Today's Treasure! Salute!

Today's Treasure will make you want to stand up  and salute!  I love this necklace!  It's simple, but shows you love this great country we live in! 

This red white and blue necklace is designed using howlite stars, suspended on a silver plated chain...making this a fabulous, yet affordable necklace!  Click on the link below to pic to be taken to my Etsy shop, read the description to see how to make the deal even sweeter!

Howlite is the the stone of memory, knowledge, and progress.  Wearing howlite  may  promote reasoning, observation, discernment, patience, and tact; and may eliminate pain, stress, and anger!  Sounds like a win/win to me!

Red, White, and Blue Howlite Necklace

TODAY'S TREASURE

Every day I pick an item from my Etsy shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest, and mark down 35% for 24 hours!  This is the lowest price of the year!  Check my shop daily, or better yet, follow this blog to discover a fantastic new deal every day!  That piece of jewelry you've been longing for may one day soon be Today's Treasure!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a fabulous, peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure!

Today's Treasure is a softly hued sparkly bracelet designed with 2 of my favorite stones!  The aquamarine is a gorgeous shade of blue, the rose quartz is soft, pale pink, with lots of sparkle from swarovski crystals...This is a fabulous bracelet for all your summer events!

If you are artistic, wearing aquamarine could inspire greater creativity!

Aquamarine and Rose Quartz Bracelet

Each day I offer a different item from my shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest, at the lowest price of the year...marked down 35%! Many items include Free Shipping Worldwide! Check back daily...that piece of jewelry you've been longing for may be Today's Treasure one day soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a fabulous and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Symbol of Change

Dear Bargain Hunters,
I have a gorgeous pair of earrings for you today!  These flighty butterflies are under $10, and are the lowest price of the year!  Catch em while you can!

Butterflies of symbolic of change,  rebirth, and transformation, as they go through changes throughout their life cycle, much like  we do.  We may not make such drastic physical changes as the butterfly does, however,  throughout our life cycle, we may make physical changes, spiritual changes, personal changes, either subtle or dramatic,  that affect our lives.   Perhaps sometimes we are afraid to make changes, and need to seek encouragement.

These butterfly earrings may serve as a reminder to give you the courage to make a change you sorely need, or show the world you have transformed something in your life;  you may want to wear these to celebrate your change, or wear as a reminder that change is good.   The butterfly could be a new and welcome personal symbol for you, or it may already be.  What changes do you see on your horizon, or have already tackled?

Turquoise Blue Butterfly Earrings

What is Today's Treasure?

Each day I offer a different item from my shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest, at the lowest price of the year...marked down 35%! Many items include Free Shipping Worldwide! Check back daily...that piece of jewelry you've been longing for may be Today's Treasure one day soon!

Wishing you a fabulous and peace filled day!
Michele

Today's Treasure!

Good Day Bargain Hunters!  I have a fabulous anklet to offer you as Today's Treasure!  Under $20, Free shipping worldwide! 

I absolutely love the blue of these swarovski crystals...In fact I find it almost mesmerizing.  In this blue, I can visualize the warm sea,  watch the brightly colored fish swim past  my legs,  feel the sun on my shoulders...sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy...okay, I'm showing my age! (And being a bit silly)!  I can almost taste the salty sea breeze...

Sterling Silver Caribbean Blue Anklet

What is Today's Treasure?

Each day I offer a different item from my Etsy shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest, at the lowest price of the year...marked down 35%!  Many items include Free Shipping Worldwide!  Check back daily...that piece of jewelry you've been longing for may be Today's Treasure one day soon!

Thanks for dropping by!

Wishing you a fabulous and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Monday June 21

Dear Bargain Hunters,
I have a great find for you today from my shop!  I live near an area famous for it's antique shopping, and I've always loved browsing the shops!  I'm especially drawn to glass items, especially the colored sandwich glass,  and cobalt glass has always been a favorite of mine!  For me, these earrings invoke that sense of adventure I feel when I'm trolling around the antique shops,  hoping to find that special treasure that calls to me...

These earrings have lots of sterling silver which accent the dark blue cobalt flowers beautifully!  A fire opal Swarovski crystal provides a splash of color and a bit of sparkle!

I've photographed these earrings with and antique sherbet glass from my collection!

