Black Friday & Cyber Monday Specials

Specials deals from the CT Etsy Team for Thanksgiving weekend!

Cute, Cuddly, and Cannibalistic
http://www.fenrislorsrai.etsy.com
Anthropomorphic animal illustration and art dolls
SPECIAL: In note to seller, name an animal. You’ll get a original charcoal ACEO portrait of the named animal, signed and dated by artist. (ACEOs are 2.5X3.5 inches)
LOCAL PICKUP: Bethel, CT at Rainy Day Paperback (Greenwood Ave, rte 302)

Redding Roasters Coffee Company
http://www.TheRoaster.etsy.com
SPECIAL: Free shipping to US and Canada on orders of $25 or more
LOCAL PICKUP: Bethel, CT at Redding Roasters Greenwood Ave, rte 302)

Walk in the Woods, LLC
http://walkinthewoodsllc.etsy.com
WHAT YOU SELL: Nature inspired gifts and art
SPECIAL: Free Shipping on all ACEO work and Artful Cards (many
On Sale)
LOCAL PICKUP: Winsted, CT only, by appointment

Ladybug Soapworks
http://ladybugsoapworks.etsy.com
Cold-process soap & bath and body products.
SPECIAL: Free shipping on all orders over $25.00 (within continental USA)
LOCAL PICKUP: Wesleyan University campus-by appointment

Heart of the fire
http://heartofthefire.etsy.com
One of a kind Fused glass and fine silver jewelry
SPECIAL: free shipping on jewelry and all purchases will be entered into a drawing for a necklace worth over $100 from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24
LOCAL PICKUP: Windsor, CT only at Art & Soul

Doublemuse
http://www.doublemuse.etsy.com
Hand made pottery and Jewelry
SPECIAL: 20% of all Sales from Black Friday to Cyber Monday
will be donated to Toys for Tots.

Bonhomie Jewelry
http://bonhomiejewelry.etsy.com
Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry in Fine Silver, Sterling Silver & Copper
SPECIAL: 20% off all items and Free Shipping

Styren Designs
http://www.styrendesigns.etsy.com
Handmade pens, wine stoppers, key chains, ornaments
SPECIAL: 10% discount on everything in my shop

DesignsByGalina
http://www.designsbygalina.etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry: gemstones and silver wire-work :)
SPECIAL: 10% discount off everything in shop

McGuinness Photography
http://jmcguinness.etsy.com
Photography, Photo Pendants, Crystal Sun Catchers
SPECIAL: Buy One Get One Free -Free item must be of equal or lesser value. When checking out, please indicate in "Message to Seller" what your free item is.

Carrie W designs
http://carrieWdesigns.etsy.com
Handcrafted Boutique Jewelry - (semi-precious gemstones, pearls,
copper and sterling silver)
Sale: 10% off until the New Year! Free shipping in US

Esoteric Enchantments
http://www.EsotericEnchantments.etsy.com
Wearable Art (jewelry), Photography, and Home Decor.
SPECIAL: 20% off

Silver Dragon Creations by Patricia C Vener
http://SilverDragon.etsy.com/
One of a kind and very limited edition fine art jewelry
SPECIAL: Free Shipping

Lilly Queen
Http://LillyQueen.etsy.com
Handmade unique jewelry.
SPECIAL: Free shipping

Howard Avenue
http://www.howardavenue.org
Designer Auto Litter Bags "Carbage Bags"
SPECIAL: Free shipping on all litter bags

Archeress Arts
http://archeress.etsy.com
Renaissance, Victorian, and Fantasy Jewelry and Adornments.
SPECIAL: Free First Class shipping (anywhere), OR $3.00 off Priority Shipping (anywhere).

Candy's Trinkets
http://candystrinkets.etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry, bookmarks, cellphone charms, keychains, suncatchers, ornaments.
SPECIAL Free US shipping

Quote of the day

Every day I receive a Quote taken from the channelings of Abrahm-Hicks. Todays resonated with me so much, I felt compelled to share it with the world. Enjoy! ~Kat

"You have more harmony points with every person on the planet than you have disharmony points, because there is much more of you that is in harmony with your Core than you realize or that most of you allow. The closer you come to being in harmony with your Source Energy, the more in harmony you are with each other. When you think about other people and what they think of you, do you understand that what they think of you has very little to do with what you are? It has mostly to do with the habits of thought that they have developed. It has more to do with them as thinkers than it does with you as the subject of their thought. If nothing is more important to you than that you feel good, you can form a fantasy about someone who is in your life and they will begin to modify to meet your fantasy, because Law of Attraction is a very powerful thing."

God lives under the bed

A beautiful story I thought I'd share. Enjoy!


GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED

I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin thinks God lives under his bed. At
least that's what I heard him say one night.
He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to
listen, 'Are you there, God?' he said. 'Where are you?
Oh, I see.. Under the bed..'

I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room.
Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But
that night something else lingered long after the humor.
I realized for the first time the very different world
Kevin lives in.

He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of
difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's
6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult.

