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For those of you who were disappointed by Erin Fetherston's GO International collection for Target, I apologize in advance for yet another post on this topic. It seems that my local Target store received 90% of the pieces in the collection, and there's still a lot left on the racks. I went back and picked up 3 more pieces: the black babydoll dress with the Peter Pan collar, the black ruffled spaghetti strap top, and the ivory woven top with the black Peter Pan collar. The focus of this post is the ruffled spaghetti strap top. When I first saw it, I wasn't overly impressed. I've seen many tops like this and I didn't think it would flatter my figure. When I tried it on at home, I noticed that it has a subtle A-line shape and I liked the contrasting velvet fabric on the top panel and on the straps. I decided to try and style the top 3 different ways...

Look 1 - Feminine Romantic - Poet-sleeved blouse from H&M, a vintage pencil skirt, some Prada-esque sandals, and a quilted poodle-print clutch.

Look 2 - Edgy Ladylike - Same pencil skirt as Look 1, with a faux fur leopard print shrug, some "tough girl" fingerless leather gloves, gold peep-toe pumps, and a gorgeous croc print frame bag that I received for my birthday. (Thanks, S. R.!)

Look 3 - Urban Rocker - Printed scarf with fringe from F21, resin "love" bracelets also from F21, leopard print jeans from Urban Outfitters, pink croc print clutch from Banana Republic, and "vintage" Nine West boots that I resurrected from the depths of my closet.

If you like what you see, click the image to enlarge.

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Every once in a while I like to prowl around in my closet and resurrect an old favorite. For example, I'm currently reviving my old scrunchy cowboy-style boots from late 2005/early 2006. They have always been one of my most comfortable pairs of boots given the rounded toe shape. They also have extra room in the upper calf area, so I can squeeze my skinny jeans into them if I so desire. For today's family dinner I decided to wear a satin dress from Urban Outfitters and make it more casual by pairing it with my cozy thermal set from the Erin Fetherston for Target collection. Add a geometric necklace, and a skinny metallic belt, and there's my Christmas look.

Beaded Rose

The Beaded Rose is probably the most common and easiest to make of all Beaded flowers. Browse for free beaded rose flower making instruction and patterns and all the roses and arrangements I made.

Rose Tutorial

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A few completed pieces

I wanted to share a few pictures of pieces I've completed. I'm began doing a few woven seed bead stitches in 2005. They are more time consuming than stringing larger beads onto a strand of jewelry wire, but the results are worth it. This blue bracelet was created with a basic spiral stitch, using size 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads (the larger the number, the smaller the bead). This particular bracelet took just over 2 hours to complete.


The black and white bracelet is actually a double spiral stitch. I've had people ask if the beads were just twisted together - I wish it were that easy! The double spiral stitch just involves an extra step than the blue single spiral bracelet. The seed beads used for this one are size 11/0 and 8/0. The seed bead size and the double spiral makes this bracelet chunkier than the blue one.

This is all for today. I've got several projects ahead of me that I'll share. There are always more ideas than time when it comes to beading!

Christmas gift stuufs

*On the 1st Day of Christmas: Charmed Scarf Pins

*On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Decorative Ornament Hooks

*On the 3rd Day of Christmas: A Pair of Swinging Earrings

*On the 4th Day of Christmas: Earthy Pendants

*On the 5th Day of Christmas: An Art Nouveau Pendant

*On the 6th Day of Christmas: Mitten Holders

*On the 7th Day of Christmas: Gift-Wrapping with Beads

*On the 8th Day of Christmas: A Flurry of Christmas Ornaments

*On the 9th Day of Christmas: Mix and Match Necklaces

*On the 10th Day of Christmas: A Filigree Pendant

*On the 11th Day of Christmas: Snowguy Necklace

On the 12th Day of Christmas: Candy Cane Ceramic Necklace

Thank you for joining us for the 12 Days of Christmas. If you were inspired to make one of the projects, we'd love to see it!

