Saturday, February 28, 2015

One thousand sales...here we come.

I'm nearly there, four more online sales to go!  
It's been a long 8 years on Etsy and many of those early  years we weren't really encouraged by Etsy to do a lot of shop promoting, giveaways, I didn't have a clue what SEO was, nor did we need to, right?  
But times change and we have had to roll with those changes and learn new business skills along the way, like SEO, Google settings, marketing and promotions.  Those changes and additions plus doing in person shows as I can manage them now and joining great teams have been a huge boost to my online presence and success over the past few years especially.  
My sincere thanks go out to my many customers around the globe, loyal followers on my Facebook pages and the shops and my fabulous team members for their support.  TBEC (Tampa Bay Etsy Crew) is the best most giving and supportive team of artisans and craftspeople I've ever worked with. 
Thank you for the cross-promos, online and in person support, sense of humor (and boy do I mean that) in the tough times and just about every aspect of doing business with life challenges packed in between.
Here's to the next 1,000 sales, the next learned skill, the next show, then next new friend, many more years doing what I love. 
 

Friday, February 20, 2015

Upcoming Holidays

St. Patrick's day is coming up soon!  It's my favorite holiday next to Christmas and definitely a celebration of my Celtic heritage.
Being a proud lass of U.K. and Irish descent, I've add some Celtic jewelry to the shop, so please stop by the shop and take a look! 
Here's a quick link to the Holidays section: 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/
MaravillosaJewelry?section_id=16739805&ref=
shopsection_leftnav_10



The next holiday will be Easter and then Mom's Day! Be sure to check out the shop again for some new things coming!  

Of course, shopping early is always encouraged, as we all know how fast time flies, right?!
www.maravillosajewelry.etsy.com

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Please pardon my blogging absence for a while.  Going through some stuff that is taking more of my time, thoughts and patience than I ever thought possible.  
I'll be keeping the shops open but taking a break from physical shows and too much social media right now.
Much love and thanks for all the support...you know who you are. <3
 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Go Red For Women

Tomorrow, Feb 6, 2015 is National Wear Red Day! Please, show your support for awareness. It CAN literally save a life; a stranger, a friend, a loved one...yourself! Women especially, learn the signs and pass them on; they are much different than you would expect!
National Heart Month begins today—help us raise awareness for women’s heart disease and stroke with facts like this one. Like us and join the movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015


More Etsy goodness


I bought from Dj's shop a few of years ago, we talked back and forth a few times and I felt an real connection with her.  We've been chatting off and on over the last three years; we've since purchased from each other's shops and share a mutual admiration.  

For Christmas this year, my daughter gave me two really beautiful spatulas from DJ's shop.  I'm throwing away the others that I have because these two can do it all, and more stylishly for sure!  I stir, scrape and flip with them, so multifunctional; and the clean up is so easy too.  
Please take a look at her shop, she's in Ocala so I consider her a local!  She's an amazing woodworker and a really lovely lady, who I consider a friend.  I hope you'll give her shop some business, you won't be disappointed!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FortRemington 

Risotto Spoon!  I want this!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Great Etsy buys!

Lately, I've had the best experiences with buying gifts, custom orders and just a few things for myself.  I'd like to share a couple of great shops that I've either just discovered or have bought from a few times.

First is the incredibly talented Jennifer from Architette Studios.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArchitetteStudios
I've bought many cards from her over the last few years now and each and every card or print is just perfect, creative and beautifully illustrated.  This is one that I framed so pardon the horrible photo, but I encourage you to visit her shop and see for yourself how amazing her art work is!



https://www.etsy.com/shop/DazzlingDezignz4U is a shop that made some custom items for me recently based on a friend's design.  
I sent them a photo as an idea and they surpassed my expectations with 
beautiful work, lovely pieces of silverware and packaging!

Rendezuous 1938
























https://www.etsy.com/shop/iamsonotcool 
A Great Vintage shop where 
I found my gorgeous bakelite bangle bracelet!
Love, love, love.  I have my heart set on more but alas...no job yet!




And of course I have to mention Wendy's shop!  She's super cool and has "fan"tastic cuffs in her shop!  She does custom orders, like mine, too! https://www.etsy.com/shop/fandomoniumdesigns

I love my cuffs and can't wait
to add another to my set!