Shop Spotlight :: Uncommon Goods

I'm so excited to share with you a fabulous online shop called UncommonGoods! "UncommonGoods is an online marketplace offering creatively designed, high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. At UncommonGoods, we believe that creativity and the expression of individuality represent two great human treasures. We have set out to create a business that makes uncommon goods accessible to everyone." They focus on selling handmade, recycled and organic products by supporting independent artists to small manufacturers who create products in a more socially and environmentally responsible manner.

What I love most is their beautiful selection of unique jewelry - you're guaranteed to find something amazing, whether it's for yourself or as a gift to someone special. Many of the pieces they sell are handmade, like the sweet little diamond arrow necklace they so generously sent me (see below)! And if you're looking for personalized jewelry, they have many great options as well. I'm in LOVE with the custom baby footprint necklace and would adore wearing one with my baby's footprints (I'm due in August with baby #2!). Isn't it the sweetest thing? They also have one with hand prints.

I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces to share with you. Which ones are catching your eye? Click here to visit the shop, where they sell much more than just jewelry (like art, home goods, gifts...). Enjoy and happy shopping!

SHOP THESE PIECES

a. personalized love birch cuff | b. stacking ring | c. custom baby footprint necklace | d. energy circle ring

e. calla lily earrings | f. hammered cuff | g. trinity wooden cuff | h. diamond arrow necklace

A snapshot of me wearing the beautiful diamond arrow necklace, which was

designed by mother and daughter team, Cindy and Avril Joffe. It's handmade with 18K gold vermeil, featuring a beautiful sparkly diamond at the head of the arrow. It was created to "inspire you to pave the way to your true north." I get so many compliments whenever I wear it! Handmade in the USA. 

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This was a sponsored post by UncommonGoods. All thoughts and opinions are my own! 

Etsy Shop Discovery :: Rebel by Fate

I love discovering new shops on Etsy, don't you?! Rebel by Fate had the bracelet (in the first photo) featured on the front page, which is how I ended up finding their fabulous little shop. The first thought that came to mind when viewing the personalized bracelet was, I'm going to order one of these with Luke's name (my 14-month old son and little love of my life!). Their tag line is Modern Handmade Bohemian Jewelry, which perfectly describes their unique collection of goods! What other Etsy shops are you loving these days?

[PERSONALIZED BRASS ARROW BRACELET]

[HYPNOSIS TURQUOISE NECKLACE]

[ETERNITY CROSS BRACELETS PAIR]

[HAND CUT ARROW BRACELETS]

[FEATHER HAND CUT BRASS NECKLACE]

[TURQUOISE DANGLE EARRINGS]

ALL IMAGES VIA ETSY SHOP REBEL BY FATE

Giveaway: Stunning ExVoto Vintage Necklace!

Who doesn't love a gorgeous piece of jewelry? Especially if it's one of those special pieces that really "makes" an outfit and catches people's attention. Well, that pretty much describes the entire collection of ExVoto Vintage jewelry! They offer the most incredibly unique line of jewelry, created by revamping pieces that are discarded, left behind, and forgotten, elevating them into one-of-a-kind jewelry statements.

The gals at ExVoto Vintage were so sweet to send me a very special necklace, which I blogged about here, and I absolutely love it. Now they're giving you the chance to win a necklace of your own! 

The Prize: The 33" Graham Necklace with Turquoise Stones and Blackforest Medal, valued at $259!

How to Enter: It will only take a moment - all you have to do is follow ExVoto Vintage on Pinterest and you'll be entered! (No need to leave a comment here).

Giveaway Ends: on Monday, March 4th and the winner will be announced on March 5th.

Bonus: To receive a special discount code for 20% off your order, email them at info[at]exvotovintage[dot]com with the subject Belle Maison Reader Giveaway.

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A few more beautiful pieces from ExVoto Vintage...

View the entire ExVoto Vintage line here!

