tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74690187897224577992024-03-14T04:50:43.757-04:00Kirameku Sparkling & Sweet - A journey of discoveriesKirameku offers sparkling handmade jewelry and unique colourful artwork. We specializes in cocktail jewelry, unique statement pieces and figurative artwork.
This blog is about my inspirations, creative process, handmade business and lovely discoveries in Montreal.Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-60248531314114207722016-03-13T23:58:00.003-04:002016-03-13T23:58:59.318-04:00Here's to a more peaceful 2016Hi everyone! <br />
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It has been a long time since I wrote here and I hope you enjoyed my latest giveaway.<br />
You are probably wondering why the huge delay between posts, well rest assured I'm doing fine and nothing major has happened. Actually it is quite the contrary. 2016 started with full of wonderful surprise on my side and some elements has lead me to questioned this incredibly fast-paced lifestyle I've had so far.<br />
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Kirameku is a wonderful journey - do not get me wrong! I love every second of it, and every interaction I have with you is most precious to me. It is simply that I have been trying many tactics to ensure I reach all of you properly and get you as excited as I am about my new projects. But this rigorous schedule unfortunately led to major lack of sleeps, especially around the time of craft shows. To get you in context, in 2015 a typical week looked like this :<br />
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* 14-20 posts on Facebook, 5 posts on Instagram, 25 posts in the Etsy forums, 1 blog post, Create 5 items, 1 photoshoot session, 1 post on Pinterest, 1 post on Wanelo, involvement in Facebook and Etsy forums, a full time job<br />
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And on top of this, depending on the weeks, you do need to add : Shipping orders, Developing new promotional material, Get craft fair applications ready, Stock inventory, Attending craft shows, Fill in custom orders, Develop new collections, Cooking - and I do cook a lot, Typical household chores, Transportation... You get the drill.<br />
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So let's just do the maths together : there's 24h in a day, you sleep 8h, and work 8h, travel about 2h, and try to do the best you can with whatever is left - even if sometimes it meant cutting back on sleep.<br />
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Why do I share all of this with you? Well because I want you to see that I was doing too much. Weeks quickly turned into months and first thing I knew, Christmas was over and 2016 was already here. 2015 was a wonderful year, and I'm very grateful for everything accomplished in it and all your love and support.<br />
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I decided to take a small break from this routine in January 2016 and re-evaluate it all. It suddenly hit me - how many hours a day I spent in front of a computer instead of enjoying summer for instance. I came to the conclusion that instead of sharing articles with no substantial content, I would take this time instead to create new pieces, or work on giveaways and spread the handmade love.<br />
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I will also take this time to reconnect with nature through food - one of my biggest inspiration for my creative process. Hopefully, 2016 will be full of new flavours, colours and discoveries that will translate in my jewelry and artwork.<br />
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Don't you miss taking the time to enjoy a good cup of tea with a freshly baked scone while bathing in the sunlight? If you are like me, I totally do. I believe that taking back the time to enjoy the simple pleasure in life is important, that exploring new horizon is better than any pay check and that life is too short to let it slip by.<br />
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On this everyone, I raise you my steaming cup of Earl Grey tea- To a more peaceful, carpe-diem paced 2016,<br />
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I hope you all had a wonderful week. In the spirit of Valentine's Day I wanted to share the love of this new boutique I just discovered called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LyliCraft" target="_blank">Lyli Craft</a> on Etsy. Lily (the owner) is absolutely adorable and she wanted to share her handmade product with all of you dear readers! <b>She is giving away the beautiful purse you are seing on top</b>! (Giveaway link is at the bottom of the article)<br />
But first, I want to share with you my first ever review of her wonderful boutique.<br />
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Lyli opened her shop in 2011 in Malaysia. Here is her intro on how she started this adventure :<br />
<i>'' I've grown up with my grandmother in the village and she like to sew during her free time. She sew my clothes, gown, pajama and making soft toys for me when I was a little girl. I always wanted to be like her, very talented and creative. Then I'm going to school and play soft toys with my friends during our free time. They like it and ask me to do it for them. Since then I'm making soft toys and selling it to my close friends.'' </i><br />
Her lovely shop specializes and pillows. Her cute cosmetic purse just grabbed my attention, I couldn't resist their adorable vintage <i>genre</i> and colorful patterns.<br />
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Her cosmetic purses are simply lovely so very well crafted. I really enjoy their small yet very versatile size and the soft padding added to the clutch. They are big enough to contain all the cosmetics you might need - even that big foundation bottle that never fits in your pharmacy - or even a small pocket camera. The soft padding make it so you don't have to worry that anything breaks, it is well protected for your trip! The purse is small enough to be skidded into your backpack or luggage without taking too much space.<br />
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Each purse has a removable wrist strap that makes it easy for you to carry them around. Lyle just went the extra mile in mine and added a lovely name tag inside. I mean, how perfect is it? You can easily see them offered as a personalized gift to your bridesmaids or include the nickname of your BFF or sister for a beautiful custom gift.<br />
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The sewing is elegant, precise and the zipper flows very smoothly. You can see how much care Lyli puts into each of her creations. I did take longer for me to get her purses because of the distance Canada/Malaysia, but in the end, it was totally worth it...! :)<br />
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On this you say, I want to have mine as well! Well, you can either enter below for your chance to win the beautiful marine vintage postcard purse (or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/251689079/cosmetic-purse-makeup-purse-gadget-case" target="_blank">purchase it here</a>), or visit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LyliCraft" target="_blank">her boutique here</a>!<br />
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You can also follow her on her <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lylicraft" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lylicraftshop" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>!<br />
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On this everyone, best of luck! :D<br />
The winner will be announced around the 24th of February.<br />
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Long time no see! As the new year started, I decided to take things slowly and carefully plan the year ahead. Taking a bit of time off did wonders as it allowed me to focus back on what is essential, both for me and for Kirameku.<br />
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I hope you all had a great year so far and you have lots of exciting projects coming up. Here I launched my first 2016 <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kirameku412">instagram Giveaway </a>on the 18th with the delicate and new Pink Quartz Berry Ring to celebrate the official Pantone colors of 2016.<br />
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As my suppliers orders are slowly coming in, I decided to share with you my top 3 favorite colors for this January.<br />
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I hope they will inspire you as well! If ever you have some special requests, please comment away :)<br />
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On this everyone, have a wonderful week!<br />
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I hope you all had a marvellous Holiday season! With this very first blog post of 2016, I want to wish you all a wonderful new year, may it be full of lovely surprises, joy and love!<br />
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My Holidays were unusual this year - but never the less magical. I didn't had the chance to post pictures of snowy landscapes as our winter was very hot - which is abnormal for this time of year. We had our first snowstorm of the season just a few days after Xmas, and now we can finally say that it is winter.<br />
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So as you noticed, I took a little break from blogging, as between Holidays orders I was planning the collection for 2016, but more importantly I was asking some very important questions about Kirameku. I was seriously considering opening a store on Amazone Handmade or another similar platform, as despite my love for Etsy, I feel the market there is becoming quite saturated with both wonderful and not so wonderful products. I feel it is becoming harder and harder for me to get my Berry Rings out there on a part time basis. Because yes, Kirameku is wonderful and I put a lot of work into it, but I still have my day job. At one point, I believe one must be realistic, I can't compete with a full time jewelry shop that has over 500 Etsy items listed.<br />
