V is for Verdant

Continuing to blog my way through the alphabet and here we are at V.  I skipped U, but it was for a great reason...  I wanted to use "verdant" near St. Patrick's Day!  Everyone I saw this weekend was decked out in green for St. Paddy's day, but I love it year round.  Verdant means green and lush and it makes me think of springtime.  What a great thing to daydream about; especially now in winter with this chilly weather!

So, below I've listed some of my jewelry from Etsy that is verdant....

Brass Chicken Nugget Charm with Green Freshwater Pearls by BeaOtch on Etsy

Green and Pink Coreopsis Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Yellow Turquoise and Olive Jade Torsade Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Chartreuse Green Rose Cabochon on a Violet Metal Enamel Adjustable Ring by BeaOtch on Etsy

Mini Chartreuse and Raspberry Mum Earrings by BeaOtch on Etsy

Here are some verdant items from other great Etsy artists...

Verdant Abyss handspun yarn by bluegatefarm on Etsy

Verdant Remedy Coconut Oil Stick by SkinFare on Etsy

Verdant Green Mosaic Patchwork Tile by nutmegdesigns on Etsy

Verdant- 8x12 Fine Art Photo by NoStoneTurned on Etsy

Butterfly Wing Scarf Hand Painted by sabelmade on Etsy

Nearby a Totoro homage poster print by theGorgonist on Etsy

Four Seasons Slouch in Kelly Green by YesJess on Etsy

Okie dokie, that's all for Verdant.  I hope you enjoyed all of the color and the warm thoughts of Spring.  It's right around the corner!  Let me know what you think in the comments section below, and give me some ideas for the letter U.  I'm coming back to U, I promise!  Thanks for reading!

O is for OCTOPUS

For those of you who are new to my blogging efforts, I am blogging my way through the alphabet.  Today's jaunt takes us to O, and I was torn as to whether it should be for owls or octopi.  I love both so much in their quirky, kitschy ways and they are both hot in fashion trends.  The only way to decide any serious debate is to arm wrestle for it.  And I think you know who won...  Octopus!

Here are a few of my Etsy listings that feature an octopus.

First, in a super-cute ring...

Midnight Black Octopus Cabochon on a Periwinkle Blue Enamel Ring by BeaOtch on Etsy

Next up is a an octopus in shiny brass on a statement necklace...

Octopus Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy 

Here are listings from other wonderfully-talented Etsy artists who feature an octopus in their work.

Red Octopus Paisley Design Necktie by RokGear on Etsy

Octopus Plush Tissue Holder by designerbabywares on Etsy

Crocheted Octopus Hat by knotsewtrashy on Etsy

Octopus Tentacle Pin Up Painting by carlationsart on Etsy

Octopus Cake Pops by CakePopFusion on Etsy

Retro Color Octopus Eco Friendly Tote by idiopix on Etsy

Octopus Tentacle Coffee Mug by wildcardpottery on Etsy

Octopus Leotard by WhimsyRanch on Etsy

Hand Blown Glass Pipe by MadHazardsGlass on Etsy

Socktopus the Sock Monkey Octopus by FriendsOfSocktopus on Etsy

Pink Octopus Mosaic Shoe Sculpture by krakenmosaics on Etsy

Adorable Octopus Earrings by PixieHearts on Etsy

Deep Sea Octopus Vinyl Wall Art by Pillboxdesigns on Etsy

Custom Tentacle Ear Plug/Gauges by AlternativeDollieArt on Etsy

Pink Tentacle Steampunk Wall Sculpture by ArtAkimbo on Etsy

Ah!  There are so many octopi listings on Etsy.  It's so much fun and I've only scratched the surface.  I'd love to hear your comments on this topic or suggestions for the letter P, so drop a line in the comments section below.  You can also find me at  beaotch.com,  facebook, or twitter.