Unicorn Necklace

The Legend of the Unicorn

Once upon a time in a kingdom far-far-away in the lands of the never-ending spring, a king sat in his golden throne and ruled his kingdom in perfect harmony. A person can feel nothing but exuberance at the sight of the magnificent castle in which the king and his daughter lived, the majestic atmosphere of the woods spread all around the castle, and last but not least – the overwhelming beauty of the princess. It was pure Heaven-on-Earth; there was nothing that could even possibly attain the perfection of this place. The beauty of the forest made it amazing, yet another thing made it imposing. In those woods lived creatures of time unknown and one of them was the most precious of them all… and was hunted for centuries for its magical horn – the beast known as a unicorn. One day a rumor started spreading. Someone saw a white creature with the looks of a horse, yet having a beautiful horn… and suddenly all men grabbed their knives and spears, their bloodlust and fierceness. The hunt had begun. While the king’s men were all setting torches on fire and sharpening their tools, the young princess was at her chamber, brushing her beautiful silky blond hair. She was the purest maiden in the whole kingdom with a heart as tender as a rose and a soul as clean as the water from the Fountain of Youth in the woods. She had an adventurous spirit and that day she decided to take a walk in the surrounding forests. Pushed by the desire to pick some fresh flowers, she left the castle and headed towards the woods. With all beauty of the trees and flowers and the crystal cleanness of the mineral springs she lost track of time and wandered around for hours and hours and suddenly, she was very deep into the woods. She started realizing that the woods were getting darker and darker and the trees were losing their beauty, the grass was dead and there were no animals around. She started getting scared and remembered a story heard long ago from her nanny, a story about the Dark Forest, deep inside the beautiful surrounding woods. Everyone believed it was just a legend, that it wasn’t a real place, but right at that moment she was thinking it over. “Could it be tr…” she couldn’t even finish her thought when tree branches started grabbing her legs and arms and taking her deeper and deeper into the forest... The creature was stepping lightly onto the grass, slowly moving between the trees, heading towards the little glade where she was lying unconsciously. As approaching, it saw the purity of the girl in front of him and slowly began to trust that innocent maid. When the unicorn got to her, he bent his neck down and looked at her beautiful face and slowly lied down next to her. After a while she woke up and firstly got a little scared, yet after looking at its harmless black eyes, she felt safe. Then the white beast stood up and let her get on its back and they both headed towards the castle. The princess was charmed by that creature’s innocence and nobility, by its graceful movements between the trees and its gentle steps on the grass – pure harmony. When they reached the castle and went inside the stone walls all of a sudden, a lot of armed people surrounded them and the unicorn started neighing and moving abruptly. The princess got down on the ground and started screaming and telling the men that this creature saved her life and brought her back to the castle. When the king came, she explained him everything that happened and he, while crying, told her that everyone had gotten worried about her. He hugged his precious daughter and looked at the terrified beast. Not until then he did realize that the unicorn is the purest and the most innocent creatures of them all. During the feast that night, it was pronounced that the unicorn is a sacred animal and it was forbidden hunting it. After saving the young princess, the beast left the castle and never got back. No one ever saw it again, but now all men knew the truth about the unicorn. Go to my Etsy site and enter code 35off2. Spend $40.00 or more and get 35% off your order. This is through October 31,2014!

Remember books?

Remember when you were excited to read a book?Not from an electronic device but an actual book!The places you imagined, the people you could see, developed feelings for the characters and their circumstances and wanted to explore!My favorite author was Stephen  King.I had all his books,slept with lights on at night and could never put them down!Books helped me to become a better student and love to learn about new things,new people,new cultures and places around the world!

Awesome picture!

Love this old time victorian picture of the holidays, fireplace in the background and simpler times, No one was in a hurry,family meant something and you cherished your loved ones. Funny how times have changed. With the holidays coming up again cherish your family not things! Cherish the life you have together not what you have for possessions!Possessions can be replaced but your loved ones can't.They deserve you this year not just another thing to take up space!

