It has been a long time.

But now I'm back. For a little while at least.
That is until mid April when my baby girl is due to come!

We've finally settled into our new house. We moved a bit before Thanksgiving and it has been so chaotic with the holidays, trying to move and being pregnant all at the same time. Fortunately I feel well most days, but just tired.

I've updated the shop with a few sets of earrings. There should be more to come soon.

Green Leaf and Owl

Shop Update today!

I've posted a few new OOAK necklaces in my shop today. (August 8.)
I have three more to list, but I think I'll wait until later in the afternoon. :)

Neigh

Neigh
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

Two of my new brooches will be posted in my shop today or tomorrow.
I've used vintage copper-plated brooch settings and antiqued them without chemicals. The result is really neat and old looking! I like that look. :)

I think these will go for around $19. All one of a kind. Yes, it may be more time consuming to make one of a kind items, but it is so much more unique and special to me!

If you see something you like on my flickr page , don't hesitate to contact me before it is sold.

Fungi and friends

Fungi
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

Here are some new cabochons I started today...

Fungi, poppies, horse, dog, musical notes!

If you see one you like, let me know and I'll save it just for you. :)

Sprouts

Sprouts
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

My first time growing sprouts has been successful! Thanks to my friend Mandi , I purchased a sprout container and a huge bag of seeds.

I could eat sprouts all of the time... every day. Well, now I don't have to go to the grocery store to buy them. These guys have grown for only about 3 days.


I purchased mine through a local co-op, but this is the brand: Handy Pantry.

Veggies.

I love growing things in my back yard. I have a bunch of flowers, veggies and dandelions (I don't love those). But, my green peppers are doing so well.
They were doing amazing until a few days ago when it rained all day. Now the leaves are curling and some are turning yellow and falling off.
I hope they were just over watered and didn't get a virus.

:(

I will be so sad if half of my pepper plants die. I've been waiting all summer not to buy peppers are the grocery store.

Some new necklaces today...

Fischer's Whydah
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

I've posted a few of the large amount of new necklaces I have. All birds. I have tons of birds! I'm also working a a couple of custom (polymer clay) orders, so that is keeping me busy.

Besides the jewelry, I'm trying to keep my new basil plant alive. I must not be watering it enough. And... my green pepper plant's leaves are turning yellow!! Why!? Maybe too much water in their pots?

I have a billion tomatoes from when I accidentally bought way too many plants. They are getting huge, but still green. I can't wait to eat them!

Buttercups

Buttercups
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

I've added a few new things to the shop . I have many more things in the works, but Benny and have been playing outside, going to the library and riding bikes. I need to slow it down in the summer. :)

I found something I love

I recently stumbled upon this shop: madebyhank.etsy.com . I think it was through Pounce on Etsy, but I can't be sure. Anyways, I love most everything in her shop. I love the colors, materials, designs... I am constantly considering buying something, but what? My favorite pouch was sold today actually.

Look at the handmade tag attached to the pouch!! I love it. I also love many other
things such as the Loretta Bag (and others that have been sold.) Can you see the little deer attached to the tag? What a great detail. (sigh) How do I decide which to buy?

When I buy a purse/bag, I use it for a very long time. So, I must love it. This shop has some items I'd use for a long time. I've never purchased a bag on Etsy before, but now I am considering it. madebyhank's bags are unique and interesting with fabrics of different colors and textures, made with vintage materials and just so nice to look at. She is in my top favorites for sure!

Made In England

Vintage Measuring Tape
Originally uploaded by Green Leaf and Owl

I had some amazing finds the other week. I love to find vintage items like this measuring tape. I have two available in my other shop shared with my mom: Piping Hot Papers .