12/31/08

Taking your 10-year old self to lunch and other Year-end reflections

I've always tought that end of year was the perfect time to reflect on your life... To think about your goals, hopes, apirations and such. Looking through some of my stuff, I came accross a magazine editorial I clipped some 11 years ago (scary how time flies by!). The title of this Glamour editorial was 17 questions that couls change your life. This new year, don't resolve.Reflect. Some of these questions are an amazing way to ask yourself questiosn that matter... and that could help you bring focus into your life in 2009. Here are some of my favorites.
  • If I had to wear my philosophy of life as a motto on a T-shirt, what would it be? Of course, no one can be summed up in an epigrammatic sentence or two. But, just for fun, why not try?
  • Is there anything unfinished in my life that I am willing to walk away from forever? If I haven't thus far learned French, gotten a dog, started my own business, maybe it's time for new dreams. Hit delete. See what happens.
  • If I could take a six-month sabbatical from my current job, what would I do?Travel around the world? Perform good deeds? Put my bottom in a chair and my head in a book? If I don't know the answer, how can I begin to figure out what my dream is?
  • Am I living my life for an audience? Have I internalized a watchful someone: Mom, my best friend, an ex-boyfriend? Is my audience worthy of judging me? How can I banish them forever and live for myself?
  • Do I see success as a lavish banquet or a scarce commodity? When a good friend triumphs, do I feel depleted m- as if there is a limited amount of goodies to go around? Is it possible to tranform envy into this-mens-I-csan-do-it-to-signal?

And my favorite

  • If I were to take my ten-year-old self to lunch, what would she think of me? Do I still have her passions, her opinions, her willfulness? Do I still know waht she knows?

12/18/08

Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : tenderroni

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross tenderroni's shop. She makes amazing vinyl accessories... so cute and trendy!

I got this wallet for my musician brother for Christmas... but don't tell him!


Here are some other fun items from her shop

Cherry Passport Cover by Tender Roni




Vine Wrist by Tender Roni FUSCIA WITH WHITE




Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : thefearlessknitter

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross thefearlessknitter's shop. She is a genius with knitting needles! I love all the texture in her work.

I got this great shawl from her. Will it be a gift or will I keep it for myself? I just can't decide!

Here are some other great items from her shop!

Lariat - Freeform Crochet - Burnt Orange


New Design - Snapdragon Scarf - Purple Pink

Blush - The Shawl - Half Price Sale

Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle : lynnswhim

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians! I've discovered some amazing artists that will be featured in this new "Countdown to Christmas Trading Chronicle" series.

That is how I came accross lynnswhim shop. She makes the most fashionable hostess aprons... you almost want to wear them all by themselves!

Here's the one I got (it's a Christmas present for a loved one... Shhhhhhhhhhhh!)

Here are some other gorgeous designs from her shop!


Oxygen Blue Hostess Apron



Chef's Apron


Jo Hostess Apron

12/10/08

My Christmas list Treasury

I was just browsing through Etsy's Treasury and "Pop!" I got a brand new one for myself! The first idea that came to mind was to make a wish list what-would-I-ask-Santa-for-if-I-could-get-anything-on-Etsy... I've been nice, I swear! Well... maybe a little naughty, biut that would be a different post entirely!


So here is my list full of Etsy goodies! To view it, click here!

12/4/08

Trading Chronicles : ComfyCreations

I just love doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing artists. And the Holidays have been the perfect backdrop to get in touch with new talented Etsians!

That it how I came accross ComfyCreations' shop. I was in need of some relaxation and her beautiful designer relaxation wrap did the trick with its wonderful lavender scent!





Here are some other relaxing item from ComfyCreations' shop.

Set Deluxe Back Relief Therapeutic Pack and Eye Pillow Combination Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with Designer Amy Butler's Nigella Passion Vines in Celery Fabric



Keyboard Wrist Rests Combination Buckwheat Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with designer Amy Butler's Camel Geisha Fans Fabric


Therapeutic Neck Wrap Eye Pillow Set Combination Flaxseed and Rice Lavender Scented with designer Amy Butler's Brown Kashmir Fabric

11/28/08

Grape and Avocado

The mix of the two might seem a little odd, but this Treasury by purplepolkadots is proof that a mix of purples and greens is stunning! I'm so glad my GRAPE BUBBLES - Purple color wire bracelet is in such amazing company!

11/9/08

Trading Chronicles : artisansagogo

At the beginning of last summer, I decided to brighten up my summer a little by doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing, talented artists.


This is a belated trading chronicle (Fall, a new job and deadlines somehow got in the way of blogging these past few weeks... ahem... months!) featuring one of my favorite artist that I have discovered through trading on Etsy. Artisansagogo's amazing hair clip creations bring out my inner pinup girl, I just can't help it!