Gorgeous Photo Of Log Cabin And River

Love this picture of a serene cabin by water. Nothing nicer than being able to appreciate nature far away from the rest of the world. Reminds me of Door County,Wisconsin. I love the peacefulness, seeing all the trees,animals and water surrounding the area and just enjoying life at a slower pace!

Pictures I love

                                                                       First picture  is a gorgeous scene with moonlight, trees and gorgeous water. So peaceful and just wonderful! Second picture is the ideal place where I would love to live. The country with a barn full of horses, cows and various farm animals.Small lake or river close by for fishing or taking a boat ride just because!

My Favorite Movie Of All Time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

My favorite movie of all time is Somewhere In Time.I love the story,the concept and the characters.Excellent cast,gorgeous costumes that inspire my jewelry designs and love that defies all explanation and boundaries.Great movie with a wonderful leading lady and leading man.If you agree let me know.Let me know what kind of jewelry you would like to see made inspired from Somewhere In Time.I also love The Great Gatsby with Leonardo DiCaprio.The clothes,the jewelry and decadence of the era!

Love roses!

I have a love affair with roses.Not only the many different colors but the petals and their smell!They are the flower of romance and love.Different colors roses convey different meanings!

Red roses, as we think of them today, are the traditional symbol for love and romance. The modern red rose we are now familiar with was introduced to Europe from China in the 1800′s. However, the meanings associated with them can be traced back many centuries, even to some of the earliest societies. The color red itself evolved from an early primal symbol for life into a metaphor for deep emotion. In Greek and Roman mythology the red rose was closely tied to the goddess of love. Many early cultures used red roses to decorate marriage ceremonies and they were often a part of traditional wedding attire. Through this practice, the red rose became known as a symbol for love and fidelity. As the tradition of exchanging roses and other as gifts of affection came into prevalence, the red rose naturally became the flower of choice for sending the strongest message of love. This is a tradition that has endured to the present day.

The pink rose has always been associated with feelings of love and gratitude, but as evolving cultivation techniques have created a wider array of pink rose shades, the meanings attached to them have become more nuanced. It’s said that darker pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, while lighter pinks are associated with gentleness and admiration. All good stuff, which brings us back to the original point that you simply can’t go wrong with pink!

Suited to reverent occasions, the white rose is a fitting way to honor a friend or loved one in recognition of a new beginning or a farewell. Their pure color conveys respect, pays homage to new starts and expresses hope for the future.

Historically, the white rose symbolized innocence and purity, which is how it became associated with weddings and bridal bouquets. Way back in 14th-century England the white rose was the heraldic sign of the Duke of York who faced off with the red-rose Lancaster family, giving the renowned War of Roses its name. Today, the white rose has retained its associations with both pure love and formal ceremony, making it a many-purposed recognition of unions and ceremonial occasions, such as anniversaries, christenings and graduations.

New Addition To My Etsy Site

Purple cloisoone earrings with flowers on them that are white with red centers and green leaves!Flower shaped flowers spacers and hypoallergenic french hook earrings!Very pretty and very feminine.

New Addition To My Etsy Store

Large white diamond shaped glass beads with light pink round glass beads with large faceted white bead.Hypoallergenic french hook earring.Loads of sparkle and bling.Appropriate for school,work or special occasions!

Adding New Services

I am adding a new service to my site.My goal is to start designing jewelry for special occasions or parties.One of my new ventures is teaching you,your daugter, the party and party guests how to make your own jewelry set.Each mother daughter at a birthday party makes their set as a souvenir or keepsake.If you live in the Chicagoland area please email me with requested info.I provide all the supplies,teaching and even a tiara for the birthday girl!My other new venture is special occasions like weddings.Making jewelry for bridesmaids,mother of the bride,extended family members and the bride herself.You help come up with the design,colors,pendants,charms and look you want for your wedding!Never have to settle again for what you kind of want for something beautiful,unique and one of a kind!My goal is to expand my business to tailor to my customers needs and special occasions such as weddings,proms,dances,graduations and anniversaries!Please email me with requests for information!

