Oh Christmas Tree

We put up our tree last week and decorated it with sparkling silver snowflakes and glistening white lights. I love the way it looks, but what I really love is my new Christmas ornament which is pictured above. Isn't she sweet? Anyone who really knows me knows I LOVE Hello Kitty, and this little beauty is my newest addition to my ever growing collection. Aside from decorating for the holidays I have also been spending time sketching out new ideas for jewelry and jewelry boxes. While sitting by the fire last night with my pencils and sketch pad I came up with a few sexy little things that I will begin working on. I am so excited by these new design ideas and I can not wait to share them with you. Ciao for now!

XO,
Teresa

And so it begins...

Thanksgiving is over and it is Black Friday making it the official beginning to the holiday shopping season. I am offering FREE SHIPPING in my Etsy shop Whim from 11/28 to 11/30. I can only remember one Black Friday where I went out shopping and it was only because I needed new shirts for a job I had just gotten. The mall as well as the parking lot was chaos and I will most likely never do it again. I would rather sleep in, shop online and eat Thanksgiving leftovers. If you feel the same way don't forget to stop by my shop and take a looksy. Where else can you shop while eating pumpkin pie? ; )

XO,
Teresa

New Work

I have been working on new boxes for my Etsy shop and I have already added a few of them this week. I still have a few more to add and I am working a on a couple others as well, so if you have visited my shop and like what you see keep coming back because I will have updates often with new merchandise. I am also working on these beautiful rose hair clips which I can not wait to show all of you. Aside from painting and creating I have also been in a domestic bliss cooking and baking. There are these some great recipes that I will have to share with all of you in future post. Until then, take care and enjoy these beautiful Autumn days.

XO,
Teresa

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I absolutely love this time of year and all the changes that come with it. Trees change colors, the weather gets cooler and the holiday season begins. Even though I love this time of year and all the great things that come with it like the holiday season, I like to take in my holidays one at a time. I mention this because when my alarm clock went off this morning there was a Christmas song playing on the radio and even after the ten minute snooze button went off there was yet another Christmas song playing on the radio. I should not be too surprised I suppose because there was Halloween candy being sold in August and I already saw the first Christmas commercial last week. As a little Halloween treat I'll leave you with a link to hulu for the first few seasons of the Alfred Hitchcock hour and Alfred Hitchcock presents. I recommend watching An Unlocked Window for something creepy on a rainy night. Enjoy!

XO,

Teresa

What's new pussycat?

Welcome to my world were things are pink, covered in animal print and sparkling rhinestones are added as a finishing touch. This summer I have been working on these special jewelry boxes to add to my Etsy shop in addition to the jewelry I design. The two boxes pictured above have already been sold but I have added some new boxes recently and I still have more waiting to be added to my Etsy boutique in the coming weeks. Each box is different in theme but the style is always feminine and sparkling. When you go to Whim make sure you check out the sold items so you can see more pictures of the boxes above. There you will find pictures of the inside and bottoms of the boxes because I have not left any part neglected of detail. As with all of my work the inspiration comes from different places and I usually write about it in my description when selling an item. For some reason I always find it interesting were an artist or designer gets there inspiration from and what they create from it.

Ciao for now!

XO,
Teresa

The Lazy Days of Summer...

So the lazy days of summer are coming to an end as we enter into September and I have some great new things that I have been working on this summer. I can not wait for each of you to see all of my new work as I reopen my Etsy boutique. I have a brand new banner, new jewelry and for the first time I also have jewelry boxes available in my shop. I have been working on many new boxes this summer and I will continue to add them to my shop each week. Even now as I have many boxes that have just been painted and are waiting to be added to my Etsy site I am still coming up with ideas for new boxes. I have also had family visits this summer, did some baking (when it was not too hot) and I have some lovely photos and yummy recipes to share with you. All in all it was a good summer filled with designing, painting and spending time with loved ones. Hope your summer was just as fulfilling.

XO,
Teresa

All Aboard!

This is one of the newest things I have worked on recently. This train was a birthday gift for a 2 year old who is finding a fascination with anything on wheels. I purchased each piece individually and then with some paint and a few special details I had a very special customized gift to give the birthday boy. I now wish I took a before picture of the train but all you really have to do is imagine each piece as plane brown wood. I was happy with the outcome and from the pictures of the birthday boy opening the gift I can tell he was too.

I have also been busy painting items that will soon be for sale in my Etsy boutique. This is something new that I am adding to my shop and I am so happy with the outcome of each piece and I can not wait to share them with you.

XO,
Teresa