Feeling... blue.

As a non-english native speaker I always wonder about the meaning of the expression "feeling blue". Is it because blue is associated to sadness? I think that cannot be the explanation, because blue, in all of its shades, is such a beautiful color and has no relation -at least for me- with anything but wealth, luxury, relax...

What do you think about blue? Tell me, I´d love to know :)

Meanwhile, let´s check what blues I have found in these amazing shops!

From Ms Formaldehyde, this attractive Fascinator in 1920s style

Found at Redemption Art´s shop, this lovely Fenton Christmas Plate Hand Painted by Lisa W

From Orange Windmill, this modern Leather Journal, Embossed Turquoise, Hand-Bound 4.5 x 6 Journal

And from GMaEllenCrochetGifts´s shop, this beautiful Seed bead, Preciosa Czech glass, transparent rainbow teal ready to be used for your next favorite project :)

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Rojo pasión

Have you been looking for the perfect accessories for a special -and passionate- occasion?
What is better than red for a moment like this?
Search no more, look what I have found in these awesome Etsy shops:

From CK Silver, these yummy Christmas Bells Sterling Silver Earrings

By Our Home to Yours, a sparkling OOAK blood red heart choker

And from Beader Bubbe, these delicate Ruby Earrings

Have you picked your favorite? Then go and get your special dress and enjoy the night, girl!

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BESTeam feature of the week: Chicky Ds

One thing I love about being part of this Etsy Team, is the possibility to find new shops and to meet great people :)

This time I feature Chicky D's, a vibrant and colorful shop with plenty of accessories and gifts for everyone from newborns, toddlers and teens to brides and businesswomen: Bows and more lovely bows...!

Danielle, Chicky D´s owner, always loved arts and crafting and she also studied Graphic Design.

Now Danielle runs two Etsy shops following this passion: Chick D´s and Danizabeth, where you will find retro and vintage photographs.

Check it out these BEAUTIFUL items I have found at Chicky D´s!!

Floral Boutique Loopy Bow on Alligator Clip - Hot Pink, Brown, Green, Gold

Small Canvas Tote with Removable Ribbon Accent

Mini Bow Duo - Multi-Colored Pattern on Alligator Clip

Child's Boutique Military Style Hat with Yo Yo Accents

You can find more about Chicky D´s at:

Facebook | Twitter

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BESTeam feature of the week: Plumbeadacious

From lampwork beads, crystals, Czech glass beads, freshwater pearls to semi-precious stones in wonderful combinations, Plumbeadacious provides affordable jewelry to those who want to adorn themselves in something beautiful.
Working in jewelry for seven years, LeAllyson -Plumbeadacious owner- desires to create jewelry that delights the eye and is a joy to wear. And she certainly does!

LeAllyson is offering at her Etsy shop a beautiful selection of Victorian style jewelry, bracelets, earrings, hair accessories, necklaces, purse charms, rings and repurposed jewelry. She also happily accepts custom orders :)

Take a look at some of Plumbeadacious items!

Blue Flower Bohemian Delight Necklace

Fuschia Roses Lucite Flower Antiqued Brass Bobby Pins

Vintage Inspired Yellow Acrylic Flower Antiqued Silver

Hibiscus Bouquet Necklace - Lucite Flowers, Antique Brass

Would you like to read more about Plumbeadacious?

Website: www.plumbeadacious.com
Blog: www.plumbeadacious.blogspot.com

You can also visit her other Etsy shop, LeAllyson's Lanyards at http://www.leallyson.etsy.com.

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Mixing-Colors Collection... now in Violet, Bordeaux and Plum!

Oh, my... cannot stop mixing... the possibilities are endless!!

Take a look at this new one:


I think the next will be the blues and grays... I´ll upload new pics when I have them, very soon I hope :)

See ya!

BESTeam feature of the week: Ancient Oils

In ancient times, sweet smelling oils were more respected for both medicinal and their healing properties than scent. Essential Oils are often referred to as "Mankind's First Medicine".
Aromatherapy is the inhalation of plant oils, called essential oils, for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Lilly DelValle, the owner of Ancient Oils, holds a degree in Metaphysics and various Certifications in Holistic Energy Healing. She have studied and practice various modalities of Holistic & Spiritual Healing.
She certainly know how to design unique blends to enhance the Goddess principals within you, remove blockages in energy centers, as well as lift you spirits.

