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Ok, I am on my way to bed, but of course I HAD to stop by one of my favorite online shopping sites…Yep, you guessed it, ETSY.com! 
If you have been following my blog, you know that I am addicted to the place…Lately, I have been trying to keep in under control! **sigh**
Anyway, like I said, I stopped by Etsy and was only browsing a few seconds before I found these brooches available from cocoonwillfly. They’re just lovely! Go on over and take a look at her other goods…Delightful…Just delightful!
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{IT’S SPRING! 2007 SHOPPING GUIDE}
There is still space available.
All of our Gift Guides will soon be linked from our home page at www.nolestyleandbeauty.com and will continue to be available to our visitors even after the guide “ends”…so it’s like paying a one-time setup fee for an advertisement.
Later this year, we will also be putting together a FREE GUIDE featuring all of our paid advertisers from all gift guides…
Reserve your space now before it’s too late.
Space is limited. Please keep in mind that the due date to have everything in (payment & ad) is February 28, 2007. No ads will be accepted after this date.
Ads and Payments can be sent to admin@nolestyleandbeauty.com.
All ad spots are $32.50. There are no featured listings with this guide and all ads will be placed according to the time the ad is received and paid for.
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Spring is just around the corner! Awe…The beautiful colors of flowers will be admired all over.
To celebrate, we will be doing a post about handmade “springtime” items soon. If you have any women’s apparel, children’s clothing, jewelry, home wares, or floral-scented bath and beauty products, please send an email to nolestyleandbeauty@gmail.com.
Submit your best items and you may see your products added to our COLORFUL SPRINGTIME feature.
Please check back to see the Indie Artisans and Designers to be featured!
Check out these fabulous jewelry finds available through ETSY.com sellers. Please click on images to go to the seller’s shop.
The Magazine recently launched and you can check it out at www.nolemimagazine.com.
The lovely model on the cover is Nina Hibbler. You can visit her at www.ninahibbler.com or myspace.com/nhibbler.
Feedback on the magazine is appreciated as I look to make the next issue much better.
Best,
Ayana E.
Donyiel Crocker, a self-proclaimed perfectionist, is the artist behind Divine Concepts Jewelry.
Her first pair of earrings were made for her sister, Shirl. Donyiel said after hours of sitting
on the couch trying to come up with something different for her, she was inspired by a concept. The concept was about who God created Shirl to be. She stated that her sister has the unique ability to perceive and take a hold of someone else’s vision or goals and make them happen. She is a Dreamcatcher, thus came the name for the earrings made for her. After giving the earrings to Shirl, Donyiel told her the story behind them and Divine Concepts was born.
If you would like to view Donyiel’s beautiful and creative work, please visit online at www.divineconceptsjewelry.com.
Rita Patel creates a variety of one of a kind pieces in the comfort of her Michigan studio. Her works include art, home goods, and clothing.
She has her own website at www.ritapatel.com, but she is fairly new on the Etsy scene, opening her online shop in December 2006. On Etsy.com is where I first saw her beautiful, one-of-a-kind silk and velvet coats. They are among some of the most elegant ones I have come across.
Take a look at her lovely coats and fall in love…with the coats of course.
I support Fair Trade, so I am happy to introduce FAIR INDUSTRY to those of you not familiar with the online store.
FAIR INDUSTRY, a one-woman, volunteer supported fair trade enterprise, is based in Princeton, NJ. Founder and designer, Lauren Markley, has created a wonderful line of clothing that is both stylish and functional. Along with classic and drawstring skirts, FAIR INDUSTRY offers tops, trousers, and jewelry. For more info and to shop online, please click here.
Fred Ullom makes some beautiful cashmere scarves, all of which are made by hand. He says that he strives for “subtle elegance” and has an undeniable passion for the finest natural fibers.
“My scarves are frequently more of a tactile experience than a visual one. Usually a mix of hand-dyed silk and Mongolian cashmere, they are superior in both lustre and hand. When available, rare fibers such as Saxon merino, yak, camel, and qiviut (muskox) occasionally make their way into my pieces.” – Fred
Looking for a great deal or a way to save some money? Over the next 6 weeks I will be adding exactly that, here for you. This post will be updated several times, so please keep checking back.
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Receive a FREE Valentine’s Day Card with any purchase from now until February 14th. Also, as a special treat until Valentine’s Day, get free shipping when you use the coupon code “free_ship” at checkout.
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Be our Valentine! Save 14% on all order through our website at www.ifete.com. No code needed, savings will apply automatically. Feb.1st – 28th, 2007.
In the mood for a little Q & A? Sure you are. After you’re done reading, go on over to Danielle’s online shop, Collective Elements, and take a look around.
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Q. What motivated you to open Collective Elements in 2006?
A. Ever since I was a little girl, I was fascinated with catalogs. The more exotic, the better. I always dreamed about owning my own business but kept putting it on the back burner. After leaving my 5th job in 10 years, I decided to make my dream a reality. Why not use my diverse skills and background for something I could completely own and be proud of?
Q. Was this your first try at starting your own business? If not, what other business ventures have you been a part of?
A. No, this isn’t my first try at starting my own business but I would say its my first serious venture. In the past, I’ve sold custom stationery and gifts in addition to doing free-lance web and graphic design. I also designed graphics for digital scrapbooking from 2004 to 2005. But these ventures were more hobby for profit.
Q. Why did you choose to have a strong focus on independent designers and
artisans instead of offering trendy, mainstream products?
A. Growing up, my mother was my main style idol. She always bucked trends and wore what she liked. She always stressed quality and being unique. As I started shopping for myself, I found myself drawn to things that were different and one-of-a-kind. It was only natural that I would want to fill my shop with the same type of products I’m drawn too. Plus, I’ve always found that independent designers and artisans believe in the “art” of making something not just the resale value.
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