Pixe Dew Drops in Cobalt

Feel free to click on the above link for more information, or to purchase these earrings!

Don't forget to check back daily for Today's Treasure, or check Pixe's Treasure Chest daily!  That treasure you've had your eye on may be Today's Treasure one day soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a fabulous peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Sunday, June 20

Happy Father's Day to all you awesome Dads!

Oh, bargain hunter, I am so late posting today.  I keep getting distracted, which really is not difficult to for me!
So, Today's Treasure, marked down 35% for today only,  will not be a bracelet today, but a pair of earrings that I just love!

Designed with sterling silver swirls, Swarovski Crystals, and Red jasper, I think these are the boldest earrings I offer in my shop!  They sell for $30.00, but today will only set you back $19.50!  This is the lowest price of the year!  This is a one of kind pair of earrings!  Why wear something millions of women are wearing, when you can show your individuality by wearing a unique piece of jewelry!  Be sure to check my shop each day for Today's Treasure!

Sterling Silver and Red Jasper Dangle Earrings

For those of you interested in the metaphysical properties of stone, wearing Red Jasper is believed to have the ablility to send negative energy back to the sender!  Wear red jasper, and keep just the positive energies that are sent your way!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a fabulous, peace filled day!

Michele

Pixe's Treasure Chest

Today's Treasure! Saturday, June 19

For those of you searching for a bargain, I offer today a softly hued bracelet, perfect for summer!  The colors are cool, and would look great with your summer wear! 

Each day I offer one item from my shop at 35% off, so check the shop daily or stop by here!  Better yet, follow my blog! 

I love the soft colors of this bracelet...the yellow aragonite leaves are almost clear, and look like candy.  The blue gives a nice contrast to the rose quartz, and I think really makes the bracelet pop!

Rose Quartz, Yellow Aragonite, and Blue Opal Bracelet

For many centuries, gemstones have been attributed to certain healing and metaphysical powers, and the stones in this bracelet are no exception!

Rose Quartz:

Is thought to promote gentleness, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, tolerance, self esteem, and to enhance inner awareness of the wearer.

Aragonite:

Is thought to ease stress and anger, and encourage patience.

Wishing you a fabulous, and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Friday June 18

I know there are lots of you who love jewelry, and love a bargain!  Everyday I put one piece from Pixe's Treasure Chest on sale at the lowest price of the year!  Check back daily to see if your favorite piece is on sale!

I'm continuing to feature jewelry with handcrafted links,  and  Today's Treasure is no exception!  This piece  is designed using handcrafted copper figure 8 swirl links and chunky diamond shaped black onyx beads.  Yes, this bracelet is a bit bolder than I usually do,  I have strayed slightly from making delicate appearing jewelry!

These are my favorite links to make, and I seem to making a lot of them lately!  I find making these really helps relieve stress, and I'm able to turn off my brain while I focus on these.  I design these links so there are no edges to touch the skin, and that's one of the things that makes these so special.

Black Onyx and Copper Bracelet

For centuries, many stones have been thought to heal, or add personal attributes and protection to our lives. Black onyx is a highly protective stone: it is thought to protect us from negativity. Wearing copper may be healing and bring good luck! Metaphysically speaking, this is a powerful bracelet!

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

A Caribbean Treasury

This morning a gorgeous new treasury joined the ranks of Treasury East on Etsy!  Curated by Prairie Star Jewels, the jewelry collection features an array of Caribbean blues, and some very talented jewelry designers are featured!  You really must take a peek!  I am so grateful she chose my Caribbean Ankle Bracelet in the collection!  Clicks and comments are always welcome!

Caribbean Jewels

After you have visited the treasury, be sure to take a peek in Prairie Star Jewels shop on Etsy!  She has some very pretty jewels!  If you love necklaces, this is a shop not to miss!  She has lots of them, and they are great!  I especially like this one, perfect for all the summer holidays!

 

The Reds, the Whites, and the Blues

Happy Shopping!

I wish you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure Thursday June 17

Today's Treasure is a fun little bracelet I created using pink silver plated copper wire and Czech crackle glass beads!  This is great for the smaller wrist!  I think this little piece is great for those hot days to come,  with the cool shades of pink, green and blue! 

