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Ahoy! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Captain Hook may be more eloquent than most buccaneers, but that doesn't make him any less of a pirate. He's been my favorite pirate since I discovered Neverland as a lass. I bet a flask of rum that his character has attracted more wenches recently, thanks to his Killian Jones version on Once Upon a Time . In anticipation of the season 4 premiere on Sunday, September 28, I pointed my spyglass toward Etsy in search of pirate jewelry. If you've got a schoolgirl crush, these Captain Hook necklaces will keep him close to your heart. 1. Once Upon A Time Captain Hook Scrabble Tile Pendant by ShellyBelly4evr 2. Once Upon A Time Inspired Charm Necklace by Ziva Kreations 3. HOOK Sterling Silver Necklace by Ball and Chain 4. Captain HOOK Magical Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings l...

Since it's almost September, I'm excited to blog about Halloween costume possibilities and hope my readers won't hit me with a KAPOW! for starting too soon. Comic book characters are an increasingly popular costume choice, as more and more movies and television shows are available to fans that don't collect comics. If you can't sew but don't want to show up to a party in the same sexy superhero costume as someone else, piece together your own one-of-a-kind version by buying handmade costume creations. These unique Batgirl costume accessories bumped boring options out of way with a BAP! 1. Batwing Headpiece Leather Crown by Beadmask 2. Batgirl Costume Yellow Gloves by MJCREATION 3. Batman Superhero Running Tutu by Shelly Rio Boutique 4. Movie Madness Shoes - Batman 2 by Strolling Canvases Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your item...

The waters around me rarely ripple when celebrities die, but Robin Williams' death was a tidal wave. Although I don't know much about him behind the actor that made me laugh a lot as a child, I was sad to hear his brilliant light was extinguished so suddenly. If you ever contemplate committing suicide, I hope you'll remember his character's parting quote from one of my favorite childhood movies, Hook , "To live... to live would be an awfully big adventure." Earth has boundless treasures to explore for souls searching for an escape. When reality disappoints, we even have other worlds to visit in our imagination! And you don't have to find the second star to the right and fly all night to reach Neverland - simply pick up a J.M. Barrie book . His Peter Pan tales have caused many happy thoughts, several of which have been dreamt real on Etsy. Something as small as wearing Neverland jewelry could give someone a lift on down days. 1. Wire Wrapped NEVERLAND ...

Ogre saw a dragonfly hanging out in our rock garden yesterday, but the flighty insect had flown away by the time I rushed outside with my camera. I've yet to capture a single dragonfly photograph, but handmade dragonflies are easy to catch on Etsy. Just don't let them go - delightful dragonfly hair accessories like these won't sit atop shop shelves forever. 1. Purple Beaded Dragonfly Hair Slide With Beetle Wing And Indigo Quartz by Beadmask 2. Amethyst Purple Dragonfly Hair Stick by Hair Jems 3. Beaded Dragonfly Fairy Wing Hairstick by The Beaded Bohemian 4. Large Dragonfly Crystal Barrette by Jane's Gem Creations Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

Don't fall like an icicle, but I may have been the last Disney fan to finally see the Frozen movie last weekend. Although it didn't make my top 10 list for animated films, I was definitely dazzled by all the sparkly snow scenes. I'm not wishing away summer after the harsh winter we had, but I couldn't resist searching Etsy for famous quotes from the movie. These silver snowflake necklaces shone brightly in a blizzard of Frozen jewelry. 1. LET IT GO Disney's Frozen Magical Snowflake Charm Necklace by Life is the Bubbles 2. Disney's Frozen Necklace Olaf Quote by Charmed Designs By JC 3. Custom Handstamped "Frozen" Quote Necklace - Let It Go by Brushed and Polished 4. Hand Stamped Frozen Necklace - Some People are Worth Melting For by Katy Ryan Designs Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in ...

