tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19824794497544425152023-11-16T12:35:32.351-06:00Gems By Emily M.GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-22530820080001466912013-06-27T16:24:00.004-05:002013-06-27T16:24:47.544-05:00BirchBox Referral Linkhey people!<br />
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i've been talking with my friends and it seems quite a few people still don't know about birchbox! if you don't know what it is, it's honestly one of the best ideas. You sign up for a membership via an invitation and then for $10/month, you receive some of newest and greatest beauty, grooming and lifestyle products. I've received full size samples of nail polishes, mascaras, etc.<br />
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If you need a special invitation, use this link here: <br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" id="share-link">http://birch.ly/123bvEz</a><br />
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You can thank me later! GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-59703781405373021812012-06-20T13:59:00.001-05:002012-06-20T13:59:13.139-05:00Moving!Hey people. So I just had a marvelous idea. Wanna know what it is?<br />
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I'm moving in a couple of weeks, and I'd love to get rid of some of my inventory before I do.<br />
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Now is a great time to buy that piece you've been eyeing! If you buy between now and next Friday (6/29), you'll get 10% off the purchase price with the coupon code that only you have - MOVING10. Check my <a href="http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> for latest additions.<br />
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Take advantage, lovies, and wish me luck on my move!GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-24162240210183229432012-05-15T09:29:00.000-05:002012-05-15T09:29:08.466-05:00Happy Mother's Day - a few days lateHi ladies - hope you all enjoyed Mother's Day and were able to either spend time with your mother or your babies or BOTH!<br />
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Personally, I had a great weekend - shopping, pedicure and relaxation.<br />
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Wanted to let you know that the most popular gift at this time is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/97187734/gold-filled-keepsake-necklace-2-pendants">gold filled keepsake necklace</a>. This one was HOT for Mother's Day! There's still time to order, so get yours!GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-30012952388230933892012-04-15T16:45:00.003-05:002012-04-15T16:52:20.108-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyLrcINx0FeHiO5L_QnuhIDdjYoMFRJDyOzUhP_aAUGxSp1GwX1CSkiT8sEz1H21TEDu9X6XTIFy1C7EzjYZdlsLtzV0SX4QxnmSVFqfYKneW3rMQZFOapLGQnUUICCWSwLl7GIHFaidF/s1600/spring1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyLrcINx0FeHiO5L_QnuhIDdjYoMFRJDyOzUhP_aAUGxSp1GwX1CSkiT8sEz1H21TEDu9X6XTIFy1C7EzjYZdlsLtzV0SX4QxnmSVFqfYKneW3rMQZFOapLGQnUUICCWSwLl7GIHFaidF/s400/spring1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731748628635649666" /></a><div><span style="font-size: 100%; ">It's been an absolutely gorgeous weekend here in Philly - hope you've had a chance to enjoy yours.</span></div>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-12310506616519570512012-04-12T10:21:00.003-05:002012-04-12T10:23:29.757-05:00Gold Filled Double Deckers<div><br />One of my friends just had her second baby and to celebrate his birth, we did a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97187734/gold-filled-keepsake-necklace-2-pendants">double decker initial keepsake necklace</a>! What do you think? