WE ARE MOVING...

We have a new home...

www.rememberlovejewelry.com

Handpicked Etsy will still be active from there.

It's MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better over there!

Come over. I have warm cookies and milk for you :)

Tomorrow I will announce our winner for our Give-Away.

COME OVER!

Giveaway of the Week...

Hello my lovelies...

This week I'm having a little giveaway since I love you all Oh So Much...

So, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is pick a theme/topic for the next post. It can be anything, color, material, etsy category, food, things you like to read about...whatever! Go crazy!

You can post your topic on the comment below or just e-mail me at rememberlovejewelry@gmail.com.

Ohh...and the prize? A pretty nifty nest bracelet and a little extra surprise :-D

You will love it.

Here is a picture of the prize...

READY...SET...GO.....

Like Disco (Pink) Lemonade

10 points if you can name that one hit wonder...(Answer at the bottom).

Anyone who tells you you can't like pink and be a tough cookie, LIED!
Lately, this color has been catching my eye more often than not. So many shades...from vintage pink to fuschia. It looks almost good enought to eat, YUM!

We'll I picked out a few and put them in the amazingly good treasury. I'm not one to brag, but it is an AWESOME treasury.

I'm going to pick a few that are my favorites.

Let's see...
All You Need is Love Pillow by HoneyPieDesign

Yes my friends, all you need is love.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

This cutie pillow is perfect for a little girls room or a room that needs a little more girly touch. I like...no...enjoy...no, that's not right...admire...umm...no...oh, I got it, I LOVE this pillow. Take a visit at HoneyPieDesign's shop. You can see a lot of work and detail goes into each piece. They even have tote bags. How cool is that!? You can't beat handmade stuff. You can even custom order a piece if you'd like. I'll take mines just the way it is here.

                                                                           Sakura Spiral Hand Soap on the Rope by dragonsoaps

     

Did you take a shower this morning? I hope you did, if not, then that must of been one heck of a hangover! Anywho, for those of you who did, what soap did you use? Was it handmade? Did the honey in the soap come from a beekeeper in the Bohemian countryside? Did the extra virgin olive oil that is oh so good for your skin come from Greece? NO!? Oh, well, at least is the glycerin Swiss based? NO!? Oh my? Well then you really didn't shower now did you?

Don't worry, I have the solution for you, here go to DRAGONSOAPS and for your sake pick up something that will actually clean you, smell good, good for the environment AND support handmade!

Lucky for me, they are local. I know, I know, I'm super duper lucky to live on the other side of the pond and so close to DragonSoaps. Haters gonna hate! HA!

Sweetheart Apron in Pink Dogwood Bloom by prettylittlepearl

If you are cooking in this, then you are doing it right!

I need to get me one of these. The artist actually designed it to accentuate your curves. Have you seen those aprons that run flat and as soon as you put it on you can't help put feel either like a lazy sausage or Cinderella pre-Prince Charming.

Besides, you don't want to turn into that lady that no longer cares what she is wearing. I know you like to look stylish and fab even while cooking a 5 course dinner. Go ahead and indulge in that apple martini. You deserve it girl.

You burned the roast? The kitchen is on fire? That's okay because when you call the firemen to come rescue you, you'll still look gorgeous!

For only $28.00, you can't beat it, but really, you can't put a price on your beauty.

If you want to check out the rest of the treasury, click here.

Thank you once again for stopping by. Please leave some loving to all the shops featured here. Also, remember to support handmade. Buying homemade you support the artists and creators directly, you are owning something that is one of a kind and not supporting corporations who, unfortunately, no longer care or like to be bothered with the 'human touch', it's just about the dollar.

I love Vintage...

I Love Vintage...


Who doesn't like vintage? Tell me..who? Each piece surviving the fast hands of time. Each piece with a story. Each piece with an owner who must of loved it a long time ago.

Living in Prague I've had the opportunity to (re)discover hidden gems from all over. From the communist era to the time where kings and queens ruled, there is a magnificent collection in every corner of this city. My favorite pieces have to be jewelry and books. Every piece of jewelry has a story, a wearer, and a creator. Every book has a writer, a reader, a treasurer, and a survival story.

