tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70786910948790620462024-03-08T02:30:29.644-08:00Ruby Wren BoutiqueA few of my favourite Etsy related things, discoveries and my new products.RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-91417275064519502242010-01-01T05:16:00.000-08:002010-01-01T05:19:30.299-08:00New Beginnings, New Blog!<div style="text-align: center;">Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year! Wishing you all the best for 2010!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruby Wren Design's Blog is now relocating to our brand new website at: <a href="http://www.rubywren.com/blog/">http://www.rubywren.com/blog/</a></span></span><br /><br />If you have any bookmarks to this page or are a follower, please make a note of our new blog address! I hope to be able to update the new blog with news, new product previews and lots of lovely finds from around the web!<br /><br />Thanks for all your support in 2009 and I look forward to sharing my updates on my new blog!<br />x<br /></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-49804290129556528662009-12-18T02:25:00.001-08:002009-12-18T02:37:06.282-08:00The snowy adventures of little Carra CatWe don't get snow very often in the UK, so when we do, the whole country comes to a stand still! Luckily I work from home, so I can enjoy the snow without having to worry about braving the roads.<br /><br /><div><div><div>My three cats were very excited to see snow this morning and once it had stopped snowing, we opened the door for them. The 'Princess' took one look and decided it was warmer and cosier inside, despite her being a Russian Blue, adapted for cold weather. </div><br /><div>The little tortie thought long and hard about going out and after much debate and 'cat-acrobatics' to get out in the garden without touching the snow, decided she'd stay inside too. </div><br /><div>Of course, Carra, the ginger tom loves being outside and wasn't going to let a little snow get in his way! After his little investigation of the snow, he was soon whimpering at the door to get back inside to his food and bed:</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416522671832365666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/SytarAxq-mI/AAAAAAAAAKI/oBCzXVFWw4U/s400/nikon801905.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416522680368061698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/SytargkvXQI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/PkqQwHQCfzU/s400/nikon803906.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416522687053386530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Sytar5epUyI/AAAAAAAAAKY/9JKOhdoeULs/s400/nikon804007.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-81193844385978580212009-12-16T03:49:00.000-08:002009-12-16T03:54:02.637-08:00Competition!The Ruby Website and Blog will be getting a complete change shortly, allowing for some great new things! In the meantime, we're making our Christmas competition open to all!<br /><br />From now until 20th December, send an email to <a href="mailto:ruby@rubywren.com">ruby@rubywren.com</a> to be included in our Christmas prize draw. The winner will receive a pack of our eco-friendly greeting cards, worth £20.<br /><br />Your details will only be kept for the prize draw, unlike previously mentioned where you had to subscribe to our mailing list to enter. Due to changes with the website, all you need to do is send a quick email to <a href="mailto:ruby@rubywren.com">ruby@rubywren.com</a> to enter yourself in the draw!<br /><br />Good Luck! xRubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-74886382680038371492009-11-25T14:09:00.000-08:002009-11-25T14:53:04.025-08:00Ruby's Christmas Pledge!<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">My family and I are avid supporters of the RSPCA and recently received a letter in the post asking us to donate to their Big Christmas Feed. Last January, we adopted three very ill and very sad little cats, who had spent Christmas at our local RSPCA animal shelter. When we collected our new cats to take them to their new home, they admitted that they were surprised they surived.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The RSPCA do wonderful work and rely totally on donations. This Christmas they are campaigning for the public to help provide meals for animals, dontating money for "meal tickets".</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">From all of Ruby's sales from now until Christmas, I'll be saving money from card sales and dontating in December to the RSPCA's Big Feed. Ruby Wren tries to be as ethical as possible with our material choices and packaging, and this Christmas we hope to provide some abandoned animals with some Christmas Dinner!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">All purchases, be it from <a href="http://www.rubyrecycled.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/rubyrecycled">Folksy</a>, <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/rubywren">NOTHS </a>or even in <a href="mailto:ruby@rubywren.com">person</a>, will have money donated from the profits. Read more about the RSPCA's Big Christmas Feed at: <a href="http://donations.rspca.org.uk/RSPCAFlex/videopage.aspx?REF=Christmas1109&SEG=09DE150125&utm_source=RSPCAWebsite&utm_medium=Homepage2&utm_campaign=BigXmasFeed/">RSPCA</a> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Luckily, our three rescued cats have grown into heathly, happy little monsters, shadows of their former selves:</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 268px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408169878895895010" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Sw2t2eSOoeI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/I1LJ8acYkXc/s400/nikon7253.JPG" border="0" />RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-71511465535330100122009-10-14T04:37:00.000-07:002009-10-14T05:09:16.493-07:00Shop of the Week - Jo Heckett<div align="center">After a week of neglecting my blog due to my Prince's Trust workshop week (which was brilliant!!) I'm back to blogging! