November Sponsors

November is a month of mixed things for me, on the one hand I am drained, on the other I'm happy too. And perhaps more importantly, on the one hand I'm currently unable to blog as much as usual, on the other there are loads of new followers!

There are also some amazing sponsors! And you can read all about them now.

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"I am a part time worker, full time student (teaching here I come) and always a mom for my wonderful daughter.
I started crafting when I was just a little girl with my grandma and mother. My family has always been crafty and artistic and so it was only natural that I would also enjoy it. I love making unique crafts and always get excited when people buy them to put into their homes or scrapbook layouts to enjoy."

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"A ballerina, magician's assistant, black belt, and former model

finds true love. A sweet little baby falls from the stars. A tale of

gypsies, dinosaurs, and high seas adventure. A chronicle of everything

we do, everywhere we go, and all the days we felt alive."

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My dear friend Lily has temporarily reopened her gorgeous shop. Be sure to get your hands on her beautiful jewelry before it's too late!

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If you've missed my review of the amazing graphic novel Picket Line, you should definitely still give it a read. Or just hop on over to the website to preview the book for yourself or download the free soundtrack!

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"Hi I'm Samantha from Reinvented In Seattle. It's a haven for this highly caffeinated Seattlite to ramble on travel, food, books, and the pretty things I make with my sewing machine. If you like coffee and seeing the world through rose colored glasses I would love for you to stop by and say hi."

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And the Giraffe is an amazing new band! Their dream-folk will have you hooked in no time. You should really download their EP, it's even available for free! Also, be sure to check out the interview they did here on Blue Eyed Night Owl!

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Clare is working on some amazing things! For instance the incredible notepaper-project. But her blog is always amazing and you should check it out if you haven't already!

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RobbieLee released an amazing line of onesies last month! Also, she's starting a new blogging project this month, so keep your eyes open...

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Rachell has an amazing blog about all things photography and it has recently undergone a makeover!

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Sara's projects, outfit posts and mommyhood mondays will definitely be on her blog this month too!

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This will be the last sponsor introduction (or at least for now), I'm definitely continueing the sponsorships only November will be the last time it includes introductions and updates.

The exclusive large spot will still come with a highlight, interview or guest post though!

Find all info and rates here.

Fun things while I was M.I.A.

You may have noticed I'm a bit M.I.A. and here's why... The changing of seasons is always a rough time, for anyone really, but that combined with me having been too busy and my regular health issues, is making me super tired. Usually I'd continue blogging, but this time I'm just way too foggy.

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Though I have a few clear moments a day, I get very little done behind the computer. So most of your emails are waiting for replies and blogposts have been less frequent. I hope I can be back daily, like I always am, soon. Until then here are some great things that have happened:

Clare is busy with an unbelievably cool project! She's making notepaper with incredible drawings she makes of her favorite bloggers. I was so excited to see this one:

It is dead-on! And isn't it the coolest thing you've ever seen?! She's also done an amazing one of Andrea! Speaking of which...

Andrea is having an Amelié Blog Party! I had made some chocolates for the occasion, and if you want to find out how to make them, you should head on over there! If not, you should head on over there too because there are loads of fun things going on!

Also, I received an email from Jill saying I won the Custom Kitty Charm giveaway! Don't worry if you missed it, because they are also available at her Etsy shop The Dapper Toad, which happens to be filled with the most amazing and unique things you have ever seen!

And of course an update will follow when I have received my Misty-miniature in the mail!

So despite feeling exhausted and foggy, you can see lots of things have cheered me up and I am by no means depressed. In fact I am very excited and can't wait to be back more often!

Owl Things Considered

If you're an Etsy member you probably know you can add people to your circle to keep track of all their activity. However today someone added me, and because of that I found their amazing shop.

Needle felting is one of those hobbies I just have to try one day. And the shop cutelittlething has the loveliest DIY kits!

They have 3 different animals too choose from, and what a hard choice that would be, as both the owl, the hedgehog and the adorable little bunny look so incredibly sweet!

Not only do these kits provide everything you need to get started(material, as well as, I hear, really clear instructions), you'll also help raise money for charity. And they'd make a pretty awesome Christmas gift too! Whether it's as a kit, or as a lovely animal made by you already.

I recommend you check out this shop!

Giveaway winners!

