Fashion Jewelry

Let Your Style Speak with Exclusive Replica Breitling Watches

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:06:48 +0000

Breitling replica watches is a true brand of replica watches that signifies the unique combination of flawless quality and exclusive design. If you select this watch, you will never have any issues regarding their quality or longevity. However, you need to ensure that the quality of replica Breitling watches is no less than the quality of the genuine versions. Thus, you can make a highly satisfactory purchase that is well above your expectations.

Successful people need to manage several meetings and appointments around the day. An Breitling imitation watches will allow you to follow your regular schedule with simplicity- you will never be late for any important occasion again. Replica Breitling watches will serve as a perfect business companion and you will never regret on the incredible purchase that you have made.

Replica Breitling watches come in astounding designs, and they will truly sweep you off your feet with their genuineness and beauty. Buyers who can appreciate true style and taste are fond of exclusive Breitling replica watches, as they come in highly unique and exclusive designs. Expert manufacturers with long-term experience can give the perfect look to these replicas with no difference to the genuine brands of watches.

If you really wish to buy replica Breitling watches, you should erase all your worries and doubts regarding their quality since you get a great quality timepiece at a very little price. In addition, all the carvings of the genuine versions are present in these replicas, making it really impossible to believe that your watch is a replica version of a costly Swiss IWC replica watch. As a matter of fact, only experts can determine the difference between a genuine and a replica Breitling watch. So just get your very own IWC dream fulfilled by owning one of these exclusive Breitling replica watches.

Modern Classic – Louis Vuitton Epi Malesherbes

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:32:26 +0000

Sometimes when I get tired of scanning all the brand new runway bags of the current season or even the next one, I’ll look back and try to find some new excitement from some certain old designs. So then I’ll trawl some bag sites and it’s been a hobby that I enjoy quite much. Checking out bags made 20 or 30 years ago to me is like listening to some old tales. And personally I don’t think there’s anything wrong in buying vintage bags, yet the vintage style has also come back to trend. Besides, doing your part to recycle is always good for environment. And furthermore, by carrying such a bag you definitely reduce the chance of meeting a lady on the street with a same bag.

Epi leather bags from the 80s are now on my wish list. Louis Vuitton made it virtually indestructible and many of the designs have also got discontinued, such as this Louis Vuitton Epi Malesherbes bag, which was to some degree considered as Louis Vuitton’s version of the Kelly. Coming in an array of Epi hues, it originally was equipped with a long handle which then got shortened towards the end of its production.

‘Simple’, I think, may probably be the first word that pops up in your mind when you first see Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas. Yet, really classy, it is almost entirely covered with Epi leather. And nearly no decorations are seen, except for the most minimal of gold-tone hardware, the clasp and handle joints, if you consider them as decorations. Furthermore, this Louis Vuitton bag comes with a rather ample size of 26 cm x 22 cm, if you take it to occasions like weekend jaunts and sit-down dinners. And an additional zip pocket on the inside also has helped to add to the bag’s functionality.

It does not matter if you don’t want to splurge that much on an old-style bag, I suggest that you turn to the Louis Vuitton replica handbags, because the carefully crafted replica handbags can be just as gorgeous!

Best Fashion Jewelry :Great Articles on Metals

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

Megan Casto, of Casto Creations is a buddy of mine in the jewelry making world. She has written a great article, “Rose? Yellow? White? What’s the Difference?”, which is about the differences in types of gold. . . and, another one, “Smart Shopping – Know Your Metals”, which is also

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Megan Casto, of Casto Creations is a buddy of mine in the jewelry making world. She has written a great article, “Rose? Yellow? White? What’s the Difference?”, which is about the differences in types of gold. . . and, another one, “Smart Shopping – Know Your Metals”, which is also about all metals in jewelry. Both articles will help enlighten you on which metals to buy, how to make sure you get the most for your money, and what not to buy. Before you make any more jewelry purchases, read her articles first!Way to go, Megan! Awesome articles, once again. You always have so much good information and are always willing to share. Thanks!!!

