A little bit of business and a little more pleasure. My jewelry business and life/travels in Vietnam, Thailand, and Chile.
What a gem this little park is! It is located in Lo Barnechea - a suburban area on the outskirts of Santiago. There are so many varieties of beautiful roses. There are little wagons similar to the stagecoaches of the old West that appear to be little shops that sell handicrafts and food. They were closed while we were there. Other than a couple of gardeners watering the plants, we were the only people visiting. I hope you enjoy the photos.
You Are My Sunshine is packed with lovely handmade flower brooches, fabric flower hair pins, rings, earrings, bracelets, cuffs as well as some items for your home! Many of Nina's accessories would be perfect for a wedding or bridal party. You can’t help but feel this designer’s love for vintage in her newly created items.
Her little poker chip pendants are so unique – and would definitely make a statement! These pendants have vintage dictionary pictures such as hinges, an albatross, microscopes, opera glasses, anatomical human eye, human ear, and acorns. These are just a few examples.
Moonangelnay – an Etsy shop that specializes in Original Home Decor Altered Photography & Photo Jewelry. Naomi creates fine art & contemporary digital photography prints to adorn your walls! Her unique style has an abstract outlook on nature. Her work is inspired by animals, flowers, landscapes, vintage, dreams, vibrant color and favoring styles of macro, bokeh and lomography.
Turquoise Angels at Etsy is a family owned company specializing in infusing art and clothing. They provide ever evolving, stylish printed and handmade apparel and accessories. This mother-daughter design team covers the generation gap by combining unique patterns and prints fashionable for all ages. You will find the sweetest hair accessories and tutus for the darling little girl in your life! This mother and daughter team is ready for the holiday season with colorful Christmas and Hannukah hair bows and headbands! The pretty, colorful tutus make a perfect gift for your little princess or ballerina. Now is a good time to get a head start on your holiday shopping.
My new Tibetan Collection of jewelry was inspired by my trip to this remote mountain area. All of the beads, medallions, Buddhas, and prayer wheels were purchased at the local markets. The Tibetan women carry the brass medallions with them all the time. These medallions have the animals of the zodiac and symbolize protection for the wearer's loved ones. The women pin the medallions to the blankets in which they carry the babies on their backs. They are also pinned them to their clothing. The little white and brown beads which are used as prayer beads were purchased in Shigatze - they are bone with little bits of red and turquoise inlaid. The medallions and beads were found in the market in Lhasa.
Looking for an eclectic shop – visit Wayfaring Magnolia at Esty. This young college graduate has a wonderful collection of treasures! There are a variety of vintage items: small plates, vintage shoes, skirts, clutches, and buttons – just to name a few. 
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We have been in Chile just over a month now! Our move has been so smooth and easy - everything has come together like clockwork. Within our first week, we bought a car and found a house. The second week we moved in and our shipment arrived from Thailand. We spent that weekend unpacking - there is just way too much stuff! With our house sort of "ready," our jobs began! Santiago feels like home! 
