{ seller/buyer }

As an Etsy seller, it's almost impossible not to find things on Etsy occasion that I absolutely have to have. I love supporting the handmade community, and well, there is just some really amazing stuff out there. I also try to buy as many jewelry supplies as possible from Etsy sellers.

Anyway, as soon as I saw these lovely Turquoise Bowls, I knew they had to be mine!!! They sat in my favorites for a few days and then I just couldn't stand not having them any longer. Of course, I was in the process of moving when I ordered these, and they got shipped to my old post office about an hour away. I wasn't able to get there until a few weeks later, but let me tell you - it was worth the wait!

They are the prettiest color with gorgeous crackles and super smooth finish. I absolutely adore them and they look great with the rest of my decor. Thanks, happyhills!

{ new in the shop }

Marissa Vintage Button Ring, $10

{ spotted this weekend }

This weekend was my sister's baby shower and I'm happy to say that otherlovelythings made an appearance! With a small budget for the shower, I decided to give away some of my handmade jewelry for the game prizes - 'cause really, what's a shower without games? We played O-BABY Bingo and I ended up giving away four pair of earrings and three rings! The prizes kept everyone playing fiercely and we all had a great time. Here are some of the winners...

{ lovely new earrings }

Hi there! Lots of new earrings over at the shop! Check 'em out. Don't forget Mother's Day is next weekend! Treat mom to something handmade. :)

{ this week i'm inspired by... }

... yummy Russel Wright designs. I'm pretty obsessed with his dinnerware. The colors, the lines, it's almost too beautiful. More about this mid-century modernist here.

{ ob-sessed }

Check out these fabulous napkins made by avril loreti on Etsy. I am pretty sure I need to throw a cocktail party just as an excuse to get these...

Designer Chairs Cocktail Napkins by avril loreti, $26

Wine Ring Cocktail Napkins by avril loreti, $26

Be sure to check out her shop with other goodies like coasters, tote bags, and hankies!

{ giveaway over at gilliauna's bits n beads }

hi there,

just wanted to let you know about a great giveaway going on over at Audrey's Give Away Blog. Do you all know about this blog??? Audrey lists at least one giveaway a day and it's super easy to enter. You should check out her blog for some super deals. The one I am most excited about right now is the $20 gift certificate to Bits n Beads on Etsy.

Bits n Beads has some really cool pieces which I think you're going to love. And with the gift certificate, you can choose whatever you like!

Enter the giveaway here!

{ new item - now with feathers! }

Pretty as a Peacock Earrings, $9

These lovely peacock feather earrings are now available at otherlovelythings! They're super lightweight and will be just perfect for the spring and summertime. Oh, how the bold colors shimmer in the sunlight - so pretty!

Click here to view these earrings on Etsy!