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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: January 2010

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Saturday, January 30, 2010. Saturday Night at the Market 1/30/10. I’m all warm and cozy on this snowy January evening – snuggled up on the couch with my doggie.   The scene just outside my back door is one I’ll be sure to remember fondly come July when I’m wishing for a cool breeze as I’m mowing the lawn! It’s a perfect evening to spend catching up on what’s new at 1000 Markets. 160; You can find lots of new lovelies just in time for the romance of Valentine’s Day. Or dreams of the spring. Or, if you pre...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: June 2011

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Sunday, June 12, 2011. I think I’ve been gone long enough now…. While I work in the studio, and I definitely want to share some of those! 160; It’s time to revive the “Sunday Morning Coffee and Etsy” posts, soon, too.  The new circles feature at Etsy has helped me discover tons of great new artists whose work I’ve fallen in love with. . 160; Most are everyday pieces made to coordinate with customer favorites.  I’ve wanted to do that for a long time. Here are some new Pebble Road bangles. Another new piec...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: July 2011

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Monday, July 11, 2011. Born from a Meteor, and Flashier than a Diamond - that’s Moissanite. I love custom requests from my customers because they quite often lead me in a direction I might not have gone otherwise.  I”m pretty firm on  using only ethically mined natural stones without additional treatments and dyes in my jewelry.  Because of that, I pay very little attention to anything created in a lab, and had never heard of Moissanite. The mineral was controversial for a long time, and many believed it...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: December 2009

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Sunday, December 27, 2009. Sunday Morning Coffee and Etsy – 12/27/2009. I have been missing posting my weekly handmade shopping posts for the last few months, and am happy to say that they are back! 160;   I have lots of wonderful new discoveries squirreled away in my Etsy favorites list.  I really never get tired of browsing through the shops of the many talented artisans to be found online – I’m an expert at armchair shopping in my pajamas, ha ha…. 160;  I am in love with her wonderful sage and br...

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thebeadingfrenzy.com blog: March 2011

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Monday, March 28, 2011. Beading by the Bay 2011. It's hard to believe that our second annual Beading by the Bay retreat is in the past. The weekend was awesome! Beginning with a great Trends presentation by my friend Ron Rock of Swarovski Elements, having great food prepared daily and last but certainly not least three awesome women who taught three terrific projects. We certainly shared many laughs together. I want to personally thank all of you who made the weekend a truly wonderful experience. That li...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: Garlic and Lemons and Bumblebee Jasper

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Sunday, July 3, 2011. Garlic and Lemons and Bumblebee Jasper. I love lemon and garlic together, especially when it’s hot outside. Garbanzo beans. Are good with lemon and garlic, too. Hmm…actually that’s why hummus is so good – lemon juice, garlic and garbanzo beans….but I digress. (hummus also requires expensive Tahini. Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad. Makes extra salad dressing, too). 1 cup olive oil. 3 large cloves garlic, put through a press. Juice and zest from 2 large lemons. 1 can garbanzo beans. 3 Open...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: October 2009

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Sunday, October 18, 2009. I have been feeling quite inspired lately, and everywhere I turn I find more to inspire me.  It must be the crisp fall air that is finally here.  Fall is definitely my time of year, even though I know that a winter of freezing in my studio is just around the corner.  I am dusting off my pile of warm fuzzies as we speak… . 160; Apple Cinnamon Nutmeg Pancakes with Maple Syrup. 1 cup unbleached flour (I use half whole wheat and half white flour). Scant 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. 160; I b...

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: February 2010

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Sunday, February 28, 2010. February Reflections and a Lavender Latte. As I am sitting here sipping my delicious “lavender latte”  (teaspoon of lavender buds and a splash of milk in my regular morning brew – try it, it’s fabulous! I am reflecting on the start of the 3rd year of my career as the proprietor of Lavender Cottage Originals.  I  opened my first online shop on Etsy. After opening the doors of my Etsy shop on February 14, 2008, I. Had my grand opening on March 6th. And my first sale (2 items!

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Lavender Cottage Originals Handcrafted Jewelry: March 2010

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Sunday, March 14, 2010. Sunday Morning Coffee and Etsy – 3/14/2009. I’ve decided my little stoneware mug of lavender infused coffee will be the new icon for the Sunday morning Etsy posts.  Right now, I’m using delicious lavender buds from Blossom Farm. But come May, I’ll be using my own fresh lavender.  I’m so looking forward to spring blooms (hopefully they’ll be on their way soon! I’ve mentioned before that I’m hoping to have a booth at our. Greeneville Farmer’s Market. 160; I especially love the bag.