EARRING SALE at my jewelry shop Foret on Etsy!

The entire earring section at Foret on Etsy is marked down 15%!

The sale starts at 11pm Mountain time on October 22nd and ends at midnight on November 3rd.

The event is planned on "Etsy on Sale" where my sale has its own special page! Just follow this link:

Foret's Earring Sale

I am testing out "Etsy on Sale" and you are my first subjects! Plus, it is not too soon to be thinking about stocking up for the gift giving season. Everyone loves earrings. Plus, they always fit! YAY

I will be giving away a pendant to match purchases from two confirmed guests! Be sure to come back and crow about your great purchase here. Just leave a comment. I will be selecting two lucky customers on October 4th.

Remember, all of my earrings are one-of-a-kind and this is a great opportunity to purchase at a discount. All purchases to domestic US customers are shipped with full insurance, too!

Have fun and see you at the sale!

                                                                                        

Love, Elizabeth

You can message me from my Etsy shop with any questions:


Just go to my Etsy shop and sign in: Foret

 

How Do You Show Your LOVE?

Are you a romantic?

Or do you walk on the wild side?

There is something for everyone, every taste, from elegant to tribal... from pastel to vibrant!

Go ahead. Show your love for YOU! Or share your love for a friend...



Excellent selection right now at Foret!

Blog followers and exclusive customers receive a 15% discount on their purchases throughout the month of February! Please use the 'contact' option at Foret to tell me what you want, and I will send you a 'reserved for' link with the corrected price♥


Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Year of the TIGER!
Love,
Elizabeth

Onwards To 2010

Seasons Greetings from Ribasus World!
Let’s get right to it, shall we?

All of the offers and discounts which I will be outlining are good for all of you through January 15, 2010… an extended year end special. Since you may not see these offers reflected in the shop announcements, save this post!


At Foret…emporium of the unique, where you will find artisan jewelry and accessories, there will be Free US Shipping, all purchases over $50 will be automatically insured, and expedited Priority shipping on request to get your treasures to you for gift giving.

Please use the CONVO option to both let me know it is you and to list your selections. I will send you back Reserved For links with the shipping charges removed.

As for you international customers, I would like to offer Free basic shipping. As you know, all of the international basic shipping waives insurance. If you wish to insure and send Priority, I will split the difference with you!

In the spirit of really moving some merchandise, I am open to discounting large orders at Foret. Just ask me!

OK! Moving on to ForetTwo…extraordinary vintage and supplies.

Many of you may have noticed that I never have sales or discounts at F2. I am making an exception for you exclusive mailing list customers and followers of this blog. Note: this will not be announced in the shop, so you have to tell me who you are and CONVO me with the tag line: Blog Discount.




There will be a 15% discount on all orders over $25.00. Send me a list of what you want, and I will make Reserved For links with the corrected price. I will also do my best to correct the shipping prices downwards. How’s that for an offer!

I am also willing to work with you international buyers to split up your orders into two or more shipments so that you don’t get socked with taxes. As you know, all international shipments have a customs tag with the honest value on it. If you wish to insure your international purchase, we can work something out.

At DivineDesign…a metaphysical mercantile, all purchases of merchandise come with a complimentary natal astrology chart! If you have never had your horoscope calculated, then this is the time. Or, you can have a family member or friend’s chart made.

As exclusive customers, there is a 10% discount available on merchandise purchases at DivineDesign as well. All you need to do is to CONVO me and let me know who you are and what you would like to purchase.

I will be listing more ELEMENTALZ soon, so watch for them!

So, there you have it. Your special discounts and perks which are available to you through January 15, 2010. Let’s make a run on Foret, ForetTwo, and DivineDesign to fulfill your wish lists and gift giving desires!

Blog GIVEAWAY

JEWELRY BY SOLANGE AND BEADIEANDTHINGS have been kind enough to sponsor a beautifully presented blog feature about my three Etsy shops and me, plus a giveaway which you can enter!

Please go here right now and start clicking on things: http://jewelrybysolange.blogspot.com/

Enter and win a pair of ruby and amber earrings. I have gone a bit ruby crazy lately. Above is a picture of one of my listings at ForetTwo...nice juicy 10mm microfaceted RUBIES!

