stop a barrage of profanity over those stupid stupid Angry Birds.  I decided to take a break from playing before my head exploded and when I looked around the room I realized every other person over the age of having been born was also typing away on his/her Android/Iphone.  I wanted desperately to record a video of such excellent quality time with loved ones, but if you'll see #1 above you will understand why instead of watching said video you are reading about it.

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This is an excerpt from an actual conversation I had over the weekend:

B:  I didn't realize what I didn't realize.

Me.  I realize that.

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(Try not to be jealous of the brilliance.)

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 Special of the Week over at StudioJuls

42 Pretties for $42!

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The Color Purple

is also available

HERE.

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Cyber Monday Sale!

Hey y'all.  One of these days I'm going to write a wicked long blog post about the last couple of weeks, and you are all going to nod and think "So that's why there's been no Julispeak!"   And then you're going to send me pie.  Not that I need any more pie....I just really like pie.    I'm guessing you still have some hanging around because unlike me you probably didn't shove a whole one into your face last Thursday.  

Today only ~ Hello Cyber Monday! ~ all lampwork at StudioJuls is 20% off.   

At check out, use Coupon Code  HAPPYHOLIDAYS.

My wish for you is that they are~ Happy and peaceful and full of all the right things to make your heart dance.

Thanks for hanging out with me again this year.  You make me smile from the inside out.

www.studiojuls.com

For those of you who didn't see this in 2010.

Yes. We Ought To.



Especially You.
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Custom Order Jewelry

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This made even my fever smile.

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LAUGHS! from Everynone on Vimeo.

See those packages resting on the corner of the table that need to be mailed? If yours happens to be one of them please bear with me for a few days while I'm over here trying not to die.

I spent a few nights with my Nana weekend before last because she was very very sick with some sort of something that hurt from the top of her head to her toes and made her chest feel like it was in a vise grip so badly that she ended up in the ER having all sorts of tests done on her heart.  (All turned out ok)

The third morning of my visit I woke up with a 75 lb head and the birth of achy pains.  That was last Tuesday.  For 8 days I've had first hand knowledge of what that chesty vise grip feels like.  Life is beautiful and all that jazz but right now I'd like to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  The sick tunnel, that is, not the life tunnel.

I've spent most the last week moving from bed to couch and back again, pausing when I could breathe for a few minutes to attempt something strenuous in hopes of breaking  my fever.  Yeah.  Don't do that, ok?

Bright side.  I got 1 of my Christmas trees put up yesterday working in 5 to 7 minute increments at a time.  Which means it only took 6 hours.

If you need me for anything I'll be on the couch staring at it through my eyelids between coughing fits during which I yearn to once again not sound like an 80 year old 2 pack a day lifelong smoker sitting in front of a slot machine in Vegas with a cigarette hanging out of her blood red lipstick slathered mouth.

Bling Bling, Baby.

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11-11-11

If it is okay with y'all, I'm going to cheat a little today and send you to my first Veteran's Day blog post.  I shared the way I feel about it the best way I know how to the first time, and today I'm likely to toss in something about the sick sickity sickness that I am experiencing this week.  Let's be honest ~ noone really wants to read about how when I sneeze stuff comes flying out of my nose.  That's just gross.

I kind of hate to follow that with this photo, because...well, you know...the color.  But I did make myself a bracelet the other day.  It matches one of my favorite sweaters...something else I probably shouldn't admit right now. 

Filters.  I seem to be missing a few.

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A few things including a Bonus Holiday Special this week at StudioJuls!

1. I've added a Not So Secret Santa button to my side bar, and updated the POST about the project.  But since you're here I'll summarize~  If you'd like to Facebook, Tweet, or add this to your blog side bar with a link back to the post, I'm totally down with that.  The more the merrier!

2.  I am going to be removing all Destash beads from the StudioJuls inventory this week, so if there is anything you want ya might want to get it now.

3.  I've had manymanymany requests for more Midnight Raku Links, so I've decided to do a Holiday Special BONUS ITEM for this week and discount 1 set to $20. 

I'm going to stop typing now because y'all probably just left to go snag 'em.

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I'm hanging with my Nana for a few days~

Which means I don't have a lot of time to be chatty.  I'll make it up to ya though, K?  Here are a couple of new sets I just listed at Studiojuls.

Raku Freeform Links #2~

Fiesta~

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Raku Links and Tropical Blues

Midnight Raku Links~

Tropical Blues ~

And Dreamcatcher, too~

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Let's get this party started, K?

UPDATED:

I have added a Not So Secret Santa Button to my side bar.  If you would like to share so others can join the fun please feel free to Facebook, Tweet or add the pic to your blog side bar with a link back to this post.  It'll be like CHRISTMAS up in here!

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Y'all know I love the Christmas, and since all the stores have had Christmas decorations on the shelves for 3 months already I feel less crazy about the fact that my own Christmas decorations are at this moment chilling in my living room waiting to be hung, strung, and lit.    What? Too soon?  But Halloween is over, right?

I have a Not So Secret Santa plan this year, and you are officially invited to play along.  For the next 6 weeks I am going to have a Holiday Special listed over at StudioJuls.  This week the special is 5 Focals for $5 each, (plus 1 ugly one for free!).

In addition, once a week between November 7th and December 12th I am going to send a Beady gift to someone random.  It might be lampwork, a necklace or bracelet kit, gemstones, or miscellaneous treasures.

If you'd like to be that someone, leave a comment on this post and include your mailing address and your blog (if you have one).  You only need to comment once to be eligible for the entire 6 weeks.  Tell us something YOU love about Christmas.  And maybe your favorite color, too!

Worldwide entries are welcome to play, and if any of you would like to join in the giving fun please feel free to pick someone from the comments and send your own surprise.  You never know when your thoughtfulness might be just what someone needs, and who doesn't love making a positive difference?

Just leave a comment with the info listed above and you're in!  Easy Peasy.

Happy Merry Joy, y'all.

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Some Custom Jewelry and the answer to the burning question on everyone's mind. Ok, maybe not everyone.

Terra~

These are custom jewelry sets for a local lovely.

Who knew Brown on Brown on Brown would be so gorgeous?
Christie.  That's who.

Bama Girl~

 
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Disclosure:

If you are unfamiliar with the game Angry Birds or have never played it, move along.
There is nothing here of interest to you.

SERIOUSLY.  Do not go investigate Angry Birds because I mentioned Angry Birds.
Angry Birds is an evil time sucking game that is only slightly more fun than it is addicting.

For those of you who have already been sucked in by the Angry Birds,
have you ever wondered why the birds are so angry?

Curiosity sated.

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