Fantastic Feature Friday...ScrapHappyLyrebird

Today's Fantastic Feature is Scrap Happy Lyrebird. A wonderful new Etsian whom I have had the pleasure to come to know.

Tess of Scrap Happy Lyrebird is a Decoupage Artist. Here is a little of what she has to say about her craft:

"I began decoupaging after I envisioned a special card box for my wedding, but couldn't find one anywhere. I covered an entire wood chest with vintage ephemera and fell in love with the process."


"My pieces are made with a mix of authentic vintage ephemera from my antiquing trips, scrap-booking materials, and odds and ends that strike my fancy from around the house. I spend a lot of time trying to evoke a certain feeling from the past with each of my pieces, and making sure that each little scrap adds its own unique quality."

"I love decoupaging boxes in particular because of the endless possibilities they present; they can be secret hiding places for little treasures, repositories for love letters, or lovely presentations for a special gift."

Please visit Tess at Scrap Happy Lyrebird, http://www.scraphappylyrebird.etsy.com.

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Today is also the day that I announce the winner of my weekly giveaway.

And the winner is..................Jewelry of Note..................

Congratulations!! I hope you enjoy your "Sample Tea Chest" from Teaman.

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Thanks so much for blogging in this week. Please join me on Marvelous Monday to check out my new giveaway. I hope you all have a Fantastic Friday and fantastic weekend.

Cheers and Blessings,

Twilight Thursday...Countdown to Eclipse

I've changed my Thursday theme to "Twilight Thursday". I am a huge Twilight fan and I know that many of you out there are as well. If there is anything you would like to know about or see regarding Twilight, please let me know by leaving your query or idea in the comments section.

Only 40 days until the Twilight Saga continues with the release of Eclipse, the third movie in the Twilight series. Check out my new Eclipse Countdown Counter, located in the left column. And here is a little preview to tempt you:



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Please don't forget about my giveaway of Teaman's, http://www.teaman.etsy.com, "Tea Sampler Chest". Today is your last day to enter. Winner will be drawn at 12:01 a.m. and announced in my Fantastic Feature Friday blog.

Teaman's Tea Sampler Chest is the perfect taster pack for the tea lover. This beautiful black lacquer wood tea chest contains 75 tea bags in 15 of the most popular flavors of tea: Peppermint, Blueberry and Blackberry, Mandarin Orange and Mango, Chai Black, Earl Grey, China Green, Strawberry, Citrus White, Vanilla, Apricot, Raspberry, Chamomile, Darjeeling/Ceylon, Apple/Cinnamon Spiced Green, and Orange Spice Green.

There can be only one lucky winner but I do have numerous ways for you to enter and to earn lots of ballots. So, here is how to enter:

1. Follow my blog ~ 1 entry
2. Comment on today's blog post ~ 2 entries (be sure to leave contact link)
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook Fan Page ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your facebook page link in the comments section so that I may fan you)
4. Twitter about this giveaway ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your twitter link in the comments section so that I may follow you)
5. Purchase from my shop ~ 5 entries (no minimum required) (please copy your transaction into the comments section for valid entry)
6. All of the above ~ 10 entries

So...if you do ALL 6 of the above you will have a total of 20 entries to win Teaman's "Tea Sampler Chest". Best of luck to all.

Thanks for blogging in. I hope you all have a thrilling Thursday. Please be sure to blog in tommorrow for my Fantastic Feature Friday and the winner of Teaman's Sample Tea Chest.

Cheers and Blessings,

It's Travel Tuesday...Come Fly With Me to Bora Bora

Travel Tuesday is the day of dreams. Imagine that money is not an hinderance, where would you travel to. Today, let us fly off to the Maru Spa located in Bora Bora of the French Polynesian Islands.

Discover the only treetop Spa in Polynesia, the Marù Spa welcomes you to this lush environment of the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa. Located on a secluded motu in the middle of the most beautiful lagoon in the world, it is situated on the beachfront, surrounded with exotic basins, waterfalls and gorgeous lilies, in a peaceful and serene decor marked with Polynesian wisdom.

Masterfully designed with hardwood floors, bamboo and stone décor; high up in the midst of two giant Banyan trees are wooden cabins, containing hidden treatment rooms. Listen to the soft breeze of the wind passing through the leaves. A quartzite bath on the ground floor, welcomes you for a rich bath with coconut milk and fresh local flowers—a pure romantic relaxing moment. Our private independent suite offers a couple massage-rooms as well as a “rain shower,” for a traditional massage, a natural scrub or a vegetal wrap.