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What a cool beading project for the kids...

Check this out. It's called a "bead buddy". Oh its adorable. I've made several today. They're so fun and easy to make. I've included a link to the tutorial I found below. The instructions are a little vague (at least they were for me) but check it out, and let me know what you think by leaving a comment!

Julie.

Brick Stitch History

Hey, I found this cool history of the brick stitch which I thought I'd share. I've included an extract of it here.

Julie

Brick Stitch is a very old beading stitch. It is a relative to peyote stitch. Both brick stitch samplers can be made using peyote stitch if the patterns worked vertically instead of horizontally.

Native Americans have used brick stitch for many years. The Comanches used brick stitch extensively, as well as peyote (gourd) stitch for decoration of bags, cradles and other items. Some Iroquois wrist and hair bands were worked in bead stitches that kept each row of beads offset much like brick stitch and perhaps was a precursor to the stitch. The Totadaho Belt (wampum), dated late 1750’s is probably worked in long strips of bugles and then stitched together, making an offset appearance that looks like brick stitch. Old, brick stitch beadwork has been found in Guatemala worked in antique beads size 22/0 or smaller. The originators are unknown. Beadwork from Africa and the Middle East also include brick stitch techniques. In reviewing quill work and basketry created by Native Americans, the cross sections of various reeds in basketry and quills placed in decorative pieces both naturally appear offset like brick stitch beading. The motifs easily work from one medium to another. Perhaps as the use of beads evolved, the same appearance was desired that follows in the other crafts.

A georgeous beading pattern to get you started with peyote stitch

Following on from yesterdays peyote stich tutorial I thought it would be handy to find a basic pattern which is quite attractive to get you started with peyote stitch. I hope you like it!

Julie

An absolutely adorable Valentine's Day pattern called "Floating Hearts", designed by Dona exclusively for Beadwork.About.Com.

The Floating Hearts Amulet Bag is beaded in 2-drop Peyote stitch and is 38 single beads wide worked in 19 sets of 2 beads each. It is 81 rows down for the front of the Amulet. You could bead an additional 81 rows in the same pattern for the back of the Amulet or bead the additional 81 rows in white, pink, red or any combination of these colors! Enjoy!

Beautiful Beaded Chandelier Earrings!

Aren't they just georgeous? Best of all they are so easy to make! Oh I think I'm in love.

I'm off to make a set of these beaties now and then I'm off to bed so I'll catch you all tomorrow. Have a terific day, we'll catch up soon!

Julie

The Commercial Construction Sales Industry

Professionalshttp://www.naplesnews.com/admin/news/stories/add/# Toggle preview (CSIP) of Southwest Florida will hold its holiday social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Neon Bar and Grill, 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Spring. Bring a new toy to donate to the sheriff’s Christmas toy drive. R.S.V.P. to Trish Leonard at tleonard@omscorp.net.

The Collier County Women’s Bar Association will hold its annual holiday reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at Northern Trust Bank, 375 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The event is sponsored by LexisNexis. Janeice Martin, recipient of the 2007 Woman Lawyer of the Year award, and Ernie Bretzmann, recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Executive Award, will be honored. There is no fee for this event for members and their guests. To register, contact Kim Spiker at 213-6221 or kas15@ntrs.com. R.S.V.P.s will be accepted through noon today.

The Ehlers Group Inc. will host a seminar “Increase Sales by Understanding the Senior Consumer” for real estate professional at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Tower Pointe at Arbor Trace. 1001 Arbor Trace Lake Drive, Naples. Senior housing sales and marketing consultant Bruce B. Rosenblatt will discuss the latest trends of the senior housing industry and options available in Southwest Florida. Limited seating. R.S.V.P. required by today, at 598-3490.

The Collier Building Industry Association will host the following: ARM Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the CBIA office. SMC/CBIA holiday party and president’s award reception at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Naples Bay Resort. Remodelors Board retreat at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the CBIA office. Golf Committee meeting at noon on Friday, Dec. 7, at the CBIA office. Remodelors holiday party at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11, at Stonebridge. ARM Committee meeting at noon on Dec. 18, at Kona Grill. For more information, call the CBIA office at 436-6100.

