Layering Pearls add pizazz to any outfit!

If you've been reading this blog, you know that Jewel Kade's specialty is in their hand-crafted charms which look absolutely phenomenal LAYERED.  If you think you can't pull off that look, think again!  It's the fabulous "layering pearls" to the rescue!  Put this strand on, and you'll not only look like a million bucks, but you'll feel like a JK superstar who can layer like a veteran! :)

Here's some tips on how this necklace can be worn:

• wear it long with a knot at the bottom
• wrap it 2 times
• hey, wrap it 3 times!
• wrap it around your neck and pull it through like a lariat
• wrap it twice and tie a knot on the longer layer
• wrap it twice and pull one strand close to your neck like a choker

I know there's more where that came from--play with it and find out which way suits you!!!  P.S. Don't forget today's the last day to get the Pearl Drop necklace for FREE (when you place an order of $125 or more through my website)--which, by the way looks fabulous with the layering pearls!!!

Two more days to get the Pearl Drop for FREE!!!!

Jewel Kade is offering a very generous gift for anyone who purchases more than $125 in a single order:  the highly sought after pearl drop necklace!  Get it while you can, the clock is ticking and this offer expires at the stroke of midnight April 30th! :)  Order by visiting www.jewelkade.com/sarahfoutz today!

And The Bride Wore White...

If you weren't up at 3am sipping your tea and eating a scone, fear not! The wedding watched around the world will be airing all day...probably everyday for a while! I tried to wake up that early, but just couldn't get myself together...I think I rolled out of bed around 5:30am, which was actually perfect timing! I was able to catch some pre-wedding footage and then watch the wedding live. (However, I was drinking coffee not tea...and unfortunately no scones and clotted cream)

I am, and have been for YEARS, obsessed with English history. Living in England for three years definitely has had a play in that. If there's a movie about Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scotts, etc...I've seen it! I'm also a Tudors addict and really into the history of the Tudors in general...just can't get enough! So needless to say, witnessing English history right before my eyes was amazing! I love William and Kate's commitment to family tradition while not losing themselves through the pomp and circumstance. When I think of a royal wedding or just a royal event in general, I think of being proper, not cracking a smile, being poised... Somehow the new royal couple managed to be proper and poised, yet crack several smiles and just appear to be really real and down to earth (as much as royalty could be I suppose...)
So of course I have to post some pictures from The Wedding!!

Here are the parents of the bride with the Prince Charles. Carole Middleton was wearing a sky blue wool coat dress and a matching crepe dress underneath by Catherine Walker. I read that Catherine Walker was actually one of Princess Diana's favorite designers.

Prince William and Prince Harry entering Westminster Abbey.

Catherine arriving with her father. PS. with a name like Catherine Elizabeth, I would say she was born to be royalty...wouldn't you??

How stunning is she?? Here's what I love...I love that out of all the tiaras she could have chosen, she chose such simple, yet so beautiful, one. Her tiara is 1930's Cartier, loaned to her by the Queen. Her earrings were a gift from her parents (tear drop diamonds), her bouquet was a fraction of the size of most Royal's, but fit her simple and elegant style! Her veil was gorgeous and had the perfect amount of fabric...we could actually see her face under it! Did I mention that she did her own makeup?? I mean, seriously...love that (having done that myself...hehe) ANNNNND last, but not least, THE DRESS. Let's first talk about how it's an absolute miracle that the design/designer of the dress was not leaked to the press! I personally was in such anticipation to see the dress and find out who designed it. Kate's dress was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (perfect choice)! I thought it was simply gorgeous. Traditional with a modern twist, which I love! Her sister, and lady in waiting (pictured above) also wore a dress by Sarah Burton and I have to say that I loved that dress too, although was caught off guard by how low cut it was in the front! ps. Kate's sister, Phillipa Middleton aka "Pippa" was a trending topic on twitter this morning! I read that Pippa is now one of the MOST popular baby names for a girl...just sayin'.