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">The Shop of the Week feature is always my favourite and with Christmas coming up I've been adding tonnes of new favourites on Etsy to my 'hearted' shops and items. One of my all time favourites is Jo Heckett. I discovered her shop on Etsy over the summer and keep checking back because I love her porcelain items so much! If money was no object, everyone on my Christmas list would be getting their name in porcelain. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Not only has Jo got the cutest items, but she herself is lovely! You can find her on Etsy at <a href="http://www.joheckett.etsy.com/">http://www.joheckett.etsy.com/</a> and NOTHS at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/joheckett">www.notonthehighstreet.com/joheckett</a>. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Her facebook page is one of the best I've seen from a handmade seller, with lots of behind the scenes photos and plenty of updates! It's one of my favourites: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jo-Heckett/123346152940">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jo-Heckett/123346152940</a></div><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/joheckett.jpg" /></center><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-25626288277874872782009-10-04T12:07:00.000-07:002009-10-04T12:15:33.977-07:00Treasury!<div align="center"><br />I love getting a Treasury over on Etsy...I had one all prepared last time and my internet (which I'd been having such trouble with last week) disconnected just as the Treasury was due to open! Luckily I got one today, yay! Following my Colour Scheme Finds, I decided to elaborate on the brown coffee colours I found last week.<br /><br />Check it out at: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=85809">http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=85809</a><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Ssj0EuORUtI/AAAAAAAAAJo/4Wqyk7cMdjE/s1600-h/4thoct+-+coffeebrown.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388825316113339090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Ssj0EuORUtI/AAAAAAAAAJo/4Wqyk7cMdjE/s400/4thoct+-+coffeebrown.jpg" /></a>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-65063770495042616252009-10-03T14:27:00.000-07:002009-10-03T14:47:55.544-07:00News from Ruby!Following the feedback and comments I've been given from Etsy members and customers, I've decided to expand my little business and have signed up for the Prince's Trust Business Programme. The Prince's Trust, for anyone who doesn't know, is a charity in the UK run to help young people, with Prince Charles as the head of the organisation. The Business Programme is run to help get people aged 18-30 succeeding in running their own businesses.<br /><br />I applied in Septemeber and was invited to an introduction session a few days later to talk about the Business Programme and what is involved. I begin a 4 day workshop on Monday, where I will get advice on bookeeping, legalities for small businesses, marketing etc. After this week, I'll be required to put my business plan before the Prince's Trust's panel, Dragons Den-Style and I'll get one-on-one sessions with a business mentor for the next few years.<br /><br />I've heard such good things about the programme and hope to keep you updated via my blog.<br /><br />In other Ruby related news, I've just listed some of my first Christmas Cards! It's getting to that time of year again! With the worldwide shipping I offer, I decided to get in early with the Christmas Card listing to give everyone enough time to get their cards before Christmas. I've got lots made up ready for the <a href="http://www.madebyartisans.co.uk/">Made by Artisans </a>Craft Fair and hope to get more listed on Etsy shortly!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31975560">Click Here for New Christmas Cards</a></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.93962460.jpg" />RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-38690797983234225502009-10-02T01:00:00.000-07:002009-10-02T01:00:03.467-07:00Finds for the Home<div style="text-align: center;">This week's Finds for the Home, I've focused my search on houseware accessories...little things that can make a big difference to a room scheme. My most favourite items from those below include the hessian rabbit by Octavi and the chalkboard from KFMgallery...I could write all my little 'to-dos' on that!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/2ndoct09.jpg" /></center><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Velvet and silk pillow<br />by Antracitproduction $38<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26693073">Click Here</a><br /><br />2. Bird and Flower Wall Decal Sticker<br />by ArtConductor $17<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27005424">Click Here</a><br /><br />3.Chalkboard with Vintage Frame<br />by KFMGallery $35<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31716291">Click Here</a><br /><br />4. Sweet Tree. . . Set of 6 Fabric Magnets<br />by PaperPumpkin $8.50<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30042429">Click Here</a><br /><br />5. Greta rabbit - hessian<br />by Octavi $15<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30908463">Click Here</a><br /><br />6. Romantic decorative wall art on linen hoop framed<br />by HAREandDRUM $30<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27875343">Click Here</a><br /><br />7. from the garden<br />by tinyshoppe $9<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31846387">Click Here</a><br /><br /></span><br /></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-87574634365300632312009-10-01T01:00:00.000-07:002009-10-01T06:51:22.315-07:00Colour Scheme Finds<div align="center">For Autumn, there's nothing better than rich, sophisticated browns! My favourite shades of coffee, taupe and chocolate are the focus of this week's colour scheme finds! I especially love those gorgeous cashmere mittens by jaykayknits!