Something Blue/Something Turquoise Wire Wrapped

Wire Queen

Artisan Wire Wrapped Turquoise Earring Pendant Set

Something Blue/Something Macrame

Nefer Knots

Irish Waxed Linen Macrame Choker

Something Blue: Something For Your New Home

Urban Heirlooms

Behind The Scenes: The Natural Bride Shoot 2011

It is our annual Natural Bride Shoot, this year we were on location in Brooklyn, NY at the lovely home of Malene B, custom designed carpets.  Her home was a stand out for me since I saw it on a house tour in 2010.  

I dared to hope she would allow us to use it for The Natural Bride Shoot 2011.  Malene welcomed us with open arms. Check out our team hard at work:

Behind The Scenes: The Natural Bride 2011 from Cassandra Bromfield on Vimeo.

This years team:

Photographer: Keston Duke

Gowns: Cassandra Bromfield

Hair: Khamit Kinks

Headpiece and Accessories: Beauloni Style

Make-up: Jewel Whinfield

Project Manager: Cisco

Please visit: 

Color and Culture of The Natural Bride

Loose Change

Pawilli Purses

When you were in need of an extra $10 to get into the club, wasn't it your college buddy that handed you a ten spot, then gave you an extra $5 for a drink. Who was it that took you out to dinner with all the trimmings to celebrate the new job and even paid for the cab ride home. And when your car was low on gas, it was the best friend forever that rolled into the gas station jumped out and filled up the tank of your gas guzzler with premium. Every time you have promised to pay her back and she will just wave and say "You would have done the same in reverse".
I found a gift that I think your BFF would love. Pawilli creates a 10" or an 8" clutch in an assortment of fabrics. They begin at $31.00 and Patricia loves custom orders, which means you can order colors that coordinate with your wedding. Get different color and pattern for each friend and slip that ten spot inside for good measure.

The Final Day of The EAOC Treasure Hunt

Team EAOC

It is the 4th and final day of the EAOC Treasure Hunt and I hope you all have had a good time shopping. Today we have the most appropriate phrase for Sunday June 21, 2009:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Here is a summary of the rules for more info and participants visit Team EAOC on Etsy

The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.

Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa - VirtuousCreations.etsy.com - at vc1@bellsouth.net. Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in.
Again, good luck and have fun!

Get A Clue, The 3nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

We Have 2 winners already!
You could be next!
There are still great prizes to win
Your 3rd phrase is below



SUMMERTIME BARBEQUE


See More info at
Team EAOC Shop announcement

Here are the participating Etsy Artists


goodenoughtoeatsoap.etsy.com
angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com
fangirlnista.etsy.com
gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com
BklynMoMos.etsy.com
honeychilddesigns.etsy.com
mct43.etsy.com
collectiveelements.etsy.com
yarncoture.etsy.com
amberdawnaccessories.etsy.com
michemozaix.etsy.com
misskart.etsy.com
melrosefields.etsy.com
safiyabeauty.etsy.com
barehandedpress.etsy.com
beinspireddesigns.etsy.com
beyondjewellery.etsy.com
runakodesigns.etsy.com
blossomingtree.etsy.com
eternallegacy.etsy.com
uzuri.etsy.com
osceolapottery.etsy.com
virtuouscreations.etsy.com
velvetbox.etsy.com
SatinDollCo.etsy.com
sarenzobeads.etsy.com
3pieceonline.etsy.com
claudiaolivos.etsy.com
theivorymagnolia.etsy.com
myjunkytrunk.etsy.com
favorsrus.etsy.com
wanderingmoon.etsy.com
mochachild.etsy.com
thesoapseduction.etsy.com
jamilajolie.etsy.com
wirequeen.etsy.com
thegifthutch.etsy.com
blaisedenvy.etsy.com
sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com
jarvisgift.etsy.com
designbcb.etsy.com
greenfamilytree.etsy.com
kezzmit.etsy.com
beatriceclay.etsy.com
cabcomp.etsy.com
akuadesigns.etsy.com
ibeautiful.etsy.com
handsthatsing.etsy.com

Get A Clue, The 2nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Todays phrase June 19th

Here Comes The Bride

Go Go Go Dig For The Gold

Get A Clue, The 1st Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Today's the day! Day 1 of EAOC's Summer Madness Treasure Hunt. Look below for the phrase of the day then head over to teameaoc.etsy.com for all the rules and list of participating shops.

Today's phrase is:

"Graduation Class of 2009"

Now go digging for gold

The Treasure Hunt is On

Keep checking for clues will come in a few hours so keep checking.

Etsy Artists Of Color

Team EAOC on Etsy (chcek here for the list of participating artists)

Team EAOC MySpace

Etsy Artists of Color Facebook

Twitter.com/eaoc

Mark Your Calendars! The Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Just simply search through the participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in various listings. The letters will be hidden amongst one of the listing’s photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to the “Summer”. The phrase will change each day. It’s that simple! Not only will you will have an opportunity to win a prize but you will also get to visit the shops of many very talented artists and maybe find a few new favorites. No purchase is necessary but if you happen to come across that one item, (or maybe two) that you just can't resist by all means BUY IT! :-) Now, are you ready for Summer Madness? We thought so. Come join in on the fun and good luck! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.
Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa at vc1@bellsouth.
Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in. Again, good luck and have fun!

EAOC Treasure Hunt

Visit Etsy Artists of Color

Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions forum beginning June 18 and ending June 21. Each day the treasure hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Peruse through participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in listings. The letters will be one of the listing photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to summer. The phrase will change each day. Simple right? You will have a chance to visit the shops of very talented artists and maybe find a new favorite.

You could win unique gifts.
The Summer phrases will be posted at these links:

www.eaoc.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/teameaoc
www.twitter.com/eaoc
etsy artist of color facebook group

There are over 40! artists participating.

Good Luck Mates! ARGGGH (That's suppose to be that pirate sound)

Just My Cup Of Tea

Jazzabon Creations

Last Saturday was Dance Africa's Annual Festival (now in it's 31'st year) of events which included Dance (Duh), Music, and the long awaited Craft Festival. For me it was like a family reunion. Meeting up with old friends and new vendors. One of the great finds was Jazzabon Creations. A friend had pulled me over to see these beautiful teapots, bowls, and serving platters and more. These unusual shapes were accented by vibrant colors, Afrocentric images and designs.

Joyce Lomax is based in Atlanta Ga., but she and her artwork is a must see at art shows around the country. Read more about Art by Joyce

When creating your gift registry be sure to add any one of Jazzabons fabulous pieces to the list. My friend purchased an over sized cup (not pictured) for her morning cereal. That's the best way to enjoy these incredible pieces, use them everyday and everyday is extraordinary.

Jazzabon Creations


If you like more unusal ceramics please read my blog Let's Dish

Let's Dish

It's a common pass time. Everyone does it. Everyone needs to do it.

We may even gossip while we do it. Well, I have found something to talk about.

Jeanne-Koepp-Keramik creates a fabulous collection of tableware. Her pieces are filled with unusual images.
Fish swim in and out of tea cups.

Women appear on teapots and vases

in fascinating attire. You must see all the ladies. The artwork reminds me of Romare Beardon.

This collection is so exciting this is one of the items that is sure to go on your list of must haves. If you have linked to her site, you by now know she is in Germany. Don't worry, her products are available all over: Shops , including Yu' here in NY.