tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29363416828954145082024-02-19T08:19:23.797-08:00lime green modernjewelry with a modern simplicity ::: the blogTracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-84978371365088484832016-06-11T11:01:00.005-07:002016-06-11T11:01:55.486-07:00Summer is here! Happy summer!<br />
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A new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/386116892" target="_blank">tiny circle necklace</a>, perfect for summer outfits, available now in my Etsy shop.<br />
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Wonder what my shop is up to? Feel free to browse my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/updates?ref=shop-shares-comp-viewall" target="_blank">shop updates</a> anytime....I am much better about keeping up with them than my blog. :)<br />
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Have an awesome summer! <br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-22709336149459982362016-01-29T11:18:00.001-08:002016-01-29T11:22:28.150-08:00Shop updates feature on Etsy....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The shop updates feature on Etsy has been "live" for several months....and it has been fun to do some quick snapshots on what is happening day to day in my shop or even just with the family.<br />
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Since I have never been great about keeping up with the blog, (ok, I've actually been horrendously bad about it), I find the shop updates to be much more my speed. Quick, simple, and to the point. :)<br />
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To see what is happening at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav" target="_blank">lime green modern</a>, take a look <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/updates?ref=shopinfo_shopupdates_leftnav" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-33110070274765373302015-10-08T06:14:00.000-07:002015-10-08T06:14:30.516-07:00New Venture....Amazon Handmade!<br />
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A new venture starts today, as Amazon has opened up a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/handmade" target="_blank">Handmade</a> division!<br />
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Though I will of course still be on Etsy, I'm branching out a little to offer some things on Amazon.<br />
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Keep an eye out for my shop to fill up!<br />
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Enjoy!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-14095376305269332742015-01-21T11:59:00.001-08:002015-01-21T11:59:16.823-08:00Valentine's Day is right around the corner.....<br />
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It has been a fast and furious January, and I can't believe Valentine's Day is just around the corner!<br />
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A fun new trend this Valentine's Day is the arrow.....I have both an arrow by itself and a bow and arrow.<br />
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And keeping with tradition, I still have lots of fun "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/search?search_query=heart+jewelry&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">heart</a>" jewelry.<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-49962723293947128982014-10-11T11:25:00.002-07:002014-10-11T11:30:36.844-07:00Do it now.....no, really.....<br />
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So for some reason I feel compelled to write this post today....so maybe one or two of you will make your mammogram appointments.<br />
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There is so much coverage to BC Awareness Month now that I almost feel like it gets a
little lost in the everyday chaos, kind of feels like white noise
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In Feb. 2012 I went in for my yearly mammogram, not thinking a think about it and expecting my "all clear" letter to arrive in about 2 weeks like it always did.<br />
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But this time I got a phone call instead...a day later. (Anyone who works in health care knows it's not good news when you get immediate follow up.)<br />
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So most of you know my story.....a few tests later and a big surgery following, and I was now the proud owner of a set of fake boobs, thanks to a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. <br />
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Just to put it in perspective, here are the approximate sizes of the "offending cells", one 3 mm, the other 4 mm. One was already Stage 1, meaning it was already spreading.<br />
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The doctor said they were small enough and deep enough that I would have likely not felt them as "lumps" for years....YEARS! Yikes. Lucky for me that routine yearly mammo saved my life.<br />
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Since 2012, I've had many friends get that "scare", and for several that "scare" turned out to be real, and they have joined the ranks of BC survivor. <br />
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So don't put it off......make your appointment now! It's so much easier to blow off when it's not actually in the calendar.<br />
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So that's my PSA for October....... :)<br />
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Tracy Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-71999225657611817262014-09-09T15:06:00.000-07:002014-09-09T15:06:09.489-07:00New "rustic" silver section.....<br />
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I get lots of people looking for something a little more "rustic" than my normal style, but still fairly modern looking.<br />
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So I decided to offer some new things with a little bit of an antiqued finish, otherwise known as oxidized or blackened. They can be easily found in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=5895296&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">new rustic section</a>.<br />
