BESTeam Feature

Check out this fun and unique hand crafted sterling silver ring from Riorita on Etsy. This ring has a pomegranate design that you will not find elsewhere. Do you know what pomegranates remind me of? The myth of Hades and Persephone. If you don't know the one I mean, Google it!

I think I'll try to keep with the mythology theme, and while this isn't exact, it's pretty close! What does thread mean to you? This soap by Sandy Vern on Etsy has knitting needles and yarn, which may remind you of Grandma, but three other older ladies who played with string were the Fates.


Here's a pretty hair piece by Ms. Formaldehyde on Etsy. She has a variety of hair accessories, but this one reminds me of a tropical island, which reminds me of the ocean, which of course reminds me of Poseidon, God of the Sea.

I'm also supposed to feature Redemption Art on Etsy, but she's at an open studio sale today, so her shop is temporarily in Vacation mode! I'm so sorry I missed you, Connie! Please visit Connie's shop tomorrow when she'll be open again. I've featured items from Redemption Art in the past, and have found her to have a wonderful variety of Vintage, Hand-made, and Upcycled items.

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Ms. Formaldehyde Feature

Today's feature is on Ms. Formaldehyde on Etsy, created by Kelly. This shop comes to us from San Diego, CA. As the shop name suggests, Kelly creates a lot of things with skulls and spiders, with a focus on earrings and hair accessories. She also has a lot of flowers and feathers to balance what may be a somewhat macabre look. These 3 inch matching orange hair clips are perfect for those looking to get a head start on October revelries.

I realize this white flower is neither skull nor spider inspired, but Kelly also specializes in classic wedding hair accessories. I'm a sucker for any pretty clippie for my hair! Just send her an email, and Kelly will be happy to customize accessories for wedding parties or any other special event needing a little extra panache.