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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Blackbirds and Teddy Bears
Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2018
What's New in February?
The weather has been cooler, which means that I get to put a sweatshirt on now and then. While it may seem wonderful to always be in a warmer climate, I do long for those colder days that let me wear my boots and sweaters. I was perfectly happy tromping through the snow in Montana! Not the bitter cold so much though.
With the warm weather comes my birds in for their winter snacks. This year, I managed to score a goldfinch! I also had a strange accumulation of black birds that usually don’t pay much attention to my feeder. This year, they decided to not only snack on it until it was empty, they also knocked a screw out of it, which caused it to list and spill out on the ground. The new kids on the feeder were destructive to say the least, and my little woodpecker was not happy at the intrusions!
It’s not been all fun and games this month; I actually got some work done and have a few new things to offer.
Until I show you those things, here is a really bad photo of the pretty goldfinch. He was hiding his face and promptly flew away after I took the photo.
What’s New
Bracelets: I have gone charm bracelet crazy and added two new bracelets to my lineup as I have been experimenting in making charms to sell.
Charms: I decided not to keep all the charms to myself, and started offering them for sale in my shop. They are located under the bead section.
Magnets: New hummingbird and giraffe magnets join the lineup.
You will find all of my beads, canes and finished jewelry on my website. www.bluemorningexpressions.com
Until next month,
Julie
Things to Look Forward To:
New Products:
Hot rod mugs: More hot rod mugs have been put in the shop, and I have a lot of other print items on the burner.
Necklaces: Since I have gotten some techniques under control, my designing has taken a new direction. I am working on new necklace designs.
Magnets: I am working on developing a ton of new magnets that will include my hot rods and National Park photos.
Sunday, December 31, 2017
The Loss of a Friend
Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2018
What's New in January?
We are heartbroken here at BME with the loss of our wonderful Blu. He was just shy of 15 years old and has always been under my feet, so this is a loss that has been hard to take. We took some time off to go away and remember his sweet, smelly self with love. He had a good life and he sealed all of the orders with his paw print of approval. He was a mountain climber, a swimmer in the Atlantic Ocean, and a frequent visitor to Yellowstone where he barked at bison. He is so loved and so missed.
Bracelets: I have gone charm bracelet crazy and have introduced bangle bracelets to the mix because they are fun. I am also working on designing new charms for sale.
Keyrings: 6 new key chains are now available!
Thimbles: New hummingbird thimbles.
You will find all of my beads, canes and finished jewelry on my website. www.bluemorningexpressions.com
Until next month,
Julie
Things to Look Forward To:
New Products:
Hot rod mugs: More hot rod mugs have been put in the shop, and I have a lot of other print items on the burner.
Necklaces: Since I have gotten some techniques under control, my designing has taken a new direction. I am working on new necklace designs.
Charms: I am working on developing a line of charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
The Passage of Time and Best Laid Plans
It’s always sad when we get to the end. I don’t know why, but it seems like something is gone or over. As we look back on this year, may we all enjoy the positive moments and move forward into the next year with hope and renewed energy. May we all “face unafraid the plans that we laid”.
This song is another that is “newer”, if you can call 1934 newer. This song was penned by Richard B. Smith, and the music was written by Felix Bernard. It has AT LEAST 200 known recordings and probably a whole lot more that are not being counted because the singers were not so well known.
I know that ALL of us have sung it at some point or another, even if by default while grocery shopping. I was humming it the other day and apparently dancing with my shopping cart until someone said, “you look very happy.” You cannot NOT be happy when you hear this song.
This song didn’t have such a fun start. Back in the early 1900s, “they” called it consumption. It was really just a polite word for tuberculosis. If you have ever been in or around one of the old tuberculosis sanitariums, you know what I mean when I say that these have to be the spookiest and depressing places on the planet. My theatre group used to perform at one in the Peoria area. I don’t know why anyone thought THAT was a good idea.
Anyway, that was the setting for Mr. Smith when he was sitting and writing the words to this next song. He was writing about a lovely little park by the name of Central Park in his hometown of Honesdale, PA. He was being treated in the West Mountain Sanitarium for tuberculous. If you look at the photos of the now closed West Mountain Sanitarium, it has a creep factor of a bazillion on a 1 to 10 scale. Not to mention that it gets a thumbs up for the paranormal activity.
It was in this sad place that we learned about hope and plans. The song was originally recorded by Richard Himber with his Hotel Ritz-Carlton Orchestra on RCA Bluebird. He was already making a record and had a little extra space, so he plunked this tune down as part of the studio session. It included his amazing orchestra, which consisted of people like Artie Shaw. Here is the link to his version of this cheerful song. https://youtu.be/YpHH7OBlRiY
It went on from there to be a favorite of Guy Lombardo and Johnny Mercer took it to #4 on the Billboard charts in 1946. While Christmas is NEVER mentioned, this song is considered a traditional holiday tune. It includes Parson Brown in one verse and then the snowman becomes a circus clown in another.
We all know this song from start to finish and you will be singing it before we are through with the countdown.
