Thursday, January 27, 2011

BESTeam Feature - Your Daily Jewels

After more than a week of being sick with the flu (aarrgghh!) I am back with this week's BESTeam feature on Your Daily Jewels.

Norah is the owner of Your Daily Jewels.  She is a physical therapist, treating children with disabilities.  Years ago she needed a reward system for some of her younger patients and she began making simple jewelry for them.  The pieces were a big hit and she discovered a new creative outlet. 

Today, she is a self taught jeweler and she spends most of her free time learning about and making modern glamorous and adffordable jewelry for women to wear everyday.  She infuses as much color as possible into her pieces.

And while checking out her shop I found a rainbow of colors!  And there is so much more so be sure to check it out for yourselves!

The Kiss- VINTAGE Luscious RED Swarovski Pendant with Raw Brass and Rhinstone Crystals


Bright Orange Candy Jade Itty Bitty Earring with Matte Gold Flower
LEMON CHALCEDONY DROP PENDANT NECKLACE WITH STERLING SILVER CHAIN

Luminous GREEN Rutilate Quartz RING with Sterling Size 7.5

Cornflower BLUE Harlequin Chalcedony Squares NECKLACE

THE COLOR PURPLE - SPECTACULAR RECTANGULAR DRUZY NECKLACE

You can find out more about Norah and Your Daily Jewels by following her blog at http://yourdailyjewels.tumblr.com/
Or become an active user on her FB fanpage to get a chance to win some of her items for FREE
http://www.facebook.com/yourdailyjewels
Follow her on Twitter too at www.twitter.com/yourdailyjewels

Thursday, January 13, 2011

BESTeam Feature - All About Cats

Linda is the owner of All About Cats Etsy shop where she sells handmade organic catnip toys and items for humans who love cats.  She lives in Vermont and was brought up on a small farm in the town of Stratford, VT.  Where she and her siblings used to go horseback riding, skiing and hiking.  She has a love of nature that was passed on from her mother as well as her creativeness.  Her favorite crafts are sewing and painting.  And she has been enjoying her retirement because it allows her to nurture her creative side.

I am an animal lover and can't help but love some of the things in her shop...as well as somethings my cat (and my ferret) might like!

Petunia The Pink Pig Organic Catnip Cat Toy
 I run a pet sitting business and always looking for something to carry around my business cards...this would be perfect!  And the key fob would be great to separate my cat customer keys from my dog customers.
Cat Print Pouch Mini Wallet or Business Card Holder or Gift Card Holder

Cat Print Wristlet Key Fob
 As a knitter, this looks like a great project bag to take along in my car so that I always have a project to work on.
Cat Print Fleece Knitting Crocheting Craft Bag With Four Large Inside Pockets

Four Reversable Cat Print Fabric Coasters

Valentine's Day Heart Organic Catnip Cat Toy

Henry The Hedgehog Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy

If you are a cat lover or you know someone who is, you will want to check out Linda's shop
To find out more about Linda you can also check out her blog at http://allaboutcatsetsy.blogspot.com/
And she also has a second Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisAndThatInVermont

Thursday, January 6, 2011

BESTeam Feature - Alearea

This week's feature BESTeam feature is Alearea's Shop.  Alearea is a single mom of a 3 year old son and using her love of jewelry making to make living for them.  She has been designing and making jewelry for over 10 years.  She has some great unique pieces but you should check them out for your self at Alearea

Here are some of the things that caught my eye....

Endless Sea

Tree Pendant non tarnish silver plated with semi precious stone chips

Pink Charm Bracelet- Reduced Price

Sweet Hearts Locket

Tiger Heart Necklace

To see more of Alearea's items check out her shop at Alearea's Shop or check out her blog at http://alearea.blogspot.com/