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Tin Star w/ Snowman Painting

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:57:05 -0500

$6.00
This "country" star is Snow ready to help with your holiday decorating! The tin star has a snowman painted on it and he is glittered up and ready to welcome your guests!

The star is approximately 8" tall and wide.

Melting Snowman Christmas Ornament

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:48:41 -0500

$7.50
These cute little guys are already melting, but they are willing to hang around and make your tree festive for this season and many more to come!

Each snowman is unique, you will not get the one that is pictured, but a cousin! If you have a scarf/hat trim color preference, I generally have blue, red and green, please note it in the note to seller box. I may/may not have your choice. If you ONLY want a certain color, please note that so that I can refund your money should I be unable to make more at the time of your order!

These ornaments are made from clay, then baked. The hanger is wire and is embedded in the hats and heads prior to baking. While each ornament is different, they average approx. 2" wide and tall. Your ornament will be sent via 1st class USPS and I will make every effort to pack it well.

Blazin Blues .......Watch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:47 -0500

$35.00
This watch is light, comfortable, fabulous and fun! It has many shades of blues. It is double the strands and double the bling! All in gorgeous Zwarovski crystals.
This watch measures aprox. 7 3/4" in length. The links are rhodium covered steel. The watch is a Geneva w/ quartz movement. The clasp is sterling silver, round, and magnetic.

While the magnetic closure makes this watch easy to put on, it is so lovely you won't want to take it off!

Cross on Pink .......Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:47 -0500

$20.00
Celtic type cross showing of shades of pink Swarovski crystals. Dare to cross over to PINK!

Sterling Silver crosses and earwires. Top of cross to bottom of longest dangle is approx. 1 1/3".

My Hearts all Lavender and Lace...... Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:46 -0500

$25.00
These sterling silver filigree hearts are drenched in varying shades of amethyst, along with rose quartz chips. With a sterling silver wire looped from the heart, amethyst chips flow into a faceted ( light amethyst) teardrop ("B"), which is highlighted by sterling silver beads. A straight drop of dark amethyst hangs from the center of the heart, reflecting the light which flanks it.Of course the earwires are also sterling silver.
This is a one of a kind and would be a welcome addition to any wardrobe!

Amethyst is the most highly valued stone in the quartz group. Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it played an important role in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages. It was considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings. The name literally means, "not drunken" (Greek), because amethyst was traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness, instilling a sober and serious mind.
According to Greek legend, the God Bacchus was angered by goddess Diana and decided to take revenge by having the next person he saw devoured by tigers. The first person to cross his path was a beautiful maiden named Amethyst. Amethyst called upon Diana for protection and Diana turned her into a hard, clear stone. Bacchus came to regret his deed, and in despair poured his favorite beverage, a nice purple grape wine, over the clear stone statue that Amethyst had become. The color was absorbed by the stone, and became permanently purple. This particular legend has led to the belief that amethyst has the power to prevent intoxication.
Amethyst is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst has the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Amethyst is a great stone to use if you are trying to increase your psychic abilities and enhance your intuition.
Amethyst has been a symbol of peace, purity and unification and can aid in bringing serenity and calmness. Use amethyst to treat insomnia and promote peaceful and healing sleep. It is also commonly used to relieve headaches, sugar imbalances and general edginess, bringing an overall sense of spiritual balance.

Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar). Their blood stained white quartz to make it a rose-pink color. Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love.
Rose quartz is associated with love, the heart and beauty, and is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses. When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Some believe that rose quartz has calming effects and helps people develop strong friendships.

Tears of Lavender and Pearls .........Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:46 -0500

$20.00
Pretty pale lavender, with the soft white accents of rice pearls, make these earrings the perfect spring and summer earring!

The sterling silver teardrops are sporting three dangles of beautiful, lavender Swarovski crystals with a splash of fresh water (cultured) rice pearls.

The earwires are sterling silver fish hook types. Each middle dangle is longer than the side dangles. There are five Swarovski (3mm) crystals on the middle dangle and three crystals and two rice pearls on each of the side dangles. The total earring length from the bend of the wire to the bottom of the longest dangle is aprox. 2 6/16". The top of the tear to the bottom of the longest dangle is aprox. 1 3/4" long.

My Flowers carrying Sunshine....... Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:46 -0500

$15.00
These fun flowers have a drop of sunshine with them!

Sterling silver flowers hang on sterling silver earwires and drop a(sterling silver)chain loop that is carrying a single Swarovski crystal.
Unique and pretty, these are suited for a day of shopping just as much as an evening out!
Length is aprox. 2"

Blue Baubble Flower Power....Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:46 -0500

$20.00
You'll sparkle and shimmer as you wear these lovely, free flowing crosses of blue. The ear-wires and components are sterling silver and hold two sizes of Swarovski crystals, rounded tube beads and Czech glass flowers, all in shades of blue. The tube beads are vintage (see note below) and have an iridescent quality to them. They hang approx. 3 3/8" from the bend in the ear-wire to the bottom of the longest (middle) dangle. The side dangles are approx. 2 3/8" long.

