Hot Pink Madness

by franci 27. January 2009 08:47

A friend of mine is having a baby and her nusery is hot pink! What a rockin baby that will be, huh? Hot Pink is my new favorite color (until I get sick of it in a couple of months and pick a new one! lol) Here are some fab hot pink ideas for sweets, dresses, weddings, parties, shoes, art and gorgeous flowers.

  

Pictured above is the beautiful and always put together, but waaay too skinny, Mrs. Beckham with a hot pink Hermes bag (yea, I never said you could actually afford everything I picked out! BUT we can dream, girls.) Hot, hot shoes from Zappos.com Chloe Sevigny in a super short & chic Luella mini dress. Hot pink flowers, yummmmmy cupcakes and the gorgeous fashion icon Marilyn Monroe.

A standing ovation for the fashionista that is Gwen Stefani, skipping the traditional route to don a hot pink and white wedding dress! Pretty Gerbera daisies, more yummy cupcakes, a candy necklace, & chic shoes from zappos.com once again. A cute Donna Ricco hot pink dress....Izze has awesome bottles that are simply designed and yummy enough to serve at any party & match almost an color scheme. For the daring ones (like me, 10 years ago!) you could sport some hot pink hair??!! Ok, so maybe that's a stretch, but it would absolutely be fun! Hot pink incorporated into invitations, announcements, & favors is always fun as well as some pink coral, for a centerpiece.....

Enjoy the Pink!

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Pink Magazine Giveaway

by franci 3. December 2008 17:02
Sarah won the PINK subscription (she prefers to not have her shop named).....I wish I could've given a subscription to all who entered.
Thanks for taking the time to share your stories with me!

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Top 7 at 7pm Holiday Gift Guide

by franci 3. December 2008 16:46
Hey everyone! As some of you might know, I had a little accident on Monday (read the posting before this one if you don't know what im talking about) I have been feeling horrible....But even with a concussion I looked through all 55 shops....It was painful and exhausting, but still great to discover a bunch of new shops! Due to the painful throbbing in my head I changed things up a bit and did a holiday gift guide......7 things for 7 different people.
I will be in Chile (the skinny little country in South America lol) from December 7th to the 18th so there will be no Top 7 at 7pm until January. :( :( I will, however be posting 'other' fun things so be sure to check back!
Links to all these great products at the bottom...Please feel free to leave comments!
xoxoxoxoxoxo

New mommy gift: Jenniferladd bunny slippers
Photography buff gift: cutcopycreate double yellow series
Eco-friendly gift: createyourday recycled glass bead necklace
Fun & flirty girlfriend gift: miabellejewellery golden crystal drops
Sophisticated chic gal gift: thespeececollection seafoam pearls
Smartypants bookworm gift: Prettymuchart natural foliage bookmark
Romantic lady gift: hildaselements blushed red vintage flower

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Horrible Accident

by franci 1. December 2008 13:34

Thank you to everyone who posted for the Decemeber 1st top 7 at 7pm!

I had a small accident early this morning.....My husband installed a pull-up bar in one of the hallways in my house. I jumped on it to do a pull-up and the bar came off the door frame. Of course,  I was already all the way up. I fell straight down on my butt and smacked the back of my head on the, extremely hard, TILE floor..........If you're thinking omg ouch! you are absolutely correct. My head was bleeding most of the morning and now hours later I'm very sore and achey all over with a throbbing headache. Needless to say, the Top 7 at 7pm will NOT be happenening tonight. It usually takes me a good 4-5 hours to go through the shops, gather images, links, and set it all up.

I'm feeling really horrible so it will be postponed until WEDNESDAY...at 7pm (the PINK giveaway is also postponed). 

Sorry for any inconvenience. :( But please be sure to check back!

Thanks

Mrs. All of a Sudden Accident Prone

P.S. My hubby took pictures of my head, but they are too gross and graphic to post. Thought you might wanna keep your lunches in your tummies! 

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Who doesn't love PINK?

by franci 26. November 2008 07:34

I love to travel, but the plane ride is the worst part!...I get bored VERY easily so I make sure to have a fair share of candy, magazines, & music along with me. On my latest trip (Mexico, I'll be blogging about it soon!) I grabbed an issue of one of my favorite magazines, PINK!

From www.pinkmagazine.com:

PINK exists to promote this new generation of women who are making a significant impact on the world through their work and their lives-while being true to themselves.

Being a business woman myself I try to read about other successful women as much a possible. Try to steal some secrets or even just to get inspired and excited about what possibilities are out there for me and my little business! Kiss This is why I have decided to do a magazine subscription giveaway!

Please post a comment here telling me why you would benefit from this subscription!

The winner will receive 7 issues of PINK magazine FREE!!! (courtesy of Friago) & will be announced on December 1st right before  the Top 7 at 7pm. 

Please be sure to enter your email so I can contact you!

Good luck to all.....

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Wanna be a Top Shop? December 1st.........

by franci 17. November 2008 17:05

Hey all!!

