Zepher Update

By now you may all know that my boyfriend and I have adopted a puppy and named her Zepher. We were told that she was going to be a Sheppard/Lab mix, however we think that she is some kind of Hound dog. Zepher is 7 months old now, still trips over her large paws, and weighs in at 50 lbs this week. But since she is still a puppy she's only going to get larger. After a battle of not wanting to have the dog sleep on the bed with us, this is what we found...


She isn't exactly sleeping on the bed with us but she does get up on the bed when we aren't looking. My boyfriend said, "We're going to loose this battle so we mise well give in". The next morning I find him in bed with the dog cuddled up close with her head resting on his chest.

Another Fun Read

I've actually never gotten into reading too many blogs until now. My brother, who is living in Florida was suppose to come visit over the summer. However, Ryan (my brother) and my cousin Jacob have decided to go on a road trip cross country. I've been drooling to do something like this since I was in my teens. I don't have enough guts to pack up and leave to travel alone. Wouldn't know what to do if I got stranded on the side of the road somewhere because of car troubles, or worse....trampled by a heard of buffalo. I'm not sure what age we decide that things become scary and are afraid to do things outside the box. Even if you do think it's going to be fun, you seem to second guess yourself about the situations that happen in our everyday lives. They are making this trip because my cousin is going to be living in California. So just maybe, I will find myself taking this exact route. Check out how much fun they are having!

Jake and Ryan's Road Trip the travels of two men going across country and keeping count of license plates along the way.

New to Malamoose Beadery on Etsy

Here are a couple of watches that I've been working on over the last couple of days I've enjoyed off. Since it's been raining I've been stuck inside and not out in the garden. Enjoy!

"Victorian Grape"

A 7 inch beaded watch in vintage Lucite teardrops in Amethyst and copper findings

price: $40

"Goldenrod"
One of a Kind, yellow Lucite beaded watch
price: $35

Many more One of a Kind items at Malamoose Beadery!

Where I've Been Hiding

It's been too long since I've last posted on this blog. Sorry! Summer is a great time to get inspired again with the sun shining, the green grass, and the water so inviting on a hot sticky day. As many of you may know by now nature is one of my greatest inspirations to new creations. Here is where I've been hiding....


While on a walk with the dog, my boyfriend found this great little brooke. After being couped up inside the dog is let off the leash to run freely. Talk about a crazy dog!

Inspired by all this green and the movement of the dog and water, I've created these beautiful green garnet and sterling silver earrings. Sorry! These have been sold arleady. Just goes to show that nature is a great place to look for inspiration. I dont' think that these stayed in the shop for more than a week!

However, I have been working on other watches and earrings that are still available for sale. Come and see them at Malamoose Beadery. Just one of the many great shops on Etsy.com !

Beading Fun

This past weekend my mother took me to my first bead expo. It started bright and early with me figuring out what jewelry I was going to wear with my outfit so that I could show off my creations. With all those fabulous beads there, someone was bound to be looking for new ideas. I decided on a necklace that I've made from a photograph of some beautiful summer flowers. You can see the photograph here at Malamoose Photography on Etsy. The piece that I wore was turned into a pendant that looks like this one only in the other picture. I did get one complement as we were leaving the expo.
As a buyer I definitely recommend going to a bead show. Its a bit overwhelming at first, but if you go with items in mind, you will find that it's a place to shop as well as drool over the magnificent colors!

Rock Garden In Progress

Since the weather here in Vermont has changed for the better, I've been outside enjoying some gardening. I never thought I would enjoy this hobby as much as I have. I'm looking forward to what other new things Summer will bring me. Being new owners to a property that has just about everything one can ask makes it a bit easy to do this job. I just put some sweat into it to make it our own. So I hope you enjoy looking at these before and after photographs of the rock garden I'm currently working on....

Rock garden taken early Spring before things started growing. As you see the rocks needed a bit of tending to. After I got to play the game of is this a weed or a plant. Nothing was labeled!

Did a bit of weeding, transplanting, and worked on rebuilding some of the rock wall.

Transplanted this blue plant, still not sure what it is. Working on getting the rest of these weeds out later this week. We are currently getting rain....

After a couple days work, this is the path from the other side. Soon to be a relaxing patio with chairs or maybe a hammock.

I hope you enjoyed seeing what I've been working on. I'm always up for suggestions!
Do you know of any sites that help with identifying plants and flowers? If so send me an email at malamoosephotography@yahoo.com

Moving garden outside

This weekend we will be transplanting the veggie garden to the outdoors. I'm a little nervous about this but they say it will be ok. Even if we did get some frost the other night. Here are some photographs of what we will be moving.

squash and cucumbers

cucumbers

green beans