New in the Shop Today

I found these fabulous stone beads on a trip to downtown Toronto last Friday.  I couldn't wait to get home and play with them.  I just love how this necklace turned out.  For me you can never go wrong when combining blue and green.

Another addition to my Glam Allure earrings.  I've always been drawn to sparkly things and my collection of vintage glass jewels is a favourite of mine.  Today I listed these fabulous green earrings that would be perfect to wear or give as a gift for Christmas.  Yes, I said it Christmas...only 61 shopping days left!

Time for a Facelift

Sometimes you just need a change.   A pick me up.  Perhaps a new shade of lipstick and a little makeover.  I was feeling this way with my website design. When I originally opened up my online shop I loved the look of brown and turquoise blue with the soft florals. That was well over three years ago now and I was growing tired of it and longing for a change. So, I decided to give my website a bit of a facelift. It wasn't the best of timing with the busy Christmas season just ahead but once it was in my head I just couldn't look back.  I've been working very hard behind the scenes updating, freshening up and ironing out any wrinkles and now it's finally ready for it's grand entrance.

See my new website here: nancywallisdesigns

I love the black damask paired with the pink.  It's modern and feminine and I think it's the perfect complement to showcase my designs.

Newly listed pearl and black onyx necklace.

What do you think?

Do you remember about the surprise I mentioned yesterday?  Well this is part of it but there's more to come! Stay tuned!

My new look has also been carried over to my etsy shop where you can also find all my designs.

It's a New Year. It's a New Look.

Well, it was definitely time and long overdue. My old blog design was getting a bit dull and I wanted to brighten  it up and have something that was more a reflection of me (or at least the me I want to be on some days). 

Positive thinking, happy, thankful and making each day matter. (Don't worry I'm not going to go all "Oprah" on you.)  One can't change completely overnight - and that's probably a good thing but I guess with the new year comes a sense of a new beginning.

In the past while, I've been struggling with things to post (hence my very few postings).  What could really be interesting enough to write about let alone have someone else want to read?  I'm still not really sure but I thought I'll just share the things that interest me...my designs, the ups and downs of owning your own business, cooking, recipes, photography, home decor, travel and of course my family.

So in the spirit of new beginnings, I know a good breakfast is the best start to the day (one of my new year's resolutions), but after that it's definitely a fresh, hot cup of coffee for me.  As my computer opens to a new day I pour some into one of my favourite mugs.  I imagine you might even do the same as we share a moment.  The house is quiet for a few hours now and I can organize my day.  A new day.

Coffee's on...welcome to a little bit of my life.