There will be NO Top 7 next week, November 24th 

I'll be in Mexico enjoying my friends wedding for most of the week. BUT I do want to take tons of submissions for the Top 7 on December 1st (in time for all the late holiday shoppers!!). If you would like to be considered please leave a comment with your link and what your product is! Please be advised that I will NOT be contacting the shops that are chosen....there's only so many hours in the day! Please check back Monday at 7pm! Thanks & I look forward to visiting everyones shop....

December 1st Top shop only!!

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The Top 7 shops - November 17th

by franci 17. November 2008 15:59

 Welcome back for another Top 7 at 7:00pm on Monday nights! Tonight I changed things up a little bit....I tried to only feature the shops that left me comments, BUT, I didnt have enough submissions :( I combined a couple of categories and had to leave some out. Last week I received almost 100 entries and it was a fantastic bunch to chose from.....Please let fellow Etsians know about the Top 7 so we can have more categories to feature and tons more great products...

Remember, If you want to participate in the Top 7 you MUST post here, on this blog on the top 7 posting that has the correct date (right above this posting)....I post on threads to remind you, but I do not review shops from there. It just gets too confusing. Also, it does not matter how many shops have already commented I look at ALL of them so comment away! If you have been featured in previous Top 7's and would like to try again for the following week, YOU CAN, the only requirement is that you have at least 5 NEW items in your shop that I have not seen. 

Thanks to everyone who sumbmitted and everyone visiting....

Enjoy & please comment!  

 

#1. Krazyfashion...everything wallet

In no particular order:
2. Hazelnutdesigns...Apples and pears Burp Cloths
3. HomemadeZen...Bunny Tropics
4. Zazibaby...Ruffle butt
5. Topshelftotes...Butterfly pouch
6. Snappyshop...Glamorous bag
7. Sun2create...Happy birds pillow cover

 


#1. Azzutaluna...Silver polish (0 sales!...Not from blog postings)

In no particular order:
2. Woodsedge...Dewdrops
3. Leoadesignstudio...Only sometimes
4. Sweetmixcreations...Motherhood is not for wimps
5. Sayyourpiece...Share the news
6. Joannasphotography...Dandelion
7. Thepaintedlily...The wind swirled about her

#1. Momomatic...Green glass earrings

In no particular order:
2. Stormysky...Neve earrings
3. Juliaemiliy...Flutter by butterfly
4. Jkcreativedesigns...Creamy caramel pearls
5. Jessicasharrah...Rose burst studs
6. Letmebead...Let the sun shine in
7. Yellowbucket...Suzy earrings

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Pinkghost Fun fair!!

by franci 8. November 2008 16:45

Hey all!

I decided to pop into the Pinkghost fun fair today! What a pleasant surprise to see such cute things from super nice vendors :)

From the pinkghost site: "The Pinkghost Fun Fair was created in an effort to raise South Florida's awareness and support of local businesses and artists. On November 8, 2008 the Pinkghost Fun Fair will showcase the coolest independent South Florida stores & artists."

There was a $2 admission at the door and it was well worth it. There was a great vibe as soon as you walked through the door. They had a dj and a small, but decent variety of products to showcase, from punk inspired doggy clothes to homemade baked goodies!

I wanted to write something about the host for this awesome shindig...Pinkghost, but sadly, I visited their cute website and couldn't find an about us section. :(

Some cute pouches and handbags caught my eye at the designedbydiana table, super cute and well made. Check out her adorable apron too! My hubby liked it (probably to try to get me to spend more time in the kitchen....which I might have to consider if I was wearing this cute number ;)

So, I went to this thing with my husband, Tiago, and we met a friend there: the oh-so-ready-to-spend-some-money Kathy (don't we just love people like that?!) She made a purchase at the dog save the queen table - Punk inspired clothing for you and your pooch! She bought the most adorable little hat, yes, hat for her sisters puppy.  Unbelievably enough I didnt take a picture of it! But take my word for it, she'll be the envy of all the other dog owners (and dogs) at the dog park as she flaunts her stuff in her new camoflauge & tulle hat! Too adorable for words.......Miss Kathy also couldn't stop drooling over the exquisite retro hats at humble bumble b. The only thing that stopped her from buying one was FEAR! She 'thought' she wouldn't be able to pull off a hat like that. Nonsense, if you ask me... :) They looked impeccably made and she had tons to chose from.

Yay for baby clothes! With one of my closest friend being 4 months pregnant (yay meghan!) I'm currently a little obsessed with baby stuff. Seriously, it has nothing to do with the slight baby fever I have....The Mindy and Lola table was cute baby stuff overload! Little reversible booties for newborns, tutus!, hairclips.....and the list goes on and on. I'll absolutely be visiting her online shop for some booties soon. Lebostudios had a fun table full of artwork! Check out his gorgeous site and experience a little bit of miamian flavor......

So anyone who has read my blog knows that you mention the words eco-chic or eco-friendly and I'm hooked! These flip flops rock! I love them. They felt soft and super comfortable and they are great to look at (always a plus). They are made of all recycled materials...enough said, go get some at Vinscloset.com.

