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This Page last updated: 2/8/09

I do my best to send out all swaps and tags on time. However sometimes life happens, if I am going to be late I will communicate that to you, I ask that you please do the same in return. If you are missing anything from me please PM me and I will respond as soon as I can. I do not follow up on ratings I receive so I have no way of knowing that you did not receive unless you let me know. I pledge to rate, if I forgot to rate you or acknowledge your tag please remind me. Although I usually send from the PO if any of my packages arrive postage due please let me know.

This is Ginger and Johnny Cash. I’ve had Ginger for 11 years and she has been to 48 states with me. Cash I rescued about 1 ½ years ago. They are both very spoiled but they deserve it for all the joy they bring into my life. They like treats and toys. Though any toys need to be heavy duty or else they tear right through them. (Please no $ store things for the dogs, thanks.)

I like coffee and hot chocolate, but not tea. I prefer instant flavored coffee like the International Coffee (but it does NOT have to be that brand) over ground coffee. If you're sending me candy I like chocolate (especially with nuts), toffee, and coffee/mocha flavored. No coconut or pineapple please.

I would love to receive anything handmade, especially by you! I prefer practical over knick-knacky type stuff. (For example a dish cloth rather than a stuffed toy.)

I prefer natural tones, browns, greens, deep blues, tans, copper, bronze, silver and burgundy. Not really bright, neon or pastel.

I love scarves. Not the winter kind but big ones that can be worn in 100 different ways from neck wrap to skirt or shawl like pashinas.

I love Vintage/Thriftstore finds if they truly are a "find" and can easily be cleaned up, but please no old/dirty items.

I try to reduce, reuse, recycle.

I prefer wood, metal, glass and fibers over plastic items.

Funky/Retro:

Ethnic:

Masks:

Hippie/Tree Hugger/Mother Earth:

My house was built mid last century (1950's) which means I have become very inspired by that time era especially Eames type design.

My kitchen is a medium tone green with deep burgendy, orange, and deep blue accents, I would love to have new dish towels/pot holders, (handmade would be great) Or maybe a 50's inspired apron?

My bathroom is 50's style pink and blue tile and I want to decorate it with a 50's Florida flamingo theme (think tourist plates).

• 50's Mushroom art (wall hangings, spoon rests, etc.)
• Long scarves to wear in my hair
• Anything 1950's, Eames era, mid century modern, June cleaver inspired
• Lampwork Glass Beads
• 60's or 70's inspired (or vintage) Handbag/Purse
• Vintage jewelry either to wear, take apart and use in new creations, or reconstructed by you. (I've found some really fun stuff at estate sales and thrift shops for under $1)
• Tablecloth for a round 24" diameter top side table in my living room (ideas could be Asian, Indian, Eames style, medium tone blue, burnt orange, brown, tan, burgundy, olive green and could be made from re-purposed fabric)
• A book that you have enjoyed that you think I would like (used but in good shape is preferred over new)
• Mix CD's: Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash, any live bootleg esp. Phish and Dead (all my bootlegs are on tape), something to listen to while driving, or anything you think I'd like
• Gently used magazines (nothing too old, a couple of months is good), fashion, craft, home, garden, Martha Stewart, or anything else you think I might like

I host a craft night a couple of times a year for both my crafty and non-crafty friends. We've done different things like handmade valentines, garden stepping stones, day of the dead skulls (for Halloween), matchboxes, and tried altered art bottle caps. I also make a lot of both beaded and hemp jewelry. I could really use focal beads/pendants that will fit on hemp. If you have a craft you think I'd like please share it with me! (But I don't knit/crochet) Since joining Swap-Bot I've also tried my hand at dotee's, altered matchboxes and tip-in book pages.