This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen.

I love this song, it makes me want to dance every time I hear it. And the video is one of the most visually stunning things I have ever seen...enjoy...

My Favorite Band Live...

I love collaborations...

I was thrilled to receive a message from one of my etsy customers the other day, who wrote to let me know that she had used one of my We're All In This Together Rabbit's Brooches as a center piece for one of her gorgeous beaded necklaces. She included the following photos of her detailed bead work as well as an enchanting poem about the inspiration behind the collaboration of my brooch and its new beaded surroundings. Here is a link to her shop ThePreciousBeads.

Every great so often,

gold and reddened leaves

hang on longer than normal

twisting in a warm breeze.

Indian summer, we call it,

basking in the sun,

but today I must warn

not to have too much fun.

I have a story to tell,

sinister, but true,

about three little bunnies,

frozen in blue.

And how they got there

is quite a yarn

but if you hear out my tale

you may avoid harm:

Three hopping little bunnies,

with black bright eyes

looked for any mischief

they might devise.

Through the golden wood,

they crept farther from home;

way farther, in fact,

than a bunny should roam.

Until they chanced

upon a puddle,

and, peering down,

from their huddle

They saw two eyes,

each a gleaming jewel

glinting at them

from within the pool.

The fish sang, "Come in, come in!

The water's cool,

and it's ever so lonely

by myself in this pool."

A great old frog nearby,

eyes great glowy globes,

croaked, "I must advise!

Go home go home!"

The bunnies ignored him,

with twitching whiskers and a grin,

showing him their tails,

as each then jumped in.

But under a curse

was the evil fish witch

and as thus his preposition

came with a hitch.

With a flip of a fin

and in a flash,

he flopped out of the

water with a splash.

Having prolonged the summer warmth

to lure an innocent soul to his encampment,

the evil witch fish turned into a man,

finally free of his enchantment.

And winter now came,

creeping up whispery

like a snake in the grass

a single icy flurry..

A frosty breeze blew by,

but a wisp,

then the forest was frozen,

cold and crisp.

Enjoy Indian Summer,

but beware,

because three frozen bunnies

are still out there, somewhere.

And it would be wise to keep in mind

that not all fish will be kind.

Things may not be what they appear,

so keep home close when winter's near.

-written by ThePreciousBeads

This piece was created for the Etsy Beadweavers monthly challenge. The theme was "Indian Summer Dreams." You can see other entries in the Etsy Beadweavers Challenge by searching EBWC. To vote for your favorite during the 9th - 15th of September, please go to [link]

A Weekend In Montreal

I have just returned from Montreal. I flew across the country on Friday to spend a weekend with some of my best friends. It was an amazing trip, that went by way too fast and here I am already back in Vancouver again. Though I caught a horrible cold, Shanah convinced me to brave the cold to model her latest top in Old Port.  In return I suggested she name the beautiful sweater after me, its called The Missy.  

The architecture in Montreal was so surreal, it felt as though I was in Europe rather than Canada.  I can't wait to go back.  There were so many quaint little shops, one of my favorites was called Unicorn.

I tried on the most beautiful dress there, and I thought it would be perfect for my wedding, but it was the wrong size. It was made by Eugenia. I also went to a charming little shop called Lustre that had local fashion designs. 

But my favorite shop in all of Montreal was called Fuschia, it is a little cafe style restaurant on 4050 avenue Coloniale, that has a set menu that includes tea and a dessert.  All of there amazing desserts have flowers in them. I bought a bag of Lavender coffee there and some rose petal salt.  The lavender coffee is the best coffee I have ever had.

Friday etsy finds

I'm feeling lucky its Friday, so I thought I would post these witty little wish bones by one of my favorite etsy shops somethingshidinghere...

And some darling Fox and Hare Mini Bowls by FoxAndClover

A cozy Fitted Slouch Shoulder Top by lamixx...


A decadent little Happy Birthday Fairy Cake Felt Food Sculpture by britishcreamtea...

A gorgeous Wedding Vintage Slipdress by ktjean

And a lovely tattered organza silk bolero to match by englishdept.

And wouldn't this wedding outfit look beautiful with this romantic Sparkle Philosophy necklace by florabond...

And since I seem to have weddings on my mind this Friday, I will end with a darling image that I adore of Kissing Woodpeckers in a pastel print by Jeffrey Richter

Featured Seller

Little Robot is an etsy store that boasts the most enchanting and whimsical prints. I adore the The King and Queen - Set of 2 prints with a little mose king anda humming bird queen.

Little Robot also makes little magical paper theaters ...

...as well as papperdolls and playful prints.

A Cage for Two - Print

Natural Dark - Print 

Animal Intelligence

This is an amazing clip of a charming talking parrot named Einstein, that says a lot about animal intelligence.