My Favorite Things

Recently I saw an interview with the cast from the film The Sound of Music, in honour of the 45th anniversary of the movie. Although this movie is older than I am, I love it and have since I first saw it as a little girl. I watch it every year. Fifteen years ago when I was in Salzburg, the city where the movie was filmed, I even went on the Sound of Music Tour.

During the interview that I saw, many snippets from the movie were played, including many of the songs. Since then, I've had many of the songs stuck in my head. I know them all, my challenge is just that I can't sing on-key. One song in particular has been playing over and over in my mind - My Favorite Things. Apparently, that one is the first scene that the children actors filmed with Julie Andrews. I'm guessing that you can now see them all dancing around the room in their pyjamas, singing about whiskers on kittens and brown paper packages tied up with string.

I've decided to share some of my favorite things from the shops that are participating in the SATeam Wrist Candy Holiday Giveaway. Many shops are participating, so I'll share over the course of several posts. For the full list of participating shops and all the details for the bracelet giveaway, please see this post.


I love this dragonfly pin by Twining Vine Designs. Dragonflies are my favorite insect, they have such beautiful colours and interesting patterns on their wings. Leigh has really succeeded at recreating a beautiful dragonfly out of wire. And if I were to wear this pin, it would be as though one had landed on me, which I love.



Isn't this black and white focal lampwork glass bead by Melissa Beads just gorgeous? I love how the black glass flows through the white glass. Melissa calls it Moon Dance which is a perfect fit I think.



I am always amazed by the pieces in Bead Origami's shop. Such skill and precision must be required to make her beaded beads. Who knew that math could be beautiful? Cindy shows us that it can with these purple and silver pearl teardrop earrings. I just love these purple pearls.

The coiled shape of the pendant in this piece really appeals to me. It's perfectly complimented by the deep red garnet necklace. Rambling Rose Designs shows us that simple doesn't mean plain.

The deep cobalt colour of this rosary is gorgeous! And a perfect choice as blue is the colour associated with Mary. This handcrafted rosary by Kadydid would make a wonderful keepsake for a devoted catholic.

Go ahead, explore their shops and pick out which items are your favorites. I bet you can't pick just one!

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists Jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.