Lazy Sunday Afternoon: Jewellery Making

I spent the afternoon making bracelets today. I was in the process of cleaning my bedroom when I decided to make some bracelets. This time of year I like wearing more accessories.

I made 4 bracelets and I finished a necklace that I cannot remember starting. They were quite easy to make. I used stretchy jewellery cord that I purchased from the dollar store.

Yesterday I purchased these rings for a great price.  Have fun this summer with jewellery.

Left: Laura Canada    Sale Price $8.99

Right: Joe Fresh    Sale Price $3.50

By Invitation Only

Earlier this week I received a phone call from someone from the Coach store on Bloor Street. He was calling to let me know that I was invited to the Preferred Customer Fall event. He asked if I had received my invitation.  I said that I had not received the card in the mail. Apparently the invitations were sent by email this time. He said not to worry that my information was in the computer.

The invitation arrived the next day. The invitation clearly states that it "is an exclusive offer just for you and cannot be shared." Possibly they don't want people sharing the invitations.


Yet again I don't know what to buy. I am not interested in any of the bags or wallets. I would consider getting some jewellery. There is a necklace and ring that I like.

*25% off entire purchase from September 17 to September 26, 2010 at any Coach store or online at www.coach.com

Check Out The Jewellery At Coach

When I go into a Coach store I do not only look at the handbags. They also have great jewellery, however you cannot find everything that you see on the website in the stores.

These are a few of the pieces that I would like to get:

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Lady In Black

One day someone asked me if I was in mourning. I thought that was an odd question. They said that I was wearing all black. Actually, I was wearing a black jacket and dark blue jeans. I do not own a lot of clothes in bright colours. Michelle Obama takes chances with her wardrobe that I could never take.

For some odd reason about 90% of my summer wardrobe is black. That is not a good thing as black attracts heat. Not only is my wardrobe black, but also my bags, jewellery and shoes. I thought I had passed that phase in my life when I ONLY wore black. It must be an unconscious decision on my part.

I am not totally hopeless. I do own these cute Geox red shoes and purple Latico clutch.

One of A Kind Christmas Show 2008

My sister and I went to the One of a Kind Show on December 7, 2008 in Toronto. It was the last day of the show and I was hoping that it would not be too busy. We saw some great jewellery and recycled products. However, I was on the hunt for soap that I purchased at the Spring 2007 show from Skinlicious. The soap is handmade soap at a great price for 8oz bars - $6.00 a bar or 4 for $20.00. I also bought a pair of earrings from Manifest Design.

The following vendors also hand some great items. I made sure to pick up their business cards so I could check out their websites:

Mehoi - buttons, magnets, swing pads
Bathwerks - bath products
demo - handmade glycerin soap
Heather Buckmire - artisan jewellery and accessories
Klutch - handbags by hand
Rat Girl - hand drawn jewellery
LUprints - hand printed designs on textiles & clothing
Baggage - recycled leather handbags

The next show in Toronto will be from April 1-5  2009 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

Jewellery Box

Storage is a problem in my bedroom. A closet just for my bags would be nice. I am a person who likes to have things organized. I have bead necklaces that were in a plastic container for a long time. Not very attractive. I found this box at Winners for $9.99. Great price and pretty to look at. Now I have somewhere to put my necklaces. If only I placed them neatly in the box so they would not get tangled.