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Featured Reader: Let me introduce you to.......

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Can you believe it is December already? Monday's are always fun here at La Dolce Vita since I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of my fab readers. I am excited to introduce you to Krista of Boutique Flair. Krista and I met at a social network a while back and became fast friends. Krista and I have so much in common and we both love all things Beautiful and Fabulous, speaking of Beautiful! Fabulous! are you a member yet? What are you waiting for??? Krista is a very busy WAHM who wears many different hats, grab a cup of joe and get to know my dear friend Krista.

Name:

Krista L. Peck of Boutique Flair Boutique Flair

Family:

I'm married to James, whom I met when he bit my hand at a club in Florida...Yes, love at first bite. And, as our engraved iPod says: James + Krista = Connor & Lily. Our son, Connor, is our 5 1/2 year old soccer playing, smart, handsome Kindergartener. Our daughter, Lily, is our 1 1/2 year old beautiful, miracle, special needs fairy princess who inspired my boutique.

How did you start blogging?

That's a bit of a winding story. Once I joined the boutique world by opening Lily Cait, I created Boutique Flair, to showcase the many fabulous items found in boutiques and other shoppes on the web. To add interaction and depth to the site, I added the Boutique Flair blog, which has grown and evolved so much in one short year.

Classic Tutu available for sale at Lily Cait

If you are a parent do you have a parenting philosophy?

I parent from the heart. Soon after becoming a mother, I found it natural to nurture my children and guide them along their paths. I suppose I'm not disciplined enough to be a true attachment parenting person, or anything like that, but I take a little of the best, and lots of advice from friends and family along the way!

You will never find me without......

My Clinique SuperBalm Lip Gloss. I love the feeling and the shine.

Day job:

My MS in Counseling & Psychology is currently on the shelf while I stay at home with my kids for a couple more years (economy willing). After Air Force wife and mother of 2, I am Krista, the business owner. My boutique Lily Cait offers couture tutus and hair accessories. It's my therapy and creative outlet! My other business, Boutique Flair is my stylish spot on the web, complete with daily fab finds, style tips and trends, rave product reviews, a shopping guide, community Beautiful Fabulous, and many other features.

Favorite Stuff:

Music: Alternative, Rock, Classic Rock & Celtic. I like lots of girly stuff like Tori Amos, Jewel, Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, etc.
Food: Pizza
Tv/ Movies: I choose to spend time behind the computer instead of the tv, for the most part. My favorite movies are Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Braveheart and Anne of Green Gables
Reading: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables

If you had to wear a T-shirt with your favorite saying on it what would it be?

"Fabulous!" It's such a girly, over-the-top word. I love it. I say it way too much.

Favorite stores to shop at:

Ohhh, too many! To name a few: Nordstrom, Victoria's Secret, Anthroplogie (one of everything please!), American Eagle, Express, Banana Republic, Gap, Gymboree (for Lily), Target (for everyday, fun stuff).

Other good stuff:

Thank you for the space on your blog, Kristen. Yours is one of my favorite blogs...and of course I'm a huge fan of your gorgeous jewelry!

And, thank you to your beautiful readers for taking the time to read about me! You can find me on Myspace, Twitter, Facebook by searching for "Boutique Flair", and a few other places on the web!

A special thank you to Krista for a fab interview. Please be sure to stop by her holiday guide for some great shops, yours truly is included in the Boutique Flair guide.

If you would like to be a featured reader please send me a email at klacustomcreations@comcast.net

Feel Good Sunday: I Believe

I Believe in Santa Claus

Having faith in Santa Claus

Is not for just the young,

I know I'll keep proclaiming him

As long as I've a tongue.

And even though

I see the gent

Unmasked before my eyes,

Revealing some familiar friend

Who's donned the quaint disguise,

It doesn't change my mind a bit;

I'll still believe, because

There's more than whiskers and a suit

To dear old Santa Claus;

Bright hopes there are,

And dreams come true,

Good cheer, unselfish sharing

Personified by gifts of love

Within the pack he's bearing.

To call these angels

"Santa Claus"Is surely not deceiving,

So I, for one, will never scoff

But go right on believing.

