Mosaicroro

Memories

2008-08-13T08:31:00.001-07:00

mint-keh HBW!!!
Originally uploaded by mosaicroro

I have sensory memories.
A smell...
pbj sandwiches takes me right to 1st grade.

A song...
takes me to that exact moment I either heard it or the person I was w/ when it became "our song".

A touch...
like fleece...make me think of my father, then of our winter "hang out in the snow at night drinking beers listening to great Blues together" moments.

A sound...
a train passing by takes me right to West Palm Beach , Florida when i would visit my Nana and Pop.

A taste....
OH A TASTE...I have many memories from food...like this...if you consider candy a food group like I do...

This is the mint leaf gummy.
Oh the joy!
Oh the love!
Oh the memories!

My Great Grandmother would keep these, along with the orange gummies, fully stocked all year round. She passed away when I was about 9, I think, but in the short time I knew her, I was able to pack away a lifetime of great memories.

I miss you Ma!

got beer?

2008-08-13T07:36:00.001-07:00

got beer?
Originally uploaded by mosaicroro

Sooooooooo.
I was sitting in traffic the other day, and rolled up to this truck in front of me. I , of course, being the professional photographer that i am, *cough*, had my camera on the front seat, waiting for JUST this opportunity.

I think this is my favorite picture, to date, that I have ever taken.

I think this may be my new mantra.

new pendants...w.i.p.

2008-08-11T19:37:00.001-07:00

new pendants...w.i.p.
Originally uploaded by mosaicroro

Yes, work in progress, but still, it is work.
I am excited to finish these new handpainted pendants so I can get them in my etsy shop.
They are wood discs w/ one of a kind hand painted paintings then finished off w/ a silver plated bail.
Look for them soon in
www.mosaicroro.etsy.com .

new face of mosaicroro

2008-08-09T11:27:00.001-07:00

pairs.
Originally uploaded by mosaicroro

There a some changes occuring in the world that is mosaicroro.

Firstly....SALE SALE SALE! I am trying to lower my inventory to make room for all the new things coming to my shop. Many earrings and necklaces are at very affordable prices.

Secondly....DESTASH DESTASH DESTASH! I have tons of beads that I am selling as well as other items that I find laying around my massive collection of crafty goodies.

Thirdly...NEW NEW NEW! I will be now selling some of my art and photography in the forms of prints! Yay! Can I get a WOOT! Yeah...I am stoked! I am soooo excited about this. So look for some cool stuff coming to mosaicroro in the very near future!

I am a bad blogger

2008-08-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

Very bad....

In fact...I stink at it!

Between life, kids, etsy, flickr, etc....I forget to blog!
I think that maybe,deep down, blogging intimidates me.
I don't want it to...I want to ejoy it and have fun w/ it!
So I am setting a Midsummer Resolution!
(Yes it is a real thing...in my mind)
I am going to use my blog and promote more...there...i said it!
Boy, that was easier than I thought.

Ok...off to get gather my thoughts and start brainstorming creative ideas!

I need to get on the ball

2008-05-13T19:28:00.000-07:00

I have been slacking....creatively, big time.

I have not made any jewelry for a long time and sort of hit a brick wall when it comes to new ideas. I want to offer unique simple stlyes but find myself stumped as to what to make next.

So the other day I was out and about w/ my momma, doing some shopping, and I found these great faux Gerbera Daisy flowers and decided that they were coming home w/ me and I was going to make them into hair pretties.

My cousin Beka is getting married this summer and is allowing me the honor of making her wedding cake.She is also having me decorate it w/ these lovely flower, which just so happen to be my favorite, but the ones on the cake will be real. So as I begin to prepare for her cake, I will pay homage to the gorgeous Gerbera Daisy and all its brilliant hues.

So here are my new pretties:

HI, My name is Rachael...and I am an addict...

2008-05-07T21:05:00.000-07:00

...to Flickr

Holy cow...someone, ANYONE, I need an intervention.

New Items

2008-04-26T11:58:00.001-07:00

New stuff....trying to make new things...fun things...things that sell...things that you don't think you would ever own, but then see it and say YES...i want that!
here is my newest lil item

When time stood still.....

2008-04-24T09:10:00.001-07:00

On our journey home, from Em's wedding in PA, we stopped in Harpers Ferry, WV.This town is not only rich in our countries history, but also my hubbys. He camped here as a child w/ his family and has many fond memeories of the place. This lil town also holds a bit of history for me as well. 10 yrs. ago, almost to the day, I met my hubby Gil. We took a small trip to Harpers Ferry in his 1969 VW Baja. We pulled of to the side of the road to snap some pics and took this one....
I was 22, he was 29...we were skinny then too. Fast forward 10 years. We live in Florida now, own a business,have family type cars, and have three amazing kids together. Here is our dear crew now....same spot. (about 10 feet off mark but oh well) Add 10 years and about 30 lbs. I hope it does not take us another 10 yrs. to get back to this dear town.

