~Sunday Mornings~

Sundays are generally the first day of the week for me.  And as any other winter Sunday, I have the house to myself.  It is a time when I put on music that calls out to me, which assists in setting the mood for comfort, calm, and depth in my work.  This time really allows me to just sort of dive into what I'm working on, and coupled with the music, I go somewhere else.

And so, I wanted to share with you a lit'l snipit of a Sunday morning for me, and for you, if it is for you that I am creating~

Song:  Sunday Morning

Artist: Ani Difranco

Lyrics:

Sunday morning
Slow beats seething
Through the screens in
The open windows
Eggs frying
Legs shaking
After we stayed lying
So long in bed
Sunday morning
Both of us reading
And looking up occasionally
Looking up occasionally

Sunday morning
You're doing your thing
And I am doing mine
Speaking words
More a formality
Cuz we can feel we
Are of one mind
Sunday morning
Sheets still warm
Kitties swarming
Around our feet
Life comes easy
Your sweet company
Making it so complete

Of all the Monday through Fridays
We joined the crusade
Of all the Saturday nights
In which we were made
Of all the exorcisms
I've done with your ghosts
Still it's Sunday morning
I miss you the most

A Bit Of An Update~

I have been very busy all week creating some NonasNote Newbies.  Tonight, the night before photographing and listing, I am spending my time on finishing touches.  I have a couple of new halters to list.  One is an absolute HOT piece.  I'm so excited to share.  The other halter tops are like the Lilac Halter I listed last week, but in different colors.  This week I also decided to create a couple of triangle scarflettes that slip right over the head so there is no tying necessary~  I will also be listing a very "peachy" mesh dress, perfect for a bathing suit cover, most definitely a beachy accessory~  Hmmm, what else?  Oh, I also created three pieces that are smaller versions of my "triangle neckscarves", for the girl who likes the dramatic look, just not so much of it *smiles*.  I'm hoping to also create and finish a couple more pieces tonight, depending on how long I can keep my eyes open.

So here's to tomorrow~and~NonasNote Newbies~  I can't wait to share.

Sincerest of blessings,

Nona

~Step Into My Work Studio~

I have, until now, continually utilized this blog to promote my NonasNote brand, to promote my Etsy shop, and to keep you updated on projects that I am working on.  I realized that it's high time I introduce myself :)

My name is Jenera (like generic but with an "uh" instead of and "ic" ha ha)~  Nona is my nickname.  It was given to me when I was born (although I don't remember that part) by my older brother who was 2 years old at the time.  He was unable to pronounce my name and started calling me "Nona".  This is how my family addresses me.

So, now you know my name.  I would like to start by sharing with you where it is that all of my projects are done, in my home, in my crafting studio.  Come on in :)

It's a tinsy bit messy, only because I've been very busy~  I promise to clean it in it's entirety tomorrow~

This is a project that I am currently working on.  Not quite finished, but close.  You'll see that later~

I've got plenty of lit'l cubbies for all of my yarn. The shades in the corner there, those I use the most~

I use bins to keep a bit of my finished product in, but I also cover and hang most of my pieces so they don't get dusty or out of shape~

More cubbies for more fabulous fibers.  I just cannot obtain enough delicious colors and textures.

The lit'l paper sign on the wall says, "Smile, it gives your face something to do".  I made it in the attempt to cheer up a friend. :)  wonder if it worked, hmmmmm.

All of my shipping supplies are kept on the middle table here.  The table though, well, it wasn't tall enough and if I spent too much time at this work station, my back would start to ache. So, instead of buying a taller table, I used bed risers, they work awesome, and no more back pain, yesss~

Here's a better look at the risers.  I'm now addicted to them, ha ha.  I want to raise everything in my house.  I've already raised my bed and the antique formica table that I am working on right now.  I even keep a spare set.

The stainless steel table to the left is the BEST table ever.  It's a butcher's table and it is perrrrfect for crafting~  I will never ever get rid of it.  I keep all of my leftover fringe hanging on shower rings to the left,  This way I'm not wasteful, but it also inspires me to try different color combos. 

This summer I plan on ripping out the carpet and actually painting the floor and the walls.  I'm not sure what colors yet, but something vibrant and fun~

There is actually a whole other side to this room, but I am saving that for later because THAT is where I put the mess, te he he~  Many many things have been created right here, and many more to come.

thanks for taking the tour~ :)

~NonasNote Newbies~

I was absolutely thrilled to get a bit of spare time on my hands recently, as I had been flooded with ideas for NonasNote newbies.  I'm really diggin the halters.  Perhaps because I long for warm weather and a sun tan.  I figured, I would just roll with it.

But along with creating a "new style" of halter top, not so long ago I received a request to continue making chained neckwarmers.  I thought that was a pretty good idea.  I had not created them in quite some time, and they were super fun and authentic pieces.

