Going Purple?

Food for thought. I read something last night that set me thinking. When it comes to selling making jewelry we should do something that sets us apart. Well, there's a "DUH" statement if ever one was made. The problem is finding that something. It went on to say something like concentrate on one that that you love. Cats, dogs, colors etc. And BAM!

Leanne and I love PURPLE. She loves the darker purples and I'm a lilac type person. So what if instead of trying to make all sorts of lovely jewelry for the whole world, we concentrated on the "Purple People Eaters" (those of you who are around my age may remember that song)?

All our Jewelry already has a very high quality amethyst in it, what if we just expanded that theme to the whole piece and worked on PURPLES. Just purples.

Leanne is probably not out of bed yet, however I'm going over to her house this afternoon anyway, I may spring it on her then. Or not. I may just call her and see what her response is.

We are starting to sweat. Our one and only show is this weekend and due to all the swine flu that's infiltrated my house, we've gotten nothing done. She can't come over because she's a care taker for her elderly parents, and no way can we risk her infecting them. I had the flu and am over it, so it's safe for me to visit. It is going to be a MAJOR hassle though. I've got to pack up a TON of stuff, bring it over and then UNPACK it. >sigh< All for the cause.

Anyway, I need to ponder on the purple proposition. Preposterous or Possible?

The Great Horned Owl

September 9, 2009

Oooh, it's THAT day. 9-9-9. Well today on 9-9-9 I went out early with my dog. For a change I walked to the edge (and I do mean EDGE) of my front yard and looked waaaaaay down and saw something sitting on a branch that was vaguely Owl shaped. I made a mad dash for the House, grabbed my binoculars and ran back. Which for me is no easy task. Hot on my heels was my teenaged daughter Lexi. Made it back to the spot where I had been and put the binocs to the old face and WOW!

There he was, A Great Horned Owl. He was Massive! Lexi and I took turns gawking at him but I was the one who had them on him when he got fed up with the tourists. Absolutely Huge, absolutely glorious and Whata BIRD! I'm hoping that he lives around here and that we get to see him often. He made my day. First time I have EVER seen a Great Horned free and wild. Gosh I love this place.

School got under way yesterday. Can't say as I missing them with all the quiet around here. The reason I can't say that is because Himself is wandering around making a huge amount of noise when he's supposed to be working. He's trying on this "work from home mode", so far he's found better things to do. Like clean out the rabbit cage, hoover the down stairs, make some tea, nag me about cleaning out the utility room.

I'm not a whole lot better this morning. Instead of making jewelry or printing out business cards or even cleaning off my desk, I'm sitting here writing about that fantastic owl. Guess I should be heading out to do something. Something constructive at least. ;-) Happy 9-9-9 day y'all!