The Year of the Pig: Weekend Gift Guide

February 5th was the Chinese New Years; The Year of the Pig.  The visuals for this celebration are so spectacular.  According to one myth, a long time ago a terrifying sea monster (Nian) would rise from the bottom of the sea.  It would devour man and beast and destroy the town so the villagers were forced to flee to the mountains.  While everyone was fleeing a beggar sought refuge and there was only one old woman who provided it to him.  As a show of gratitude he decorate her home and the entire village in brilliant red.

At Midnight when Nian came it saw the red stopping it in its tracks in anger.  But just then firecrackers were set off scaring the fierce monster.  When the monster looked it could see the beggar all in red laughing and mocking it so it turned and fled.  The villagers realized that they could stop Nian each year by decorating their homes in red and lighting firecrackers at Midnight.  

This is just a very summary for much more details there is a great site you can visit at: https://chinesenewyear.net/myths/

To celebrate (a little late) my selection this week are either Red or Pigs (for the Year of the Pig)

Crocheted Infant Bolero Sweater w Lace Collar Cuffs Autumn Red 12 18 mo on Etsy at Magdalene Knits	Earrings Chandlier Ruby Swarovski Crystals Dangle on Etsy at Magdalene Jewels
Rainbow Dichroic Red Saturn Lampwork Earrings, Handmade Jewelry Gift on Indie Made at Shadow Dog Designs	Red River Jasper Gemstone Earrings, Handmade Copper Jewelry Gift Women on Indie Made at Shadow Dog Designs
Cardinal, Needlepoint, Plastic Canvas Pattern. PDF on Etsy at Christie Cottage	Red Bohemian Necklace, Crocheted, Boho Necklace on IndieMade at Christie Cottage
Venetian Red Japanese Maple Leaves - Photography on Fine Art America at Photography by Colleen Cornelius	Vintage Hawaii Postcard, Luau Pig Feast Nani Li'i National Color Card on HipPostcards at Postcards In The Attic
RED FINGERLESS GLOVES, CROCHET FINGERLESS GLOVES, HAND WARMERS, on Andrea Wagner Designs	Crochet spa set 4 items THE ORANGE (I know not red but close :)  on Andrea Wagner Designs
Artisan Eudialyte in Sterling Silver Necklace on Shopify at Eluna Jewelry	Eudialyte Spiritual Pendant Necklace for Personal Power on Etsy at Eluna Jewelry
Turquoise Donut Necklace - VIP Sale on Etsy at Linda B 142	Red Chain Swarovski Earrings on Linor Store
Hand Knit Red Hooded Cowl on Etsy at Crafting Memories 1	Crochet Rope Necklace Red and Silver on Etsy at Crafting Memories 1
Dangle Earrings for Women Statement Earrings Gift for Her Sterling Silver Gift for Women Long Earrings Handmade Jewelry Silver Earrings on Etsy at Blonde Peach Jewelry	Red Boho Earrings Long Clip Earrings Comfortable Earrings  on Etsy at Blonde Peach Jewelry
Pink Pig Kitchen Magnets, Fridge Magnets, Refrigerator Magnets on Shopify at Blue Morning Expressions	Pig Earrings, Animal Earrings, Handmade Earrings, Novelty Earrings on Shopify at Blue Morning Expressions
Red Awareness Crystal Dangle Earrings with Silver Tone Ribbons on ArtFire at Pretty Gonzo	Red Flower Earrings, Red Czech Glass Earrings, Boho Jewelry Dangles, Rustic Handmade, Carved Bone Beads, Sterling Silver, Floral Jewelry on Etsy at Pretty Gonzo
Child Cameo Coral White Jade Pendant Necklace on Etsy at Rivendell Rock Jewelry	Bali Coral Sterling Silver Pendant Coral Citrine Necklace on Etsy at Rivendell Rock Jewelry
3 Caladium Variety 5 x 7 Note card Blank Greeting Card Vertical Images Caladium bulbs Flowers on Etsy at Watercolors N More	Red Mallee Burl, Exotic Wood Earrings, Handcrafted by ExoticWoodButtonsAnd Rare Wood on etsy at Exotic Wood Jewelry And
Card, Greeting Card, Wedding Card, Anniversary Card, Birthday Card, Blank Note Card, Heart, Personalized Card, Hand-sewn Beads, 4" x5.5" on Etsy at Daisy Blu	Personalized Bridal Shower Photo Album, Hand Beaded corset, Ladies Night, Girl Friend Gift, 5x7, 6x7.5, Bachlorette Brag Book, Girly Album on Etsy at Daisy Blu

Happy Groundhogs Day: Weekend Gift Guide

Happy Groundhogs Day!!! For all you suffering the frigid temperatures I can just imagine what is riding on this large rodent's prediction.  If you missed it I will not spoil it for you; click above.  Will it be 6 more weeks or frozen mess or is will the spring sun be shining on you brightly?  Did you know that the most famous of these proud predictors "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary" has been shaping your spring for over 130 years!

