Jewel Tone Treasuries + Shopping Small

I was inspired to start a bundle of jewel tone treasuries as a result of my recent Emerald Treasury Post, plus I love spending wasting time being creative and with many millions of projects going on at once,...what's the harm in just one more? So, I have been perusing Etsy lately in a calculated and categorized way. Looking back at my favorites on Etsy is like looking at my closet -  color coordinated! Yup, I am "that girl" who has her clothes hung in color order. Admittedly crazy, but it just makes sense to me that way. I digress, so....I have been collecting jewel toned favorites and creating treasuries out of the lovely and talented artists and curators on Etsy. It has been a fun way to explore and hopefully help people get more traffic to their sites. I can justify the time spent as a little public service that I am providing during this holiday season; hopefully it will increase sales for these talented people as we roll into the holiday season. 

So here are a few to start...(If I did all of the jewels out there, I wouldn't be making any money actually working!) 

July's Birthstone: RUBY 
      

(Direct links to the listings of the product images above) 

Septembers Birthstone: SAPPHIRE 
      

(Direct links to the listings of the product images above) 

Novembers Birthstone: TOPAZ 
  

(Direct links to the listings of the product images above) 

I have a check list on my desk with the images of other jewel tones to continue my recent obsession with all things jewel tone, so stay tuned. Enjoy the wonderful creations of these talented artists and curators and remember during this holiday season to shop local and shop small whenever possible. 'Tis the season to spread the love! 

Cheers, 

The Wonderful World of Etsy

I think one of the best parts of Etsy is that artists can promote each other through creating Treasuries. I have made a few, but mostly they have gone relatively unnoticed, some others get TONS of clicks and comments right away. No matter what their popularity, creating and being part of another Etsians treasury is fun. There are SO many talented, creative people creating amazing things. Here is a rainbow of treasuries that I love!

RED
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4de6ee1cd7268eef7a424bb7/red-accents?index=66

ORANGE
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4deec3c7bdf98eef3ae6d7cf/moon-spoon-loon-etc?index=46

YELLOW
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4de7bb7fab576d91354b4ea7/sun-shining-summer?ref=pr_treasury

GREEN
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ded2f01d4956d91b695a389/secret-garden?index=13

BLUE
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dee8e93118b6d91fb293677/classic-meets-whimsy?index=6

VIOLET
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ded4711ac736d91d160968d/caribbean-blue-and-purple-peacock?index=237

Enjoy!

Trying to Escape the Winter Blues & RELAX

Another day, another snow storm. It seems like that is the frequency of snow storms this winter. As an escape from the dull grey skies and snowy, icy streets, I transported myself to the Caribbean...kind of! Really, I just created this Etsy treasury, full of wonderful findings from other artists on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d48521def7f6d916791ed42/all-this-snow-is-making-me-want-to-go?index=0

This collection brought my back to my belated honeymoon with Anthony, last year in St. Croix. It was the best trip EVER, and my first time in the Caribbean. Anthony looked at me on day #1 of our vacation and said "This is the most relaxed I have ever seen you!" It was true. I was instantly relaxed....in a perfect paradise.

I bought this wonderful bracelet when I was there from a Cruzan jewelry artist and shop, IB designs http://www.islandboydesigns.com/ . I met the artist the day I bought it, which added to the charm of the bracelet. I wear the bracelet almost every day as a reminder to take myself back to that relaxing place and not to sweat the small stuff.

Bring on the snow (blizzard, actually)...I am relaxed (or trying to)!

In the Spirit Early!

Getting in the spirit much earlier this year! Since I am a newly-wed, or I would like to think so at least...1.5 years is still newly-wed right?? Anyway, over the past few years we have been building our ornament collection. Despite my husbands liking, I am pushing the idea of Christmas tree with white and silver ornaments...mostly consisting of snowflakes and icicles! I think it looks classy and timeless, while he would prefer more colorful decorations on the tree. In this case, I think the designer WINS! :)

I created a treasury on Etsy last night that would embody how I would like my holiday decorations to look. I figure I can have these types of decorations until kiddo's come into our lives...then things will be a little more crafty, definitely more colorful, and a lot less organized and neat.

In the mean time, I would like my holiday decorations and tree trimmings to be simple, clean, and elegant like this Etsy Treasury.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ceb2b27412d8eefe875a387/in-the-spirit?index=0

HAPPY HAND-MADE HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!