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyKFrPKI5Pf00gihAOx7An_pchAm-B7SPYlo4k9FAVuARnoTaHef9jNV7apnOwbNQ5M8f0ZNjgK4kG8kK4nVHx-6coeOxpwYTb8oI3MwLiPp0aUCvxqjvbKRunpDwuVesDWqjIpnj0ePp/s1600/gold+double+decker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyKFrPKI5Pf00gihAOx7An_pchAm-B7SPYlo4k9FAVuARnoTaHef9jNV7apnOwbNQ5M8f0ZNjgK4kG8kK4nVHx-6coeOxpwYTb8oI3MwLiPp0aUCvxqjvbKRunpDwuVesDWqjIpnj0ePp/s400/gold+double+decker.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730535110167695346" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-53350852257959975202012-04-10T16:01:00.003-05:002012-04-10T16:06:08.090-05:00I'm Sorry.<div><br />Hi boys and girls! Momma's back for a little spell.<div><br /></div><div>I've been traveling a lot with work and because that can get a little loco, I usually disappear and shut down my Etsy shop. I'm wrapping up my last trip for the spring (Vegas in two weeks!) and I'm hoping I can commit a smidge more time to my blog. In the meantime, I want to share with you a photo from my friend, Jamie. It makes me laugh every time I see it.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>"I'm sorry I love you" or "I'm sorry, I love you"? Oh, the difference a comma makes!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYwkZdW2QAQNqR9sS3B1wK-CKRonpfXxgR3lwT80J78JUufWBnpk4JGV6fTDIQCXuaSHPoID_pY97ZUIK-PG3fziqbMLF-IDdjpeaMCfnZV0BpYsLtz6TLif84uoZrw_4kJJWC-mZEoLT/s1600/easterbeach-019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYwkZdW2QAQNqR9sS3B1wK-CKRonpfXxgR3lwT80J78JUufWBnpk4JGV6fTDIQCXuaSHPoID_pY97ZUIK-PG3fziqbMLF-IDdjpeaMCfnZV0BpYsLtz6TLif84uoZrw_4kJJWC-mZEoLT/s400/easterbeach-019.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729880670386587794" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-18224435998586163452012-02-15T09:23:00.003-06:002012-02-15T09:29:36.475-06:0020% off for YOU!<div>Just for you! From now until February 24th, you can get 20% off your order at <a href="http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com/">GemsByEmilyM</a>!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Didn't get what you wanted for Valentine's Day? Treat yourself. You're worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coupon code is BLOGREADER20</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UsMdjqWMj-fwunn_k5HAkLv5SMK3e77YA60PJVx88ZS5xaSPjQ2VPUXSZaca5PLNkNuCR1uGEiixDhbvQoyyQVqwGUqyXr0oH7SNXpLXsFth9pGjZHtdIsBOqVPLjQLuJfE8LIaw89ZO/s1600/gold+necklace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UsMdjqWMj-fwunn_k5HAkLv5SMK3e77YA60PJVx88ZS5xaSPjQ2VPUXSZaca5PLNkNuCR1uGEiixDhbvQoyyQVqwGUqyXr0oH7SNXpLXsFth9pGjZHtdIsBOqVPLjQLuJfE8LIaw89ZO/s400/gold+necklace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709384315731458514" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-13175539240938616152011-09-23T09:39:00.003-05:002011-09-23T09:44:11.614-05:00Coming Up for AirYeah, I've got nothing. Nothing exciting, at least.<br /><br />I've been bland and busy -- all at the same time. Remarkable, eh? Been busy trying to wrap up Heartsy orders I received through Etsy and other orders I've received outside of my Etsy shop.<br /><br />Almost. There.<br /><br />If you're waiting for an order to arrive, hold tight! It's on its way!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cs7xL278jfDNqj8EzLA2XdRxacCIBFF8Um4wBDUpVrsSbq6MRT-Jz5Y_1eO6xw4_KwzGOe6TkKSQeVIGegD80iZghw7wyFDl06AfSiNuOJgw8G92ys52te6nAab19FgTEJ5tke3G73qj/s1600/mail.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cs7xL278jfDNqj8EzLA2XdRxacCIBFF8Um4wBDUpVrsSbq6MRT-Jz5Y_1eO6xw4_KwzGOe6TkKSQeVIGegD80iZghw7wyFDl06AfSiNuOJgw8G92ys52te6nAab19FgTEJ5tke3G73qj/s400/mail.