So… I am terrible at keeping this blog updated. But, I do have good reasons. I’ve been very busy creating new item’s for the shop. I’ve got several new lines going at once, all of which I’m very pleased with and very excited about.
new necklaces 
new earrings
See you in another 3 months!
(ok it wasn’t that long)
{ image via IrishFireside }
The sun has come out for St. Patrick’s Day! We’re just watching the parade on the tele. We’ll be staying close to home and celebrating safely.
For us, my husband and I, today simply means not having to go to work or walk down to the p.o. It’s a national holiday after all.
I am having a sale in my shop today to help celebrate though! I’m offering Free Worldwide Shipping on all purchases.
Why not snag yourself your own wee shamrocks!
Todays moodboard is inpired by the very clear blue skies and sunshine we have today after many days of cold, rain and snow.
- Fleur Bleue Bracelet from Fleur Fatale
- Small Prints Peasant Style Dress from Kaja Design
- Happy and Tiny Happy Hedgehogs from Apple & Eve
- Light Blue Roses Earrings from KatheyL
To see more inspiring moodboards from the Etsy European Street Team head over to Fleur Fatale!
These floral earrings feature Miracle Glass centers over swirly purple Czech Glass flower petals. Set onto Antique Bronze bumpy flower bead caps and hung on Antique Bronze kidney earwires.
They measure 2″ (5cm) long, including earwire.
Packaged securely and presented in an earring gift box, ready for gift giving or keeping for yourself. 
See more beautiful, eclectic pieces at balanced.etsy.com
And take advantage of FREE shipping worldwide!
We have our winner for the Dusk Earrings Giveaway!
The lucky winner is Joy with her guess of 115 bottlecaps! She got it right on the nose! And she was the only one, how lucky is that?
Congrats Joy! I’m emailing you now to get your details.
And thank you to all who entered. This was great fun. I think I’ll have to do it again soon. 
Any time is a good time for a giveaway, yes?
Alright!
What will you be winning?
These simple, beautiful Dusk Earrings worth $18.00, handmade by myself. They feature beautiful Grey Mother of Pearl ovals hanging from Hematite rings on handcrafted links and are attached to Gunmetal kidney earwires. They measure roughly 7cm (nearly 3 inches) long. And they could be yours absolutely FREE!
Now, instead of the ol’ leave a comment to enter, I thought I’d make it a little more interesting. You are to guess, how many bottle caps are in this jar?
The jar measures 5 inches tall by 3.5 inches.
This will be open for 1 week, the deadline being the 1st of May. International residents are welcome! You can earn an extra entry by Twittering about this giveaway with your second guess and leaving an extra comment with your Twitter profile address for verification. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
To sum up…
° Leave your guesstimate number, your name and your email address (so I may contact you if you win) in a comment on this post.
° Earn an extra entry by Twittering about the giveaway with your second guess (please leave an additional comment here).
° The giveaway entry period runs from today April 24th through May 1st. No entries will be accepted after this date. Winner will be notified on May 2nd by email.
° Please make sure your email address is correct, and use an email address you check regularly. If you win, this is how I will contact you. If your email address bounces, or you do not respond within 72 hours, your prize will be immediately forfeited and a new winner will be selected.
° Obviously, the person who picks the number will be the winner, but if no one does then the closest number will win. Makes sense, no? 
That’s it! Good luck!
Update: Don’t forget to include your second guess in your Tweet for your second entry to count.
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UPDATE:: The competition is now closed! Many thanks and good luck to all who entered! I will announce the winner in tomorrows post. Stay tuned!
balanced. is featured in another gorgeous treasury of plums and purples by the very talented ShannaMichele.
It is gorgeous! Thanks so much ShannaMichele!
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And another! I am feelin’ the love!
This one‘s by JodieMO and is perfect for Spring!
Thank you JodieMO!
The lovely Bellebeads has included me in very sweet Easter themed treasury and I think it is just adorable! Love all her picks.
Thanks Bellebeads!
New items listed recently in my Etsy shop.
Don’t forget, everything in store is now 10% off, for a limited time only.