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/1stoct09-brown.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Cashmere Fingerless Mittens</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by jaykayknits $50</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26749655">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">2. The Year Round Wrap in Taupe</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by hipknotz $78</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31630384">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">3. Rabbit Art - Blackberry - Print</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by amberalexander $18</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31110451">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">4. Mims Nap Sack/Shoulder Bag in Schumacher Belgian Linen and Leather</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by MimsMaine $130</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30613060">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">5. Charleston. Smoky Quartz Large Wire Sterling Silver Earrings</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by rachellucie $26</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30943255">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6. Felt Beaded Bracelet - Cappuccino</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by fyberknitics $12</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29695783">Click Here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">7. Modern Dots - Pillow Art - Original - One of a Kind</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by sarahsmilecreations $35</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23439551">Click Here</a></span></div></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-84766980445890372952009-09-30T02:00:00.000-07:002009-09-30T02:41:37.563-07:00Jewellery Finds<div align="center">For this edition of my Jewellery finds, I started with AREjewellery's unique necklace (number 1 below) and followed the pinky-red colour scheme from there...ending up with a collection of beautiful pieces that rather reseble a fruit smoothie! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I love the unique on Etsy and adore the handpainted beaded jewellery from sweetcherrypie (number 3) and the enameled earrings from smashing (number 8) is something I've been drooling over in my favourites for a while now. Be sure to check out corrieberrypie's shop also for the most beautiful product photos, showcasing her vintage-inspired pieces at their best!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Enjoy!<br /><br /></div><center><a><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/29thSept09.jpg" /></a></center><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Red Splash Long Necklace</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by AREjewellery $30</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29815924">Click here</a><br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">2. Rosy Rosebud Necklace</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by corrieberrypie $18.50</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24970406"><span style="font-size:78%;">Click here</span></a><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">3. Beaded bracelet, hand-painted in pastel pink, black and orange</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by sweetcherrypie $26</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15946268">Click here</a></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">4. Lollipop Trees Ring</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by TheIntuitiveGarden $12</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18800091">Click here</a><br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">5. Patience Antique Brass Bird Locket and Pink Glass Beads Necklace</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by miasophia $32</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28375310">Click here</a></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6. Organic poppies stud earringsby jewelry</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">bynatsuko $23</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31714452">Click here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">7. The Secret Compartment Ring (Coral)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by wiyomu $12</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29538022">Click here</a></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">8. teeming (earrings) sunset violet pink and purple</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">by smashing $29</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26167096">Click here</a></span></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-65919027553397555192009-09-29T02:00:00.000-07:002009-09-29T06:50:15.611-07:00Shop of the Week - PouchI have a friend who likes all things purple...actually, a few friends of mine love purple, so on an 'Early Christmas Gift Browse' of Etsy.com last week, I used the search term 'Purple' and 'UK'. I came across the shop 'Pouch' and her handmade purple owl was the item that appeared in the search. I was drawn into look at her shop further, the owl was just so sweet!<br /><br />Her shop is full of gorgeous handmade owls, bunnies and bags...all eco-friendly and adorable! The lavendar-filled owls and bunnies are my favourites, a chemical-free alternate to moth balls or just a cute decoration for a drawhandle or to help you sleep.