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New Discovery: Ex Voto Vintage

Today I'm excited to introduce an amazing company called Ex Voto Vintage! Ex Voto jewelry takes pieces discarded, left behind and forgotten, and revamps them, elevating them into one-of-a-kind jewelry statements. Founder and creative genius Elizabeth Adams is an artist that has always had an appreciation for antiques. "My appreciation of art, antiques, and blessings of encouragement are all represented in Ex Voto jewelry."

 For those of you who have a weakness for unique vintage finds - whether it be furniture, clothing or jewelry - you'll definitely fall in love with this line. And I can tell you this first hand because a few weeks ago, a sweet little package arrived at my doorstep with the most beautiful necklace inside and a personal note from Elizabeth herself. As a thank you for her gift to me, I am sharing with you all how lovely Ex Voto Vintage is and truly hope you check out their shop! The entire collection is made in the USA and their gold-plating is 2-3 times the US standard thickness. Also, a portion of proceeds from all sales goes to The Cure Starts Now Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research!

 {My favorite new piece of jewelry - the Jessica Necklace with Mollie Locket; featuring a 21″ necklace with hand-wrapped grey freshwater pearls and vintage crystal with mixed chain styles. LOVE IT!}

{It fits perfectly! Such a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down}

{Inside the special locket is a sweet little note that reads "All is Well." A different, hand-selected blessing is available inside each locket of Ex Voto}

{A few of my favorite things from their shop, clockwise from left: Lulu Necklace; Classic Gold Necklace with Suede Tassel; Jessica Necklace; 8" Graham Bracelet; Edinburgh Antique Key Necklace Click here to view the entire collection. A very special thanks to Elizabeth and her team! xoxo}

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 IMAGE SOURCES: 1-3 TAKEN WITH MY iPHONE; IMAGES IN COLLAGE FROM EXVOTOVINTAGE.COM

Inspiration Snapshot: Jewlery Wall

I'm forever trying to find the best way to organize my jewelry, especially necklaces! I came across this fabulous photo on Apartment Therapy, originally from Lucky Magazine. Such a simple and artsy way to
organize and display your jewels so you can always see your options! I also noticed the small dishes filled with bracelets - another great idea. The styled perfume looks amazing. How do you organize your jewelry?

{IMAGE VIA APARTMENT THERAPY}

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New Etsy Shop: Coco and Toast

Happy Friday! Today I'm excited to introduce you to a brand new Etsy shop called Coco and Toast, featuring gorgeous handmade jewelry created by Erin Villegas, who also happens to be one of my best friends :)  Erin has an amazing eye for fashion and style, especially when it comes down to the small (but very important) details of accessories and shoes. She has a serious passion for beautiful things, especially jewelry, which is why she decided to launch her own little Etsy shop. "Jewelry, to me, is the finishing piece of any fabulous outfit, and adds that super special personal touch," says Erin. Each piece is carefully crafted using high-quality materials and I've rounded up some of my favorites share with you. To view her entire collection, which she updates often with fabulous new pieces, click here. And Erin was so sweet to offer Belle Maison readers an exclusive 10% discount on all orders! Just use coupon code MODERNCHIC upon checkout to redeem. With Christmas right around the corner, Coco and Toast might be the perfect place for you to get some shopping out of the way (think friends, your sister, co-workers...).  Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend! xoxo - Julie

{Gold Filagreed Hand of Fatima with Blue Jade Bead Bracelet}

{Lilac Moroccan Jade Pendant Gold Necklace}

{Gold Evil Eye Necklace}

{Delicate Gold Black Jade Pendant Bracelet}

{Sterling Silver Evil Eye Necklace}

{Super Chic Gold Olive and Brown Feather Earrings}

And the Winners of the Vivre.com Giveaway are....

