The Chocolate Shop

I was recently given some advise that my blog should be about what I like, and things I do.
So I'm going to blog tonight about a shop in my town that my friend and I went to for dinner last night.

It is called "The Chocolate Shop". Actually they just relocated from another spot and this was my first visit there. What make it unique to me is how it is decorate. Very 50's,
Hot Pink with the simulation of chocolate drips down the walls. In the center of the shop is all the candy bins,anything from flavored gum drops, gummie worms, to of course chocolate pecans, fudge, chocolate with peanut butter, chocolate, chocolate, everywhere. Above this hangs chocolate and hot pink umbrellas hung upside down.

To the other side they have two sections for birthday parties. The first is decorate in pink, with hints of green, lace, and pearls, tea settings like a little princess, this is for the girls, and next to that they have a table with tanks, trucks, GI Joe figures decorated with camouflage
for the boys . Through various shelves and basket bins, are little gift items for purchase, a lot of Hannah Montana, and even Betty Boop.

Well I said I had dinner and no I did not have chocolate for dinner. When you come in to the right is a little dinner area that serves hamburgers, Italian Beef, pizza and Chicago Style Hot dogs. All keeping with the 50's theme, including a soda fountain that has all kinds of handmade ice cream, okay you got me I did have for dessert a scoop of chocolate peanut butter chocolate chunk revel. If the staff are dressed like soda fountain jerks.

I'm sorry I didn't bring my camera to post, but that just makes an excuse to go back.

I will say that the Italian beef was excellent, but the verdict is out on the Chicago Hot dog til my husband can taste it. He is the expert on that one.

Biker Chick Purse and Earrings

This bag is for all the ladies out there who like to ride and need something small, I made this just for you. I just listed this in my Etsy Shop $25.00
Creationsbynoramarie.etsy.com

Bag measure 9w x 10h has 3 inside pockets and a biker charm on the zipper pull

As I have mentions before I love all things creative, and love to create and in the last few months I have been learning to make jewelry as well to complement my bags.

My first showing of my jewelry creations are the biker earrings. The bike charm is made of sterling silver and accented with black beads. I also just listed them in the shop for $20.00

Keep watching my blog and shop in the next few weeks, I will posting some more jewelry and one that promotes a cause that is very dear to me.

Friendship

Even though today is Saturday and I'm sure my fellow bloggers are busy with family and outside on such a gorgeous day, I have decided to post a little quote about friendship. The author is unknow.

"A friend is one who comes in when the whole world has gone out"

I'm writing this because I know of someone who is having some tough times in her family with a serious illness and I pointed out to her that she had a good group of friends around her that are willing to help and listen to her. She send me a note back saying that was very true, she had a great support group in her friends.

I don't think that the quote means that your family ignores or leaves when times are tough, but because they are going through the same rough times they can not always be objective and that's when you could use a good friend.

It reminded me of how my best friend is always there for me and I hope that I am always there for her. I have three great friends, my husband, my daughter Becky and then my friend Edie. She has always been there when I've needed help or just someone to talk and sound off. My family lives a distance from me so I have had to rely on her many times and I want her to know just how much I appreciate her.

As we go through are many task for in the day I think we take our friends and family for granted to I wanted to write this today to remind everyone we all have a best friend, whether it be you husband, daughter, sister or girlfriend we all have one.

Rose on Rose Tote

As I promised myself I am listing a new item a week in my Etsy Shop.

I'm call this Rose On Rose Tote. The pocket and tab closure is a embroidered rose. Fabric is cotton with warm and natural batting.

Quilting on tote is in a criss cross pattern.

Measure 13w x 11h x 3d

6 inside pocket 3 on each side helps keep you organized.

3 large outside pockets rounds out you organizing for cell phone, keys so you never miss place them.

$35.00 on Creationsbynoramarie.etsy.com

One Item a week

I have decided to set a goal for myself. I'm going to try and place one new item a week on by blog and etsy shop. So if you are following me place come back every week and view what I have place.

ALSO COMING AUGUST JEWELRY

So keep watching

Thank YOu

Just want to thank all the ladies from Unique Women in Business who have signed up to follow my blog. A Big Thank You. You are now entered in to my contest. Good Luck

Sherbert Collection for Etsy shop

Have been working on the new items for my shop. They will be listed on Monday, but thought I'd give my fellow bloggers and facebook fans a sneak peek. Hope everyone likes them.

I usually don't name the items I make, but when I saw this fabric it reminded me of sherbert and I new I could make some great things with it so I bought it and now the collections is being called Sherbert

Persistence

About a week ago I wrote about a cardinal trying to build her nest in my hanging plants. We removed the nest because of watering. Well this morning I found her trying to build again. I guess the listen to be learned from this is eventually persistence pays off. If she lays eggs I'll try an take pictures of them and her babies.

Jewlery is coming

We had a very rainy 4th here in Indiana, so while my husband was creating with his Harley, I spend the afternoon working on jewelry that I hope to present in my shop this week. But for now I need to finish my new creation Tote Bag.

We have up and posted by the end of the week. Keep following

Clutch Wallet

This is part of my new accessory line. Clutch Wallet. Marron paisley print.
Measures 8x 4 closed and 8x8 opened. Has zipper pocket for change and 6 pockets for credit cards and pockets to hold bills and/or check book.
Will be listed on my Etsy shop. creationsbynoramarie.etsy.com $15.00

Fringe Purse

Could not believe it when I was walking through the mall last week and saw a fringed purse on display. So I came home and started creating and come up with this design. Purse is made of cotton/canvas material. Measures 9x9 and has inside 3 inside pockets and zipper closure. Reinforces seams
Will be listing on Etsy shop Creationsbynoramarie.etsy.com $20.00