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Oxidizing is the tarnishing process where silver turns a grayish color and loses its bright sheen. It occurs naturally when sterling silver is exposed to the air and humidity, as the non-silver part of the metal tarnishes. (Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, 7.5% other metals, hence the 925 mark you often see it marked with.)<br />
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You can let sterling do its tarnishing naturally, or you can help it along by using products like Liver of Sulfur Gel or Silver Black, that give silver that "blackened rustic" patina without having to wait.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-83314701141799863502014-08-21T08:21:00.002-07:002014-08-21T08:21:26.898-07:00Organic modern + sentimental = not going to Goodwill<br />
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I'm pretty much a minimalist in decor, following the less is more rule.<br />
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Much to my mother's chagrin, I'm not very sentimental about "stuff". Goodwill knows me well, as nothing feels better than dropping off a bag of things to them.<br />
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My husband is the same way...I always say if it's not nailed down or been used in the last 3 days, he will somehow try and get rid of it.<br />
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But there are a few things in my house that meet my modern organic vibe and are sentimental. And one of them is a set of 2 vases my brother made for me in college. He is an architect now and got to take some cool "artsy" classes.<br />
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I used one of the vases for a new prop of some things I just put in my shop. It is the perfect blend of the organic modern feel I am going for.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-56398379145636945532014-07-02T17:55:00.000-07:002014-07-02T17:55:06.524-07:00Tiny silver letters are now here.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Summer!<br />
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I love a delicate necklace this time of year, great for layering too. Thought these tiny cursive letters were the perfect fit! Everything is solid sterling silver.<br />
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The entire alphabet is now available! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195081993/tiny-silver-letter-necklace-sterling?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">Personalized letter necklace</a>.....<br /><br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-78438198705501448062014-01-25T13:39:00.000-08:002014-01-25T13:40:43.128-08:00Silver state necklaces....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So it's about this time of year that I'm a little tired of the cold and snow. I was born in CA and lived a fair amount of years there before relocating to CO. I love CO, but just miss the beach!</div>
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The biggest news a CA transplant can hear....Trader Joe's is coming soon! I have been waiting almost 8 years for that bit of information!<br />
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A cool trend I've seen a lot are the state necklaces....so I thought I'd offer a few....hoping to add more states soon!<br />
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Enjoy all my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=6932198&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">new things</a>!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-22018676727261400592013-10-29T09:36:00.004-07:002013-10-29T09:45:30.015-07:0014 karat gold filled items are here.....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have decided to branch out with my metals and am excited to offer some items now in 14k gold filled and rose gold filled!<br />
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They can all be found in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=6327848" target="_blank">14k gold filled and rose gold filled section</a>.<br />
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Not familiar with gold filled? Gold filled is an extremely durable product. Real 14 karat gold is bonded in many layers to the surface, making it 100 times thicker than basic gold plating. With rose gold filled, they also add a bit of copper for the rose color.<br />
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It is meant to last for many years without wearing through, is a great economical alternative to solid gold, and is tarnish resistant.<br />
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Love a big gold hoop? I have these in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167247989/large-gold-hoops-circle-earrings-14k?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">14k gold filled</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167246949/large-silver-hoops-circle-earrings?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">solid sterling silver</a>.<br />
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Thanks for checking out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern" target="_blank">lime green modern</a>!<br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-13255498450117872772013-09-23T12:47:00.000-07:002013-09-23T12:47:10.749-07:00Rose gold and silver.....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love the look of warm rose gold with silver, and the simplicity of an "everyday" necklace, so I decided to add these simple bead necklaces to my shop.<br />
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I used rose gold fill beads, to make them affordable but very long lasting. These rose gold fill beads are 12K rose gold bonded to the bead in a layering process, make them very durable and should last for years. They are placed on a solid sterling silver chain for a minimalist look.<br />
