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Fascination Chainmail Earrings

Bright, shiny chainmaille earrings with a most definite 80s feel. Best worn with moussed hair and neon leggings. You’ll look so totally bodacious!
Made with black, silver, and fuschia anodized aluminum rings on silver-plated earring hooks. Because of the aluminum, they’re much, much more lightweight than they look. Awesome… details »

Brass and Sterling Silver Spinner Ring

This 13mm (1/2″) wide spinner ring is made from textured brass sheet with 2 patterned sterling silver rings spinning freely around the inner ring.
These rings are based on ancient Tibetan prayer wheels. The motion in the ring gives the wearer a special “calming” effect which sometimes helps in… details »

NY Black & White Snickerdoodle

Nurture, condition and brighten your skin with this decadent soap, infused with the aromatic notes of warm vanilla sugar, sweet butter and cinnamon. This soap is a unique and lovely combination of my two favorite cookies; the NY black and white and snickerdoodles! Just like the cookies, this soap… details »

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Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

These lovelies are from my JULIA collection, a line that is characterized by opulence, intricacy, and elegance. These pieces can be worn individually as single statement pieces, or combined together for a look of true indulgence. Classically elegant and so very vintage-chic, the pieces in this collection will undoubtedly… details »

Day of the Thread iPad Covers

Our products are cute, cozy, 100% hand-crafted iPad covers that help protect the iPad from scratches, dust and wear while sporting a stylish and unique flair. Each iPad cover has a durable flap that folds over and buttons down securely.
Most of our designs are influenced by men and… details »

The Aster

Fascinator made of three organza blooms with ostrich feather centers over coque feathers and a pouf of black French veiling. Attaches with an alligator clip for easy placement and tangle-free removal.
Measures approximately 7 in. in diameter with the side feather accents extending a bit further. details »

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il_570xNHand folded red and white Origami Earrings (Ayano) – Earrings – 2.75″ Long, 0.5″ Wide – Origami paper – Sterling Silver… [more]

il_570xN.431654863_qudkThese abstract, copper earrings are finished with a nice polish. The metal is cut and shaped by ha… [more]

iPad Cozy_Moonlight5This handmade blue crochet tablet case will keep your iPad or other 9 inch tablet cozy and help … [more]

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Pink Gradient Ring

This unique, original ring design is hand embroidered in a gradient pattern featuring four shades of pink silk ribbon ranging in color from magenta to light pink.
The pattern consists of all French knots carefully stitched onto white felt fabric.
The design is set into a round metal… details »

My village – a collection of 10 soft houses

There is just something about these little houses that makes me smile, whimisical and quirky, how fun! I think these would make a great conversation piece, a refreshing and different twist from the type of pillows we’re used to seeing. I am a fan of anything unique and a… details »

Fused Argentium Bubbles Cuff Bracelet

A light and airy modern silhouette has been created by fusing argentium sterling silver wire circles into an elegant cuff bracelet.
Bold yet lightweight, the bubbles cuff bracelet has been completely hand fabricated from 100% reclaimed silver content argentium sterling silver. Due to the handmade nature of this item… details »

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