hawt leopard shorts!

Sexy Purple Leopard Print ShortsHigh waisted and hot! There a slight stains inside them but are fresh and like new.

Price: $17 and $1.50 shipping for States and Canada

Size: 5/6 or Small

Brand: XOXO

Buy em here: http://shopmermaidscloset.blogspot.com

Mmm Normal?

Me and Alison went to our weight watchers meeting this morning and I lost 2.6 lbs! Yay! Alison and I are complete crazies together and usually almost swerve off the road when we drive together. Also we get dirty looks from our abnormally loud laughter. Meh, can't win em all! Here's a video she took of me dancing to Belinda Carlisle (on vinyl!)! Mmm yes, so very normal!

Guess what?! You can buy the shoes here!

The Old Man On One Knee

a blog post I wrote in the winter of 2005
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yesterday while working i drove by on a sidestreet, an old man in the corner of my eye. he was positioned with his head down, on one knee, crouched, as if he had fallen, unable to get footing to get up again. i drove on a couple of ft, to see in the rear view if he would get up his own. i don't like to help old people unless they really need it, i cannot imagine how difficult it must be for them to constantly depend on everyone for help. its an awful thing.

anyways, i reversed. stopped, got out and ran over to him. his old hand was in the snow keeping him up. it was like he had been there for 10 mins. i grabbed him under his arm, as his right leg seemed to crack back into place from its crooked bend. easily i pulled him up. he was a wearing a beige coat, a hat, he had a big nose and glasses. regularly overweight and somewhat hunched. he was not overly thankful, not rude either...just silently grateful it seemed.

i persistently offered to put the mail in the mail box for him(he was stuck in the snow bank because he tried to climb it to put his mail in the box)..finally he let me. then i led him back slowly to the van to drive him home. he sat cozilly and safetly in the passenger seat. looking ahead.

his poor leg. i backed up the van about 4 houses and drove in. walked him to the side door where we spent at least 7 mins trying to open his frozen door. it was the kind of lock where there's bottons with a code you have to press. he couldn't see and his hands, i could tell were numb. i asked what the code was. bottom, two up, then in between them. over and over we tried. "my wife's in bed, she would'nt be able to come up".

i heard an engine, and ran out to the driveway where his 50'ish son was walking out of his car. he thanked me after the old man said "i fell". i walked away..

for those 15 mins i was in his lost and cruel world. where his once strong and sinewy fingers would have carried his wife and held her like a lion. i pictured his once laughing and cheerful wife in bed, curled up in a nightmare. then his son, who obviously lived upstairs from them and caretakes them.

it was a very nice neighborhood. the richest one in waterloo. for that i was thankful. they probably have good health care. next to animal abuse, looking into elderly people's eyes is the hardest thing for me to stomach.
i know he'll remember...i'll remember. i jsut can't beleive how sick this world is. there is so much we don't know. thank goodness or i think we'd all go mad.

Nostalgic Tunes

Wanted to share some of my fav somewhat-obscure tunes of the past. Most are songs my dad introduced to me.

I've always had a soft spot for old school Tom Cochrane, aka: Red Rider. Tom's voice is very similar to my dad's, and maybe that's why his music is so nostalgic. Dad has always played guitar and wrote his own music. There's nothing better than harmonizing to the songs he's been singing my whole life.



Tom Petty has some lifechanging songs. This one is perfect to me. It's so sexy.


Jackson Browne drips with memories. Every album is gold. Running on Empty is best, listened to on vinyl though. Oh and he just happens to be HOT.


Dire Straits-don't focus on the hits. Cause honestly, they sort of suck. The songs that never made it will change your view of them, and knock you down to your knees.

My Etsy Favs Of The Moment!

Here are some listings I like to stare at for long periods of time and feel fulfilled. That's right, damn well satisfied. Perfection, pretty much.

Loneliness, is such a waste of time - 8x12 fine art print
by AmelieAPoulain

(My favourite shop of the moment as well)

Black and Creme Collared Playsuit
by imyourpresent

Tulle Ballerina Wedding Corset Gown with Applique Front Custom Sized and You Choose Colors
by battyazac

Ophelia Dreams 4x6 Metallic
by mfayrephotography

Underwater (5 x 7)
by TSURUFOTO

What my dreams are made of

Blueberryshoes Newsss

Its been a busy week thus far, with winning 2 alchemy bids and 2 days of thrifting :D Here's what's uppp!

A customer contacted me about creating an illustration based on The Happy Prince story. I almost fell off my chair, since it's my favourite tragedy in the world. Oscar Wilde is one of my ultimate writers and has always been able to conjure of feelings of beauty, sadness and longing inside me. I'm going to go for this sort of style...