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I have three options right now:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163583566/silver-and-rose-gold-bead-necklace-rose?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">6 mm round bead</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163596083/rose-gold-and-silver-bead-necklace-rose?ref=listing-shop-header-4" target="_blank">8 mm round bead</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163608047/silver-and-rose-gold-bead-necklace-rose?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">trio of 5 mm round beads</a><br />
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Lots more new stuff coming soon....check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=6932198" target="_blank">NEW</a> section to see it.<br />
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Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-52926087616219715752013-05-26T16:37:00.004-07:002013-05-26T16:39:41.156-07:00Yay summer! Modern filigree flower earrings.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally, after what seemed like an endless winter, summer is finally here! <br />
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I like these fresh <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124316745/small-silver-earrings-filigree-oval?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">modern flower filigree earrings</a> for this time of year, perfect little summertime accessory.<br />
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I also thought they would be a cute accent for a summer wedding bridesmaid dress or gift, so I also have put these in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/search?search_query=flower+filigree+set&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">bridesmaids sets</a> at 10% off the individual pair price.<br />
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Happy Summer!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-46621627947298425382013-02-03T17:22:00.000-08:002013-02-03T17:34:25.731-08:00In search of the modern heart....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121856274/heart-infinity-necklace-small-silver" target="_blank">small infinity heart necklace</a></td></tr>
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I get tons of requests for heart necklaces....but I still want to keep
things super simple and clean. So here are a few new necklaces that do
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With the dangling hearts, you can customize the number of hearts to represent your kids, the number of people in your family, or whatever you choose.<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day...... click to see more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/search?search_query=heart+necklace&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">new heart stuff</a> in my shop!<br />
<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-36896162135660170732013-01-04T15:17:00.006-08:002013-01-04T15:23:36.118-08:00Happy 2013!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just wanted to give a huge thanks to all of my customers for making 2012 such a stellar year at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern" target="_blank">lime green modern</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am also excited to be celebrating my fourth year anniversary on Etsy this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Currently I'm busy working on a lot of new items to introduce very soon....stay tuned. :-)</span><br />
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Here is a great blog, <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/2012/11/lovebirds-11712.html" target="_blank">two birds boutique</a>, with lots of amazing finds if you are in the shopping mood. And who isn't? It's that time of year! :-)<br />
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They have featured my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/67021595/silver-heart-necklace-tiny-sterling" target="_blank">tiny heart necklace</a> today....thank you!<br />
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<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-65993542038828307082012-10-26T11:53:00.003-07:002012-11-02T11:09:07.636-07:00Last minute gift? New handmade shop in Castle Pines: Four Seasons Marketplace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's that time of year.....gift giving is just around the corner! Time to think about a little something for your child's teacher, the kid's coaches, your best girlfriends, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But it can be difficult to come up with something unique (yet often last minute!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enter a great new shop right here in Castle Pines that features handcrafted items from artisans all around Colorado. It is called the <b><a href="http://www.fourseasonsmarketplace.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Marketplace</a></b>, and is located in the Safeway shopping center (next to Goodwill), right off of Castle Pines Parkway. See here for <a href="http://www.fourseasonsmarketplace.com/Location___Hours.html" target="_blank">google map location and holiday hours</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lots of things to choose from.....bath and body, photography, glass work, home decor, candles, and of course, jewelry, including many items from my shop: <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern" target="_blank">lime green modern</a>.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So spread the word....love supporting local small businesses!</span><br />
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<span style="padding-bottom: 14px; padding-right: 15px;"><em>in·fin·i·ty</em></span><span style="font: smaller 'Doulos SIL','Gentum','TITUS Cyberbit Basic','Junicode','Aborigonal Serif','Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Sans Unicode','Chrysanthi Unicode'; padding-bottom: 7px;">/inˈfinitē/</span><span class="speaker-icon-listen-off" id="speaker_icon" style="margin-left: .7em; margin: 0;"></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type: decimal;">The state or quality of being infinite.</li>
