...Gotta Figure Some Things Out!

It shames me that the last post was in March.....5 months ago! How do I expect anyone to follow when I don't keep up the blog? Well, I have to figure out what direction to take this blog in. There are tons of blogs out there in the blogosphere about beauty, fashion....you name it, there is a blog about it. Honestly I am clueless as to where I want to take this blog. I am still an avid supporter of all things natural and handmade...and vintage for that matter. Yes, we still sell a small sampling of items from brands that are near and dear to us, but sadly, we have to announce that we have shut the doors to the boutique (that's a story for another post). I hope to be able to do trunk shows and co-host "pop-up shops" with some fab brands and designers. My question to you is....."what else do you want to see/read?"

Tell me.....make suggestions in the comments. I'm excited to know what you think!

Toodles!
muse

Covet.........

We are on a slight hiatus....but here are some of the things that have us drooling. What about you? What do you covet? Tell me about it in the comments.

No....the kicks are not to be worn with the harem pants...but we like each item just the same. I don't know.....maybe someone will be quirky enough and fly enough to pull of the pants with one of these shoes....whadda you think?

'Til next time.........

Rev Run Words of Wisdom!

I found this little passage in my email this morning and thought it was a worthy share....It brings so much into perspective for he and I hope it does the same for some of you.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Good morning. Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm. A person can succeed at almost ANYTHING for which he has unlimited enthusiasm. (Remember!) The world belongs to the energetic!
God is LoveRev Run
Read more at Run's Words of Wisdom at globalgrind.com/revrun.

Be good to you today!....and go forward with great ENTHUSIASM!!

Oyin, Oyin, Oyin!

I am so in love with these natural hair, bath and body products! I forget how I was introduced to the line, but all I can say is that since my discovery of Oyin, I have never turned back. I use several of their products from head to toe....and their products smell scrumptilicious (I know....I made it up)! Anywhoo...I'm getting off base here....they are opening a retail location in Baltimore, MD!! This means that I can drive up the road and cop my fix...I mean goodies! They will be open every Saturday. This is excellent, as it gives me time to stalk Jamyla and Pierre and convince them that Muse has to retail their line.
You can get more info here. You can also check out their products here.

Peace ya'll!

DeLurk Giveaway @ Tha Hotness!!

So...I am entering. Of course I love a good giveaway, and this is the perfect opportunity to sample their goodies. As you guys know, I spend tons of time on the net searching for goodies and independent artists to feature at Muse. I came across this blog/site sometime ago and it is on my "daily reads" list. I have filed a mental note to try their teas and have not gotten around to ordering, so this would be great if I won the giveaway. BUT, I won't be selfish...I am passing along the info. It would be great if one of you won, if not me ;o)

Click here to enter.

Friday Fill-In

omg!!! i'm so glad Friday is here! its always a little difficult for me to get back into the swing of things after the holidays. and with all of the excitement and hub-bub popping around DC...there is a constant feeling...for me at least...of, let's see...what's the word? well...you know what I mean.

so, as an ode to fridays, i introduce to you our first installment of friday fill-ins. if ever you want to participate, just click here. so...here goes

1. It's January; time for major reflection.
2. Snow Crab Legs is what I crave most right now. (I don't know what this is about, but I am not gonna rest until I get me some crab legs!!)
3. Cork and wine go together like green eggs & ham.
4. Love is so nourishing.
5. Let us dare to love unconditionally and be vulnerable to one another.
6. I Feel relaxed in my home.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting some crab legs , tomorrow my plans include volunteering for a legal clinic at a local non-profit and Sunday, I want to cook a wonderful and nutritious meal for my hubby...then relax!

It's A New Year!!!

Happy New Year to you and yours. This message should have come to you days ago, however, I am one of those people that slowly absorbs the passing of the old into the new. I take lots of time for reflection....simply floating in the realm of what next, where to, how...you know...the questions that we face when embarking upon new times and spaces. So, with this new year, 2009, I fully embrace what is to come. I am excited about the new possibilities, the forthcoming knowledge, the reinforcement of solid relationships and the unknowns. Nope, no resolutions for me, just pure unadultered acceptance and embrace.



I came across a lovely prayer on one of the many blogs that I read http://www.keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/ The words of this prayer are so meaningful...and she covered all the bases. I am posting the prayer below and I have changed some of the script specific to my prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father...

Thank you so much for blessing me with another year....Thank you for all that you have brought myself and my family through this year...Thank you so much for your forgiveness and for your patience...Thank you so much for protecting me and my family daily when we are apart...Thanks so much for blessing my household...

Please continue to bless this house...Bless the works of our hands ...And our finances...

I pray for the healing of our children....That you will take away their troubles ...That you will open up their hearts and minds...So that they can be healthy and productive....I pray that you will bless all of them in school and in their work...I pray that you will protect them and keep them safe when they are out in the world....I pray that you will just work in them...That one day they will be strong spiritual young adults…

I pray for my parents ....That you will continue to heal them both...That you will bless my Father ...Bless my Mother for the sacrifices that she does to help others....And continue to keep them healthy as they age...

God bless and protect my Sisters and Brothers.....Continue to be a part of their lives and their children lives...Bless their households and their finances...

Father bless and keep my Husband for he is the head ...Give him wisdom, strength and everything he needs physically, and emotionally....Bless him on his job…And keep him safe and in good health.

Bless all my friends and family....You know all of their needs ...

Last I pray for myself....I pray forgiveness for my short comings, I pray for many, many , many more years....I want to see generations ... grand children , and great great grand children…I pray for my safety and good health...I pray that I can be a good Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister and friend.....Bless my business ventures and the continued learning as I work to grow each business… and continue to bring new and wonderful people in my life...

In Your Son Jesus Christ's Name…Amen