After taking prickly pear flower photos at the state park last weekend, a beautiful butterfly landed on a nearby flower. My excitement fluttered and fell, because my camera refused to focus on its bright wings before it flew away. If real butterflies elude your picture captures, too, turn to Etsy for butterfly beauty. I found so many blue butterfly hair accessories during my spring search that I returned to feature pretty blue butterfly jewelry for summer. 1. Ethereal Leather Butterfly Necklace by Beadmask 2. Bronze Filigree Butterfly Charm Necklace by Mythical Folk 3. Silver Butterfly Bracelet Bangle Stackable Set by Frosted Willow 4. Resin Transparent Blue Butterfly Earrings by Ya-Tomka Store Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

A heatwave hit Delaware just a few days before the summer solstice. Round and round, I kept hearing warnings from the news media to stay hydrated. If you need help remembering to drink this season, take a page from Alice in Wonderland's book. Simply surround yourself with terrific things that tell you to "Drink Me" like these cute tea party accessories I found on Etsy. 1. Drink Me Alice in Wonderland Gift Tags by Crafty Pagan 2. DRINK ME Pink Floral China Teacup Charm by Open Hand Jewelry Art 3. Alice in Wonderland Set of 4 Drink Me Stacking Tea Cups by More Than Porcelain 4. Alice in Wonderland Drink Me Bottle Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

Growing up, I wasn't fond of birds. My parents bought a parrot before I was born and he screeched louder than any sibling could have when he wanted more attention. Over the years, I grew to appreciate birds' beauty from a distance. Although I don't ever want another as a pet, I wouldn't mind owning beautiful bird jewelry. I searched Etsy for some feathered friends and found these magnificent magpie accessories. 1. Iridescent Leather Magpie Barrette by Beadmask 2. Black and White Magpies with Silver Glittery Heart by stars&scars 3. Magpie with Treasure Earrings by ruby and the paper parade 4. Magpie Earrings Over Blue Background by Tailfeathers Jewelry Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

My excitement for the Strawberry Festival has been plumping up since I first mentioned it in my strawberry manicure post on Monday. Tomorrow I may pop after devouring the strawberry shortcake! I'm hoping to find some local jam to satisfy my cravings through the summer season, too. But first, I couldn't resist the temptation to see what fruit jams were available from Etsy sellers around the world. Although there's plenty of edible jam options that made my mouth water, the strawberry jam jewelry was what caught my attention. The homemade eye candy is very, berry cute. 1. Strawberry Jam Blue Ribbon Earrings by Life is the Bubbles 2. Strawberry Jam Jar Necklace by Clay and Clasp 3. Strawberry Jam Doughnut Earrings by Dreaming Chameleon 4. Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Earrings by Shay Aaron Miniatures Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you th...

Sleeping Beauty was my first favorite Disney movie, until Aladdin and his magic carpet charmed my chubby heart at age 10. Aurora's beauty and magically color-changing gown may have impressed me as a child, but as I grew older, I found myself rooting for Maleficent instead. But you probably already guessed that she is now one of my favorite Disney characters, villain or not. She transforms into a dragon, for goodness' sake! Or shall I say evil's sake, considering she's the Mistress of All Evil? The new Maleficent movie better not disappoint me into breathing fire! I've been waiting for a live action film for years, and finally the release date of May 30 is only a month away. The occasion calls for dressing up, so I soared around Etsy in search of delightfully dark fashions for the premiere. (Or next Halloween, if you're not that daring during daylight. ;) These adult Maleficent costume accessories pushed their way past the prince and the brambles. 1. Handc...

The wild winter weather of 2014 better not dismally effect butterfly season this summer! Butterflies don't usually flutter freely in Delaware until June, but I couldn't wait that long to search for the wondrously winged insects on Etsy. These beautiful blue butterfly hair accessories soared out of the swarm by being the most unique. 1. Metallic Blue Butterfly Hair Pin by Cetonia Designs 2. Blue Scale and Rhinestone Butterfly Hair Fork by A Case of Random 3. Leather Blue Butterfly Headband by Katz Little Factory 4. Blue Morpho Butterfly Leather Hair Slide Or Barrette by Beadmask Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

Insects will start swarming as soon as Spring stops behaving like Winter. Unless it's a butterfly or bee, I usually shriek and swat when a bug swoops too close to my face. Surprisingly, I squeal in excitement instead of alarm when I find beautiful beetle jewelry. I'd even be thrilled to have beetle bling hanging from my ears. More and more, I've been seeing real elytra beetle wings flutter up in my Etsy searches for handmade accessories. Isn't it amazing how nature can make something that stunningly shiny?! The man-made exotic beetle earrings I found are pretty spectacular, too. 1. Brass Khepera Scarab Bead Dangle Earrings by April Leino 2. Wooden Japanese Beetle Earrings by Studio AMF 3. Hammered Copper Arthropod Earrings by Artigiano Jewel Box 4. Iridescent Green Real Beetle Wing Dangle Earrings by Beadmask Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you...