Fergie's girls...the Princesses of York. If you love a good hat, then this wedding would have been a field day for you! The invitation did request that women wear hats (which all proper British women do, to events such as this) although somehow the Prime Minister's wife didn't get the memo *gasp* The Princesses' hats were designed by Phillip Treacy, a favorite of Kate's. He also is the designer of the crazy, yet beautiful, hats worn by SJP on the Sex and the City red carpets. Phillip Treacy dressed over 65 guests from the Royal wedding!! And by looking at some of those hats, it is no surprise!

Some of the pictures from the ceremony...it truly was lovely.

The Queen and Prince Phillip leaving the ceremony...as usual the Queen wore a pastel color, but the yellow was in keeping with the trends!

The Royals being escorted to the Palace after the ceremony...it was gorgeous and the crowd was going crazy!

The newlyweds waiving to the public! I was really impressed by how calm and poised Kate was through the whole thing. She was proper, yet not shy and seemed really comfortable in her new role!

Here are just a few of some really great shots from the crowd! Many dressed up and some REALLY got into character! I love it! I'm glad I got to see it on tv, but really wish I could have been there in person!

THE KISS! We waited about an hour for the newlyweds to come out on to the balcony to kiss! A tradition started by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The crowd cheered for a kiss and they couple willingly obliged...TWICE!

Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! I am very excited to see what great things they bring to the monarchy, and I have no doubts that they will last! (I hope) :)

If you missed the actual wedding, you can download it online or just turn on the tv...it's replaying on several channels. If you like the fashion aspect of it, tune in to E! for the fashion commentary AND don't forget to tune into fashion police! This royal wedding is a historical moment not to be missed.

Thanks for reading my little recap! 

Life is But a Dream...

So as I've stated many times before...sometimes life takes over and you can barely keep your head above water. I could say the same thing to describe my life lately...but what I will say is that I have also had an overwhelming peace that has been so calming in the midst of craziness! It's been weird and unexplainable, but definitely good!

I had hoped to have pictures of the house construction, but I haven't been able to transfer them on to my laptop, so I'll have to do another post from Soon's. Anyway, the house is well under way and they have done SO much!! the outside brick has been replaced, the whole entire inside has been gutted and the rooms have been blocked out and ready for dry wall. Oh, and we have new windows! They look great! I've picked out siding, hardwood, carpet, paint, lighting, bathroom vanities....new bedding. I still have a few things left on my list as well as the whole kitchen to pick out, but we're making progress! We have been on a serious time crunch, as we need to vacate our apartment June1st. We just found out that the inspectors are not able to get to the house in time, which puts everything back another month! So needless to say, I was stressing about where we are going to live, the possibility of moving AGAIN before the actual move and packing up so quickly...it has just been A LOT. And that along with the other stresses of life, my mental health has been questionable! LOL BUT as usual the Lord worked everything out and, for now, we're able to extend our stay at our apartment. Righ now it just seems like we'll never move in it's just a dream...BUT if you follow me on facebook, then this is all old news! Sooo on to the new/more interesting...


Maddie's 2nd birthday party is Saturday and I'm super excited for that! I will have pictures of that and our recent trip to Butler's Orchard very soon! She's growing up so fast...I can't believe it!!!

I mean seriously...I just want to squeeze her constantly...and I do!



So I've gone a month since writing a post, so it wouldn't be right for me not to include some Stella & Dot News! So here you go!

Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky was just recently spotted on the red carpet wearing Stella & Dot's new Casablanca Bib Necklace! I haven't worn mine yet, but this is definitely inspiring! Love her and love the necklace! Get yours here!

Right now through April 30th at midnight you can grab yourself the mocha disc necklace at 50% off! This is one of my favorite necklaces and will be yours too! Just enter MOCHA as the promo code at checkout. Not only can you get this necklace, but if you shop under the hostess name "Mystery Hostess" you will be entered to win free jewelry of your choice! The winner will be announced on Monday May1st. Orders must be placed before Saturday April 30th at 9pm. *See below for more details!

