just a test to see if it will adjust my pics
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pretty of the Day -- 7/25
I found this today, in a forum thread, where the person states she might be closing her shop. One of the main suggestions of the thread was, Raise Your Prices. I know this is a problem that most people have, is finding a good price point. I do agree, after looking through the items. Although they are not in a price range that I can afford, I believe that they are on the low end of the spectrum that she needs to charge. I believe that each item could have $5-10 added, and no one would blink an eye.
This outfit has a very classic line...50's? She has some absolutely beautiful details to this dress, from the selection of the material, to the piping around the edges. And the ruffles that she has added, just draws your eyes. Sadly, I could not wear this, as I do not have a shape that would work with that dress, even if she were to custom make it in my size. But I can dream...and draw it to your eyes!
Dahlia Dress:
And another one, just because:
2 new listings today!
2 beautiful bracelets are what I got entered today. Both are elegant, and both have their points. However, I see "Revolution" as a more classic beauty, that you could wear it daily with office wear, for a bit of splash of color. "Deep Blue Allure" is the opposite, pure nightlife. I imagine it on the gambler's wrist, as she walks through the Casino, or the blond with an almost-nothing sequined sapphire dress, as she is let in to the nightclub.
Deep Blue Allure:
Revolution:
Show me some Violet Treasury
I found out today, that I am in a treasury! It's called "show me some violet love" and was created by jacarandawood. Didn't she select a beautiful assortment?
Show me some violet love! treasury link.
Sadly, I don't know how to do one of the screen captures to place it on here, so I will post the item that got me on there:
Friday, July 23, 2010
New Items! 7/23
Okay, I have been posting a few items, despite my severe back pain, and having to take percocet. Trying to make entries on Percocet is fun!!! Colors go wayyyy fun. *laughs*
Anyway, I have posted 4 pair of earrings today, and renewed 2. These are some beauties, and I hope that you like them!
Vibrant Pink Earrings!
Golden Beauty Earrings!
Petite Pleasures Earrings
Peachy Guardian Angel Earrings
And "golden oldies" of my Etsy shop:
Roses and Pearls Earrings
Evening Light Smoky Quartz Earrings
Pretty of the Day -- 7/23
Okay, I never wear scarves. I don't have the clothing for it. But I am finding myself drawn to them.
Look at this one...I love the combination of colors, and textures. This is a beautiful example of hand-craft! A way bit out of my price range...but such a beauty!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Pretty of the day -- 7/21
I was bouncing around yesterday, and I found this piece of art. Interesting, but cute at the same time!
Who would have thought cardboard could be art?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Joke -- An Old Man's Good Time
The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring and showed it to him. The old man said, "I don't think you understand, I want something very special."
At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over. "Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000," the jeweler said.
The young lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled
with excitement. The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it."
The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, by check. " I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon," he said.
Monday morning, a very teed-off jeweler phoned the old man.
"There's no money in that account."
"I know", said the old man, "but can you imagine the weekend I had?".
Surprise Find! -- Crying Baby Doll
Wow! Wasn't going to post more today, but when I saw this, I just *had* to post it!
The detail is amazing..it is a beautiful doll, that you can tell is created with love.
If I did a doll collection, this would definitely be in it! That is some great detail!
Pretty of the Day -- July 20
Okay, something else I am trying. I know it won't be every day, but I hope that I will keep this up. *smiles*
I found this today, just wandering etsy (actually, I think I clicked on an ad from Craftcult.com)...isn't this a beautiful shawl?
So very light and airy:
http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.139837946.jpg
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Surprise Find -- A Shop I like!
Okay, perhaps this might become a semi-regular "chapter" to this blog, I am not sure. I see lots of beautiful items, but rarely do I see a shop with items this beautiful! Okay...I do run across them. But sometimes, something just grabs you. And this time, I have to I ran across this etsy site today, and I can only say, WOW.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51769431/master-piece
I think this person creates gorgeous items ... for WAY too cheap! I think the stores here in LV would buy it, and sell each of these for anywhere from 4-6 times the amount. I don't wear bold items...and I would be so tempted with several of these.
