A Letter to Windows 8

Dear Windows 8,
  I'm sorry we ever met.  You add an element of frustration and anxiety to my life that is paramount to no other and furthermore, you make me feel old.  I was so excited to unwrap my shiny new laptop which I found online for a steal of a deal (thank you Best Buy).  I was relieved to finally have a letter "a" that would work the first time, every single time I pressed it, but you have changed the game. After two months, I still don't know how to "wake" my computer. Sometimes pressing the power button and then moving the mouse turns it on and other times, it does not.  Furthermore, I never know what version of my Internet Explorer I'm viewing, it's like you have two totally different identities.  Sometimes the address bar is at the top, other times I have to put the mouse in the corner and find it at the bottom and this seems change every time I move off the screen.  I downloaded Adobe Acrobat yet for some reason I still can't print from it.  It seems as if I am no longer familiar with any program anymore. Is it me and not you?

Frustratingly Yours,
Rachel


On an adorable note, here are my guys....

And Then There Were 3

I know I've been very laissez-faire about blogging so I've decided that I once again am going to make a concerted effort to get back on the blogging-bandwagon...I know...here we go again.

In sad news, Basil, of Basil-the-Cat fame has passed away.  It has been nearly two months now and I finally feel ready to write about it.  I will no longer be able to see his sweet face or peer into his gorgeous green eyes.  I won't be able to feel his loving warmth or incessant purring.  I'm happy that he's no longer suffering and I will always remember this crazy ride called "life" that we took together for way too short of a time.  Here are the last two photos of Basil ever taken:

Rough Baby-Lovin'

 

Baby-Lovin' the Rough Baby-Lovin'

Soon after Basil's passing, I added a piece of jewelry to my shop that reminds of him.

Vintage Artisan Made Cat Locket

The outside of this vintage piece reminds me of the three cats we still have in our home: Kleist, Elie and Jayden and the inside reminds me of Basil, whom we will always have in our hearts.

MTV's Awkward Butterfly Necklace

At the request of a friend, I created a butterfly necklace similar to the one Jenna wear's on MTV's Awkward.  I think it came out great.  It is a brass butterfly charm connected to a gold-filled chain with a gold-filled spring ring closure. 

 

This necklace can be purchased here

 

Happy New Year

The past couple of weeks have been very busy around here.  Hannukah, Christmas, New Year's, etc.  I hope you are having a wonderful 2013!  Here are some pictures from our week+ off:

 

 

 

Happy and Healthy!

 

 

Happy Hanukkah

 

From Our Family to Yours

 

Concern for Big Bro's Safety

 

Happy Baby

 

Celebrating with the In-Laws

 

Hilarious card in Glamour Magazine this month



Deal of the Day

I just stumbled across these awesome gloves on Tanga

They are called "Thermo Wear Insulated Touch Finger Gloves" and they are $2.99 (originally $19.99) with $2.99 shipping, and this shipping is for as many pairs of gloves as you want.  You can purchase them here.  They would make awesome stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, etc.  I think I just sold myself on at least 5 pairs ;) They also have solid colors as well as gloves with a cute little button on the wrist.

25 Memorable Gifts Under $25

I've been featured on Etsy's blog in an article called "25 Memorable Gifts Under $25" seen here : It featured my "Brass Cracker Necklace"

 

 

 

 

It has become a *hot* item and you obviously want one too ;)