*The rounded tube beads were re-purposed from a vintage necklace. I got the necklace from an estate of a friend of the family. While I do not know the date of the necklace, the box that it was in was wrapped in newspaper with a 1953 date. I attempted to research the piece, but was unable to confirm any further information. Whenever they are from, they are beautiful beads, with a lovely color!

Singin' the Spring Blues........Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:45 -0500

$18.00
You'll always have a bit of Spring with you when you wear these lovely flowers of blue!

These sterling silver 17x12mm flowers have drops with two different shades of blue Zwarovski crystals dangling from each of the bottom petals. The bend in the wire to the bottom of the dangle is aprox. 2" long.

Tis the Season to be Naughty Ornament

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:06:59 -0400

$6.00
This Christmas ornament holds some nice, sweet, holiday treats. It's so nice to be naughty, and the holidays are the perfect time to throw dieting out the window! So go on and be a little naughty, after all Tis the Season!
This ornament is glass, about 10" around, and filled with imitation candies. It comes ready to hang with the decorative wire hanger shown in the picture.

**All USA ornaments will be sent w/ postal insurance included. The shipping price is for 1st class USPS. If you want priority ($6.50) let me know and I will send you an adjusted invoice** Any out of country will still be sent 1st class International. If you want insurance let me know and I will verify the cost and send you another invoice.**

Christmas Potpourri Oil Lamp

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:06:59 -0400

$18.00
This glass oil lamp sits is two pieces. The oil holder sits atop the glass vase base and is self contained. The base holds a potpourri mix and is scented with a proprietary blend of essential oils from my Unique Garden shop, named Christmas Berries. It is a wonderfully smelling scent, with a base note of bayberry. As the oil burns in the top and gently warms the potpourri, the scent will diffuse more. The piece is aesthetically pleasing and functional too, a treat for all your senses!

The base is approx. 16 1/2" around at its thickest point. It stands approx. 8" tall from the base to the top of the wick holder. and approx. 5 3/4" from the bottom of the base to the top of the base with the oil holder removed. There is a piece of lace trimming the top of the vase. The lace is red with tiny green holly leaves spotting the scallops.

The potpourri consists of real rose hips, cinnamon sticks, pine cones, eucalyptus, and various pods and other finds. It also contains some artificial berries for color. All of the natural ingredients, except for the cinnamon, was either grown by me, my good friend, or found by me on the paths by my home. The pictures show the base and oil holder both together and apart.

You will NOT receive any oil with this lamp. You are purchasing the container, potpourri and the fragrance. You need to purchase smokeless lamp oil to use this as it is intended.

This oil lamp will be sent to you (in the US) via the USPS priority mail and it will be insured. Outside the USA, it will be sent by First Class International via the USPS without insurance. Any postage (postage plus insurance for USA deliveries) that is over charged for your area more that $1.50 will be refunded to you once the item has been sent. Remember that any customs charges, taxes, or fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Primitive Gift Box

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:06:58 -0400

$5.00
This will make a lovely gift box or a beautiful decorative piece.

Made from heavy cardboard, I painted it blue and red, then decopodged a primitive scene on the lid. The box bottom is a red with streaks of blue blended in and the top has a dark blue background. There is an accent of red in the decopodge piece, bringing it altogether.
The box is almost square. The bottom has sides that are approx. 7" long and 3" tall. The box is 2 7/8" deep. With the lid on, the box stands approx. 3 1/8" tall.

Snowman Face ornament

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:06:58 -0400

$6.00
These cute ornaments are snowman faces with hats. Each one is its own gal/guy, no two are exactly alike! The inside of the ornament is filled with material to resemble snow, and the hats are decorated. They are sure to put a smile on your face as they hang on your tree!

This ornament is approx. 10 1/2" around

Blazin Blues........ Bracelet

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:06:25 -0400

$20.00
You won't believe the sparkle and shine when you wear this beautifully blue bracelet! All the colors of the sky and ocean, this Zwarovski crystal bracelet is a wonder to behold.
The bracelet twists over itself on each side to further highlight the bling!

The bracelet was put together on sterling silver wire and has sterling silver crimp covers. The clasp is a silver plated rose toggle type. The focal bead is a rhodium covered steel link with a blue Zwarovski crystal embedded in it. The bracelet measures aprox. 7 1/2" long.

*See the matching watch!*

Aperrently Aagate ..............Earrings