Anyway, that's about it for now...I have a cake and a bunch of cupcakes to make! I'm attempting to make a hello kitty cake for Maddie, so we'll see! I'll definitely post pictures...if it comes out good :) LOL

*To place an order to win free jewelry of your choice go here and click on "find your hostess." Type in "Mystery Hostess" as the name and start shopping! Don't forget to add MOCHA as a promotional code if you're buying the Mocha Disc Necklace. All orders must be placed before April 30th at 9pm in order to qualify for the giveaway. The winner will be announced here on my blog and my facebook page May 1st. Take advantage of this and get your Mother's Day shopping done!!

See this JK charm inspired by the Royal Couple!

Are you planning on celebrating the Royal Wedding tomorrow?  What better way to commemorate it than by ordering this gorgeous shadowbox charm, designed with Prince William and his gorgeous fiance Kate in mind.  With a backdrop of royal blue on the front and a regal crown, it truly is fit for a queen!  Add in the words "happily ever after" on the back, and it will make you feel like royalty every time you put it on.  Get it while you can, this charm is going in the vault May 30!  For more gorgeous inspiration, visit www.jewelkade.com/sarahfoutz

JK BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF!!

Want to score this gorgeous bracelet for only $20???

For the next two days ONLY (Wed and Thurs til 4pm)  all off my loyal customers and fans have the opportunity to BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF!!  This is my most generous sale yet, so take advantage of it while you can!  You can either email your order to sarahfoutz@msn.com, or call me at 208-724-7397.  Browse the catalog at www.jewelkade.com/sarahfoutz, but the sale is not valid online. :)

Can we say "Mother's Day?"!!! (get one for your mom, then get one for you at half the price!)

Butterfly Dreams Hair Band by Clara Clips

Doesn't this make you think of Spring?  This hair band has been designed, hand cut and stitched by Clara Clips.  Clara's shop features all sorts of felt goodies!  I was immediately drawn to the finger puppets she has created, as well as the vintage styled dress up dolls.  Her shop also carries felted purses and all kinds of fun hair accessories.  All of the items in the shop have been designed and created by Clara. 

Copyright 2011 Oh Canada Team and claraclips.

Travel with JK!

OK, the last time I was in San Francisco was about 10 years ago, on a trip with my college roommates.  We saw the sights, went to the broadway, and ate and laughed til we were sick.  Good times.  Memories like this need to be cherished.  Which I do, around my neck.  :)  I love the "city stick" charm series which celebrate destinations all over the globe, from Rome to Hawaii.  And even if you've never been to an exotic location, but have dreams to someday, live through your charm til your dreams come true!!

P.S.  Click the "like" right below this post--a new addition to my blog!  Do your part to share the JK love!!

JK Word Sticks: describe who you are!!

Janet Kinkade has designed a handful of inspirational word-sticks that allow you to express your passion in a heartfelt, even whimsical way.  For anyone out there who has ran a marathon, look no further: you will never find a cuter piece of jewelry to symbolize the sacrifice it took you to accomplish that feat!!!  There are wordsticks for teachers, surviviors, dancers, and mothers, just to name a few.  To see them all, be sure to check out the Jewel Kade website! 

If you'd like to win a mother's day wordstick, follow me on twitter and retweet my status to be entered the giveaway!

Wear your passion!

Spring Thaw Sale Treasuries

There are 3 more days remaining in the Oh Canada! Team Spring Thaw sale! We are lucky that quite a few team shops are participating. Each offers a wide range of items at a range of price points. You can see them all here, as well as check out the specifics of each shop's sale.

During this special sale week several teammies have curated some gorgeous treasuries filled with items from participating shops to highlight the variety and depth of talent of our great team, which you can see below.











Each image is clickable and will take you directly to the live treasury on Etsy so that you can fully appreciate the great creative and curatorial talents of our team.