I've found a few pieces on etsy that I absolutely must share with you. Let's take a look.

I have 2 absolute vintage favorites, jewelry and books...eeek! I get excited just thinking about it.

Vintage Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond ring set in 14K white gold. by My Estate Sale
This piece SCREAMS Art Deco! Did you know that May was my birthday? Sooo, next year rolls around...never mind, why wait til next year, go ahead and purchase this for me NOW! :-D If you really love me you will buy it for me. A 1930's Vintage Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond ring set in 14K white gold. I love this piece. Check out their etsy store for TONS more beautiful items.



 

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 1st ed. 1885 by artfind

I do believe that like "video killed the radio star", "digital books and iPads and Kindles killed books".

I do own a Sony Reader so I think I can speak about the differences (my husband bought one for me for Christmas). I can appreciate the luxury of having TONS of books in one itty bity thin piece of metal and microchips, conveniently carrying it where ever you go, but there is something about having a book in your hand and feeling the pages that you can't get with an electronic reader.

I can always appreciate a good book, so much so that I don't like sharing my books and I will NEVER throw a book away. Call me compulsive, call me weird, call me a hoarder, but you will NEVER see me throw a book out, no matter how poorly written.

Boy, does not throwing books away pay off. Here is a the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, 1st Editon (I'm drooling already) from 1885 in what seems to be great condition for $525. Ohh, I want that book.

My best tip if you enjoy collecting books as much as I do, go to your local Thrift Store, that's a GOLD MINE of treasures. Unfortunately most people don't realize what they have. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure.


Vintage teacup and saucer set by ossianknits

My sister-in-law Didi (check out her cool blog here) recently began collecting teacups. She already has quiet a collection but I bet she doesn't have this one. I think this is so pretty. Oh, know what I just thought of? This is a PERFECT cup to drink your tea from the day of your wedding Didi. What do you think? I think it's lovely.

Oh, and just so everyone knows, thanks to Didi, she some how woke up a sleeping collector in me. So much so that I ended up buying a beautiful Czechoslovakian coffee set at a family run antique store in Karlstejn. I think I was more obsessed with the color and the design. The fact that it only cost us 800CZk ($40.00) convinced my husband to gift it for me. I know, I'm such a cheap wife :)

Oh, I realize I never sent Didi a picture of the set, here, let me show everyone while I am here.

I Love My Coffee Set!

Unfortunately, I can't feature all my great finds on my blog, but I featured a few more in this treasury.

As always, show some love and leave me an e-mail if you want to share some of your finds at RememberLoveJewelry@gmail.com



See you next time!

Hello From Prague

If you are like most people, you've heard of Prague but don't know what country it is in
and more thank likely you don't know where to find it on a map.
That's okay, Mr. Google can help.
We are here...

See me down there waving 'Hi'.

I discovered Etsy about a year ago while I was planning my wedding. I ran across it after some other brides were raving about all the cool accessories and paper stuff they picked up. I instantly fell in love. 

After the wedding, my husband and I moved to Prague for his work. I ended up (re)learning my old hobby of working with beads. I had a lot of positive feedback from a few people so I then decided to use my hobby to make a few extra bucks on etsy. 

If I knew that etsy was such a great community for artisans that enjoyed helping each other and sharing their work, I would of opened a shop a long time ago. These artists are ALL OVER THE WORLD, including...wait for it...you guessed it, here in Prague. 

A recent Etsy World Wide Party brought them all out to meet here. I couldn't make it since I had hubby's family visiting from the states, but I know good things came out of that meeting.

A group has been started, Creative Prague, on Facebook. I urge you to join and take a look around at some of the great stuff our artist have to offer here. 

Prague is such a beautiful city and so inspiring with its old architecture, flowers, and statues, that you can't help to create something, be a piece of art, a story, a poem, or even be inspired to create the ultimate 'must wear' summer clothing.

Take a walk with me through Prague (via etsy) and see what our local artists have to show you. 

Courtesy of mairidesign

I love Sun Catchers. I wish I had a back yard to hang them. When I was younger there used to be this kit that you would buy that let you paint your own sun catchers. We had like 100 of those at home. I still love the way they pick up the late and splash color all over. Each design is made by MaireDesign and can't be found anywhere else! Check out her shop and drop off some loving. 