Despite the impression that my fair skin, reddish hair and married last name gives, I am not Irish. But sometimes even I forget I'm not - Ireland's culture, music and Celtic art enchants me! I've even changed my tune about Irish beer since I found green beer crafts on Etsy 104 Fridays ago - I've been enjoying stouts like Guinness more often. And who doesn't like dressing up in green on St. Patrick's Day? I have a rhinestone shamrock shirt that I accessorize with even more shiny jewelry. I haven't lost my touch for finding fabulous four-leaf clover necklaces in the fields of Etsy. As luck would have it, I spotted several of the same from my initial silver shamrock necklace search - plus a few more favorites below. 1. Fortuosity Necklace with 4 Leaf Clover Charm by Life is the Bubbles 2. Hand Stamped Charm Shamrock Necklace by Green Ribbon Gems 3. Luck O' The Irish - Pressed Shamrock Necklace in Silver by Flirt and Flutter Jewelry 4. Handma...

Considering all the green glitz and gold glamor of Mardi Gras, it's strange that I haven't ever dressed up to celebrate the carnival season. Sure, I've went dancing at bars and been hit in the head by a rainbow of Mardi Gras beads from the band, but half-heartedly wearing those free necklaces doesn't count. This year I'll at least take advantage of the excuse to wear even more purple glitter to work on Fat Tuesday. And perhaps next year I'll be prepared to party in true New Orleans fashion! The handmade shops on Etsy offer quite a parade of shiny options. I had a ball browsing through masquerade costume accessories and miniature mask jewelry. 1. Mardi Gras Mister Earrings by I Heart Carrot Cake 2. Green with Gold Accents Mardi Gras Mask by Signature Art Works 3. Shimmery Blue And Lavender Leather Mask by Beadmask 4. New Orleans Square Mardi Gras Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask and Life is the Bu...

Are you worried that walking your Valentine's Day bouquet from the car to the house will make the blooms shrivel from the frigid weather? Add handmade roses to your gift wishlist instead and you won't have to watch them wither away. Whether made from silk or leather, flowers will stay beautiful even on the coldest of days. Today I took a stroll through the fabricated florists of Etsy in search of red rose hair accessories. Trying to pick my favorite flower to wear on a romantic date was a daunting duty. There are fields upon fields of pretty options, from hair slide barrettes to bridal crowns to vintage hair jewelry. 1. Red Rose Leather Hair Slide With Deep Green Leaves by Beadmask 2. Red Rose and Burgundy Berry Hair Floral Crown Wreath by Pretty Little Titch 3. Red Rose Woodland Hair Pins by Mermaiden Creations 4. Dark Red Rose Flower Art Nouveau Antiqued Brass Filigree Hair Comb by Marolsha Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask , a wonderful blog spo...

I wouldn't want to play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, but I can't deny she has a mean fashion style! Of course, she doesn't have to worry about price when choosing an outfit - she just threatens to behead everyone until she gets the fancy finery she wants. If you want to dress like the queen without murdering your morality or spending a fortune, follow me down the rabbit hole to a Wonderland of handmade options on Etsy. From fantasy crowns to magic wands, accessorizing a unique costume fit for a queen is no longer just a daydream for girls like Alice. 1. Queen of Hearts Costume Bra by Just Lust 2. Queen of Hearts Crown for Halloween Costume by Lil’ Luxe 3. Queen of Hearts Tutu by Tiara's Boutique 4. Queen of Hearts Magical Staff Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with...

Daydreaming of a white Christmas? Branch out to Beadmask , Athenianaire and Life is the Bubbles for winter decor and white jewelry. Beadmask's oak leaf ornaments will turn Christmas trees even greener with envy. The handmade oak leaves were cut and sculpted from quality tooling leather. Each hand-carved shape was painted in silver or white, then sealed with a protective top coat and dusted with ultrafine glitter. The elegant ornaments measure about 3" each. They hang from organdy ribbon ties, looped through silver toned eyelets. The listing is for one leaf, but four are currently available. Winged Art by Athenianaire's framed white butterfly will take your breath away faster than the cold weather. A morpho catenarius argentinus flutters forever in a 6x6" double glass frame that shows both sides of the stunning specimen. The real butterfly wings are pearl white, but shimmer a pale blue in different angles like snow. Eyespots peek through the back of the semi-t...

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...