Cute Jewelry For a Good Cause {Our Sisters Of Africa}

 

After a trip to Kenya and Uganda, Kelly Rorden and Stephanie May felt a calling to help high school girls deal with the struggles they face as young women in Africa. Many girls in Kenya and Uganda "don’t have money for sanitary napkins," something that we in U.S. take for granted.  Most females living in impoverished communities miss "1/4 of their schooling" due to monthly cycles. Missed school means poor grades, higher dropout rates and some girls even resort to prostitution for money. 

 

Upon coming back to the U.S. Kelly and Stephanie were determined to help these young women stay in school. They started Our Sisters of Africa -- A beautiful Etsy Shop dedicated to raising money to support women in Africa by purchasing reusable sanitary pads. Our Sisters of Africa sells handmade jewelry and 50% OF THEIR PROCEEDS go directly towards supporting young women in Africa. With the purchase of just one ring you can provide a girl with reusable pads for an ENTIRE YEAR!

 

Check out their website or go directly to their shop. You can even like them on Facebook or contact them at oursistersofafrica@gmail.com! Spread the word!

What a wonderful idea guys! Keep up the good work!

Love, B

 

 

Wedding Dress Necklace

Showcase a piece of your wedding dress lace on a necklace; it serves as a token of one of the most important days of your life and a reminder of the reasons you love your lovey. This makes me smile. If you don't have the time to make it yourself, The Lace Studio will make it for you! What a beautiful idea Liz Carter! She also has her own site at thelacestudio.com

Picture by: Liz Carter

Wedding Dress Necklace

Showcase a piece of your wedding dress lace on a necklace; it serves as a token of one of the most important days of your life and a reminder of the reasons you love your lovey. This makes me smile. If you don't have the time to make it yourself, The Lace Studio will make it for you! What a beautiful idea Liz Carter! She also have her own site at thelacestudio.com

Picture by: Liz Carter

DIY: Lace Bowl

 

You can also check out my shop if you are interested in my bowls.

Edited Picture: A Bit of Bees Knees
Original unedited photo Duitang

City Ring

Cool City Ring by Arosha

DIY: Bracelet Making Board

Ummm why didn't I think of this?

SO SIMPLE.

 I have always tied the loop to my shoelace or placed it under a stack of books when I make bracelets.This looks much easier!

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Décor inspiration: Tray Chic

How do you display your lovely things -- jewelry, perfume, books, makeup?

The picture above is my own room. I found the vintage mirror tray at Salvation Army for $5.00 and I made my own jewelry hanger out of a converted candle holder that I found at Urban Outfitters. I like looking at my little display...it makes me feel like a fancy lady. Ha-ha.

Etsy Love

Here are some great finds from Etsy!

What do you think? I love em!

Click on the pictures and it will take you to the shops.