RAVE OF THE DAY
Aromaleigh Mineral Makeup
Satin Petals Eyeshadow Collection by Aromaleigh
Color: Campanula
Hi Gals, Realized it's been 4 years since I've been wearing Campanula and haven't fallen out of love since. Wear it much of the week. I wear 2L Voile Foundation; have Green eyes and auburnish hair. I use Burts Bees Milk Lotion as a base, let it dry, and it gives it a slightly wet look to the shadow as I apply it with a eyeshadow brush. This Colorado area is a very dry climate causing dry eyelids. Matte shadows sometimes create wrinkles on my dry lids if I'm not careful but never have problems with Campanula. It lasts all day with the same sheen. It draws attention to my eyes but isn't over the top.
Pros:
Shimmer is sexy but natural. Always glides on perfectly. Creates variations of the tones depending how the light hits the eyes. Eye looks naturally, softly sculpted.
Cons:
None. LOVE IT!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Vegan Lip Balm: Beads & Botanicals Lip Balms
RAVE OF THE DAY
Vegan Lip Balms by the N.C. Store Beads and Botanicals
(Photo from the store) Wanted to photograph my own collection but they are all banged up from being constantly used! These lip balms are a serious obsession.
Have loved every "flavor". Let's see...Cherry Lime Margarita, Hazelnut Cappuccino, Lime Coconut, Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting...oh no, so many with exotic names I get lost in a happy flashback trying to remember them. Every one has been a winner. Thought I wouldn't like Pineapple but instead of a harsh tart smell it was smooth and fresh!
Texture is different than the waxy lip balms, even those found at the health food store. These melt into your lips. Feels amazing and is extremely moisturizing!
They contain:
Organic Evening Primrose Oil
Organic Shea Butter
Organic Coconut Oil
Organic Jojoba Oil
Candeulla Wax
I have a lovely habit of scraping my bottom lip with my teeth when concentrating. Have been going thru stressful times. Without these lip balms I'd have nothing left of my lips!
I use a old Eco Lips lip balm holder with a metal clip (a cheap copy of mountain climbing clips). The clip keeps one easily at hand on my backpack or attached to my water bottle while bike riding in the dry Colorado winter weather.
HOW TO FIND:
Beads and Botanicals sells their Lampwork Beads online but the Lip Balms sell too fast to list online. Hopefully you can visit the Fayetteville, NC area.
Their Facebook fan page is best to learn about Lip Balms and their other amazing goodies the moment they are cooked up.
Note: Flavors come in seasons. Just like going to a Farmer's Market, plan for your favorites but be prepared to come home with NEW wonderful smells.
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Vegan Lip Balms by the N.C. Store Beads and Botanicals
(Photo from the store) Wanted to photograph my own collection but they are all banged up from being constantly used! These lip balms are a serious obsession.
Have loved every "flavor". Let's see...Cherry Lime Margarita, Hazelnut Cappuccino, Lime Coconut, Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting...oh no, so many with exotic names I get lost in a happy flashback trying to remember them. Every one has been a winner. Thought I wouldn't like Pineapple but instead of a harsh tart smell it was smooth and fresh!
Texture is different than the waxy lip balms, even those found at the health food store. These melt into your lips. Feels amazing and is extremely moisturizing!
They contain:
Organic Evening Primrose Oil
Organic Shea Butter
Organic Coconut Oil
Organic Jojoba Oil
Candeulla Wax
I have a lovely habit of scraping my bottom lip with my teeth when concentrating. Have been going thru stressful times. Without these lip balms I'd have nothing left of my lips!
I use a old Eco Lips lip balm holder with a metal clip (a cheap copy of mountain climbing clips). The clip keeps one easily at hand on my backpack or attached to my water bottle while bike riding in the dry Colorado winter weather.
HOW TO FIND:
Beads and Botanicals sells their Lampwork Beads online but the Lip Balms sell too fast to list online. Hopefully you can visit the Fayetteville, NC area.
Their Facebook fan page is best to learn about Lip Balms and their other amazing goodies the moment they are cooked up.
Note: Flavors come in seasons. Just like going to a Farmer's Market, plan for your favorites but be prepared to come home with NEW wonderful smells.
HOW TO BUY:
A new catalog is being printed! Stay tuned for more info.
Become a fan of the Beads and Botanicals Facebook fan page so you don't miss out!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Upcoming Posts
An outline of blog entries to come.
(This is to help ME stay focused! Argh! So hard to do...)
FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP:
Most stores listed have received an order from me every two months for the last 4-9 years. Customer Service and Quality is a serious issue for me. Because money has always been tight and a bad shopping experience would mean going without something much needed that month. Each store below has CONSISTENTLY done an amazing job. Excellence is also a personal quest. Since this culture doesn't reward good work, I'll try to make up for that. And if they were to close down I would be in serious trouble!
