Tested on Animals!

A new-ish addition to my Etsy shop are Catnip Knots - they come with a 1/4 pound bag of the most powerful catnip known to man (or cat).


I decided to break my own rule and test this product on animals and I think the results are pretty good.

"Ma ... why is the room spinning?"

Hunter is such a great little guy .. he's one of those happy go lucky cats that doesn't need much but is so appreciative when he's given something nice. He played with that catnip-infused cloth knot (yes, that white thing he's laying on) for about 45 minutes straight.

This product is really special to me as I donate the entire sale to It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. So, not only do you make your own kitties really happy with a new toy, you'll be helping to provide the essentials for kitties that have lived pretty tough lives prior to being saved by my favorite animal rescue organization.

Each of us have a special cause that we feel a calling to and mine happens to be animals. What's your special cause and what do you do each day to help out?

Happy Sunday!
Layla

Eeeeeeee! Whooopeee!!

As I mentioned a couple of blog postings ago, I won the March challenge at Etsy for Charity. Today, another of my winnings arrived.

First of all, do you know what this is?

If you answered "standard brown paper lunch bag" you're right. I nearly had to grab one and breathe into it when I saw this:

This bears explaining. When I won, I was invited by Valerie over at Valerie's Gallery to select an item from her shop. "An" ... meaning "one". But ... why were there two packages??

Begin extreme squeal sequence.

"Squeeeaaaaaall!!!"

When I unwrapped both packages, I discovered that the very wonderfully sweet Valerie included a bonus pair of hand knitted hand warmer muffy things - deliciously soft fingerless gloves that match perfectly to the beautiful pale pink scarf I selected as my prize.

Valerie?? How did you know?? I have been looking (drooling uncontrollably) for a pair of these for so long! I work on the computer A LOT and my hands are always cold. I think I love you. You are my new B.F.F.

How do they look? Fabulous, you say? Yes, I think so too!

In all seriousness, I want to send a great big hug to my new friend Valerie all the way in New York. You have seriously made my day and I couldn't be more thrilled with this lovely surprise in the mail today. Your work is *beautiful*!

If you happen to be surfing around and doing some virtual shopping, please make a point to stop by Valerie's Gallery - in addition to hand knitted items she has beautiful felted bowls and vases in a variety of colors. She's got clever iPod and knitting needle covers too!

Hugs,
Layla

The First Gift ...

I recently won the Etsy for Charity March giveaway with my Lime bath bomb entry. I won several really fantastic prizes and the first arrived today.

Mae Bee's pretty little silver bracelet came so sweetly packaged that I had to get a shot of everything so you could experience it too. Every detail is perfect and ready for gift-giving! Please take a moment to check out the rest of her items on Etsy - you won't be disappointed. And considering that she's part of Etsy for Charity, you'll know that you're supporting a very good cause with your purchases.

I don't know which is nicer .. the packaging or the bracelet! I'll let you be the judge!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured! Pickles!

My delicious pickling spices were featured in this really great treasury by NavarroCreations!

Whew! Hot stuff!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured - Green!

Check out this great treasury! My key lime soap was included in an amazing line-up of all things green!

I really enjoyed taking a look at some of the other items featured by cynmb. Here are a few neat items:

Camo Coffee - $45

Green Lace Screen Printed Gift Tags - $6

Irish Seaweed Scarf - $54

Have a fun time shopping on Etsy!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured - Lemon Lime Zest!

Featured again! This time in a "Lemon Lime Zest" treasury by DesigningItSupplies.

DesigningItSupplies carries wonderful supplies for jewelry and craft making! A wide assortment, here are a few of my favorites:

Thanks DesigningItSupplies!

Layla

Featured - Fruits of Nature

My Pineapple Coconut Soap was featured in a wonderful Etsy treasury by "tomdesign". I'm featured frequently but this is probably one of my favorites - the colors are fantastic!

One of the things I love about being featured in treasuries is "meeting" the curator of the treasury and seeing what goodies they have available for sale. This time, I really hit the jackpot because tomdesign's shop is fully of lovelies! Just take a look at these great items:

White Flower Earrings - $12

Amber Shell Necklace - $18

Looking for a unique gift? Go check out all the other great items at tomdesign!

Happy Sunday!
Layla

Featured - India!

I'm honored to have been included in a wonderful Etsy Treasury called "India"! My hot curry powder rounds out this grouping of items nicely!

Special thanks to Lambert for including my product - please check out Lambert's shop - I love the hand painted chickens!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured! The Tea Review Blog

I'm thrilled to have one of my teas featured on The Tea Review Blog! My Tropicana Orange Pekoe tea seems to have received quite a good review!

Read the review and consider trying it yourself!

Hugs,
Layla

Lime Lilac Bath Bombs - Featured!

I'm so excited! My lime lilac bath bombs have been featured in an Etsy Treasury!


Thanks to That70sShoppe for selecting my bath bombs!

Layla

Featured!

My beautiful new yellow parchment roses have been featured in an Etsy treasury and it's a particularly nice one:


Thanks to Nature Manipulated for including Flowering Tree Botanicals in such a beautiful line up!

Here's the direct link to the treasury which (sadly) expires on Tuesday: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34123

Layla