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Monday, June 30, 2014

Getting ready for the Fourth?

If you are hosting friends and family this holiday weekend you may be looking for great food ideas. One of the members of Group2020 has found a fruit salad that sounds delicious, looks great, and will be fast and easy to make.



This recipe was shared with us all by @Cuprum29Jewelry who has a shop on Etsy filled with some of my favorite designs. If you shared this like she did I am sure you will get lots of compliments on it.

Do me a favor please? If you try the salad or browse Cuprum29 or both leave us a comment with your thoughts.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Shop of the Week Exquisite Studios on Etsy

I began my studio in 2005 with candleholders, novelty items, and plaques. I was urged by my clients to do more with my range of talents, so I certainly have. Jewelry has long been a passion of mine. Having a very small wrist and neck, finding jewelry that not only fit properly, but looked amazing from any department store was never easy. Their designs and finishes would come close, but never really filled me with honest happiness. It's not enough, to me, to have beautiful jewelry pieces that sit in a drawer until "that special occasion" comes around. Jewelry is an investment, therefore, it's my philosophy that it had better be excellent day after day, without breaking or losing its luster. 
I've honed my talents and excel in quality and workmanship. Handmade Artisan Fine Jewelry reigns supreme for its One-Of-A-Kind nature and brilliance in longevity. No machine on the planet can possibly compete with anything handmade, in my eyes. Heck, I don't even alter or restore the Vintage pieces I work with using a machine of any sort. I cannot stand to. For me, and for you, quality comes from the hand-crafted work that goes into every single piece. It's worth the time going in, because you're worth the time--every time.
I've built my reputation on my skills, knowledge, and execution. The reward is the smile on your face when you open your new treasure from ExquisiteStudios. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Knowing about the quality and dedication of this very talented artisan I find it so very easy to fall in love with everything in the Exquisite Studios shop. The work done by Emily on these vintage treasures is simply stunning. Precisicion and attention to all the fine details show in each and every necklace, brooch, ring or set of earrings.


Two of my favorites are right here. I love the look of the vintage bar pin! As for the bracelet, what is more lovely than the warmth when you combine the red of garnets with gold?

Emily and I would both be so very pleased if you browse the shop and let us know your favorites. Remember Mother's Day is coming and that is a perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love.

For Shopping- Exquisite Studios on Etsy.

For Connecting- Twitter and Pinterest

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Shop of the Week Lanmom Originals on Etsy

The quote below is from the shop profile of Lanmom Originals on Etsy. Can you tell she likes to crochet? What I will share with you today is just a small part of the talents Nona brings to the products in her shop which includes handcrafted soaps, seed bead crochet, upcycled bracelets and more.
I love crochet. Well, I love most everything, but I REALLY love crochet. Especially when it gives me the chance to work in unusual mediums with unusual materials. Thus, you're likely to see a lot of not-too-common crochet items here. And some more common ones. And some other things, too. If it looks interesting, I'll try it. If it works, you'll see it here. It's just who I am!
This week I am sharing a new line of headbands from Lanmom Originals. She has put a twist in the style meant to bring out your inner diva in some great color combinations.

Aren't they lovely. I think the one in the middle is my favorite. Which one would be yours?

As always I will leave you some links so you can shop or connect.

For shopping

For Connecting