Spotlight On: Designs by Cher

If you're looking for something fresh and unique, stop by Designs by Cher on Etsy.

Cher offers a wide range of jewelry featuring sterling silver, semi-precious stones, and copper.

Framed in Floral Travertine Stone Necklace

Which camp are you in, Camp Jacob, or Camp Edward? These bracelets, based on the Movie New Moon from the Twilight series are more than charming!

Camp Edward, Bella's Charm Bracelet

Camp Jacob, Bella's Charm Bracelet


Cher has more than just finished jewelry pieces in her shop. Jewelry designers can also find handmade findings, clasps, and connectors with a bit of a twist (or swirl).

Hand Forged Antique Copper Large 'S' Clasp

What will you find when you visit Designs by Cher? I bet it will be something special!

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Designs by Cher is a fellow member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET)- a collective of top quality jewelry designers on Etsy. Other items from JET members can be found on Etsy by using the search term JETTEAM at the top of Etsy's home page.

Spotlight On: Brooke Scarborough Jewelry Designs

Get ready for a treat. Brooke Scarborough of Brooke Scarborough Jewelry Designs is one very talented jewelry designer.

I love Brooke's keen sense of style and composition in her work. A kindred spirit, Brooke has a background in interior design. Her balance of color and geometry are certainly to be desired in her Lemon Quartz Bubble Earrings.

This heart pendant is made of fine silver and hangs from a hand-forged chain with hand forged S-clasp. Stunning!

But THIS is so yummy! Her Lemon Meringue Pie necklace is dessert for the eyes.

All of Brooke's jewelry can be seen at her shop on Etsy, BrookeJewery and in local San Diego shops. Treat yourself to these delicious baubles!

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BrookeJewelry is a fellow member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET) - a collective of devoted top-quality jewelry designers on Etsy. Other items from JET members can be found on Etsy by using the search term JETTEAM at the top of Etsy's home page.

Spotlight: Vandiva Fashion Jewelry

If your feeling a bit low after the long winter, here's a little something to cheer you up. Vandiva is a wonderful jewelry shop on Etsy run by a mother, Angelika, and her daughter, Vanessa.

At first look, I was amazed by all the yummy gemstones. They look good enough to eat, especially this Easter Gemstone Necklace that reminds me of jelly beans! Perfect with Easter just around the corner.

Vandiva has a variety of styles for all tastes. One of my absolute favorites is this one.

A prehistoric fossil that looks oh, so modern. A natural moment in time, preserved for an eternity.

Vandiva also has a whimsical side. This mink fur ring comes in both pink and black and is so much fun!

Angelika, a professional language translator by day, is a woman of many talents. Aside from the gorgeous jewelry at Vandiva, Angelika also has another shop devoted to handbags and clutches. Ma Belle Cherie offers beautiful clutches in contemporary patterns, as well as some in leather, or covered in tiny handmade fabric flowers. They are a stunning addition to an everyday outfit or even a wedding or bridesmaid gown.

I hope you stop by Vandiva and Ma Belle Cherie and pick up something beautiful for yourself or a friend.

**Vandiva and Ma Bell Cherie are fellow members of the Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET)- a collective of devoted top-quality jewelry designers on Etsy. Other items from JET members can be found on Etsy by using the search term JETTEAM at the top of Etsy's home page.

Things I Love: Gold Jewelry

We are nearing spring time and, for the new season, I have been adding something very different to my jewelry collection. Gold.


Now, I'm typically one of those people that swear they like nothing but silver jewelry. I can't explain my addiction to gold jewelry lately, except maybe that the winter has been long and I'm yearning for warmth and sunshine.

Gold Paisley Pendant Necklace with Pearl Accent

Many of my new pieces are done with gold filled and gold plated elements, mixed with pearls, glass, or other metals.

Gold Leaf Earrings

A common accent color among these pieces is a soft spa blue. I love the look and adding a bit of something blue gives it a fresh, light aspect. I think many of these pieces would look great on a bride or her bridesmaids for an elegant contemporary wedding.

Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace




Butterfly Verde Filigree and Gold Double Necklace layered with

Vintage Inspired Gold Filigree Bluebird Necklace

Filigree is also another latest obsession of mine. In some pieces, I've combined gold filigree and antique brass to which I've given a verdigris patina.

Gold and Verde Filigree Necklace with Crystal Tear Drop

The color combination is to-die-for! Look how the verdigris patina jumps off the gold chain. Am I the only one drooling right now?

Butterfly Verde Filigree and Gold Double Necklace

Matte Gold Leaf and Green Quartz Nugget Necklace

I've also combined gold with some semiprecious stones. I love the juxtaposition of gold, with it's elegant allure, against the natural semiprecious stone.

Amazonite and Gold Bauble Necklace

All of the gold jewelry you see here is presently available in my shop, LittleBrownBird on Etsy.

Winter Wonderpup!

My poor puppy! Welcome to winter in Illinois, Maizy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

It's Christmas! Hope your holiday is filled with joy and candy canes. And if your family is anything like mine on Christmas, those candy canes had better be garnishing a bottomless peppermint martooni!

Maizy's first Christmas

Maizy and I, and her new little stuffed reindeer, wish a very merry Christmas to you and yours. Try not to kill each other.

Things I Love: Vintage Elegance

I have started to list some vintage items in my shop. Things that I have special memories from my childhood, many items dating from the 1940's, 50's, 60's, and 70's that I'm sure will find new life in a new home.

This item, already sold, is a gorgeous Seth Thomas chime clock.

I have just listed a set of two beautiful vintage crystal hurricane lamps. They date back to the 1940's and have been in my family since that time. They put out a soft light that adds the most interesting ambience to the room with their etched shades and prism crystals dangling below.

I sure hope they find a loving home!

I have many vintage items that will start appearing in my shop, Little Brown Bird, including jewelry, housewares, home decor, and fashion items. Keep checking back or subscribe to my shop feed to get updates as they occur. (Shop feed button is in the right column of my shop home page)