Concerned about the color on the wire chipping?  No worries!  I beat the heck out of the wire to test it, and with normal wear, should continue to look great!

Crackle Glass Pink Wire Wrapped Bracelet

For those of you searching for a bargain, and  a unique piece of jewelry, this is the place to be!  Check back here daily, or visit my shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest, on Etsy for Today's Treasure!

Today's Treasure! Tuesday, June 14

Rainbow Calsilica and Copper Swirl Bracelet

Calling all bargain huntin jewelry lovers! Every day an item from Pixe's Treasure Chest is featured at the best price of year as Today's Treasure! Check my Etsy shop daily, or check back here to view the Treasure of the Day! Treasures are posted daily by noon.

In keeping with the Handcrafted Link theme this week, I offer one of my favorite bracelets today as Today's Treasure!   I have to say, this is one of my favorite pieces!  I love the Southwestern feel,  and the warmness of it!  I can just smell the desert air!  Oh, how I miss that!  Today, this bracelet is marked down 35%, which is the lowest price of the year! 

Rainbow Calsilica and Copper Swirl Bracelet

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Pixe's Treasure Chest on Etsy

Strawberry Coffee Cake Recipe

I cannot take credit for this recipe...I found it while searching the web, and thought it sounded absolutely wonderful....and guess what, it is!   I made it Friday night, and about 1/3 of it's gone, thanks to me!  LOL 
Anyway, for the important stuff...I found this recipe at  About.com Southern Food...Here's the recipe, along with my tweaks, which are in parenthesis ( ).  Enjoy!   Oh, it's pretty quick to make, and easy!  You don't even have to break out the electric mixer, just use a wooden spoon!

STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I use fat free milk)
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced (drizzled with a little honey)

Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
(1/4 teaspoon  of cinnamon)
(1/4 cup chopped pecans)

   Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.  Add Milk, egg, and melted butter.  Stir together till mixed.
Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.  layer strawberries on top of batter.

Make topping by mixing all ingredients, except pecans,  in a bowl until the texture is crumbly.  Mix pecans into the topping.  Sprinkle on top of the coffee cake.

Bake at 375 F.  for about 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is done. 

Enjoy!!

Today's Treasure! Saturday, June 12

Calling all bargain huntin jewelry lovers! Every day an item from Pixe's Treasure Chest is featured at the best price of year as Today's Treasure! Check my Etsy shop daily, or check back here to view the Treasure of the Day! Treasures are posted daily by noon.

In keeping with the handcrafted link theme, this bracelet also features handcrafted chain, and is part of the "Treasures of the Goddess" collection.

Handcrafted Copper and African Jade Bracelet

Copper has been used in jewelry for over 10,000 years, and the reddish glow to copper is still popular today!   Copper gives a warm, earthy feel to jewelry, and it's one of my favorite metals!

Thanks for stopping by!
Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!
Michele

Today's Treasure Friday June 11

Calling all bargain huntin jewelry lovers!  Every day an item from Pixe's Treasure Chest is featured at the best price of year as Today's Treasure!  Check my Etsy shop daily, or check back here to view the Treasure of the Day!  Treasures are posted daily by noon.

I'm going to keep the theme of jewelry featuring handcrafted links going!  The featured bracelet today has a bit of an Asian flair with the cloinsonne beads.  Cloisonne is an ancient decorative process that involves creating a design on the object with twisted wire, and filling in with gemstones, or in the case of beads, with enamel.  This intricate process produces gorgeous beads!

Sterling Silver and Cloisonne Swirl Link Bracelet

There are very few Sterling Silver and Cloisonne bracelets to chose from on Etsy, and this is certainly a one of a kind piece!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a wonderful and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Thursday, June 10

Good Morning!

Calling all bargain hunters!  I know you're out there!  Every day I randomly pick an item to feature as Today's Treasure, which is one item marked down 35% for one day only!  This is your chance to get a fabulous piece of handcrafted jewelry at the best price of the year!  Become a follower, or bookmark this blog, and check here every day, or my Etsy shop to view Today's Treasure!

I have found in my jewelry making journey that I love to play with wire.  I love the way it responds, and feels and in my hands.  It's the one thing in my life I feel I have total control of.  I have found that I love creating my own links and findings for my jewelry, I believe that's how I put my own personal stamp on my pieces.