He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a
7-year-old, and he always will. He will probably always
believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is
the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas
and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them.

I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he
ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life?
Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the
disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat
his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to Bed.

The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he
hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with
her newborn child.

He does not seem dissatisfied.

He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day
of simple work.

He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the
stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week
to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores.

And Saturdays-oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my Dad
takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the
planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of Each
passenger inside. 'That one's goin' to Chi-car-go!' Kevin
shouts as he claps his hands.

His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday
nights.

And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips.

He doesn't know what it means to be discontent.

His life is simple.

He will never know the entanglements of wealth, of power, and he
does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind
of food he eats. His needs have always been met, and he
never worries that one day they may not be.

His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is
working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the
carpet, his heart is completely in it.

He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not
leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are
done, Kevin knows how to relax.

He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others. His heart
is pure.

He Still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be
kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of
argue.

Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not
afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always
transparent, always sincere. And he trusts God.

Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to
Christ, he comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with Him
in a way that is difficult for an 'educated' person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion.

In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity I
envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith.

It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine
knowledge that rises above my mortal questions.

It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the
handicap I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my
circumstances - they all become disabilities when I do not
trust them to God's care.

Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn?
After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of
innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and
love of God.

And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we
are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll
realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who
believed that God lived under his bed.

Kevin won't be surprised at all!

FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY.

Hahahahahaaaa!

Goodness, did this make me laugh. Just thought I'd pass on a bit of humour.

Fall Fitness

Ok, so now that those long warm summer days have gone and your enjoying those fall hikes with the cool wind teasing you; have you figured out what kinda FUN, NEW fitness your can occupy yourself with this winter? It's time to check out The Mango Tree Fitness Center in Watertown if you haven't already. Everything from yoga and dance to muay thai.
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The Mango Tree Fitness Center
1278 Main St
Watertown, CT
860-417-6160
www.mangotreefitness.com

About Lydia: Lydia has been a student of yoga for 15 years and is a graduate of both the 200 hour Yogaspirit™ Yoga Teacher Training and DanceYoga™ under Kim Valeri. Lydia is the only instructor in the Waterbury area Certified in DanceYoga™. Lydia’s dance experience spans an over 2 decades where she taught and performed ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom dance and belly dance. Lydia is a highly sought after professional dancer in both the Middle Eastern and Polynesian dance styles in CT, NY and New England. She is the reigning Belly Dance Diva of 2008 and is the owner and operator of The Mango Tree Fitness Center.



Fall Schedule
Mango Tree Dance Studio

Mondays:
6:15pm: Beginner Belly Dance 1
7:30pm: Beginner Belly Dance 2

Tuesdays:
4:30pm: Children’s Dance Yoga
6:15pm: Dance Yoga
7:30pm: Lunar yoga

Wednesdays:
4:30pm: Children’s Hula
6:15pm: Zumba
7:30pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance

Thursdays:
4:30pm: Children’s Oriental Ballet
6:15pm: Pilates
7:30pm: Latin Dance

Saturdays:
9am: Zumba
10:30am: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance

Love and Lust

Stumbled across this and found it to be more then words can describe.

What do you think?

Love and Lust

EFA Birthday Bash

The EFA Artists Helping Animals Team has been working hard pulling together our first year anniversary Birthday Bash Extravaganza, a celebration where buyers and sellers all WIN!

We are so excited about this party!




Make a note of the dates : September 15th to September 30th

In honour of the Birthday Bash, during this period, I will be accepting the 20% off Coupon in my shop. My code is CHANT. Just put that code in the 'Notes to Seller' box on your order and DO NOT pay for the item. I will send you a revised invoice!

You can visit my shop{Esoteric Enchantments}to receive your discount on all of my items!


PLUS! There are over 170 shops that are currently signed up to accept the 20% off coupon here at Etsy including the EFA TEAM STORE.For a complete list of those shops stay tuned at the EFA website. You can use my code CHANT in any of those participating shops.

It's time to start thinking of early Christmas presents so check out the Birthday Bash.

My latest travels

Yesterday I took a ride up to NY. I found upon my travels a gorgeous park called Bear Mtn. I can go on and on about how beautiful it was, however I think I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Little comments may ensue.

Two trees dancing together in the sunlight.



Anyone know what this is???



Looks like a huge serpent on the trail! Ok, so I have an active imagination... still thought there was a serene beauty to it.



An amazing treasure of fall.



Little did I know when I got up close I'd be rewarded with an even bigger blessing!



Then my rewards grew even more! :)
When a Moth enters your presence they are delivering spiritual messages for you, from your ancestors, angels and spirit guardians. Our elders have told us when we see the white animals return to the earth is it time for all of humanity to come together in peace and harmony to support each other through the rapidly changing times. It is an honor for me to be able to share this message from our spirit world with you.




The friendly lady who stopped to chat with me in Perkins tower gives an awe inspiring perspective to this limited view of the mountains around us. Notice on the right all the buildings in the skyline? That's NYC.




