I love eco-friendly and organic products and love to share the ones I use with you, so this week’s Friday Find of the Week is Organic Green Screen Sunscreen by Kabana Skin Care. It is my absolute favorite sun block and one that I only recently discovered. I had the pleasure of meeting Kabana’s owner, Erik Kreider, earlier this year and the first thing that struck me about him was how incredibly passionate and knowledgeable he is about organic skin care, especially sunscreen. I was getting ready to head to Trinidad and needed a good sun block so I thought of Kabana and decided to give Green Screen a try. I am officially hooked and can’t imagine ever using another sunscreen! For the first time in my life, I got to enjoy a tropical vacation without burning. I am pretty light skinned and tend to not only burn easily, but … [Continue reading]
Friday Find of the Week: Organic Green Screen Sunscreen by Kabana Skin Care
Inspired by Apples- Etsy Treasury of the Week
Apples are now in season! Feeling inspired by apples I created a treasury with beautiful items with the color Apple Red. I hope you enjoy this weeks treasury! Click on the image to to be taken to the treasury on Etsy. Visit us at www.ambertortoise.com
So What is a Trunk Show, Anyway?
The term trunk show has been growing increasingly popular the past few years. I frequently get asked by jewelry customers, family and friends “What is a Trunk Show?” so here is some fun info on the types of trunk shows that are most popular and the types of trunk shows that AmberTortoise Jewelry hosts. What is a Trunk Show? In the fashion and jewelry world, trunk shows are VIP “sneak peek” events. A designer shows up at a venue, often a small boutique, carrying trunks of items from their latest collection – hence the name. A select group of invited attendees will peruse the trunks, talk one-on-one with the designer, and perhaps walk away with a bargain or two. Trunk shows last for a limited time – from a few hours to a couple of days. Often, there will be finger food and beverages, adding to the fun party atmosphere. … [Continue reading]
Summer Class: Learn How to Make a Pair of Beaded Earrings
Please join me this Friday, 08/17, from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Silver Circle Studio in Putnam, CT to learn how to make beautiful beaded earrings. Details are below. You can register online here. Wine Down: Make a Pair of Beaded Earrings: Start your weeked with some creative fun! Bring friends, wine for sharing, and relax with a creative project and light refreshments. Learn how to make beautiful beaded dangle earrings with jewelry designer Crista Grasso. Choose from copper or silver and a variety of gemstones and crystals to select from. Perfect for beginners or those who have experience but want to perfect making wrapped loops. Day/Time: Friday 8/17, 6:30-8:30pm. Cost: $40 www.ambertortoise.com
Back To School- Etsy Treasury of the Week
School will soon be back in session; so I went on a hunt for some great handmade items that will get the school year started off right. These items will make a child’s upcoming school year fun and help keep parents organized. I hope you enjoy this week’s treasury! Click on the image to be taken to the treasury on Etsy.
Inspired by Butterflies- Etsy Treasury of the Week
This week, I am feeling inspired by butterflies, so I went on the hunt for some great handmade butterfly-themed items on Etsy and this is what I found. I hope you enjoy this week’s treasury! Click the image to be taken to the treasury on Etsy.
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