Today, I offer to you, as Today's Treasure, a handcrafted Sterling Silver Diamond Link Bracelet.  This is the only bracelet like this on Etsy!  I did a search  LOL  So treat yourself to a unique piece of jewelry today!

Sterling Silver Diamond Link Bracelet

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure, Wednesday, June 9

Today's Treasure is a simple sterling silver ring.  Nothing fancy.  But, it is cute.  Marked down 35% for today only!  Come take a peek!

                                                                  Sterling Silver Swirl Ring

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Waiting for a Sign!

No, I'm not waiting for a sign from God, or anything like that...I'm waiting for a more physical sign!  Like one I ordered!  I've been at the Leesport Farmer's Market for one year now, and a couple weeks ago, the owner approached me about getting a sign to hang in front of the building I'm in.  So, it has been ordered!  I am anxiously awaiting!

Yep, today is Market Wednesday!  The day I spend at the Leesport Farmer's Market is Leesport, PA!  I sit and listen to the banter between the butcher and the deli workers....and quietly giggle.  The candy lady in front of me is always tempting me with cherry slices, I swear she puts them out there just so I drool all day!  (She knows those are my favorite!)  The woman behind me who sells candy making supplies now directs me to put my leg up when I don't have customers (I'm recovering from a bout of cellulitis in my leg).  It's been a great year;  I've made some new friends,  have awesome customers, and love going to work!

It's been a great year!  Will today be the day my sign is here?

P.S.  If you are local, you can find me in building #1, where the fish stand is!

Today's Treasure! Tuesday June 8

Welcome to Today's Treasure!  Every day I offer one special Treasure from my Etsy Shop at a special price!

Today's Treasure is one of my favorites, and was created in honor of my Grammy, who I feel is always watching over my shoulder.

Grammy taught me many life lessons.  I can remember being in high school, and she would she tell me "Michele, learn to depend on yourself.  You cannot expect to rely on anyone but yourself."  She taught me that it was okay to follow the beat of your own drum...For me, these were  the most important lessons she taught me! 

We also had some really fun times...we had our own special song that we made up, and would always sing it...On Saturdays we would watch old horror movies, and she would give me a small glass of beer!  I used to love that!

I also followed  Grammy's footsteps in my career choice by becoming an R.N.

So why is this necklace so special to me?  My favorite room in my Grammy's house was the kitchen, which was pink and green!  I always thought it was bold! 

The Green Aventurine and Pink Lepidolite Necklace is a beautifully bold necklace that would make a great addition to your collection!  The colors are bold, the beads are bold, and would be fantastic with your summer wardrobe!  Get this fabulous necklace at the best price of year today only!

Thanks for dropping by!

Wishing you a wonderful and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Monday, June 7

Good Morning!  Each day I feature one item from my Etsy shop, and mark it down 35% for one day only!  This is a fantastic opportunity to get that piece of handcrafted jewelry that you just love at the best price of the year!

Today's Treasure is my Fine Silver Vine Ring!  This ring is my bestselling ring at art shows!  It's design is simple and understated, but still shows that you 've got style!  This price is good until Tuesday morning when a new Treasure is featured!

Fine Silver Vine Ring

Check back here or Pixe's Treasure Chest daily to view Today's Treasure!

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

One Good Turn Deserves Another, or You Get what You Give

This morning I received a convo telling me I was featured in the blog of a fellow SATEAM member...What a wonderful surprise!  Jen, from Glass Addictions featured folks that featured her in a Treasury!  What a great way to say thank you! I thought I would return the favor, and give her a little shout out for being so kind!  Take a peek at her blog, Jen also features other talented artists!

These are a couple of my favorite beads from her shop that I'd like to share with you!

Pale Aqua and Dichro Ice Cube Lampwork Bead

Wrapped Series Lampwork Bead - Blush, Made to Order

This is the Necklace that Jen was so kind to feature on her blog today!  In honor of that, this is Today's Treasure!  It is marked down 35% for until Sunday morning, June 6!  This is a great gift for the man who wears jewelry and loves turquoise!

Unisex Turquoise Heishe Necklace

Thanks for dropping by!

I wish you a wonderful, and peaceful day!

Michele