Inside Perkins Tower there are tiles featuring native wildlife you may come across in the park.













Just one of the many tiles below huge pictures with interesting info on Bear Mtn.



Views from the Tower







Doesn't that tall bunch of trees to the left look like a buck and his family grazing in a line?




Other features for this park include a zoo, museum, a skating rink, an Inn, the "Merry-Go-Round", and Iona Island. NYC is only 45 mins away.

Find out more about Bear Mtn here.

Fun Stuff for the Family in Danbury

Art, crafts, music, vintage, cupcakes, and handmade goodies oh my!!!Stop by and visit the Shake n' Bake Indie Craft Fair in Danbury on Oct 4th from 12-4.

Find out more here: Shake n' Bake

Signs and symptoms of Inner Peace

The Enlightened Tree of Life

Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:

* A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.

* An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.

* A loss of interest in judging other people.

* A loss of interest in judging self.

* A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.

* A loss of interest in conflict.

* A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)

* Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.

* Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.

* Frequent attacks of smiling.

* An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.

* An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.

Found on: http://symptomsofinnerpeace.com/

Relax!

Ain't this just soooo cute!

Tuesday Talent: Pow wow

This sunday I attended the annual pow wow at Mohegan Sun. There was an odd feeling to it and the attendance was rather low. On the plus side the drums were so refreshing, the weather beautiful, the birds were out soaring and the beans and rice was amazingly good. So in honor of pow wows and thier healing I give you this tuesday's talent...


Tsa la tsi s gi DANCE The necklace


Dancing


Earthmover X - 1992 - a Tony Stenger Painting released as an original art PRINT


CUSTOM Beaded Moccasins for Baby, Toddler


Travelling drum - oak


Medicine Wheel - Anishinabek Traditions - Leather - Excellent Bustle Spreader


Buffalo Hide Leather Flute or Pipe Bag


NATIVE AMERICAN DRUM 20 INCH


The Hoopdancer - polymer clay figure/doll by CWPoppets


Keeping Tradition Alive


Wokoyake - Fine Art Print


OOAK Antiqued bone hair pipe 4 strand CHOKER red with EAGLE FEATHER and brass beads



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Tuesday Talent: Fall is in the Air

Fall... ahhhhh my absolute favorite season.

The wind rustles the half dried leaves in thier stunning array of deep earthy hues.

Red, orange, yellow and brown running down the street, laughing; like a child at play.

Complete beauty as mother earth goes inward and let's go of the old to make room for the new.

The smell of leaves on the forest floor, cinnamon and nutmeg, pumpkin picking (did I ever tell you how much I LOVE pumpkin?), late night bonfires, stainless steel mugs of hot cocoa on the trail, adorable trick or treaters, classic cable knit sweaters, and cozying up. :)

Now how could you not love fall?

Two Tone Leaf


HALF OFF -- Trillian Falls 5x7 Print




Hearts Afire - 8x10 Fine Art Photograph


Autumn Repose No. 2 - Wolf in Fall Leaves - Fine Art Photograph Matted to 11x14


Autumn Leaf Pendant


Giant Tree with Falling Leaves - Vinyl Wall Decals - Your Choice of Color


Leafy Vine Long Sleeve V Neck


Autumn leaves Necklace


ON SALE - The Road Home - 8 x 10


Maples in Fall Scarf


Simply Strapless Top - Cashmere Blend


Curious Print 8X10 FREE Shipping


The Texture of Fall

Tuesday's Talent: Wired Up and Ready to Heal

Last week I had a custom order with a beautiful soul. Everything about her request just filled me with joy. As I worked I felt like a child on thier way to a long awaited trip to disney world. Excitement and anticipation of the final result mixed with smiles and awe of the natural beauty the stones emit made me feel like I was overflowing with love. These are the best of days. It is so fullfilling to work in harmony with Mother Earth's gifts to help another in thier well-being.

This week I have featured a bunch of shops who also value the healing properties of stones, metals, and all of Mother Earth's gifts. I hope you enjoy the beauty of these pieces and feel inspired to connect a little deeper with the abundance of natural healing our Earth Mother gives to us. Wishing you many blessings and tons of smiles, Kat


ONE OF A KIND CHAKRA STONES and ROSE QUARTZ PENDULUM (RUMMAGE SALE)


Natural quartz points with quartz, purple fluorite and sterling beads, earrings, jewelry


Sunstone 14kt Gold Wire Pendant


Calypso Carnelian Calla-Lilly Earrings


Original Philip Crow Silver Wire Wrap Talisman Pendant - Pietersite


MOSS AGATE UNIQUELY WIRE WRAPPED WITH MOSS AGATE BEADS, PENDANT


SPRING


AMETHYST SCEPTER CRYSTAL IN SPECIMEN BOX


Stars and Sky Natural Turquoise Beadwoven Pendant and Earring Set


Leaves In the Sky Necklace


Heart is a Brain Spinel and Kyanite Pendant


Autumn Leaf Prayer Beads


Stone Energy Bag Series