Sunday, 22 September 2019

Seadbeady's finds on Etsy - 9

Hi There.....Are you preparing for Fall?

I don't know actually if I will ever be prepared for that season cause it is not really my favorite. Although I think it does have some good things too.....like the colors for instance and seeing new collections of clothes for the season in shops.

Before my gastric bypass, I didn't really care that much for new clothes.....the only thing I did find interesting were shoes cause no matter how much my weight was they would always stay the same size. Oh yes, and accessories, of course, like scarves they would always fit no matter what.

Ah, I bet you want to know what my weight was before and now. I went from 108 kg down to about 67.5 or 68 kg now 😁

It has been a year and a half now since I took that step and I haven't regretted one single moment. And my eating habits have changed a lot. The most positive thing about it is that I don't crave things that hold too much sugar anymore.....There are a lot of things that I don't even like anymore that I used to love eating. And I am not interested in learning to eat them again. The more I stay away from sweet things the less I crave them.....It takes discipline but I know now that I never wanna go back to the way I was 😰

But let's talk about my favorite thing about autumn.....The colors for this year's Fall Fashion.

This is what I found on Vogue Italia about it 😊
  • Whisky brown: a warm, enveloping hue, just like the famous liquor. Its natural nuances remind of wood’s veining. Sies Marjan, Calvin Klein, Chloé
  • Cherry red: a “full-bodied” color, ideal to enhance velvet, tulle and satin. Ideal for elegant, retro-feel looks. Bottega Veneta, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy
  • Digital blue: the color of almost all social networks. A color that evokes technology, and the future. Perfect for all cyber girls. Stella McCartney, Marni, Prabal Gurung
  • Fuchsia pink: it’s still one of the favorite hues with designers. Exuberant if worn from head to toe, or as a creative detail. Ulla Johnson, Valentino, Alexander McQueen
  • Lavender: also called “lilac”, it’s a pastel tone that, unlike pink or baby blue can add character to a statement or intricate outfit.Acne Studios, Gucci, Miu Miu
  • Orange: Fall’s symbolic hue, it will stand out with all its “vitaminic” effect. Dare to wear an orange suit to fight the dropping temperatures. Lanvin, Moschino, Prada
  • Sapphire yellow: to uplift classic patterns, like florals or checks. Balenciaga, Versace, Michael Kors Collection
  • Olive green: apparently subdued, it is similar to military green but has a golden undertone.

  • Marble gray: it’s the new black, perfect from am to pm, from office suit to cocktail dress. Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Valentin Yudashkin
  • Silver: shiny and with a mirrored effect. On elegant metallic silver dresses or couture overcoats. Alberta Ferretti, Giorgio Armani, Balmain

So here are a few things I found on Etsy for the coming season 😃

Boho sweater cardigan with floral velvet sleeves in copper



Long-sleeved Hoodie, Cowl Neck, Festival Hood Top

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/629501390/lange-mouwen-hoodie-cowl-nek-festival?ref=shop_home_active_75&crt=1

Blue Blouse Women, Dolman Blouse, Batwing Blouse

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/668075283/blauwe-blouse-vrouwen-dolman-blouse?ref=shop_home_active_144&frs=1

Jennifer Fuchsia Lace Dress


Sweater, Crochet sweater, Womens sweater, Boho sweater


Hippie Hoodie Fleece Lined Patchwork


White, Green, and Yellow Splattered Kimono Wrap


Large Size Tunic HO200GBT6 Women Plus Size


Grey Ribbon Skirt Extravagant Long Skirt Loose Flowing skirt



Eco Faux Leather Silver Dress Hoodie Shining Reflective


So tell me is fall your favorite season or not? And let me know what you think about my selection for this week 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Saturday, 7 September 2019

Introducing you to - Katsign

Hi There.....Are you a fan of cats or maybe even a cat lady?

I am just crazy about those little creatures.....but I am also a big fan of the bigger types of cats as long as they can't get to me lol 😁

That is why today I want to introduce you to Katsign

She makes the most beautiful pictures of cats. Her object is to catch that natural look that portrays the character of the cat. She has had tons of experience.....that is why she speaks their language to get them in a relaxed pose in front of the camera. She strives to get the perfect picture in a relaxed way.

She has been in the press on numerous occasions and her pictures have been published in magazines.
Last year she received the first-ever European Photographer Label as a European Cat photographer.

In short.....she is amazing 😊

But that's not all she also makes all kinds of cat stuff. Cute and fun things made out of pure felt and 100% cotton. Things like jewelry with all kinds of animals, cat baskets, clutches, purses, keychains, brooches, and so much more.

