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Friday, September 24, 2010

Proud Peacock

Peacocks are notably a symbol of materialistic desire and pride, but the symbolism of the beautiful bird goes further than this common conception. Peacocks often times eat poisonous plants, unaffected, giving them the symbolic traits of incorruptibility and immortality. In Greek mythology the Goddess Hera was said to have placed eyes on their feathers, manifesting them with wisdom and knowledge. Hinduism sees the peacock as a representation of kindness, patience, and good fortune, denoting the qualities of their Goddess Lakshmi. In China and Japan, the peacock is sacred to the goddesses of mercy, Kwan-yin and Kwannon. Buddhism beliefs connect the wide spreading of a peacock's tail with openness and acceptance, also connecting their ability to stomach poisonous plants with the ability to thrive through times of suffering.

"In jungles of poisonous plants strut the peacocks,

Through medicine gardens of beauty lie near.

The masses of peacocks do not find gardens pleasant,

But thrive on the essence of poisonous plants,

In similar fashion the brave bodhisattvas

Remain in the jungle of worlds concern.

No matter how joyful this world pleasure garden,

These brave ones are never attracted to pleasures,

But thrive in the jungle of suffering and pain."

~"The wheel of Sharp Weapons", written by Dharmaraksita

There are many other visions describing the significance of peacocks, stories from the Sufi's, Christians, Others from Hinduism, but one thing is agreed upon throughout all these tales, the magnificence of a peacock is undeniable.

In honor of Halloween I am creating a series of blogs to give others costume ideas. With a little creativity this Halloween your costume can be more than the common white-bed-sheet-ghost. There's nothing keeping you from gathering your costume piece by piece. This gives the excitement of the holiday a little more attention and allows expression to be unleashed submerging you entirely in the experience. On Etsy, there are countless of artists putting their time into what they love to do. Here are just a few that present the feathers of immortality. If you see something that you love, click the link below the picture to see the artist's shop.

Strut your stuff in these peacock designs this Halloween:

Liaison

Kimonos

Three Five Eighty Five

Intrinsic Imagination

Atala

Sol Kat

Inshel

Delicious Clothing Co.

Junk Yard Buccaneer

Surreptitious Sloth

Crusaders 3

If you enjoyed this number you might enjoy:
Alice in Wonderland Costume Collection
The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection

Friday, September 17, 2010

Cuddly Critters

Stuffed animals are one of a child's most prized possessions, carrying them everywhere and anywhere they go. On Etsy, stuffed animals are handmade, created with personality and individuality. One of these unique creatures on Etsy could very well be a beloved friend for a little one you know. If you see one that is perfect for someone you have in mind below each picture is a link to the creatures creator, whom you may purchase any one of their many handmade items from. Mind you, their shops have more to offer than stuffed critters; some other items include comic themed jewelery, wearable knits, chain link jewelry and much more to explore!
Enjoy the adorableness:

Cocoon Designs

Harlequin Weave

Clam Town

Amys Gurumis (new shop, show some love)

Misfit Menagerie

Ray Gun UnDone

Green Elevator

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Beautiful Blankets

To keep warm in the winter time means to constantly wear a pair of socks, invest in more layers, or just grab a blanket and snuggle burrow underneath. The best option being to snuggle up under a blanket, here are a few handmade blankets from Etsy.com, keeping you warm and snug through the snowy seasons. If you like any of the following blankets click on the link below the picture to view these artist's other products.
Enjoy!

Puddin Toes

Rocket and Bear

L Craft

You can find something to match these blankets with these links:

Cuddly Critters

Perfect Pillows

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Glorious Gloves

When the weather changes it's nice to have a pair of gloves around that will keep your hands warm as well as put a warm smile on your face. These artisans on Etsy.com have created gloves and mittens that will warm more than just your fingers, keeping you cheerful every time you have to go outside throughout the blistering cold months of winter. If you like what you see, click on the link below each pair of mittens to take a look at these artists other works. There is much more than just mittens on their shop pages. Everything from stuffed animals to hats to felted decorative vases.
Hope you find something you like!