that’s right, a giveaway!  chantelle nicole is offering a $40 gift certificate to one lucky winner, and all readers can enjoy 20% off by using code ‘roostreaders’.  you’ll find handmade jewelry in a variety of styles, from simple and clean to whimsical, rustic and eclectic.

how to enter:

head on over to chantelle nicole designs and get to browsing her beautiful, one of a kind jewelry!  come back here and leave a comment about what your favorite pieces are and why.  you may leave as many comments as you like, increasing your chances of winning.  you have utnil sunday, March 28, 12:00 midnight est to enter.  a winner will be announced on monday, march 29th and will have 48 hours to claim their prize via e-mail.  enjoy, and happy shopping!

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i love how katheyl shows us her life experiences through her work.  the orient because she grew up in singapore, nature because she volunteered at a zoo, and whimsy because that’s what she loves.  i think she pulled them all together beautifully in her line of jewelry- all colorful, natural, and whimsical.

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when i started gathering my favorites from mykono’s shop to share with you, i couldn’t stop!  tab after tab, i just kept opening new images.  needless to say, i’ve included some of my favorites, but if you love whimsical jewelry, vintage goodies &  lovely hair adornments (not to mention amazing cake toppers!) you will enjoy browsing mykono’s shop. i love the vintage flair she puts on her jewelry and her shop is full of birds, owls, leaves and flowers- everything that i love!

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lately, i’ve been completely loving i am dorkas! marianna dorkas jamadi is a “finnish, indonesian, california born, brooklyn based, world bound, creative creature of anything but habit.”  that, i’ll agree with! her collaborative work with her mother on textiles and portuguese beau on jewelry have brought out influences from all over the world and into her stunning creations.

working with her mom on kitchen textiles has resulted in these stunning napkins, aprons and tea towels.  i love to see a family come together to create, and this collaborative, cultural adventure is a definite must see!

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inspired by a recent trip to fuji, glitzer recently launched a brand new collection called paradise. it’s full of lovely & romantic pieces, perfect for valentines day!

in addition to all their new products, the lovely charmaine has created a fab way to promote your business!  do you remember when we talked about moo mini’s?  glitzer created a lookbook collection by binding five moo mini cards together: four key pieces from the new collection plus an introductory image showing the theme behind the collection. it’s a straightforward yet brilliant idea that transforms a simple card into an elegant keepsake.  it’s difficult to have your items with you or even a portfolio at times, so this is a quick, compact, and innovative way to showcase your items! visit glitzer ideas for the tutorial!

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i featured meli annaa over the holidays, and what i surprise i got when i received a thank you from her in the mail!  she sent me the most adorable set of earrings, and i just want to say, thank you thank you thank you!

you all are really getting to see the ‘better’ side of me lately! yes, you caught me again in my pj’s, nest, and leftover makeup!

clockwise :: sterling silver and beige agate earrings :: natural quartz pendant & earrings :: quartz and sterling silver pendant & earrings :: sterling silver circle twist

head over to annaa creation to see her precious work.  thank you meli!

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wow.  i got the most delightful email this week from heather paul introducing me to spool no. 72- and i am so excited that she did!  i’ve completely fallen in love with everything from spool no. 72- and have been swooning over it ever since.  my christmas list has grown quite a bit since i saw these lovelies.  i’m especially dying over the cream sweaters on row 2 & 3- and the roost necklace on the bottom row (i mean… hello!).  anyways, enough about how much i’ve been dreaming about all this and trying to rearrange my bank account to afford it all…. here’s a little more about them:

spool no. 72 was founded on the simple idea that style and design can and should easily co-exist.  their unfussy approach to style is completely reflected in their easy to wear and *gorgeous apparel.  this style says ‘me’ all over it- i love timeless pieces that can be effortlessly ‘thrown’ on and make you feel pretty and sophisticated all day!

make sure to check out their loverly blog too!

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