Courtesy of Fanaberia

YES, YES, A MILLION TIME YES! I had seen these a few days ago and it was instant love. If it wasn't for the fact that my mother in law bought me a shawl during one of our travels a couple of days ago (THANK YOU ROXS), I would of picked this up in a heart beat. The shop is full of lace and handspun wool. Very eco-friendly! The added bonus is that repeat customers get to make their next purchase at 50% off. WOW!

Beautiful stuff Fanaberia, simply beautiful. 

Courtesy of dagamara

So much beauty in this shop that I really had a hard time which one I wanted to feature. Wow, just, wow. So much talent in such a small city. So much detail goes into each piece. Can you believe the artist paints each piece by hand. Not only are you getting an incredible item, but you will have something no one else will have. This is truly a labor of love. I could stare at each item for hours. It's amazing, just amazing!

Here are a few more items from artists here in Prague. Click on the picture and it will lead you to their shops:

By: tikoart

By: ZuzanaSchwabova

By: handyhandscorner

By: AndelinaFelt

There are so many astounding artists here in Prague. Visit Creative Prague on Facebook. Join us and share in the beauty. Each item listed above has their etsy shop listed underneath. Pop in and say 'hi', we like to hear that :)

Here is a quick link from etsy to Prague artists: http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?place=prague

Thank you for joining me. Next time we are doing Vintage....yeeeaaaahhh! 

Where are all my toys and dolls?

About a year ago I began the long process of packing up my dolls and toys. I was about to get married and move across the Atlantic with someone of the opposite gender who wasn't fond of having my plush toys and dolls decorating the apartment. Thus began the packing and selecting which 3 or 4 dolls or toys I could take with me.
I was actually heartbroken. Each doll or plush or toy had a story and I loved each story. I even had a plush toy that my husband to be gave me when we were teenagers!
My mother of course was NO HELP. She's a very old school Hispanic woman. She would say "Bota toda esa mierda! Ya no eres nina". Translated nicely it was "Ger rid of all that stuff , you are not a little girl anymore". I KNOW I'm not uber young, but I like my stuff, and I wanted to store it so in the future, if I had a daughter, I could share these stories with her.
I know, I know, it sounds like I have some sort of disorder and need to be brought up on National TV to exploit it, but bear with me, it's not that bad. So, I ended up getting rid of a few things, packed the bulk of it and brought 3 with me.
Fast forward to last week, my mom calls me. "Michelle, I have bad news".
"What happened" I asked with my heart rate already through the roof.
"It's the dogs."
"WHAT? Are they okay?What happened? Did Roxie bite Pudge?WHAT?"
"Nooo. It's that, well, the dogs got into the garage, into your boxes and there was an incident with your plush toys and dolls" my mother said nervously then added "There is a massacre in the backyard and your plush were the victims"
I didn't know if to laugh or cry. I think I ended up laughing. Apparently Roxie (Pit Mix) and Pudge (Shit Tzu) took solace in the fact that if I was not returning home, they will eat all my stuff for revenge. Great dogs eh?
Well, since I no longer have me entire collection and I'm too scared to ask what they exactly ate, I'm going to handpick a few items from some great Etsy artists and maybe, just maybe, I can convince my husband to start up my entire collection again.

SALE -Matching Crab Human and Cat Softies  by heartfeltwool 

Whats better than a toy for you? A toy for you and your furbaby...VOILA!

Last night I was lurking around the etsy forums, which is something I rarely do, and I was lured into posting on  a thread about blogging. Long story short, I ended up getting 4 more followers on my blog (which is always appreciated), I'm now following 5 new AMAZING bloggers AND I found heartfeltwool shop. Now, not only is the artist ridiculously talented, BUT, 15% of cat toy and catnip toy sales benefit the Oshkosh Area Humane Society. With each toy looking like it's about to spring into life, you really can't lose in picking up a toy for you and your kitty. This shop has truly unique and cool looking items. Check them out...gooo...what are you waiting for? Oh, yeah. Okay finish reading this blog then go to the shop. 

