Handmade items for Gifting

With Christmas only 86! days away, now is the time to think about those handmade gifts for family and friends. I love finding that special something for someone! This week I found a charming website: Casual Cottage with cozy gifts with lots of feminine touches. The travel tissue holder above is just one example of the lovely items Marilyn hand-crafts. Get to know her better on her blog: Cottage Reflections

Healthy Living - Visual Treats

While attempting a healthier lifestyle, we here at SilverRoseBeads have realized that sometimes the best treats are visual!

If you are planning a diet or a change in lifestyle, it can be hard to think of a reward. In the past, I have rewarded myself with special treats of the edible variety. This of course lead to an unhealthy way of life. But now with each milestone reached: pounds lost, weekly exercise goal, new dress size; I try to find something delicious for my eyes :) Beads are a ready treat! Making myself something special to remember the milestone serves the purpose of a reward and reminds me when I see it of all my hard work so far!

Another great treat is handmade soap! See Robin's handmade soaps here: Sweet Little Memories. These soaps smell & look so tasty! Robin is a very talented lady!