Aqua Salon was there! Woohooo, I get my hair done there by the wonderful Amy......They were offering discounts on services and showing off their fabulous work with the crazy harajuku- looking models you see above..... The dorks in the middle? That's us! :)

There were tons of other artists there as well, but the life of my camera battery is only so long. I wish I could've gotten everyone....I hope everyone had good sales!

 

And the top shops are......drum roll please!

by franci 3. November 2008 16:42

I chose shops that were in the forums tonight! These are in no particular order! Happy Shopping & browsing...

Photography
1 Sunset over venice...little petal http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=16395085
2 Mmmm...winter sunset prossackdesignstoo http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12041289
3 Pretty...InspirationPoint http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15049193
4 Orange flower...shilowe http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_2&listing_id=16896649
5 Always about me...bunchesphotography http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_21&listing_id=13101624 (not in forum)
6 Sepia orchid....ketzel photography http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_1&listing_id=11477981 (not in forum)
7 Brittle brushes...thecuriousnomad http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_10&listing_id=16893388 (not in forum)

Soap
1 Yummy! cinnamon soap...swanmountainsoaps http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16842546
2 Jezebel soap....BLSoaps http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16852558
3 Breakfast soap? :) Oatmeal Milk and Honey Soap.....adamsborosundries http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15205820
4 Yeeehaw! Rosemary And Marjoram Cowboy Boot Soap...BurningWithDesire http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16549548
5 Pumpkin Apple Butter soap!...iipincottsoapco http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16742373
6 Pumpkin Spice...smokeymountainscents http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16192556
7 beautiful soap!...dennisanderson http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_feat_10&listing_id=16805474

Papergoods
1 Eli the adorable elephant christmas card!...joannagoldman http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15355670
2 Ladybug invitation set, sooo cute!...caelum http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12531213
3 Xmas trees!...LoveleePrint http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16733973
4 Pretty labels....notepourri http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16641670
5 Dandelion...littlebrownpen http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_18&listing_id=16896065
6 Everyday cards...lovely!....clearpink http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13622761
7 Beach boys...repurposed...maidenlove http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_19&listing_id=15554193

Jewelry
1 Pretty...and shes having a sale!...beadedboutiquebox http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16186170
2 Felted necklace yea!....prairiedog http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12701462
3 Gorgeous color! dreamweaver bracelet...echosart http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=16227849
4 Who doesn't love buddhas?!...elsiee http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15411578
5 Chunky bangle..Love it!...poppyrayestudio http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16674169
6 Beautiful! sprial pyramids...caroleaxium http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13250509
7 Woohoo, 2nd time featured in one week! yummy, copper kalimba ring!...beadsinthebelfryhttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16810928


Handbags & Totes
1 Beautiful Leather Shoulder Bag, Who doesnt love leatha?!...theleatherstore http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16797374
2 Crocheted Plarn Bag...piccoladonna2006 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15532385
3 100% organic tote!...carrymeaway http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15140457
4 Rouge bag!..sraige http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_feat_9&listing_id=16471433 (not in forum)
5 Swallows canvasbag...Stevester http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat1_gallery_10&listing_id=16896391
6 Adorable with a capital A....delacyonline http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10376301 (not in forum)
7 Floral skull...cute!...rainbowswirlz http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16723534 (not in forum)

Housewares
1  Magnet boards!...mooremagnetshttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15747600
2 Super cool shadow box!....peppersprouts http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16416276
3 Crazy cute trolls to display around the house...trolltracks http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16640365
4 Recycled record bowl...nice!...revisiondesign http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15044498
5 Cute button magnets...MelissaKLund http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12698563
6 Aqua mosaic pillow..reminds me of lounging at the pool!...mustlovehomedecor http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13615129
7 Eco-chic!...avennagirls http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16718128

Till next monday at 7!

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Ceramic Studios....

by franci 3. November 2008 00:00

Beautiful ceramics have won my heart over!! How can you not be in total awe as you look at the elegant simplistic designs of elementclaystudio? Ok, so this shop needs no help from me as it celebrates almost 350 sales and 6,299 hearts! Check out their shop, I can almost guarantee a smile on your face and you'll find yourself trying to hover over the "add seller to favorites" or "add to cart" button!.....Elmstudios has the best in earthy and rustic ceramics, pieces with some real character......The piece I chose from Redhotpottery celebrates the power of an organic shape. The listing is for one bowl, but I would purchase as many as are in the picture. The repetition of the bowls makes for a beautiful collection to display at home :)..... The designs I love from Newmoonstudio are clean, bold and functional - probably inspired by the artists architectural background (like mine too. woohoo!)......For some fresh & contemporary pieces head over to marymeestudio, pictured here is the wonderfully unique turquoise dotted bowl....yumm ;)

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My passion is design. I love to create and see other peoples creations. I'm meticulous and full of energy about pretty much everything. I can't have one boring moment in my life or I go crazy. I love to talk and shop and look at beautiful things.

I am the owner of Friago.com, an online jewelry boutique, which features my own collections along with the work of other talented jewelry designers whose work I admire & appreciate.

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