 

Skeleton Sock Monkey With Argyle Tail and Arms SMALLER SIZE by OutlawHeartCreations

My friend, Nicole, is a collector of all things weird, random and obscure. She is also about the sweetest person with black nails, colored bracelets and spiked collar that you will ever meet. For all the years that I have known her (I've known her since high school), she has had this weird obsession collection plush toys, naming them, changing their clothes and then carring them with her in her car. Now, she has stopped putting them in her car (her favorite place was to pin them from her car ceiling), but she still dresses them and names them. If I know Nicole, which I do, I think this will fit right in with her collection. This monkey looks like such a scary delight that you can't help but fall in love. Created by "twenty-something, tattooed twins", each piece is sewn with lots of patience and love, and we here at Handpicked Etsy and RememberLoveJewelry is just what we like to see. Keep up the amazing work ladies. Nicole, as soon as you graduate nursing school, this sock monkey will be waiting for you, so STUDY!

 

Mac the super man bunny by zeropumpkin

There is all sorts of cute going on here. I can't look away...must be strong! He's a super hero bunny who likes to fly around with his lollipop. If this isn't absolutely freaking adorable then I don't know what is. If you aren't hitting that "Buy Now" button to buy it for me then you are not my friend. Just kidding, we're still cool...but really this is adorable . The shop clearly states "your kids will love me"...PFFT! I have no kids and don't intend of giving this to them when I do have them. They will probably slobber all over it when I give it to them. Isn't that what kids do? Poop, eat and slobber? Either way, they can't have it, IT'S MINE! Zeropumpkin, you are doing some fantastic stuff here. Keep up the good work!

Art Doll ADELINE one of a kind by PearlMoonArts

My very first "doll" was a porcelain doll my mother bought for me. She was a toddler with a frilly tutu on, blonde hair tied up in a tiny cascade held together with a pink bow. She is actually one of the dolls that I brought with me to Prague. She was a surprise gift from my mom, whom at that time was a single mother, working in a factory making ends meet for 2 kids. Buying dolls was certainly not in our budget, but she surprised me with it after I had seen it in a catalog. I loved my doll and still do. She is a constant reminder that any bad moment is only temporary and even in the bad moments, staying positive with ourselves and those around us, is always important. 

After my first doll I began to appreciate the craftmanship of other porcelain dolls. My grandmother, years later bought me a few, my mother a couple more. I ended up making up stories about the dolls and learning new stories about others to then scare the bejezus out of my brother and cousins. My favorite story was the girl with the ribbon around her neck. I was particularly sly about telling this story to them. I only told it to them at night (to scream at the end and add that extra effect) and when no parents were within ear shot (so I wouldn't get in trouble). 

Looking at this beautiful doll reminds me of that story and how I wish I would of had her to scare the living daylights out of those kids. Don't think I'm mean, but since I was the oldest between my brother and my cousins, it was my duty to make sure their childhood was riddled with WTF moments. If you ever see my cousin Kim, ask her how I convinced her that there was a pirate living in a construction site near our house...LOL it was classic! Thank you PearlMoonArts for reminding me of my childhood. I have a tear in my eye from laughter. By the way the Art Doll Bust Bird Lady RESERVED looks a lot like my aunt (sans the birds of course). You are truly a talented artist! Thank you!

Well, thank you for taking this journey with me down the doll and toys section of etsy. I appreciate your company while I stroll down memory lane. Stay tuned next week. Also, thank you to all the shops for letting me share you with the world. Lots of LOVE to you guys!

For our Furbabies

Oh those balls of fur that like to lick, play, poop, eat and love their lives away.
How sweet those eyes that look at  you when you come home or aren't feeling so well.


My husband and I just got our new little bundle of loving about a week ago. His name is Kingsley (a West Highland Terrier AKA Westie).


His favorite past times are:

• sleeping
• eating
• playing tug of war
• peeing on the rugs in the house
• hiding under the bed in the spare room
• sniffing flowers
• running after 'ducky'
• waking up mommy and daddy by licking their faces at 7 AM 
• eating mommy's favorite shoes

Things he dislikes:

• baths
• pooping/peeing where he is supposed to
• random noises in the apartment that he can't find
• not being allowed on the bed with mommy & daddy
• that strange other dog he sees whenever he looks in the mirror

Oh, how we love our doggies and kitties and how they love us. Like any other animal lover, you know we like to spoil them as much as our wallets will let us (and then some sometimes). Well, today Kingsley and I made a list of things that he and his friends would like to purchase.  Spoiled furbabies have excellent computer shopping skills.