On my mission to create these pieces, suddenly inspiration came over me and my fingers went to work
on a different piece.  I love the way it turned out.  I am infatuated with being wrapped in fiber chains and what a better way to top off the piece than with a beautiful, shiny, and sleek satin ribbon.  So here are my two new pieces.  I hope you enjoy~

This super soft pale and dainty purple halter is perfect to wear over a bikini top~

I really love "drop necks" and wanted to feature it in a halter.  I absolutely love

the way that it turned out.

I created long and wide ties to accomodate most sizes.

Available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/92085046/mesh-lilac-dropped-neck-halter-by

Available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/92083376/in-chains-custom-ornamental-accessory-in?ref=v1_other_2

~~~On The Flipside~~~

You may have noticed, lately, that I have been spending quite a bit of time creating and introducing my new line of halter tops.  You may have even thought, "it's winter, halter tops?".  Well, I just have to say, it is always summer somewhere.  And though I cannot be whisked away to the endless rays of intense summer heat (of which I am a huge fan), I have decided that I would pay tribute to the "FlipSide" of the world.  Those lucky ladies who are, even as we speak, absorbing the heat of the sun, splashing around in rivers, lakes, streams, and the more blessed, the ocean.  These are for you.  Let it be said of me, that I have not neglected you~ Please allow me to live vicariously through you!!!

Crocheted in "Thyme", this bohemian inspired halter is likely to become your favorite piece.

I had to finish this halter in typical NonasNote flair, fringe!  I couldn't leave it at that, though,

I wanted to give it a bit more of a punch, and I believe, the strand of two feathers really tied this

piece together~ 

This piece is available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/90621721/thyme-halter-top-by-nonasnote

I created this piece in a gorgeous "Snow" white~  All of my halters have long ties to accomodate

most sizes.

This piece is available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/75994804/white-bikini-halter-by-nonasnote

I am absolutely in LOVE (and I mean in love) with this bright red.  It is, no doubt, a hot-t-t-t color~

Created with long ties to accomodate different sizes~

Available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/77038222/red-bikini-halter-by-nonasnote

A beautiful and vibrant turquoise. 

Also availavle at http://www.etsy.com/listing/77038034/turquoise-bikini-halter-by-nonasnote

If you are infatuated with "earthy" tones, you will adore this piece.  Created in "oatmeal",

this piece has small flecks of darker earthy tones.

Available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/91199222/oatmeal-halter-by-nonasnote

Please keep checking http://www.etsy.com/shop/NonasNote?ref=si_shop

for new items~

I rather enjoy the changes in the weather.  I don't mind the snow falling gently upon the valley floor, whispering in the night as I lay sound asleep.  And in the morning when I lift my head from my pillow, when I lift the lids of my eyes, I am always a bit surprised, to see all that had taken place as I slumbered.  As the valley lies comforted by a blanket of snow.  It has settled beneath and begins it's own sort of slumber.

I rather enjoy the changes in the weather, as the sun is still shining, still, it sets.  Though, for a moment, it plays tag with the clouds.  Or perhaps a game of hide and seek, whichever, you choose.  And the stout-hearted birds still fly.  You can catch them, at times, all puffed up beneath the branches of the pines, hidden beneath the umbrella of the evergreen needles, kept warm in the arms of comfort and temporary shelter.  And still they are clothed and cared for, having need of nothing.

I cannot say that I mind, whether the cold wind is shouting, or the frost gathers as ornaments of splendor.  Whether or not the heavenly receptacles pour rain or snow, or sleet, or whether they are commanded to halt.  I cannot say that I mind, not really, not at all~

~A busy busy lit'l season~

Oh my poor blog~  Have I forotten about you?  No way~  Seems I have been so busy that I just haven't had a chance to update you.  So here I am.  Please allow me to fill you in on why I've been absent.

Christmas season came and went with a bang! bang! bang!  nonasnote.etsy.com was a very busy place to be~  My lit'l hands literally created well over 150 triangle neckscarves.  I was so happy with the holiday turn out.  I'm actually still playing catch up~  And while I was making all of these scarves, I had tons of new ideas that will hopefully play out well when they are created.  We'll just have to see though now won't we?  te he he

The biggest seller so far for NonasNote was most definitely the triangle neckscarves and I even had a bit of time to create some in a few different colors. 

In all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I also decided to delete my personal facebook profile.  I just needed to have more time on my hands.  Unfortunately, because of this, I also lost my original NonasNote facebook fan page so I had to start allllll over again.  Please pay the new page a visit, perhaps a "like", and "how do you do".  I would love to hear form you~

http://www.facebook.com/NonasNote

But that's not all, he he, I also decided to creat a new "Artist" page.  A place for other designers and artists to catch up, share ideas, new projects, completed projects, and even encouragement~

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nona/319523068078871#!/pages/Nona/319523068078871?sk=wall

Nice to finally catch up here in bliggity blog world.~  Hope everyone is being showered with blessings!