Have A Bright And Happy Weekend

It's finally the weekend! WOOP WOOP! Well, on my end it's pretty drab. The weather is gray and it's so humid outside and it's raining. So, I needed a boost. I decided to do a bright and fun weekend Etsy feature. These things will definitely brighten any day of your week. Add a splash of color to your life! Have fun and enjoy the weekend. Next weekend belongs to me. My b'day is Friday!


glittersniffer on Etsy never fails to bring vibrant colors! These beautiful brightly colored eyeshadows are great for those who just want to have a little fun! Check out her shop for some great makeup!



What a fun lampwork beaded bracelet! This will def. add some cheer to your year! From the Etsy shop of pixiewillow this bracelet will match with so many different things.



I just couldn't resist this. Not only is the tutu too fun, the cutie in the pic just takes all the attention away from this bright and fun tutu. Spoil your little princess with this rainbow tutu from mom2twogals on Etsy.




Aren't these bubble earings just so much fun? And guess what, they're VINTAGE. Yep, straight out of the 80's baby! I absolutley love these, if you knew me, you would say that these earings are so me. Find these and more in the Etsy shop of dahlilafound.



And, from my own shop, these fun martini glasses. Featuring hot pink, lime green, yellow, and orange polka dots these hand painted martini glasses are sure to make any weekend a better one (or atleast the drink you put in them will). Find these and more in my Etsy shop, cms36451 (She's Chic Boutique).



Have fun and be safe this weekend!

Etsy Artist Feature- LoveLeeSoaps

Of course you can find an abundance of soap on Etsy, but is it this sweet? I doubt it. LoveLeeSoaps has some (if not THE) coolest soaps I have ever seen. From caterpillars to poop to icecream cones and everything in between she give soap a fresh new face. These aren't your typical soap bars. We have interviewed Leeana owner of LoveLeeSoaps about some of her faves, her tips for you, and some other interesting questions. With over 3,000 sales her shop is booming and it's easy to see why!




What's your name?
Leeana Provan

Where do you call home?
Daytona Beach, Fl


How did you get started in soap making?
My obsession with soap making started awhile back when me and my mom went to our local craft store. I decided to pick up a soap kit and try it out. I brought it home and immediately fell in love! I made soap as often as I could. I researched and read books which helped me learn more and more.


What is your favorite soap that you make?
My favorite soap that I make is the Sweet Pink Sugar Cupcake Bar because it smells so good!



Who/what inspires you?
I love working with fun shapes and bright colors!




You have some very cool soaps, what is your best seller?
My best seller would have to be the new Blue Bird Nest Soap Set.




Any places other than Etsy where you sell your soap?
Right now I am currently only selling my products on Etsy.


What are your tips for Etsy sellers both the newer ones and the established ones?
Never give up. All things are possible. Its definitely true that when one door closes another one opens but only if you think positive and make it happen. If something is not working, figure out how to change things so it does work. You really have to live and breathe whatever your passion is. You have to think outside the box. Promote in the forums always and keep working on pictures. Also the more you update your shop and relist items, the more attention it will get.


Additional comments: Thank you so much for the interview and I hope everyone likes my
products! If you have any questions feel free to contact me at LoveLeeSoaps [!at] yahoo.com







I would like to thank Leeana for this interview. Her shop is simply amazing. Great pictures, great soaps, and dedication. Thanks Leeana!

Pamper Yourself

In celebration of my oncoming birthday (Jan 16th), I have put together some great things to splurge on for YOURSELF. Christmas is over and you've spent all that money on other people. Now it's time to pamper YOU. Enjoy!



You will most definitely feel gorgeous on any given day in these earrings. Pearls and a sweet rose combine to make these earrings so very feminine. I'm sure your husband didn't pick out any quite this charming for Christmas, so indulge. From the Etsy shop of Sumikoshop.




Pamper your senses with some invigorating body splash from BellaBubblesShop on Etsy. I always love to use a body mist when I'm fresh out of the shower, it makes me feel so good!




I am always a sucker for swaroski crystals. This elegant drop necklace with swaroski crystals paired with copper is perfect for casual or dressy. I think it would be most beautiful paired with a simple white tee and jeans. Find this and other beauties in the Etsy shop of atedesco.



No, it's not a button. It's a delicate little pocket mirror. Perfect for checking your lip liner or eye shadow in any situation. It makes me think of Spring and I love Spring. At only $4 you shouldn't let this one slip away in the Etsy shop of littlepinkplum.



