coloring in

I have a couple of new scarves up in my shop.

Craftily hand crocheted and available in different color options. 

This winters perfect infinity scarf

I'm looking for more popular colors to add to my options,

what's your favorite cozy winter color?

shroomin'

Free Crochet Pattern

These little mushroom necklaces are made to fit a lighter perfectly so it never gets lost, but you can use them for whatever you like. And for those of you who don't crochet, I have these up for sale in my shop. 

I decided to put this pattern up because it's super easy and doesn't use much yarn. I was originally taught how to make these from a happy hippie friend, she was often on the road, would sing and play her ukelele and always had a smile on her face. Now I get a chance to share with you what she shared with me.

What you need to know: 

How to crochet in the round & double crochet

What you need:

Yarn, Size H hook, Scissors

cyber monday: shop update

this coupon code is working all day today, 

I'll make sure no time zone is left out.

all shop sales are ending tomorrow.

thanks for supporting small business.

my Cyber Monday favorite shop pick goes to

IHSQUARED

who is also having some great sales on beautifully

hand crafted wood work and original art pieces.

one of the necklaces from my shop will be going home

to the winner of a giveaway I did through instagram. 

#lightofthemoongiveaway

and there will be plenty more giveaways throughout the seasons!

xo

It feels so nice to be getting orders again.

old and new

Just in the middle of preparing for Black Friday.

I, personally never go shopping on Black Friday

because I can't stand the hoards of people going crazy over stuff they don't need.

However, nowadays all of that can be avoided because we have THE INTERNET!

And I believe that both the buyer and the seller can benefit

from having an excuse to mark down the prices and put on some sales.

So, to all of those awesome, amazing people buying handmade this year,

Black Friday will be the day to check out Etsy.

Thanks to them all shops having a sale will be covered.

I made sure to put a bunch of pre-made items out there for quick delivery.

What better time to knock some presents off of your list?

I'll be supporting handmade by shopping around all over Etsy next weekend, 

and by crafting my hands off and making trades to check everyone off of my Christmas list this year.

And heey crafters! 

Don't forget about those near you who may not have much to celebrate this year.

There are always local groups and organizations accepting donations for warm clothes, 

and you know how to make them! 

I'm sure those affected by Hurricane Sandy could use a little love too, 

so empty out your stockpiles of unused handmades and show your helping hand.

<3

What's new:

a variety of scarves

a few hats and beanies

a handful of headbands

and some mushrooms

Sale: Friday, November 23rd through Monday, November 26th

xo neena noel

winter welcomes

It's the rainy days like these that remind me to breathe in and enjoy life. Though I may mostly stay indoors there's nothing stopping me from changing my state completely and going out to run in the rain. Whenever I go outside I always find myself looking up the sky to see how it's changed since I last saw it. When you look straight up in the rain it's as if you're looking up into the infinite. Raindrops fall from a vortex above you and the sky, grey, glows beautifully as if there is no sun but instead some sort of mystical place beyond your daily imaginations. The cloud cover is a dreamland, reminding us to step back and relax for just a moment.

Maybe it's the clean air or the calming winter chill, I don't know, but seasons greetings always seem to ease my mind. That is until the holidays get closer. I look forward to the busy-ness though, especially since most of it will be creating gifts for people. One thing that I desperately need to do is get my sleep schedule back to normal and start waking up earlier! It doesn't help that I always stay up til 2 in the morning but getting out of bed at noon is starting to become a real drag. 

 xo neena noel

by the light of the moon

Put up a couple of new necklaces in my shop,

light of the moon &

trifecta

And right now you have a chance to win the necklace pictured above for free!

I'm holding a giveaway through Instagram so if you'd like to enter go find me 

@neenabananaa http://instagram.com/neenabananaa 

and click on the picture of the necklace for instructions and information. 
If you don't have an Instagram I'm terribly sorry
but I promise I'll hold another giveaway through my blog soon so stick around. :)

 xo neena noel

santa baby

There are a couple of new, festive items in my shop as of this evening. I spent most of my day just trying to prepare the items to sell and I must say, sometimes the photography is harder than any other aspect of creating these listings. Most of the shots I took today went straight to the trash folder but I was able to pick out enough good ones for these hats. I try to keep it simple in order to come out with better results, and was the Freddy Krueger sweater too much? I think not ;) Here's a little blogworthy note: I found that sweater at the Goodwill for something like $3.00, 'tis the season so don't forget to check the men's sweater section on your next thrift store outing!

