Kicking off 2010 by Helping the Friendly Kitchen of Concord, NH

The Etsy Angels were super busy in 2009 raising almost $1500 for various charities during the year. We've decided to stick with smaller, local charities as they need our help the most. Many of these smaller charities rely solely on local support and volunteers. We want to help make a difference for those in need.

During January 2010, the Etsy Angels Team will work together to raise money for the Friendly Kitchen of Concord, New Hampshire. Purchasing items from participating Angels' Shops allow portions of proceeds to benefit this very worthy organization.


A little information about the Friendly Kitchen (taken from the organization's website, http://www.thefriendlykitchen.org/ )

The Friendly Kitchen has one purpose -- to feed the hungry. We are the only soup kitchen in the Concord, New Hampshire area. Anyone who comes to our door is welcome – without question or qualification. Since the Friendly Kitchen first began in 1980, it has served over 600,000 meals and has seen a steady increase in guests from year to year.

Located in Hope House, at 14 Montgomery Street in Concord, the Friendly Kitchen serves an evening meal every day and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Friendly Kitchen is run almost entirely by volunteers and it relies on donations from individuals and businesses to pay its expenses. Most of the food is donated by individuals, food drives, area businesses, the NH Food Bank, the Capital Regional Food Program, the Community Action Program, and from the volunteer serving groups.

Friendly Kitchen of Concord, NH is the chosen charity submitted by Tigerlily Studio

http://www.tigerlilystudio.etsy.com

Please visit our current Promotional Forum Thread for details, info on how YOU can help, and to see the participating Angels' Shops on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6390817


Hugs!
Amanda & Mona

Happy New Year! It's 2010!!

An end to a decade, and a new one begins...

Chloe Boutique had a pretty successful year in 2009.



I had the honor of designing jewelry for two weddings...one of which is a close friend's daughter. Not only did I make the Bride's jewelry, but also her Bridesmaids earrings, the Bride's Mother's necklace, and the Brides Mother-in-Law's necklace and earrings! The wedding was gorgeous, and took place in Gulf Shores, Alabama last August.

Chloe Boutique has been on Etsy for just over two years, and had 451 sales at the end of 2009.
ArtFire is still in it's Beta stage, but Chloe Boutique finished the year with 11 sales. We're hoping that ArtFire really takes off, and that we have more sales there! ArtFire promises to be a great selling venue for handmade items!



Chloe Boutique has extended its line to include a Louisiana-Fleur de Lis section. Wow! This line has been HOT! I've sold over 30 Fleur de Lis inspired necklaces and earrings!!!

Chloe Boutique displayed jewelry in the Teacher's Lounge at Woodlawn Elementary School in September. The teachers loved the jewelry!!! As a "thank you", I donated $75 from my proceeds to the school.

In early December, Chloe Boutique was at the First Annual Downtown Christmas Market in Monroe. We had a great turn out despite the cold weather, and numerous events going on that same day!

We were featured in several blogs, Etsy Treasuries and even a local publication in 2009. Some of the blogs include Handmade Louisiana, Stitches n Cotton, Crafts By Chris, and Beaded Tail. I was featured in Panache Magazine, a local magazine in Monroe, LA in December!

And, last but certainly not least, Chloe Boutique was being sold in a local shop, The Gingerbread House in West Monroe, LA!!! They've requested to carry some of my Fleur de Lis pieces during 2010!!! I hope that it really takes off for me :)

Happy New Year, and may you all be blessed with love and joy!!

Hugs,
Amanda

~Clearance Sale~ November 15-21

Tis the Season for a Clearance Sale!!!


Clearance...just in time for the Holidays! Gift-giving made easy!!!

Check out my Clearance Section on Etsy! Find great deals on earrings, bracelets, and necklaces! Up to 40% off!!!

~~Great Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers!!!!

Hurry, Sale ends Saturday, November 21st!!

Here are a few things I have to offer for Clearance!!

