Gossip girl xoxo

Another great big thank you to Polyvore user aprilloves for creating this great Gossip Girl look with the Peace Love Swagger feather necklace!

Gossip girl xoxo by aprilloves featuring boho earrings

BOHO

A great big thank you to beforeverjasmine for creating this fabulous Boho look and incorporating my feather necklace from Peace Love Swagger on Polyvore!

BOHO by beforeverjasmine featuring clear totes

Winner for January Drawing

I only had two entries for January's Drawing......shooting for more names for February's Drawing. My husband picked from the names (without peeking) and the winner was Miranda Johnson Mahoney!

Congratulations! Email me your shipping address Miranda to zvillegas8@gmail.com or through Facebook and I will ship it out!

Obsidian Girl Treasury List on Etsy

I am very excited because my Black Jasper Swarovski Skull bracelet was featured in this fun Treasury List titled Obsidian Girl. The curator created a collection of gifts that would be great for that cute, quiet, dark, spunky girl we all know and love. I am very honored to be featured in her collection of beautiful gift ideas.


To see the Obsidian Girl Treasury List click here. And below is my bracelet that was featured in the collection.

Chat With Antoine Saba, Art by Antoine

When my husband Al and I first moved into our high rise apartment, we wanted our overall decor to be modern and hip. Once the paint and furnishings were settled on, we desperately needed to dress up the walls but couldn't agree on any art we both liked. One day, our building had one of many events and it was by chance that one of our neighbors, Antoine Saba, was a very talented artist also residing in our building. We purchased a beautiful piece by Antoine that now hangs in our living room and I took a moment to talk with Antoine about his art.

Tell us about yourself

My passion for art started at a young age. Ive always thought that the best teacher was nature, better than any artist. I can spend hours staring at landscapes, rivers, oceans, trees etc. The color schemes, patterns and composition presented to me  in nature provide me with my inspiration to want to take those colors and manipulate them into modern contemporary art forms. My goal is to not recreate a portrait of nature but to capture the essence and beauty of it in my own way.



Art by Antoine Saba

 I have dedicated my life to making art. I enjoy every minute of it and I feel like I am a part of nature when I paint. Nothing makes me happier and I wish to share my passion with the world.  I currently show my work in many galleries in Orange County and was recently named Artist of the Year for the city of Santa Ana in 2011.Here are some of Antoine's beautiful pieces. 

To see more of Antoine's work, please visit http://www.artbyantoine.com/ or email him at info@artbyantoine.com .









Organic Airbrush Tanning by Live Beautifully OC

That's me on the right with my airbrush tan. On the left is Krista
of Windsday Handmade Goods!

My go to gal when I have an important event and want a "just back from vacation" look is Joanna Roche, Live Beautifully OC.

Joanna offers custom airbrush tanning which is perfect when you're looking for a sun-kissed healthy glow, or a deep tropical tan without the harmful effects of the sun.

Every airbrush tan I have ever received from Joanna has been perfectly even with just a hint of shimmer. And the smell is absolutely yummy. She's a perfectionist and always ensures your tan is even and then explains how to maximize the life of your airbrush tan.

Joanna also offers eyelash extensions and Lash Dip for beautiful looks without mascara! If you live in the Orange County area, I highly recommend paying her salon a visit! You can visit her website here, or
call her to make an appointment at 949-355-5482.

Spring Is Almost Here!

Spring Is Almost Here! by zulma-arizmendi-villegas featuring dangle earrings