Santa Hats available in:

Classic Red and White &

Snowflake

Well, I'm off for the night. As much as I'd like to sit down and continue creating new designs, I think it's time to finish some long overdue projects. And, as much as I'd like to hibernate in my home for the next couple of months I must get some work done so I can get out and enjoy the holidays too. Until next time, xo neena noel

november

I'm just now getting a chance to say, happy November! This is going to be a busy month for me as I'm sure it will for all of you with the holidays so close by. I've slowly been receiving all of the goodies that I ordered for my shop including this giant box of yarn! My intentions for it was to make a whole bunch of different types of scarves, but just yesterday I came up with a very chirstmas-y idea while playing around with some red wool. I looked through tons of Santa hats on Etsy and wanted to make something just a little bit different. So I came up with a pattern and worked with it until it matched my vision and looked just right. It's not in my shop yet but I should have it up tomorrow. I'm pretty happy with my design so, steal my idea and I will hunt you down! >:]

Every day may seem like just another struggle, but I know now that life is what you make it.  I realize now that I can find the solutions to my struggles instead of letting them carry me down further. I've always been a human of impulse, relying on habitual behavior I would have rather chosen to give in to my addictions than to wait out a feeling of uneasiness. 

I know now that positive actions will lead to a more positive life but if you had told me that a year ago I would not have cared either way. I can look back on my personal problems and see growth and improvement instead of filling myself with regret. I no longer let my choices today affect my well being tomorrow. I no longer let a temporary downfall bring me down into a deeper depression. 

This is only the beginning but I feel like this time I am truly free from the chains I've kept myself locked in. Once the scars have faded it will be like nothing ever happened. We take each day one step at a time and even then it still feels like we're moving way too fast. Sometimes I just have to slow it down and put everything into perspective. Sometimes I just need a minute to think before acting to realize that I can come out stronger as long as I stay strong through the battle.

I've found my solace through keeping myself busy. Learning and finding new interests, keeping my brain and hands occupied, setting goals for myself and starting new projects. Breaking addictions and creating healthy habits. I'm moving further away from the things that keep me unhappy and I find myself moving closer to a peace of mind every day. Moving further away from the complications of society I find the natural simplicity of the Earth will guide me through. I question and I find the answers. I keep moving forward until I find my way to enlightenment.

two months<3
xo neena noel

unfinished scarves

crochet troubles: feeling the need to make every combination of scarves possible

and every version of every scarf in every color that you have.

the hardest button to button

I could sit in the garden for hours and watch the leaves change colors as the sun moves down the sky. Life has a meaning and it's purpose is to grow and blossom, to withstand and to give life to that which gives you life. Nature is so complex and beautiful and seems to give off an overall feeling of calmness and happiness. I think the further we part from nature, the easier it is to forget ourselves; who we are and our purpose for living. The more we disconnect with nature, the easier it is to get lost in a world of comfort and false priorities. 

a little update on my life as of Friday, November 2 at 1:06 AM,

I am once again phoneless. Yes, I dropped my phone in the toilet AGAIN after dropping it in a different toilet only one month ago. Got it replaced and then there goes replacement phone #1, plop, right into the shitter. At this point I don't even know if I want to bother replacing it yet again, but hopefully this was just a fluke and the end of my bad luck streak.

On a brighter note, I just ordered about eight pounds worth of yarn that will soon be going to good use, as well as some other necessary shipping supplies and such. I am ready for the holiday season and ready to make some sales. So, no more stress about not having enough materials or supplies to run a steady business.

I've been doing a lot of research on various subjects and how-tos. I've been finding more and more natural, homemade dyes for yarn and clothing and also some recipes for making my own lotions and instructions on hand-rolling incense. I'm filling up my notebook so hopefully it can pay off with some new, fun projects.

Right now nothing makes sense to me other than yarn, crocheting, food, sleep and zombies. Watching the Walking Dead inside and out and crocheting my fingers off is all I want to do apparently. I've somewhat put my life on hold to improve my shop all around which will hopefully get me back on track and help me achieve a higher status. 

I am contently confused about my life as a whole.