The Village on Venetian Bay and Chabad Jewish Center of Naples will host a festival of lights celebration at its Hanukkah Fest and public menorah lighting ceremony on Tuesday night, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Village, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., on the south end. For more information, contact Chabad of Naples at 404-6993 or hanukah@chabadnaples.com.

The Community Association Officers Forum, established by Edison College’s Office of Continuing Education to help condo association officers understand the issues that they face as members of their community associations’ boards of directors, will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Naples at the Lely campus of Edison College and in Fort Myers at The Hilton Garden Inn, 12600 University Drive. This year’s topics are the following: Tuesday in Fort Myers and Wednesday in Naples “This could never happen to us! Your association may already be a victim of fraud;” on Jan. 8, in Fort Myers and Jan. 9, in Naples “Dealing with Damage 101;” on Feb. 5 in Fort Myers and Feb. 6, in Naples “The Essential Ingredients of Being a Knowledgeable Board Member;” March 4, in Fort Myers and March 5, in Naples “Legal and Accounting Update: What’s New? What’s Coming?” Participants may choose either location. There is no charge to attend but reservations must be made in advance. Register at www.GuardianPropertyManagement.net, or call 514-7432 in Collier or toll free from Lee County at 888-514-7430.

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will host the following events:

• Wake Up Naples at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Naples Hilton. Topic is 2007 salary survey, featuring a three member panel comprised of Collier County business leaders that participated in the survey. Pre-register at www.napleschamber.org. Members, $20; future members, $25. Register online at www.napleschamber.org.

• Its annual holiday party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Naples Hilton. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The event is for members only. Cost is $10 in advance before 5 p.m. on Dec. 12, or $20 at the door for members and guests of members, must be accompanied by member.

• A 60-Minute Success seminar “Negotiating Skills,” presented by Duwayne Keller from Dale Carnegie from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Chamber, second floor conference room, 2390 U.S. 41 N. This event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.napleschamber.org.

Naples Area Professional League of Executives Service (N.A.P.L.E.S.) will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday at Encore Bistro & Bar, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road in the Naples Walk Plaza. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. The speaker will be Debb Burrington with Congress Jewelers. For more information, call Tim Tillapaugh at 825-7711, or visit www.naplesgroup.net.

LivingInNaples.com, partnering with Edison College is hosting networking EXPO 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Edison College in East Naples. For more information, visit www.LivingInNaples.com, or call Ramia Macdonald at 404-3521 or 1-888-232-8092.

Florida Gulf Coast University and The Economic Development Council of Collier County will hold its final software technologies distinguished lecture series “ITIL: A Strategic Key to the Future,” presented by John Connor, CTO and senior vice president, ASG Software Solutions, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Florida Gulf Coast University student union, room No. 213. R.S.V.P. at Robert@eNaplesFlorida.com.

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Florida Institute of Government, for managers and employees from both the private and public sectors will host “The Gift of Optimism,” presented by David Kelley from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the student union No. 214. The half-day workshop is part of its the Florida Institute of Government’s Professional Development series. Learn how to: develop techniques to fight negativity, understand the psychology of positive thinking and demonstrate the value and appropriate use of humor in the workplace. Cost is $69. For more information, contact Joanne Hartke a 590-7815, or jhartke@fgcu.edu.

The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will host the following events:

• Its 22nd annual Holiday Boat Parade Saturday on the Imperial River. Enter a boat in the parade, or participate as an “active spectator.” For more information, contact Dort Bear at the Chamber.

• Its annual holiday party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13, at Shadow Wood Country Club. Advance reservations cost $30 per person and $40 at the door. Bring an unwrapped toy that night to be distributed to children in need in the Bonita Springs community. For details, contact Geraldine at the Chamber.

• Power networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club.

