Sponsor Spotlight: Bagatelle Designs

 Come meet one of my awesome sponsors, Bagatelle Designs.

 Can you tell me a little about yourself?

My name is Sophie.  I was born and raised in Belgium (oui, je parle le français) and moved to the USA with my husband and our three daughters in 2000. 

We decided to plant our tent in Colorado because we love the mountains so much. 

I love the outdoors and to ride my bike in the beautiful Colorado countryside.

 When did you start Bagatelle Designs?

I have always been attracted by colors even before starting making jewelry. I would always find a room to paint in our house or a piece of furniture to decorate in vivid colors.  What started as a relaxing hobby at the beginning developed into a full-blown passion for beads and jewelry. I particularly love Swarovski crystals because of their inner beauty and sparkle. Swarovski crystals have a magical and sparkly quality to them that reflects the beauty of the natural world surrounding us. They can be found in many of my designs. I have now been making jewelry for many years.  I started selling my creations through house parties and local craft fairs.  I recently moved my business online on etsy. 

 

 What is one of your favorite pieces from your shop?

My favorites must be the large hoop earrings made of pink tourmaline, ametrine, and swarovski crystal beads.
I used unique natural gemstones for these big hoops earrings: transluscent soft yellow and soft lilac ametrine faceted teardrops with genuine swarovski crystal beads and delicious cherry pink tourmaline rondelles.
The combination of colors is magnificent! 

Pictured below.

 

What/who inspires you?

I am mostly inspired by colors in nature and feelings.  My jewelry is fun to wear and joyful : the abundance of colors is meant to reflect and bring out all the good feelings in your heart.

The combinations are endless and my style is definitely modern.

 What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

My favorite ice cream flavor would be raspberry!

How beautiful is her jewelry.  Go stop by her Etsy shop to see all of her designs.  You won't regret it, your wallet might though.