Thursday's three ... New Zealand goodies

My sis and her future hubby are visiting from New Zealand through May (he's from there). So, in honor of their wonderful visit this weeks Thursday's Three is inspired by New Zealand goodies. Enjoy!

Thursday's Three:

This Rose quartz button ring is beautiful. There are a couple small koru's pierced into one of the leaves... In maori culture, these signify new beginnings, birth and growth. Check out Swoon Jewels!

{Rose quartz ring ... SwoonJewels}

Check out all these awesome fibers at Artemis Artemis. So beautiful. I'd love to knit with these wools!

{New Zealand wool ... ArtemisArtemis}

Please check out this beautiful New Zealand photography from Phunkey Photos. This is a photo of the New Zealand region of Canterbury (Māori: Waitaha) which is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Beautiful.

{Waitaha New Zealand landscape ... phunkeyphotos}


{Mike and Nicole}

handmade gift guide . for the whimsical girl

here's the perfect handmade gift guide for the

spontaneously fanciful or playful girl! this gift guide
will help you find the unusual or fanciful gift for
the whimsical girl in your life! please enjoy!

{$79 focksy scarf from, celapiu}

{$38 flora clutch from zelaya}

{$15 carried by birds print by, Roadside}

{$32 aqua green feather headpiece from, bethanylorelle}


{$18 postcard from heaven print from, mystiqueisland}


{$7 felt butterfly ring from, MIXKO}


{$185 woodland bear orphan from, EvelynsWonderland}


{$17 envy print by, HidenSeek}


{$20 vintage inspired necklace from, Gingeroni1}


{$24 white birds from, Middleburg}


{$100 fairest one of all pin from, oneeyedcollie}


{$180 ruffled silk carina bolero from, bonzie}


{$20 reflection necklace from, ABoxForMyTreasure}


{$80 camisole and pantalette from, undertheroot}


{$25 three wishes necklace from, SeaUnicorn}


{$250 peaches n cream party dress from, ouma}


{$67 windswept clutch from, BrianaEdelmanDesigns}


{$21.50 for a minute there ... i watched myself print from, JacqleenBleu}


{$32 bows and stitches pillow from, Olive}


{$85 natalie clay sculpture from, doubleparlour}


{$35 antique chairs print from, ClaudiaKayPhoto}


{$48 paige dress from, everydayfairytale}


{$30 aurora tiara from, whichgoose}


{$58 picture frame from, 2DogsWoodWorking}


{$38 vintage earrings from, indignare}

treasury time . i heart chihuahuas

for this weeks treasury I was inspired to
collect chihuahua items. please enjoy! what unique
and great items!here are a few of my favorite shops from
the treasury





{photos are from: AnomalyJewelry, christinereilly, Cuore, KEcookies}

Last weeks What Wednesday's Winner!

CONGRATULATIONS TO TheresaJ!
You have one my most recent giveaway!

With the help from Anna Bet your name was randomly chosen! Congrats to you!

Please, check out TheresaJ's blog and shop. I love them both!



Thanks for playing! Please check out this weeks What Wednesday Giveaway!

-chelsey

I'm dreaming of a handmade Christmas...

I thought I'd let you all in on the most awesome thing ever! The handmade pledge! Check it out:



I have taken this pledge. The pledge: "I pledge to buy handmade this holiday season, and request that others do the same for me." I know it is almost impossible in our world to buy 100% handmade, so I believe I will buy 90% handmade (I'll do my best).

Will you take the pledge?

There are so many AWESOME things to find on Etsy, and other online shops. Please check it out before you head out to the mall.
Some examples of the wide variety of items you can find on Etsy:
-One of a kind Jewelry from Cryztalvisions
-Soy candles from Aroma Fields Candles
-Unique knitted items from A Stitch to Wear
-Some awesome paper items from Paper Lady Invites of course!
-Custom felted likeness of your dog from AmeliaMakesArt
-Perfume from Artedelprofumo
-How about a Yeti or A Little Bigfoot from Stelabird?
-Even some beautiful lingerie from OnTheInside

Well, they probably have whatever you can think up. Just check out Etsy!

-Chelsey