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~earrings for any ensemble~

December 02, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Before I focused on home crafts exclusively, I used to make jewelry.  I know firsthand the work that goes into designing and crafting individual pieces.  And that's why I'm featuring Creative Jewelry By Marcia* for today's Under $25 Gift Guide post.Marcia creates high quality, designer jewelry - including earrings, bracelets and necklaces - to fit every budget.  If mass-produced pieces aren't your thing, Marcia's timeless pieces are sure to become a favorite!I just love these...

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~scrub-a-dub-dub~

November 30, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
I know Saturday was the big day to Shop Small, but we can all keep it going by supporting small businesses every day!  And that's why today's Under $25 Gift Guide features Dermaroot Natanicals, a female- and minority-owned holistic beauty company.   Created by Dr. Gwendolyn Green, a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Licensed/Registered Pharmacist, Dermaroot Natanicals offers a versatile selection of healthy, organic and vegan skin, hair and body products.  My favorites include the Tonka Bean...

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~happy thanksgiving~

November 26, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing all of you a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!Jeanine  ...

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~stocking stuffers that make scents~

November 23, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm back after a few days of being down for the count with a nasty cold.  Yes, a cold.  Remember them?  😆  Anywho, let's get back to business with today's Under $25 Holiday Gifts post.I'm sharing two of my favorite perfumes from one of my favorite online retailers: FragranceNet.com*.  First up is Pink Sugar by Aquolina.  This has been my go-to scent for a few years now.  The notes of Cotton Candy, Sandalwood, Strawberry and...

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~it's beginning to look a lot like christmas~

November 18, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
When 2020 throws you lemons, you make lemonade and break out the Christmas cheer!  Well, at least that's what I've been doing - minus the lemonade. 😏Mr. Okio B hasn't complained one bit.  Probably because he knows it makes me less anxious in these uncertain times.  And my boys are completely onboard.I didn't want to buy a lot of new Xmas pieces this year.  However, when I saw all the cuteness at Target's Dollarspot and...

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~give the gift of color~

November 17, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 I love supporting fellow Etsy sellers...especially when their products are just so stinking cute!  So, for today's Under $25 Gift Guide post, meet Art2TheExtreme - makers of the original rainbow crayon. Created by Nicole Lewis, a former art teacher, Art2TheExtreme offers personalized and customized crayon designs.  The idea came to Nicole when she realized a need for adaptive art supplies for the special needs children in her classroom.  Since then, her creations have exploded, and she...

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