Grand Opening Announcement!

Yesterday was the official Grand Opening of my new favorite online jewelry boutique! I cannot tell y'all how long I've been waiting for this day. For a couple of years now, my sister-in-law, has been dreaming and planning for this big day. I've been so excited to watch this dream of hers become a reality and yesterday was that day!!

AmeliaLawrence is an online boutique of elegant, handmade jewelry. I've seen some of these pieces in person and have watched in amazement as she creates these gorgeous unique accessories. It's not really fair to call them accessories, though. I feel that each piece is the main event and the clothing worn with them just helps add to these one-of-a-kind beauties. Amy searches all over the world for just the right elements to put into each piece. She finds inspiration in vintage items that tell a story and makes them new again. You have to check out all of her pieces online - I guarantee you'll have a favorite. Or two. Or ten.

Here are a few of my very favorite pieces... {in no particular order - I can't narrow it down to just one!!}

 All Buttoned Up

 Elegant Cotton

 Down the Lane

 Pick Me a Daisy

 Wedding Party

Wood You Be

Amy's vision behind this dream came from what she describes here: "having opportunities to travel parts of the world, has opened my eyes to style, color, textures and the truth that all women want something unique; to be fashionably different from the lady walking beside them." 

Read more about AmeliaLawrence and how it came to be here.

Go check out AmeliaLawrence.com! I know you will not be disappointed. Bookmark her page or Pin the items you love to Pinterest so you can go back often to see new inventory! And don't forget to tell your friends about this lovely new online boutique.

Simply Gold

Oh! I almost forgot - you've got to see her beautifully subtle earring collection, too!! I have two of the first pairs of earrings she began making and am complimented every time I wear them.

If you love what you see, tell her Amy sent you! {Yes, we have the same name!}

Happy Shopping!

My Talented Friends {a shout-out}

Let me introduce you to one of my many talented friends!

Besides being a sweet friend with many talents, she's an entrepreneur. Erika {along with her husband, Johnny} recently launched their etsy shop, KettleMoraine.

{Industrial Steel Pendant - hand welded}

They make very creative, unique pieces including jewelry, furniture, wood products for the home and other exciting things!

{Vintage Skeleton Key Necklace}

You'll definitely want to favorite their shop on Etsy and check in frequently to see what inspiring products they've designed that would be perfect for you and your home.

{Unique Skeleton Key Necklace - Six Lever Barrell Key}

These pieces would also be perfect as gifts! We all love finding just the right thing to give a friend or loved one for a birthday or other occasion. So, visit the shop soon to see what you can find!

Go check out KettleMoraine on etsy to see the other creative, repurposed pieces they've made. You'll love them! And you won't beat the prices!

Erika & Johnny are also independent distributors for It Works Global! If you haven't tried It Works products yet, you must go check them out! One of their most popular products is their body wraps. Made with natural ingredients, these wraps help to firm and shape the skin and can be used pretty much anywhere on your body. They have also been known to shrink inches off the abdomen, thighs, etc. I personally used one two days ago and after just 45 minutes lost 1 inch on my lower thighs. I also use their Greens. A mix of fruits and vegetables that equals 8+ servings a day (and nutrient rich superfoods + a blend of 38 herbs) in just two small scoops gives me energy throughout the day and encourages me to drink more water. Just check them out and see if their products are right for you!

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm sharing this with some of these friends!

Rosette Cuff {Tutorial}

I love wearing bracelets. In fact, I probably own more bracelets than any other kind of jewelry. And in the past couple of years, I have gotten into wearing more chunky bracelets. They are more fun, in my opinion. So, as fabric flowers have gotten mega popular, I thought, 'Why not make a big fabric flower bracelet?' And I did. You might want to make one, too! These are great with casual clothes, and depending on the fabric you use, you could make it dressy, too!

*Keep in mind that I used a thicker type fabric and 2 inches wide by 22 inches long. This made 3 2.5" rosettes. If you use a thinner fabric, you'll need to make more rosettes to reach all the way around your arm.*

I'm linking up with some of these great parties!

If you make one, leave me a comment with a link to yours!