If you could spend that little extra on your companion, look into these AMAZING items that Kingsley found on Etsy.

Oh, to live the life of a spoiled furbaby...

   1 Pt. Blue Bayou Elevated Dog or Cat Dish Holder by designerdining          
 Even though Kingsley enjoys taking his food out of the bowl, dragging it halfway around the house to then end under the dinner room table and finishing there, he thinks there is no reason not to 'present' his food to him in  a really cool and unique looking bowl. I do have to say, this is a really awesome looking dish holder. A combination of glass gems, ceramic and glass tile makes this a happy-good looking bowl  for a happy-good looking pet. Check out this shop, the designer has some GREAT items. 



My Heart Beats for You by thehappychihuahua 

If my husband saw me shopping for this particular tag for our doggy, well, he is likely to hide all the computers in the house so I wouldn't do any unsupervised on-line shopping. Lucky for him, this is not for Kingsley. Nope, Kingsley is picking this one out for his future girlfriend. I know, I know...he's too young to be thinking about relationships, but Kingsley is a hopeless romantic you see. He loves the ladies and the ladies love him. They eye him when we go for walks and at the park. He's a stud you know (with great taste). 

Reading the description of the item and shop, you can tell that the artist is a true animal lover. They spend time on each individual piece knowing that someone is buying it for their pet with love. 

I'm going to buy a piece from them (don't worry hun, I won't buy a piece that has pink, a heart or anything else you might deem "girly").

Cristyle handcrafted dog collars by Cristyle's Oh yeah, Kingsley will totally rock this collar. Inspired by awesomeness, any pup or kitty will feel trendy and stylish with this collar. Made of Italian leather and Swarovski cyrstals (which I LOVE to work with often). The bonus part is that the shop is offering free shipping on some of their items including this one. 

For the 'extra' pampered furbaby, I think this is a great addition to their collection. The shop has TONS of amazing items. **NO KINGSLEY, put daddy's credit card down...NO!...You ate mommy's shoes, so unless you are buying me a new pair of flats you don't get the Swarovski collar. This is only for good doggies**

Sorry about that.

Safari Chaise Lounge - Dog Bed by luckypuppy

So Kingsley plans to wine and dine his future girlfriends and seduce them (he's sneaky like that). He likes this chair for that purpose. You can't find more of a perfect lounge chair than this one. I can already imagine our pup lounging there with a bone on one side and a tall glass of water on the other (with a bendy straw of course). I REALLY like this item, like A LOT! From the print of the cushion to the umbrella with the hanging crystals to the perfect pillow. I actually want this for me. I wonder if I can get it in my size...hmmm? But then I will have to figure out how to get it to Prague, find a pool and lay next to it. Maybe I'll wait until I'm back home in Florida for a bit.

You gotta love that the artist works his hardest to stay green and recycles as much of his material as he can. I also love the fact that he's from Ft. Lauderdale (as stone throw away from my casita, Miami). 

Keep up the great work LuckyPuppy!!

The Blue Danube Petbed by yourhighnesspetbedsKingsley wants you to know that he also has his classy side. He wants to show you by showing you his favorite bed that he found on etsy. The artist received her inspiration form the Second Empire period (Kingsley's favorite period). He wants some spoiling done ASAP. He says he needs a nice classy bed for when he has girls over (NOT on MY WATCH BUDDY!). 

This bed is actually kinda cool looking. For cats or dogs this is perfect for the high-end pet. Check out the shop. You can see the amount of detail that goes into each piece. This is nothing short of perfection and totally worth every penny. 

Alright Kingsley, I think we are done for our post. I know, I know, I should post more often. Okay, I promise, at LEAST once a week. 

Oh, you want me to post a picture of you? Sure, why not. Let's put a face to the name shall we...

Say "Hi" Kingsley!