WEEKEND DEALS: September 25-27 2009

JETSALE : WEEKEND DEALS 25 - 27 September 2009

The Jewelry on Etsy Team is being featured in the Weekend Deals! Please search ‘jetsale’ for items which have our team tag. Also, please include the coupon code ‘Weekend Deals’ when you place your order!

Here are my shops and deals. Please read the shop announcements:

Divine Design: http://divinedesignbyforet.etsy.com
FREE Astrological chart with all purchases
Foret: http://foret.etsy.com
Buy Three/Get One FREE in the Earring Section (refund on lowest $ of the three thru PayPal)
ForetTwo: http://forettwo.etsy.com
15% off on all items in the Pendant Section (refund thru PayPal)

LIST OF PARTICIPATING SHOPS:
http://3squares.etsy.com http://abacusbeadcreations.etsy.com http://adroitjewelers.etsy.com http://angelene.etsy.com http://Angeliquescreations.etsy.com http://artmadebytammy.etsy.com http://beadifuldesigns.etsy.com http://brookejewelry.etsy.com http://capitalcitycrafts.etsy.com http://cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com http://chicki.etsy.com http://cocosgreenhouse.etsy.com http://combustionglassworks.etsy.com http://cooljewelrydesign.etsy.com http://cooljewelryjr.etsy.com http://crystalimpressions.etsy.com http://danugs.etsy.com http://dashery.etsy.com http://designsbycher.etsy.com http://divinedesignbyforet.etsy.com http://emotionaloasis.etsy.com http://erikaprice.etsy.com http://foret.etsy.com http://forettwo.etsy.com http://fuchsiabloomstudio.etsy.com http://grandmamarilyns.etsy.com http://grandmamarilynstoo.etsy.com http://intheraw.etsy.com http://jdsgemsnd.etsy.com http://jemsbyjbandcompany.etsy.com http://jewelry24seven.etsy.com http://judesjujus.etsy.com http://justicejewelry.etsy.com http://lilesj.etsy.com http://littlebrownbird.etsy.com http://littlebugjewelry.etsy.com http://livngoodjewelry.etsy.com http://lotusstone.etsy.com http://lucidjewelry.etsy.com http://mabellecherie.etsy.com http://malves1009.etsy.com http://marciejanedesigns.etsy.com http://metalicious.etsy.com http://michon.etsy.com http://monkeybuns.etsy.com http://mothhouse.etsy.com http://oceanhue.etsy.com http://ovgilliesdesigns.etsy.com http://satindollco.etsy.com http://sendinglovegallery.etsy.com http://shazzabeth.etsy.com http://stoutdg2.etsy.com http://sugarpanda.etsy.com http://tashadesigns.etsy.com http://thebrasshussy.etsy.com http://urbanmetal.etsy.com http://vandiva.etsy.com http://vitrine.etsy.com

SALE is extended through September!

The 'exclusive customer' sale is extended through the month of September. Just have a look at the previous posting for details!

Plus, the Jewelry on Etsy Team will be featured in the Weekend Deals from September 25-27. All of my shops will be participating with the same offer which you see here.

Come on! Follow me and scarf the exclusive customer discounts.

Love,

Elizabeth

It's Time!

Can you believe it is already September? The summer was eventful enough, and yet it sped by. There were so many powerful astrological and astronomical events... and there is always more! This autumn will prove to be every bit as interesting and illuminating for all of us.

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SO... as you can see from the sale announcement, I now have three shops on Etsy. There is a method to my madness! Now, the variety of offering from Foret are somewhat categorized into: artisan jewelry and accessories, vintage and supplies, and all things metaphysical! Worry not. I have you covered!

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For the next couple of weeks, I am offering my mailing list and subscribers (even NEW subscribers) some very special discounts and perks. Although it might take a few CONVO's, you may combine offers from all three shops*. Let's see how bright we can be!!!

*does not include Astrology listings at Divine Design as they are already at a rock bottom price

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Please always CONVO first to let me know who you are. Put "Exclusive Customer" in the subject line. Then, we will take it from there, OK... let's get started!