Brides, Take Downs, and Long Drives

2008-04-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

April 2008....good times
First, my dear cousin, Emily, got married! Babies all grown up...:D The wedding was amazing! It was the fairy tale she dreamed of. Myself, Gil , and Nora were in the wedding party along w/ many other wonderful loved ones and some new friends as well. More pics to come, as I get them. Here is my girl dancing w/ her new stepson, Branson.

Family time consisted of good eats, funny stories and conversations, and a few booboos. One was inflicted right after this pic was taken. He healed just fine....

We were sucked into a worm hole in Virginia...it was called The Skyline Drive. If you have small children, aka, still in car seats and nursing, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, take this route on a whim. A trip that takes 18 hours for us turned into a two day ordeal. Would I change it??? NEVER! look at this face...

New Items!!!

2008-03-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

I have a few new items including felt and a fun wedding line.
Come and visit my shop on Etsy!
Here are my new felt w/ hammered copper...

And two items from my wedding line.

Easter 2008...come and gone

2008-03-28T14:02:00.001-07:00

Easter was fun and low key this year.
We painted eggs...

Kids had an egg hunt...

And they enjoyed their baskets...

Then the sugar comas took over.

Peroxide vs Oxiclean

2008-03-22T05:51:00.000-07:00

I often get neat emails w/ helpful money saving hints,natural remedies, and nutritional info. This one is from my mother. Hope this helps you save a few $$$.

This is what Oxi clean is...
did you know that?
3% [Hydrogen] peroxide

"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars."

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe)

No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle)

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually s o it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.

Send on to others who might want to know the benefits of 3% peroxide.

YAWN......

2008-03-18T06:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, I am so tired today. We all got up very early today so that we could take Gil to the airport. {Gil is my hubby for those that do not know that}
He is flying up tp PA, catching a ride to my nanas farm to pick up a car left there by my parents, and then drive it back down here to FL in a marathon trip...again. I hate these trips, b/c he gets so tired. Say a small prayer for his safety.
I LOVE HIM!

So , I am an artist again...

2008-03-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

The other day, while out running errands, I found myself, once again, in the canvas and paints section of Michael's. I drool there often, dreaming of when it will be a good time for me to do my art again. I have very little time to myself, as most of you know, but I dream of being able to paint again or even to just sketch again.

This certain day, I took that leap. I bought MYSELF, brand new watercolor paints and some lovely watercolor paper. *^_^*

It, unfortunately, sat on my dining room table for over two weeks before I remembered I had it, but yesterday, I did it. I opened them. I filled my jar w/ warm water, sqeezed out some glorious reds and blues and yellows onto my small palate. The brush felt so good in my hands, like I had never put it down. I swirled the water into a dancing tornado over and over watching the reds and blues mingle together.

I think at some point even heard Chopin in my head. Well, almost.
Here is what I painted... along w/ a few others that are for my eyes only.

Etsy BFF

2008-03-11T10:08:00.001-07:00

Here is my Etsy BFF's shop! Retro80s!
We chat daily, offer advice, trade items as well as knowledge,and promote each other in the forums and in the Treasury. She has three Etsy shops...busy girl...
Her ideas are fun, her items are funky, they remind me of my childhood, and her personality is sweet, kind , and always helpful! Check her out sometime and tell her Rachael sent you!

I have a thing or two to learn still about baby poop

2008-03-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

SOOOOOOOOOOO....great title...I know.
Just a lil tid bit before I have to go and clean up the next mess that is made or put someone in time out , again! Ok, so look at this kid....angel right...

...well, funny story. {the two go together, baby poop, and my dear angel}

So, today , I dropped Ollie off at school, ran errands, stopped at Dunkin to get coffee and goodies and then came home. I got Nora all situated in her high chair, I sat Julles on the floor w/ her toys around her, turned on Dora, got the donuts and banana ready for Nora, and went to stir my coffee. I returned and sat in my big comfty {an Oliver word} chair to sip on my coffee and as I was about to take my first bite of a hot, bacon, turkey, and cheese flat bread, WHEN...I heard a noise no mother wants to hear when they JUST sat down to eat HOT food! {for once}

This is all happening in slow motion mind you...

I looked over in the direction of Julles, her back to me, and I heard a rumble from down under like you have never heard before, not even the biggest trucker after an all you can eat taco night at Larry's Diner has made this noise! Did you know baby poop, when the baby is in the seated postion, shoots out the back of their diaper like Mt. Fuji? Yeah, niether did I, and this is my third child.

Biggest mess of my life!

Needless to say....my food was cold...again.

Here I am.....

2008-03-05T11:49:00.000-08:00

My Art
My Loves
My Life....

Mosaicroro.....

Mosaic {all the lil pieces that make up who I am}
roro {nickname given to me by my dear cousins!}

I am a busy lady but have so much to share! More to come......