Spearmint Bliss Necklace and Earrings Set (Pearls, Chalcedony, Vintage Beads): Was $88, Now ONLY $60!!

Springtime Moss Dangle Earrings (Moss Jasper): Was $15.00, Now ONLY $11!!

Floral Splendor Necklace (Karen Hill Tribe Silver and Labradorite): Was $52, Now ONLY $30!!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Amanda; Chloe Boutique~~

Fall is in the Air, and the Air is Cooling Down!

HAPPY FALL!!!



I LOVE Fall. I love EVERYTHING about Fall. I love the vibrant colors that the leaves turn. I love the smells of the forest. I love fresh hot apple cider. I love spicy cinnamon. I love pumpkins and gourds. I love the smell of all of these things as they blow by in a gentle breeze. I love the crisp morning air, and the revitalizing cool evening air. I love football season. I love scarves, sweaters, and fleeces. I love boots. I love burnt orange, Indian red, olive green, chocolate brown, golden yellow and deep maroon.

Come visit my online jewelry shop, Chloe Boutique, for some fabulous fall-inspired handcrafted jewelry, made by me!

Click on any of the jewelry pictures to go to their listing on Etsy!


















Now through Saturday, November 14th, enjoy FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE...yes, this includes International Shipping! Shipping charges will be refunded to you via PayPal once payment is received. Thanks!

New Moon...Coming Soon!

New Moon, the highly anticipated sequel to Twilight, will hit theaters as early as 12:01 am, Friday morning, November 20th!

I must admit to being late in joining this "bandwagon". But, doesn't the saying go something like this, "it's better late than never"??

Let me just tell you a little story. About a year and a half ago, or maybe even longer, my best friend, Jen, told me about this "Twilight Series" that kept her up half of the night reading! I just thought she was silly, as usual! I asked her what they were about, and she replied, "vampires". Ok. End of story for me. I wasn't interested in the least bit! For anyone who knows me, I'm a big scaredy cat! I don't like anything with violence, blood, gore, or anything that jumps out and tries to scare the audience. Just not for me! And, vampires equal blood. Right?

This past April, I went to visit Jen in sunny Florida; a place Edward would NEVER dare go. She "made" me watch the movie. Never having read the Saga, I thought the movie was quite ridiculous. Between Edward running like the speed of light through the forest, and stopping a van with only his hand, I wasn't sure how this movie was gonna go!

During the last few months, many people I had spoken to about the Saga and the movie thought I must have been on another planet for the past few years. "What? You've never read the Twilight Series?"

One day I was with my friend Erin at T.J. Max, moving towards the checkout line when I saw the series on the shelf. I thought, "what the heck, I'll give it a try". I couldn't be disappointed, could I?? After all, I've only heard RAVING reviews! Glad I did as I've been hooked, some might even say obsessed, ever since! I've re-watched the movie and have a better appreciation for it!

I just finished New Moon this past Sunday, and Eclipse should be on my front porch when I get home from work (ordered Sunday night from Amazon.com). I can barely stand the anticipation and excitement of New Moon coming out in theater!!!!
I actually tried to get tickets for the Midnight premier of the show, but all 5 showings were sold out here :( I then tried to purchase my tickets in advance for Friday night's showings...they were sold out too! So, I settled for tickets for the 4:15pm showing. It'll be dark when the movie is over!

Actually an early birthday present from two of my best friends, Jen and Erin, I received this lovely set in the mail today. Just in time for the movie!
Bella Turquoise Bracelet and Moonstone Ring Set



These gorgeous pieces were handcrafted by Connie of Illuminating Designs on Etsy.
She did a fantastic job capturing the "true" look of the turquoise bracelet and moonstone ring that Bella wears in the movie!


And, just today I snagged up a Treasury on Etsy...totally inspired by Twilight and New Moon!
Please check it out!
New Moon...Coming Soon!! Treasury

So, for all you Twilight fans out there, Enjoy the Movie! I know I will!

~~Amanda~~