Apparently we can't get to angry with poor old Phil because there has been mistakes when translating between groundhogese and human.  But alas it is maybe not that comforting that our weather's fate is up to a giant squirrel.

I love tradition so here's to a another fun Groundhogs Day.  But why wait for Phil to decide when I can bring you sunshine right away?  Stay Warm my friends.

Closeup Of Palo Brea Branch In Bloom Fine Art Photography on Fine Art America at Photography by Colleen Cornelius	Polymer Clay Floral Pendant Necklace w Jonquil Mint Swarovski Crystals on Etsy by Magdalene Jewels
Newborn Girl's Yellow Crocheted Sweater & Maryjanes 0 3 mo on Etsy by Magdalene Knits	Lemon Yellow Tangerine Orange Bracelet, Vintage Czech Glass Swarovski Handmade Jewelry on IndieMade at Shadowdog Designs
Rustic Orange Coral and Copper Necklace, Chunky Handmade Jewelry Gift on IndieMade at  Shadowdog Designs	Beach Ball Bag, Beach Bag with Pouch, Crochet Pattern, PDF on Etsy at Christie Cottage
Daisy Applique, Handmade, 003, Vintage Applique Center on Indiemade at Christie Cottage	Womens Kippah - Bat Mitzvah Kippah Kippot Headcovering Chapel Cap- Silver and Red Swarovski Crystals 4" on Etsy at Linda B 142
Yellow Bow Necklace atLinor Store	Carnelian Spiritual Stretch Bracelet for Success on Etsy at Eluna Jewelry
Small Copper Hoop Earrings on Shopify at Eluna Jewelry	THE ORANGE, CROCHET EARWARMER/HEADBAND, HAIR ACCESSORY,EAR WARMERS at Andrea Wagner Designs
Yellow summer crochet cotton bottle can cup cozy set MELLOW YELLOW at Andrea Wagner Designs	Artist Signed Postcard, Political Satire Ronald Reagan Driving a Veto Tractor on HipPostcards at Postcards In The Attic
Orange and White African Helix Bracelet on Etsy at Crafting Memories 1	Wire Wrapped Spiral Choker Style Necklace on Etsy atCrafting Memories 1
Necklaces for Women Statement Necklace Gift for Her Flower Necklace Gift for Women Handmade Jewelry Boho Jewelry Long Necklace on Etsy at Blonde Peach Jewelry	Necklaces for Women Leather Necklace Gift for Her Choker Necklace Gift for Women Pendant Necklace Handmade Jewelry Boho Necklace on Etsy at Blonde Peach Jewelry
Orange and Yellow Chandelier Earrings with 2-Inch Long Dangles on Shopify at Blue Morning Expressions	Yellow Hearts Waterslide Decals on Shopify at Blue Morning Expressions
Sunflower Earrings with Yellow Glass, Long Dangles, Sterling hooks on Artfire at Pretty Gonzo	Cute Owl Earrings, Colorful Owl Earrings, Dangly Owl Earrings, Fun Beach Earrings, Whimsical Bird Jewelry, Yellow Shell Drop Blue Crystals on Etsy at Pretty Gonzo
Butterfly Amber Necklace Earrings Set on Etsy at Rivendell Rock Jewelry	Blue Goldstone and Copper Pendant with Yellow Amber and Blue Goldstone Necklace, Pendant Necklace on Etsy at Rivendell Rock Jewelry
Sunflowers Note Card Watercolor print 5x7 Greeting Card yellow sunshine greeting card handmade on Etsy at Watercolors N More	X Large Stunning Glowing Pine Exotic Wood Earrings, Handcrafted by ExoticWoodJewelryAnd Hypoallergenic wires on Etsy at Exotic Wood Jewelry And
Personalized 5oth Wedding Anniversary Photo Album Gift Beaded Vintage Design 5x7 or 6x7.5 Brag Book on Etsy at Daisy Blu	Daisy Photo Album, Brag Book, Floral Basket weave Keepsake, Personalized for Weddings, Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. 5x7, 6x7.5 on Etsy at Daisy Blu