my irena necklace

one of the perks of having a best girlfriend that’s an artist & jeweler is being able to request almost any piece of custom jewelry that my heart desires.  or at least what the pockets can afford right now.

my most recent request???

an irena necklace with an “april kawaoka” touch, which she gave me as a gift for my 30th birthday.

carrie bradshaw had a “carrie necklace” on sex and the city but even hers wasn’t as stylish as mine.

if you’d like to see more of what jewelry april currently has for sale, visit her Etsy site.

if you want to see other cool stuff that she’s made, visit her website.

if you like my irena necklace and wish you had one for yourself, send her a convo through Etsy or email her at info@aprilkawaoka.com.

and if you’re lucky, she may grant you your custom order request.

a kind heart will inspire many more

my friend marsinah, of blushing pearl is starting off her new year with an incredibly big kind heart.

this week, january 4-10, 2010, ALL proceeds from sales on her Etsy shop will be donated to the Somaly Mam Foundation.

for more information, visit: http://blushingpearl.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-can-i-help.html

don’t have much in the wallet???

not a problem! blushing pearl’s got great inexpensive, CUTE little notecards and gift tags that will dress up any gift.

here are 3 that i just recently purchased…


“Letterpress Spiced Textile Tags-Set of 10” by blushing pearl on Etsy


“Letterpress Birthday Cake Tags-Set of 10” by blushing pearl on Etsy


“Letterpress I Heart You Tags” by blushing pearl on Etsy

i believe that a kind heart will inspire many more.

cheers to marsinah and her great big kind heart!!!

just like auntie!

according to my sister, my niece kayla, is a lot like me.

loves polka dots, pajamas, purses, nail polish and anything that involves being creative. kayla was a huge inspiration to me for the new “color me” notecards i introduced the other day. so today i decided to create some custom ones for her and decided it would be a great addition to the notecard line.

these notecards will be great for her to color, decorate and send out once christmas is over and she can thank everyone for all the wonderful gifts she will have gotten.

“color me first name” folded notes by in a card on Etsy

know a little kid (or a big kid) that would love these notecards? you can purchase them along with other notecard designs at my etsy shop, inacard.etsy.com.

personalized gifts are a personal favorite of mine!

a gift for me???  you shouldn’t have…

…but i’m really glad you did!!!

check out these GORGEOUS notecards my friend marsinah of blushing pearl gave me as an early birthday gift.  THANKS MARSINAH!!!


“whispy personalized stationery – set of 20” by blushing pearl on Etsy

like this design or know someone who would love these as a gift?  you can order these or choose other beautiful designs at her etsy shop, blushingpearl.etsy.com.

color me notecards

introducing a new line of notecards to my etsy shop

with “color me” notecards, you can add a little COLOR, create a little SCENE and send a little LOVE.
a perfect gift idea for all ages, this holiday season and all year long!


“color me monogram” flat notecards by in a card on Etsy


“color me hello” folded notecards by in a card on Etsy


“color me thank you” folded notecards by in a card on Etsy

each set comes packaged with a simple casual rubber band and is ready for gift giving.