IHerb Vitamins (use code RIS338 for $5 off your first purchase!)
Aromaleigh Mineral Makeup GREAT COUPONS!
Beads & Botanicals Beads, Soaps
Sock Dreams Socks
DirectNic Web Hosting
Vista Print Printing
Sierra Trading Post Discount Name Brands
Great Cosmic Happy Ass Paper Greeting Cards
Greeting Card Universe Paper Greeting Cards
Also highlighted will be specific grocery items for those dealing with special diets and recipes. Goats Milk and Spelt flour are an example of those types of products.
The reviews on this blog will go into specific products and why they save me time, money and gain me a few minutes each day to enjoy life. The hope is that you will find ways to do the same.
FAVORITE BLOGS & HAUNTS:
These are the people who have kept me company over the years.
Beads & Botanicals Facebook Fan Page
Whole Wheat Radio --Facebook Fan Page
Charlie the Coyote
Writer/Actor Wil Wheaton
Totally Unathorized
Aromaleigh Mineral Makeup Forum
Barbara Sher Forum
Miss K's Blog
FAVORITE BANDS AND SONGS:
Ultra picky on music. New and Old songs you probably haven't heard about.
Well then, better get writing then! Stay tuned...
(This is to help ME stay focused! Argh! So hard to do...)
FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP:
Most stores listed have received an order from me every two months for the last 4-9 years. Customer Service and Quality is a serious issue for me. Because money has always been tight and a bad shopping experience would mean going without something much needed that month. Each store below has CONSISTENTLY done an amazing job. Excellence is also a personal quest. Since this culture doesn't reward good work, I'll try to make up for that. And if they were to close down I would be in serious trouble!
IHerb Vitamins (use code RIS338 for $5 off your first purchase!)
Aromaleigh Mineral Makeup GREAT COUPONS!
Beads & Botanicals Beads, Soaps
Sock Dreams Socks
DirectNic Web Hosting
Vista Print Printing
Sierra Trading Post Discount Name Brands
Great Cosmic Happy Ass Paper Greeting Cards
Greeting Card Universe Paper Greeting Cards
Also highlighted will be specific grocery items for those dealing with special diets and recipes. Goats Milk and Spelt flour are an example of those types of products.
The reviews on this blog will go into specific products and why they save me time, money and gain me a few minutes each day to enjoy life. The hope is that you will find ways to do the same.
FAVORITE BLOGS & HAUNTS:
These are the people who have kept me company over the years.
Beads & Botanicals Facebook Fan Page
Whole Wheat Radio --Facebook Fan Page
Charlie the Coyote
Writer/Actor Wil Wheaton
Totally Unathorized
Aromaleigh Mineral Makeup Forum
Barbara Sher Forum
Miss K's Blog
FAVORITE BANDS AND SONGS:
Ultra picky on music. New and Old songs you probably haven't heard about.
Well then, better get writing then! Stay tuned...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Well that was a lousy two years
Yeah yeah yeah, good things happened too. But just like everyone else, having to hold 2-3 jobs and ending up covering hours on behalf of every loser burned away the good things too. And frankly made me give up. There goes feeling like I might have been unique.
So forget all dreams. I'm onto enjoying precious moments. Raves like my favorite foods, chocolate, products will begin. And music. When I can find any that doesn't roll my eyes into my head from boredom.
THE EXCELLENT STUFF. ONLY THE EXCELLENT STUFF. When I say Excellent, I mean the things that make life worth living. The stuff that makes one get off the couch when totally tired of living in a senseless world. As in "God life sucks -- do I hear the sound of a chocolate package crinkling? Whoo hooo!"
That's the sound of real living. Yum.
Friday, September 14, 2007
NOT-WHAT-I-MEAN-BY-WRITING WRITING
(I wrote this to a friend.)
Dear F,
Sorry that writing the fluff stuff didn't lead to more.
Non artists can't understand that writing something you don't feel passion for is DRUDGERY!
I can not even write a thank you card if I don't mean it! I get all weak and whiney like a 2 year old in need of a nap. hah ha.
If you can, find something you can feel passion for. I don't think the job around it matters, if it's fairly pleasant.
When I was a receptionist in the 80s I had Real Passion for real estate.
Cuz I wanted a house so badly! So I made a great real estate receptionist. But it would have bored me to do the same type of job for mutual fund companies or such.
Of course, you don't have to listen to me since the only work I can get lately is at a skin care cart in a mall! (very nice work, actually. you'd be surprised.)
I am uber passionate about skin care. I had HUGE passion for selling clothes but the pay was too low. But now I am working towards selling my own silver jewelry so learning cart selling is a good experience.