The handstamped "I Believe" necklace is available at Kristen's Custom Creations.

Product Junkie Approved: Fabulous Eyebrows

Having great looking brows can make all the difference! I love the Smashbox Brow Tech Kit to get my eye brows looking a bit more defined. Here is a tip; use a child's toothbrush (not a used one please!) to first brush your brows and then apply the matching powder and finish off with the colorless pomade to tame your eye brows. The set is priced at $24 and is available at Sephora.

Do you have a favorite eyebrow product or tip?

Black Friday Free Shipping Today Only

Enjoy free shipping today only! Sale ends at midnight Friday the 28th. Please visit my shop Kristen's Custom Creations and after your purchase you will receive a credit via pay pal for your shipping cost. In the note to seller please leave a note to the seller saying "bloggy friend" If you would like a custom order created please send me a email at klacustomcreations@comcast.net

Happy Shopping!

Something New For Dad

The perfect gift for the hard to find Dad or Papa on your list. The "Dad" keychain is a 1 inch 925 sterling silver disc that will be customized to your specifications. If you would prefer a steel ball chain instead of the key fob that is available also.

The "Dad" keychain is available at Kristen's Custom Creations

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Location:: Michigan

About Me:: Designer and Owner of Kristen's Custom Creations. I specialize in custom hand stamped sterling silver jewelry. I love working with metal and especially love custom personalized orders.

Gender:: Gal

I am a/an:: Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger

(Designers only) I create:: Custom Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Jewelry.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:: Custom orders, Wholesaling

(Designers only) I have been featured on:: Talent Database

(Designers only) My work is sold at:: klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Website:: http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Website #2:: http://kristenandrewsonline.blogspot.com

Favorite TV Show & Movies:: Lost, Cashmere Mafia, Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty

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Giveaway, Giveaway, Giveaway Hand Stamped Wish Necklace

I am very excited about this new piece and wanted to give one away! Would you like a chance to win the "Wish" necklace? Please leave a comment first here for what you are wishing for and then head on over to my friend Jen at … Continue

Posted on November 12, 2008 at 5:58am —

Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Peace necklace

Peace: the state prevailing during the absence of war harmonious relations; the absence of mental stress or anxiety,the general security of public places. The "Tear Drop Peace" necklace is a sterling silver 925 tear drop that measures 1 inch long by 3/4 inch at the widest po… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2008 at 2:22pm —

Hand Stamped Birthstone Dangle Ring

After many requests to create a ring let me introduce you to the "Dangle Birthstone Ring" You must like things that dangle to love this ring as their is a lot of movement which makes it so much fun. Th… Continue

Posted on September 18, 2008 at 12:02pm —

Autism Awareness The Hope necklace

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer… Continue

Posted on September 5, 2008 at 12:12pm —

Do you text?

One of my customers had me create these special BFF or Best Friends Forever charm necklaces. She wanted something special since the girls have been best friends since they were toddlers. It got me thinking about all of those abbreviations a… Continue

Posted on August 10, 2008 at 11:51am —

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At 3:59pm on September 23, 2008, kristie cox said…: love your jewelry

At 9:58am on September 19, 2008, Sprinkle O' Dreams said…: Thanks nice items what part of the mitten are you in I am north of grand rapids

At 2:17pm on May 9, 2008, Meredith Bub said…: Hi Kristen,
Thank you! I really like your pieces too - what a great resource you are for a personalized gift. I'll be sure to heart you on Etsy.
Best,
Meredith

At 12:33pm on May 9, 2008, dahlila said…: Thank you for the welcome. You have wonderful handstamped jewelry. (it's my favorite kind: words).

dahlila.

At 7:55pm on May 5, 2008, Robin said…: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these charms! I just hearted you on etsy and will likely place an order soon. :) Robin

At 2:20pm on May 4, 2008, Terri Stegmiller said…: Hi Kristen, thank you for the lovely comment and welcome. It's a pleasure to meet you. I just had a look at your wonderful stamped silver jewelry. It's fantastic.

At 6:42am on May 1, 2008, cole said…: thanks :)
it was our first time getting pics done professionally (even though it was a friend of fam) I have to say they are the cutest easter pics i've seen since the 60's, heee heee