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- at Foret....emporium of the unique http://foret.etsy.com

BOGO through September 15th- purchase one/receive 50% off on second item of equal or less listed price (remember, you can combine with the other shops) PLUS for lot purchases of four or more items from this shop only, your entire order will be a flat 40% off... great for you people who love to give gifts of jewelry

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- at Foret Two...extraordinary vintage and supplies http://forettwo.etsy.com

15% discount on all purchases over $30.00 (total before discount)...Here's where this one gets good. If you combine this with the BOGO from Foret, a qualifying item would be 65% off!!!!

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- at Divine Design... a metaphysical mercantile http://divinedesignbyforet.etsy.com

Free natal astrological chart with every purchase. This is also good with combined purchases from Foret.

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THERE YOU HAVE IT! Use your extra large brains now and design yourself a fantastic deal! And, please feel free to make a suggestion if I have left anything out!

THANKS SO MUCH ~

Blessings from Elizabeth

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Mother Earth Sale at Foret

Hello Happy Mailing List Members and whomever else wanders in!

I am kicking off a SALE on EARTH DAY which runs through Mother's Day, May 10th. Seems appropriate to honor the Great Mother this way! Here is the sale section link: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5575987&section_id=5628512 There are discounts to 40% in there!

You may ask for a 20% discount on all other items except for the Astrology section. CONVO with your selection and apply this thinking to the following-

You have your choice of perks this time:

1- you can ask for Free Shipping (domestic US only, please)... good if you are merely purchasing one item

~ OR ~

2- a BOGO offer: purchase one item at posted price (the 20% off does not apply here) and all subsequent items will be 50% off no matter if they are on sale or not! Half price will apply to the least expensive items. There is no limit. You must CONVO first with your selections and allow me to adjust the prices as well as the shipping. I will send you a "Reserved For" link with all of your selections in one listing and the prices itemized in a separate CONVO.

So, come on over and do some retail therapy while you shop for MOM!

The mini you see to the right includes some of the fabulous items in the SPRING SALE section!

ps

If you prefer to shop at ForetTwo...extraordinary vintage and supplies

http://forettwo.etsy.com

Please CONVO for Free Domestic Shipping on all purchases of $15.00 up.

Who Is RIBASUS?

Meet Ariel. Born ever so overdue, my belated Valentine came into this realm on February 16, 1984 with a cast of thousands looking on. Being a month old when he was born, he got off to a roaring start and impatiently tackled all of the human baby milestones (creeping, walking/running, talking) so early that it seemed almost impossible for someone so tiny to be having coherent conversations with everyone. For example, he would be nestled comfortably in my arms while I was talking to a friend, and when it came time to say goodbye... he would reach out one of those sticky little paws and place it on his or her arm and watch them leap with surprise as he said in all seriousness, "Give me a call. We'll do wunch." Thank God, he hadn't mastered L's or it would have been too frightening.



Ah, but the soft palette proved impossible to overwhelm with intent. His earliest name for me was not Mama or Gaga or anything resembling a child's interpretation of Mother. It was RIBASUS. It took me a while, being sleep deprived and soft in the head, to divine what he was saying. He would get red in the face with frustration, repeating this word over and over. It finally dawned on me. He was doing is best to say Elizabeth.



I should have known...



Ariel would prove to be ahead of the curve on many things. Why settle for Mama when you know her real name? Well, he conquered the pronounciation and found it disappointing somehow. He went for variety instead in his variations on Mother. These have included saying "Mother" (and you can hear the quotation marks around it...) and the ever popular, "Hey, Lady!" which worked very well at the grocery store or some other public venue. But friends and most of the children I meet now call me Ribasus. I like it. I answer to it.



And how about Ariel? Is it any surprise that my little angel is pursuing a career in entertainment? Where will the big break come? Who knows? In the meantime, he is honing his standup comedy and performing live as much as possible, appearing in the miniseries Doc West, reading for roles and flashing his dynamic presence on the runway. GO ARIEL!!!!!

The Perfect Bat

Last week, we experienced the quintessential New Mexico monsoon. An end-of-the-world thunderstorm which lasted for a good three hours, plus rain which was so solid that there was negligible distance between the drops. It was the kind of storm which both awes and causes one to doubt oneself: Nature at its best. Storms such as this might disorient the most steady of creatures, cause ships to go off course, evoke a sense of temporary suspension from the rules, blast paint from the top of one’s truck… ahem!