I just really wanted you to know that I totally understand if doing the NOT-WHAT-I-MEAN-BY-WRITING WRITING is dragging you down.
Each classroom and subject is different. You may still find a good situation like that with more fun and ooomph. A class YOU would want to attend.
Our band would play to some clubs and just fall flat!
Then later in a small coffee shop we would have people in the palm of our hands...
Location
Location
Location
Passion
Passion
Passion
Venue
Venue
Venue...
Dear F,
Sorry that writing the fluff stuff didn't lead to more.
Non artists can't understand that writing something you don't feel passion for is DRUDGERY!
I can not even write a thank you card if I don't mean it! I get all weak and whiney like a 2 year old in need of a nap. hah ha.
If you can, find something you can feel passion for. I don't think the job around it matters, if it's fairly pleasant.
When I was a receptionist in the 80s I had Real Passion for real estate.
Cuz I wanted a house so badly! So I made a great real estate receptionist. But it would have bored me to do the same type of job for mutual fund companies or such.
Of course, you don't have to listen to me since the only work I can get lately is at a skin care cart in a mall! (very nice work, actually. you'd be surprised.)
I am uber passionate about skin care. I had HUGE passion for selling clothes but the pay was too low. But now I am working towards selling my own silver jewelry so learning cart selling is a good experience.
I just really wanted you to know that I totally understand if doing the NOT-WHAT-I-MEAN-BY-WRITING WRITING is dragging you down.
Each classroom and subject is different. You may still find a good situation like that with more fun and ooomph. A class YOU would want to attend.
Our band would play to some clubs and just fall flat!
Then later in a small coffee shop we would have people in the palm of our hands...
Location
Location
Location
Passion
Passion
Passion
Venue
Venue
Venue...
Sunday, September 2, 2007
If you need a few quiet minutes to get centered, watch this video You Hide
You Hide by Michael Tiernan
More about Michael
Michael Tiernan - played at Swallow Hill March 3rd.
I went to his show since I had chatted with Michael for a few weeks on Whole Wheat Radio many years ago.
Allen ran sound.
Michael is sweet to the core. And still very human. Seeing him play live - acoustic - was quite the special experience. His older stuff has more edge. But his newer stuff was a total hit with the crowd. Somehow I didn't get bored. It must have been the chemistry and the night.
Found out at the show that Michael had been very close to being ordained a priest!
But when we met his wife we understood the reason he did not go thru with it.
I'm not into religion but people with true spirituality are amazing to be around.
Anyway the show was full of people he knew thru the Colorado Seminary in Crestone Colorado.
And he invited everyone to an aftershow party and played there some more. After we left the crowd was still going strong.
If you ever run into Michael, you'll be happy all day the next day. Just cuz he passes along that kind of energy.
Dependable on the music business side too.
http://www.myspace.com/tiernantunes
More about Michael
Michael Tiernan - played at Swallow Hill March 3rd.
I went to his show since I had chatted with Michael for a few weeks on Whole Wheat Radio many years ago.
Allen ran sound.
Michael is sweet to the core. And still very human. Seeing him play live - acoustic - was quite the special experience. His older stuff has more edge. But his newer stuff was a total hit with the crowd. Somehow I didn't get bored. It must have been the chemistry and the night.
Found out at the show that Michael had been very close to being ordained a priest!
But when we met his wife we understood the reason he did not go thru with it.
I'm not into religion but people with true spirituality are amazing to be around.
Anyway the show was full of people he knew thru the Colorado Seminary in Crestone Colorado.
And he invited everyone to an aftershow party and played there some more. After we left the crowd was still going strong.
If you ever run into Michael, you'll be happy all day the next day. Just cuz he passes along that kind of energy.
Dependable on the music business side too.
http://www.myspace.com/tiernantunes
Thursday, August 9, 2007
The Eagles
So I was earning a little cash doing a survey/video shopping thing so stores can see what brands I like.
ORGANICALLY GROWN BRANDS, people, ALL ORGANICALLY GROWN!
Pretty cool experience, actually, using a joystick that acted like a shopping cart handle.
The lady running the video said I could pay for my groceries.
But I was not to try to leave the computer generated store thru the doors.
Since that would severely crash the system.
"Ah", I said, " so you can Check Out Any Time You Like but..."
The lady didn't react, but her young, much tattooed assistant totally cracked up.
hee heee.
ORGANICALLY GROWN BRANDS, people, ALL ORGANICALLY GROWN!
Pretty cool experience, actually, using a joystick that acted like a shopping cart handle.
The lady running the video said I could pay for my groceries.
But I was not to try to leave the computer generated store thru the doors.
Since that would severely crash the system.
"Ah", I said, " so you can Check Out Any Time You Like but..."
The lady didn't react, but her young, much tattooed assistant totally cracked up.
hee heee.
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