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring
are you listening
in the lane
snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
we'll say: No man
But you can do the job
when you're in town
Later on
we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
and pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
until the all the other kids knock him down
When it snows
ain't it thrilling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play
the Eskimo way
walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
walking in a winter wonderland
Now, to really show my age and sentimental side, here is a rendition that I normally would have passed over were it not for the death of my favorite heart throb, David Cassidy. He had the most awesome hair! I will leave it at that.
Let’s skip on over to these great handmade artists and get those last minute gifts for everyone on our gift lists.
Hand Knit Holiday Tree All Cotton Picture Dishcloth or Washcloth
Snowman Charm Bracelet
Christmas Jewelry Set
Christmas Stripes and Dots Dog Scrunchie Neck Ruffle
Classic Beauty In Technicolor Vintage Car Photograph
Long Winter Crochet Scarf - Wine Red Clusters on Pine Green - 63 Inches
Fiddlehead Fern Giclee Print From Original Painting
Crocheted Scarf Cashmere Wine Ivory ArtYarn
Yellow and Green Beaded Hoop Women's Earrings
Red Earrings for Women
Santa Christmas Key Chain, Holiday Key Ring
Merry Christmas Holiday Gift Tags with Red and Green Ribbon
Dark Teal and Gold Hamsa, Swarovski Red Coral Pearl Dangle Earrings
Embroidered HO HO HO Texas Kitchen Dish Towel
Red or Green Glass Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Sage Green Lampwork Beads Frosted Handmade Sea Glass Etched Round
Swarovski Crystal Santa Christmas Earrings
Tree of Life Earrings
Tibetan Silver Red Crystal Bracelet
Round Faceted Green Glass and Gold Beaded Holiday Christmas Bracelet
Don’t see what you are looking for? Maybe you will find it in some of the following showcases or ask one of our talented artists to design something special for you. It might not be too late to get something custom designed in time for Christmas delivery.
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O Holy Night
The First Noel
Silver Bells
Jingle Bells
O’ Come all Ye Faithful
Angels from the Realms of Glory
While the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
O Come O Come Emanuel
Angels We have Heard on High
It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas
Hurry because handmade sells out fast, and when they are gone, they are gone! Buy now.
Enjoy!
Julie
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Friday, December 1, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Rumor Has It
Since no one can actually pin down what inspired it, there are two popular beliefs around this song’s beginning. After three years of Christmas carol origins, we are now moving into more recent writings, and this is one of them.
In 1951, Meredith Wilson wrote this song, and the rumor is that it was written while staying in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in the Yarmouth Grand Hotel. The line … tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well … is believed to reference Frost Park, which is right across the street from the hotel.
The other school of thought is that the Grand Hotel mentioned is the Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, IA, which is Wilson’s hometown. It is the last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and overlooks Mason City’s central park.
This song was later added to a pre-Broadway version of Here’s Love and can be heard on the cast recording. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song in 1961 and Big Bird sang it in 1975.
Everyone loves this song, and if you spend any time walking through the malls during the holiday season, you may find yourself humming right along, if not bursting out into song. It also might be the first thing you think when you see the first snowfall of the season.
While we may never know the real inspiration for this song, we do know what this song means to us.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the Five and Ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of Hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Bonny and Ben
Dolls that will talk and go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jenn
And mom and dad can hardly wait
For school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the Carol that you sing
Right within your heart
A pair of Hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Bonny and Ben
Dolls that will talk and go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jenn
And mom and dad can hardly wait
For school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the Carol that you sing
Right within your heart, right within your heart
I know you youngsters
You have to admit, in some places, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Here to help you with your Christmas shopping are our own handmade helpers. Shop now and shop soon or miss out on some amazing handmade gifts.
Handmade Pocket Prayer Cloth
Leaf Earrings For Her
Blue Multi Tweed Cowl
Purple Textured Art Glass Plate with Gold Mica Accents,
Checkered Plaid Dog Scrunchie Neck Ruffle
Purple Flower Dangle Earrings with Chains and Swarovski Crystals
Deep Violet Purple African Daisy Photograph
Purple Swarovski Pink Beaded Dangle Women's Earrings
Amethyst Heart Earrings
Violet Purple Glass Lampwork Beads Handmade Shiny Opaque
Art Party Invitations for Boys and Girls Birthday
Purple Floral Abstract Original Watercolor Batik Painting on Rice Paper
One-of-a-Kind Dichroic Dangle Earrings
Crocheted Infant Slouchy Hat
Peace Symbol Earrings
Short Beaded Pendant Necklace Purple Pearl Mosaic Magnesite Gemstone
Genuine Amethyst and Chain with Niobium Ear Wire Handmade Earrings
Butterfly Arrowheads and Purple Amethyst Lampwork Earrings
Heart Shaped Earrings
Unique Maple Exotic Wood Dangle Earrings
Amethyst Spike Necklace and Earrings Set
Amethyst Gemstone Nugget White Freshwater Pearl Long Necklace 41 Inch
Don’t see what you are looking for? Maybe you will find it in some of the following showcases or ask one of our talented artists to design something special for you.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Here are more shopping opportunities for you:
O Holy Night
The First Noel
Silver Bells
Jingle Bells
O’ Come all Ye Faithful
Angels from the Realms of Glory
While the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
O Come O Come Emanuel
Angels We have Heard on High
Hurry because handmade sells out fast, and when they are gone, they are gone! Buy now.
Enjoy!
Julie
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