Folksy Friday - Birthstones

I was pondering a birthday gift this week, for a very lovely friend - but she is soooo difficult to buy for! And then someone asked what her birthstone was... and it solved the problem!  So I thought I would pass this little "gem" (full pun intended!) on to my blog readers, so that you are all fully armed and equipped with ideas when you to are faced with a similarly troublesome present problem....

I have picked out some beautiful jewellery pieces, some from the modern birthstones, and some from the traditional ones - there are several stones for each month, apparently, so hopefully you should find something to suit your pocket, even if you are not on a "crown jewels" budget!

As usual, click on the label below each item picture for more details from Folksy.com

January : Garnet or Rose Quartz

Garnet and Gold Crocheted Necklace

by Vanda Handmade Jewellery

 February : Amethyst or Onyx

Amethyst Heart Set

by Damselfly Jewels

March : Aquamarine or Bloodstone 

Aquamarine and Fine Silver Bracelet

by CeeGee Jewellery Design

April : Quartz or Diamond 

Frosted Clear Quartz Wire Wrapped Ring

by You Nique You

May : Emeral or Chrysoprase 

Emerald Crystal Studs

by LouLy

June : Pearl or Moonstone 

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace

by ZM Designs

July : Ruby or Carnelian 

Silver Hammered Stacking Rings with Ruby

by Mila Jewellery

August : Peridot or Sardonyx

Peridot Earrings

by Kara Gems

September : Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire 

Seaside Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Fish

by Halcyon Jewellery

October : Opal or Tourmaline 

Moongazing Hare Opal Brooch in Pewter

by The Owl and the Pussycat

November : Topaz or Citrine 

Topaz and Silver Leaf Studs

by S B Jewellery

December : Tanzanite or Turquoise

Labradorite Tanzanite and Moonstone Silver Earrings

by Corinna2Designs

Aren't they all gorgeous - have you made your birthday wishlist yet???

Folksy Friday - Flutterby Butterfly

Back from my sojourn in Barcelona, I am suitably refreshed and inspired!  Barcelona is a wonderful, beautiful and vibrant city (more of that another day) and has plenty of attractions to suit every taste: culture, art, history, scenery, parks, museums, beaches - and every girl's favourite - shopping!  The shops are truly fabulous, and I enjoyed one great day soaking up the continental style that abounds.

One major trend that I kept seeing was... Butterflies!  They are everywhere!  You may think that our British fashions have adopted the butterfly motif pretty well - but it's nothing compared to what I saw last week.  So, butterflies are big, big, big news - as well as being beautiful, feminine and really rather boho...

Here is my Folksy Friday Flutterby Butterfly collection:

(Click on the item name below the picture to find out more about the piece, and to be taken to the Folksy store...)

Butterfly Bangle

Bicycle and Butterfly Bowl

Butterfly Drawstring Bag

Set of 3 Butterfly Cards

Butterfly Brooch

Water Lily and Butterfly Candle Holder

Appliqued Butterfly Cushion

Butterfly Feather Fascinator

Set of 4 Blue Butterfly Coasters

50 Butterfly Place Cards

Hanging Glass Butterfly

Butterfly Storage Basket

Applique Butterfly T Shirt

Felted Butterfly Cupcake

Wooden Butterfly Rings

Butterfly & Earrings

Rosy Butterfly Soap

Butterfly Scarf

Butterfly Keyring

Cornflower Butterfly Pendant

These are all such gorgeous items - you better catch them now before they all fly away!!

Folksy Friday : Gone Fishin'

SUBTITLE:   FIFTEEN FABULOUS FISHY FOLKSY FRIDAY FINDS...

Yep, Friday has rolled around again - is it me or did this week go very very quickly??
My theme for Folksy Friday this week is all things fishy - mainly just because they are lovely!
I have tried to choose a wide variety of items, as always, something for her, something for him, something for the kiddies, something for the home, some jewellery, something to wear, something arty, and something that is just plain fun...  I'll let you decide what falls into which category!

Click on the item name below each picture to see more details of each product, and to be taken directly to that sellers page on Folksy, where you can buy these and many, many more beautiful things - go on - treat yourself!

Blue Covered Notebook

Gone Fishing - Resin Key Ring

Under the Sea Earrings

Vintage Fabric Seaside Cushion

Aluminium Fish Shaped Pendant

Fun Fair Fish Soap

Fish Paper Weight

Funky Fish Drawstring Bag

Fish Bowl

Hand Stitched Fish T-Shirt

Fish Wire Knit Bracelet

Jewelled Fish Artwork

Leaded Glass Hanging Fish

Pocket Pal Fish and Star Fish

Funky Fish Cufflinks

If you like this selection, please subscribe to follow this blog on a regular basis, as I always put together a great Folksy Friday smorgasboard (?) each week, as well as my regular Saturday blog, and random other Bonus Blogs whenever I feel like it or have the time!

Folksy Friday - Turquoise-tastic Bumper Edition...

I have been feeling very summery this week, and nothing shouts summer to me more than than the colour turquoise. It is bright and yet cool, vivid and yet fresh; it says clear blue skies and inviting aqua seas. So I couldn't resist finding out what gorgeous items were for sale in the Folksy shops in this beautiful colour.

I was totally bowled over by the sheer number of items and the diverse range of things available, so I have put together this marvellous super-selcetion; which I hope you will like too...

(As usual, click on the item name below the picture for more details and to be taken to the seller's shop on Folksy.)

Turquoise Flip Flop Tee

Turquoise Embroidered Treasure Chest

Polymer Clay Ring

Coastline Hues Handbag

Flower Photo / Picture Frame

Turquoise Splash Pendant

Turquoise Ninja Keyring

Lavender Rabbit

Turquoise Summer Foot Thong

Delicate Turquoise Felted Brooch

Porcelain Bowl

Blue Bracelet

Turquoise Choker

Power Tool Birthday Card

Brown & Turquoise Feather Comb

Turquoise Butterfly Tote Bag

Turquoise Cluster Anklet

Glass Cufflinks

Turquoise & Brown Spotty Doorstop

Kenilworth Dress

And finally, after that exhausting but thoroughly wonderful tour of Folksy - a big thank you to all who agreed to participate in my Folksy Friday this week!