What I’ve Hearted This Week: Pretty Little Things in Pink and Red

I know Valentine’s Day is still a few weeks off, but for some reason it keeps popping up everywhere. So, why fight it? Here are three sweet things I’ve found that speak Heart Day to me.


These whimsical hearts can be found at Trieste Prusso (here). I just love the little hand carved figures in this shop!


Lisa Racine is a dear friend—and her craftsmanship is outstanding. You can find more of her pretties here.

I’m not usually much for heart-carved gemstones, but this ring, by Madelynn at One Garnet Girl, was so precious I had to include it. Check out Madelynn’s other rings, especially the ones with the large stones, here.

Blog Round Up

On the Beach by Jo of Gemheaven

This week we're all getting back into the swing of things again after the Holidays ~ here's what we've been up to ~

Brandi ~ has chosen a beautiful colour palette and craving spring

Anna-Karin is getting used to new sounds in her house ..

Peg has joined the Ring AWeek  so check out her first installment

Jo of Jojobell has started listing her latest pieces.

Jo of Gemheaven is showing a touch of Labradorite

What we have made this week

1^st Row ~ Gemheaven Jewellery,  Jojobell,  Jewels by L Designs

2^nd Row ~ Jojobell,  Gemheaven Jewellery, Jojobell

3^rd Row ~ Jewels by L Designs,  Modeste Parisienne,  Gemheaven Jewellery

4^th Row ~ Jojobell,  MsBelle,  Black Daisy Designs

5^th Row ~ Gemheaven Jewellery, Modeste Parisienne,  Gemheaven Jewellery

6^th Row ~ MsBelle,  Jewels by L Designs,  Catie’s Blue

What I’ve Hearted This Week: Sweet, Sweet-Smelling Locket

I admit, I have not perused Etsy for a while. The holidays sort of took over my life and I was surrounded by food and presents and girls and Christmas trees and ... well, at least there was one Christmas tree.

Today, however, this lovely locket caught my attention and I wanted to share it with you. It comes in two beautiful patterns, and I’m leaning toward the floral one myself. You can find more pretty things at Illuminated Perfume.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas ...

The Etsy's Best Kept Secrets Team wishes all  our followers a wonderful Christmas and New Year  ~ we'll be back in January to show off some wonderful secrets!

Some of us have been talking about what Christmas is celebrated in our families

Catherine of  Modesteparisienne
Laura of  Jewels by L designs 
Jo of gemheaven

Blog Roundup

Photo by cocoachuchu

It's not a dream - the holidays are actually upon us! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving last week, or enjoyed some time with your family. Here's what's been going on with us:

• Anna-Karin is decluttering her desk, and filling her shop with tons of lovely earrings.
• Jo's running a sale! Visit her blog for full details.
• Louise is playing in the snow!
• Katja's compiling her Christmas list...
• Sirpa's sharing her favorites.
• And Brandi's asking for feedback.

What have you been up to?

What we have made this week

1^st Row ~ Jewels by L Designs,  Black Daisy Designs, MsBelle, Made for an Angel

2^nd Row ~ Catie’s Blue, Gemheaven Jewellery, Jewels by L Designs, Modeste Parisienne

3^rd Row ~ Gemheaven Jewellery, Black Daisy Designs, Gemheaven Jewellery, Made for an Angel

4^th Row ~ Made for an Angel, Jojobell, MsBelle, Black Daisy Designs

5^th Row ~ Gemheaven Jewellery, Jojobell,  Catie’s Blue, Jewels by L Designs,

6^th Row ~ Catie’s Blue, Sirpa K Jewelry, Metalluxe, Modeste Parisienne

7^th Row ~ Modeste Parisienne, Made for an Angel, Sirpa K Jewelry, Ms Belle