Sunday, March 29, 2015

Naturally



With Spring now upon us (Wow, where did March go??), I thought I'd get a jump on my April featured post in hopes to stay just a little ahead of the game.  While browsing through Etsy's assemblage of truly wonderful shops.  It's so hard to chose just who I'd like to feature, so I put all the names of the shops I select on a little piece of paper, drop them all in a jar, shake 'em up good and proper, close my eyes, then reach in and pull one out, fair and square, no?  

I generally like to notify or ask permission of those whom I choose to feature, but in some cases or if I know the shop owner, I just create the post to "Surprise" them.  With that said, my featured seller has graciously allowed me the honor.

May I introduce you to...


who owns and operates



and creates Raw Stone Jewelry.

Here I'd like to share with you a few examples of her wonderful creative works.





This lovely set of Raw


Earrings with it's tiny yellow crystals are set in .925 Silver and 6-7 mm each in size.





Equally as lovely are these


 Natural Geode Earrings that 
feature gorgeous crystal cavities on both halves.  Also set in .925 Silver.







Perhaps a Ring is more your liking?  Here Kristan offers a beautiful


Rough and Raw, these stones are set in a flower petal shaped cup.

 Visit soon to get $10.00 off this beautiful


and Silver Ring.  Great for Her, an Anniversary, or Birthday.



I'd love to share all of Kristan's wonderful works, but that wouldn't be any fun now would it??  So you'll have to stop by her wonderful shop



 to browse all she has to offer.

Hope to see you there!!


Sunday, March 1, 2015

An Aussie Artisanista



Hailing from the land "Down Under" is an old Etsy friend, Blogger, and true "Fashionista".  My friend Lorena has a knack for all that is fashion!  Here I want to share with you some of her lovely, creative lace creations, and just a little about this Aussie Artisan named...

Lorena

She is owner and operator of...



Following are just a few examples of her beautiful creative works I'd like to share with you.







Made to order are this fantastic 


Romanian Point Lace Designed custom made to your requirements.






She offers beautiful and bold statement pieces like this


Color tones that include Beige, Cream, White, Nude, and Cappuccino.


Perhaps a lovely addition to your fashion apparel is more to your liking.  Check out this awesome handmade...









Lorena also offers downloadable PDF tutorials that lend to you techniques to create pieces like this 





Unique and interesting pieces like this beautiful


made of Gold colored Silk Rayon are available for immediate purchase.


Stop by to browse more of Lorena's works and tell her NeverTooOld sent ya!



Sunday, February 15, 2015

Enamored Esoterica




"I love stones!!! I believe in the esoteric healing properties of them, and the energy they emit or absorb."



Allow me to introduce an artisan who's lovely creative works speak for themselves.  Featured is ...

Kristen

from Etsy shop



"Wearable art that an individual can and will adorn themselves with."




Like this beautiful bracelet


Alluring beads of genuine silver Freshwater pearl beads are paired with
ocean jasper.




Elegantly simple are this lovely


in beautiful green, blue and purple beads of genuine rainbow Fluorite dangle from 925 Sterling Silver lever back earrings.


Head into outerspace with this gorgeous



With streaks of grey Agate are centered and paired with an array of diverse beads.
Beads of shell, labradorite, hematite, freshwater pearl, and quartz, are 
blended together to create this cosmic necklace. 








Just look at this


Absolutely gorgeous, a watery and dreamy original.  Wouldn't you agree?





I'm a huge jewelry fan, but I've never seen the likes of these beauties...


These Dangles are sure to please, Large and Lustrous. 





Stop by to browse more of Kristens awesome creative works and thanks so much for visiting!


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Happiness Is Handmade



One of my favorite hand-made items have always been quilts.  Anyone who create's these marvelous works, I sincerely admire as I know the time and patience it takes to create even the smallest.  I'd like to bring in the New Year and share with you in this first post of 2015, A wonderful artisan whom I've met through a team I belong to on Etsy.  Not only does she create and sell hand-made items, but vintage goods as well.   I introduce you to...


from the Etsy shop...




and some of her lovely and creative works of art.




My most favorite of her works listed is this beautiful


Made with Cotton fabric, flannel backing, cotton batting, and cotton chenille.








This wonderful quilt is ready for the baby boy.  


features faux fur embroidered Teddy Bear's and comes in a 36.5" x 36.5".


Lastly I share with you this adorable


Pink and White, Elephant, Piggy, Bunny, and Kitty Quilt

that would make a great addition to that little girls nursery!  This one measures 41" x 41".  All of Laura's quilts are machine washable and dryer safe tested.

I hope you'll stop by to browse Laura's entire inventory of handmade and vintage gifts, quilts, cards, and home decor.