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655565817324993954" border="0" /></a>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-70591909379733222092011-09-09T14:23:00.005-05:002011-09-09T14:28:07.832-05:00Feasty FridayMy coworkers surprised me this morning with a breakfast buffet bagel spread for my birthday. Bagels and cream cheese all around!<br /><br />I love surprises.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeiMpq-bYuNtQkeXW5G_Ap3MFsdPFy-B37auc-yC6OBKfQ0GQL_mXcUsn3Wwl1jCrdDn4Rwb6Q35Jp5ddpRFxGac-p6T5mo8mo1H5BbKJxbUpcenP4QdyWZ8qfwBJgS89hHw4EcjMeMwI/s1600/birthday.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeiMpq-bYuNtQkeXW5G_Ap3MFsdPFy-B37auc-yC6OBKfQ0GQL_mXcUsn3Wwl1jCrdDn4Rwb6Q35Jp5ddpRFxGac-p6T5mo8mo1H5BbKJxbUpcenP4QdyWZ8qfwBJgS89hHw4EcjMeMwI/s400/birthday.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650443553354636322" border="0" /></a>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-90115544385829728932011-09-08T12:32:00.004-05:002011-09-08T12:36:21.384-05:00Etsy Shop Highlight of the WeekThis week's highlight is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TortoiseLovesDonkey?ref=seller_info">TortoiseLovesDonkey</a>.<br /><br />These are so totally cute. I may just have to have a few to bring a little life to a window sill near me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh57noHpmp-_69o93xCkDk9jQ41w4iRHp0bpKGWetlJMXC6wBhNru7XsjmTuI5zEG-kRgwCh-fLOiTVMEyaa-KZrfHAnWE0cyaDT0d8LfWdhNXvU-_LqEYqlyG_qtzQwTWtu7DwH0Pce8g/s1600/TortoiseLovesDonkey.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh57noHpmp-_69o93xCkDk9jQ41w4iRHp0bpKGWetlJMXC6wBhNru7XsjmTuI5zEG-kRgwCh-fLOiTVMEyaa-KZrfHAnWE0cyaDT0d8LfWdhNXvU-_LqEYqlyG_qtzQwTWtu7DwH0Pce8g/s400/TortoiseLovesDonkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650043570892181826" border="0" /></a><br />And I just love this photo:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLz5HuaFLbNC-SRVFnuur1mDBLvxVM8qJwRs55Ss0a0vL65zUsZAIBfMh_RBw4EZYjDcYvG5IXxGUMTnyC31-5FIhkEqHVlDp0j9wNekALKAx9DR8oJTviVBwxju6WGetliCtBpZyDQlL/s1600/TortoiseLovesDonkey2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLz5HuaFLbNC-SRVFnuur1mDBLvxVM8qJwRs55Ss0a0vL65zUsZAIBfMh_RBw4EZYjDcYvG5IXxGUMTnyC31-5FIhkEqHVlDp0j9wNekALKAx9DR8oJTviVBwxju6WGetliCtBpZyDQlL/s400/TortoiseLovesDonkey2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650043704385780690" border="0" /></a><br />Check out their Etsy shop, eh? Which Etsy shops do you love?GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-75495507458349789992011-09-06T18:03:00.004-05:002011-09-06T18:16:50.033-05:00I Heart HatsWhatsahappeninhotstuff?<br /><br />Hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend! I sure did. Though I must admit that I'm not a fan of this rainy cooler weather that has shown up.<br /><br />With that in mind, I think I'll be rocking my new Bear Bryant houndstooth fedora. Must wear on game day.<br /><br />RTR, baby!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwzgklrSkNwKqTMBB2MIJyEOFeMnl0wFWAF5aiH_PHoQPR5zv01DnVys-v7Wz5xR96Ra2uuAqPSUOl4SN1Wm4yap1R_xQcr1m4IvzBqITqxvFHC6s8UHLIzOvI8dPqWp-U4Hifdo_S32A/s1600/houndstooth+fedora.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwzgklrSkNwKqTMBB2MIJyEOFeMnl0wFWAF5aiH_PHoQPR5zv01DnVys-v7Wz5xR96Ra2uuAqPSUOl4SN1Wm4yap1R_xQcr1m4IvzBqITqxvFHC6s8UHLIzOvI8dPqWp-U4Hifdo_S32A/s400/houndstooth+fedora.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649389462514543170" border="0" /></a>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-57547497806963793692011-09-02T11:07:00.003-05:002011-09-02T11:16:00.997-05:00QuickieJust a quick little update:
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<br />If you were lucky to get one of the Heartsy vouchers offered for my shop last week, be sure to use them before the end of November when they expire. This is perfect timing for holiday shopping!