Marù Spa’s Polynesian influence echoes throughout with their signature spa products created especially for guests of the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa. Locals have retained the knowledge of using plants, flowers and specific fruits, such as the Noni, for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The Tahitian recipes, like the Monoï oil, are known and used all around the world for their benefits to hair and skin.


The mission at Marù Spa is to offer you an authentic and holistic Polynesian experience. Their therapists are influenced by Maohi culture and tradition; their aim is to meet your expectations and offer you renewal of your MIND, BODY and SOUL, whether alone, as a couple or a family.

The resort has 44 Over-the-Water Bungalows lined along three walkways arrayed from the beach over the lagoon. Each bungalow is furnished with a king or two twin beds and a private deck from where steps lead directly into the lagoon. The beautiful underwater sea life can be admired or fed through the illuminated glass-topped coffee table.

Each bungalow is built in the traditional Polynesian style with thatched roofs made from pandanus leaves. Inside it features, high-polished Yucca wood floors, Kaori wood walls, Kohu wood floor-to-ceiling louvers and timber blinds, authentic local-style furnishings, a two-meter couch in the living room, air conditioning, a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower and double basins, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, private safe, television, DVD player, tea & coffee making facilities, ceiling fan, direct dial phone and iron & iron board.

And why not take advantage of their Canoe Breakfast delivered right to your private deck. A canoe outrigger, manned with Tahitian staff will set up this delightful breakfast of Coffe, Tea and/or Hot Chocolate; Fruits Platter; Pastries; Butter, Jam and Cheese; Scrambled Eggs; Fruit Juice and a 1/2 bottle of champagne.

These and many other amenities await you at the Maru Spa where Polynesian service will make you feel welcomed and at home in their lush paradise.

To experience a hint of this Polynesian wonder, I invite you to come by Ethereal Beginnings ( http://etherealbeginnings.etsy.com ) and pick up your jar of Tahitian Vanilla Body Butter. Paradise in a jar!! A complex, exotic fragrance. Rich and creamy nuances of vanilla with a hint of heavenly tropical flowers. ( http://www.etsy.com/listing/46811489/body-butter-tahitian-vanilla-free ) for only $11.99 (free shipping)!!

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Please don't forget about my giveaway of Teaman's, http://www.teaman.etsy.com, "Tea Sampler Chest".

Teaman's Tea Sampler Chest is the perfect taster pack for the tea lover. This beautiful black lacquer wood tea chest contains 75 tea bags in 15 of the most popular flavors of tea: Peppermint, Blueberry and Blackberry, Mandarin Orange and Mango, Chai Black, Earl Grey, China Green, Strawberry, Citrus White, Vanilla, Apricot, Raspberry, Chamomile, Darjeeling/Ceylon, Apple/Cinnamon Spiced Green, and Orange Spice Green.

There can be only one lucky winner but I do have numerous ways for you to enter and to earn lots of ballots. Entries for this giveaway are accepted until Thursday, May 20th at 11:59 (EST). So, here is how to enter:

1. Follow my blog ~ 1 entry
2. Comment on my blog ~ 2 entries (be sure to leave contact link)
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook Fan Page ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your facebook page link in the comments section so that I may fan you)
4. Twitter about this giveaway ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your twitter link in the comments section so that I may follow you)
5. Purchase from my shop ~ 5 entries (no minimum required) (please copy your transaction into the comments section for valid entry)
6. All of the above ~ 10 entries

So...if you do ALL 6 of the above you will have a total of 20 entries to win Teaman's "Tea Sampler Chest". AND...if you do ALL 6 everyday you will have a total of 80 entries, woo hoo!! Best of luck to all.

Thanks for blogging in. I hope you all have a great Tuesday filled with dreams come true. Tomorrow we will be going back to Bora Bora for a Polynesian Wedding on our Wedding Wednesday!!

Cheers and Blessings,

It's Marvelous Monday...Giveaway and Tootin' My Horn

And what a Marvelous Monday it is!!

I was so excited to get a message from Donna of DZ Fantasy, letting me know that she had featured me on her blog. She even interviewed me!! ;D I want to thank Donna for featuring me. She is a lovely etsian with a great heart. Please visit her blog at http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com/2010/05/featured-etsy-shop-ethereal.html.
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Another wonderful thing that happened to me this past weekend!! I am now an official member of the EGG (Etsy Goodie Goodies) Team. I am so excited to be a part of this team and there is a featured seller giveaway happening on our team blog. Please hop on over to enter to win, http://etsygoodiegoodiesteam.blogspot.com/.
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I'm also so excited to announce this week's giveaway. My Fantastic Feature Friday was Teaman, http://www.teaman.etsy.com, and I am pleased to be giving away his "Tea Sampler Chest".

