Friday, June 12, 2009

It's the Love That Comes With It

I was entirely prepared to write a blog about an award a group of 15 people received, myself included. The recipients were to pass on the award to 15 new blogger's, of their choosing. I was to discovered these new blogs and report what was learned about each one. Quite pleased about receiving this award I took on the challenge with enthusiasm. I did my research for countless hours and had written and re-written the blog until my head hurt. I said to myself, "Anne, writing a blog shouldn't be hard work. It should be spontaneous and fun".

I thought it curious that my situation was mimicking my daughters life at this very time. She is a highly intelligent and attractive young lady but recently she has been having a difficult time assimilating with her peers. At home she is quick witted and humorous but at school she is introverted and shy, thus having a difficult time fitting in. She has her usual classmate friends but now she is in a different setting - a stage production with new faces and unfamiliar personalities. As I spoke with her this morning I realized I was trying to do that very thing. I wanted to fit in with a certain group of people that share a common thread - a radio program they follow.

In the latter part of 2008 a group of them participated in a live show and because I couldn't access the live portion of it I felt left out. My business took off leaving me little time if any to follow the show, so again I was distancing myself from this group I wanted to be part of.
As I listened to the advice I gave to my daughter I could hear my inner voice say "take my own advice." So here you have it. I have decided to feature 3 individuals that I have come to appreciate and befriend from the Etsy community and blogging world.

Back in November 2008 a lady by the name Amy of Brandi76662 added my shop to her "Hearts". As a courtesy I sent her back a thank you convo for doing so. Amy responded in kind and we began discussed things quite openly. A bond developed and now we are very good friends. I have never met any one person that has faced so many adversities as she has and remained optimistic and good hearted. Her cavalier approach to everything often lifted me to where I thought my dilemmas were inconsequential in comparison to hers. She has the most genuine an relaxed sense of humour that I can truly identify with. No holds barred and spoken from the heart.
This is one of the items that I like from her shop. If you send her a convo, tell her I said "Hi" :D




Pam, of Magdalenejewels is a lady that I have come to meet and like via the chat rooms and other blogs that I follow. She has a classy demeanour and always conveys herself as such. Very unassuming and eloquent are her convos to me. I recall her son opening a shop on Etsy and I "Hearted" it. He was featured in a previous blog (Hollywood Icons). Pam being passionate about her life and family sent me a thank you convo in which I could identified with and appreciated. To my great surprise she purchased two wristbands from my shop. I was thrilled. Thank you again, Pam. When I communicate with her I always feel as though I am chatting with an old friend, welcomed and understood as will any person who visits her shop. This is my favorite piece of jewelry from her shop and it depicts her beautifully.

Juliet - $48.00


The last of the ladies I am featuring is Delina of Glyptic, and yet another New Yorker. She has to be one of the sweetest young ladies I have ever had the privilege of conversing with. Her modesty is refreshing and she has the knack of making one feel important without effort. I made her a custom belt and bag and in appreciation of it (and payment) she sent me two gorgeous bracelets. Simply put she is a lovely and talented young lady and you really must visit her shop.


Please do check out these shops and let yourself experience the love that comes with it.
Anne ^i^

10 comments:

  1. I think this is a beautiful blog post - and I love that you chose to feature these shops!

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  2. The way you chose to pass on the award is wonderful. This is such a lovely post. I know Pam from our EtsyBloggers team and you described her perfectly. I haven't met the other two but enjoyed your introduction of them.

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  3. Thank you for your comments. It's easy to write about theses lovely ladies when it comes from the heart.

    Anne ^i^

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  4. Oh Anne, what a surprise to find such a beautiful feature in your blog about not only myself and my shop (and a little mention of Ryan!), but of the two other artists you featured - love the beautiful necklace by Glyptic. I am not familiar with her shop - but as another New Yorker, I will certainly have to visit her shop! Thanks again, it is not often when you accidentally come across that one person through a bried chat that turns into a nice friendship. Thank you again, and thanks for the kind works!

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  5. Such a nice post! And great items to feature :)

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  6. love the post and the beautiful jewelry.

    please email me at elegancebymode@bellsouth.net

    Thanks

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  7. Nice features and great jewelry!

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  8. What an enjoyable post! lovely jewelry and great write-up.

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  9. Wow! I am so more inclined to purchase from someone featured in a blog like this, knowing they go beyond being just a seller and that they showcase such qualities...

    Thanks for sharing, I'll be sure to check out these sellers!

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