I love what she has in store... Take a look at some of her very special products!

Peppermint Therapuetic Foot Scrub - All natural 5 oz

Your Signature Perfume - 10ml

3 Winter Aliment, Bath teas

Third Eye Chakra - Themis, Greek Goddess of Prophecy

Would you love to hear more of Lilly and Ancient Oils? Find her here:

http://www.facebook.com/AncientOils
http://www.twitter.com/AncientAroma
http://www.flickr.com/people/AncientOils

Blog: LivingVibrations.blogspot.com

website: MyAncientOils.com

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Fabric Poppies: Now mixing layers & forming new colors!

Ahh... I am having so much fun making fabric poppies that I could not resist the impulse of mixing colors...!

So that is what I did in my first attempt: One of my favorite combinations, red-orange-fuchsia, in this retro style mixed with the elegancy of clear glass beads in the center :)

Take a look!

They are perfect for:

- Hair accessories: headbands, hair clips, barrettes

- T-shirts, blouses, hats, scarfs

- Home decoration, pillows, frames

- Wedding decoration, bridal flowers

- Jewelry, necklaces, chokers

- Scrapbooking, cards, albums

What do you think of this new line of flowers?

I cannot wait to go on mixing!

BESTeam feature of the week: RedemptionArt

Connie, the lovely lady behind RedemptionArt, lives in a small cottage in the Hawaiian rain forest.
After many many years raising her kids and working in the corporate world... now it is her time to let her creative spirit awakes. So this is what she does now, thanks to Etsy!

From Vintage to Hand Made and Upcycled Art from Hawaii, let´s take a look at some of the items you can find at RedemptionArt:

Vintage and Retro Pins Lot of 18

Hawaiian Cookbook Vintage Polynesian Fusion

Vintage Resin Pueo Owl

Art Deco Lamps 60s Vintage Pair

Don´t miss the great blog Connie is running at http://www.islandbuzzy.com/ !

You can also like RedemptionArt at Facebook and follow her in Twitter too :)


As Connie says... Aloha and A hui hou (until we meet again)!

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BESTeam feature of the Week: MsFormaldehyde

MsFormaldehyde, a science girl who makes handmade accessories you can´t find anywhere else. Things out of silk flowers, feathers, polymer clay, skulls, paint, tiki, polynesian, bats, spiders, creepy, dark, wedding, offbeat bridal, brides maid, goth, zombie, horror, polynesian hair barrettes, day of the dead jewelry, rose skulls, sugar skulls, macabre frida,pearls, silk.

Born and raised in San Diego, MsFormaldehyde also loves to make accessories for special occasions like Wedding, Fall Wedding, Goth Wedding...

Let´s see what MsFormaldehyde has in her Etsy store for you!

Yellow Rose Hair barrettes or pins

Bridal hair clip, red flower, pearl accent, black feather fascinator,

vintage inspired, Wedding Fascinator

Pirate earrings, skull and crossbones, pirate jewelry

Peacock feather, wedding couture, green ranunculus, peacock wedding fascinator,

green wedding fascinator, hollywood glam

Add her blog http://msformaldehyde.blogspot.com/

Buy at http://www.infectiousthreads.com

Feelit downtown San Diego, CA

Salon Radiance

4731 3rd street

La Mesa, CA 91941

www.salonradiancesd.com

http://www.donthebeachcomber.com/

16278 Pacific Coast Highway

Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

The Hive store FL Anna Maria Island

Add her facebook fanpage and be entered into a monthly drawing!

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Fabric poppy pins... in new colors!!

Winter doesn´t seem willing to leave the southern hemisphere... Low temperatures, and no sign of the coming spring yet. That´s why I felt attracted to these autumn/winter colors for some new additions to my Etsy shop.

For those of you in the north too, who are going back to full activities, work or school, and are feeling a chilly note in the air... enjoy the new Poppy-pins collection!

BESTeam feature of the Week: Poison Garden

Welcome to Poison Garden feature!