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Fashion Jewelry Online :Jury for Fall Festival Art Fair

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

Today, I had the pleasure of taking part in being part of the jury for the Corvallis Fall Festival. It is a large art & craft fair that takes place each fall in Corvallis, OR. Approximately 180 artists sell their wares, including: textiles, jewelry, wood, ceramics, watercolors,

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Today, I had the pleasure of taking part in being part of the jury for the Corvallis Fall Festival. It is a large art & craft fair that takes place each fall in Corvallis, OR. Approximately 180 artists sell their wares, including: textiles, jewelry, wood, ceramics, watercolors, etc. There is a little bit of everything at this show – I’ve attended the past 2 years (as a shopper) and was impressed at the layout and the huge number of people in attendance. Of the 180 vendors each year, the top 1/4 – 1/3 in each category are asked to return the following year and don’t have to go through the jury process again. I’m guessing the top sellers had sales well over K (easily). (What the heck am I waiting for?!)Jury ProcessThere was a jury of 8 people, with 2 of the art fair organizers directing us. Among the jury group, there was a woodworker, a potter, a painter, a jewelry maker (me), a fiber/sewing artist, and a couple others. So, from what I could tell, it was a well-rounded group of people.All the applications & photos were grouped according to category/medium. Each category group was passed around the table and we each looked at each individual application & photos. With each application & photo, there was a piece of paper where we rated the artist. We were instructed to consider the following:* Originality – Is it different from work we’ve seen before?* Craftsmanship – Is it well-made? Is the work complex? Broad range of skills & experience?* Presentation & photos (see below).After we reviewed the application & photos, we were to rate each application. Obviously, the artists/applications with the highest rating would be getting an invitation to join the fair next fall. The booth fees start at 0, plus 15% of total sales. After the show, artists report their sales and submit their portion to the Fall Festival organizers. Top sellers get invited back the following year.So, for a few hours today, I learned quite a bit about the jury process for an art & craft fair. Here are some thoughts for you, if you are thinking about applying to a juried show . . .* PHOTOS! Please submit good photos. If your photos suck, you will not be accepted, much less even looked at. You might be the best metalsmith or quilter on the planet, but if your photos are crappy, you’ll never even get a toe inside the front door. The jury doesn’t not have an actual piece of your work to touch, feel and examine, so the only thing we can go on is a photo example of your work. I probably passed & gave a rating of “1″ or “3″ on 20 applications just due to poor quality photos.Here is a photo of a piece of my jewelry that I’m proud of. This would be a good example of what to submit for a jury. . . simple, good lighting (no flash, please), no busy background, close-up as possible of details, and clear/focused (please use a tri-pod!). * Complete the application & provide details on your work. I liked reading what types of materials were used and how much of the process was actually done by the artist. Of course, you also need to meet the deadline & include any fees. * Make a professional presentation. Whatever the jury asks for on the application, provide it! Extra photos were fine & welcome, but I especially liked the photos that had descriptions & labels of what I was looking at. Several of us often asked, “What is this supposed to be?” — that isn’t good for the artist.
Also, the professionalism in the application process made me wonder what kind of booth the artist would have. If their application and photos were sloppy, would their booth be sloppy/tacky, too? * Know your market. If you do crafty country themed stuff and are applying to a fine art show, you probably won’t get accepted. There were several applications of crafty stuff you’d find at your local craft store. These items (in my opinion) just wouldn’t fit in this type of art fair.All in all, I had a great day and learned a ton about the jury process for an art fair. Of all the groups, fiber/textiles, 2-d, and jewelry had the most applications. Leather had the fewest. There were some really amazing work included, but also a lot of crap.
Until next time. . . have a nice day!

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Fashion Jewelry Trends :We’re Moving!

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

I haven’t updated my blog in a while because I’ve been busy preparing for a move. Although we didn’t want to move quite yet, my husband has been offered a job he couldn’t turn down in Milwaukee, WI. On the positive side, we’ll be much closer to family in IL. . . just a short drive

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I haven’t updated my blog in a while because I’ve been busy preparing for a move. Although we didn’t want to move quite yet, my husband has been offered a job he couldn’t turn down in Milwaukee, WI. On the positive side, we’ll be much closer to family in IL. . . just a short drive down the road & a quick flight to Florida. Here in Oregon, we are soooo far away from everything. So, now I’m trying to organize our move. We listed our home last Tuesday, and had an offer by Tuesday night. As of now, we are closing at the end of June. Movers are coming to pack & load the truck a couple days before. The pressure is on to find a home in Wisconsin so we don’t have to live in a hotel or transitional housing too long. This is all happening WAY too fast, but I cannot complain. This was meant to be. . . .