<br /><br />Pouch is currently offering free worldwide shipping before her shop closes at the start of October. Her shop will close while she has her first baby, so grab a sweet treat for yourself or get started on your Christmas gift purchases before October 4th to make the most of free shipping and a super-cute product!<br /><br /><br /><center><a><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/pouch.jpg" /></a></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-28139746080870720632009-09-21T11:42:00.000-07:002009-09-21T11:54:22.448-07:00Moo Cards!For any of you who follow me on Twitter (@RubyWren) you may have noticed my excitement over my first set of Moo Business Cards last week and my impatient wait for them to arrive.<br /><br />I had been debating over whether to buy the normal business cards, or the more ecomical mini-cards, which were a similar price for twice the amount of cards. I decided to go for the normal cards, so that I would have some professional cards to hand out to any business-types. I ordered them in the eco-friendly (like my little Ruby business herself) recycled card.<br /><br />They arrived this weekend, much sooner than the estimated dispatch date. While I was worried that the recycled card would compromise the quality, I'm very much impressed with my Moo Cards! I've heard so many Etsy people raving about Moo and their products and until I received mine, I just didn't know why.<br /><br />The cards are a superb quality and the ability to have your own photos or artwork on them, especially having a selection of designs per pack, is a huge bonus. In my 50 pack of cards, I have 7 different designs spread over the total cards.<br /><br />I have since ordered a huge pack of Mini Cards to pop into my packages and printed stickers, so if you purchase from me in the near future, look out for them! :) While I was initally shocked by the price, I think I'm definitely going to be keeping my Moo product stash stocked up!<br /><br />If anyone is interested in purchasing from Moo.com, it's their Birthday and September is full of promotions and discounts, so make the most of it :)<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383994955191432722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/SrfK4tiuNhI/AAAAAAAAAJY/fTiZ702Ouu8/s400/nikon696315.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383994943390156146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/SrfK4BlFBXI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/zcsVLVlK1nk/s400/nikon696416.JPG" />RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-24443831009163687882009-09-15T11:29:00.000-07:002009-09-15T11:32:48.464-07:00Autumn Gold Treasury<div align="center">With Autumn creeping up on us, I felt a lovely autumnal Treasury was called for...here's my new Treasury which can be found on Etsy:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=82222">http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=82222</a></div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381763581310343058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Sq_ddqEjF5I/AAAAAAAAAJI/Dx-PKRX3p30/s400/15th+Sept+-+autumn+gold.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-4045534848131084332009-09-15T05:45:00.000-07:002009-09-15T05:52:28.323-07:00Jewellery FindsI am addicted to browsing jewellery on Etsy and it's the best place to go to find one of a kind pieces. I have filled my favourites with 'hearted' sellers and items and here are a few for today:<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/15sept09.jpg" /></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Got The Blues</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by ekta $56</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30648041"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">2. Small Silver Leaf Earrings</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by roundabout $16</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30454708"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">3. The Pearls Necklace</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by Rafya $38</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30328341"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">4. Dew Drops Stack--Made to Order in Your Size</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by TreAnelli $71</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28022024"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">5. BELL Necklace - Blueberries</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by BeadsBySam $24.99</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30957778"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </center><center><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">6. Midnight Earrings - vintage lucite, lucite flower and oxidized silver</span></center><center><span style="font-size:78%;">by Lazy Giraffe $23</span></center><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29356899"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-18850919688694769692009-09-14T05:20:00.001-07:002009-09-14T05:42:20.158-07:00Shop of the Week - Wall Envy Art<div align="center">On Saturday, I had the pleasure of meeting Louise of <a href="http://www.wallenvy.co.uk/">Wall Envy Art</a> who makes the most adorable decorative items from old books and offcuts of wood. Not only are the framed pieces gorgeous, they're enviromentally friendly as Louise collects old books to reuse for her work and offcuts of wood from her brother's framing business. Her work makes perfect gifts for book lovers and art lovers alike. My purchase was a lovely piece from a French Dictionary, decorated in greetings. I know the inteded recipent of my gift purchase will love it...if I can part with it!