G is for Girly

I'm continuing to blog the alphabet and today is the letter G.  G is for Girly.

We'll start off with one of my one of my necklaces.  It's girly because it's so pretty!

Lilac Rose and Periwinkle Frosted Pearls Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

This is another necklace that I made and it's pretty, too.  This one is girly because it's pretty but also because it's off kilter.  You know a woman who is keeping the balance of the family, work, and home.  Everything is a little off kilter, but she keeps it aligned anyway...  and all while looking lovely.

Off Kilter Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Below you'll find items by other wonderful Etsy artists that are girly in their own ways.

It's girly to be proud of your spouse, your spouse's profession, and want to show your pride.  Just like the picture below, this shirt is for the gal who loves being a Fire Wife.  :)

Fire Wife Off the Shoulder Girly Sweatshirt by FiredaughterClothing on Etsy

It's girly to want nice, fragrant, flowery soaps.

Pink Magnolia Handmade Soap by SoapStore on Etsy

And it's girly to want nice-smelling locks, too.

Comfrey and Marshmallow Leaf Shampoo by OhSudz on Etsy

It's girly to be into makeup, especially vegan mineral makeup.

Femme Fatale Mineral Eye Shadow by BL Soaps on Etsy

It's girly to be addicted to lip balm/gloss/stick, too.

Lusty Lip Lush with a Hint of Shimmer by DressGreen on Etsy

Beach, Vegan Lip Gloss by justpureminerals on Etsy

Perfect Pink Mineral Lipstick by petalx on Etsy


It's girly to be an awesome sister.

Bonds of Love by KellyBerkeyArt on Etsy



It's girly to be a mommy....

Makin Bacon Lampwork Bead by Gelly on Etsy


to love being a mom...

Fireflies - Mae and Bebe by KatHannah on Etsy


and to not want children, too.

Just Because I Have A Uterus... by the carboncrusader on Etsy


It's girly to be sporty.

Runner Girl Hand Stamped Necklace by JetSilverBeads on Etsy


It's also girly to be nerdy.

Cool Geek TShirt by PublicThreads on Etsy


It's definitely girly to be a feminist.

My Girlfriend is a Feminist by TheRadicalUprise on Etsy

Rosie the Riveter Ring by kalikadesigns on Etsy

Feminist T by BiasDesignLLC on Etsy

Wowzers!  I could go on forever with this post.  Thank you for reading.  You can also find me at BeaOtch.com, BeaOtch on Facebook, BeaOtch on Twitter, or BeaOtch on Etsy.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to post in the comments section below.

Thanks!  :)

F is for Family

Continuing through the alphabet for this blog series...

F is for Family.  Family is sometimes what you are born into and sometimes it is what you make...  and sometimes it's a little combination of both.  Below you'll find a collection of Etsy items that makes me think of family.

First, here's a necklace with a pendant that has a momma chicken and her baby chickie following behind her.

Spring Chicken and Chickie Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Here are family items by other Etsy artists...

Lovely Love My Family Print in Yellow by tuesdaymourning on Etsy

Super Cute Vintage Chained Ceramic Deer Family by TheOrangeCollective on Etsy

A Family Affair Large Glass Pendant Necklaces by minusOne on Etsy

Personalized Keychain for Dad by divinestampings on Etsy

Personalized Copper Tags Family Custom Cuff Bracelet by rockinstonesjewelry on Etsy

Scrabble Tile Print by AmeliaKay Photography on Etsy

Bedtime Story by claymatecreations on Etsy

Stormtrooper Family Car Sticker by SCDJ1125 on Etsy

Robot Family Nesting Dolls by licoricewits on Etsy

Rainbow Sheep of the Family by beanforest on Etsy

Panda Family Canvas Tote by WhoDoesntWantThat on Etsy

Friends Welcome - Relatives By Appointment Pattern by PopSoupSupplies on Etsy

My Dads Are The Best by Bebbers on Etsy

So we've seen all kinds of family here and what's the main point to take away from this?  Whether you're a stormtrooper, robot, panda, deer, or gay; there's a family out there for you.  So, don't feel alone in this world because you're not.

Thank you for reading through my F entry.  Please post comments or suggestions for future listings in the comments section.  :)

E is for Equality

So, today's blog post is brought to you by the letter E.  E is for Equality!  Last week, New York legalized gay marriage and I couldn't be happier for those folks.  What is the great equalizer? Love.  In the spirit of equality and love, I've posted some wonderful Etsy finds below.

Here's a pair of earrings I made which will set the mood...

Love Coral Earrings by BeaOtch on Etsy

Here are some listings by other great artists on Etsy...

I Gay Heart NY celebration shirt by LGBabyT on Etsy

Gay Wedding Card by HeartsGrowFonder on Etsy

Liberty and Justice for all 2011 by kfrazell on Etsy

Will You Marry Me? card by okboysngirls on Etsy

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers by dandelionland on Etsy

(BTW - I bought my wedding cake topper from this shop last year and it was beautiful!)

I Support Gay Marriage pin by rainbowalternative on Etsy

Well, I think that last one says it all.  E is for Equality, folks.  Thanks for reading and leave me a note in the comments section about this post or if you have an idea for the F post.  :)

Blogging the Alphabet - Here's the D!

Here's the D entry in the Bea Otch blog.  Enjoy!

When thinking of D items, I immediately thought of Dia de los Muertos.  Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day to remember friends and family who have passed away.  This day is celebrated on November 1 and 2 primarily in Mexico.  This holiday is known for its food, parties, and art.  Here are some great Etsy listings with this holiday theme....

Here's a pair of earrings that I made with the sugar skulls of Dia de los Muertos as inspiration...

Dia de los Muertos Earrings by Bea Otch on Etsy

Here are some listings from some other great Etsy artists...

Dia de los Muertos in Limbo Painting by missannapants on Etsy

Katrina Dia de los Muertos Death's Head Mask by MasqueFaire on Etsy

Rudolph Muerte by MiVidaCreations on Etsy

Day of the Dead Cookies by Baked on Etsy

Day of the Dead Doll by CleoHalfPenny on Etsy

Sugar Skull Tea Towel by stitchwerksdesign on Etsy

This has been a fun trip through art inspired by Dia de los Muertos. Stay tuned for my next blog post where we'll uncover a topic starting with the letter E.  Let  me know if you have any good E ideas in the comments section.  Thanks for reading!

Cerulean and Colorblocking

So here's the C entry on the Bea Otch blog...

One of my favorite words is CERULEAN and it is such a great color!

I love the scene in The Devil Wears Prada when Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) explains the fashion industry to Andy (Anne Hathaway).  Miranda says, "You're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room, from a pile of 'stuff'."

Here's the scene:

The Devil Wears Prada IMDB link

I like this color so much that I made a necklace using it.

Cerulean Agate Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Here are more Etsy sellers who like this color:

Bright Orange Heart on Cerulean Blue

Cerulean Forest Print

Cerulean Wrap

Here's another C word - Colorblocking.

Colorblocking is not new, but it is back with a bang this season.

Here's an example of colorblocking on a necklace I made:

Pretty Pegasus Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Here are other Etsy sellers that display colorblocking:

Green and Grey Color Block Dress (made to order)

press you luck cry your eyes

Color Block Beeswax and Aquamarine Crochet Lace Wrist Cuff

Today was brought to you by the letter C!  What've we learned today?

We've learned to go with gusto to Cerulean and Colorblocking!!

Thanks for taking a moment to read.  Let me know your thoughts on these topics or what would make a good D blog post below in the comments section. Thanks!