Happy Birthday Addison!

Here she is 1 year ago...Today my baby girl turns 2 years old! Looking back at these pictures you can see how much hair she has grown, how tall she has grown, how beautiful her smile has grown...she amazes me everyday...she is a joy to watch, the things she does, the things she says...for instance just yesterday she was sitting at the table eating yogurt and she had gotten some on her shirt sleeve and the chair. When I came over to wipe it up, she said, in her sweet little voice, 'why, why, why', which is usually what I say. Pretty funny! Maybe I can get it on video and post it. It was a pretty funny thing, especially when she was able to say it at the perfect moment. Now when I say it to her she repeats it and giggles!

Happy 2nd Birthday Addison!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Bryson

Halloween Pictures

I still haven't figured out how to use my camera if I am not taking jewelry pictures. But here are just 2 of the pictures that somewhat turned out. I still have a lot of editing to do on others from the parties we attend for Halloween.

We had a great time at Nani's Annual Halloween Party, Bryson's School Party, and at cousin Krista's Halloween Party. It's amazing their costumes stayed in good condition for the parties.

Of course they are too cute for words!

Shop Handmade, Shop Locally

OK just a tag line I like to use to promote my shop and upcoming events. I hope most of you know by now I have a special going on in my shop, or a few specials going on in my shop...

1) 20% your total order (not including shipping or tax if you live in Arizona),

2) Free gift wrapping with every item, this include our gorgeous chocolate jewelry boxes with ribbon,

3) Free pair of simple complimentary earrings with every order over $50.00

Remember I always offer a extra special something at all my shows/boutiques I participate in around the valley. So, if you are in the area check the events page on my website or check back here for the next big event!

Have a great weekend- I know I will, my baby is turning 2!

Handmade Jewelry 20% OFF Discount Code

The Beautiful Garden Boutique - Handcrafted Jewelry for Fashion Jewelry & Bridal Jewelry is so excited to offer this fabulous discount code on all their collections including the sale section!

Use Discount Code: WA2008 at check out

Here are just a few of the items you can use this great discount code on...Remember many of the items in the shop are one of a kind and once they have sold they are gone for good!

So what are you waiting for start shopping now!

Receive a special gift with all orders over $50.00

All items will come gift wrapped with no extra charges!
The Beautiful Garden Boutique

*Discount code is valid on all items on the website and on BGBJewelry Etsy shop. The coupon code is not valid on previous purchased items and custom orders.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend! Trisha

Holiday Shopping Boutique - Buy Handmade & Save

Join us at Devine Memories Saturday, November 8Th, 2008 from 8am - 5pm, and shop 'Handmade' this holiday season

Here are just a few of the Local Artist participating in the event:

Michelle Devine

Rebecca Tresler

Trisha Fay

Tina Wishart

and a few artists from the Scrapbook Design Team

check back for the updated list

Here are just a few of the pieces that will be at the show...I will have a huge selection of gift items and pieces to dress up your holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by and checking us out! Trisha

Custom Bridal Order

I had to share these photos of a recent custom bridal order I completed for a customer who contacted me via my Etsy shop. I love how they turned out, luckily she did to! So, now I need to find more of the smaller freshwater pearls so I can offer them on my site. I would love to offer them in the 14kt gold filled (shown here), the sterling silver, and the oxidized sterling silver. I will keep you updated when they are available.

Thanks again for stopping by,

Trisha

How do I design my creations?

I've been asked this a few times, and I realized I get my inspiration from so many things. It's hard to summarize. I might see a bead, a color combination, a page from a magazine, read up on some of my favorite blogs, see other artists creating and producing; these things just get my creative juices flowing. I can stay up late into the night with a fresh pot of coffee, and I have to force myself to go to bed.

Like anyone shopping for their favorite things, I get so excited browsing the endless pages and websites of beads and bead supplies. And there are always new items to look over. Believe it or not each bead is different, in shape, color, texture, size, and function. Most of the time I buy beads because I like the look of them, it's not until I am sitting in front of my work space that I actually figure out what I am going to use them for. And even then it might take me a few times of pulling them out and matching them up with other beads in my collection before they are actually used in something.

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Take for instance a bracelet I was working on the other night. I had bought these really cool Swarovski Hexagon Clear Crystals with a top hole, I knew I wanted to use them in a bracelet, but originally I purchased them to maybe use as charms on a necklace or in a pair of earrings. Well, I thought they would look great strung on with clusters. So, after about 3 hours that took me into the wee hours of the early morning...I finally had my finished project...now I just hope someone likes it as much as I do; ha, ha. In my eyes it turned out gorgeous...but that is just me talking. I just love the white Swarovski Pearls, Blue Chalcedony, and the clear crystal hidden in the back ground. It's a pretty thick bracelet, but so gorgeous. I will have it posted sometime this next week. I haven't taken any pictures of my new items. So, at this time you can only imagine what I am talking about.

There are so many things that inspire me and motivate me to dig in and create something, whether it be a whole collection or just one piece. I just know that I am doing something that I truly enjoy and it is just an added bonus that some else likes my creations enough to spend their hard earned money on them.

So, unless it is a custom order, most of the time I am just creating on the whim.

I hope you will enjoy this post...I'm not the best writer but I'm trying to improve.

Have a great Thursday!

Trisha

Custom Bridal Order

I was contacted by two Maid of Honors for the same wedding, via my Etsy shop. They decided to go with different earrings. Here is one of them...she liked the style but wanted different colors. The original pair of earrings was Amethyst, Brown, and Silver Freshwater Pearls, so we changed it up a bit and added the Pink Jade Faceted Rounds, Swarovski Brown Pearls, and more Smoky Quartz Faceted Rounds. The other pair you can view here

To read her comments go here It's TiptopLollipop

Thanks so much for contacting me. Trisha

Long week-

OK - I have to admit that after Blissfest I was pretty tired, but then at the last minute I decided to participate in the East Valley Art Guild Art Walk. I met some pretty amazing artists. I consider my jewelry business my hobby. I love to make jewelry, whether as a business or not, I would be making jewelry. It's just what I do...so when you met people who paint amazing pictures and when you talk to them and they can tell you all about them. It's pretty darn cool! I met a lovely couple that helped me with my lighting for the night. I do not have the postcard in front of me, but when I do I will give you all her info and you will need to stop by her site to look at her amazing paintings! And believe me they were such a friendly couple. It was great to meet them.

The Blissfest was a great event. I can't get over the cupcakes- the cake walk. So, I have decided to make cupcakes for my daughter's birthday. I want to make those really big ones! They were so gorgeous. I'm hoping to participate in the next blissfest. If you have a moment check out the blog about the event. They have even posted pictures of the event. If you look really closely you can see me in the first pic-

Better get going- very tired - we finished our closet overhaul.

Have a great Monday!

Fall Blissfest, Mesa Arizona Tomorrow!

All right, the last night to finalize everything and drink lots of coffee tomorrow!

Very excited- I made quite a few pieces this past week. I am really looking forward to tomorrows event!

I guess you could say I am really tired...I just want to make something new for me to wear tomorrow. The car is packed and I am heading up to bed.

If you live in the area and you are looking for something to do tomorrow, come on down to main street in Mesa, between 8am - 5pm...there are a ton of things going on...food, prizes, drawings and lots to shopping to be had by all!

I will post pics this weekend. I am so looking forward to this event!

Have a great evening! sleepy T