Men...

How can we forget the wonderful men in our lives? Our husbands, our fathers, our brothers our friends.


They are amazing people.


I'm especially lucky to be married to such an amazing human being. Selfless and patient. He always treats me like a queen, his equal and his best friend. He has given me to opportunity to (re)discover my artistic side and my love for jewelry and for that I am truly thankful. He doesn't even mock my weird taste for chips and chocolate (yes, together)  In short, he Rocks my Socks off...


Baby, I know I say this a million times a day and I still feel like it isn't enough...I Love You!
I think we should dedicate a post to the guys in our lives, we give them grief sometimes, but they do love us so.


Baby, I dedicate this post to you! You are my Captain Awesome!!

Smoldering Elegance - Till Guitars no. 133 by joetill

If you were to walk into our home, you will find four guitars proudly displayed in our living room. When we were younger, he used to play the guitar for me quite often. Later, when an ocean separated, he used to play it over the phone so I was able to sleep. I think this guitar would fit in nicely with his collection. Reading the Shop Announcement for this Etsy store is nothing short of inspiring. I think I'll start saving my money and maybe I'll be able to surprise my husband with this guitar. 

THE AGED APPLE- iPad Thick Dark Brown Latigo 6 oz. Leather Sheath / Cover / Case / Sleeve- With Flap and Buckle by ColsenKeane
My hubby is a technology junkie. If its the latest, if it's the fastest, the most recent model, he has it. Pretty soon he will be purchasing...yes, you guess it, the iPad. He has to have it, and I just can't say no. I think he will look trendy and stylish with tis cover. I really enjoy the cover including the craftmanship. It suits him. Babe, as soon as you get your iPad, I'll purchase this cover for you. That type of investement need hip protection.

Red...

"Red is the ultimate cure for sadness"--Bill Blass


I couldn't of said that better myself. Red, what a strong, bold color!


Fun facts about the color red: 

• Red is the color of the base or root chakra
• Mentally: Red stimulates energy
• Physically: Red increases enthusiasm
• Red is the color for beauty in many languages

Wow, what a color! It also happens to be one of my friends favorite color, Georgia, who's middle name, oddly enough, is Rose! Well, Georgia, you beautiful, strong, vibrant woman, this blog post is for you!


Red, no matter who you are, evokes a strong reaction within. Ever heard of 'don't wear white or RED to a wedding that's not your own'? You don't want to take attention away from the bride.


Ever heard of painting your door red for good luck? Betcha have!


Well, let's see what goodies Etsy has for us that can stimulate us mentally and physically...


Polka Dot Red and White Set by seekimrun
When I was back home in Miami, Georgia and I traditionally set out for Cuban coffee every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. During the week, I would sometimes have coffee at her place. How I wish I would of seen this set for her birthday. She would of loved it! (Do you like it Georgia?) In an instant you feel at home with this vintage creamer and sugar set.






HUGE Moonlight and Roses 30x40 Original Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas by LindaSuzStudios                                       
I love roses, what girl doesn't (take notes guys!), and of course, so does Georgia Rose. What's better than giving roses that will die in a week? A painting of beautiful roses that will last forever. I'm truly in love with this painting. The colors in the painting look so vibrant and evoke a sense of happiness in an instant. Georgia, if you are reading this, you need to put this up in your apartment. This SCREAMS Georgia Rose. Oh, and better yet, it's a one of a kind item! Looking at this shop, this artist is truly inspiring. Amazing stuff. 

Hand Dyed Pagoda Red Silk Scarf / Play-silk by BirdNestEggs                                                                       
Quiz time: What's the fastest way to dress up, dress down, or change and outfit completely? DUH! Add a scarf! This 100% Haboti Silk scarf is a definite must have for anybody. Georgia: You want it? I know you want it! Are you taking out your credit card and hitting that 'Add to Cart' button on the upper right hand corner? I know you are. You are getting one for me too? How sweet of you! Can I have the lavender one please since you are already getting the red one? You are so generous! THANK YOU :)

Not your usual Wine Bottle Gift Bag by totesbycharlotte                                                                 
 I think I'm going to buy like 20 of these. The gift bag is like a gift within its self. I KNOW it's supposed to be a wine bottle gift bag, but what's stopping it from being a tote for the spring, or the summer? Or when you want to take a book, a bottle of water and an apple and sit in the park and read? You give this as a gift to a host or anyone else and they will be all over you like white on rice <---yeah, I said it! GEORGIA: You know you want this one too. I'll tell you what...get it, and I'll provide the wine when I get back. I think this bag is such a great idea. Check out the store, they even have monogrammed bottle gift bag. WHAT? Yeah, that's right. FYI: My birthday is less than a month away..you could totally purchase this for me.

