Present & Correct
Happy Friday! Another week has flown by, huh? I have been squirreling away on jewellery all week (as my Instagram followers would know - sorry, got a bit carried away there!) and putting together the draft for the next *bespoke*. Today I wanted to share this...
Today I Like {10/5/12} Pendleton Plaid Vintage Dress from Bess Georgette
My friend Teresa of Bess Georgette just listed this adorable plaid dress in her shop yesterday... and I tells you, if I hadn't JUST bought 2 other dresses from her as a belated birthday treat, this baby would be MINE! I swear that woman has a telepathic link into my...
Are Sloths the New Foxes? (or Owls… or Moustaches…)
So, I saw this sloth necklace by MaryMary on Etsy recently (was she the featured seller?) and didn't think much of it. I thought it was cute, of course, and the silversmith in me could not help but analyse the design... but anyways, that's off topic! The point is......
Today I Like {9/5/12} Pink Floral Dishtowel by Lisa Rupp
This beautiful dishtowel by Lisa Rupp is a a perfect example of one of those household items that you get and then never use because it's too pretty. You know, like the good china, or those nice wineglasses. I would just want to hang this on my wall and gaze at it,...
Introducing ~ The Teeny-Tiny Stud Earring Range by Epheriell {or, sometimes great things happen by accident}
Sometimes, I plan new designs. And sometimes, they just happen. These new stud earrings are a great example of the latter! I was making a whole stack of ball earwires for a wholesale order yesterday, when I thought 'gee, these could make really cute little stud...
The numbers to look at when you’re buying blog advertising for your crafty biz
For many of us with small online creative businesses, blog ads are a big part of our advertising strategy. Rarely can we afford magazine advertising, and since our customers are online, it make sense to advertise to them online, too. There are a number of different...
Today I Like {8/5/12} Cosmos Ring
How gorgeous is this? Simple and perfect, the Cosmos Ring from Twinklebird is made from sterling silver with a sweet 18k gold plated section. This is just my style - understated, with a little bit of contrast for good measure! *** Want more Epheriell-y...
My Favourite Materials {Post 1 of 4} ~ Paper
This is the first post by this month's Special Guest Blogger Julie Gibbons. She's going to be sharing 4 of her fave creative materials, and why she loves them! Today’s favourite medium is paper. Sure you can write, paint, and print on it (yes, linocut is another...
Rulitos Giveaway ~ Silver Matryoshka Earrings
I am loving this givewaway from May Advertiser Rulitos! Nerea (the chickie above with the awesome red hair!) is the gal behind Rulitos, and she uses sterling silver, leather, and hardware to create wearable pieces that are both pretty and edgy. Inspired by the pretty...
Today I Like {7/5/12} Mason Jar Chandelier
I've blogged about Mason Jar Chandeliers before, but I came across this one today and had to share! This beauty is by zoeveedesigns. They also offer these funky lids that would throw beautiful light patterns on the ceiling if you are thinking about DIYing your own...