New Addition To My Etsy Site

Small,medium and large diamond shaped glass beads in purple with large white glass bead separated by dark purple metal spacer with dark purple stones.The gold heart has intricate pattern on it.Gold french hook earrings are hypoallergenic.Lots of bling and very feminine!Perfect for Valentines Day,anniversary,birthday or just to say I love you!

Never too soon to start thinking about the holidays!Get the perfect gift from Beaded Elegance Boutique!

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My dream home surrounded by nature

Love this picture of a log cabin in the woods surrounded by gorgeous trees,mountains and water.I love nature and want to live in Wisconsin one day in the woods.Away from the city,from traffic and just admire nature all day.My dream is to have a shop in Fish Creek where I make and sell my beaded jewelry as well as host birthday parties!Spending my time creating my beaded jewelry,teaching others and consignment like sales from people I teach!Go to craft shows in Door County all year and run my shop as well as my online store!

Beautiful Green Earrings

https://www.etsy.com/listing/201325498/glass-beaded-green-circle-charm-earrings?

Forest green post earring holder on top of earring followed by forest green diamond shaped glass beads and round dark green circular glass beads.Green circle charms have forest green stone accents and dark green stone accents.This is a post earring that needs the backing to stay on your ear.Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!For pierced ears only!

Beaded Elegance Boutique now offers custom made jewelry sets for baseball teams,cheerleading teams,hockey teams,football teams and soccer teams.Each mother will get a jewelry set with necklace,bracelet and earrings!Matching your team colors,particular sport charms and specified lengths per necklace and bracelet!High school teams,middle school teams,little league,soccer leagues,football teams but especially cheerleading!Each cheerleader with her own set of matching jewelry to the uniform!Stand out from the crowd with beautiful jewelry that is customized for your team,mothers of players and fans!I will even personally attend games to sell the fan made jewelry customized to your team!I handle all set up,take down,take payments with credit cards and provide my own displays and canopy!

Purpose Of Flowers

I love flowers but especially roses!Flowers make the world seem so seem much brighter and prettier.Not only the different kinds of flowers but  the shape of the leaves,the textures and sizes of petals,the smells are wonderful and they bring other life to other creatures as well as trees!So never underestimate that flowers are amazing creations that make our world better!

Love roses and flowers!

Flowers add beauty to the world!My favorite flowers are roses!

Beautiful Picture

Saw this tonight and just had to share.I love the little girls hair with the flowers in it.Surrounded by gorgeous scenery!Love pictures that take me somewhere where the world feels alive!

Gorgeous Castle

Love castles and tales of far away lands. The colors in this picture along with the nature surrounding the castle is spectacular!I believe that the jewelry I create should be appropriate for a princess for all occasions or just to feel beautiful!Because even if your home is not a castle your always the queen!

Sold Necklace

Necklace that I sold at a craft show that I attended as a vendor. I loved the crown with all the matching beads to bring out the colors in the crown as well as the design on the crown.Who else thinks this was beautiful?Want another similar one made like it?

Donation set I made for a charity in 2013.Just wondering if anyone would like me add these kinds of sets to my beaded jewlery line.I could do the Chicago Blackhawks with a hockey puck,Chicago Bulls with basketball and Chicago White Sox with a black and white baseball glove.If you are looking for sets like this let me know.I will make a custom creation with necklace,bracelet and earring set for you for special occasions or the upcoming holidays!Just let me know the colors,logos if any and length needed for the bracelet and necklace!I love interacting with my customers!So if you need custom creations for your childs team or sport please let me know!I will follow all football teams,baseball teams and basketball teams!Beaded Elegance Boutique wants to help you make the holidays,special occasions or just to say thank you more special!

Movie still from Bed Of Roses

Love the movie Bed Of Roses.It reminds me that no matter what you have faced in life love is possible.Always keep searching for what makes you happy!

