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[littlebearcrochet]

I made a little Sailor Moon doll!

Yes, I know her headband/tiara is missing and her skin is not quite right. I couldn’t find my goldenrod felt and I always forget anime characters have that peachier tone rather than straight beige.

Regardless of all that, I’m really happy with how she came out for a first attempt at such an iconic character.

[witchywomans-etsy]

Vintage inspired mountain Photo Locket - Nature Antique Style Forest Locket - Enchanting Mountain Photo Locket - Rustic Nature Keepsake https://witchywoman.etsy.com/listing/1795340647🦋🦋🦋 #etsy #etsyseller #shop #shopping #shopsmall #jewelry #necklace #etsysuccess #handmade #naturelovers #nature #handmadeisbetter #women #gifts #giftforher #gift #starseller #giftforwife 🦋🦋🦋

https://witchywoman.etsy.com/listing/1795340647%F0%9F%A6%8B%F0%9F%A6%8B%F0%9F%A6%8B

[opspro2005]

[heelanhomestead]

I’ve been organising my knitting / yarn this week and there’s so much … does anyone else end up with bags and bags of oddments. 😅 Anyway, in an attempt to control this, I’ve started weaving again. It really is a fantastic way to use up all those odds and ends. So, now I have a plan to make some kindle covers to pop in our wee shop … It’s really nice to revisit a craft I haven’t done in a while and such fun to play around with all the different colours.

I finished the first one this morning, so here’s a quick peek … 👋

www.heelanhomestead.co.uk

[theeroticmuse]

Hallo zusammen! 💖 Wer Lust hat, kann gerne mal in meinem Fanshop stöbern. 🛍️ Viel Spaß beim Entdecken! 😍

[lactaselackingfreak]

Visited my local crystal shop today ✨

[freshthoughts2020]

[walkingdetroit]

Chips and Salsa Saturday

[celestial-witchposter]

Story time: So I ran some errands over the weekend - the fun ones (plant shop for some orchid bark, and checking out some new shops that popped up recently) and I stumbled into this little metaphysical shop. The owner knew a lot of local artists I know, sold some of their merchandise as well, so we got talking.

Apparently, her shop is unique in that most of what she sells is secondhand, thoroughly cleansed, and she told me that if I had anything witchy to sell I could get a little bit of store credit, and that just about anything was welcome.

So, I noticed she was selling railroad spikes (very useful for protection, according to Hoodoo and other folk traditions), and since I live next to a long stretch of abandoned railroad tracks, I spent the evening gathering as many as I could find, which turned out to be about ten in all.

And that's how I came home to my husband, with a paper bag full of dirt, another full of bags of herbs and trinkets, and a tote bag laden with rusty railroad spikes for the shopkeep. Will update as to whether I get store credit for them!

[littlebearcrochet]

Completed a set of custom TMNT pals!

I’ve made this set a couple times before but I always sent them out and forgot to take pictures of them. 🥲 I just get so excited to send out my little babies to their forever homes!

So here’s my take on the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

I love all my TMNT babies but this rendition definitely has the most variety between brothers, which I love!

[witchywomans-etsy]

Adorable cat locket.

Adorable vintage inspired cat locket. https://witchywoman.etsy.com/listing/1758134949 🐾#etsy #etsyseller #shop #shopping #shopsmall #catlover #cat #handmadeisbetter #magical #influencer #etsyfinds #etsyshop #women #gifts #giftforher #gift #starseller #giftforwife #womensupportingwomen #handmadejewelry 🐾

[guenete]

bueno yo estare jugando a fira roblox jugazo

[heelanhomestead]

Hand Stitched Card.

Keeping Friday lighthearted … hope this wee man can bring a smile to your face. 🎈

www.heelanhomestead.co.uk

[nvdesertfox]

[downtoearthmarkets]

May the luck of the Irish be with you as St. Patrick’s Day arrives next Monday! St. Patrick's Day was originally observed in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honor of the country’s patron saint. When Irish immigrants brought their traditions to the United States, the day evolved into a secular celebration of the Emerald Isle’s culture, people and heritage marked by parades, music, dancing, green attire, and a host of special Irish food and drinks.