It's time to announce the winners of the giveaways from the Autumn Party. A lot of people joined it and since there were three giveaways there are three winners today.

Drumroll please...!

The earrings from Chouettes

go to...

Hannah Rosengren

The clutch from Structured Chaos

goes to...

Sara

And the notebook

goes to...

Sunny Sweat Pea

Thanks Lily and Lady Pattie for making these awesome prizes available!

And thank you all for joining! If you haven't won, don't worry. I'm sure there will be more giveaways soon.

Reminder of Giveaways!

Remember there are still lots of giveaways you can enter. Don't delay as I'll announce some winners later today!

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Lovely Handmade Vintage Earrings

by Lily

from Chouettes

Gorgeous Citrus Hannah Clutch

by Lady Pattie

from Structured Chaos

Cute Autumn Notebook

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Good luck!

Spotted

I just love stuff with birds. I'm not exactly sure what it is, I just think they are amazing, they have such nice shapes and always have a friendly feel about them. So for today I hunted down the best golden birds for you.

Everytime I see this print I get really excited, isn't it gorgeous?

This brooch is just perfect. I love the smooth and shimmery finish.

Since I did the pottery class last weekend I find I appreciate nice pottery a lot lot more. And this jar really stood out.

These amazing bags come in lots of colors, but this one might just be my favorite.

This print is adorable.

Time for another laser cut piece of plastic jewelry. The shape of this bird is so beautiful and I love how the plastic and the chain match so incredibly well.

It's not that I need any more clothes, but I might just go hunting for a vintage inspired dress like this one. And with 3/4 sleeves? Perfection!

This ring has me speechless.

Everything about this necklace is great. Such a cute and original bird!

It looks like we've found the perfect Autumn art print!

And I would not mind adding this cardigan to my Autumn wardrobe either.

Plans and Goals: November

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• Show you my knitted sweater.
• Post about all the Japanese stuff.
• Finally get some film developed.
• Finish re-doing my desk area.
• Try out my latest acquisition...more on that later...
• Read some more Jane Eyre.
• Learn to make my own chai.
• Show you some things that came in the mail.
• Announce the winners of the running giveaways.
• Do some pretty exciting things on some pretty exciting blogs!

Last month I actually manage to complete all my goals but one. It was such a busy time that I didn't manage to squeeze "bake something" in there. I'm hoping to take things a little easier in November.

What are your goals?

Lovely Movies: Mary and Max

When I read this post on I Just Nod, I really wanted to see the Mary and Max claymation movie. A few days later the dvd happened to catch my eye while I was shopping, needless to say I bought it. And... it was amazing!

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It's such a great story, both cute and sad. Though it really was amazing, I wouldn't recommend you'd watch it with young kids. As a matter of fact I'm still a bit baffled that I found it in the kids' department as it has a few scenes in it that might shock kids.

This is probably one of the best films I've seen this entire year. It is so refreshing, I have never come across anything like it before. And I love that it's even based on a true story.

Chouettes is open!

One of my all time favorite Etsy shops, Chouettes, has reopened for a limited time only. If you like handmade jewelry with vintage rhinestones, you will adore this shop!

Also, you can still join in on the giveaway from the Autumn Blog Party, where Lily is offering these super gorgeous earrings to one lucky reader!

Click here to join!

Looking back on October

Two years ago today I did my very first blog post! Can you believe that?! Thinking about that made me quite excited, as did looking back on some of October's highlights!

• I knitted my very first sweater! (pictures will be posted soon)
• Clare came in and made you a lovely tutorial.
• I read the amazing graphic novel Picket Line.
• Released "clickables".
• And launched another new owl item.
• Andrea had an amazing Tim Burton Party.
• I went to all sorts of Japanese events: a film festival, flea market and pottery class.(more on the last two soon)
• Did my very first blog party and loved it!

Pretty Sculptures: Earl Santaniel

I am smitten with Earl Santaniel's creatures. Found them today and already feel like I need one, especially the octopus below. Though he has some pretty stunning owls too! Check out his DeviantArt, as it's full of these creatures, along with amazing drawings!

All images belong to Earl Santaniel of course!

100 Sales!

Guess what? I had my 100th sale today! Though I knew it was coming soon I was still super stoked to find out about it today, a little celebration is in order, right?

So I'm giving you 10% off everything in my shop until the end of the week with the coupon code "MILESTONE100".