Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Oooh and Aaahh


Three years ago, when my nephew was born, I didn't know about ETSY. So I bought gifts for him the traditional way. (Doesn't mean I don't love him. )

Now that I've discovered ETSY, when I first learned my brother and sister-in-law were going to have a little girl, I didn't know what to buy first. There are SO MANY incredibly adorable things for girls on this site.

My very first purchase was from Organic Beginings. I was pretty sure my sister-in-law was going to love it as it is made from organic, eco-friendly material. I was happy about that too, but so much more thrilled with the little bunny on the front. (I have a soft spot for bunnies, what can I say).

This adorable onesie came with a matching hat and was packaged in a Chinese take out container with the most beautiful bow I've ever seen. In fact, it was packaged so prettily, I didn't even open it before I gave it to my niece when she was born.

The photo does not do it justice. It is too cute for words.

Organic fabrics are made from resources grown and/or produced without man-made pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers - only natural fertilizers and pest control measures are employed.

All of the eco friendly fabrics used by Organic Beginings exhibit wonderful properties, perfect for baby clothing: natural cooling, outstanding moisture management and inhibition of bacteria growth.

Friday, July 4, 2008

A Sense of Peace and Calm

I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.

That sense of peace and calm is exactly how I felt when I found this bracelet at the Hidden Treasure Box.



The beautiful sea blue, soft foam green, the silver beads - all capturing and reflecting the rays of the sun.

Cindy has been creating jewelry for the past 2 years and selling it to family and friends. Now, she's selling on ETSY and very excited by the prospects this will bring.

She takes great pride in her work paying careful attention to detail, craftmanship, and quality of materials. Her jewelry is constructed of beautiful lampwork beads, crystals, gemstones and high quality glass beads.