A tiny, velvety bat sought refuge on the landing outside my second floor dwelling. I believe her home is just across the way, under the eaves of my neighbor’s studio. Caught in the maelstrom, this place must have felt vaguely familiar and, at least, high up. She slumbered fitfully behind a rattan chair all the next day. At twilight, she vanished.

The bat is a good sign. In the medicine cards, bat is rebirth. I have always considered them magical. The Chinese consider bats to be great good fortune. SO… there you have it. Bats have it all. I am so grateful that this perfect little bat came to visit.

Big Wall, Small Bat

THE MOUSE NAMED PETER GRIFFIN

Caught (but not maimed) by Javin the Cat, escaped indoors only to be chased by Javin’s human, forced by panic and survival instincts to navigate the circuitous and dusty catacombs of the heating ducts to the second floor world of Ribasus…

Now that alone would be more than sufficient trauma and excitement in the life of a young mouse. But, there’s always more, isn’t there?

Emerging from the heating vent and concealed behind the curtains, our hero was intrepid enough to climb further and view his new world from atop the curtain rod. Alas, there was no escape route above. Suddenly, another human appeared causing a mad scramble down miles upon miles of curtain and a fearless dive into the plants. Whew!

And then, a week of exploration and new snacks. Wow. The human’s loud food storing units were a treasure trove, but that noise and heat increased the element of danger. There was even a pond, sometimes two ponds. If it wasn’t for that pan that shifted and made a clattering sound… It was then that The Mouse Called Peter Griffin got his name, as his fat behind was nearly stuck in the crack between the counter and the stove, back legs peddling like a cartoon mouse and that human, the Ribasus, collapsing with laughter.

Then came the demands. Rent? Groceries? An otherwise very reasonable unmouse, Ribasus would not be shifted as to PG’s making a meaningful contribution to the household. It seems that the entertainment factor was not enough, and Peter Griffin quickly used up all his best material… A silvery house appeared on the kitchen counter late one night, filled with a rare delicacy: cashew butter on a rice cake.

As soon as the lights were out, just like a trained mouse, Peter Griffin went into the silvery house to dine and parts of the roof came down! The house then became airborne and a new environment, somewhat familiar, was presented. Trapped but able to eat himself into a stupor, the night outside in the cool breezes didn’t seem so bad. And the next day, there was more flying, then a ride in a house on wheels with MUSIC playing.

Finally, in the unforgiving light of day with the winds howling, the silvery house flew to the ground. The collapsed roofing rose to reveal not one, but two doorways. Taking a deep breath and giving a farewell glance at the mountain of leftovers, The Mouse Called Peter Griffin made a run for the nearest clump of grasses where he huddled until night fell hundreds of hours later.
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It may have been Peter Griffin’s destiny to escape death by cat, face hardships which would have stopped the heart of a lesser mouse, and eventually be transported to a new world. In mouse reality, this was a miracle. For Ribasus, it was second nature to make sure Peter Griffin was given a chance to live. It makes one want to ponder the nature of miracles as well as destiny.

Everything under the Sun seems to have a freedom and randomness about it as mysterious as the appearance of a miracle. Yet everything which happens in the course of a life has this solidity and undeniable quality to it which we call fate. Once made manifest in this particular reality, it cannot be undone. But where do these events come from? And what is doing the steering?

This is the last known location of The Mouse Named Peter Griffin..... but we did hear something yesterday over near the bookcase.

Leap To Show Your Faith

I am really feeling this photograph. Faith has been the focus of my curiousity lately. I still do not have it worked out, but it goes something like this:
Thoughts are what bring the world to you. Faith is intimately involved in the action which makes those thought borne things REAL.

I'm working on it...

Free The Peeps

This is a tough season for peeps everywhere, so I decided to stage a catch and release. You would not believe how hard they were to find! Peeps are in short supply at 3 in the afternoon the day before Easter. I finally found some among the pillaged shelves of a local CVS. It was a sad sight, indeed, as they were in the company of giant shattered chocolate bunnies for whom there would be no salvation. Alas, I kept to my mission.

