Friday, July 31, 2009

Fashion Friday- Out on a Limb

I love jewelry inspired by nature. I don't think I'm going out on a limb saying that these tree themed items are beautiful!

From Higher Chakra Creations- Brass Branch Earrings:


From Urban Metal- Cherry Blossom Brushed Fine Silver Hoop Earrings:


From Emotional Oasis- Silent Echoes Pendant:


From Vitrine- Cherry Blossom Glazed Japanese Paper Pendant


From The Bead Loft- Birds on a Branch Necklace:


From Art Made by Tammy- Tree of Faiths and Beliefs Necklace:


From O V Gillies Designs- Tree Hugs:
(click on the pictures to learn more about these beautiful items)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Treasury-a-rama

When it rains it pours when it comes to Etsy Treasuries! I'm in 3 more right now!

  • There Will Always be Sunshine is from Jems by JB and Company:
Jems by JB and Co's Stormy Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace is beautiful and would have looked fab in her treasury!


  • When Dreams Become Real from Noah's Ark Collection
This cute kitty silk scarf from Noah's Ark Collection is dreamy-

  • Stormy Seas from Caffeinated Frenzy
I love this recycled cashmere scarf from Caffeinated Frenzy not only for it's beautiful color, but also because it is named after my astrological sign- Aries.

C Honors

My earrings are in a Treasury! WooHoo!


This treasury was curated by DCH Studio who made this beautiful ACEO oil painting:

Friday, July 24, 2009

Fashion Friday- Modern Turquoise

What makes Turquoise modern?
The sterling silver with which it's paired.

From Brooke Scarborough Jewelry Designs at BrookeJewelry.Etsy.com


From Foret at Foret.Etsy.com


From Designs by Cher at DesignsbyCher.Etsy.com


From Capital City Crafts at CapitalCityCrafts.Etsy.com


From The Storybeader at Storybeader.Etsy.com


From Jewelry 24 Seven at Jewelry24Seven.Etsy.com

Friday, July 17, 2009

Fashion Friday- Enamel Jewelry

Enameling is a great way that jewelry designers are adding color to their pieces.
Here are some great examples of this trendy technique in use:

From Cool Jewelry Jr:

From Art Made By Tammy:

From Metalsmitten:

From Jems By JB and Co:

From Boutique Kismet:

From Cassowary Jewelry:

From Essential Elements:

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Cute Spoonrests!

My new favorite kitchen tools!
Recycled cobalt blue bottle spoon rests from Combustion Glassworks
These cobalt blue spoonrests came from Combustion Glassworks Etsy shop and they're fabulous! They're recycled glass bottles that have been slumped in a kiln to form the shape. I bought the larger one (about 14 inches) first but I realized I needed another. I'm loving the little one (about 9 inches) for my teabag and stirring spoon at night. Yes, even in 100 degree weather I like a cup of tea w/ milk to help me sleep.

It get your own spoonrest head over to CombustionGlassworks.Etsy.com or click here.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Let's Just Elope!

I finally got another Etsy treasury! WooHoo! Let's Just Elope features a bunch of cool handmade things that would be perfect for running off to Vegas to get hitched.
Etsy treasury of wedding elopement
note: this is not a plan I'm making- it's just a treasury. ;)

Friday, July 10, 2009

Fashion Friday- Modern White Pearls

White pearls don't have to be conservative heirlooms. They can be modern and trendy like the following examples.


From Adroit Jewelers at AdroitJewelers.Etsy.com


From Wearable by Design at WearableByDesign.Etsy.com


From Jessie McCann Handmade Jewelry at JessieMcCann.Etsy.com


From Beads Me at BeadsMe.Etsy.com


From The Brass Hussy at TheBrassHussy.Etsy.com


From Designs by Victoria at DBVictoria.Etsy.com

Friday, July 3, 2009

Fashion Friday- Black and White Baby!

Black and white- sometimes demure, sometimes bold. It's a classic color (or lack of color) combination that lends itself to just about any outfit. Here are some lovely b&w jewelry items I hope you will enjoy:

From OV Gillies from Ovgilliesdesigns.Etsy.com


From Little Bug Jewelry at Littlebugjewelry.Etsy.com


From Abacus Bead Creations at Abacusbeadcreations.Etsy.com


From Jems By JB and Comany at Jemsbyjbandcompany.Etsy.com


From Zen Creations at Zencreations04.Etsy.com