Thanks to: JanJat, Junquete, LeanneDesigns, LittleBearsMom (as TeamOhCanada), RecycledandResewn, and TheOldBarnDoor for curating such lovely treasuries!

Copyright 2011 Oh Canada Team

Shop Spotlight: My Victorian Cottage

In the spotlight this month is My Victorian Cottage. I am pleased to feature a vintage shop for the very first time in the Shop Spotlight segment. Dianne, the shop owner runs her shop out of beautiful Ontario. Her shop specializes in vintage housewares, fabric, buttons, linens, notions, and clothing sourced from local estates.

I fell in love with all of her vintage treasures and I know you will too. Vintage has a very huge place on Etsy and I am proud to bring a part of all that vintage goodness to the Shop Spotlight.

Oh Canada: Of all the things that you sell, which item or style is your favorite?

Dianne: Vintage fabrics and textiles are my favourite. I think it's genetic. I learned to sew when I was very young and I remember my father feeling all the fabrics in stores. When I got involved with vintage I just gravitated to that.

Oh Canada: When did you develop an interest in vintage items?

Dianne: I went to an auction over 20 years ago and got hooked right away. Then like many dealers I started selling so I could keep buying. The buying is the best part. 

Oh Canada: Why do you have such a love for vintage wares? 

Dianne: I rarely buy anything retail, even then it has to be some kind of deal. I love that vintage is different. It's not what everybody else has. It's very inexpensive compared to new. It's my lifestyle now.

Oh Canada: How do you select which vintage items to add to your shop? Where do you find your vintage treasures?

Dianne: I select a lot of my items to sell because they fit through "the slot". Postage is the bane of my internet selling existence. That said, I also list things that I really don't expect to sell. I buy for shows and rather than have things just waiting I list them for the exposure, like vintage metal tackle boxes. Anything metal is so current and whenever I list or renew a tackle box they get immediate hearts and are chosen for treasuries. I have sold a few on etsy but they are more for the exposure value.

I shop at auctions, thrift stores, the outdoor antique markets. Aberfoyle is the best locally, and twice a year I go to Brimfield, Massachusettes for the biggest outdoor shows ever. First show is in May and I absolutely can't wait. When the team was talking about vacations on beaches I was thinking about my upcoming road trip. For me, that's the best vacation.

Oh Canada: Any plans to incorporate a new product into your shop this year?

Dianne: This business is a lot about reinventing yourself to stay current, always trying new things. I did recently start selling the pillows and bags I sew in a new etsy shop.

Oh Canada: What is your favorite thing about selling on Etsy?

Dianne: I still love that total surprise when I check in and I have a sale. I love the new Activity Feed. I also love that buyers aren't afraid to spend money here because they recognize the value of Etsy.

Oh Canada: Do you have a number one tip for new sellers?

Dianne: Of course, you need good pictures. I think you need to be offering something that people want to buy. I don't know exactly. Etsy is still a lot of mystery to me, why some people get so popular and others don't. I like being on the Oh Canada Team. Etsy is a huge place and this makes for some sense of community. List and relist too for exposure in the searches. I know not everybody agrees with the relist thing. 

Oh Canada: What is your favorite thing to buy on Etsy? 

Dianne: I'm too practical. I think the best things to buy are supplies, zippers, findings, fabric, etc. So much choice and really good prices. 

Oh Canada: What is the number one best item in your shop right now? 

Dianne: The buttons are my best sellers. I just have to keep focused and list more.


Visit My Victorian Cottage to see her lovely selection of vintage wares. You can also keep up with Dianne in her two other shops. In From The Workroom you will find beautiful sewn items from mostly vintage fabrics, linens, lace, and trims. In Button Lane you will discover unique vintage button charm bracelets. So head on over and have a look. Dianne will be glad to have you stop by.

Copyright 2011 Oh Canada Team

If you love it, host it!