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<br />And speaking of holiday shopping, the holidays will be here before you know it! Each year, I tell myself that I will be proactive and shop throughout the year, and each year I'm freaking out a week before Christmas because I've done nothing. Not this year! No siree! I will not procrastinate this year!
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<br />The top things on my list:
<br />-- Handmade jewelry for my besties (I have QUITE a few favorite shops on Etsy)
<br />-- Cute housewares for my sisters
<br />-- Pocketbook for my momma
<br />-- Books, movies and iTunes cards for my brother
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<br />What will you be shopping for this year?
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-86310145249560793592011-09-01T07:44:00.006-05:002011-09-01T08:03:50.872-05:00Etsy Shops Highlight of the WeekNow that it's September, my mind automatically shifts to an autumn mindset. With that, for some reason, comes a desire to nest like it's my J.O.B. No, I'm not with child. But I'm completely in the mood for a decor overhaul. Lunch breaks will be spent at Bed Bath & Beyond, HomeGoods and maaaaaybe Anthropologie.
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<br />At the moment, I'm in the mood for a big piece of wall art and fresh pottery. In fact, I could do a month of posts on pottery. Some of my favorites:
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewMoonStudio?ref=seller_info">NewMoonStudio</a>:
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PigeonToeCeramics?ref=seller_info">PigeonToeCeramics</a>:
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vesselsandwares">VesselsAndWares</a>:
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/paulova">Paulova</a>:
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-67414241941101283542011-08-27T12:21:00.004-05:002011-08-27T12:38:14.754-05:00Heartsy DealMy <a href="http://heartsy.me/home">Heartsy</a><a href="http://heartsy.me/home"> deal</a> is live on <a href="http://www.heartsy.me/">www.heartsy.me</a> right now. Deal ends at midnight August 30. If you've been eying a piece in my shop, now's your chance to buy a coupon that will give at least 50% off. Purchase a coupon for $21 and get a $43 credit in my <a href="http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>. A limited number of coupons are available. Go for it!
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-946746451387184722011-08-25T08:00:00.002-05:002011-08-25T08:00:01.855-05:00Thoughtful Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbX8HU4mJVqDe6GOs5ulZn5-JefFJkoybks2ScjX5rFugzpdH_yAKRBAWs97E2cSpjGWBOPJhjmwryXbOsoU9x8KWU3V2QiNrU1SfBD77lt2nYBwx-1qW8U66Qeuotbml4oLCFiqdJcNf/s1600/better+days.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbX8HU4mJVqDe6GOs5ulZn5-JefFJkoybks2ScjX5rFugzpdH_yAKRBAWs97E2cSpjGWBOPJhjmwryXbOsoU9x8KWU3V2QiNrU1SfBD77lt2nYBwx-1qW8U66Qeuotbml4oLCFiqdJcNf/s400/better+days.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644435089040089122" border="0" /></a>
<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-54723742947908783342011-08-24T06:41:00.004-05:002011-08-24T09:54:29.301-05:00Etsy Shop Highlight of the Week<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: verdana;font-size:130%;" >l e t t e r h a p p y</span>
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<br />The cleanness and simplicity of these prints are awesome enough as they are, but the meaning behind the words strike me. As someone who has, on many occasions, questioned what I should be doing, where in life I should be and what part of the world I should live in, these two prints speak volumes to me. And they just make me happy. So I must have what makes me happy, right? Maybe I should add letterhappy prints to my <a href="http://gemsbyemilym.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-birthday-wish-list-contains.html">birthday list</a>?
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<br />Check out letterhappy's Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/letterhappy?ref=seller_info">here</a>.
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-40191608655765838972011-08-23T07:35:00.006-05:002011-08-23T09:27:08.233-05:00The Countdown is OnMy birthday wish list contains the following:
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<br />1. Ponies
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<br />Please plan accordingly.