Now, pamper yourself. Don't hesitate, don't question if you should or shouldn't just do it. We should all pamper ourselves! So do it! Right now! Go buy something you WANT. Not something you need, but something YOU want!

In a few days I have a great feature on an awesome Etsy artist. She/he has a shop that you've got to visit. This seller has had over 3,000 sales and is going to share with us a little about his/her self and some tips on how he/she got there. You don't want to miss this one. So check back soon, I'm waiting for him/her to send the interview back!

Decorate Your Home With A Chic Vintage Feel

I love vintage. I may say that too much. Oh well, it's true. I'm honestly in love with it to be exact. If I could decorate every room in my home with vintage items I would. Well, all of my rooms have vintage items, but I would love for each one to be completely vintage one day. These beautiful items from some great Etsy sellers will add charm and character to any home. Give your home the cottage style you've always dreamed of with these lovely vintage items.



This is a very charming and beautiful vintage glass door knob that will add instant chic to any home. This would perfect on a bathroom door. I actually bought one that I'm going to use on my white screen door. This can be found in the Etsy shop of BellaDays.



I love vintage linens. They add so much charm to a dresser, bed, or end table. This delicately embroidered dresser scarf from the Etsy shop of RedHenStudios is a must have. Draped over a lovely white dresser this would give your home the perfect touch of cottage style.



Everyone needs a piece of Fenton in their home. I'm very serious. Fenton has produced some of the loveliest and most elegant pieces of glass that I have ever seen. This Fenton daisy and button pattern candy dish from the Etsy shop of AntiqueCellar will add the perfect bit of charm to your home.


If your home doesn't have atleast one piece of white furniture, it needs it. White furniture is less "heavy" than other pieces and will always give your home a cottage feel. I actually have an entire room (my studio) which is done in light blue walls and all white furniture. The shabby glass knobs give this perfectly distressed table it's perfect touch. Find this and other lovelies in the Etsy shop of PerlineDesigns.



Everyone who knows me, knows I'm a sucker for milk glass and hobnail. Which is why I love these vintage white milk glass and hobnail candle holders. Paired with light blue or pink topiary candles these would be so shabby chic. At only $10 this is a steal from the Etsy shop of rosecottageemporium.


Your kitchen needs vintage love too. If you have glass front cabinets you need these. Another beautiful Fenton item indeed. These lovely pink Fenton hobnail sherbert cups scream girlie girl. What better to serve your best girl friends in than these perfect sherberts? Find these and more vintage items in the Etsy shop of jenscloset. Jen has taste, huh?


Isn't this bedspread absolutely gorgeous? Not only is it gorgeous, but it's in excellent condition. It's chennile polka dots give such a cottage chic feel. With just the right amount of pinks and blues this kneedletufted bedspread should be on the top of your cottage style wish list. From the Etsy shop of catnapcottage, this is one of the loveliest (if not THE loveliest) vintage bedspreads on Etsy. Even better, she has 2 available!



If your wanting a vintage or cottage feel in your home, but don't have tons of money to spend check out your local thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, as well as antique stores. Most of my vintage items have come from local thrift stores and most antique stores always have a clearance section and will sometimes take offers. Don't be shy about asking if they will take less, most likely they will and you will have some extra change in your pocket!

A Quick How-To and My Most Recent Thrift Store Find

This Weeks Thrift Store Find

As you all know, I love shopping at thrift stores. It's an addiction. I find some of the greatest things! Just this past week while on a thrift shopping "adventure" with my mama I found these great vintage cups. They are so retro and fun. Since I don't use my vintage items, I shall find a place in my home for these, just not sure where yet since my kitchen is pretty much full.










How-To Easy Jar Embellishments

I love Mason and Ball jars, mostly because of their versatility. They are great to use not only for canning food, but also for storage of small items. They are great to store buttons, ribbons, pins, embellishments, pens, markers, q-tips, and so much more. I'm using 2 of the 3 shown to hold various ribbons and the other to hold my hang tags. Since my logo for my Etsy shop She's Chic Boutique (cms36451) is a crown I decided to embellish each jar with a crown of it's own. It was simple and easy. Just follow these easy steps!