If you are reading this blog, you must have an interest in Jewel Kade.  And if you have a love for it, what better way to score some really great jewelry for FREE than introduce this new jewelry line to your friends?  Not only is Jewel Kade one of the easiest at-home parties to throw (simple treats and you're set!) but it also offers serious hostess rewards for anyone willing to open their home!  I would LOVE to make this happen for you!!  Don't live near Boise?  Don't fret!  Book parties are also a fun way to share the JK love.  Contact me today if you are up for a JK adventure!

And don't forget if you or any of your guests spend more than $125 on a single party order, they will receive the pearl drop necklace for FREE!!

Speaking of FREE--check out my Twitter giveaway.  Just follow and retweet my status and you're entered to win a free Mother's Day charm, to be announced April 30!!

Mix and Match with Jewel Kade!

Pick a charm, pick a chain.  You're set!

For more ideas and combinations, visit

my official website at:

www.jewelkade.com/sarahfoutz

Don't forget:  if you see something there you like

 and spend more than $125,

the pearl drop necklace is yours for FREE!

ALSO:  Twitter giveaway still going on:

Just follow and retweet @jkruby and you'll

be entered to win a MOTHER'S DAY CHARM!

Wedding Gift Ideas from Jewel Kade!

 If these limited edition shadow-box crown charms aren't enough to make your skirt fly up as a gift for a bride (or mom, for that matter!), try attaching it to her bouquet to really make it pop!!!  Instantly you have created that unique, one-of-a-kind gift that will make the bride swoon!

For more awesome gift ideas, go to www.jewelkade.com/sarahfoutz

Also, don't forget to head on over to Twitter where you can follow me and be entered to win a FREE Mother's Day charm on April 30th!

And the Winner is...

Congratulations to Yermit for winning the March OCT Treasury Challenge. She has chosen this item from her shop for the April Challenge.

Pink Bunny Softie Doll

Please include this Softie Doll in a treasury with at least 10 other Oh Canada Team Members. What would be really great is if the last 6 are also Canadian Etsians too, but they certainly don't have to be.


Also, be sure to tag your treasury with "OCT challenge", "ohcanadateam" and "etsyteams" and include the phrase "OCT challenge" somewhere in your title so your treasury can be easily found.


The Challenge will end on May 3rd at midnight. Over the week following we will gather the votes for the most popular T.


Copyright 2011 Oh Canada Team

The Oh Canada Team Spring Thaw Sale, 2011

We are happy to announce that from April 10-16, 2011, the Oh Canada Team will be having a sale to celebrate the Spring thaw. Below is a list of the participating shops, a description of their wares, and the various discounts and deals that are being offered. To go directly to a shop. just click on the shop name. Please join us in welcoming a long-awaited spring!!!


Ahkriti - Indian inspired ethnic jewelry.  Offering 10% off with coupon code SPRING2011.

AlchemyLifestyle - all natural bath, body and aromatherapy products.  Offering 15% off with coupon code SPRINGTHAW15.

AnnabelleArt - Handmade greeting cards, stationery, bottlecap magnets; and AnnabelleArtFranco -French handmade greeting cards, are both offering 15% off with coupon code surprise15.

aosta - vintage and handmade jewelry.  Buy one and get one of lesser value for free.

ArtThatMoves - art print textiles.  Buy 3 sets of greeting cards and get 3 cards (of the shop owner's choosing) for free.

azramomin  - art and jewelry from the reclaimed and recycled.  Offering 10% off with coupon code SPRINGTHAW.

BENTwoodwork - wood products.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code

Boomerville  - vintage jewelry, china and supplies.  10% off everything  with coupon code SPRING.

Chrisssmith22/The Art of Zen Crochet - ethical, sustainable, and beautiful crochet designs.  15% off everything with coupon code HEMP4SPRING.


clonehardware - unique jewelry pieces using upcycled computer and electronic parts.  Free shipping to the USA and Canada.  Coupon code is SPRINGTHAW.


DarkRide - jewelry pieces made with antiqued metals and Czech glass beads.  Offering 10% off everything with  coupon code SPRING.