Whatever your plans for this fun and festive holiday weekend, your Down to Earth farmers market will have an array of locally grown, sourced and produced goodies to make your St. Paddy’s Day spread as green, jolly and delicious as can be!

Irish Breakfast What better way to kick off your celebrations than a traditional Irish breakfast? This tasty meal likely evolved from its close counterpart, the full English breakfast, that became popular during the Victorian era with farm laborers needing substantial and energy-rich sustenance to fuel their grueling day’s work. The hearty fare typically features bacon, eggs, sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, fried potatoes, and black and white pudding served with a side of soda bread or brown bread for soaking up the juices. The full Irish breakfast is a symbol of Irish hospitality and considered a great way to start the day on a strong note.

Your St. Paddy’s Day classic Irish breakfast will have extra appeal when this recipe is made with pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed meat and fresh, local veggies from the farmers market:

Ingredients for 2 servings:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 Goode & Local by Don Rodrigo Mangalitsa pork sausages

4 rashers Goode & Local by Don Rodrigo hickory-smoked bacon

1 large Jersey Farm Produce hothouse tomato

1 cup Mushrooms.NYC King Oyster mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon Maplebrook Farm butter

2 potato cakes made with Halal Pastures Farm potatoes

Wave Hill Breads brown bread, for toast

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Irish Stew The first Irish stew recipe dates to the 1600s when this simple, rustic preparation was made with just mutton, potatoes, and onions by shepherds and rural farmers who could access only a few ingredients but needed a hearty and nourishing meal. While it has evolved and adapted over time to include a variety of ingredients and cooking methods like in this recipe, it remains a classic dish to serve on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you’re craving warming winter comfort food.

Irish Pies Pies have long been a part of Irish culinary tradition as a way to celebrate the bounty of the land while using up leftover ingredients, making them a practical and economical option. Noble Pies has a full menu of festive St. Paddy's Day-themed pies and traditional Irish goodies to make your life as easy as pie this weekend! Place your pre-order on their website for these delectable sweet and savory options:

Corned Beef & Cabbage

Onion & Leek Quiche

Sweet Leprechaun Pie

Green Key Lime Cream Pie

Green Chocolate Cream Pie

Irish Oatmeal Scones

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Coffee The Irish Coffee was born on a dark and stormy winter’s night in 1942 at Foynes Airbase on the wild west coast of Ireland. At that time, the airbase was a key refueling depot and stop-off for civilian air travel between Europe and the Americas, often welcoming Hollywood celebrities and other high-profile passengers. An airport restaurant was created to cater for these dignitaries who were often midway through their long journeys and in need of refreshments.

That famous night a passenger plane destined for New York was forced to return to Foynes due to severe weather over the Atlantic before making another flight attempt the next day. Upon hearing of the aircraft’s imminent return, head chef and bartender Joe Sheridan hastily prepared coffees mixed with brown sugar, Irish whiskey and cream to revive and comfort the cold and weary passengers. After sipping on the warming elixir, one of the passengers piped up and asked, “Are these Brazilian coffees?” to which Sheridan replied “No, they’re Irish coffees!”. And thus, the legend of Irish Coffee was born.  

Add some pep to your step this St. Patrick’s Day with this classic Irish coffee recipe featuring the bold flavor of Cano Coffee Company’s dark roast to offset and complement a shot of strong Irish whiskey. Cano Coffee Company’s beans are grown on small, family-owned microlots in the high mountains of El Huila, Colombia and roasted in New York. Their beans are handpicked at the fully developed stage by experienced cafeteros, then spring water washed and sundried to perfection.

Ingredients

1 cup hot, black, freshly brewed Cano Coffee Company Midtown Rush Dark

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 shot Irish whiskey of your choosing

Double cream

Directions

Heat a tall, traditional Irish coffee glass with boiling water.

Pour away the water, add the brown sugar and coffee and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Add a shot of whiskey to the coffee and stir slowly to mix.

Using a jug with a thin spout, pour cream slowly over the back of a warm spoon onto the coffee without breaking the surface until you reach the rim of the glass.

While you’re busy enjoying these classic Irish delights, we hope you find your lucky four-leafed clover and pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We look forward to seeing you in the farmers market.

[freshthoughts2020]