Hello Lovely

my humble clay tags resembling marshmallows (2011)

How is the holiday shopping coming?
Got shopper's shoulder?
Look no further, fatigued brethren.

* * *
Some of my favorite gifts to give
(and receive) are personalized ones,
and I wanted to share three
fun ideas
in hopes you will give
these shops
a click.






I discovered artist Stacey's cool custom
stamps last year when she created
a few for my clay tag project.

(Her specialty is custom Ex Libris Book Plate rubber stamps,
and she has the largest selection of customizable bookplate
designs in the world.)

Stacey has launched a new shop
Red Heel Revue
where her beloved sock monkeys
are the main attraction.





GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.
Red Heel Revue is giving away any item
in the shop (up to $19.99) to one lucky
commenter on this post...so you
may just win a customizable stamp!

This just in:

Giveaway is
OPEN TO EVERYONE INTERNATIONALLY!





I get so many compliments on
my calling cards created by
Pixelimpress,
and I am always impressed with the
quality and value this shop delivers.


Who wouldn't love receiving such
stylish cards????








Shop owner Pamela says:

"Personalized gifts let the recipient know the gift was made exclusively for them. and, in my experience, it's usually a unique or special item that they wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves but they're tickled to receive."




Pixelimpress offers other paper goods as well
such as these delicious holiday tags...want!





I love my collection of heart stones
from Israel's Med Beach Stones, and they
can easily be customized by you or
owner Ravit.



So special!


The stones are one-size-fits-all
and guaranteed to bring smiles.










I hope you will visit these lovely shops
to see even more options.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.
WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED...CONGRATULATIONS!
THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!
To be eligible to win the giveaway
(eveyone is invited! international is okay!)
from Red Heel Revue, simply be a follower
of this blog and leave up to 3 comments
letting me know a favorite gift idea.
Yep.
3 chances to win, nothing to lose!

Peace to you right where you are.





 Hello Lovely at times partners
with companies I  love and think may interest you.

Must share more druzy cuz I'm
still druzywoozy.

If you have hung out here for awhile,

you may recall the passion for

d r u z y handcrafted jewelry.

The "bezel set in gold vermeil white druzy"

earrings above are one of my recent

finds from  designer Robin Aronson's

Time Out Collection.

Robin calls them elegantly simple, and I agree wholeheartedly.

I have paired them with everything under the sun.

When I peeked at the rest of her collection,

I discovered more of her simplelovely aesthetic.



See what I mean?

And like the natural druzies, the pieces

have an organic, natural vibe that

truly works for everyday accessorizing.





Wouldn't those sassy green quartz earrings

make an incredible statement this fall?

Definitely hop over to Robin's!

Feelin the druzy, Suzy?





 

purple studs

Who can resist royally druzyriffic

rounds in multiple colorways!?!

And aren't these deep purple mambajambas particularly divine?



Kristine's Shop

If the bauble bin is already chock full of druzy,
then do consider making 2012...

*cue the sleigh bells, sista*

a
v e r y  d r u z y  h o l i d a y
for your gal pals, mamas, sistas,
and assorted pierced peeps.

YES?

Peace to you right where you are.

p.s.
Did i say sleigh bells?
Oui.
I like to get the shopping done in September.
(Hate the game not the playa.)




 Hello Lovely at times partners
with companies I  love and think may interest you.

There will be more cake.
Oh.
There will be more...but first
a few littles new in the shop.

I sewed a couple vintage religious medals

(amulets) with linen thread to

comfy newish stretchy bracelets.

They are feminine.

They create a reminder to pray,

to hope, to get over ourselves.

bracelet

Also, wouldn't they be perfect

for a bride?

I learned I am not a natural at sewing,

but I wanted to take a small risk

and join the old with the new

for a blended creation.

I know I'll get better.

bracelet

Inspired by some of my old chaplet bracelets

I don't wear for style, but to which I

occasionally cling when grieving

or considering a serious matter.

bracelet

These are that sort of bracelet.

Not necessarily for blinging.

necklace

But for clinging.

Th piece above is a necklace and is old through and through.

A vintage amulet joined with an old aurora borealis necklace.

rosary

This rosary in the shop is probably circa 1980's,

and I can't seem to collect enough of

these to drape over a candlestick,

a lamp...it's endless really.

another view of the rosary

another greiege prayer bracelet

Thanks for peeking at my shop...
if you care to catch glimpses of my home,
Stacey (one of my favorite Chicagoland bloggers!)
is featuring it right here today.
Would love to have you visit over there.

Peace to you right where you are.

Ever grieve the loss of a piece of jewelry
that was special to you?

It happened to me a while back
with a pair of go-to earrings
that were a gift from my husband.



You know those comfy ones you reach for everyday?

But the grieving is over. The search is off.






So happy to have discovered
these lovely crystal discs at Bellatrina
where you'll find more than just lovely ear bling.

hammered circle ring

Loving the new crystals more than the old!
Here is why:



THESE crystals have an interesting, unusual shape,
not the common flattened disc variety.
AND there's more.
They can be created in a variety
of gorgeous-licious shades,
all of which appeal with their
sophisticated, understated charm.

 

Bezel Set Aqua Earrings

Bellatrina's designer, Melissa, says inspiration
for the gems comes from her daughters,
so it's safe to say they must be
unique and magical little girls.

Look at that faded pale aqua color above...it's a color
straight out of my dreams.

Bet you'll fall for Melissa's pretties...

hammered bar necklace

Is there a piece of bling you reach for everyday?

Peace to you right where you are.