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All that being said, I am considering having my own online shop on <a href="http://www.kirameku.wix.com/kirameku-jewelry">my website</a>, but for now I'm still debating on which service provider I should turn to. All this is a bit technical but mainly, these are the 3 main reasons why I left the <a href="http://kirameku412.blogspot.ca/2015/11/holiday-gift-guide-2015.html">Holiday Gift Guide </a>be my last post of 2015.<br />
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But not to worry, my <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/">Etsy store</a> will still be open for a long time! I took down many Berry items that weren't very popular on Etsy to make more space for new ones. You can still purchase them through Paypal on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412">Facebook page</a> and custom orders are always welcomed! :)<br />
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I have many surprises in store for you for 2016 and I'll open the year with a Giveaway that is coming up very soon, please stay posted on my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kirameku412">Instagram page</a> for all the details!<br />
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On this everyone, have a fantastic year!<br />
And how was your Holiday vacation? :)<br />
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I hope you are having a wonderful week! As there is only a month left before Christmas, I thought I would share with you my favorite handmade picks for this year. Many shops are from Montreal, so you can also buy locally if you who are big on helping out our fellow crafters. But may they be from here or around the world, all those shops are fantastic in their own way! I can tell you that I have bought from many shops here and loved their creation, it's quality and their passion for their work. </div>
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Without any further due, please enjoy this Handmade Gift Guide for 2015! :)</div>
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<b>1. For your mother in Law -<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;"> </span></b>Hand painted silk scarf by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/95553830/lavender-silk-scarfhandpainted-lavender">HanaKratochvil</a></div>
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<b>2. For your cat loving friend -</b> Cat sleeping mask by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/247825960/sleeping-eye-mask-orange-tabby-cat">JulienEmilyDesign</a></div>
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<b>3. For your yogi bff - </b>Vintage Floral Tatoo Sleeve Hoodie by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/87406793/vintage-floral-tattoo-sleeve-hoodie">Ahpeele </a></div>
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<b>4. For your vintage-loving friend </b>- Magnolia Poster by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/119652885/vintage-tree-print-soulange-magnolia">MarcadeVintagePrints</a></div>
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<b>5. For your beloved sister - </b>Berry Necklace and Earrings Set by <a href="http://https//www.etsy.com/ca/listing/207187215/iced-raspberry-pendant-necklace-and?ref=shop_home_active_4">Kirameku</a></div>
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<b>6. For your friend that just moved in - </b>Salad Servers by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/209715520/salad-server-minimalist-eco-design-in-a?ref=shop_home_active_2">BlisscraftandBrazen</a></div>
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<b>7. Stocking stuffers for the entire family</b> - Natural Lip Balm by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/216672014/moisturizing-matte-lip-balm?ref=shop_home_active_1">PrettyMommaBeauty</a></div>
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<b>8. For your beer-loving brother -</b> Beer Soap by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/234854200/gros-mollet-big-calf-handmade-beer-soap">EntreBullesetMoi</a></div>
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<b>9. For your friend that wants to save Earth one step at the time -</b> Eco Sponges by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/242080780/cleaning-sponge-unsponge-dish-cloth">ToriLynnes</a></div>
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<b>10. For your couple friends that are expecting -</b> Adopt a Monster Plushie by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/234464197/adopt-a-monster-first-birthday-party">TabbynSkates</a><br />
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<a href="http://oneofakindshow.com/toronto/index.php">One of A Kind Show</a> (November 26 till December 6) - Toronto<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/728231003948104/">Puces Des Neiges</a> (December 11 to 13) - Montreal<br />
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Annual Holiday Craft Fair (November 28th and 29th) at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Hudson-Ville-de-Hudson-794507277227832/">Hudson Community Centre</a></div>
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Annual St. Edmunds School Holiday Craft Fair (December 5th) 115 Beaconsfield Blvd. Beaconsfield </div>
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On this everyone, happy shopping! :)<br />
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As many of you already know, Kirameku has now it's very own <a href="http://kirameku.wix.com/kirameku-jewelry"><span id="goog_1850169091"></span>website<span id="goog_1850169092"></span></a>! <i>dances in joy</i><br />
It was a very dear project of mine and I'm so proud it is finally online! Between the craft shows and getting my Black Friday promo and the Gift Guide ready this week, it suddenly hit me : although I'm super excited about this project, I shared the good news very briefly here and on my social medias.<br />
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So, I thought I could let you know about my first experience with Wix, for those of you who are interested by this platform. Many of you might have seen their Facebook ads in their newsfeed and wondered what it was all about. Briefly, if you haven't heard of <a href="http://www.wix.com/">Wix</a> just yet, it is a website building platform made for everyone, using a basic drag-and-drop design method.<br />
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So, very quickly, you might ask me why I went with Wix since I know about both Dreamweaver and Wordpress, especially with the big success and many beautiful and responsive deigns in the Wordpress platform. Well, it is very simple actually. Dreamweaver is great, but starting a website from scratch is time consuming; plus you pretty much spend most of your time fixing your design instead of taking your design further. As for Wordpress, it is gorgeous, easy to work with and it is my first choice, however, the hosting fees can get pretty high pretty quick...<br />
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With all of this in mind, I decided try out Wix, mainly because they offered free hosting. My goal for this year was to create more brand awareness for my <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/">jewelry shop</a> but still with a very limited budget as I left more space for giveaways and goodies for you instead of spending it on administration fees.<br />
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Overall, I'm pretty happy with the service. Wix makes it easy for you to design a website even if you have no web design knowledge. It's easy to pick up from the many free templates design to get you started and go from there, upload your pics and texts. They have a very accessible SEO tool that helps you make sure your website is relevant to Google and other search engine. And, did I already mentioned free hosting? Their free account options are impressive, diverse and and you can pull off something very professional despite not paying a cent.<br />
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But....! If you are a graphic designer like me, you like having control over everything. That means that you might loose a few hairs while trying to edit the background to make the different sections into full-screen colors (wich is not possible with my template), in trying to figure out at what size you are supposed to insert the images for the full-screen slider (which took sooooo many trials), or insert a few basic HTML codes here and there. Also, you are having a hard time of selecting many items at once, so dragging complex group of text, images and lines is pretty difficult.<br />
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For me, it was worth the extra time spent figuring out how it all worked and where I could take my template's designs. But it might not be the case for you. If you want to have control over everything, go with Wordpress. If you want a simple page to start off, go for it. If you wish to know more if Wix is the right platform for you, I recommend this great <a href="http://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/wix-review/">article by Jeremy Wong</a> that points out all you need to know before jumping in.<br />
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So, with all of this, would you like to try out Wix? And what do you think about Kirameku's website?<br />
Have a lovely weekend everyone! :D<br />