Ribbon and beaded jewelry, hats, hairpieces, and sun catchers; everything you can dream about in a gothic, whimsical, victorian, neo-victorian, steampunk or romantic style...

Poison Garden is a creation of three talented artists: Melissa, Suzette and Crystal. They spend most of their time creating beautiful adornments using found material, vintage jewelry, ribbons, beads, feathers, bones, crystals and more to bring you original jewelry, accessories, decor and artworks.

Come and see some of their beautiful creations!

Victorian Steampunk Mona Lisa Choker

The Snow Hen of Austerlitz Feathered Hair Clip in White w/ Vintage Earring

Garden Fairy Pink Lemonade Sun Catcher

Poison Garden Gothic Steampunk Skeleton Key Necklace set

Would you like to see more? Go check now Poison Garden´s Etsy Store!

More about Poison Garden at...

Blog | Tumblr | Facebook | Twitter

Enjoy!!

BESTeam feature of the Week: Ardent Reverie

Two sisters and one passion: CRAFTS!

Ardent Reverie was founded by Melanie and Meghan Mina who started a sort of creative path since they were young girls. Now at their Etsy store they sell all kinds of BEAUTIFUL accessories... hats, scarves, earrings, hair pins and gorgeous handmade solid perfume contained in decorated tins hanging on a chain... for you to wear as a scented necklace!

I encourage you to visit their shop now, and see for yourself all these beauties!!

Paradise Cove Feather Earring

Solid Perfume Necklace - Honeysuckle

Emilie´s Garden Flower Clip

Holly shawl

You can also visit us on our site, Facebook and Twitter page

ArdentReverie.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/ArdentReverie
Twitter: Twitter.com/ArdentReverie1

Also check our first video we've ever made, a compilation of some of our items.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpZlb7Pg5BQ

BESTeam feature of the week: Beader Bubbe

Agnes is a busy grandmother of 6 who loves jewelry making. She wishes to have more time to dedicate to her passion but no matter if she only has some minutes a day, she enjoys creating using any medium: crystal, paper beads, polymer clay or stamping.
Most of Agnes´s jewelry don´t reach her Etsy store because it is snapped up from co-workers and family :)

Enjoy a little tour to Beader Bubbe´s shop where you can find necklaces, key chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and rings!

Unakite Accent Bead Bracelet

Green Drop Ceramic Earrings

Black and White Pendant

Circles of Red Earrings

Want to know more about Agnes? You can visit her blog here to read about her adventures :)
You can also "like" her at Facebook... and follow her on Twitter too!

BESTeam feature of the week: Headpin Wear

Are you looking for retro or vintage style Jewelry? So you are in the right time and place!
Cathy of Headpin Wear is a thoughtful and meticulous jewelry designer who takes all the time she needs to create a unique piece for you. Her jewelry can be stated as: To complement your features, fashion and your unique style!

Take a look at HeadPin Wear´s shop at Etsy:

Raspberry and Key Lime colored Czech Glass Bead Earrings on Vintaj Brass

Vintage Acrylic Beads and Vintaj Brass Necklace

Muticolor "Fall" Gemstones on Blackened Brass

Swarovski Indian Sapphire Crystals and Vintaj Brass Earrings

Simply beautiful!

Find more about Headpin Wear at her Blog and joining her on Facebook you receive a discount of 10% every time you shop!

BESTeam Weekly Feature: SandiVern

Born in Massachusetts, Sandy is a self taught crafter. Whenever she has the time, Sandy is always willing to try different crafts, specially anything involving soap making, knitting and jewelry making.

She has been making soaps for about 3 years now, using the cold process method of combining oils, butter and lye to create amazing soaps like these ones:

Dreaming of taking a scented and luxurious bath now...? I am !

Now if you love knitting like Sandy does, take a look at this beautiful stitch markers you can find in store:

Love the knitting stuff but not a knitter yourself? Now look at these hand knit washcloths, for a complete spa treatment!

Wanna see more? Visit SandyVern Etsy shop, just clicking here.

Her other shops right here:

MonsterLoveMadness.etsy.com

SimplySandysThings.etsy.com

To check what else SandyVern is up to, here it is the link to her blog.

Enjoy!