As soon as we were out the door, we headed up Camino de las Crucitas to the former site of Refrigerator Henge (more on that at a later date). This is a high place with 360 degree views and lots of junipers and low bushes for the peeps to seek cover.

At first, the peeps were hesitant to explore and looked at me quizzically.


But then, they began to pull apart from the safety of the peep pod and hop around in the junipers. Only one of them got hung up on a high pointy branch and decided to just stay put while the nesting pair and a single male stayed close together. I was feeling mighty confident about this release program until I heard a terrible screech from above.

My enthusiasm and the joyful peeps had caused me to forget about the pterodactyls which live in the mountains overlooking Santa Fe.

As you can see, one of the peeps paid the ultimate price. If you magnify the picture, you can see that he stood tall and took it like a peep.

Undaunted and down two peeps, they headed out into the bush. The nesting pair found their dream home. But one decided to head back.

Larry. Larry the Peep.

He stopped to say farewell to the peep who was now adhered to the juniper bush. Prefering not to be photographed, the most philosophical of the five, he felt it was his fate. Oddly, his name happened to be Socrates.

Larry took one last look and blew kisses to his friends from the mirror of my magic driving machine.

Larry desired the home life. So, he came with me, watching the passing scenery with excitement as we made our way to my home.

Larry enters in.

After scoping the place out, Larry finds the ideal perch.

And so, that is the saga of the release program. The life of Larry the Peep is the only one we will be able to track.

The life of a peep is a rare and refreshing insight into the real meaning of 'law of the jungle'... or in this case, desert... as well as the old saw: no good deed goes unpunished.

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Let's end with a pretty picture:

Have a wonderful Easter.

Who Rocks?

Here. Listen to this while I figure out what to write about next. Full moon madness is at its peak of crunchy goodness.

Birth of An Old World

Those of you who are privy to the goings on in Ribasus World have gotten major ear massages about the untimely and bizarre demise of my constant companion: a little 5.1 megapixel Olympus digital camera. The picture to the left is the last one taken with DCV1 (Digital Camera Volume 1). This camera took a hit for me! It gets all honors and a proper burial. A moment of silence, please.


OK. That's enough.


It is the first day of Spring, and I have a replacement camera as of noon today. It is an exact replica of the one which martyred itself by leaping off a chair and faceplanting on its lens. Ouch! I am more of a find-a-winner-and-stick-with-it person than most people would ever suspect. An intrepid and experimental cook, I always have the same thing when I go out to eat. No expensive and disruptive surprises for me! NNnnnooOOOOOooooo. I did get brand new camera immediately, since I cannot function without one. But, it just didn't do it for me. Why? It was too fussy, and it was unfamiliar. Plus, it did not like the color red and that was a dealbreaker. If I am going to dive into a steep learning curve, I am going to get into some seriously deep and wide waters... the waters of high end digital SLR's. I can do that now and at my leisure, and the right one will present itself in due course.


The journey of utter stress that being sans camera buddy for an entire week and a day provided for me was to see how deeply my creative process is invested with my tools. When the camera committed hari kari, I felt as though I had lost a colleague. I thought of all the good times... the magazine work, the photoshoots, the stills of my work, the portraits... all things which were way WAY beyond the capabilities of a point-and-shoot and yet, this little camera was able to produce professional results. I realized that I had a glass and metal appendage which I was dependant upon for a daily outlet of creativity. That's heavy.


Simplistic Spiritual Insight of the Day:
So, you see, there is really no such thing as channeling. It is all about partnership between you and other-than-you. Whether it is a camera or a conceptualization of Great Spirit, it is still the same partnership... and that is how we define our reality.

Tabula Rasa

It is 4:38PM Mountain Daylight Time, and this blog is brand new...untouched by human hands. It is the epitome of the blank slate, even to the color.

But Ribasus World is a very colorful place...full of surprises and unique things and thoughts. This is a free zone!

We can talk about anything here. I only ask that if you move the furniture so you can dance, that you put it back when you are finished. And, please, no fires and no cruelty.

This is also a venue for my online business endeavors. This is a way to reach out with my art and my love of service.

There is so much! And, there is always more.

Next time, pictures and links.