A big THANK YOU to Vivre for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway! And thank you so much to all of you who posted a comment - I truly enjoyed reading each and every one of your answers! It was so much fun learning about all of your summer "must-haves." Several more fabulous giveaways coming soon, stay tuned :)
{Holly and Charlotte...please email me to claim your jewels and let me know which color you'd like (there are 3 choices for each piece. Congratulations!}

I'm signing off early today to get a head start on a day of serious bargain shopping for furniture and accents to use in the charity design project I'm working on all month. I'll have more updates to post next week on my progress so far :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend! What do you have planned? xoxo - Julie

Reader Giveaway! Fabulous Jewels from Vivre.com

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH. 

I haven't hosted a giveaway in quite a while, so when the amazing team at Vivre asked me if I wanted to offer my lovely readers a chance to win something from their shop, I accepted immediately! And the best part?! They're giving away a prize to TWO lucky winners! Here are the giveaway details:

Please answer this question: what are 2 of your must-have items for summer and why? After you answer the question,  be sure to take a moment to visit Vivre.com. They have a beautiful selection of jewelry, bags, accessories and more...I'm in love with about 100 things! One winner will receive the Agate Necklace and the other will receive a pair of the Burnished Earrings (choose from three colors for each item). The winners will be selected and announced on Wednesday, June 8th. Vivre ships internationally so the contest is open to everyone! Best of luck and have fun :) 

{WIN ME! Agate Necklace in Fuchsia, Purple or Blue; $115 Value}

{WIN ME! Burnished Earrings in Amethyst, Emerald or Lapis; $95 Value!}

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH.

Jewelry Storage Issues Solved

I've blogged about creative ways to store and hang jewelry before - it seems to be an ongoing issue with me! I just can't seem to find a good way to store my necklaces without having them get tangled up or a way to display my earrings so I can see what I actually have. I stumbled across a bunch of jewelry stands, cute bowls, and figurines via Urban Outfitters and love the wide variety they offer. What do you you do with your jewelry? Please share any creative tips!

All of the above can be found via Urban Outfitters.

Storage Challenge: Jewelry

Raise your hand if you have a difficult time storing & displaying your jewelry so that it looks decent and you can actually see what you have without having to dig around and untangle a mess of metal! I currently have my necklaces hanging from an over-the-door towel rack on the back of my bathroom door...not exactly the classiest way to display my jewels! And my earrings and rings are crammed in an old jewelry box from the 7th grade! I did a little research to see what creative storage solutions are out there and found some DIY projects as well as ready-made jewelry displays. How do you store your jewelry? Please enlighten us if you have tips or any other creative ideas!

a) angel earring stand from lunares home; b) aluminum jewelry tree via uncommon goods; c) manzanita jewelry tree from lunares home.

d) love this idea! store your jewels in vintage teacups, bowls and saucers! images found via decor amor blog.

e) a simple and creative way to showcase your goods, found on apartment therapy.

f) emmett jewelry tree from pottery barn.

g) a very original way to store jewelry - literally turn it into a piece of art! image courtesy of reveling in the ordinary blog.

h) i adore the new lux jewelry box from west elm! available in a white or pool blue lacquered finish.

Lisa Leonard Designs

I'm in LOVE with Lisa Leonard Designs! This is an amazing source for unique gifts to give mom, sister, baby, spouse...or anyone else special to you. "Our handmade jewelry is meaningful, unique and perfect for everyday. Each piece is hand-cut, hammered, antiqued and polished sterling silver." I only wish I had discovered Lisa's gorgeous jewelry a few weeks ago to order something in time for my mom and sister for Mother's Day! (I think she has a 2 week lead time for most items). Enjoy browsing through all of her beautiful creations and be sure to visit her website to see much much more!

FAMILY TREE NECKLACE

MAMA NECKLACE

SISTER NECKLACE

KEY TO MY HEART NECKLACE

MY HEART NECKLACE

CUSTOM STERLING RING

LOVEBIRD NECKLACE

LARGE INITIAL BRACELET

BABY'S FIRST SPOON

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