Etsy Treasury: Sweet Summer

Having an item from Rappaccini's Garden featured on an Etsy Treasury always makes my day- especially one so beautiful as this...

Sweet Summer by katherynne

What an interesting balance of color, mossy green blending into aqua, with clusters of tiny pink flowers. And what a clever layout- just look at those two opposing vessels in the middle (I'm in love with the Mr. Darcy proposal mug!). Beyond the thoughtful arrangement, each image and item is lovely on its own (I added several to my favorites). The selection is romantic, but also refreshing- that would be a sweet summer, wouldn't it? I'm deeply flattered that my piece was included.

The Spring Green Bracelet is still available in the shop, and I'll be adding some summery new items later this afternoon...

Dare to Dream: More is More

My wish list is starting to look like the tangled contents of a very luxe jewelry box. Each piece is an organic collage of rhinestones, mixed metallics, and curious specimens- all grafted together to form wild overgrown adornments. 

Amethyst Empress Necklace and Sapphire Garden Earrings by LuisFernando on Etsy, Melded Skull Ring (via The City Sage) and Layer Ring with Feather by Iosselliani, Skull & Flower Drop Earrings by Michael Spirito

A Bright & Busy Friday

It's a bright Friday in Berkeley, the kind that will tempt cubicled workers to sneak out and start the weekend just a few hours earlier. I'm impatient for the afternoon too- not to escape work, but to get to it! At about 3:45 the sunlight through our bay windows will turn a white dining table into my photographic studio for Rappaccini's Garden. Today I'll be styling new jewelry and vintage finds with a Spring Green theme. 

Many thanks to those of you who have participated in the Reader Survey that I posted yesterday. Your responses thus far have been illuminating! And, if you haven't already...

Enjoy your weekend friends- when you return here on Monday, there will be a giveaway waiting!

xoxo,

Elizabeth

Springing Forward at Rappaccini's Garden

The necklace I listed last night...

... happens to be the first item from Rappaccini's Garden featured in an Etsy Treasury! 

Doesn't this look like a lovely dream? Thanks to inameliart for including the Draping Foliage Necklace.

I'm back to blogging and back to beading. Rappaccini's Garden soon be bedecked in Spring blossoms- and those who follow on Facebook will always be the first to know when I add an item or trim a price.

Jingling Jewelry for the Holidays

If you're looking for something sparkly for your someone special (or yourself) this holiday season, be sure to stop by Rappaccini's Garden on Etsy...

There's still time to get a pretty piece shipped before Christmas, and be sure to stop by the Rappaccini's Garden facebook page for a special 15% off coupon code!

"Like" Rappaccini's Garden?

Did you know that Rappaccini's Garden has a facebook page? Click "Like" for updates when new pieces are posted. Facebook fans will be the first to know about holiday sales and special offers at Rappaccini's Garden!

Rappaccini's Garden: Grand Opening Discounts

I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday! Yesterday marked the Grand Opening of my new little Etsy shop, Rappaccini's Garden...

(From now on, you can see my recently posted goods in the Etsy gadget on my sidebar -->)

I've started things off with a small sampling of jewelry and housewares, but there's much more to come. I'll be adding new items daily!

As promised, I'd like to offer a discount to my readers and friends- from now until September 30th, you can receive up to 15% off of your first purchase at Rappaccini's Garden. 

You may take 5% off if you follow the One Must Shock the Bourgeois blog...

or 5% off if you're a fan of the Shock the Bourgeois page on Facebook...

or 5% off if you're following my tweets @ShockBourgeois on Twitter!

Follow on any 2 sites and receive 10% off, or go for all 3 and save 15%. Hurray!

To receive your discount, follow these instructions:

• Add the items of your choice to your shopping cart.
• Click "Checkout." 
• Enter your shipping address on the next page.
• Click "Final Review."
• In the "Message to Seller" field, list your usernames for Blogger, Facebook, or Twitter (or all three!), and your email address (so I can send you a revised invoice).
• Click "Commit to Buy."
• Stop there! I'll review your order and apply your discount- you'll receive a revised PayPal invoice from me via email.

Thanks to all for your encouragement and love- your comments have made my effort (and hand cramps and pricked fingers) worthwhile!

Happy Long Weekend!

I hope you all have exciting plans for Labor Day weekend! As for me, I'll be beading and typing as fast as my little fingers will allow- because there's only a few more days until I open the gates to Rappaccini's Garden on Etsy!

This photo from Vogue makes me think of Beatrice in the garden... quite the specimen, no?

I'll be listing items all day on Monday, so I'll have a full shop ready by the time you all get back from your vacationing! 

Thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement of my new project. As a token of gratitude, my lovely online friends can receive a special discount on purchases at Rappaccini's Garden during my grand-opening month. I'll give you the scoop on Tuesday!

Announcing my New Etsy Shop: Rappaccini's Garden

Dear Friends! With no more suspense (but a little more ado), allow me to present...

Rappaccini's Garden will feature vintage and handcrafted adornments for yourself and your home. The collection takes inspiration from the Gothic tale Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: a dark romance spiked with mad science and a poisonous flower.

Rappaccini's Garden will open on Etsy next Monday, September 6th!