Most recently she added special Cat T-shirts for women to her shop. Super soft in a mix of bamboo (70% bamboo and 30% biological cotton) and Fair Wear. They are being handprinted in London and for every T-shirt she sells a part gets donated to the World Land Trust to protect endangered species.

Don't you just love it when people come up for a good cause.

So here is a selection I made of her pictures and the things she makes


Cover for Iphone 8 - handmade by Katsign



Ipad cover or document folder - handmade by Katsign


Bamboo t-shirt


T-shirts ​(collection Mimi-Mua - Firenze (IT))



Cat mug

https://www.katsign.be/uploads/2/5/9/5/25955560/20171122_moki_purr03%C2%A9katsignlr.jpg

Geometric cat rack


Bracelet with cats pattern and strass
(collection Mimi-Mua - Firenze (IT))


Katsign 100% organic catbag

https://www.katsign.be/katccessoires.html

Kittiekee - handmade by Katsign


That is pretty cool.....don't you agree 😚 Be sure to follow her on Facebook if you like her style.

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labour of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Saturday, 24 August 2019

Introducing you to - Aloeverademallorca (2)

Hi There.....How is the weather over there?

 The last few days have been really good here in Belgium and the weather also looks promising for the next days to come.

 Yesterday I went to Planckendael with my hubby and my granddaughter. We had such a good time with her. She is 3 years old and she is super sweet at times. Let's not talk about those other times lol cause yes she does have those moments too 😅

 You can find some of the pictures I took on my Instagram profile. And if you follow me you will also know when there is a new post on my blog. 

 It wasn't until I came home in the evening that I noticed that I had a bit of a sunburn. Not bad at all but I instantly thought about the products I was gifted by Aloeverademallorca. The package also contained an after-sun product. 

So I instantly applied it and it was very refreshing and fast-absorbing in my skin. And it didn't feel greasy or sticky at all. 

 Don't you just hate it when something feels sticky and greasy 😖

 And since I recently read that even low levels of UV light can also have an effect on your skin balance, I didn't think twice about using it. The smell was also very pleasing and not too harsh. 

 This is what Aloeverademallorca says about their after-sun lotion:

 It cools down and heals your entire body with vitamin A, vitamin E and Panthenol. Panthenol regenerates the skin after sunbathing and hydrates the skin. It can also be used as a body lotion. 

 Did you know that there is a Belgian company - https://www.aloeverademallorca.be - that distributes the products from the Aloë Vera de Mallorca farm?

 You can read all about that in my blog on the 4th of August

And if you hurry you can also benefit from the fact that a lot of their products are on sale at the moment 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend 

 Renata (Seadbeady) 

 Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day. Want to be on my blog next time ?? 

 Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Saturday, 17 August 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 8

Hi There.....Are you an art lover?

I most certainly am and I love to draw and paint myself.

Actually, I was curious what Wikipedia could tell me on the history of painting 😃

Seems like the oldest know paintings are the Grotte Chauvet in France.....those are caves in the south of France.....some historians believe they are about 32.000 years old. They are engraved and painted using red ochre and black pigment, and they show horses, rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, mammoth, abstract designs and what are possibly partial human figures.

But that's not the kind of paintings I would like to show you today. I was thinking more of things like watercolor, drawings, oil paintings.

So I was thinking maybe you are looking to decorate some of your walls and might want a fine piece of art. Did you know you can find a lot of those on Etsy too? Well let me show you some of the things I liked and wanted to share with you 😊

Colorful Evening Sunset Acrylic Canvas Painting



Dog painting, Custom Oil Painting Canvas, Custom Pet Portrait

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/513230659/dog-painting-custom-oil-painting-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_96

Watercolor painting - Baby Wonder

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/541821034/aquarel-schilderij-baby-wonder?ref=shop_home_active_36

Japan winter landscape



Alduin - ORIGINAL Acrylpainting

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/713787484/alduin-origineel-acryl-schilderij?ref=shop_home_active_2

Original watercolor painting Mouse on blue cornflower stem

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/613223121/originele-aquarel-schilderij-muis-op?ref=shop_home_active_118&frs=1

Large Huge Painting On Canvas

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687201687/grote-enorme-schilderij-op-doek-door?ref=shop_home_active_63&frs=1

Shine ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING water river lake forest

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/643655322/originele-aquarel-schilderij-water-lake?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

Custom Portrait black and white Custom painting portrait

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/493201876/aangepaste-portret-zwart-en-wit-portret?ref=shop_home_active_107

Italian painting original oil on canvas

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/729384913/italiaanse-schilderij-originele-olieverf?ref=shop_home_active_12&frs=1

I know some of them are quite expensive but being an artist myself I quite understand why.....that makes me wonder sometimes if my jewelry isn't too cheap cause the materials I use are quite expensive too 😵

But let me know what you think about the artworks I chose.....do you like them?