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Cheap Fashion Jewelry :Good Bye, Oregon. . . . Hello, Wisconsin

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

OK, so the past 2 months have been an absolute whirlwind for my family. I can’t even remember the last time I made a piece of jewelry or posted on my blog or updated my website. If you think you are busy or have a lot going on, this is what I’ve been up to the past couple of months.

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OK, so the past 2 months have been an absolute whirlwind for my family. I can’t even remember the last time I made a piece of jewelry or posted on my blog or updated my website. If you think you are busy or have a lot going on, this is what I’ve been up to the past couple of months. . . In late April, my husband got a call about a new job. As soon as I heard the words, “sure, I’m interested. . . “, I got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I knew if I heard those words, the job would be one that he couldn’t turn down. So, we sat for a few weeks waiting to see what would happen with the job . . . turned out that the job was offered to someone else in the middle of May. Whew! I figured we were out of the picture and wouldn’t have to pack our bags . . . . well, No! Shortly after the first guy turned down the job (mid-May), Jeff flew to Milwaukee for interviews. He got an official job offer on Sunday, May 25. Here is a timeline of my life the past 2 months…..May 24 – Although we knew he was getting a job offer, we weren’t certain of the terms. At this point, I wasn’t convinced he was going to take the job. Plus, I figured it would take most of the summer to sell our house & I’d get to spend all summer in Oregon. . . . yeah right. May 25 – Jeff got an official offer for his new job. It was one he’d be insane to turn down. May 26 – We work feverishly to clean & declutter our house so we can officially put it up for sale.May 27 – Our house was listed at 3PM; at 3:45 PM (while I’m still doing some touch-up painting), a couple stops by to see the house; at 5PM that same couple officially tour the house with their real estate broker; at 9PM we have an offical offer for our house. June 6 – I get backed into in a parking lot. Not too much damage to my car, but enough to require a trip to the body shop. Luckily, the guy admitted complete fault & there is no out-of-pocket expense to me. June 7 – Family flies to Milwaukee to go house hunting.June 9 – Jeff & I find our house & make an offer.June 10 – Our offer is accepted. (I also turned 40 this day!)June 11 – Kids & I fly to Florida from Milwaukee for vacation to see Grandma Macy (we’d had vacation planned for a long time). June 13 – Jeff meets up with us in Florida.June 16 – Jeff flies back to Milwaukee for work.June 18 – Kids & I travel back to Oregon – I’m so glad I won’t have to make that trip anytime soon! Although I loved going to Florida, it will be so much nicer to only have a 2+ hour trip instead of all day, plus a 3-hour time change. West coast to East coast is no fun! June 20 – Packed up my jewelry bench with my friend, Marleah. Thanks to my neighbor, Frank, the gin & tonics made that job much less painful! (Actually, the Tepley’s kept the gin & tonics flowing all week . . . thanks, Caroline & Frank!)June 21 – Going away party in our neighborhood. I miss our neighbors so much. Thanks for organizing the great party, Caroline, Liza & Kirstin! The food & margaritas were great!June 23 – My van is picked up and loaded onto a car carrier for the trek across country.June 25 – Movers come to pack the house. Cat is starting to go crazy!! She knows something is happening. June 26 – Movers load our stuf onto a moving truck. Kids, cat & I camp out at our neighbors house down the street. Thanks, Sue & Eric!June 27 – Our house closed. Spent the day with my buddy, Karen, and the kids at Green Peter Lake in Oregon. Gorgeous day. I spent that evening saying many tearful “goodbyes” to all my neighbors. Claire spent her last night at the Tepley’s & Will spent his last night at the Vela’s. My last night was spent drinking wine & eating fresh crab with Toby & Kirstin & Alex. A perfect ending to my short stay in Oregon. June 28 – I took one last hike with Karen. I get teary-eyed just thinking about it. The kids, cat & I left Corvallis in the morning to head to the hotel airport so we could relax by the pool. June 29 – Kids, cat & I fly into O’Hare. Jeff picked us up and drove us up to the hotel in Milwaukee where we stayed until we got our house. June 30 – Drop off kitty at the vet to be boarded until we took possession of the house. July 1 – My car arrives on the car carrier with a big dent in the front! The semi was in an accident, and of course, my car just happened to be where he got hit! More hassles. . . . July 2 – Closed & took possession of our house. Yippee!!! During our closing, we got a phone call that the moving truck broke down in Montana and our shipment would be delayed for 2 days. Ugh. More time in a hotel room with no pool & 2 kids. July 5 – Moving truck arrives!! Now the work begins!July 9 & 10 – My brother, his wife & 4 kids stop through on their way for vacation. I hadn’t seen my brother & his family in 2 years, since we left for Oregon. July 11 – Jeff left for Las Vegas for work. Shortly after he left, my parents, my sister & her kids arrived for a week. We had 9 people in the house! Yikes. It went surprisingly well, actually.July 19 – Family leaves to go back to IL. Old neighbors from Chicago come up to go to lunch with the kids & I. It was great to see them and it will be nice living so close to our friends in Chicago & family again. July 20 – NOTHING! Kids & I hung out and relaxed. Did a little exploring around here. July 21 – Jeff comes home from Vegas. And, we’ll do more of NOTHING!!! Oh, I have to take my van to the body shop to get repaired. Still on my “to do” list . . . find doctors for everyone, a family dentist, start working out again, sign the kids up for school, find activities for them (gymnastics, soccer, etc.), and more. I have so much to do, but one of my main goals is to get my jewelry bench set up some time soon. I miss playing with fire so much! My mother-in-law is visiting us 8/13-18. I’m really looking forward to her visit so she can help me decorate. She has such a great eye for those kinds of things. . . . something I really lack!