</div><br><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">For anyone local to us both here in Northamptonshire, Louise will be taking her work to the prestigious Lamport Hall Gift Fair in October and the first Made By Artisans fair in Peterborough in November. Or simply have a look at her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7540000">Etsy shop</a> to purchase directly. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381301462982000674" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Sq45K1JVACI/AAAAAAAAAI4/uA_eW06jz_A/s400/nikon689501.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381301473897445266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R6Y1lW9jS8Y/Sq45Ldzxd5I/AAAAAAAAAJA/ssnUhXBSbNk/s400/nikon689602.JPG" />RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-52821745371027912922009-09-13T08:25:00.000-07:002009-09-29T04:59:50.026-07:00I'm Back!<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.90199949.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.90199949.jpg" /></a><br />Due to a crazy few weeks with my RUBYrecycled cards, I have been away from the computer and spending my time making tonnes of new cards for upcoming fairs and events.<br /><br />I'm going to get back to blogging regularly again this week but would love to request something from my readers...I'm beginning a business programme in my local area (run by the Prince's Trust) and would love to get some market research done about, well, my market. So...please take a few minutes to answer my little survey. There's only 10 simple questions and it will help in my business programme:<br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://bit.ly/PNI9i">Click Here to Answer</a></span></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-972233324344547982009-08-14T04:02:00.001-07:002009-08-14T04:17:41.490-07:00For The Home<div style="text-align: center;">This week's 'For the Home' feature has some gorgeous Etsy finds! From the ultra-modern butterfly table lamp, to the vintage potato-sack chair! And those little 'L.O.V.E' letters are so adorable!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All items are currently for sale on www.etsy.com.<br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/14thaug09.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Tall Butterfly Meadow table lamp<br />by Hannahnunn $99<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20324600">View</a><br /><br />2. Mini Bags of LOVE<br />by dedeetsyshop $17<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21509272">View</a><br /><br />3. New York City Skyline Vinyl decal (many sizes)<br />by CustomSilhouettes $18<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29205413">View</a><br /><br />4. Union 76 Gas Station Advertising Mirror dated 1974 for Anaheim, CA<br />by takapitcha $23<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28921626">View</a><br /><br />5. Ocean Breezen - LAST ONE LEFT<br />by ewildman $23<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22112429">View</a><br /><br />6. Ladderback Chair with Burlap Potato Sack Cushion UPCYCLED Antique<br />by postroadvintage $73<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27188383">View</a><br /><br />7. Rustic Country Oak Coffee Table OOAK<br />by MadeintheHV $680<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29036110">View</a><br /></span><br /></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-27324435740294968562009-08-13T03:09:00.000-07:002009-08-13T03:23:11.215-07:00Colour Scheme FindsThis week I chose white for my colour scheme finds. White is so refreshing, clean and summery, perfect for this time of year! Although I love all the white items, my favourite has to be those vintage sunglasses...I'm tempted to get them myself!<br /><br />All items are currently for sale at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">http://www.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/13thaug-white.jpg" /></center><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. White Beach Pebble - Custom Engraving<br />by sjengraving $14<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27799474"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />2. White Rose Pendant<br />by FancifulForm $20<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29121783"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />3. damsel in distress<br />by marieflyfly $36<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22560970"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />4. Vintage old stock FILA sunglasses white frame with grey shade .65.<br />from Diver $39<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25303083"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />5. Off White Pumpkin with Red and Blue Plaid Stem<br />by SeaPinks $12<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27128265"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />6. Grey Wheat Print Wood Bracelet<br />by uncharted $35<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24918518"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />7. Simple Gift Tags - Set of 7<br />by perideaudesigns $6.50<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25285042"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />8. Victoriana - Sterling Silver Earrings with Swarovski Crystal Pearls<br />by rubywren29 $14<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23608921"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-15666013010678206092009-08-12T02:00:00.000-07:002009-08-12T05:46:04.905-07:00Shop of the Week - Middleburg<div align="center">I love Middleburg and as soon as I thought about doing a new shop of the week, I immediately thought of her gorgeous papier mache bird cake toppers! I think every time I manage to grab a treasury on Etsy, Middleburg is one of my trusty favourite shops I first check out for my treasury theme. I think sometimes I have to stop myself from including her gorgeous products yet again! </div><br /><div align="center">Middleburg's Folk Art style reminds me of when I visited friends in Georgia, USA a few years ago and visited loads of cute little shops with wooden trinkets and rustic treasures. I live in England and the little country gift stores I discovered in the mountains in Georgia are nothing like any shops I've seen here in England. Seeing Middleburg's shop reminds me of all the goodies I discovered on my trip. It's a style I love and I think is one of the best shops to showcase the more unique, handmade finds on Etsy. One of my favourite items is her Calico cat (which you can see below) which reminds me of a special kitty I grew up with.