Featured: Blue & White Wear

{As part of my involvement in the Boosting Etsy Shops Team (BESTeam), I write weekly blog posts featuring other team members. For more information about the BESTeam, click here}

Blue/White Pendant & Beads Necklace

Chinese Blue/White Beads & Pearl Necklace

CC, owner of the Blue & White Wear Esty shop, lives in Santiago, Chile. 

Most of the inspiration for her shop comes from the years she lived in New York state and Bankok, Thailand. 

Cabaret Pink/Red Necklace

She says, "I am crazy about the Chinese blue and white beads [pictured above] and have loved creating necklaces and bracelets mixing them with other materials." 


Hence, her shop name: BlueWhiteWear :)

Cabaret Pink/Red Bracelet

BlueWhiteWear sells "jewelry with an oriental flair," and it is beautiful!!!

I LOVE these pink/red cabaret beaded necklace & bracelet!!!!

Simply Hearts Wine Glass Charms

Aren't they gorgeous? And those flower pendants are so summery :)

CC also sells wine glass charms. Such a good idea! They are available in sets, like this heart-shaped set, pictured left.

BlueWhiteWear really is a beautiful shop . . . check it out!

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Feature: JoyFlower

{As part of my involvement in the Boosting Etsy Shops Team (BESTeam), I write weekly blog posts featuring other team members. For more information about the BESTeam, click here}

Golden Rose Headband

If you enjoy silk scarves, hand-crafted jewelry, and other pretty accessories, you will LOVE JoyFlower's Etsy shop!

Aqua hand-painted scarf

Joy Light, the artist and owner of JoyFlower, resides in Oregon. She says, "The Pacific Northwest provides a quality of living environment which keeps my creativity flowing." 


She has also lived in Pennsylvania and California, which I'm sure add to her inspiration.

Double pearl drop earrings

A lot of work goes into painting silk scarves: stretching, painting, steaming, prepping. 


Around her hard work, Joy enjoys yoga, gardening, and spending time with her three sons :D

Pastel scarf (perfect for spring!)

JoyFlower really is a beautiful shop . . . check it out!

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BESTeam Promo: Valentines Day

As a part of my membership of the BESTeam (Boosting other Etsy Shops Team), I am writing weekly features about shops of members of the team.

This week, I'm revisiting three shops I had featured before (how fun!), and I chose a Valentine's Day theme!!!!
Valentine's Day is my absolute favorite holiday!!!!

I don't know what it is about it--maybe it's that red and pink are my favorite colors, and hearts are my favorite shapes, and February is my birth month :D (My birthday is exactly one week after Valentine's Day!)
Whatever the lovely reason, I'm a huge fan of Valentines Day.

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Empty on the Inside

Annie of Empty on the Inside paints gorgeous cards! Each one is (as the name indicates) empty inside--great for those who LOVE writing letters or drawing pictures inside :)

This particular one is 5x7, and I think it would be the perfect card for your Valentine or other loved one :)

*Also check out Facebook, Blog

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Redemption Art

Connie of Redemption Art runs her shop from Hawaii. She has lots of vintage items (home decor, jewelry, clothing), and also handmade and upcycled items :)

I would LOVE this dress is great for a Valentine's Day party or special date! (And, guess what? It's my size! Anyone want to buy it for me? lol) It's made of slightly-stretchy satin--comfortable and cute!

*Also check out Facebook, Blog

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CKSilver

Anyone else LOVE pearls?! These hand-crafted earrings are strung with freshwater pearls and wrapped with sterling silver. I think these earrings would go great with the red dress for that special date/party!

Cindy of CKSilver says it better than I can: "CKSilver offers handcrafted sterling silver jewelry that is beautiful, timeless, and elegant. Most pieces incorporate sterling silver, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and Swarovski crystal." I think her work is just lovely!

*Also check out Facebook, Blog

Thanks for joining me on my little Valentine's Day adventure! :D

BESTeam Promo: Africa theme

For this week's Boosting Etsy Shops Team promo, I found items that make me think of Africa!
No, I have never been to Africa, but I would like to visit some day! My grandfather has been there several times in the past decade, so I have various African treasures in my house :)

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Redemption Art

This precious elephant herd set really caught my attention - Elephants are my favorite!!!

Connie runs Redemption Art from Hawaii! She offers a variety of vintage goods found in Hawaii, many with island flair. Her items are perfect for any interior designer or homeowner.

Also see: Blog, Facebook page, Twitter

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Absolutely Kismet

Doesn't this tiger-striped pendent make you think of the animals roaming the African wilds? This choker is made of braided hemp.

This South Dakotan shop sells wine glass charms, stitch markers, and hemp and beaded jewelry. She loves making items with practicality - whether in a family member's favorite color, or a wine charm that a friend will use often.

Also see: Blog, Facebook page

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GMaEllen Crochet Gifts

Ellen makes so many lovely crocheted items, but I was drawn to her jewelry too! This shell necklace can be wrapped into a wrist or ankle bracelet - and it picks up the African theme. I would totally wear this on a day that I thought of Africa.

If it can be crocheted, Gma Ellen has it! Bookmarks, wine totes, baskets, earrings, ornaments, dish clothes, rugs . . . whew! A lot!

An interesting fact: Ellen's crochet work pays tribute to her Native Alaskan Heritage - what a legacy! :)

Also see: Blog, Facebook page, Twitter

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Empty on the Inside

This hand-painted card would be perfect for a thank you letter to a supporter of an African mission trip, don't ya think?

Annie is a artist from Oklahoma. She hand-paints the outside of each of her cards (available for any occasion!), but leaves the inside of each card empty (hence, her shop name). What a good idea!

Also see: Blog, Facebook page, Twitter

BESTeam Promo: Red

I'm happy to be the newest member of the Boosting Etsy Shops Team on Etsy. We are a group of shop owners who promote each other, mostly through blog posts. Expect a weekly promotion from me :)

This week I want to show what I would buy from 3 specific shops to create a red birthday gift for my sister (her birthday was Friday). Here are my decisions:

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Veronica of Knitful Dezings makes lovely knitted headbands, hats, scrubbies, & loofahs, and cute felted bows!

My sister has beautiful wavy hair, and I know this headband would look great!

(If you like her work, keep checking her shop -- she is working on a plush doll collection that should be adorable!!!)

Also see: Knitful Dezigns blog

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Sandy and Sue (who are sisters) of Creativity Bugs make lovely cards, cube picture holders (you know, the pretty bases with curvy wire to hold a photo?), block calendars, party favors, and bath salts!

My sister loves butterflies!! This card would be a perfect addition to her gift!

Also see: Creativity Bugs blog

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Lastly, what birthday gift is complete without jewelry? And these are gorgeous!

Jewelry by Jaynemarie has a large selection of jewelry: earrings, necklaces, and bridal specials. All of them are lovely!

The Swarovski crystals in these earrings are so eye-catching! Actually, I might just keep these for myself, instead of sharing them with my sister!

Also see: Jaynemarie's blog


Thanks for joining me on a virtual shopping trip!