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Suitcase pillow

How cool is this pillow? I'm completely in love.
Take Me Anywhere Suitcase Pillow by Olive
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Beauty on the Fire

Hi everybody, let me introduce you a great illustrator, Jessica from Belgium:

Who are you?
My name is Jessica Maertens, I'm an illustrator, my shop is called BeautyOnTheFire.
I finished my school in the Brussel Art Academy and sometimes when I really need to change my mind or to earn more, I work in some shop as a seller, it depends the moment.

Where do you live?
I live in the capital city of Belgium in an appartement. But I plan in the future to move out in London or somewhere else in England, I don't know yet.
When did you start making things?
I've drewn as far back as I can remember. It's inside of my blood and it would be very difficult to do differently.

What does inspire you?
I inspire with everything around me, i need to walk in the street or to look at my fairytaile books and i get some idea. I also do a lot of research to find some interesting artists in the net.

What do you create?
The most of my time I paint and I sell my print on the net. But I project to make magnets, buttons and pocket mirrors too.
Whish materials do you use?
I use watercolour, acrylic, colour pencils, pencils...on wood, canvas, paper... Everything you can find for painting. Actually now I use photoshop on my original illustration and then i colored them digitally.

Where can we buy your products?
I have an Etsy Shop where you can find all of my prints.

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The Breath Between Wirlscapes & Landwinds giveaway!

It's December 24th, and besides the usual kumquats and rollie-pollies stuffing your droopy fireside stocking this year, there is something else waiting for you. With a certain magical whimsy to the squareness of its outline, it asks you to unwrap it. You do, and out from under neath it's sparkly skin flies out

A Breath Between Whirlscapes and Landwinds by absurdest poet V.R. MOOSHE hand bound by Italian bookmaker celestefirittata.

What's more, it's a crimson gift from Saint Nicholas, free of any petty charges reserved for only muggles.... be careful, you just may spend the rest of Christmas eve reading and journaling until the very last page....
Dudley will be sure to be red faced with envy...but a bit of magic will cure that, won't it?

This giveaway train leaves platform 9 3/4 in two week's time!
All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment here, we'll randomly choose the winner on December 15. Keep in mind that during this period the book is on sale in the shop for 30$ instead on 40$ so if you want to be sure to have it by Christmas Eve hurry up and purchase it now!
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Cyber Monday Promo: free daily prophet reporter pin


Hi! I have a promo for you!!
Place your order today in my shop and receive a free gift... a Daily Prophet Reporter pin for you! Hurry up, the promo is valid today only!

My shop: celestefrittata.etsy.com
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Christmas surprise package

Christmas is approaching fast... catch the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan!

Each package includes:

1 Owl Post MEDIUM gift bag (gocco printed)
1 Owl Post Telegram in red (gocco printed)
1 Owl Post Flat Note and Envelope in green (gocco printed)
1 Owl Post Telegram notepad (with over 15 telegrams!) (gocco printed)
1 Magical Journal (random - Potions or Spells and Charms or Herbology) (gocco printed)
1 Daily Prophet Reporter pin

everything come wrapped in a super cute "raviolo like" handmade envelope.

This package's worth $35 but you can have it for $28!
Find it here in my Etsy Shop
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A story out of anytime: Scacco alle Regine and a special discount

The economic decline of a royal dynasty forced the Queen to open her drawers and cupboards, full of precious jewels, to the common people, in order to avoid to tumble down.
An aristocratic secret at the mercy of middle class.

When the ruin of the Crown makes the common people rich...
This is how Gloria introduce us her collection and this is our interview:

Who are you? - Chi sei?
I'm Gloria di Blasi, I love everything creative and I do make art in different ways: I'm a soprano singer, I love photography, graphic, cooking (and eating!) and... take care of Scacco alle Regine!
Sono Gloria Di Blasi, adoro tutto ciò che è creativo e infatti mi adopero in diverse forme d'arte: canto musica lirica come soprano, adoro la fotografia, la grafica, cucinare (e mangiare!) e.. dar vita a Scacco alle Regine!

Where do you live? - Dove vivi?

I'm lucky enough to leave in charming small village called Brezzo di Bedero near the Lake Maggiore.
Ho la fortuna di abitare in un incantevole scenario del Lago Maggiore, in piccolo paesino chiamato Brezzo di Bedero.

When did you start making things? - Quando hai iniziato a creare oggetti con le tue mani?

I've always been making things with my hands... I couldn't live differently. I first had the idea of opening Scacco alle Regine a years ago, but the project came to reality a couple of month ago.
Ho iniziato a creare con le mie mani.. da sempre.. non riesco a non avere la soddisfazione di produrre qualcosa di 'fatto da me'. Nello specifico Scacco alle Regine è un'idea nata circa un anno fa, ma di cui solo da pochi mesi mi sto occupando con più consapevolezza e intenzione.
What does inspire you? - Quali sono le tue fonti di ispirazione?

Colors, nature, shapes, fashion, and of course artists. I also do a lot of research on what is cool all over the world.
Le mie fonti di ispirazione sono varie: i colori, la natura, le forme, la moda, i grandi personaggi che hanno fatto storia nelle diverse forme d'arte e faccio molta ricerca sulle tendenze degli altri Stati.
What do you create? - Che cosa crei?

I mostly make jewlery and hair accessories (at this time!).
Creo Bijoux e Accessori per i capelli (per il momento!).

Which materials do you use? - Quali materiali utilizzi?

I use plastic, resin, glass, crystal, metal, semiprecious stones, paper, felt, leather, velvet, satin, organza, fabric, wood, ceramic... nearly everything!
Utilizzo plastica, resina, vetro, cristallo, metallo, pietre dure, carta, feltro, pelle, velluto, raso, organza, stoffe varie, legno, ceramica... di tutto insomma!

Where can we buy your products? - Dove possiamo trovare i tuoi prodotti?

I have a shop on Etsy but you can find my complete collection on my website: www.scaccoalleregine.it
Ora sto iniziando anche a sperimentare il mercato di Etsy.. ma la produzione completa dei miei prodotti si puo' trovare direttamente sul sito www.scaccoalleregine.it.

WOW, Gloria offers to all of you a 10% discount on your order, just write CELESTE10OFF in the note to seller!
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Under construction

My desk in currently under construction... hope to post new pictures soon!
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Time flies

Time flies... that's exactly how I feel. In the past month my life has completely changed: a new house with the love of my life, a new city, two new jobs... and no time for updating the blog and shop. I'll do my best in the next few weeks, a sneak peek of the house and an interview to a great italian jewelry artist are coming up!