Special Feature Friday: Silver Spoon Creations

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I always figured there where a small number of  things one could do with a spoon, scooping being the most important of those things. But, recently I found out that spoons are actually way more versatile! 

Silver Spoon Creations is an shop that sells jewelry made from spoons. Mostly bracelets, to be precise. 

At first you might not realize that they are spoons, but the more you look at them the more you see the spoon it was in a previous life. The spoons used for these bracelets are mostly the vintage type that are beautifully decorated. Silver Spoon Creations is run by the wonderful couple Tim and Veralyn. Together they work for this shop, Tim being responsible for making the items, and Veralyn being responsible for making sure the listings are online and handling the orders. 

This bracelet was created out of 2 vintage spoons from a company called Rogers, the spoons themselves where probably made around 1948. Today they make this beautiful bracelet! It is possible to personalize a bracelet by having initials or names engraved in them. This will be great as a gift, or as a memory. It is possible to order multiple bracelets from Silver Spoon Creations to give to your bridesmaids. 

Besides bracelets you can also find necklaces and key chains in Tim and Veralyn's shop. These items will be great to wear as a set! Just in case you can't get enough of spoon jewelry, I suggest you visit California Spoon Rings. This is a shop run by Tim and Veralyn's son, and his wife. 

Tim and Veralyn have been very kind to offer a discount to the readers of this blog: BLOG15

It is only valid for Silver Spoon Creations and gives a 15% discount. 

Special Feature Friday: China Teaware

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China Tea Ware is an shop based in Shanghai run by a family who has been in the tea business for generations. Mike is now the owner of his family's shop, and his mission is to brink China tea wares to the lovers of tea in the world. Different tea sets are used for different types of tea, this helps do draw out the best flavour of the tea. Because of the long history of tea ware makers and tea dealers in his family, Mike knows the ins and outs of tea drinking. It is the place to go to, for anyone who likes their tea time to be extra special. 

This is a Xi Shi teapot with a capacity of 190 ML. It is a piece of Nixing pottery of Qinzhou from the Fuangxi Province. It is one of the most famous types of pottery in China. Nixing pottery is well known for its unique functions. It can withstand strong acids and is non toxic. Furthermore, the clay maintains the taste and color of tea for days, the tea can be kept in the pot and will not spoil. The tea scent will linger in the pot long after it has been used. 

This is a pet monk made of golden yellow clay. His high is 10 cm. Tea pets are traditionally used in the Chinese tea ceremony. A tea pet will accompany you on every tea drinking adventure.

Special Feature Friday: Venus Velvet

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Venus Velvet is a jewelry shop on Etsy, it is run by Carolyn. Carolyn is from a family of artists and is delighted by any form of art. She gets great satisfaction from creating versatile jewelry. Carolyn took up jewelry making during her studies on the Ontario College of art. She loves working with precious metals and different colour variations. Her work is influenced by her Baltic background and the strong connections Latvians have with nature and craft. Each piece of jewelry is made by hand, in her green powered studio. When possible the tries to use ethically sourced and recycled materials. Respect for the planet and its inhabitants is a important aspect in the Carolyn's life, and  this can be found back in her jewelry. 

This is a modern geometric necklace created from brushed brass triangles. It's simplicity really stands out! It comes on a 18" sterling silver chain. The triangles are black and gold coloured, but it is also possible to get the item in full gold colour. 

These cute little earrings are shaped in two little raindrops. The second raindrop is made from a slightly thinner wire which makes it free hanging. This allowes for the second drop to swing around as you move, making them very playful. They are available in solid 10K or 14K gold, sterling silver or 14k gold filled.

Carolyn offers a discount for the readers of this blog, It is a 15% discount, valid for every purchase over $30. It is valid until the 31st of August 2014: SummerHeat15

If you would like to see more of Carolyn's work, you can visit her website, or if you would like to stay updated you may want to follow her on Twitter.

Special Feature Friday: Eve's Little Earthlings

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Eve is the owner of Eve's Little Earthlings on Etsy. In Eves shop we can find the most adorable little friends for young and old! Eve makes all the plushies she sells by hand. With 10 years of experience in daycare Eve was able to create items that stimulate imaginative play. Her items also encourage the use of motor skills. Eve's plushies are gender neutral and make for great gifts that will be cherished!  On top of these the items are made of eco friendly and often recycled materials. 

This adorable armadillo is made of re-purposed sweater wool, it is stuffed with wool fleece. He is very strong and sturdy, and is therefore able to withstand a lot of imaginative play! He can be washed in cold water and will last for years. 

These sweet woolly sheep stand by themselves, they are made of soft white wool and details are added in embroidery floss. Eve offers a lovely selection of farm animals, and sets of multiple types of animals are available in her shop as well.