Teaman's Tea Sampler Chest is the perfect taster pack for the tea lover. This beautiful black lacquer wood tea chest contains 75 tea bags in 15 of the most popular flavors of tea: Peppermint, Blueberry and Blackberry, Mandarin Orange and Mango, Chai Black, Earl Grey, China Green, Strawberry, Citrus White, Vanilla, Apricot, Raspberry, Chamomile, Darjeeling/Ceylon, Apple/Cinnamon Spiced Green, and Orange Spice Green.

There can be only one lucky winner but I do have numerous ways for you to enter and to earn lots of ballots. Entries for this giveaway are accepted until Thursday, May 20th at 11:59 (EST). So, here is how to enter:

1. Follow my blog ~ 1 entry
2. Comment on my blog ~ 2 entries (be sure to leave contact link)
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook Fan Page ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your facebook page link in the comments section so that I may fan you)
4. Twitter about this giveaway ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your twitter link in the comments section so that I may follow you)
5. Purchase from my shop ~ 5 entries (no minimum required) (please copy your transaction into the comments section for valid entry)
6. All of the above ~ 10 entries

So...if you do ALL 6 of the above you will have a total of 20 entries to win Teaman's "Tea Sampler Chest". AND...if you do ALL 6 everyday you will have a total of 80 entries, woo hoo!! Best of luck to all.

Thanks for blogging in. I hope you all have a Marvelous Monday. Come fly with me tomorrow for Travel Tuesday!!

Cheers and Blessings,

Fantastic Feature Friday...Tim the Teaman

Happy Fantastic Friday!! Every Friday I feature a fantastic etsian. If you would like to be featured please convo me at http://www.etherealbeginnings.etsy.com/ or leave a comment here on my blog.
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Today's Fantastic Feature is Teaman. Teaman has amazing hand blended teas in both tea bags and loose tea. Here's a little more about him from his bio:

"I am originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I relocated to the US in 1996. I reside in the quaint little town of Howell, Michigan. I have a great wife, two wonderful daughters and a pug."

"I take great pride in my tea products and feel that customer service is my top priority. I have worked with the production and custom blending of tea for years and I am quite confident you will love my items. My tea is bagged with the highest quality tea paper providing great flow through ability yet prohibits product dispersion keeping its contents intact. Whether it is Assam, Ceylon, Kenyan, Chinese, Indian or Japanese, my teas are always fresh and are of the highest quality. Hand blended with real fruit, spices, roots, or beans then enhanced by adding flavor flakes. A fairly unique process which sets my teas apart. It is like flavor crystals that enhance the flavors of the fruit and spices. Along the lines of flavor crystals when added to chewing gum. The crystals flavor is dispersed with the addition of boiling water filling your cup with robust flavor!"

Tim says, "Tea really is the best thing you can put in your body! I invite you to take a minute and read some healthy facts about tea. A cure for most ailments and a step in the right direction for anyone looking to cut their caffeine intake or rid their diet of sodas. Also helps reduce wrinkles!

www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.htm

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051117174842.htm

http://www.realage.com/tips/smooth-your-skin-with-a-cup-of-this

"Don't forget most of my teas can be enjoyed iced as well. Follow the same method as if you were making hot tea, using approx. 5 teabags for a gallon pitcher. Add boiling water to teabags and let cool. After cooled, remove teabags and pour into individual serving, then add sweetener, stir and add ice."

Teaman offers over 35 varieties of teas and they are beautifully packaged in a variety of ways. Please visit Tim's shop at http://www.teaman.etsy.com . He is offering some amazing deals starting at $1, $2, and $3. So, come on over and have a cup of tea.
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Today is also the day I announce the winner of my weekly giveaway. I would like to say thank you so much to all who participated. We are definitely growing and I love reading all your comments :D

And the winner of this week's giveaway is......ScrapHappyLyreBird......hope you enjoy shopping with your $20 Gift Certificate!!

Thanks so much everyone for blogging in. Be sure to come see me on Marvelous Monday for the start of a new week and a new giveaway!! It's going to be marvelous so don't miss out!!

Cheers and Blessings,