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I hope you all had a marvellous week! I took a bit of time off the blog to get the last things ready for the Good Shepherd Craft show last Saturday and filling up this week on the sold goodies.<br />
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I had a wonderful time at the fair and I hope I had the chance to meet many of you! It was a special fair for me as I usually have bigger tables, and I must say 6 feet long is a bit tiny for all that I have to offer, but I believe I made the most out of it. All of you who stopped by really enjoyed my display and I'm so happy about it!<br />
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For those of you who were a bit too far to get to the fair, no worries, here's a picture of my Holiday booth...! You can also meet me at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/local/shop/Kirameku">next show </a>at Marie-Victorin's CEGEP on November 18th. And this one will be epic, it will be the biggest table I I've booked so far - I'm so excited! - 12 feet of pure goodies, it's going to be great!<br />
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But what if you are not in Canada? No worries, you can take part in my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412">Flash Friday Sales</a> till the end of November and enjoy my Holiday Specials there too.<br />
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But despite all of this exciting news, I have a little confession to make and apologize to you dear readers. I was very excited this summer and worked on a dear project of mine, I don't know if you remember the Bridal bouquet accessory? It was supposed to be listed in late-summer, but I wasn't able to do so.<br />
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The project turned out beautifully and I'm really proud of it, but it is a very time consuming project and I ran into some supplies problems (the beads are back-order at my supplier). I'm sorry to say I have to push back this lovely item for 2016. I'm really looking forward on a making some pieces for your wedding that you can keep with you forever. But it is as important to me to make sure that you get your orders in as soon as possible, and between managing my Etsy shop, all the custom orders I had and fairs this year; topped with us moving out and settling in, there wasn't enough time for me to do that. So I prefer to push it back till next year and focus on bridesmaids gift sets first.<br />
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But, I don't have only bad news for you today. It may be Friday 13, but let's not be superstitious. So, on a more joyful note, I hope you are slowly getting in the mood for the Holidays. Here we don't have snow just yet, which is kind of odd, but I will post winter landscapes here as soon as we will have snow in Longueuil. Never the less, I'll be putting together a Handmade Gift Guide so I can share with you all my favorite items from Etsy sellers and inspire you! I discovered many great products this year and I want to share them with you. I'll be having 10 wonderful shops featured, so please stay tuned! :D<br />
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On this everyone, have a wonderful day and happy Friday 13th!<br />
* M *Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-37264444612393206662015-10-29T16:42:00.000-04:002015-10-29T16:42:00.071-04:00My new promotion : Friday Flash Sales!Well, how about I spoil you a little? :)<br />
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I had the opportunity a few days ago to listen to the wonderful Mei Pak conferences at Creative Live and her seminars gave me plenty of ideas for <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/">Kirameku.</a><br />
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It is with a head full that I crafted my latest promotion; the Friday Flash Sale. I figured that a rebate is always welcomed, especially during the Holidays with all the gifts and extra foods that are on our shopping list. So, every Fridays until the 27th of November, there will be a Flash Sale on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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I'm currently adding new items at<a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/"> Kirameku's Etsy shop</a>, like special gift sets and necklaces for the Holidays. I'll be releasing my best pieces on those special events and will put them at a special price so you can pre-order them. <div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the Flash sale of last Friday. Get this wonderful set <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/253354920/midnight-blueberry-necklace-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_4">here</a>!</td></tr>
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During those limited editions sales on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412">Facebook page</a>, you simply have to comment ''sold'' to get the deal of that day. I will send you a private message requesting your email address for the Paypal invoice and voila! </div>
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The sales will run from 7ham till midnight, EST. <br /><br />Wish to get exclusive sneak peeks?<strong style="color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;"> </strong> Simply join my mailing list <b><a href="http://eepurl.com/bbbkYr">here</a></b>!</div>
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The infos will be sent on Thursday night. </div>
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So, are you ready? My next Flash Sale is on for Friday 30th! <br />See you all there :)</div>
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I hope you are having a marvellous month of October! Here, it is vey busy and I hope you all took the time to stop by and enter my exclusive <a href="http://kirameku412.blogspot.com/2015/10/giveaway-and-interview-pretty-momma.html" target="_blank">Bath Tea Giveaway from Pretty Momma Beauty</a>, it is ending tomorrow. So, meanwhile, what is up with Kirameku you are asking? Well, many, many things! :)</div>
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<b>Good Shepherd School's 4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair</b> : On <b>November 7</b>, I will be attending for the fist time this craft show, I can't wait to see how it will go...! My table will be filled with new colors in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Swarovski Earrings </a>and as well as new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6471172&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">Berry Necklaces</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=16131188&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5" target="_blank">Berry Gift Sets</a>. Mark your calendars and get all the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/local/event/33933006519/good-shepherd-schools-4th-annual-holiday-november-7" target="_blank">info here</a>, I can't wait to meet you there!</div>
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<b>Bridesmaids Gift Sets </b>: Finally, this long-awaited project will see the light! :) I've just got my beautiful pearlescent tags from the printer this week, I hope you like them as much as I do! I will be listing about 2 to 4 sets before the end of the year, depending on how busy I will be processing Holidays orders. For now, I must finish two lovely custom necklaces before tending to this long-awaited and exciting project.<br />
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<b>New Gift Sets </b>: As you all know, the Holidays are getting closer every day. Kirameku is getting ready as well and I wanted to introduce some new and glamorous set, as this lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/253354920/midnight-blueberry-necklace-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Midnight BlueBerry Necklace & Crystal Set</a>! With my new packing, it is ready for gift giving, may it be for your best friend or to treat yourself! :) Stay tuned for more beautiful and elegant gift sets!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this new glamorous Berry Necklace & Crystal Earrings set! Buy it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/253354920/midnight-blueberry-necklace-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">here</a>!</td></tr>
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<b>Flash Sale on Facebook</b> : Before listing some exclusive items on my <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, I want to give you the chance to pre-order them at a reduced price before doing so. It is a great way to get a quick rebate on limited editions and start your Holiday shopping without breaking your budget! Simply follow my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to get all the info and get access to these special sales!<br />
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<b>Working on an exciting Holiday promotion</b> : I love to spoil you as often as I can, and usually, I can do a bit more by the end of the year! I'm working on a new sale concept for Black Friday and I will be announcing it through my <a href="http://eepurl.com/bbbkYr" target="_blank">newsletter </a>and my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. Stay posted, it will be epic! :)</div>
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For those of you who are already shopping for the Holidays, here are my deadlines for shipping your orders in 2015. </div>
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<b>** HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES **</b><br />
Here are the shipping deadlines for 2015 as provided by Canada Post for REGULAR shipping :<br />
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CANADA : December 17<br />
USA : December 9<br />
EUROPE : December 1st<br />