</div><br /><div align="center">Another brilliant thing about this artist, is the eco-friendliness of her process. Using 100% recycled newspaper, water and a biodegradable binder, Middleburg makes some gorgeous and environmentally friendly items! </div><br /><div align="center">Check out Middleburg on Etsy: <a href="http://www.middleburg.etsy.com/">http://www.middleburg.etsy.com/</a></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/Middleburg.jpg" /></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-37400014839981913712009-08-11T05:50:00.000-07:002009-08-11T06:08:44.715-07:00Offers and Deals - Tuesday 11th August 2009<div align="center">There are some brilliant deals on Etsy right now, including a fab offer from Clevergirl who is an artist on Etsy whose shop I always love browsing! All items I've picked today are currently for sale on Etsy.com and feature either discounts, sale prices or free shipping offers. Go get yourself a bargain! :)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/11aug09.jpg" /></center><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. SALE SALE SALE handknit cushion with cables<br />by strikk $32.30<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28895757"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Price includes 15% Discount<br /><br />2. Cotton Candy. Necklace.<br />by clevergirl $75<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25893442"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Up to 25% off (see discription for more infomation)<br /><br />3. Petite Hook Earrings - Austrian White Crystal and Sterling Silver<br />by TheLoudLion $24<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23050483"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Free Worldwide Shipping<br /><br />4. Blue Bird fine art photograph ACEO card FREE SHIPPING<br />by LDphotography $4.99<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28964581"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Free Shipping<br /><br />5. Silver Branch Necklace<br />by BlondeChick $16<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29133696"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Free US Shipping<br /><br />6. SALE HALF PRICE ALREADY REDUCED Number 345. glass and pearl vintage earrings.<br />by NewFashionedWhispers $9<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24016656"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Half Price<br /><br />7. SALE on Bundled Price 3 -- Soy Candles Poured Just for YOU -- U choose scent<br />by simplypuresoycandles $20<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29021812"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Special Bundle price<br /><br />8. Blue deer -Small shoulder bag with an adjustable strap -FREE SHIPPING-<br />by helisengezer $72<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21888592"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Free Shipping<br /><br /><br /></span></p>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-70611334138997049412009-08-10T03:08:00.000-07:002009-08-10T03:18:37.685-07:00Etsy Jewellery Finds<div align="center">I thought I'd start the week with a feature on Etsy Jewellery finds (or Jewelry for those in America) as everyone loves jewellery! I think it's safe to say that Jewellery is Etsy's most popular category for both sellers and buyers and all the handmade jewellery in Etsy is stunning! Hope you enjoy my favourite finds of the day!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><center><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/10aug09.jpg" /></center><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Tide Pool<br />by feminesque $54<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22089276"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />2.pretty in pink chandelier filigree earrings<br />by musettemade $18<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22683795"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />3. Taupe and Pink Cherry Blossom Bracelet Hand Painted<br />by amy987<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27699566"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />4. Ivory Taffeta Rose Bib Necklace With Pearls<br />by foreverandaday $65<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28468756"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />5. Freshwater Button Pearl and Sterling Earrings - Bridal<br />by Epheriell $18<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28308674"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />6. Silver Butterfly Pendant<br />by AliBaliJewellery $62<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27082561"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />7. Golden Dewdrops Crystal Floral Earrings<br />from 4TheSparrowsNest $24<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27814114"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />8. lucienne<br />by whiteowl $38<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=28817232"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span></p>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-9410366428422065612009-08-07T08:22:00.000-07:002009-09-29T05:00:14.537-07:00New Cards!I've been making lots of cards in preparation for the <a href="http://www.madebyartisans.co.uk/">Made by Artisans Craft Fair</a> in November and for Halloween which is just around the corner. I'd like to share with you some of the new Ruby Recycled card designs, including my new Halloween designs and some cards created following a special request for piglets! The card featuring the line of piglets following the mummy pig has even made it to the Etsy 'Gifts for Mom' Gift Guide, which I'm thrilled about!