<li style="list-style-type: decimal;">An infinite or very great number or amount.</li>
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So lately I've been a bit obsessed with the infinity symbol....it's a great idea for the modern girl who's not into hearts and flowers......a little gift of infinite love.<br />
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I've also decided to offer a small and larger version of the symbol, in a short length and a longer version to layer with other pieces.<br />
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Enjoy all the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/search?search_query=infinity+jewelry&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">infinity jewelry</a>!<br />
Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-43802027512901449682012-09-24T13:19:00.000-07:002012-09-24T13:19:05.828-07:00New jewelry is here...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after a lazy summer with the kids, I finally got down to business and made a whole bunch of new things that have been sitting on my ideas to-do list forever!<br />
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I decided to create a section in my shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=6932198" target="_blank">New Jewelry</a>, so if you are a repeat customer, you can easily browse what's new. <br />
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And keeping with my simple aesthetic, most of the pieces are modern everyday pieces, like <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109167553/silver-square-necklace-small-sterling" target="_blank">the simple square</a>, comfortable and pretty much match anything.<br />
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A few of my new favorites: the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110023478/silver-infinity-necklace-sterling-silver" target="_blank">infinity necklace</a>:<br />
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And the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110191830/sideways-cross-necklace-sterling-silver" target="_blank">sideways cross</a>:<br />
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Enjoy!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-68550296640282716962012-08-19T13:59:00.000-07:002012-08-19T13:59:05.556-07:00New silver charm bracelets are here....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can't believe summer is over (my kids are back in school), but it finally gives me a chance to get some new stuff in my shop!<br />
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I get a lot of requests for my necklace charms as bracelets, so I have created some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern?section_id=6932190" target="_blank">fun new charm bracelets</a> with my more popular charms.<br />
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What I like about them is they are delicate minimalist pieces, but are sturdy enough for everyday wear (believe me, I make one for myself and test it out for awhile)!<br />
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Have many more to come, but have a few listed on Etsy right now! Enjoy!<br />
<br />Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-17079603691365931172012-06-07T17:05:00.000-07:002012-06-07T17:07:15.244-07:00The "About" page on Etsy....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So Etsy has just added a super cool new feature to our shops....it's the About page.<br />
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Basically the shop owner can add a lot of great photos of their studio, making of the product, etc; and really show the buyer that there is a real person behind the shop....and not a mass produced factory somewhere pumping out widgets.<br />
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It's now becoming my newest addiction, reading all these super interesting About pages of some of my favorite sellers (since I buy A LOT on Etsy too!).<br />
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Just go to your favorite Etsy shop, look to the left side, and you will see the About feature for the artisan.<br />
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Want to know more about me and see my messy work table? :-) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limegreenmodern/about" target="_blank">lime green modern</a><br />
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Have fun!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-89698078509556952362012-05-21T14:10:00.002-07:002012-05-21T14:13:23.887-07:00Lime green modern is OPEN!<br />
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So I have officially reopened!!<br />
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What an experience the last few months have been. And though having cancer is not something I would wish on anyone, it's good to know that you can survive something big and come out the other side ok. :-)<br />
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And what can I say to all the wonderful people who have supported me...really words aren't enough. So here's a big THANK YOU! <br />
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I'm slowly getting all of my listings back up (you can't edit in vacation mode!). So hang in there with me as I get back up to running normally. <br />
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What's new? I am now making most of my simple silver earrings and all of my beaded earrings in upgraded Argentium sterling silver wire.<br />
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Argentium is just like traditional sterling silver (92.5%
silver and 7.5% copper). Argentium simply replaces some of the copper
(which causes silver tarnishing) with the element germanium. The
result...the beautiful shine of silver without much maintenance. Just
rinse with water and mild soap occasionally and use the polish pad I
provide you to add a great shine!<br />
