New Year, New Things For ME :)

I'm constantly amazed by the gorgeous items I come across on Etsy. Every item is handmade by people doing the craft they love, putting their heart and soul into each piece for each individual customer.  I've started doing a great deal of my personal and gift-giving shopping on Etsy.  Department store shopping as taken a permanent backseat for me knowing that the item I've purchased on Etsy was made by a real person, not a machine.  Everything from organic, natural, handmade make-up to cute one-of-a-kind knick knacks have ended up in my mailbox.

Here are some of my favorites, that I'd love to see in my mailbox in the upcoming year...until then I'll just have to continue drooling at the pictures.

Oh and one more thing:

Dear family and friends - please file this away as my birthday wishlist. Thank you :)



ErinJaneDesigns


EJbutik


DestinysCreations


onegarnetgirl


iragrant


noellabeautyworks


CholeANDMaddie

A Christmas Story

Christmas has barely passed and New Years is just around the corner - I love this time of the year.  Festive, happy, cozy, glimmering, shimmering and filled with love.  I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday, spent time with family and friends, ate way too much delicious food and found all their gifts on sale!  Our weekend was simple and quiet and a bit reminiscent of  "A Christmas Story." Why you ask? I went up for a long needed bath on Christmas Eve with my husband promising to defrost the Tenderloin for Christmas dinner.  Fast forward to the next morning and our 7 pound tenderloin is still snuggled in our deep freezer for a long winter's nap.  Come dinner time our tenderloin has barely defrosted and Christmas Dinner was a phone call to our local chinese food joint for pickup! My comfort in all of this? There were at least 7 other families there doing the same thing.

Far Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah :)

I'm looking forward to 2012 with new goals and a renewed vigor to do it (it = everything) right this year!   

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of this joyous season and has a very happy new year :)

Snag a Christmas Deal at HEARTSY today!

Okay Okay, I've got to admit, I may have been a little hesitant with signing DesignsbyALY up with Heartsy.  I wasn't really sure what to expect, but once I bought a voucher for a shop I had been eyeing for quiet a while with a savings of over 50%, I was hooked. I've really come around to the idea of loving the entire idea of Heartsy and the awesome opportunity it gives to its members to try new shops out at a H.U.G.E discount.  Especially during this Christmas Season, when wallets are a little tighter than in past years, I like the idea of people still being able to afford quality, handcrafted, even custom, items at a bargain price.

DesignsbyALY is being featured on Heartsy (Heartsy.me) starting today Tuesday Nov 29 for VIP members and Wed Nov 30 for regular Heartsy members.  VIP Heartsy Members get a $20 for $50 credit towards anything in the store, including custom items.  Regular Members get $20 for $40 credit towards the same.  That's at least 50% off!  But Hurry and get your deal, as I only have a very few limited vouchers.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Shopping!
xoxo

A sample on newly listed items from my shop:


Glowing White Moonstone, Red Garnet, Green Peridot - Christmas Jewelry on Etsy


Brushed Bali Sterling Silver on Mixed Metals, "Ornament" Earrings, Christmas Jewelry on Etsy


Swiss Blue Topaz Earrings, December Birthday December Birthstone Jewelry on Etsy


Swiss Blue Topaz Necklace, December Birthday December Birthstone Jewelry on Etsy


AAA Moss Aquamarine Necklace, March Birthstone March Birthday Jewelry on Etsy

BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALE - 30% OFF EVERYTHING

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the largest sale DesignsbyALY has ever had... 30% off... just to kick of the holiday season with a BANG!  Discounts already taken, no coupon code needed. Just add to cart and check out.  Only until Monday November 28, 2011.  So hurry!  Also, YES, I'm still accepting custom orders!! December 12th cut-off for custom orders with Guaranteed Christmas Delivery!

Tons of goodies still available...and anything custom is welcome!


AAA London Blue Topaz Necklace


AAA Birthstone Gemstone Custom Handstamped Necklace  (LOVE!!)


Genuine Emerald Earrings

November Birthstone Jewelry - CITRINE!

Citrine is a gorgeous, glowing, golden honey yellow gemstone.  I carry the highest quality Citrine in my shop (AAA and AAAA quality), so what you see below is a spectacular representation of this warm and sunny gemstone.  Want something custom for yourself or that special person? I will work with you to get your jewelry just right!  Contact me on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY

Guess who is going to be featured on Heartsy? This girl!!!!

I'm going to be on featured on Heartsy.me on Nov 30!  What is Heartsy? It's Groupon for Etsy.  My deal will be $20 for $40 worth of jewelry, plus free shipping.  Just in time for the holidays! It's just going to be for 3 days, so get there early :):  http://heartsy.me/shops/7053-designsbyaly

A few pieces from my Christmas Collection:


$25 - Green Peridot, White Sapphire and Red Garnet


$18 - Stacked Green Bell Flower Christmas Trees

Running a big sale in my shop. Need something custom? Get it now at 20% off before the crazy rush of Christmas:

http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/DesignsbyALY