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❤ Lauren

Beauty speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Here I share images of things I find inspiring. (My earlier posts were more wordy than they are now, so if you prefer that sort of thing check out my main blog, Fizgiggery.)

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❤ Lauren

Color My World Pink

January 5, 2011 ❤ Lauren

It’s always wonderful to be featured in a Treasury. To have one of your handmade creations chosen is not only validation for the artist, but it’s also a fab opportunity to connect with artisans from all around the world. That’s why, whenever I am featured in a Treasury, I like to blog about it – [...]

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Jaded

December 28, 2010 ❤ Lauren

I’m in another colourful Treasury by the talented Tangentine – this time, it’s called Jaded. What a great way to end the year! As seen in another post, Tangentine really has a great eye for colour – and statement jewellery. Here’s one of her fabulous creations in one of my favourite colour combinations, copper and [...]

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flaurena™ Annual Giveaway

December 5, 2010 ❤ Lauren

***GIVEAWAY CLOSED *** This giveaway is now closed. A number was generated on random.org and the winner has been contacted. Congratulations to Cynthia! Finally, thank you to everyone who participated. I wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season ¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨ flaurena™ is two years old on December 6th, and in celebration I’m having a [...]

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Feather Light

December 3, 2010 ❤ Lauren

Birds of a feather… feather touch… feather duster… here’s another feather in my cap! Feather Light – by JustOneLook Can’t you just imagine floating around in this piece by curator JustOneLook?

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Andalucía

November 15, 2010 ❤ Lauren

With all the Treasuries I’ve been featured in over the past few months, I decided it was time to curate one of my own… Although I’m originally British and now American, Spain is where my heart is. Its most southern region, Andalucia, is where I’m from. Andalucia is the birthplace of sherry and flamenco. It [...]

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From Hippie to Fashionista

November 15, 2010 ❤ Lauren

Whether it’s the transformation of caterpillar to a butterfly, rags to riches tale, or a scenic journey from A to B to C, I love a good story. So it was lovely to see my Metamorphosis necklace nestled amongst untold goodies from around the globe, in an Etsy Treasury called From Hippie to Fashionista – [...]

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Gifts for My Teacher

November 11, 2010 ❤ Lauren

About 10 years ago, there was a TV ad in the UK that aimed to encourage people to become teachers. In dispelling the horrid myth Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach, I seem to remember the tagline for this series of ads as You never forget a good teacher. I think this is [...]

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Copper & Cool Blues

November 9, 2010 ❤ Lauren

I’m not a fan of orange, but I do love orange and blue together. Particularly when the orange is muted and the blue is bright – like turquoise and terracotta often seen in a Moroccan palette. Today one of my gold fill Bouquet pendants was featured in a Treasury called Copper and Cool Blues, by [...]

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How to Clean Your Jewellery

November 5, 2010 ❤ Lauren

Air, salt water, chlorine and even sweat can discolour your jewellery. In most cases you can gently polish with a soft anti-tarnish cloth. For a more intensive cleaning, dilute a gentle dish-washing liquid in lukewarm water and use your fingers to clean. Rinse well, and leave to air dry on a cotton towel.

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Calculating Profit After Etsy and PayPal Fees

November 4, 2010 ❤ Lauren

I just came across this F A N T A S T I C link which helps Etsy sellers figure out how much profit they’ll make after Etsy’s and PayPal fees! GENIUS! So, without further ado, I share this URL with you: http://www.rolbe.com/etsy.htm Have you come across any useful websites lately? Do share!

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