On this snowy first day of February, as well as Imbolc, the halfway point between the winter equinox and the summer soltice, I share with you the following Etsy treasury. It showcases a lovely array of daffodils to remind us that spring is on her way.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d47b47102556d9137823bed/beauties-of-daffodils

Lapidary Layne

I just want to put a shout out for local (to Athens, GA) lapidary artisit Marie Ash. I went to her with an old beat up setting and custom request. Marie made this old forgotten family ring look like a million bucks. She cut this piece of labradorite so that it looks delicately bespeckled and magical set in this ring. I simply love it and think it's amazing what a well cut stone can do for a lackluster old setting.



Her works can be found periodically around town in Athens and sometimes she attends local craft markets such as the Indie Craftstravaganza.

Marie has been working with precious and semi precious stones and perfecting her craft since Ive known her. She creates beautiful pieces using her lapidary and metalwork skills. Her cabochans are fantastic and her facet cut stones are sparkling.

Marie is a familiar face in Athens and can be found at times up in Speakeasy. She's available for custom jobs and if you like what you see you can contact her at marielayne00@yahoo.com.

Helicopter studios

I came across this site today while poking around on Etsy. These discovery totes are super cute and a very original idea. I just love them. If you have a little one this would be a great item to keep around in a handy place, like in the car when you're going to be out and about.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36509440

Check 'em out.

steampunk jewelry

Check out this beautiful steampunk moss agate ring. I just love it and every other item in this etsy shop. Just really innovative designs.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31548336&ref=sr_gallery_5&&ga_search_query=beaded+fall&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

features seller

I'm going to start a new section on this blog that is a weekly featured Etsy seller, starting today. So here's one that really caught my eye. I hope you'll cehck out these incredible pieces of leather work.

www.moxieandoliver.etsy.com

I looked at them and thought, "Just beautiful."

feature etsy seller

i want ya'll to check out these neat designs

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7141780

simple, sparkly and functional...love it.