<br /><br />I've recently launched my new UK website at <a href="http://www.rubywrenboutique.co.uk/">http://www.rubywrenboutique.co.uk/</a>. I ship worldwide but wanted a shop that listed prices in Great British Pounds, seeing as I am having to sell in US Dollars while on Etsy.com. For Blog, Twitter and Facebook friends, I'm offering 25% off my cards at <a href="http://www.rubywrenboutique.co.uk/">http://www.rubywrenboutique.co.uk/</a> - just put in the promotional code 'TWEET' when you checkout.<br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/cards_aug7th.jpg" /></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-26256959808915649082009-08-07T01:47:00.000-07:002009-08-07T10:30:42.088-07:00For the Home<div align="center">This Friday, I've gathered a even more gorgeous housewear items from Etsy.com sellers! My favourite has to be the mosaic vase from Sigmosaics, and at $28 I think it's a bargain piece for the home. Check out my other picks for this weeks 'For the Home' collection. All items are currently for sale on Etsy.com, but they're so lovely, they're sure to sell out soon!<br /><br /><br /></div><center><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/06aug09.jpg" /></center><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. Silver grey mosaic vase<br />from Sigmosaics $28<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24409440"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />2. Four Stem Shabby Chic Button Bouquet<br />from seekimrun $15<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28871508"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />3. Coral Adornment - 16 Inches Square Pillow Cover in Silk Dupion With Silver Coral beads<br />from TheHomeCentric $21.45<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28951418"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />4. Keep Calm and Carry On (Metallic Silver) 16 x 23 Printed on Recycled Paper<br />from byorderofthecrown $19.98<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28858222"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />5. Fog Treasure Bowl<br />from shanineal $18.50<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26427768"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br />6. ID drink to that - set of 6 winidentifiers<br />from HattieRex $30<br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28717812"><span style="font-size:78%;">View</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-88859850723894093212009-08-06T05:21:00.000-07:002009-08-06T05:32:07.670-07:00Colour Scheme FindsI saw lottahelleberg's chartreuse pillow on the front page of Etsy earlier today and chose that shade as this week's Colour Scheme Finds starting point. Here are some gorgeous products from Etsy.com following the lovely green shade of chartreuse.<br /><br />All items are currently for sale on www.etsy.com<br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/6thAug09-green.jpg" /></center><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1. chartreuse queen ann's lace seed pod pillow<br />from lottahelleberg $115<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28835535">View</a></span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><div align="center"><br />2. Hands Slightly Holding<br />from HaroldandJane $34<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24195007">View</a><br /><br />3. Leaf Wall Wear - Vintage Metal Frame<br />from neawear $65<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25619015">View</a></div><div align="center"><br />4. Hold-Me-Tight Chartreuse and Sea Green Cups, Set of 4<br />from JulieKnowlesPottery $38<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27085996">View</a></div><div align="center"><br />5. Willa Necklace - Sterling Silver - Peridot - Small<br />from thepebblecollection $39<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28887911">View</a></div><div align="center"><br />6. The Downtown Bag in Olive and Chartreuse<br />from peskycatdesigns $65<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25999792">View</a><br /><br />7. pretty packaging paper tags<br />from butterandsugar $2.50<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28876301">View</a><br /><br />8. Chartreuse Stone and Leather Journal<br />from AwakenJournaling $40<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28842996">View</a></span></div>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078691094879062046.post-6783343906113720272009-08-05T02:41:00.000-07:002009-08-05T02:41:00.826-07:00Shop of the Week - toastjewelryToast Jewelry has been active on Etsy since March 2008, yet I discovered her gorgeous products only last week. Take one look at her shop and you can see owner and creator, Hayden, loves leaves and wire wraps stunning simple leaf shapes for necklaces and earrings. Thoroughly modern and elegant!<br /><br />When it came to deciding who to feature as this week's Shop of The Week, I instantly thought of Toast Jewelry and wanted to share her products on my blog! The shop not only has beautiful nature-inspired products but is also caring to the environment, using recycled silver and gold as well as recycled packing supplies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5816265">Visit Toast Jewelry's Etsy Shop</a><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/rubywren/toastjewelry.jpg"></center>RubyWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025580114547951107noreply@blogger.com0