On The Road Again

Hello all.

So where has Anvil been?  What has she been up to?  Not favoriting all of the beautiful things we've been making.  Not even any pinning?  What's up with that?!  Oddly quiet in Anvil land, eh?  Hmmm, more on that in a minute...

First,

THANK YOU for your comments everyone.  You are certainly an entertaining bunch.  I thoroughly enjoy your thoughts and  insights. 
This is what I've learned from your comments on the last post.....Beatn's IPad ate her angels.  I understand...my IPad eats letters and sometimes whole words.  But not angels.  That I know of.  For those of you who have wondered at my inability to spell, that xplains it. 
Numinosity continues to grow no moss under her wandering feet and still manages to list 100 things a week! 
Thanks to 13 and Petra, for sourcing Belle Armoire Jewelry and Dorlands in the UK.  (Petra also manages to list mega amounts.  In spite of moving.  Sheesh.  You're making me look bad)
We've all delightfully realized that Pipn's amazing talent is equally matched by her genuine modesty and refreshing lack of ego.
Coffeefreak's humorous little lizard girl is kind, and Coffeefreak herself always seems to have the clever quip at the ready 
Fanci, along with Pinky and the Brain is taking over the world.
Cat, so very sorry that I didn't mention you by name when mentioning your fantastic felt article.  Raida had an extra bonus of seeing her beautiful headpins featured in Pipn's article. 
The lovely comments from Flotsam, Lucie, Juliette, Gallery 13, Quisnam and Bond girl are very much appreciated. 
A warm welcome to Barry, Patty, Kira, Claire and Shel.  Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.   I think that some of you that I've just welcomed, have visited and commented previously.  Apologies, if so, my brain is on overload, explanation to follow.......
All of you are so supportive and encouraging to one another. It's a pleasure to work amongst you.

So what's been going on?.......

THE NEVER-ENDING HOUSE SELLING SAGA IS OVER!

 

FINALLY!

 

It's been one un-anticipated delay after another.
after another....
and another....
yes, and even more after those.

Phew!

Done!

Fini!

YAY!

 

 

 

Today the second most interesting man in the world and I were supposed to leave Illinois behind and head down to our new destination of...........

Texas!
Yeehaw!


Where apparently, feral hogs are taking over the state.

except for guys like these keeping them in check

 

(hey guys, don't know who you are and hope you don't mind a cameo appearance in my blog)

 

 

 

Woohoo.

Hot Diggety Dog.

Surely there are other exciting things happening in Texas.
Will keep you posted as I discover them.

So how do I have time to post a blog in the middle of a move?

If you watch the news, you all might have heard of a little kink in the works....
a hurricane named Isaac.

Supposed to be treacherous weather on most of our journey there today,

 so we've decided to delay departure until tomorrow.
So here I sit with a free day and no million things calling for me to attend to them.
Cuz they're all done and I'm officially homeless.

hmmmm, sun's out and it looks pretty nice.  Did they get it wrong?

Or did we get it wrong and should have left today as planned?
 Hoping the threat of tornados and heavy rains en route is over tomorrow.

 

"The man" says we'll look like the

Beverly Hillbillies as we're rolling down the road.

Both cars packed to the brim.
I think he might just be right.

Anyway,

The adventure continues.....

my nuerotransmitters will continue to misfire for the time being
as I try to find a house in Texas and move into it.
EGADS!
MAKE THE MADNESS STOP!!!!
Ok, so maybe it's not quite that dramatic of an undertaking.
For some people anyway, (Petra)
who seem to be able to find a house, buy it, move in, and be back up to speed in a week.
That's just not normal.
You hear me people  (Petra)?
It's supposed to take months and be torturous, I tell you!
 
 

I do have some tools and supplies packed up to help me

retain (regain) my sanity while in temporary housing.

What's that you say?

Too late?!

Well maybe.....

at least I'll be able to amuse myself, if not you.

 

Since I've been doing all things "house" and no things "jewelry"

I looked through my Pinterest page

and pulled out some of my fav jewelry displays

to share with you.

 

I aoplogize that I don't have the originators info with the picture to credit them.

Please visit my Pinterest page

(button above right on sidebar)

and scroll through my "likes",

"Creative Minds, Spaces And Displays"

And "More Creative Minds, Spaces And Displays" boards

to be able to click through to the originator of each photo.
I don't normally post other people's photos or works without checking with them
and/or giving them credit.
Please give me a hollar if you know the name behind the image,
  and if it's your image and you would like me to remove it, more than happy to oblige.
It is after all your image and rather than trying to appropriate it, my intent is to share the beauty of what you do through my blog.


here, feast your eyes....

Fancy smancy and I love it!

Don't toss that old lamp, turn it into an interesting display!

So sweet

LOVE THIS!
Now to make myself one.

Furniture legs,
yes, I did just give away a whole box of these in my move.
Can't take everything, (though I did try).

Bicycle seat necklace displays!
Whoda thunk it?!

Great use of vertical space.
So many interesting layers and levels for your eye to travel.

Wonderful.

This one I'm definately going to do.
I kept all of my clipboards.
Because I need another project, don't you think?

A bicycle wheel mounted on a piano stool thingy.
See the nuerotransmitter problem rearing it's ugly head?
I really do think moving gives people brain mush.
Except for Petra.

Love Love Love

Oohh Oohh call me call me.
Can't you see me waving my arm in the air here teach?
Brain mush.

Fabulous!

A visual feast.

Brooch booty.
Yes you younguns, booty used to mean a haul of treasure as in
Pirate's Booty.

Great display.
Love the use of different sizes of mannequins in the vintage trunk.

An old door knocker turned into a perfect jewel holder though it was
referred to as a soap dish.
Nope, I see jewels.
Of course I always see jewels..... (mushy mush)

Clever idea.
 And why can't I remember whose work this is when I know whose work this is?!  ack!
I think I might put a classic statue head atop of it, well if I could figure out how to attach it,
which I can't.
  Never mind, the doll head is a stroke of brilliance!

More brilliance.  A bakers rack with trays.
Kudos to whoever thought of this.
I can't even imagine how much you could store in this,
all within sight and easy to access.
Oh interesting man, I would kind of like this...
anniversary possibly?
Forego the tools this year?  eh? eh?
I know, who asks for a bakers rack for an anniversary gift?
I do. Sigh.  Runny mush.

A hardware cloth dress to hang things from.
I'm seeing so many possibilities.

Simple elegance.

What a great and versatile show display.

Silverware!

Beautiful display.

 

 

 

 

 

This is so cool.  Displays made from books.

LOVE this!

 

 

 

 

 

A simpler book display version.

This would make transporting jewelry to shows so much easier and quicker to set up.
Gonna give this a try.

Hope you've enjoyed seeing these gorgeous display ideas from these
talented yet, sadly, uncredited  people.

Hoping you all have a smarvelous week or two, as the case may be.


I would like to leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy
with this mental image

but no,
I feel more like this when I'm in the process of moving,
no kidding.  hahahahaha
So I shall leave you with this visual
till next time......

Adios