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-20371593315105554782011-08-22T06:43:00.003-05:002011-08-22T06:48:38.347-05:00My Summer as a Bibliophile<span style="font-weight:bold;">bib-lio-phile</span> (noun): a lover of books especially for qualities of format; <span style="font-style:italic;">also</span>: a book collector.
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<br />This summer I read just a few books. I'd love to read more actually, so I'll need some suggestions. Next on my list: The Help. What should I read after that? Which books did you love?
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<br />It's almost time, and you need to be prepared with the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80101812/college-football-bling-sterling-silver">bling</a> to cheer for your team on game day!
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<br />Roll Tide? War Eagle? Go Sooners? Go Cocks? Whatever your flavor, I can make it work.
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-56084556439311037812011-08-18T06:59:00.002-05:002011-08-18T07:19:47.395-05:00My newest shop item started out as a special request from a very dear friend of mine. She wanted a gold heart that was dainty, yet big enough to put her daughter's initials on.
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<br />This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79347234/gold-filled-keepsake-necklace-dainty">keepsake necklace</a> can be found in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gemsbyemilym?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>, along with many other keepsake pieces.
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-72319531108869536322011-08-17T09:03:00.005-05:002011-08-24T09:55:26.662-05:00Etsy Shop Highlight of the Week<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:130%;" >l o n g w i n t e r f a r m</span>
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<br />I'm a natural kind of girl. I don't like extra additives, ingredients, layers, etc.
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<br />I like to know I'm not slathering unnecessary/toxic chemicals on my skin, lips, food, dishes - you get the idea.
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<br />So I'm delighted to discover a new-to-me Etsy shop!
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<br />Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/longwinterfarm">Long Winter Farm</a>. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63072135/lip-rescue-5-pack-beeswax-shea-cocoa">Lip Rescue</a> will soon be ordered by me, as well as some of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62272883/sunset-perfume-oil-coconut-hemp-roll-on">perfume oils</a>. I've already started a shopping list!
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<br />GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-73434992638057735152011-08-17T08:59:00.002-05:002011-08-17T09:01:38.790-05:00SUMMER SALE!To celebrate a wonderful summer (not the fact that it's swiftly coming to an end), you can get 20% off your purchase in my Etsy shop <a href="http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com">http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com</a> by entering coupon code SUMMER20 during checkout.
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<br />It's never to early for holiday shopping - or that's my motto, at least.
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<br />Stock up and enjoy!GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-32055482258470067592011-07-22T14:38:00.002-05:002011-07-22T14:41:25.911-05:00Hi everyone! After a 6 month hiatus, Gems By Emily M is up and running again!<br /><br />Be sure to stop in soon to check out the shop!<br /><br />Lots of pieces work well as gifts for new brides, bridesmaids and "push presents", for new mothers! As always, I'm happy to work with you on the perfect custom gift! <br /><br /><a href="http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com">http://gemsbyemilym.etsy.com</a>GemsByEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859798337344336318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1982479449754442515.post-34082928866434232392011-01-08T10:44:00.003-06:002011-01-08T10:59:10.072-06:00New Year - New GoalsHappy New Year everyone! Hope the year is going well for all of you and that you are living the life you want!
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<br />I know a lot of us are trying to get in shape for the new year, and after eating all of that holiday food, it's proving to be quite the challenge for some of us. (Ahem.) So I'm trying to inspire myself to get off the couch and get out into the streets for a little running action. If only there wasn't so much snow.
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<br />I'd like to complete a few races this year, even if I just run/walk or walk them. I have terrible knees and hips from the cross-country running I did in high school...so running long distances always proves painful for me. In addition to doing some extra training and strength building, I'm going to push myself to finish a few races this year just so I can add more and more charms to a necklace that I started last year.
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<br />If you'd like to give yourself a few incentives to complete a race or two this year, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56907319/going-the-distance-mileage-necklace">this necklace</a> can be found in my Etsy shop!
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