What you will need:

1. stamp or stencil (unless your a great freehand artist)

2. paint pen (I use Elmer's paint pen's they're available at Wal-Mart and come in a variety of colors)

3. jars

4.ink pad

First make sure your jar is clean and dry. Dampen your stamp on your ink pad and gently press it where you want your image, being careful not to let it slide on the glass. If you mess this part up it's ok, just wipe off the ink and start over. Once you have your image where you want it shake your paint pen and press it down a few times on a piece of scrap paper so that the paint is flowing to the tip. Now gently, GENTLY, draw over your so that the paint covers where the ink was. Allow your paint to dry, it shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes. VOILA! You now have your very own embellished jar to store your things in!



Do the tops in the same process as the glass. Doesn't this give thes jars so much personality? I also love the fact that it's done in the crown that I use in my shop. It's a constant reminder of my shop which I love.


You can see that I did the tops on all jars yet only 2 on the glass and I embellished the other with a hang tag where my other hang tags are stored. The rust on the tops also gives this a great vintage feel.

A New Year,Turning 21, and Getting Married....Just Rambling

Ok, so it's a new year. Duh. Anyway, I just feel like rambling right now. I have so much to look forward to this year. To kick it all off, I turn 21 on Jan. 16th. Woop woop! To hell with the beer and liquor store, I'm going gambling. I love to play cards, black jack and deuce particularly. Since there's no casino close by this means a road trip. Which I always love. Anyone who knows me knows "Cassie loves to ride" and I do. Not sure who all is going, but on the 17th were going to a casino that's only about an hour and a half away. I'll try to hit the jackpot, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to under the influence of strawberry daiquiris or grey goose vodka and cranberry juice, my 2 faves. Then, sometimes in Feb. Tony is taking me to New Orleans, where I've never been and it's only like 3hrs. from us. Lame, I know. I've longed to go for so long and finally I'm going. And the biggest event of the century! I'm getting married in June! We've set our date for Saturday the 13th of June. How exciting!?!?! We're going this week to look at a possible location. I want an outside wedding, but not sure that will happen. We're going to look at a country club that sits on a beautiful golf course and has a great porch and pool. Everyone in the South loves a porch. Thank God our new house has 2. :) Anyway, I will stop rambling now. Comment or not. It doesn't matter, this post doesn't hold a whole lot of significance to most. I am planning to feature some Etsy artist this week. I may step outside of handmade and do a vintage post. Look for it soon! Happy Monday!

My New Years Resolution

Ok, so here I go again. Another year and the same old resolutions. Every year I make resolutions and I never follow through. Well, this year it's going to be different. Here are my resolutions and I would love to hear what yours are as well. Pendant above can be found in the Etsy shop of lpjewelry.

1.- A resolution to stick to my resolutions. Lol. I'm serious.

2.- Loose weight. Since I had my baby back in 2007 the weight has sort of lingered here keeping me company. Well, I'm tired of it. I want to be back to the size I was before becoming pregnant. The entire time I was pregnant I kept saying "I'm going to loose all this weight as soon as I have my baby." That didn't happen. I think I would have lost it had Noah not passed, but after his death I didn't really care. But, now I do. And I want more than anything to be back to the size I was when my fiance fell in love with me, but I want to do it for myself and I will!

3.- Quit smoking. Blah blah blah. I honestly enjoy smoking. Any smoker knows that smoking is enjoyable to those who do it. I want to quit for health reasons more than anything. My dr's have told me with my blood clots and smoking it's like pouring fuel on an all ready burning fire. If I'm making something I don't smoke, because my studio is smoke free. But if I'm out of there I'm lighting up, a lot. So I shall TRY to quit.

4.- Create more. I love this one and it will be the easiest. I'm going to focus more on my shops and making things. I love creating and I will do it more.

5.-Dedicate more time to advertising. This may sound lame, but yesterday I made my first 125x125 ad. WOO HOO! I couldn't figure it out. I found a free banner maked on the web and finally made an ad. But, not the banner maker isn't working properly and I'm stuck with 1 pretty good ad and 1 not so good ad. Lol. Any and all tips are welcome. :)

6.- Go to church more. I love God and going to church, but I don't go like I should. So, this year I shall change that. I will TRY to go every Sunday and I want to participate and organize more events for our church.

I think that's all. That's enough. I really am going to try to make all of this work. To be honest, I think the one I will fail at is to quit smoking. I don't think I'm ready to quit, but I will make an effort to try. What are your resolutions and how do you make it work? Share them!