Hello Fellow Etsians...

I must apologize because I have NOT been keeping up with you or my blog.
Living in another country where you are not familiar with the language has it's ups and downs. Unfortunately, I was a bit down, BUT,  yesterday I spent time with an amazing person and actually got inspired and fired up to update my blog, my inventory and start working on more of my jewelry.

For those of you that don't know, I make my own jewelry and have an Etsy shop of my own. The Etsy store is RememberLove.etsy.com .


Here is a sample of one of my pieces. I call it "Smokey Chocolate".


 Since starting this blog I had my first sale and I am up to sale number 4. I am very excited about this since I felt a bit of validation. Starting an Etsy shop (as many of you know), is no easy task. With so many wonderful shops and talented artists, it's hard  to stand out amongst the masses. My advice: HANG IN THERE! You will sell your first piece, and once you do, you won't be able to get the ball to STOP rolling. I heard somewhere that it takes about up to 2 to 3 months to get your first sale...YIKES! But don't worry, keep up your marketing and continue posting those pieces, you'll get there.

Once (and when) I reach my 1000 sale, I'm having a big party <---that's my goal for this year, call it a "mid -year new year resolution" if you will.

Now, in honor of our new Etsians and those still needed their first sale, I'm going to dedicate this post to our "POUNCE'" feature on Etsy, "UNDISCOVERED" and see what we can find. Shall we...

Next up, Jewelry...

...or as some like to call it...THE BLING!

Aside from that spectacular rock your husband  to be gave you, you need to shine too.

Remember, when you take pictures, you want to stand out, not blend in. From the earrings, to the necklace to the bracelet, everything has to be...whats that word...oh yeah...FLAWLESS!

Let's see what Etsy has in store for us today...


By: EricaLeilaniDesigns.etsy.com
A lovely vintage look for your right hand. Small enough where it wont take attention away from your ring, but big enough for all those compliments :)







By: LizardiBridal.etsy.com
These earrings have such a unique shape. The work is just right so the attention stays on your face. Remember ladies, you don't want HUGE earrings hanging from your ears. The attention will be drawn to them instead of your smile. Work with your hairstylist when you find your perfect pair. They will know how to work the earring style with your hair do. 







By: LizardiBridal.etsy.com
I'm totally in love with the elegance of this necklace. If I could wear it I would (probably wear it all day around my house while down housework!). I LOVE IT! 




Looking for something a little more simple...

By: ldh13.etsy.com
...try this! Simple, elegant, sweet and as always, charming. 




Happy Planning to all the brides to be!

It's Monday...the Wedding Week Begins

I promised an all week wedding this week and I figured I start off with one item that we cannot do without, our hair piece.

Be it a simple flower, or a vintage hair clip/pin or an extravagant one of  a kind tiara, we all need one.

Here are a few of my favorites...


This is from  susstyle88.etsy.com 

 I think it would go fantastic if you have a simple streamlined dress but you want to add a bit of flair to the look. You can put it in your hair or even add it to your dress.



From tiedandfeathered.etsy.com
This piece speaks for itself. A vintage look for the modern bride.


From Acpetrille.etsy.com 
A Victorian Inspired Piece. This particular store is one of my favorites. They have beautiful handmade hairpieces for every taste.


From waterproofvalentines's shop
A headband made from tailors paper with a touch of vintage in the middle of the flower.  Amazing!

And finally...couldn't end this without at least posting something I used at my own wedding.
For the ceremony, it's tradition in my family to wear mantilla veils such as this beautiful example...

From salchar.etsy.com

For all the brides to be, Congratulations and Happy Planning :)