ASIA : December 1st<br />
AUSTRALIA : December 1st<br />
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA : December 1st<br />
MIDDLE EAST : December 1st<br />
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On this everyone, I hope you will have a great weekend and are almost done getting Halloween ready! :) See you all soon!<br />
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I have a wonderful surprise for you today, a beauty giveaway! <br />
I met Ekatrina in the Etsy forum and she was very kind in offering to send one set of her amazing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/242971171/raspberry-black-bath-tea?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Raspberry Black Bath Tea</a>. I was very curious about her product, especially when she mentioned it is real tea mixed with magnesium, salts. The tea bad holds the leaves together so it will be an easy clean up after a relaxing, skin rejuvenating and soothing bath.<br />
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But, as amazing are her products, I wanted you to learn more about this impressive lady behind the small natural shop of<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PrettyMommaBeauty?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank"> Pretty Momma Beauty</a>.</div>
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Ekatrina<br />
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<i>Tell us about yourself and how all your Etsy adventure started :</i></div>
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I am a cell biology PhD student in the process of graduating and beginning my career as a professor. I started my first Etsy shop about halfway through my graduate career as a birthday present to myself. It has been a nice outlet for my creative energies in the midst of a demanding school load.</div>
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<i>What pushed you to start your own beauty product line?</i></div>
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This shop began when I wanted to make bath salts for myself. I grew up in a home invested in natural and healthy products, so it was a short jump to combine that expertise with my scientific skills. The very first product I made was the mustard milk bath salts, which I formulated to combat muscle pain and tension. Once I got started, I just couldn’t stop, and I eventually opened this shop in order to share my products with a wider audience.</div>
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From the start, my products have been about providing tools to create a naturally healthy, beautiful you. Because of the demands on my time, I have been terrible about daily beauty upkeep. Once I started making my own products, I began to research and concoct products to help restore and repair my appearance. I formulated products that I found worked well, and so had to share those too. Because I need good value from the time I spend on myself, all my products are carefully formulated with high concentrations of active ingredients to maximize their effectiveness.</div>
<i><br />What inspires your collections?</i></div>
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My collections begin with an idea. For instance, I began my mud mask line in response to my search for something to reduce the appearance of my pores. Once I have an idea for a product type, my next question is “What other problems could this medium solve?”. So, in the mud mask example, I began expanding the concept to products that help maintain skin firmness, deal with inflammation, and provide deep-cleaning and detoxification benefits to help provide clear skin.<br />
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<i>What is your process for your products?</i></div>
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When I start out to create a product, I begin by reading as much as I can about the process that produces the problem I want to solve and about how modern and traditional products go about addressing the problem. From that reading, I create a list of potential ingredients annotated with the mechanism of action of each. Then I research each ingredient intensively for safety and effectiveness, as well as to get an idea of which products would work well together. I create a prototype recipe designed to incorporate a diverse and synergistic ingredient list, then I go through repeated rounds of testing (on myself) and refinement for function and usability. The final product is what ends up in my shop. <i><br /><br />Are your products sold in boutiques or craft shows?</i></div>
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My primary outlet is online, although I have taken my products to a craft fair. I enjoyed the face to face interaction and direct feedback of the craft fair, so I hope to be able to do more of them after graduation. My products are not in a brick and mortar yet, but I am on the look-out for locations that would be a good fit. I’ve also been refining my packaging to reflect the professionalism and quality of my product, which is important in brick-and-mortar sales.<br />
<i><br />Can you tell us more about your Bath Tea Collection?</i></div>
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My bath tea collection is extensive, and primarily off-menu at this point. I have a wide variety of herbal and black teas, as well as a few more unusual options. My Roobios bath tea is especially refreshing, and my lavender mint bath tea is a favorite among returning customers. All of my bath teas are pre-packaged for easy clean-up and also contain magnesium salts to promote well-being. I will be working on bringing more of these teas into my regular offering once the craziness of my current transition period has passed. In the meantime, I am delighted to accommodate requests!</div>
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<i><br />How long does it take you to develop a new serie of product?</i></div>
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The time it takes for me to develop a new product is directly proportional to how busy I am! :) Some products require minimal rounds of refinement and are ready to meet customers quickly. Other products, such as one particularly luscious conditioning treatment I have developed, require significant research to translate into a shelf-stable, easy-to-use product. (It’s been over a year since I made my first batch of that particular product, and it still isn’t ready to go to market. My hair, however, has greatly benefited from the research process.)</div>
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<i><br />What’s next for PrettyMommaBeauty in 2015?</i></div>
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I have an extensive list of products to roll out in the next year. I have a very nice deep-conditioning moisturizer that is ready to go to market. It just needs final packaging decisions and photographs. I also want to elaborate on the idea and create a lighter moisturizer for those who live in warmer climates or who have more naturally moist skin. I also have an herbal detangling spray that has passed all my usage tests and needs to make its way into my shop. I have vegetable-based blush that will be ready once I standardize shades, and have initial recipes for complimenting lip products. I want to create liquid shampoos and bath gels from my bar soap recipes, which should be a fairly quick process once I obtain the necessary supplies. I also want to develop a magnesium-based deodorant, as I think that would work better than the salt crystal I currently use. What would you like to see in my shop??<i><br /><br />If you weren’t making beauty products, what would you be making :</i></div>
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If I wasn’t running Etsy shops in my spare time, I’d be reading, embroidering, or tutoring. In addition to making bath and beauty products, I love doing graphic design and creating jewelry. I’m also an avid treasure-hunter at resale shops.</div>
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<i><br />If you could live anywhere in the world...?</i></div>
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If I could live anywhere in the world….I don’t know. I like my current home, but would love to go someplace warmer in the winter. My favorite European country is Italy, but I want to visit China, and Spain, and Russia, and the Italian Alps, and see more of France… Home is where the heart is, but I love to learn about other cultures and meet new people too.<i><br /></i><br />
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You can follow Ekatrina on <a href="https://twitter.com/PrettyMommaBeau" target="_blank">Twitter here</a> or on<a href="http://ekatrinalove.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"> Tumblr</a></div>
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Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-6346512346950343422015-10-12T21:23:00.000-04:002015-10-12T21:43:29.431-04:00Puces Pop 2015 - Belated review and Coups de CoeursHi everyone,<br />
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my apologies, I was supposed to write this article a couple of days ago.... Let's just say that things in my life have taken quite an unexpected turn. Let's cross our fingers and hope it will be for the best.<br />
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In any cases, I hope you all had the chance to visit the Megapuces from Puces Pop this year! They went all in and filled 14 000 square foot of pure creativity with around 140 amazing artisans. </div>
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When I stopped by on Friday night it was crazy full of customers so I didint had the chance to take as many pictures as I would have liked, but never the less, here are my top 3 booths for this year - it was so hard to choose...! </div>