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Fashion Jewelry :New House – Thanks G’ma Macy!

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

Thanks to my wonderful mother-in-law, my house now looks and feels like home. She made a special trip up to Wisconsin from Florida to help me decorate, hang artwork, switch out light fixtures, hang curtains, and arrange our furniture. She has such a better eye for that kind of stuff

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Thanks to my wonderful mother-in-law, my house now looks and feels like home. She made a special trip up to Wisconsin from Florida to help me decorate, hang artwork, switch out light fixtures, hang curtains, and arrange our furniture. She has such a better eye for that kind of stuff than me.Here are a few pictures from before we moved in. . . this is how it looked for the previous owners: Here is the eat-in kitchen area . . . Last year, Barbara Sr. helped me refinish the kitchen table, baker’s rack & another table. The light fixture is new – it replaced an 80′s era gold thing. This is the living room. It is large and had plenty of room for all of our big furniture. The only thing new in here is the tv stand, which we bought at World Market. It is huge, sturdy, and has plenty of room for the bigger tv my husband wants to buy some day down the road. We are going to put a pool table in the formal dining room. Since we aren’t a formal type of family, we decided to get something fun for the whole family that would get used. I’ll take more pics when the pool table arrives. We removed the old gold chandelier and replaced it with a nice fixture that will hang above the table. I still need to paint the two stools black to match the bar table. In the front room, we’ve made it into a den/computer/study room. It was a formal living room for the previous family, but we decided we wanted it to be a quiet place out of the way for homework & computer time. We removed 80′s era gold sconces and replaced them with some cool-looking new sconces. (Actually, Barbara did that!). I still need to get some new book shelves & paint the little stool. Thanks, Grandma Macy! You did a fantastic job. I’ll try to get more pics of the upstairs bedrooms, kitchen (after the new countertop arrives), and the dining room when the pool table gets installed. We are almost finished!

