Kindle Kindle Kindle

The Kindle. An amazing reading device. My new best friend. My new obsession. It takes me away to unlimited worlds. It teaches me unlimited things.

So yeah, I pretty much LOVE Amazon's Kindle 2. I think everyone should have one. The e-ink technology is pretty cool with how it's gentle on the eyes and refreshes nicely from page to page and having free wireless service (the same type used for cell phones) to get online right from the device and download books makes one feel like they own the world in one little skinny device.

I recently revamped my Kindle with the Mora skin from decalgirl.com and I also revamped the cover (additional cost) made exclusively by Amazon that takes advantage of the hinge holes on the side of the Kindle. I didn't want any fabric tabs covering the corners on my Kindle. I just don't like the way that looks, so I opted for the Amazon cover instead of the (expensive) Cole Haan.

So this is my bare white Kindle before:


And the cover before:
And this is the Kindle after, with Decal Girl's "Mora" skin applied, along with the revamped cover of red faux crocodile/snake fabric wrapped over the outer shell:

See the hinges that fit in the 2 holes? Love it. That's the only way for me. Velcro or corner tabs just aren't my thing.

It was pretty easy to revamp the cover or rather maybe I just chose to go the easy route. The inner soft part is just glued on so I carefully pulled that apart making sure I didn't bend anything too much. After that I just covered the outer part with my red fabric, using fabric glue and making sure everything was snug and smooth which was really easy to do. Then I reglued the soft inner part back on and voila!, a revamped Kindle case that fits my style more.

I had bought a whole yard of the red faux crocodile/snake fabric so I have plenty left. I may see what kind of handbag I can make with it and be all matchy-matchy with the Kindle case.

Cleopatra Sofa

An absolutely beautiful sofa, available from Victorian Trading Co.

I've always wanted a couch like this, and recently I've become aware that I'm into furniture that has a silver painted over wood look to it so I would definitely want to see how that would turn out on this piece. I am certain it would look stunning.

The price is a bit high on this piece, but I think it's expected for something like this. A little give and take may make the price not seem so bad with getting other pieces to complete a living room with it that are cheaper in prices. I'm on the lookout at gathering up furniture to finally have my dream living room (different from our den which is basically our real living room). If I can acquire this sofa, it would definitely be a great start and set the tone off right for an amazing dramatic look.

Crinkle and Lace Boots

My new boots that I absolutely LOVE.

Cutest Witch in the Neighborhood?

This is my outfit for Halloween (Samhain)! It's one of those Indian wrap skirts that you can wear in an unimaginable number of ways - as skirts and dresses and even as capes. I've gathered up a collection of them, all very beautiful, but this is the one that screams HALLOWEEN! Screams - get it?!

Above is the way I'll wear it for Samhain, including a Witch's hat (but of course!).

I will always and forever love long skirts.



This way looks so Earth Mama. Love it!

As I stated before, there are so many ways to wear this, it really is amazing. These types of skirts usually have two layers of different colored fabric so you can twist and turn and flip and tie in so many styles and combinations that there is just no room for boredom!

I'll be gradually showing off my other pieces! I love them so much! And I love my husband for buying them for me!

ReusableBags.com

The other day I received my string and net produce bags from reusablebags.com. I must say they are very neat and stylish. The string bags stretch extremely well, even the teenage guy who helped bag my groceries commented on it. It feels really good to cut down on plastic bag use! I have 5 of the black string bags and 4 of the large net produce bags. I think my aura just got a little brighter!

Here is a photo I snapped of one of the bags:

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If enlarged, you can see one of the net produce bags in there. Also, way more can fit in the bag!

Wood Jewelry Part II

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I got more earthy tribal jewelry for my collection today! This time there's a ring! For some reason I'm really excited about wooden rings! It feels really nice and comfortable on the finger. Along with the ring are 2 necklaces: one that reminds me of the Spiral of Life and the other is a neat cut shell so the cool grooves can be seen. The shape of the cut shell reminds me of an arrowhead. Also in the addition are some big hoop earrings. I just love hoops, what can I say?! And when I saw that I can get hoops in wood, I had to snatch it up! There's a lot of cool energy to tap into in spirals and circles, they are very magickal shapes. I am very happy with these new pieces!

The first part of my 'earthy tribal jewelry' collection can be viewed here.

Jewelry Material of Choice? Wood!

I can't help but love how wood feels as jewelry. I find it much more loving, natural and less harsh compared to metal. I recently stumbled upon some cool tribal-like jewelry that I am completely obsessed with now, so I know my collection is going to grow. I especially love the earrings with the posts as little separate stakes (or sticks) that keep everything together in a very primitive but attractive way. I love that tribal look for jewelry!

Below is the START of my collection:

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