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I have to say, so far it has been <i>the</i> best craft show I ever went to as a customer. I was very impressed by all the talented artisans, creativity in presenting their creations and could barely pass by 4 tables without saying ''wow'' and taking business cards. I can guarantee, it will be a handmade Holiday this year, hurray! </div>
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Despite the unusual hot temperatures outside and the heat inside the building, the lovely Stephanie of Miyuki Crochet was busy selling her lovely crocheted creations at her adorable booth. ''Even with this temperature, she said, people are buying in prevision of the cold days ahead, so I have been quite busy!'' Hurray for her cute and colorful crochet creations, bonus points for the lovely presentations and pictures of her items on the models, but my heart really went to those adorable and everlasting <a href="http://www.miyukicrochet.com/collections/home-decor" target="_blank">crochet cactus</a>...! You can find her lovely items on <a href="http://www.miyukicrochet.com/" target="_blank">her website</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MiyukiCrochet?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>!<br />
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I also met the fantastic Aaron and Rachel from BLISSCRAFT & BRAZEN. I was seduced by the marvellous wood grains and colors in their creations. What was not my surprise when I got home and discovered that I had finally met the creators of that bath caddy that has been forever on my wishlist! Aaron was very patient while I choose between the beautiful <a href="http://www.blisscraftandbrazen.com/shop/saladservers" target="_blank">salad servers</a> and explained a bit more about their process. I really enjoy that they use a lot of recycled materials and make magic happen out it! You can find their gorgeous creations on their <a href="http://www.blisscraftandbrazen.com/" target="_blank">website</a> or on their <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/blisscraftandbrazen" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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I also recommend that you check out the elegant and funky Groom shop who specializes in men's beauty products. Their masculine and retro packaging turns their products into great gifts, especially with the Holidays and many men's birthdays coming up! I love their folding comb - that is always useful - and their trial kit. You can visit their <a href="http://www.lesindustriesgroom.com/" target="_blank">own website</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca-fr/shop/LesIndustriesGroom" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> right here!</div>
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All these amazing artisans will be busy with many craft shows this year, I suggest you follow them on their social medias and take a few minutes to check out their lovely creations. It is really amazing to speak to them in person and hear their passion about their products. </div>
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On this everyone, I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving in Canada and Columbus day in the US!</div>
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I had a very busy last week-end last week and I am eager to let you know how the Henryville craft show went...! Plus, I mentioned a few days ago that I was working on a surprise project and I can finally reveal you all the details...! :)<br />
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So, Henryville was a lot of fun - and a lot of work of course - but I met some fantastic people over the weekend and I am so grateful to each and every one of you who stopped by booth 21 and got to know me and my creations. In total, 1100 visitors stopped by the exhibit during the weekend. We also had an unexpected and very hot weather that took both sellers and buyers by surprise, but was quite welcome I believe.<br />
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My latests <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Earrings made with Swarovski Crystals</a> were a big hit and I'm happy to say more supplies and colors will be bought for my next shows for this year! Kirameku will attend at least two more shows this year, and I will be back with all the details as I'm still waiting for a few confirmations. But I can tell you for sure that I will have one show in the Montreal area.<br />
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Also, the Square payment option was very appreciated by my customers so it is official, it has become part of my essential tools when I'm on a fair.<br />
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I'm guessing that you are all happy to know about the fair, but that your are more more intrigued about my secret project...! On September 1st, I posted this status on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> :<br />
<i>''Something terribly exciting is going on at Kirameku and has put my little shop in full production mode...! Can you guess what it is? Stay tuned for the good news...!''</i><br />
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So, on September 5th; I stopped by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/boutiquelagrotte/posts/534266126728531" target="_blank">Boutique La Grotte 100% Québec</a> and dropped off 15 <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6590271&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">Berry Rings</a> and 10 exclusive <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6471172&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">Berry Necklace</a> & Ring Sets for consignment. The boutique had called me at the beginning of the month to let me know that they would be delighted to take my jewelry in after our meeting of this summer. So, it is with great pleasure that I was able to share with you all the good news on my social medias that ever since September 8, my jewelry is available for purchase at this lovely boutique in Magog, Quebec!<br />
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So, were you able to guess? :) The Necklace & Ring sets comes already packed in my latest packaging - a white box made of recycled paper and topped with a teal slick ribbon.<br />
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Want an exclusive Berry Necklace & Ring Set right away? Stop by the boutique at 67, Principale Street West, they are opened all week! You can get their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/boutiquelagrotte" target="_blank">opening schedule here</a> along with more infos!<br />
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On this everyone, have a wonderful week! :)<br />
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<br />Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-42962549923991837112015-09-08T18:02:00.000-04:002015-09-08T20:13:12.589-04:005 things to expect at Kirameku next craft show in 2015Hi everyone!<br />
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I hope you all enjoyed your day off on labor day! In my atelier, I was busier than ever, adding the final touches for this weekend craft show at Henryville!<br />
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* <b>Square card reader</b> : I'm very excited to try out the latest trend in transactions. This little device allows me to accept credit cards payment and send you the receipt by email. Technological and green, isn't it wonderful?!<br />
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* <b>Swarosvki Stainless Steel Post Earrings</b> : I'm very happy to launch this exclusive collection full of vibrant colors and oh so very sparkling! Choose between 20 fantastic colors and get a special discount when you buy 2 pairs or more.<br />
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* <b>Great deals</b> : Who doesn't love discounts? Looking at my booth, I found there wasn't enough for my taste. This year, you will have special prices on two or more sets of Swarosvki crystal earrings, on two or more original illustrations and on two or more Dangle & Drop earrings Collection. Those deals are perfect to start your Holiday shopping early and fill the bottom of your Christmas tree with Handmade and local finds!<br />
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* <b>Expanded Swarovksi Crystal Dangling Earrings</b> : Yes, you have asked for more colors and shorter earrings, so here they are! Choose from more than 25 pairs of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Dangling Crystal Earrings</a> to add some glamour to your everyday wear or for your special occasion! After all, the Holidays will be here quite soon enough...!<br />
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I hope you are all excited about these new changes! <b>Come meet me at my booth at Henryville, this upcoming Saturday and Sunday (September 12-13)</b>, from 10am to 5pm at 153 rue de l'Église, Henryville! :)<br />
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Mention this post and get a <u>free goodie</u>! See you there! :)</div>
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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great week!<br />
<br />Here the leaves have started to fall down the trees as September just got here. The air is a bit chilly and soon our trees will be transformed with a fiery palette in <u>every</u> leaf. I figured it was time for a Fall mood board, working my way between Henryville craft show (coming up next week) and a wonderful surprise that has put my shop in full production mode. I will be back to share with you all pictures of the show, the surprise and very soon, apple Orchards from Quebec. <br />
<br />On this everyone I wish you a great end of day!<br />
And if you ever stop by Henryville on September 12 or 13, mention this post to have a free goodie! :)<br />
