I listed a new pair of earrings last night and I sold a pair of earrings too. Woo Hoo!!
Here are my new pretties. They are very sleek and lightweight - perfect to pair with your little black dress.
I also got a new Treasury West late last night. The last one I made didn't really get much time because the West was down for a day or so...
California Love
Santogold is my new favorite music artist. She is so fresh and new - I can't stop listening! She has a new video out for her first single, L.E.S. Artistes.
I hope you like it as much as I do.
Awesome Falafel Recipe - We LOVE this recipe and make it in our house all the time. I know there are a lot of variations of falafel recipes. Which one is your favorite?
Ingredients
1 cup dried chickpeas or canned
1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper
4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon baking powder
4-6 tablespoons flour
Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Chopped tomato for garnish
Shredded lettuce for garnish
Diced onion for garnish
Tahina sauce or yogurt
Pita bread
Preperation
1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches. Let soak overnight, then drain. Or use canned chickpeas, drained.
2. Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper and garlic. Process until blended but not pureed.
3. Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands. Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
4. Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts.
5. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little flour. Then fry about 6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Stuff half a pita with falafel balls, chopped tomatoes, onion, lettuce or any veggie that sounds good to you. Drizzle with tahina or yogurt, whichever you like better or have on hand.
We were driving the other day and saw one of those airplanes that write and draw things in the sky.
It took a little while to figure of what we were looking at. Once I realized what it was - it made me laugh out loud. It was so unexpected and cute. 
I'm sure the pilot was warming up or practicing, although I guess it's not impossible for someone to request a giant smiley face be air painted in the sky.
After a few seconds, the wind started to kick up a little and the smiley face started to look sort of evil and sinister.
Luckily, we were just passing through....
My new Treasury West dedicated to California Crafter's Club of Etsy (CCCOE) and all things California. Of course.
My last Treasury West was kind of robbed, because The West was down. Hopefully we will be without anymore technical difficulties.
California Dreamin'
Treasuries have turned into a major addiction. I get a crazy adrenaline rush watching the minutes count down, waiting for the open Treasury slot to open up.
It is like waiting for Christmas morning to come.
So this new Treasury West is fully dedicated to all things California Crafters Club of Etsy (CCCOE).
CCCOE all in White
CCCOE is a force to reckon with. These lovely ladies snatch up more Treasuries than any other street team. I can't keep up with all of them - which is super fantastic.
I was featured in 2 more just today. If I'm not careful, my ego may become slightly inflated.
Come on Eileen Too Loo Rye Aye!
Film Noire a la Hitchcock
A very special thank you to Tresijas and phydeaux for including my jewelry in their beautifully curated Treasuries.
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