Carla Bonten Realty Inc. will host a holiday bead party fundraiser to benefit Miracles in Action, a Naples-based nonprofit organization, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Spanish Wells Carla Bonten Realty, 28000 Spanish Wells Blvd, Suite 103, Bonita Springs. The event will feature handmade Guatemalan beaded necklaces, purses, bracelets and more. Sales of these beaded handicrafts will help local non-profit Miracles in Action support the administrative costs of their many projects in Guatemala. R.S.V.P. by Friday, by calling Carla Bonten Realty Inc. at 949-9122.

The Naples/Collier chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will host a workshop titled “Financing Your Business” from 9:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Central Library, 650 Central Ave. A panel of financial specialists will provide insight into obtaining the capital you need. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit www.scorenaples.org and click on WORKSHOPS and then on SIGN UP! or, call 430-0081.

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Neapolitan Chapter will host its holiday dinner “Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Identity,” presented by Carrie Kerskie, owner of Marcone Investigations, at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, at Naples Hilton & Towers. Attendees will learn about the latest scams and ways to protect themselves and their business from this multibillion-dollar industry. The event is open to the public. Members, $30; nonmembers. $35. Reservations are required must be received by noon on Thursday before the meeting. For additional information, visit www.abwaneapolitan.org or call 513-4652.

Mortgage Bankers Association of Southwest Florida will hold its monthly luncheon meeting for mortgage bankers and affiliated business people from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Carrabba’s Restaurant, 4320 U.S. 41 N., Naples. There will be no speaker in December. The meeting will be celebrating the holiday season and attendees are being asked to bring toys that will be donated to the East Naples Fire Department for distribution to families in need. For more information, call Mary Harper at Royal Palm Bank 593-5522 or send an e-mail to mary.harper@mercbanx.com.

The Downtown Naples Association (DNA) in conjunction with the Naples Daily News will host a Naples City Council candidates forum from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. The forum will be moderated by Jean Rawson. The event will be sponsored in part by the Naples Daily News and the American Business Women’s Association. Candidates for the Naples City Council election have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to register with the City of Naples clerk.

Florida Gulf Coast University will hosts its ninth annual entrepreneurs law school for small business owners on Saturday Jan. 26., at at FGCU’s main campus in the student union building. The eight hourlong sessions will give participants an opportunity to interact with 21 attorneys. The event is being coordinated by the Small Business Development Center and Center for Leadership and Innovation and will be sponsored by the law firm of Becker&Polikoff, KeyBank and Oswald Trippe and Co. Cost is $95. To register, visit www.cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc/lawschool/.

Business Network International will hold its weekly breakfast meeting art 8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bonita Springs Moose Lodge, 25101 Old 41 Road. For more information call Ann Hughes at 596-0054, or visit www.smallbiz/meetup.com/432.

Goal Setters Business Network International, a new North Naples chapter, will hold its weekly meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesdays at 1865 Veterans Park. Cost is $10. For more information, call Lola Moore at 398-3006 or Kelly Salmons at 597-0787.

Business Network International will hold its weekly meeting at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples. For more information and to make a reservation, call 354-3224.

Business Network International, a Bonita BizNet chapter, will hold its weekly breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Spanish Wells Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane, Bonita Springs. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Elizabeth Brune at 495-5472 or www.bniswfl.com.

Kiwanis Club of Naples on the Gulf will hold its weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Perkins Restaurant, 3585 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Kiwanis Club of Naples will hold its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples. For more information, call 597-3261.

Kiwanis Club of Pelican Bay holds its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 4320 U.S. 41 N. For more information, visit www.kiwanisofpelicanbay.org.

Kiwanis Club of Northside Naples will hold its weekly meeting from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Thursdays at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave., North Naples. For more information, visit www.NorthsideNaplesKiwanis.com.

Kiwanis Club of East Naples holds its weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Perkins Restaurant, 4335 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. The cost, which includes breakfast, is $8. For more information, call 403-5437.

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