Oh, if only I could find a magical fairy to supply me with jewels at cost, or near...*laughs* But I will take a magical fairy that will get me one of these beauties!
Heck! You could just about buy the necklaces, just for the supplies! Look at this:
or this one...a Turquoise necklace? at this price?
And I really like this one with the stripes and variegations of the stones.
Okay, I am going back to drooling. And wishing!
Joke -- The Cheap Ring
A young woman walked into a jeweller first thing one Monday morning, handed a large impressive solitaire ring to the owner, and asked could he "just tell her whether this is a real diamond or not, and is it worth having valued" as a very good friend had given it to her over the weekend. The jeweller could tell without from a distance that it was only in a cheap 9 carat gold mount, and a quick look using an eyeglass not only confirmed this, having a "375" hallmark, but also revealed a "C.Z." stamp, so was undoubtedly a cubic zirconia.
The jeweller relayed his opinion to the "customer", who promptly burst out into tears, wailing, gnashing of teeth, and other hysterical behaviour. After five minutes she had recovered her composure sufficiently to further quiz the jeweller, "How can you be so sure after such a brief look, you haven't even tested the stone", she said accusingly. "Madam, from years of experience, I can tell diamonds from fakes without using a diamond tester, they are only used by amateurs, it is only in a 9 carat mount, and nobody in their right mind would set a high quality 4 carat diamond in such a cheap mount, it's also stamped C.Z. inside the shank, so please do not call my expertise into question, especially when I am giving you free advice", replied the long-suffering jeweller. At this the woman burst back into uncontrollable sobbing, and it took several minutes before the jeweller could manage to communicate with her. "Well, dear, don't get so upset. As you were given it, you haven't suffered any financial loss. If this were a real diamond ring it would be worth £40,000 or more, at least you haven't bought it on ebay for £20,000; if you had I could quite understand you being so upset, but as it was only a gift, then really you have not lost anything," he tried to console her.
At this point she snatched the ring from his hand, and snarled "You clearly don't understand the seriousness of the situation! I insist you call the police immediately."
"Why?", said the puzzled jeweller.
Isn't it obvious?, said the woman, "I've been raped!"
Saturday, July 17, 2010
A few of the new items for 7/18!
I entered some beauties in my shop...I topped 100 entries!!! Am so happy!
I think this is my favorite of today's postings:
You can find it for sale here: After Midnight
This bracelet just drips with bali silver!
Mystic Reflections
These earrings are nice, but not for the sensitive ear type...great to make a statement, though...and you won't forget you are wearing them!
Cloudy Skies
Joke -- The Deposit
Judi was walking by the jewelry store one day in the midtown mall. She saw a diamond bracelet that she really liked. In the store she went.
“Excuse me,” she said to the sales lady behind the counter, “Will a small deposit hold that bracelet until my husband does something unforgivable?”
Friday, July 16, 2010
Joke -- The Gold Earrings
Okay...this was so funny, I had to share!
Dianne goes to the doctor, and says, "Doctor, I've got a bit of a problem. I'll have to take my clothes off to show you."
The doctor tells her to go behind the screen and disrobe. She does so, and the doctor goes round to see her when she is ready.
"Well, what is it?" he asks.
"It's a bit embarrassing," she replies. "These two green circles have appeared on the inside of my thighs."
The doctor examines her and finally admits he has no idea what the cause is. Then he suddenly asks, "Is your boyfriend a Harley rider?"
The woman blushes and says, "Well, actually he is."
"That's the problem," the doctor says. "Tell him his earrings aren't real gold."
Garden Light -- Swarovski Crystal and Swarovski Pearl Earrings
Mmmm. Aren't these luscious? Newest post today!
One of my posts today for July 16, 2010.
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