Cuttings from a flowering Camellia Japonica bush

I was cutting the bush back as it was intruding on the walkway and when I looked down at the pile I’d made on the concrete, this is what I saw.  I just had to take a picture.  The flowers are pretty, but the bush loves to spread all over the place.  I loathe cutting it while it’s blooming, but sometimes it has to be done or become a trip hazard.

Products made from a picture of a single flower from the bush are also offered here on CafePress.

For more products with this image, check out the Cuttings page on CafePress.

This image is also featured on a few products at Zazzle with more to come, so make sure to check back.

Remember, you can always drop us a line or comment to request customizations or custom products.

This is the sister of the Tortiseshell Calico posted earlier.  Unlike her sister, she’s doing well and is as feisty as ever.  She’s a beautiful kitty with very expressive eyes and vocal cords.

She tries to talk constantly, but we can rarely make out what she’s saying.  No, now, me, food, here, bed, and look seem to be the extent of her understandable vocabulary.  If she isn’t understood, she gets louder and louder until we follow her.  Most of the time, she leads us into the bathroom.  We haven’t figured that one out yet.

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Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy Throw Pillow. It measures a sprawling 18″ X 18″ with an 11″ X 11″ image area so you can lounge in comfort. It’s made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area. Ships with pillow insert. Removable zippered cover for easy laundering.

For more products with this image, visit the Dark Tortiseshell Calico page on CafePress.

Tortoiseshell Calico

This adorable Tortoiseshell Calico looks like she’s begging to go home with you. Featured on t-shirts, mugs, mousepads, and so much more, there’s a variety of ways you can take her home today.

Sadly, this beautiful kitty passed away earlier this year. She was a sweet cat and is greatly missed.

Customization and modification requests accepted.

Wax Mums #2

These colorful chrysanthemums, often called mums, are enhanced to give them a slight waxy look.

Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable.

More product choices for this design can be found at CafePress. One of our more popular designs, Wax Mums #2 is sure to please no matter which product you choose.

Customization and modification requests accepted.

Recently, I made a couple of bracelets with tutelage from Kimi of Aether Designs. One of them was for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day and she seemed to really like it. Thanks, Kimi!

And here they are! Bad phone pictures though…

This is the bracelet I made for my mother-in-law. She loves butterflies, so I based the colors off a light blue butterfly with dark fringe around the wings. I don’t know if that vision really comes through, but she liked it and that’s what matters most.

The holes in the center of the large bead in the middle (blue cats eye) were a little big and the seed beads kept sucking up inside the middle bead, so I was constantly fighting to keep the seed beads where they belonged. I still had a lot of fun making this piece.

This is the bracelet I made for myself. It sounded a little boring when I was trying to describe it, but I think it turned out very pretty. It matches just about anything, which I was going for.

I plan on making some more bracelets soon and I’d like to learn how to make different pieces. I never thought I’d like beading, but I’m really enjoying it. I’ll post pictures when I finally make it down to the bead shop so I can make more.

Aether Designs makes bracelets just like these in whatever colors you’d like, so if you like these bracelets order one from Aether Designs today.

I started more projects than I can possibly keep up with. More updates in Part 2 if I don’t spontaneously combust first.

Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim. A great “usable” alternative to the trophy. Make any day Oktoberfest whether with this impressive stein on the shelf or in-hand. Cheers!

via Bear-ly Sober Stein Baby Bear Crescent Moon Haberdashery.

Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Customization and modification requests accepted.

White Wolf

A beautiful white wolf taking a breather in the cool grass.

Both close up and full body shots are available of this image in a variety of product choices.  Coaster tiles, greeting cards, prints, posters, mousepads, mugs, and more.

Remember, you can contact me with any customizations you’d like.

This image will appear on Zazzle soon, so if you prefer Zazzle products let me know.  I’ll add it to the top of the to-do list.

Kansas Countryside #2

This is one of my favorite photos taken while on vacation. In a state of vast plains and open fields, it’s easy to overlook the simple, quiet beauty Kansas can possess. Various colors of green under a variegated blue sky, a still pond with cows in the background, and a dead tree surrounded by life make for a picture full of undertones.

Currently available on CafePress.

Grey Squint

Who hasn’t received this look at least once from a cat? Whether he’s half asleep, saying get out of my face, or stop flashing that thing at me, this grey squinter is sure to please.

Remember, you can contact me with any customizations you’d like.

Sunset on the Farm #1

Southeastern Kansas sunset.  The picture was taken on a farm in Wellington, KS where the brick and mortar Countrysidewalk Trading Post resides. 

With the orange tones and dark foreground, Sunset on the Farm #1 makes for wonderful fall decor.