New Day in a New Year

Well, it is a New Day in a New Year. So much is changing for myself, for my shops, for friends, family and I imagine the whole world. It gets me wondering what new, improved facets are evolving socially throughout cultures and societies? I discovered through my education as an Art Student at University, that traditionally, cultures are interpretated through their art. So, whilst pondering the bigger questions about Who am I NOW? Where are WE going? HOW is the planet EVOLVING? I decided to take a look at some of the smaller pictures. I decided to see what is happening in the creative, enterprising and artistic world I adore at Etsy. Here are some of my NEW YEAR, NEW DAY picks.

THE FIVE SENSES by Deborah Mosca from LyricalVintage

  TREND 1/2 by KimandMark from three1seven

 {LOVE YOU MORE} by Dottie from ShagbarkRoad

 RADIANT ORCHID FASHION by Pat McWhorter from PatMcWhorter

Tools for the Fabulous

 

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It has been some time since I last wrote a post.  This is in large part due to my recent twirls and swirls through technology. In my most recent post I mention my new Druid phone. While this Galaxy siii is an exceptionally savvy tool for much of my promotional needs, the low-down nitty-gritty of running my online shops requires a capable desktop setting. 

Shown here are the Acer 24" Monitor and Dell Inspiron.

 

After a long period of no home internet, then working only from my phone, I finally decided to invest is a computer that has less embellishments, and more UMPH. This, for me, is the Dell Inspiron. With a next generation i3 3.4 GHz processor, and 4 GB of memory to support its speed, I am going to be happy with this Diva Computer for a long time.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzkwMTE2NXwyNzIyNzEzNzgx/relaxation?ref=pr_treasury 

 I am already back to my old tricks, creating savvy treasury collections for other Etsy Artisans.

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As well as getting featured in some fabulous collections in return. 

And, for the curious, there are many new items available at my shops. Please take a moment to check out the highly improved photographic qualities to my items. 

This goes to show, having the necessary equipment to serve a particular purpose does make a difference. As my friend once told me, "The right tool, for the right job!"  

What sort of tools are necessary in your day to day life?

Strawberry Rubies Contest

Here is your chance to win a FREE set of Real Strawberry Jewels from TLALA

These 
stunning REAL Strawberry gems are created with love and care.

The Strawberries are carefully cut into cross sections, then dehydrated. To preserve the color, they are then hand painted with a coating of a non toxic laminate a set to dry. Then carefully assembled using silver plated findings.

All materials are eco savvy and naturally inspired. This pendant hangs upon a nice brown hemp cord.

 Each set of earrings are carefully chosen to fit together in an asymmetric, yet complimentary pair.

Remember to always pay attention to what you carry next to your heart.  

ENTER TO WIN

 Win this wonderful set by following these steps:  

When TLALA reaches 400 Likes on Facebook, a winner will be randomly chosen on random.org

1. LIKE TLALA on Facebook & leave a comment here saying you did so

2. Visit TLALA & select your favorite item from the shop, then copy and paste this link to a   comment on this blog and state what you love about it


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 Thanks for playing & also for helping to get the word out about TLALA fashionably VEGAN and gyspy stylin' jewlery on Etsy!!

Weekend ready Handmade Finds

Tis' the season to check out Etsy for the latest in quality fashion and handmade goodies. Here are some sweet and savvy choice picks!!

Ready for the weekend 

by violeta from HelloVioleta 

 

  

 

mist 

by Natasha Thysen from ArtVintagePlus

 

Hot Summer Trends from Etsy

Hot Summer. Fashion selections for the stylish and trend savvy.

It is cooling off outside, but every Summer trendsetter can do with a little WARM COLOR.

Check out this stunning collection, featuring the handmade styles of artisans abroad on Etsy.

WARM COLORS by Bartek from BartekDesign

Etsy's Best

Etsy is a number one hot spot to find some of the highest quality and most unique trends. Here are some unique and charming collections to get your personal Summer collection started. 

Summer Serenity 

by Clare Corcoran from VentureCompanyMining 

 

 

Front Page Worthy Etsy Picks

Air and Silence

 Curated by Yuriy and Katerina

 

Fiber Earrings from Designer Tlala on Etsy

Fiber Earrings 

 from West Coast

Designer 

Tlala 

Loop fringe, Vegan Jewelry

Eco Friendly, fair trade Bamboo cotton material

 

 And more!

Weekend Etsy Collections

Natural Beauty by Silvia Nikolov 

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Sunday Shopping lists

Some great hand picked selections from Etsy Treasury Lists for Sunday Shopping

April Breeze by Renee & Gerardo of GT Designs

 

 

  Turquoise Sunday by Michael of Michaelangelas

Weekend Shopper Guide

Excellent hand picked gifts and goods from The Trendsetting Team on Etsy 

Day Dreaming by Julie B of Red Horses

 Silver Linings by Christine of 9th Cycle Studios