Earrings365: 'Get your fill of ear candy every day of the year!'

Do you LOVE earrings? I know I do and wear different ones almost everyday. Then you will want to check out Earrings365. My good friend Maria opened up an exciting, creative and colorful website on Jan 1, 2010. Each morning she will be posting a new pair of handmade earrings. So far there have been different styles and colors posted, the choices are endless, something for everyone. Every morning I can't wait to see what she has made and view luscious pictures. Maria also designs necklaces, bracelets and more so please visit her other site BelieveStreet. Happy browsing and shopping!

Ever Green Consignment & Thrift Shop

A couple of months ago I noticed a new shop near our home. The sign was interesting and the name of the shop 'Ever Green' was written in chocolate brown and white in a green circle. Since it was consignment shop I decided to go through some of our things and bring them into the shop to see if the owner would try to sell them. The owner Joann is just WONDERFUL! She is friendly and a delight to converse with. Her shop is filled with all sorts of pretty things. When you enter the shop it is inviting and neatly decorated. If you like beautiful home decorations, furnishings and clothing then this is place to visit, you just might find that special something. I did. I love paper flowers and there they were! Crepe paper roses in shades of orange and yellow. They go really well in my home. So if your in Hampton, NJ stop by the Ever Green Consignment & Thrift Shop located at 456 Route 31. Phone 908-537-4197. You will not be disappointed!

Labor Day Weekend Sale

Well I have never tried having a SALE in my Etsy shop so I am giving it a try. I have been thinking of ways to get folks into my shop so this is what I have done and will continue to do through tomorrow...

- Via Etsy Forum with Labor Day Sale in the title add a comment about my sale

- Twitters throughout the weekend

- Added a comment on Facebook

- Added a comment on IndiePublic

- And sharing news about the sale in my blog

So let's see what happens. So far I have a couple sales.

I am giving 20% all item in my shop. The discount will be refund in Paypal.

Here's hoping!

Girlfriend Trip

I just returned from a trip to see one of my best friends and her hubby, Barbara and Bill. Barb met me at the airport in Raleigh, NC and then we were on our way. First stop was the Enchanted Cottage. This place was BIG and full of rubber stamping and scrap booking stuff. We were there a few hours and bought some things. Then we went to Greensboro to check out a couple of bead stores, Terra Blue and Lost and Found Gallery. Bought beads in both stores but Lost and Found was just WONDERFUL. Lots of vintage glass and such a friendly shop owner. We HIGHLY recommend this shop.

Next day we went to Oramentia in Raleigh. What a GREAT store and such friendly store gals. LOVELY things in this store. I saw this great book 'Beading with Filigree' and decided to purchase it. As I was checking out the woman be hind the counter said that she wrote the book! I met Cynthis Deis the author and store owner. She even signed the book for me! I felt very honored. Beautiful book and I recommend it highly. Lots of ideas and nice pictures to be inspired.

http://www.ornamentea.com/

Then on to more shopping and finally to Rocky Mount. Barbara is a REALLY good cook. Plus she does all kinds of other things and looks absolutely fabulous all the time. She LOVE bright colors especially blues and greens. Bill is GREAT too. He takes care of lots of things especially their big yard. He also does all the coupon clipping and food shopping. Barb is very lucky.

On another day we went to an Intergalactic Bead show and bough more beads and things. Nice show.

Well I am home now and back to my hubby Tom, my parents, babysitting and even a craft show on Sat.

Signing off for now.

This Weekend Dec 6-7, 2008 Hope, New Jersey

This weekend I am doing a 2 day craft show in Hope Township, New Jersey. It is the 31st Hope Christmas Craft Market which is held throughout the town. From Route 80 Exit 12 onto Route 521 you will come right into the town. Should be a fun weekend. I will be in a space at the school. So if you live nearby please stop in and do some Christmas shopping.
I took some pictures today of Christmas earrings but did not have good luck. Somedays are good and others not. Here is a sample.

The Keepers House Baskets

I was doing some Christmas shopping yesterday and wanted to buy handmade. Linda from The Keepers House makes the most pretty and unique baskets. And she is so helpfull and nice to do to business with. I was looking to buy a basket in a certain colorway and there were none in the shop. So Linda made two for me to choose from. I liked them both so one is for my friend and other for me! The items in her shop are very nice. I especially like the The Cocktail Collection: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5004735&section_id=5025753 . Besides beautiful baskets there is handmade soap, coasters and more. Have a look into Linda's shop: http://thekeepershouse.etsy.com/