Spring 2009 Color Trends

Some of these are really inspiring!

Source: www.fashiontrendsetter.com

Art Deco-ish brand new design!

had incorporated vintage jewelry in some of my designs before, but I am really proud of these brand new pendants. They are really intricate and I feel they have a somewhat of an Art Deco flair to them. Creating them really made me feel like a true artist!

AB Obsession

For as long as I can remember, I have had this attraction to anything sparkly. When I bought my first piece of vintage AB (aurora borealis) jewelry (an amazing pink AB necklace and earrings set) almost ten years ago, I didn't know that it was the start of a wonderful love affair - dare I even say obsession - with vintage costume jewelry from the fifties and sixties.

Speaking of AB vintage jewelry, I just bought this cute vintage ring from Etsy seller dibabeads. I haven't received it yet but I can't wait to wear it! It will be a nice addition to fulfill my growing addiction... collection, I mean!

Update : I got it! It is so sweet and sparkly, I love it!

Purpleicious

My FLASHY FUCHSIA - Hot pink sequins crocheted color wire bracelet is in a wonderful Etsy Treasury curated by LilithEvy, entitled Purpleicious. She says she's not normally a fan of purple but that these items are the exception... How nice! I myself have a soft spot for purple... and therefore really enjoy this beautiful Treasury!

To view this Treasury in all its purpleicious glory, click here.

And here is a little closeup of my bracelet!

Post-Christmas Trading Chronicle : missballantyne

I just love trading 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 have since been featured in my "Trading Chronicles" series. That is how I came accross missballantyne's shop. She crafts beautiful body products that have a unique vintage and glamourous feel to them.

In this fabulous trade, I got this great Handyman's Cream Wax. I gave it to my father as a Christmas present and he loved it! It has a great texture and doesn't have a too strong smell.

Here are some other great items from missballantyne's shop.

Organic Mango Butter Body Lotion

Organic Rose Cream 60mL for Sensitive, Red, Mature or Dry Skin

Gardener's Cream Wax