Top Three Tuesday: Top 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Get Any Work Done Today

Some days you just need to not get any work done-but you have to have a credible excuse ready or people will think you’re just being lazy. I totally understand-and in the interests of being an AWESOME friend to you I have prepared some excuses for you to use in the event that someone has the audacity to question your lack of productivity today. I’ve laid them out in no particular order - please feel free to embellish as needed.

Excuse No. 1 : I’m catching up on my reading…Reading is absolutely crucial if you want to sound important and smart-and when exactly are you supposed to get this reading done? Over the weekend when you should be out going to fabulous parties all night? No I don’t think so-you have make time for these things during the work week.

'Photo by [Kate Hiscock] (Creative Commons Attribution )'

Excuse No. 2: I’m bird watching…This is not as far fetched as you might think. The fact of the matter is that you're most likely on the verge of discovering an exotic unknown species of bird-this is VERY important work. These birds are not going to wait around until you finish that report for your boss-you need to work around their schedule.

'Photo by [Rachel Kramer] (Creative Commons Attribution )'

Excuse No. 3 :  I’m making coffee art…And let’s face it-your work is devastatingly beautiful it belongs in a museum. Anyone who can’t see the value in that has no decency.

'Photo by [Faruk Ateş] (Creative Commons Attribution )'

There you have it my darlings. Go forth and procrastinate with confidence. XO-S

Free Jewelry Making Tutorial: Waxed Irish Linen Wish Bracelet

I sell these cute little thread bracelets on my website TheAdornedArticle.com and I've gotten a lot of requests from customers wanting to know how to make them. Waxed Linen Jewelry is simple and elegant-perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

The best part about the Wish Bracelet is (in my opinion) the sliding macrame knot closure-it makes the bracelet super easy to adjust and will keep it nice and snug on your wrist. Once you get the hang of this you can create all sorts of variations using different charms and beads. I'd love to see what you come up with so send me photos and I'll do a post on my favorites. Let me know if you have any questions or need clarification on anything. If you would like to use this tutorial on your blog-feel free just please remember to mention where it came from and link back to me.

Wish Bracelet Tutorial

Another Giveaway

I am hosting another giveaway this month-over at Indie Spotting it's running from November 1st until November 15th and the prize is a Sparkling Silver Laurel Leaf Necklace a pure silver dipped laurel leaf with a caramel colored fresh water pearl suspended from a delicate sterling silver chain. The chain is approximately 18 inches long and the leaf measures 1-1/4 inches-worth $75 Visit Indie Spotting for details on how to enter.

I'd also like to thank Karina over at Karina's Challenge for hosting my contribution to the 2011 Fall Fashionista Giveaway Event-thanks so much Karina for all your work on this. And Congratulations to the winner M. Breakfield-she received a pair of sterling silver amethyst hoops and a sterling silver custom leather charm bracelet - currently being featured on The Gift Insider.