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My schedule is still reeling from falling back for the end of daylight savings, but I do know it's time for sponsor shout-outs! Branch out to Life is the Bubbles , Beadmask , Purple Peacock Jewels and Athenianaire for autumn accessories to decorate your body and home in orange. Life is the Bubbles' magic bottle necklace will have you singing with all the voices of the mountain. The corked bottle is filled with a multitude of glitter to echo all the colors of the wind. As if you didn't already gather that the piece was inspired by Disney's Pocahontas movie, the tree charm symbolizes Grandmother Willow. The pendant hangs from a 19.5" bronze chain that closes with a heart toggle clasp. Beadmask's leather leaf fork will look scrumptious in your hair during the harvest season. Quality tooling leather was hand carved to resemble an oak leaf and twigs. Then she painted the leather in a range of warm browns and golds for autumn. Pheasant and rooster feathers w...

Unless you're color blind, you've probably noticed that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Branch out to Beadmask , Athenianaire , Purple Peacock Jewels and Life is the Bubbles for pink jewelry and costume accessories. Beadmask's leather masquerade mask will make you the prettiest pink fairy at a breast cancer awareness fundraiser or Halloween costume party. The simple design is painted in pearlescent bubblegum pink with shimmering peach accents, then dusted with ultrafine glitter for even more sparkle. The handcrafted leather mask measures about 5.5" x 11" and ties with gorgeous stretch lace straps. It's part of an open-ended series that she offers in every color of the rainbow. Athenianaire's pink butterfly necklace is even beautiful from the back. The double-sided glass pendant features a swiveling bail to show off both sides of a Citharias aurorina butterfly wing. The delicately small butterfly is known for his bright pink and clear win...

Leaves may not be turning yet, but the sun is setting sooner and sooner and washing the world in gold just before the night blots out the light. Branch out to Purple Peacock Jewels , Athenianaire , Life is the Bubbles and Beadmask for golden yellow jewelry for autumn. Oh là là! Purple Peacock Jewel's art nouveau earrings are so stunning they could stop traffic in Paris. A tiny topaz glass opal cabochon is carefully mounted in each antique brass setting. The delicately decorative design is reminiscent of the art nouveau elements that one of my favorite artists, Alfonse Mucha, painted so intricately. The nickel-free earposts are embellished by small dangles with matching faceted beads. Athenianaire's real butterfly wing necklace will migrate any outfit from boring to beautiful. The lovely yellow pendant flutters from an adjustable lanyard in black. The pattern is preserved out of a Delias Hyparete butterfly wing from Thailand. The specimen was purchased from a legal cons...

Have commercials about back-to-school sales ruffled your feathers yet? They bothered me when I was still a student, but Halloween products couldn't arrive in stores early enough! I have no shame about blogging about costume options already. Branch out to Life is the Bubbles , Beadmask , Purple Peacock Jewels and Athenianaire for bird jewelry and costume accessories. Life is the Bubbles' Tiki magic bottle necklace will transport your mind to a tropical paradise where the "birds sing words, and the flowers croon." The fun piece of jewelry is inspired by the Enchanted Tiki Room, one of the oldest attractions in Disneyland. The bottle is securely corked so the colorful glitter doesn't hula away. A bird charm swings along to its cheery song. The pendant hangs on a 19.5" chain that closes with a heart toggle clasp. Beadmask's masquerade bird mask will make you stand out from the flock at the next costume party! The handcrafted leather mask is painted i...

Wearing hot accessories will help you beat the summer heat! Branch out to Beadmask , Life is the Bubbles , Purple Peacock Jewels and Athenianaire for red earrings and jewelry. Beadmask's bead embroidered earrings are as hot as the sun they abstractly resemble! The striking design showcases a pair of vintage glass cabochons in ruby red. The stones are surrounded by glass seed beads in shades of matte metallic bronze and color lined brick. Radiating out from the stone is a series of glass spike beads in silky bronze. The red earrings are backed with brown leather and dangle from "antique copper" (plated brass) earwires. Purple Peacock Jewels' Kuchi earrings will make you sparkle like the Red Desert Moon, whether you're a belly dancer or not. The vintage Kuchi elements were carefully selected and mixed with modern Swarovski crystals and Preciosa findings to create a truly stunning piece of Tribal jewelry. The vintage metal has been gently polished to bring b...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Mary Helene for submitting the randomly chosen 474th entry. Break out the princess party hats and shiny streamers, because it's time to celebrate Natascha's birthday! She doesn't want to be the only one enjoying presents, so she's giving away a 50 CHF (approximately $54) gift card to her Purple Peacock Jewels shop. That means the worldwide winner could choose the fabulous filigree earrings above for free! Amethyst is my birthstone so these Swarovski crystals caught my eye instantly, but she can make this and many of her other vintage-inspired jewelry designs in any available Swarovski Elements color. All of her amazing accessories, from handflower bracelets to rhinestone bindis to feather hair fascinators, are handcrafted in Switzerland. But it doesn't matter where you live or what month you were born - wearing her designs will make your inner goddess sparkle even more. <a href="http://blog.aqua...

Women don't need glittering jewels to let their inner goddesses shine outward - but it helps. Especially if they're wearing an amazing accessory by Natascha of Purple Peacock Jewels . Her fancy bindi to the right is even named after Sarasvati, the Indian goddess of wisdom and erudition. Bindis are traditionally placed in a spot on the forehead that corresponds to the Sixth Chakra or Third Eye. Some believe that bindis strengthen intelligence and concentration - while others just wear them as a fashion statement. Beautiful bindis are a unique way to add glam to a wedding dress, belly dance costume or date night outfit. After my eyes danced longingly through Natascha's Etsy shop, it was hard to believe that she only recently discovered her love for making jewelry. She didn't even like crafts as a kid or teen! Now she happily handcrafts designs using aged-metal components and sparkly rhinestones galore. Disclaimer: My blog sponsors pay me for advertising space and...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Amy Tolley for submitting the randomly chosen 1051st entry. Autumn has arrived and the temperatures are falling fast in Delaware. The fluttering of insects will soon begin to fade ... but a beautiful butterfly necklace by Purple Peacock Jewels will be migrating from Natascha's studio in Switzerland to one lucky reader's home, no matter how cold the weather in that part of the globe. The antique brass necklace features a layered Victorian style centerpiece with a mounted glass cabochon that the winner can choose to be emerald (as shown above), amethyst or topas. The oval can also be swapped out for a round Swarovski flatback center stone in any available Swarovski element color. The top butterflies are embellished with Swarovski rhinestones to add a subtle sparkle. Several more butterflies dangle delicately from antique brass chains, accented with ornate connectors. Just as butterflies symbolize change, this piece of stun...