I will also be starting on an embroidery project. A silhouette of a couple at their wedding. It'll be pretty cool. I'll show you once I'm done!

Check out it out! Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks RECORD! I go thrifting with my friend Alison and she always heads straight for the records. We have the same taste in music pretty much, as well as the amount of passion for it. Anytime she found a good one I'd hear her screech aloud. We always sort of make a scene together, since we're both completely crazy and hyper when we're with eachother.

Anyways, she found this for me and we both just stared at eachother for like a minute in shock. Better yet, she found TWO in one day! So the one that's in tip top shape is for sale in the shop, and the other is mine to keep. P.S. Bella Donna's cover picture is inspired by a dream Stevie had of her, a parrot, her crystal ball and tambourine.

But the back of the record is my favourite image everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! LOOK!

align="center">Check out my latest bow creation! It's outrageous, pretty much. Perfect for the lolita who loves metallics and making a statement! It's sort of like a spaceage Lady Gaga!


Here's my newest fabric necklace in the works. It was sooo fun to create. I wanna make a million more!! I'm thinking of adding a ribbon as a way of doing it up.

Here is my favourite find of the last two days. These 80's rock star boots are out of this world hot. They're a little too snug for me. Size 6.5, if you're curious!! They're vintage 9 West!


Also some new fabrics added to the Create Your Own Hair Bow listing! Mix and match away!


Here's a cute lil' trinket box I found too! Its up in the shop if you're interested!

Here's my latest vlog, check out some scarves that I found too..

Me, back then

After much searching I found my old livejournal. I had lost it and neglected it when I decided to change my view of life in general. Things got too dark and I threw out all of the books, music, etc that brought out the desperate side. I'm sort of all or nothing that way. I did so much writing in the mid 2000's.

I'm glad that I found it, and wanted to share a few posts with you. As you get older you view things in a different way. You no longer feel helpless. That is why I feel I'll never write the same again. Here are some entries I found and wanted to share. I'll continually share more every week or so.


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untitled
i used to take two baths a day.
i'd push my ankles together
and sleep under the top of the hot waterfor up to a minute...
silently still as death.
i wrote stories
of owning the sea
taking my place in and out
running from the seamen
unable to run to shore.
my hair was so long
and my thin arms bare and sore.
i would stare into old paintings
trying to memorize every part
every color.
death, my bride
he said
swim to me
let me enfold you
here i am
here i am
and the color would drip away
and leave the world black and white

A pic i made of throwing everything away

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Suzanne


oh i wear my arms on my sleeve
i say no to you the color Red
go away
cuz your a time of life passed away.
fade away go away.
i dont want to talk about love or lack thereof.
it makes me speak like a speaker
and i dont like putting things in a nutshell
just because.
lighten up i say
lighten up okay?
my arm is on my sleeve
i need you to believe
i forced the dark times
to fade.


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Untiltled

a wolf was playing piano
and it sounded so beautiful
that when i walked in
and he turned around with ravenous eyes
i said
you can eat me now.

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Sibylle Baier

Recently I have discovered Sibylle Baier and her one and only album Colour Green; a compilation of tracks which were recorded on reel to reel tapes back in the 70's. Years later, her son Robby was awesome enough to release the old recordings for the world to fall in love with in 2006. A folk goddess, is how I would sum her up.

The album features her velvety voice, deep, dark lyrics and an out-of-tune guitar. Colour Green takes lo-fi to a whole other level. Robby also runs the simple Sibylle website, and lets us know that she has no interest her recent accolades. With a disdain for computers and fame, the most she knows about her works' recognition is handed to her in stories from her friends and family.

This is writing, creating, dying music. Enjoy

Sibylle Baier - The End

Sibylle Baier - I Lost Something In The Hills

Sibylle and Robby

"Beautiful" a lil' video I made

Though my teen years saw their good measure of hard times, I look back on them with a fondness. I remember all the adventures and laughter, just like it was yesterday. Now I'm 25, and haven't changed much-but do realize how fast time passes! I came across an old cartoon slideshow I made in 2005, which was called "Beautiful", while shovelling through old blogs and such. It's a cute little piece and I wanted to share it with you all. I added some pics at the end to show you my best friends, all of whom I still keep in touch with even though I live thousands of miles away from now. They're in Ontario, me in Florida. We miss eachother so much. So this is for them...hope you like it!

One of the girlies in the video is on Etsy!
Haley: http://ohvotrecoeur.etsy.com I will be doing a fun lil' interview with her very soon!!

Remember to always look back on hard times as lessons and experience. Focus on the laughter and freedom and fun. Keep positive and you will always be heading in the right direction. Oh and eat a cupcake and drink tea with your girlfriends-they're SOOO important in your life!!!!

Stuff I Really Want...

