Cleaning House

We've decided to make some changes here at BGBJewelry- Starting March 1st we will have converted our Etsy Shop to an Outlet for BGBJewelry. All clearance items will be available at BGBJewelry.etsy.com. Over the next week or so we will be completing this change.

In the mean time, we have lowered our prices on our current stock, this is a permanent change. And the 15% discount will be available until February 29th, 2008!

Hope everyone will embrace the new changes. I will continue to work on keeping up with my daily blog and jewelry boards. I love jumping around the blog sphere- and reading all the new entries. I will slowly start to add some new links, wedding and fashion alike.

Have a great 'Blue' Monday!
-Smiles from T

My Little Girl is Growing Up

I can't believe we just bought my daughter her own full size bed! We moved out the changing table and crib, along with all the cute pottery barn bedding- bumper, skirt and matching sheets! I can't believe it! She just won't sleep in her crib at night. So the only solution was to get her a big person bed, which I don't even think she understands that she is in a big person bed. My son on the other hand thinks it's the neatest thing ever! We would have gotten her a twin but she has my antique bedroom set, and I am determined to finish cleaning and painting the bed part and get it up into her room. It's a very shabby chic room. Now all I need to do is get my good friend Kelly to make a beautiful quilt with matching pillow shams. Just one project at time.

So, now I am off to work on the new collections. It's a really nice day I think I might sit outside and work on the computer.

Enjoy your Sunday!
-Smiles from Trisha

Roses..like the ones from my Grandma's Garden

My grandmother loved roses! When I was growing up I remember she had a row of rose bushes that started at the back of the house all the way to the sidewalk. She had all kinds of colors and color combinations. She would go out and clip fresh roses and put them in vases around the house. Very beautiful. These roses were given to me from my husband. I love the natural blend of the pink and white. They remind me of the fresh cut roses from my grandma's garden! Thank you Honey!

Jewelry Board #1 Melissa Sweet Dress & Matching Jewelry

I found this beautiful Melissa Sweet Dress on The Knot, and I decided to match up some pieces from my Bridal Collection. The embroidered detail of the dress matches up perfect with the filigree caps on the pearls and the flower spacers, giving the necklace added detail. Click here to view details of the necklace style # N219B08. The cluster earrings are made with different size pearls and sparkling crystals. Another style would be a matching dangle earring with a lot of sparkle. Don't forget you can get complete details of the dress at The Knot. I know how hard it is to visualize jewelry with an outfit. So I'm hoping this added feature will help you pick out the right jewelry pieces for your outfits or bridal attire.

As always thank you for stopping by!
-Smiles!

Since we haven't been feeling well...we decided to make Valentine cards. So here are a few we did for the grandparents. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's Valentines day and we have been busy making our cards and gifts! It's my son's first Valentine's day where he gives out cards to his classmates. Yesterday he sat at the table and wrote his name on each card and then laid out the candy for each card. He was so cute- he wanted to make sure he wrote on each card. He's just learning to write his name, so he drew pictures instead. And when I picked him up from school yesterday he mentioned something about a girl in class that he sat next to, along with 'she laughed at me and smiled at me'. Young love! How precious!

Now on the other hand, my poor husband- I am so sick, and so are the kids. He has no idea what to do for me except offer to draw me a bath and add one of those vicks drops in it to help clear my sinuses- smiles! We have been making doctor appointments all day- what a way for him to spend vacation time running us to all our appointments.

I'll be spending my time posting my new Spring/Summer 2008 Jewelry Collection. So be sure to check out The Boutique to see the new line. And the 15% discount is valid thru February 29th!

-Smiles! Trisha

For The Love Of Etsy.com

Have you every had a chance to browse through Etsy.com? I am so captivated by the items that people put up for sale, or just reading about the people- it's like people watching but you don't have to leave your house. If you haven't visited Etsy.com - you need to take a few minutes everyday to see what is new in the world of Etsy! People from all over the world post new items for sale everyday, every minute. There are so many things that Etsy stands for, you really need to visit the website- I couldn't possible sum it up for you. Everyone I meet who makes something, I encourage them to check out Etsy.com. It's such a great 'little' community for all types of artists, working in every type of medium out there!

I love to browse through the different jewelry people. I love to see what other people are creating. I am so amazed at some of the work. It really is incredible.

I wish when I was in college that Etsy was around, or something like it. I think it really would have encourage more artists (or just me) to complete their creations and place them up for sale. Some students could have paid their tuition.

Well, that is my submission for today. I am trying to take advantage of my moment of peace and quiet. My husband took the kids to my son's soccer and then on a walk. I have the back door open and a nice stillness in the area. We have been enjoying the beautiful weather for the past couple of days. The only problem is my allergies are kickin' in!

I hope everyone has a lovely evening!
Trisha

My Shabby Chic Display

So, I found this great website called Jewelry Display Ideas. I was searching through the site and I came across a page where you can enter pictures of your show/home party display, so since I just changed mine out this past holiday season, I decided to do an entry.

I am so thankful I did, I have had so many hits from the sight! And it was free and very easy! If you are just starting out with any type of business, the best advertisement is free! Why because there is no expectation- it doesn't have to deliver! You are not spending money you would rather spend on product, on something you are not sure will bring any return. I know this year I really don't have much in my advertisement budget, so I might spend some hours on the web, just searching for new, inviting, and interesting places that might relate to my jewelry business.

If you have a chance look over the Jewelry Display Ideas website. She has some great resources you just might be interested in!
And if you have time you can read my entry.

Enjoy your day-
Trisha

Win an Oreck XL Ultra Vaccum!

Stop by 5minsformom.com today and put in your comments to enter to win a super cool vaccum!
I know I could use a second vaccum. I would love to have one for upstairs and downstairs, its not that I am lazy it's - I hate lugging the heavy on up the stairs each time I need to use it.

Well, it's a great looking day outside and I think I am going to head out and play with the kids. My friend who moved back to the Pacific NW, gave us there backyard play/swing thing- So the kids have their very own playground.

Better get going on my housework so we can play the day away!
Best of luck in the contest!

I just want to Cry! Or Not!

Wordless Wednesday
But, My Daughter is having a rough go at it today! A Few Minutes Later...
And now she is sleeping!