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Gotta love simplicity!Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-20284167374698079952012-04-24T12:38:00.000-07:002012-04-24T12:45:20.965-07:00Feeling great!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I wanted to update everyone who has been following my journey! (And thank you to everyone for your notes, convos, post comments, etc;....truly appreciated!)<br />
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I am feeling great! :-)<br />
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I was finally cleared by my surgeon and physical therapist to resume all my "normal" activities, including hammering silver! I feel so lucky that my breast cancer was detected so early and I was able to avoid chemo, which would have greatly prolonged recovery and getting back to normal. <br />
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I am working on building inventory now, so when I reopen in May, everything will be ready to ship, as always!<br />
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If there is one lesson I have learned through all of this (other than keep the faith), it's get your priorities straight!<br />
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So once I do reopen, I am thinking about being open 4-5 days a week, and then closing on weekends. This way I have plenty of time to create quality work, and my health and family life do not take a back seat to getting orders out.<br />
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All orders placed while my shop is "open" will be mailed out before I "close" shop on the weekends, so my customers will get the same speedy shipping from me!<br />
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(I just can't seem to turn off my "shop" brain on the weekends with orders coming in, and I end up working all weekend to not fall behind.)<br />
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I'm looking forward to reopening, so let the new journey begin......Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-5125345410099554562012-03-16T10:49:00.000-07:002012-03-16T10:49:03.809-07:00On the road to recovery......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, here I am....day 7 post-op from a total bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction due to breast cancer. </div>
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1. I am feeling so much better! Still have a ways to go, but at least I don't feel like I'm imploding, like day 3-4. They weren't kidding when they said that's when the "real" pain would hit (all the numbing and anesthesia was out of the system by that point.)</div>
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2. Surgical pathology came back fantastic! No lymph node involvement, nothing was bigger than anticipated, and healing is going really well so far.</div>
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3. Fingers crossed!! Doctors are thinking I should not have to do chemo because we caught the cancer so "early" ....final ruling will be next week after the medical oncologist reviews everything!</div>
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Just wanted to say a huge THANKS to so many of you that have emailed, facebooked, and convoed me! I really needed to hear all that positivity days 3-5, and it really kept me going. :-)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have an awesome weekend!</span>Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-29456547727666383922012-02-25T11:03:00.002-08:002012-02-25T11:03:43.207-08:00A routine mammogram saved my life.....<br />
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Hi everybody....<br />
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I have had to close my shop for now, due to some very unexpected medical
news. I am hopeful to return in April after surgery and recovery (not
allowed to hammer for 6 weeks post-surgery!)<br />
<br />Unfortunately I found out at the beginning of February that I have
breast cancer (I just turned 42!). It was found on a routine mammogram. I am
one of the lucky ones that caught it "early", so hoping for the best with a March 8th surgery date and close follow up. Not sure if I will have to do chemo yet, but keeping fingers crossed that I won't.</div>
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I normally would not be so open about things, but my hope is that if my
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A routine mammogram saved my life....so don't put it off! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">The butterfly pic was taken by me on a fun outing with the kiddos to the Butterfly Pavilion.)</span>Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936341682895414508.post-34565778657584573962012-02-02T18:16:00.000-08:002012-02-02T18:22:45.066-08:00Tiny heart necklace giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Want
to win one of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67021595/silver-heart-necklace-tiny-sterling" target="_blank">tiny heart necklaces</a>, just in time for Valentine's
Day? </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Check out the uber cool fashion blog by one of my very sweet
customers called <a href="http://www.foundinmycloset.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Found in my Closet</a>. </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">She has an amazing sense of style and has great
"instructions" on how her cute outfits come together. Even inspires me to think about getting out of my "black shirt and dark denim" uniform that I usually wear while in the studio and put on something cute!</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Just follow her
<a href="http://foundinmycloset.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-is-cominggiveaway-time.html" target="_blank">blog instructions</a> to win and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67021595/silver-heart-necklace-tiny-sterling" target="_blank">tiny heart</a> could be on its way to you!</span></span></h6>Tracy-lime green modernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.com0