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As i mentionned in past posts, the craft fair time of the year is almost here and each year I tweak my booth layout and try some new techniques to improuve my presentation. I thought after the success of <a href="http://kirameku412.blogspot.ca/2015/01/my-top-15-tips-for-successful-craft-show.html">My top 15 tips for a successful craft show </a>blog post, I'd share with you my tips and techniques! I know many of you have attended craft show but never did one yourself. You can always imagine there's a lot of work involved, but I don't know about you, but I find the behind-the-scene stories sometimes as interesting as the result, I simply love to hear about an artists research! :) I then see their creation in a different light and appreciate much more their craft by doing so. So here we go...!<br />
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When I'm working on a displays for a craft show, I'm always asking myself, WWID (what would IKEA do)? Their designers always come up with some awesome ideas that inspires me. I'm sure we can agree that what we all love from IKEA's is it's multifunctional uses of one simple item. It is a quality that I'm always looking for in my displays. But other criteria are very important, like I'm all for hidden storage, and make sure the displays are light weighted since the weight adds up quickly. One of my biggest challenge is have a display that can be easily taken apart for easily and quickly for fast packing for after the show. I also do my best to prioritize displays and materials made from sustainable sources or recycled materials.<br />
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I'm always wondering if there is something I already have that I can re-use or tweek for the next year show. For example, last year at La Grande Bijouterie I used a square shelve that was decorating my atelier and that made a great tiny shelve for my new bags. Can you recognize it in the picture below?<br />
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It's not always easy to mix and match displays. As you can see on the left on the picture below, I didn't used enough height in my table layout and my beautiful handmade necklace stand ends up being covered visually by my metal rack display for my earrings. So, this is a point I'll be fixing in 2015.<br />
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On my booth table, you could find cute rococo frames that I saved from being thrown away and with a bit of felt and, transformed them into elegant necklace displays. The 2 tiers display for my exclusive pre-wrapped gift for my craft show is a stylish fruit basket that hadn't been used in our kitchen for years. I long to find some vintage pieces as my displays, and while I always keep my eyes open, I hadn't find the right piece just yet. Some of my levellers are actually sturdy boxes in which I carry some overstock or extra packaging supplies.<br />
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On my table you can also find all the price tags, bags labels, earrings cards and gift tags, necklace packaging and shop coupons handmade by me. I designed, printed, cut and folded them by hand one by one. Right now I'm working with my father on some new presentation displays for necklaces and earrings sets as I will at least double my selection.<br />
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And as you can imagine, all this goes in plus of crafting all the pieces that will fill those lovely displays, as well as submitting my work to craft shows with the right demographic.<br />
So whenever you pass next to my booth and wonder why I am beaming happy, well it is all because my year of hard works puts a smile on your face and sparkles in your eyes! :)<br />
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So, to sum it up, whenever you are crafting a display for a show, you should look for :<br />
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*Light-Wighted materials<br />
*Easily taken apart<br />
*Multi-funcontial<br />
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On this everyone, I hope you will see the artist's booth in a different light! I'll leave on this as I have still have plenty to do! I wish you all a marvellous weekend and I will be back with some more news soon. And don't forget to come meet me at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/local/event/22971868547/arts-et-metiers-dart-a-henryville-september-12" target="_blank">Henryville's craft show</a> September 12 and 13!<br />
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Hope you are having a beautiful weekend! Here in Longueuil, your favorite crafter have been working super hard in some new additions for the 2015 craft shows!<br />
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I'm very pleased to be going back to the Henryville craft show this year and I'm still waiting on a few confirmation for the upcoming shows in a few months but no worries, you will be the first to know!<br />
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My table display is still under revision and I can't wait to post some final pictures! But until all of my supplies orders come in, I've been busy creating some new jewelry pieces.<br />
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So here is the countdown so far :<br />
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Jewelry made with Swarovskis Elements </h4>
* 20 rivoli studd earrings<br />
* 21 Dangleling Crystal Earrings<br />
* 4 limited edition Swarovksi crystal pendants<br />
* 8 Mother of Pearl Earrings with new Swarovksi crystal colors<br />
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Berry Collection</h4>
* 15 pendant necklaces and earrings sets<br />
* 5 necklaces with silver leaves<br />
* 10 new Berry ring colors uniquely for the craft shows in 2015<br />
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* 12 Dangle & Drop with diotrich glass <br />
* 15 Dangle & Drop with glass rondelle - restock<br />
* 10 Chinese Crystal special edition<br />
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Wow, what a list...! There will be plenty more to come, but I hope I got you all intrigued and excited about the craft shows for 2015! :)<br />
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On this everyone, I'll wish you all agood evening! And please, let me know which item you look more forward to in the comments below!<br />
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I hope you are all as excited as I am about this sparkling giveaway....! </div>
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It is very simple, there are many ways for you to gain extra entry points with this giveaway and one easy mandatory question : How would you describe your personal style?</div>
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Contest ends on August 9th and is open internationally, you only need to be 18 years and older to enter it.</div>
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It is my first time using the Gleam app for a giveaway, hoping to make it all easy for you!<br />
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So without further introductions, here is the Giveaway, click below to get to the contest page :</div>
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Can't wait to have your own pair of dangling crystal earrings? You can find the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">entire collection here</a>, including a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/238576611/custom-dangle-earrings-with-swarovski?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">custom option</a>!<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend everyone and best of luck! :)<br />
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* Maxime * </div>Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-80277929034879066822015-07-27T23:16:00.001-04:002015-09-03T17:59:29.772-04:00Late Summer 2015 at Kirameku<div class="blogaway-section"><p>Hi everyone! <br/>
<br/>Summer has been a has been quite a handful with us moving to our new apartment but never the less, Summer 2015 will have a few surprises in stock for you! :)<br/>
<br/>So here is what Summer 2015 has in stock for Kirameku! <br/>
<br/><b>Giveaway - </b><b>Dangleling</b><b> </b><b>Swarosvki</b><b> Earrings</b> : Why not start with the most exciting news...?! I'll be giving away a pair of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/229624744/bermuda-blue-swarovski-heart-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_5">Bermuda Blue Swarovski crystal earrings</a> on August 1st! All the details will be posted here and on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412">Facebook page</a>.<br/><br/>
<br/><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ryxVXS25Wdo/Vbb1rPoRJBI/AAAAAAAAA5M/Lm8nvZ8dfnM/s640/il_fullxfull.760067881_3z3o.jpg"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ryxVXS25Wdo/Vbb1rPoRJBI/AAAAAAAAA5M/Lm8nvZ8dfnM/s1600/il_fullxfull.760067881_3z3o.jpg"></a>I will be giving away a pair of these lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/229624744/bermuda-blue-swarovski-heart-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_5">dangling earrings</a> made with Swarovski crystals! <br/>
<br/><b>Craft shows</b> : I'm busy as a bee stocking up the tables for my Henryville craft show. I am proud to have been selected to participate to this lovely fair this year again! Write it down on your calendar : September 12 and 13, it' a rendez-vous! :) And here's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/local/event/22971868547/arts-et-metiers-dart-a-henryville-september-12">how to get there</a>.<br/>