I love window shopping on Etsy. In fact, "Favourite'ing" is my one of my fav ways to spend Etsy time. Here are some of my recent obessions. Lately my taste has been split in half between sugary sweet and rock n roll. I can't get enough of shabby chic-lolita, deep plum-purples, rock n roll style and leopard print. Give me ruffles, block print, iridescence and edge!

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Alice's Dream by BuffaloHeart

Farmhouse Kitchen Essentials Towel Set by NestaHome

Harlowe, Retro Glam Vintage Rhinestone Earrings by laralewis

Lethe Leather Corset 2 sizes 19-27 inch by AntisepticFashion

I SHALL SHOWER YOU WITH LOVE by kilsook

leopard print leggings by SewOeno

Lovely Vintage Boho 1980s Strapless Floral Pink Pastels Laura Ashley Dress Womens XS/S
by greasywaitress

White TIGER. 1980s Tiny sweater top -SX-S-M by tractordog

Vintage Rhinestone Wreath and Tiny Bows Post Earrings, Holiday by laralewis

Good Morning Heartache by socharmed

The Sailor and the Peasant Dress - (top only) - xs, small, medium, large, plus size -by DreamsAndOutfits

VELVET Rhinestones Vintage art shoes by helenaaleixoglamour

AVANT GARDE 1980s CONTEMPO cropped sweater by RetroLane

The Library

The library has always been such a comforting place to go, for me. Since I was just a baby, mom would always take us. I loved searching for picture books about animals, and as I got older-great fiction novels and biographies. It's always so peaceful and inspiring. The smell of a library is also nostalgic, and brings an unparalleled calmness to my heart.


Today was Phil's day off, so we went together to our library. I got a bunch of healthy cookbooks, and Margaret Atwood novels. One of them, Handmaid's Tale is in my top 5 fav books of all time. Oryx and Crake will be the first one I read however. Apparently it's deep and perfect. Atwood is a Canadian writer and poet, and creates wonderful sci-fi fantasy fiction and other painfully honest work. Painful in the good way of course. Be sure to check her out!

The Library on Etsy
(click on pics to see listings)

Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup-My Hearty Recipe!

Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup

I whipped this up for us when we were sick, as I've heard spice is great to clean you out. The flavours are refreshing and the textures, hearty. This is a great standby recipe to have around, and is fitting for the cold weather. Versatile enough that you can add or take out any veggies you want! This pot serves up to 5 or 6 people. Or if you're like me, you'll have it a few days in a row ;)

Ingredients

-3 Carrots, peeled and sliced
-1/2 Onion, chopped
-1 Green pepper, chopped
-2 Cups broccoli, pieced apart
-1 Cup frozen peas
-1 Cup frozen corn

-1 Large can of plum tomatoes
-1 Can of kidney beans, drained
-1 Can of chicken stock
-1-3 cups tomato juice (enough to cover all veggies)
-3 or 4 chicken breasts, chopped into chunks

-Salt, Pepper, garlic salt
-3-5 Tablespoons of chili powder
-3-5 Tablespoons of cumin powder
-1 Tablespoon of red pepper powder or paprika
-Hot sauce to taste

Optional: Top off with sour cream and shredded cheddar

Directions

1-Chop carrots, onion, green pepper and broccoli. Throw all into a large pot, with a dash of olive oil. Cook on medium for about 10 mins.

2-Add everything else, accept chicken pieces. Bring to boil and stir. Once it boils, turn down to minimum and let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until carrots and broccoli are close to tender.

3-Add chicken. Turn up heat to soft bubble. Once chicken is cooked through (about 10 mins), it'll be ready!

4-Taste the soup and see what it needs. Don't be stingey with the spices, go nuts with them!

5-Pour soup into big bowl, and if you want you can top with a tsp. of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

Enjoy!

Blueberryshoes Corner

Me!

Jewelry Corner

Accessories Stash!

Shoe Shelf!

Who wants to come over for tea and cupcakes!?

Go here to see the online shop! http://blueberryshoes.etsy.com

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Check out my new illustration!! Go here http://imfromthewoods.etsy.com

Paris Hilton!

Paris Hilton! Oh how I love her...

She's pink, girly, sparkly and fun. She resembles all that is adorable! Here are my fav pics of her:

LOOK AT HER CLOSETS

New Inventory and a Fun Blueberryshoes Lolita Preview!

There's tons of new yummies in the shop! Check it out!

http://blueberryshoes.etsy.com/

Bows and Jewelry

Shoes and Apparel

Also! A preview of exciting new Lolita hair pieces to come soon!

My First ACEO! Maiden of the Twigs

What are ACEOs?

ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals".
These cards have one main rule - they are 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches - the size of a trading card.

Go see Maiden of the Twigs here
She is the first of a new line of ACEOs!