Being greener

As my grain of sand towards a greener world, we have changed 80% of our household light bulbs for CFL light bulbs, or compact fluorescent. Yeah, up front they can be a big expense, but saving money in bulb replacement and power bills makes it worthy.

I just received an email stating how bad CFL light bulbs are for your health, as Rep. Ted Poe stated in Congress. Sure, these light bulbs contain a drop of mercury in them, making them a hazard when broken. Also, they have to be taken to recycling centers for disposal (I really don't understand what is so wrong with this point, as this is better for the planet). Unfortunately, his speech only shows one side of the coin. My opinion is that as with any light bulb, CFL's should be handled with care, in order not to break them. Also, they should be disposed of conciously in order to not pollute any more. Even if you're not recycling, you should put a bulb in a sturdy container so that the people that handle garbage at recycling centers or dumps don't get accidentally cut - this goes for anything that is breakable. And, Mr. Poe, make sure you read snopes.com if you ever have a question on reliability of information.

On a better note, I found this funny, informative video on the consequences of incandescent (regular) light bulbs and how CFL's can counteract a lot when it comes to Global warming. If you have the funds and the chance, make the change and make your house greener!

Contrasting additions

Today both items added to Drop of Sunshine's Etsy shop are contrasting in shapes and colors!

I finally posted one of the purple items I've been working on, the Glam Rock bracelet (I love the name!). The crackle beads give off so much shiny awesomeness!

Also, another pair of earrings was added to the collection. These are inspired by vampires and droplets of blood... don't you agree?

I promised myself I would add at least two pages of items by the end of the month and I'm falling behind. There is just so much to do around here! But keep visiting my Etsy shop for more updates!

Thursday Treasures - Chocolate!

Thursday Treasures is at it again. This week, according to this page is the observance of Chocolate week! If you remember my post last month, I quit chocolate for Lent (actually, it upgraded to quitting all desserts, but that's another story). There are many websites that have theories on the origin and uses of chocolate, but I found this page that covers most of the history of Chocolate.

Try not to eat most of this week's features... only one is edible!

These Earl Grey sandwich cookies ($9 for 12) look sooo yummy I couldn't pass by them and not drool. Hand cut and sold by WhimsyAndSpice.

Chocolate and mint might be my favorite combination EVER. Chapstick, chocolate, milkshakes, you name it. This sweet organic bodybar ($6) is sold by Oliba.

In my case, I can't eat chocolate now, but it doesn't mean I can't wear it! Delicious chocolatey hoops ($16) that are very light on your ears, handcrafted by Michvanetta.

Decorate your living room with a drop of chocolate to spice it up. These beautiful mismatching cushions ($50) are made from 100% eco-friendly felt and come in a set of two. Makes you want to hug them! Sold by Modernality.

And to end it off with a classic, this chocolate clutch ($85) is so nice it will make a pair of jeans look elegant! Handmade in silk and sold by Davie&Chiyo.

I almost broke down, but I'm still chocolate-free (desserts too) since February 26th. It's a hard promise to keep! Keep coming back for more Etsy treasures every Thursday!

Great deal for the readers of this blog!

One of the Etsy shops that was featured last week on Thursday Treasures has sent me a great deal to share with my blog readers! Shari, from GalerieUrbana has offered the readers of this blog a great treat. Below find the message she sent me:

"Thank you very much for the post! I would like to offer you
and your readers 10% off their first purchase from GalerieUrbana.
If they send us an email that they saw our jewelry on your blog
we will send them a one time promotional code.

Thanks again and great blog!!

Best regards,
Shari"

To take advantage of this great deal, you need to convo her (through Etsy) before placing your order. They have a wide range of prices so I'm sure you will find something you will love. And the best of all is it's completely handmade! If you are not a member of the Etsy community, this is the perfect opportunity to join!

In case you forgot what GalerieUrbana's gorgeous stuff looks like, get tempted with the pics below!

A day at a recording studio

Today I'm experiencing how it feels being locked up for 12 hours in a recording studio with John and his band, Delpaxton. And they're only recording drums for 5 songs. I can't even begin to imagine people that actually do this for a living, being stuck in rooms with one window and playing over and over until it's perfect. They had the great opportunity to be recorded at a top notch studio, shortly the new songs will be up on the website! Just wanted to share some images of the place with you all:

First of, the band... minus the singer, he's sick

The studio equipment....

Awesome guitars....

Some intricate instruments and closeups of some - I had never seen a sitar before in my life....

Our friends came to visit, but believe me, it's so cozy here you would rather nap....

Oh, and I saw, also for the first time, a real live Grammy. I wanted to touch it but it was too high for me....

That's it for now! Make sure you head on over to www.delpaxton.com and hear a few of the old songs so you can get a feel of their music style. Oh, and don't miss out their video below, it will be on FuseTV in April!

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