<br/><b>Bridal bouquet accessories</b> : Yes, you read right! I believe those cute little Berries would be a lovely, sparkling addition to your bouquet. Plus, it's a part you will be able keep forever! Check out the photoshoot sneak peek on my <a href="https://instagram.com/kirameku412/">Instagram</a>.<br/>
<br/><u><b>New</b></u><b> packaging</b> : Due to many wonderful comments and the cuteness of my current gift wrapping option, I will be now offering a silk ribbon on every order...! So even a gift to treat yourself will be wrapped up like at Christmas! :) The gift tag option is always free whenever you mention me it is a gift. And it will be back with every order for the Holidays 2015 as well!<br/>
<br/><b>New business cards :</b> I jumped on the summer sale at <a href="http://us.moo.com/">MOO</a> and redesigned some more trendy mini-cards. I simply adore their cute size and the fact that they're printed on sustainable sourced paper.<br/>
<br/><b>Kirameku website</b> : Last but not least, Kirameku's very own website will be launched by the end of September!<br/>
<br/>On this everyone, I hope you are looking forward to the end of summer! What are you most excited about? :)<br/>
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I hope you all had a great week! Mine was off to a promising start, as when I opened up my mailbox Monday night, I had already received my Swarovski crystals and stainless steel earrings bases! I was super excited and I jumped on another suppliers website to order some more crystals. I wanted to do all the earrings at once, so that they would be all ready at the same time.</div>
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So here I was, switching and editing my cart all week, unable to decide which Swarovskis were the most beautiful and the most unique. I have a set of 5 main colors that I haven't seen anywhere, and I'm quite happy about my finds since the lack of colors available is the whole point of me starting this earrings line anyways. I've finally sent out my order and I'm proud to announce that Vitrail Light and Rose Peach colors will be added to this collection! :)<br />
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On Thursday night, I simply had to try my newest findings! So I set up the earring bases, later out the crystals and took out my super-strong glue. What was not my surprise when I couldn't opened up the tube...! And once I did, my entire stock was completely dry....! I tested the glue on my own earrings to ensure I was pleased with the result. I carefully closed the lid and sealed everything. Why this happened? I have no idea! I'm currently asking my fellow etsians about this technical - and unfortunate - issue. So I'm sad to say we'll both have to wait a little bit longer before that collection launches....! I've reordered the glue, and hopefully I will have a solution by the time it gets here.<br />
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But, despite this downside to this week, I'm happy to say that I will be putting my smartphone to full use as I've now opened up an <a href="https://instagram.com/kirameku412/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account! So I will be posting sneakpeeks and inspiration pictures more often! :) <br />
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I hope I will see you there!<br />
On this, I have wish you a marvelous weekend! :)<br />
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Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-64911662613336030832015-07-15T11:53:00.001-04:002015-07-15T12:07:27.127-04:00Summer moodboard<div class="blogaway-section">
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We have a very late summer here in Quebec so I thought since the heat and the sun were finally here, I would share my summer mood board with you! :) I personally LOVE summer and one mood board is not enough to cover everything that inspires me for this season, so I picked my main 4 themes for summer 2015. I hope you'll like it! :)</div>
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Credits : <br />
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<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2014/05/fresh-watermelon-cake.html" target="_blank">Watermelon Cake - Sprinkle Bakes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/lemon-sorbet-recipe-no-ice-cream-maker/" target="_blank">Lemon Sorbet - It all started with paint</a><br />
<a href="http://sayyes.com/2014/08/peaches-n-cream-bars.html" target="_blank">Beautiful peaches - Say yes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onesweetmess.com/2014/05/04/raspberry-moscato-sangria/" target="_blank">Raspberry Cocktail - One sweet mess</a><br />
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On this everyone, cheers to summer! :)<br />
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Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-70516182437248681242015-07-05T21:13:00.001-04:002015-07-06T10:46:34.276-04:00Dreaming of Swarovski crystalsHi everyone! :) <br />
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I hope you all had a marvelous week! What took me so long to blog again you may say? Well, I'm still setting up the apartment and been busy rearranging my atelier, trying to figure out the best way to optimize this new space of mine. It's only the second time I've moved and, silly me, I thought this time I would be able to set up and feel at home in no time since I had everything planned ahead. I didn't took into account that we were moving in a bigger space, and that in this case it meant a few furniture and light purchases. But before I will go shopping for some new bookcases and shelves, I had a very important and exciting task to take care of : shopping for some new Swarovski elements!<br />
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Did your eyes got a bit bigger and brighter? Mine sure did! :) I ordered a few new pieces last January, but as much as I love the new colors, that supplies order was meant to continue the existing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Crystal Dangle Earrings Collection</a>. <br />
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As much as I'm beaming to have now 12 different colors in stock - even if I keep postponing my photoshoot these days since its always raining - I wanted to create something new and dazzling for my upcoming craft fairs. As you may say the concept I'm currently working on is not unique and quite simple, but it is the type of earrings I've been craving for the past few months. I found myself disappointed with the color selection I found in stores, so I decided to create my own serie of Swarosvki Rivoli Crystal Post Earrings. I'll be wearing a pair at a friends wedding this weekend and I can't wait to show you the pictures…! My large supply order is on its way and I simply can't wait! :) What I love most about this new line? Those dazzling earrings will go perfectly with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6471172&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">Berry necklace collection</a> and with the upcoming new Bridal necklace series.<br />
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On this my friend, I can't say more for now! Stay tuned for more details, sneak peeks and what's in store for the end of summer. I have to run for now, got to get ready for the wedding!!! :)<br />
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Wow, long time no see...! It's a bit sleepy and exhausted, but terribly happy that I write to you today! As you know, me and my marvelous boyfriend moved the first weekend of this month. We said goodbye to our tiny Montreal apartment to move into our luxurious and wide apartment in Longueuil...! <br />
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We still can't believe how lucky we were to be able to have put our hands on this lovely apartment! The place itself is very well located, peaceful, quiet and packed with trees, flowers and the cutest townhouses! :) We were sad to leave Montreal as it was where we both grew up and I don't think I'll ever be able to replace the special place Montreal has in my heart with its vibrant, colorful crowd and events. And its not as if I was saying goodbye forever since I'm still working in Montreal during the week. I'm glad to see her buzzing with life everyday; but coming home to some peace and quiet is really quite soothing and so very welcome.<br />
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And as for the Kirameku side of things, you ask? I'm sad I wasn't able to reach my 100 items goal by the end of May. I must admit I miscalculated how much time it would take us to pack all our stuff. Agreed, I'm 70% responsible for this as my love for art and cooking translates into lots of mediums, different type of paints as well as specialized molds and cooking gadgets. So between work/packing/Etsy promoting I simply ran out of time and eventually out of sleep... :( I also made a few sales in between all this so some Berries have not been renewed just yet but not to worry, I will restock and post new items this very weekend! :)<br />
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As for the atelier, I won't be able to post pictures just yet. We focused on getting everything out of the boxes and will rearrange that room later. So the atelier is still at a rough state with a few boxes left to be unpacked.<br />
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But, I focused on the important part : my computer and <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> are up and running!! All my jewelry supplies have been unpacked. So I'm ready to craft again! :) So yes, the long awaited <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Caribbean Blue Berry</a> and custom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Swarovski earrings</a> will be available in a matter of days! :) <br />
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On this, I want to thank you all for your patience and I hope you will have a wonderful end of week!<br />