Out of this trade I have gotten what is now officially my favorite hair accessory ever, this amazing Stunning Red Feather and Jeweled Flowers Hair Clip.


Here are other amazing hair accessories from artisansagogo's Etsy shop.

10/24/08

You are my sunshine

This bright treasury by zwzzy put sunshine in my day with its great color scheme of yellow and orange... and it features my ORANGE CRUSH ring!

I have hired a new assistant


After the passing of my feline "assistant" last August I had to get a new one, of course. Creating jewelry wouldn't be the same without the constant "input" (read furry paws playing with beads and findings!) of a kitty companion.


So here is Miss Z (her full name is Zia Elisabeth Lola), my new business partner whose favorite task is to lounge on my laptop keyboard.

9/16/08

Un "Treasury" très mignon!

A very cute Treasury indeed, with artists all from my neck of the woods. A very clever idea from LilithEvy a fellow Quebec Etsian. Merci!


9/4/08

New design at rougepicotenoir's

Going back to school or to work after summer holiday can be a drag... But this new sassy lanyard/badge/ID holder will put a punch of color and fun into your day if you have to carry ID or keys around for your job or classes!


Trendy in aqua and brown



Colorful in green and hot pink
They will soon be up for sale in my Etsy shop, so be sure to check it out!

9/2/08

Trading Chronicles : jklean

At the begginning of the summer, I decided to brighten up my summer a little by doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing, talented artists.

I was amazed at all the yummy-ness jklean packs into all of their products. They smell so good and so fresh, it's wonderful. I also have to say that their packaging is one of the most well designed, professional and crisp I have seen around Etsy. A "journey of scentual discovery", for sure!


Here are some other tentalizing products from jklean's shop.






KLEAN Sugar Body Polish-Tangy Watermelon



KLEAN Perfume Oil Roll-On





KLEAN Whipped Shea Body Butter-Devil Made Me Do It (Chocolate)

8/27/08

I am on Etsy's Front Page...

... and doing a silly dance to celebrate! Wouhou!


My LE BIJOU - 3-in-1 Glamourous wristlet in aquamarine and seafoam has had soooooo many views, it's crazy... and awesome!

Rouge the Quilter?

Well I wouldn't exactly call myself an expert quilter, but a few weeks ago I was in a pinch and needed a gift for my friend's newborn son. After rummaging through fabric scraps I decided I would make him a baby blanket quilt. I used mostly recycled t-shirt fabric, so it was eco-friendly as well! And I just love the color scheme blues and teal and beige and brown. So modern!

8/21/08

Trading Chronicles : indulgentcreations

At the begginning of the summer, I decided to brighten up my summer a little by doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing, talented artists.

I was thrilled when indulgentcreations contacted me with promises of beautiful smells and lathering soaps. I particularly enjoy the fresh minty smell and skin-smoothing texture of the Mint and Herbs Spa Salt Bar. Soooooooooooo energizing!





Here are some other yummy soap treats from indulgentcreations' shop.


Plumeria CP Spa Salt Bars



CP Soap and Soap Dish Gift Set

8/13/08

Raw Treasury

Raw silk is one of my favorite fabrics to work with. It is the perfect mix of elegance and organic. And thanks to retroattack's R A W S I L K Treasury I se that a lt of fellow Etsians also enjoy working with this gorgeous material!
Oh, and that's my LE BIJOU WATERMELON - 3-in-1 Glamourous wristlet in lime green and pink in there!

8/6/08

Trading Chronicles : FluffyFlowers

A few weeks ago, I've decided to brighten up my summer a little by doing some trades with some fellow Etsy sellers. It is such a fun way to discover new shops and get great stuff! As a result, I've been in contact with some amazing, talented artists.

So I've stumbled upon FluffyFlower's shop and fell in love with this cute zipper pouch. The colors are fresh and vibrant and as I've said many many many times before, I loooooove paisley!


Here are some other amazing creative items from FluffyFlowers' shop.



tweety Bird zipper pouch

Blueberry the Wandering Wildberry



SALE pretty princess Tutus Clearance SALE






7/31/08

A Rouge custom order

For the past week I've been working on a fun custom order for a friend of a friend's wedding. I designed and made six of my 3-in-1 Glamourous wristlets in the most gorgeous raw silk fabric for the bridesmaids, to match their royal blue outfits. I hope they'll enjoy their wristlets as much as I enjoyed working on this custom order!

A cute little touch (well, at least I thought so...) is that the wristlets are lined in three different color raw silk : coral, lime green and seafoam... Vibrant!