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Thursday, 8 August 2019

Introducing you to - Buzzi

Hi There.....Do you have kids?

I have 2 kids.....well actually they are adults already.....A daughter of 32 who has a daughter of her own of 3 now and my son is 30 now.  😊

What most of you don't know is that I also blog on another platform called steam as seadbeady too - this is the link to it if you are curious about it - https://steemit.com/@seadbeady - .....I know I would be haha.....I am the curious type 😉

On this Steem platform, I am what they call a hunter.

Not a real hunter cause I couldn't shout anything that lives.....that is totally against my nature. But you might wonder what I am talking about then 😵

It is actually just their word for a product reviewer. When new products are launched, the makers need to get the word out before they can start selling items. So that is where the influencers and bloggers come in.....We write about those products so that other people can read all about them.

Sounds logical.....doesn't it  😊

So recently I got the opportunity to become an early bird tester of a new app for the android phone called Buzzi.


It's an app where you can find and give honest reviews to help the community members find the right product for them. In this first stage, they are trying out this app for everything to do with kids.

It should also become an easy way to connect with community members that have the same interests as you. You can follow members to see which products they are using and connect with them to share new moments together.

On top of that Buzzi wants to reward you for sharing those reviews.

Sounds cool.....doesn't it 😎

So I made my own profile on this app and tried to make a review on it for you to see how it works. I found that making your own profile was quite easy and it is really easy to scroll for what you are looking for in different categories.



The only thing I found a bit harder was to put on my own review because I had to type in the complete website URL for the product I was putting online.


But since that is something I put in my review for them I am sure they will find a way to make this easier.

Overall I really like this app and will definitely use it in the future to scroll for product reviews 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day.

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Sunday, 4 August 2019

Introducing you to - Aloeverademallorca

Hi There.....Do you like to pamper yourself?

Yes? Great cause I would like to introduce you today to Aloeverademallorca

They are a Belgian Company that works with products that originate from the biological farm Aloë Vera de Mallorca, where the products are made with care and a lot of passion. 

That sounds great.....doesn't it  😃

The farm is about 40 hectares. They raise and care for about 200.000 Aloe plants. It takes about 5 years to raise them before you can harvest the leaves. These plants need at least 2.000 hours of sunshine during the year to get juice nutrients.

The Aloe vera plant is known as a healing and useful plant from ancient times. Seems like even the ancient Chinese and Egyptians used aloe vera to treat burns, wounds, and reduce fever. There have been investigations that confirm that the old legends about aloe vera were true.

But I will tell you more about that in one of my next blogs because Aloeverademallorca gifted me some products to try out. And I need some time to test them first of course

So what did I find in my box 😃

Aloë vera body lotion (40 % Aloë vera)

Aloë vera hot/cold gel met chili olie en
83 % aloë vera

Aloe vera aftersun 40%

Aloë vera moisturizer ( 40 % Aloë vera)


If I have made you curious about these products be sure to keep an eye on my blog 😉

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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Saturday, 20 July 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 7

Hi There.....Do you like summer?

I do..... it's my favorite season 😃

That might have something to do with the fact that my horoscope is Leo. Just like the Lion, I like to kick back and relax in the sun. Although next week will probably be too much cause there is a heatwave coming to Belgium and temperatures are gradually going to rise to about 37 degrees.

But that will be the perfect weather for some flip-flops don't you agree 😅

I was actually wondering where the name flip-flops came from.
Can't have that.....now can we. So I did some searching on the internet and this is what I found.

Their name comes from the sound these sandals make when they slap between the sole of our foot and the floor. Seems this type of sandals was already found with the Ancient Egyptians in 4000BC. The oldest pair found on display is at the British Museum.

Now that we got that covered let me show you the lovely flip-flops I found in some Etsy shops today 😊

Summer Flip Flop


https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/607176531/zomer-flip-flop?ref=shop_home_active_2

Personalized Hen/Bachelorette Flip Flops


Gypsy Boho Leather Anklebelts, Ankle wraps


Flip Flops - Red Stripe Design


Japanese Style Flip Flops Tongs Wedge Sandals


Summer Boho flip flops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687850844/zomer-boho-flip-flops?ref=shop_home_active_100&pro=1

Men's leather flip flop sandals dress sandals genuine leather black brown



Flip Flops with Anchor




Comfortable sandals, Leather sandals, BOHO Sandals, Beach sandals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/602889178/comfortabele-sandalen-leren-sandalen?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1

Pretty.....don't you agree? Be sure to browse those shops for more if you need a pair of your own 😊

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊
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