Victorian Photograph

Love this photo of a woman in a victorian dress with her jewelry and hair accessories. So pretty and feminine. Love to see women in sparkly jewelry and feeling good about themselves. The victorian era gave women sophistication and grace!

Craft Show Display Pictures

 Display from a craft show I attended as a vendor. Love going to craft shows meeting new people,hearing how my jewelry is unique and like nothing they have ever seen and helping people find that one of a kind present for someone special!

                

Craft show photos

 Photos from some of my shows!Love outdoor shows but the weather doesn't always cooperate!

Glass Heart Pendant Necklace

31" Glass Beaded Necklace with dark blue faceted beads with glass white pearls,green and white pearls,dark blue pearls,white pearls surrounded by metal flower shaped beads and glass shaped heart charm.Glass shaped heart charm is very pretty and feminine!

Use coupon code 25off 2 when you buy any two items from my Etsy store to save 25% of two!

Glass Bead Glass Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace

Faceted glass purple beads surrounded by light purple glass pearls,dark green glass pearls,light green glass pearls.By the pendant dark purple faceted glass beads,light purple faceted glass beads surround by the light and dark green glass pearls.Flower shaped spacers add accent to the dark and light purple beads.Heart prism pendant has the colors of green,pink,blue and purple.Loads of bling,gorgeous pendant and makes a statement! Matching  bracelet and matching heart charm earrings available as well!

Use coupon code 250ff2 for 25% of any two items from Etsy store with total purchase price of $30.00 or higher.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/194541498/24-glass-heart-prism-pendant-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_22

Beaded Glass Pearl Pendant Necklace Set

24" Glass pearl in dark red and dark brown with brown metal beads with nature themed designs.By the owl pendant glass beads with two glass owls.The owl pendant is metal pendant with large eyes and fluffy feather designs.The bracelet has the same glass pearls and one glass owl. The earrings are on hypoallergenic french hook earrings with two glass beads and owl on each earring!

Use coupon code 25off2 to get 25% off any two items from my Etsy store with $30.00 or more in purchase!

I also teach beaded jewelry making classes in the Bolingbrook,  Plainfield, Romeoville, Joliet and Crest Hill Illinois areas. I provide all the supplies and teach the classes at your home for a birthday party or other occasions! Every little girl loves a handmade piece of jewelry and creating their own would be a great accomplishment!

Perfect Fairy Tale Ending

24" Glass pearls in off white and white glass pearls with red diamond shaped glass bead spacers!The fairy book book castle locket pendant is metal and opens with room for two pictures!Celebrate your love story,communion,special addition to the family or perfect gift for finding that castle you call home!Starting your lives together in your dream home,becoming man and woman or bringing your baby into the world!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/195590039/24-fairy-tale-castle-book-locket-pendant?

Owl Pendant Necklace Complete

Round glass beads in dark blue, red, light blue, orange, green and pink together with the owl pendant.Tiny white accent stones with black pearl eyes! Very colorful and eye catching!Let me know if you like it!Adding it to my Etsy site tonight! Remember use the coupon code 25off2 if $35.00 or more. I would love to have you find that one unique necklace, earring or bracelet that makes someones day!

Sea Life Glass Pendant

Found this pendant a while ago. Just wondering if anyone would like to see the glass pearls and glass beads added to it for a complete necklace. If you have ideas for unique pendants,charms or other beaded jewelry ideas I would appreciate your input.

End Of Summer Savings

25% off any 2 items from my Etsy store when you make a purchase over $35.00. 

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Vacation Jewelry Treasure

Found this pendant while in Fish Creek,Wisconsin. I am going to create a new necklace with the pendant using glass beads and glass pearls. I love nature but especially birds. My Etsy site has several owl pendant necklaces with glass beads and glass pearls. I have been creating beaded jewelry for over 7 1/2 years. I love pendants that are unique and tell a story. Jewelry is not just an accessory but a story that expresses who you are. Please let me know if you like this pendant and what story you would like to hear.