* M *Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-5773555943331569292015-05-16T10:50:00.001-04:002015-05-16T12:08:36.881-04:00White apartment inspiration<div class="blogaway-section">
Hi everyone! :)<br />
<br />I hope you had a lovely last two weeks! Here in Montreal the gorgeous lilacs are finally in bloom! The air is smelling so lovely whenever I pass one of my neighbours tree! :) I'm sad that my parents moved out of their house before the lilacs season, I would have loved to have a bouquet on my diner table! </div>
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My apologies for this long delay between posts, I have been busy making boxes and wrapping up our precious possessions as moving day is now two weeks away... Yikes! No worries, I can still ship your <a href="http://www.kirameku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Berry orders</a> as my crafting supplies are the last things I'll be packing. I'll be posting soon in my shop announcement and on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirameku412" target="_blank">FB page</a> the few days were my shop will be closed so I'll have time to unpack everything.<br />
<br />Meanwhile; my boyfriend and I gave ourselves a new challenge for our new home. We won't be painting our apartment this time. Of course we will have some colors in our new love nest but we thought a few paint jobs on our furniture instead might do the trick and save us a couple of bucks. I have lots of student quality acrylic that I don't use anymore so I thought we could kill two birds with one stones. I'll leave these DIY furniture inspirations for another post, but here are my favorite white rooms on Pinterest. I thought it could inspire a few of you as well! :)<br />
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I simply love this <a href="http://classicchichome.blogspot.ca/2013/03/dreams-of-living-in-all-white-room.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+http/classicchichomeblogspotcom+(Classic+Chic+Home)" target="_blank">blog post from Classic Chic Home</a>, so may pretty rooms in there, but this one is<br />
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We won't have such a lovely staircase in our next apartment but I found the frame decoration in <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/south-shore-decorating-blog-3901182?blog=3901182&post=3090526893&viewer=true" target="_blank">this post</a> absolutely wonderful!<br />
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Love this gorgeous bedroom with soft grey accents....! From <a href="http://uniqueshomedesign.tumblr.com/post/82203065365/dove-gray-home-dec-charisma-design" target="_blank">Unique Home Architecture post</a><br />
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Love the use of festive lights in this post from <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/decorating/5-tips-entertaining-big-small-space.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+thestoriesofa2z/Visw+(Home+Stories+A+to+Z)" target="_blank">Home stories</a><br />
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I want one gorgeous dresser just like this...! Styling from <a href="http://www.livelovediy.com/2013/04/my-top-10-thrift-store-shopping-tips.html" target="_blank">Live Love DIY</a><br />
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Love the cozy and yet warm feeling of this all white room from <a href="http://sisustuscharm.blogspot.fi/2014/03/aurinkoa.html" target="_blank">Charm blog</a><br />
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And, the final one : love the shabby chic style in this living room from <a href="http://www.digsdigs.com/all-shades-of-white-30-beautiful-living-room-designs/" target="_blank">Digs Digs</a><br />
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On this everyone, have a wonderful weekend! :D<br />
Don't hesitate to post your inspiration for an all white room!<br />
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Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-57507089934068567532015-04-30T21:35:00.001-04:002015-04-30T21:46:07.142-04:00Kirameku updateHi everyone! :)<br />
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I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and aren't buried in work! I just wanted to give you a quick update on Kirameku as I have finally reached 92 items in stock, yay! :)<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6471172&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">Berry Necklaces</a></b> : I have yet one more necklace to list. I find that my pictures from the last photoshoot were too dark and not bringing out the lovely details in the green shades of the Moss Berry Pendant Necklace. Although, I wanted to share with you my "coup de coeur" like we say in French, for this gorgeous new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/230912328/berry-necklace-silver-green-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Silver & Green Berry Necklace</a>. There's now <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6471172&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">10 Berry Necklaces</a> listed, yay! And don't worry, I'm still working on the Cobalt & Snow Bridal Necklace. My hope is to list it in May but we'll have to see how things goes with our moving schedule.<br />
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<b>Kirameku 1000 heart shop giveaway </b>: I have drawn a number and contacted the winner during the Easter weekend. I have unfortunately never heard back from the winner. It really saddens me and I tried giving the winner more time to claim their prize because of the Holidays, but it didin't work out. I will be drawing a new number and contacting the new winner in the following days, so please check your convos! And best luck to all! :)<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Swarovski earrings</a></b> : I jumped on my camera as soon as there was a beautiful sun outside and shot 4 different pair of Swarovski cristal earrings. You can now enjoy 2 pairs that were listed a few days ago. I hope you will love them! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts on the new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Kirameku?section_id=6971261&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3" target="_blank">Swarovski earrings collection</a> or request a particular color, I would love to hear them! :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/229624744/bermuda-blue-swarovski-heart-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Bermuda Blue Swarovski Dangle Earrings</a>!</td></tr>
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<b>Craft fairs </b>: I'm sending many applications before the month of April ends. I will keep you posted on witch show Kirameku will attend. Etsy local/Facebook events and blog posts will be created when I'll have my confirmations. I hope to be able to meet you in person this year as well and I'm aiming at least 3 craft shows for 2015. Stay posted and don't hesitate to subscribe to Kirameku's newsletter to get all the details in your inbox! :)<br />
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Like always, your feedback is very appreciated and custom orders are more than welcomed so please, don't be shy and leave me a comment! :) Have a great week everyone! <br />
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Kiramekuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09854362506552700425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469018789722457799.post-63226856347960791422015-04-24T08:45:00.001-04:002015-05-16T12:09:07.389-04:00Workspace & atelier inspiration<div class="blogaway-section">
Hi everyone! :)<br />
<br />Like I mentioned in my previous posts, my marvelous boyfriend and I will be moving soon. We finally found a lovely place and I was thinking of sharing with you my inspirations for my new - and all mine!!! - atelier!<br />
<br />I can't wait to have my gorgeous Italian easel set free of its box and use it in my new workspace under the sunlight....! I've scouted Pinterest in search of my favorite ideas and I hope it will inspire you too! :) Pictures of the actual atelier will be posted once it will be complete I promise! :)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Source : http://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/kitchens/g1245/white-kitchen-decorating-ideas-1210/</b></td></tr>
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Love this built in desk in front of the window. How marvelous would it be to paint under the sunlight with a hot cup of tea?!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Source : http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-creative/home-eleven-rooms-to-be-inspired-by-22526/gallery/image/home-eleven-rooms-to-be-inspired-by-9/</b></td></tr>
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Wow, the use of contrast here is simply amazing! Don't you agree? :)</div>
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I'm personally not a big fan of gold, but in this case, it brings so much light plus a lovely touch of warmth and chic to this room, I just love the atmosphere!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Source : http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.ca/2013/07/eames-chairs-finished-finally-for-now.html?m=1</b></td></tr>
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I can't really put my finger on the aspect of this room that makes me love it, but it has a lovely "je ne sais quoi" that makes me want to sit down and draw in this room...!</div>
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On this everyone, I hope you enjoyed my top 5! Tell me, what makes a craft room the perfect atelier for you? :)<br />
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