tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77810252176045230722024-02-07T12:39:02.621-06:00emmsgEM'son the tableEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-69864775086280920342010-09-19T11:05:00.003-05:002010-09-19T11:09:07.067-05:00More Hippo AdventuresDuring a recent photo shoot, Portia misplaced the recycled glass earrings.Luckily, she saw them in time, and avoided needing to touch up her pedicure!Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-73466050598155164812010-07-27T14:51:00.004-05:002010-07-27T15:22:37.984-05:00Have A Cup on OneWhat's not to love about a fabric coaster?Lightweight, washable, and easy to swap out as the seasons (or your mood) changes. Over a year ago, I purchased a bundle of fabric scraps (fat quarters), but I wasn't convinced as to what I was going to do with them. Well, now that I have some fabric coasters, I want to make some myself! What a great gift to give!What will make for a good fabric coasterEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-4311472041500837772010-07-16T20:41:00.003-05:002010-07-16T20:47:08.051-05:00A New StoreThere are just so many wonderful, handmade goods in this world! And if you live near me, or within driving distance...you need to check out this new bricks and mortar store, featured here:Mozy Rue Eco-CollectiveAnd if you don't live near Winnipeg, you can follow these artists in their new blog:Eco-Craft CollectiveOr - visit them in their on-line shops!Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-33299866219240711402010-07-07T17:12:00.008-05:002010-07-07T22:23:41.131-05:00Staying CoolOh the heat!Record heat waves are melting people across the country. Air conditioners buzz, water parks are full, and in my house, ice cream or slushy beverages are consumed daily.After a recent photo shoot, Portia needed to cool downAnd that got her to thinking...how could she stay cool?How about a lazy picnic, under a beautiful tree, cool and cozy on a fabulous picnic blanket?Like this one Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-66976096729364343612010-06-18T20:07:00.007-05:002010-06-18T21:35:29.960-05:00Portia's Pick #2She's back! Following a recent romp in the fresh green grass,Portia decided that it was time to start thinking about sun protection! Obviously, sun block is her number one defense against the damaging and harmful rays of the sun. But, sun block is an invisible fashion accessory: it's in style to wear it, but who knows about it?But a sun hat is smart and fashionable! Check out these flashy and Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-80559289887605547602010-06-01T15:12:00.006-05:002010-06-01T16:12:16.131-05:00Photo ShootWe did it - emms gEM's had their first photo shoot with a live model! Dressed in a wardrobe provided by Sew Dandee, Janelle rocked the gEM's we gave her to flaunt!Just like the Summer Necklace seen here!Portia, the gorgeous hippopotamus, is still on contract for everyday, up-close jewelry photos. We always have new, natural jewelry to show you, and love the addition of Portia. But we hope thatEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-73027681962432249042010-05-16T12:11:00.006-05:002010-05-16T12:38:21.705-05:00How to Clean Sterling Silver JewelryAh, silver. Gorgeous - when it's clean, and free of tarnish. Unless of course the piece of jewelry is made with oxidized silver, like the earrings below from five forty on EtsyBut what can you do when your bright and shiny silver is dull, and black?Clean it with baking soda, a piece of aluminum foil, and boiling water! It's simple and organic.1. line a container, a vessel that is deep enough Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-88842565209274959672010-05-08T20:42:00.004-05:002010-05-08T21:06:40.850-05:00Portia's First PickDid you know that unlike other hippo's, mother and daughter hippo's form a social bond?And when Portia wants to write her mom her note, she loves to use this personalized stationary:Custom Stationary from Paper in StyleThese notecards are made with 100% recycled cardstock AND they feature a hippo that looks just like Portia!Portia also includes a photo from her modeling portfolio, like this one Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-34486727911472048732010-05-01T21:14:00.003-05:002010-05-01T21:35:29.328-05:00Exciting News!After intense and exciting negotiations, I am pleased to announce that a new feature will be added to this blog! We were lucky to lock in the gorgeous and worldly Portia to model our jewelry, and now we have signed her for a blog exclusive! Portia's PicksCharming and all-things forward, Portia the hippo is excited to share her faves with you!Jewelry, art, vintage goodies, eco products and more!Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-13705969470584251952010-04-12T21:50:00.004-05:002010-04-12T21:59:01.084-05:00My New ModelI finally have a model for my jewelry!She definitely has some diva characteristics, and sometimes she just shrugs off the piece I want her to wear...but she does get the job done.In my relationship/contract with the new face of gEM's, I will continue to make my pieces for YOU...not for her model size. You are the one who wears my designs the best!But this little diva, Portia, has agreed to live Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-44457693111417424412010-03-31T20:32:00.004-05:002010-04-01T13:03:50.771-05:00Don't Forget Your Volume!Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-52536235537283940042010-03-26T13:20:00.005-05:002010-03-26T15:31:15.452-05:00Make a StatementStill hot this season - The Statement Necklace! Make it long, keep it short, dress it up, play it down, to flower, or not to flower...just wear one!Starting in the lower right corner:Spring Flower Statement Necklace in Pink white and Lilac $96Shades of Blue - A Vintage Statement Bib Necklace$149Spring Beauty repurposed vintage statement necklace$125Rest Awhile, Butterfly - Necklace $35Frindge Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-20837121532306784132010-03-22T11:43:00.003-05:002010-03-22T11:55:49.583-05:00The Scribble Group Has a NEW Project!A new project is currently being listed on The Scribble Group !The art pieces for sale in the Scribble Group shop have been created by a group of Etsy artists (some pieces are group collaborations, and some are individual), and are sold to the public with proceeds going to a designated charity.The NEW project is entitled the "Rip Off Project". Participating artists were randomly given the shop Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-20004936814907973432010-03-12T20:32:00.002-06:002010-03-12T20:36:25.907-06:00Green is HotThe season is changing! The snow is melting!I was able to get outside today - no jacket required - and get a few gorgeous product shots of some of my new pieces.Spring is in the air - so why not wear green?Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-39741413278286967572010-03-11T20:29:00.000-06:002010-03-11T20:31:16.126-06:00A Couple of ShortsEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-35342862657172397292010-02-24T12:45:00.003-06:002010-02-24T12:54:01.929-06:00More Olympic WearHow can I NOT mention the Olympic Curlers from Norway?This is a sport dominated by black pants (and sometimes skirts and tights if you are Colleen Jones from Canada). An official Canadian Curling Rule book states that competitors MUST wear the same style of black pant throughout an entire competition. This fall, that lead a young Manitoban team to wear their "pajama pants" for warm up, and thenEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-85312784445197990822010-02-18T20:30:00.005-06:002010-02-18T21:35:37.325-06:00Oh CanadaMaybe you aren't interested in sport, but I imagine that you know that the Olympics are dominating the airwaves, the internet, and print these days. The Olympic Games provide a wealth of post topics, none of which I'm interested in sharing with you. Medal counts, safety, fitness, Olympic Spirit, world and Olympic records and the history of the game are for someone else to discuss.But what aboutEmmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-21518827939406529452010-02-02T20:41:00.004-06:002010-02-02T20:44:39.920-06:00You Can Wear it All!Turquoise shell beads for the glam in you...rustic Robbles wood wedges for the nature in you<!--Session data--><!--Session data-->Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-25295186012075913122010-01-21T15:49:00.011-06:002010-01-21T16:42:52.740-06:002010's Colour Pantone's Colour for 2010:Turquoise 15-5519Inviting. Luminous.Serene yet invigorating.Exciting yet tranquil.Elegant in silk, fun in cotton.Where can you get some turquoise...other than on a tropical vacation?A chic wallet from LauraBucciOne-of-a-kind art from emmartsExquisite earrings from nancywallisdesigns <!--Session data--><!--Session data--><!--Session data-->Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-69573659403523073372010-01-13T14:39:00.007-06:002010-01-13T15:34:22.846-06:00I want to share my collection of bags with you: my collection of Paisley Baby bags that I have bought on Etsy.comFrom the top right:1. Wet Bag2. Overnighter Cosmetic Bag3. Daytripper Cosmetic Bag4. Cell phone pouch5. Slim Cosmetic Bag6. Bamboo HandbagPaisley Baby isn't just for babies! Yes, the shop is full of bibs, hooded towels, and *NEW* wash cloth sets - all for a stylish baby! But Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-15463929371757763852009-12-29T18:22:00.006-06:002009-12-29T18:26:45.787-06:002010<!--Session data-->Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-68832980358403712632009-12-15T16:35:00.002-06:002009-12-15T16:37:31.818-06:00The SongThe hair. The clothes. The voices. The BEST Christmas song.<!--Session data--><!--Session data-->Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-62537683829499208632009-12-10T20:39:00.008-06:002009-12-10T21:00:12.638-06:00A Quick TripgEM's in Geneva, SwitzerlandgEM's in Athens, GreecegEM's in Winnipeg, CanadagEM's in Kitchener, Canada<!--Session data-->Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-54885195089087851692009-12-02T19:34:00.005-06:002009-12-02T19:56:11.876-06:00Lightbox LessonsSince I joined Etsy, I have been trying to improve my product photos. I believe that a great photo is necessary and important to on-line shoppers: colours, textures, and angles make it easier for an on-line shopper to take the purchasing plunge.And good photos also help you get "discovered" for Treasuries and maybe even Gift Guides!I have searched for suitable backgrounds and props for my Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781025217604523072.post-74382410741372598672009-11-30T17:09:00.003-06:002009-11-30T17:14:48.468-06:00holiday shopping Part 1<!--Session data-->My Etsy ShopGet your holiday shopping started (or finished, for you lucky ones!) here. From now until December 6, 2009, I am offering 15% off your purchase (before shipping). PLUS if you spend over $20 (before shipping and discount) you will receive a free gift. When you make your purchase, please specify RED or GREEN in the message to seller box, for your free gift!Emmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132995015553920569noreply@blogger.com0