Boutique Bijou

Here are some jewels I just added to my Etsy Shop  and my website .  My inspirations seem to be coming in surge's these days.  Here is a sampling of what my "surge's" produced:  A ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2012/02/just-added.html

We had a winter storm over the weekend.  Friday into Saturday.  Snow and  heavy accumulations of ice...all kinds of precipitation was heaped on us.  By Tuesday, it will be melted and turned i...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2012/01/snow-storm-creations.html

My boyfriend's holiday party is this weekend.  His employer decided it was better to wait until after the holiday rush to have it in January.  Not a bad idea, really.  But for me...that means ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2012/01/matched-set.html

Just listed in my ETSY  shop.... Assemblage necklace featuring a rare Nov-E-Line lavaliere and beautiful West Germany porcelain cameo Pretty emerald green and purple faceted beads ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/12/lavaliere-and-porcelain-cameo-necklace.html

Happy Sunday!  Before we run out to the Steeler game this afternoon (YAY!...I LOVE going to the games!), I wanted to show off my new "assistant" I found over the weekend.  I have been looking f...

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I hope everyone's Thanksgiving holiday was filling and fulfilling!  Unfortunately, I was side tracked by a cold that came over me very quickly.  And what I thought was going to be 4 glorious da...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/11/give-or-receive.html

Browsing the pages of Etsy, I'm always seeking out different elements to use in my jewelry design.  During a recent search, I stumbled upon a wonderful shop called FOUNDLINGS .  The shops owner...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/11/victorian-brass-hardware-shines-in-new.html

Our flea markets here in the 'Burg are winding down.  The cold weather is looming and weekend treasure hunts will be dwindling to a few estate sales here and there.  So I have to stock up when ...

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I have had a pile of empty headbands laying around for a while.  So I figured it was time to do something with them.  Here is one I finished.  There are a few more in the works.  This one scr...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/11/hair-do-bling.html

There are certain jewels that always have a romantic quality about them.  A Cameo.  Pearls.  Diamonds...in my case, vintage rhinestones are a girls best friend.  Here is some jewelry I have ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-romance.html

I have always been focused on designing necklaces and bracelets.  For some reason, I was neglecting my favorite accessory:  Earrings!  Lately, I find that it's also my favorite accessory to...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/11/lend-me-your-ears.html

Today we leave on a camping expedition for the next four days with a bunch of our lunatic friends.  "Expedition" because we have never been to this campground and I heard it's "wild"...whatever ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2011/06/fleamarket-gems.html

My last post was the reveal of the Bead Swap hosted by Sarah over at My So Called Junky Life .  Showing off all the baubles and beads I received from my partner who was actually Sarah.  This w...

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Hi Everyone!  It has been ages since I have posted on my blog...as you can see.  This is a great way for me to get back on track.  I recently participated in the Bead Swap hosted by the lov...

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I am honored to be included in PamMade's "Courture Trashion" Treasury at Etsy with the theme of: "Elegantly upcycled, chic refashioned finds that look rich but are kind to the earth and your wal...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2010/08/etsy-treasury.html

Saturday morning at 6:30AM I am standing in line at an estate sale about a half hour away from my home.  I had no idea the surprise that awaited me when I walked through the door.  Apparently, ...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2010/08/weekend-gatherings.html

Everyone has done it one time or another....starting over.  It was back to the drawing board for me as I wanted my blog to have a new appearance and feel.  So I though it best just to start ane...

http://myboutiquebijou.blogspot.com/2010/07/starting-over.html