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Fashion Jewelry :Pool Table in the Dining Room

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

Who would put a pool table in the dining room? I searched & searched the internet and found out that a putting a pool table in the dining room is becoming more & more popular. Our dining room is a wide open space that was sitting empty. Since we don’t do much formal entertaining

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Who would put a pool table in the dining room? I searched & searched the internet and found out that a putting a pool table in the dining room is becoming more & more popular. Our dining room is a wide open space that was sitting empty. Since we don’t do much formal entertaining or dining, spending money on a nice dining room set seemed like a waste of money. We also considered putting some comfortable seating in there to make it an addition of the family room, but then you wouldn’t be able to see the tv. The only logical solution? A pool table! Here is a pic of the house before we moved in – previous owner’s furniture. . . Here is a pic of our new pool table in the dining room space (the French doors close, too) . . .

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Fashion Jewelry Online :Kitchen Island Counter Top Redo

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:21:17 +0000

When we moved into our house, the kitchen island was WAY too big for the space. So big, the refridgerator door couldn’t open all the way. Who designs a kitchen like that? Who lives with a fridge that you can’t open all the way? Huh? That was one of the main priorities on our “to do”

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When we moved into our house, the kitchen island was WAY too big for the space. So big, the refridgerator door couldn’t open all the way. Who designs a kitchen like that? Who lives with a fridge that you can’t open all the way? Huh? That was one of the main priorities on our “to do” list when we bought this house. Here is a pic of the kitchen when we bought the house. See the “boob” lights on the ceiling? Those are next to go. I want can lights & a pot rack over the island. Here is a pic with the new fridge.Here is a pic of the new & smaller countertop. Of course, I couldn’t find the matching laminate, so the countertop design shop suggested to go with something contrasting. Ideally, all new granite countertops would have been great, however, in the real world, that isn’t in the Macy family’s budget! The new countertop is small enough not to take up the entire room, but big enough to be useful – my Kitchenaid mixer will still work on it just fine!

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Fashion Jewelry Online :World’s Greatest Sandwich

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Here is my recipe for The World’s Greatest Sandwich. Most of this creation is actually my husband’s idea, but the end result was definitely a joint effort! It started out as a meal of meats, cheeses, bread, and salad, & wine but my husband decided to make a sandwich instead.

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Here is my recipe for The World’s Greatest Sandwich. Most of this creation is actually my husband’s idea, but the end result was definitely a joint effort! It started out as a meal of meats, cheeses, bread, and salad, & wine but my husband decided to make a sandwich instead. It turned out to be his best idea in the kitchen yet! Ingredients:1 loaf of a good crusty breadExtra virgin olive oilGrated parmesan cheeseHard salami (we usually use a couple different varieties from Trader Joe’s)Roasted red peppers (I roast fresh red peppers on the grill)Soft mild white cheese (we use fresh mozzarella or Port Salut from Trader Joes’s)Trader Joe’s Bruschetta (some of the best stuff on earth – square jar w/ a black lid)Romainne lettuceBalsamic vinaigrette (again. . . Trader Giotto’s)Heat the bread in the oven while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Slice when warm. Take a few leaves of the lettuce and wash, dry & toss in some of the Balsamic Vinaigrette. Set aside. To make roasted red peppers, clean & remove the seed from a red pepper. Brush with olive oil and put on a hot grill. Turning occasionally until the peppers are tender and the skin starts to flake off. I try to remove as much of the skin as possible, then slice about 1 inch wide. To assemble the sandwich . . . Take two pieces of bread, brush with olive oil & sprinkle a little grated parmesan cheese on the oil. Next, (in no particular order) add the salami or any Italian meat you choose, roasted red peppers, cheese (sliced or spread), lettuce, and a couple of teaspoonfuls of the bruschetta. Warning: this is a messy sandwich, but it tastes so good. Enjoy! Notes: * If you are looking for a low-fat, low-calorie meal, this isn’t it! We usually treat ourselves to this very rich meal only once a month or so. * Almost all of my ingredients come from Trader Joe’s. I love that place! * TJ’s jarred bruschetta also is wonderful on pizzas. I use it as a pizza “sauce”, but sparingly – a little goes a long way. It is very potent & full of flavor! * You can also buy roasted red peppers in a jar at TJ’s, but I’ve never used them on this sandwich. I always make fresh roasted red peppers.

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