ElisasDezignz - gemstone and crystal jewelry.  Offering 15% off everything with coupon code SPRINGTHAW2011.

frogprincessdesigns - handmade accessories.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.


HappyBead - cute, chic, trendy jewelry.  Offering 20% off everything with coupon

HilarysHats - custom knitted products.  Offering 10% everything with coupon code

humblehome - eclectic knitted, crocheted, sewn, wrapped and stitched and glued products.  Offering 15% off with coupon code SPRING.
JanJat - couture inspired jewelry.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

heiditheartist- make ART. print art on FABRIC. make CLOTHES. Check out the sale section


JansonPottery - handmade porcelain pieces.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING2011.

jensdreamdecor - handmade photo memory boards.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING2011.


JewelsbyJasmin - handmade gemstone jewelry.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

Joanniel - silver and gold, gemstone, pearl, swarovski, vintage and hand painted jewellery. Offering 10% off with coupon code SAVINGS10.
Junquete - vintage, jewelry, fabrics and more.  Offering a varying percentage off each day of the sale week.  Check shop announcements for details

j2studios -  modern twist to handmade Kanzashi flowers, Ganutell flowers and beaded flowers as well as marble coasters and square note cards.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

LeanneDesigns - affordable lampwork and gemstone jewelry.  Offering 15% off with coupon code SPRINGTHAW.

LittleBearsMom  - unique jewelry pieces featuring gemstones, swarovski crystals and pearls.  Offering 10% off with coupon code SPRING2011.

ljangphotography - unique fine art photography.  Offering 30% off  everything  with coupon code SPRING.

MyOrganicChemistry - luxurious, organic skincare products.  Offering 15% off everything with coupon code OCT1016EASTERSALE.

NoorJewels - elegant, timeless jewelry pieces.  Offering 15% off with coupon code APR2011.

RecycledandResewn - recycled fabric, wool and plastic wearables, accessories and decorative items.  Offering 10% off with coupon code SPRINGTHAW10.

RJCharms - charming accessories for your life.  Buy 3 items, get the 4th one free. See shop for details

Saturations - fused, slumped and manipulated glass jewelry and home decor.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING2011.

Stuffbysteph77 - handmade greeting and note cards.  Free shipping with coupon code SPRINGTHAW.
Taibossigai - Objibwa art.  Offering 10% off with coupon code SPRING2011.

Tarapparel  - designer summer dresses, skirts, pajamas, knits,  and jewelry.  Offering 10% everything with coupon code SPRINGTHAWSALE.

TheBackYardBear - upcycled, reclaimed products.  Offering 10%  off of everything with coupon code SpringBearSale - 10 percent off.

TheOldBarnDoor - vintage postcards, stamps and covers.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

TheSilverBobbin - reusable sandwich and snack bags.  Offering 15% off everything with coupon code SPRINGTHAW.

TreasuresbyTeala - unique handmade jewelry and photography items.  Check out her sales section.

VintageCanadian - vintage digital documents.  Buy 3 get 1 free.  See shop for details.

Vitrine - wire wrapped gemstone jewelry.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

Yermit - unique handmade fabric dolls and animal softies.  Offering 10% off everything with coupon code SPRING.

DoomsdayStudios sells Indie Earth-Friendly Accessories and is offering 15% off with coupon code SPRINGTHAW2011

Sixbabygirls sells jewelry and artisan lampwork beads and is offering 20% with coupon code: teamcanada

CreationsLibellule sells Bijoux Fantaisie - Handmade Jewelry and is offering 15% off with coupon code: SPRINGTHAW

MapleCreekSoap uses high quality ingredients for their handmade soap, bath, and body products and is offering 10% off everything for the entire month of April with coupon code SPRING

BubyNoa makes handmade toys and kids' accessories and is offering 15% off with coupon code BESTFRIEND

OceanPearlJewellery makes exquisite high-quality beaded jewelry and accessories and is offering 15% off with coupon code SPRING2011