Cela Creations Fashions and Accessory Boutique

Boutique Transition Now in Progress

2012-03-08T16:37:00.000-06:00

We are so, so excited to start our transition today.
Within just a few short weeks we will have our accessory boutique transformed into an amazing
full accessory and fashion clothing boutique with many new finds from our visit to our last fashion market in Las Vegas!

Spring/Summer collection of tops, jeans, patio dresses and slacks. My only disappointment so far is my very cool clothing displays are backordered until mid-June as well as our new set of display tables. Ugh! Nothing ever goes completely as planned. "That's life" they say! We will just have to overlook that and get a few temporary ones in the mean time. They're gorgeous and we think they are worth the wait! So please overlook the temporaries.

New spring accessories are coming in daily. We could hardly keep up with the computer work...You all know how much we love that *&!* computer! Stop in soon!

Bead and gemstone sale is still on at 30% savings.
All black handbags and small bags are also 30% off.

Save the Date and mark your calendars for an evening out!

Thursday, March 15 - 6-10pm

Bring in a used item of clothing and receive 20% savings on any new item on the day or evening of this event!

Offer good limited to one per customer please.

All donations will go to battered women and children of LaGrange, IL

http://www.pillarscommunity.org/

Meet our newest member of
Cela Creations,
Alyssa.
Changing the bead strands wall &
making room for lots of fashions coming in!
Thanks Alyssa. Looks great!

Pearls on a string! The Tahititan variety that is.

2011-11-28T13:29:00.000-06:00


Tahitian Pearls & Leather $78.00

Love, love, love these pearls. I seem to never get enough of any uniquely shaped pearl these days. Nothing against the perfect and oh so very expensive ones that come in the little red box but I much prefer the variety, color, luster and pear shape of a Tahitian pearl. Thing is I really disliked pearls until about 2 years ago. After finding this new love I find it hard to resist purchasing the many color and sizes they come in. I'm addicted to working with them. I am obsessed! Oh well, I think I will just go with it for now.

Check out the 16mm Tahitian pearls I put on the antiqued brown leather. By the way I drilled the large holes (1.6mm) myself! Another fun endeavor and technique I have acquired!

Tahitian Pearl and Leather $38.00

Here is some facts and information about the Tahitian Pearl.

Tahitian cultured pearls are cultivated from the black-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster which reaches a foot or more in diameter, and produces very large pearls. This oyster is very sensitive to the pearl culturing process, which makes the pearls very costly to produce

Deux-Lux Bags with Bling!

2011-10-18T20:45:00.003-05:00

One of the biggest trends this fall and winter season is bling. This trend spans from your clothing to your jewelry and even to handbags. To keep our customers as stylish as possible Cela Creations is carrying many glitzy accessories so your wardrobe can be bling galore. One of my very favorites of the season are the Deux Lux handbags.

I found these bags on a trip to NYC and could see how popular they are going to be. The only other place I have seen them aside from our boutique and New York City boutiques is Nordstrom, and they are very pricey there for sure. At Cela Creations the bags and wallets range in prices from $49 up to $145.

These bags are excellent quality. Some are made from leather and all are made extremely well. They can be either casual or dressy, the choice is all yours! My favorites are the ones with the sequins because they offer an extra pop of glam to your daily ensamble. The lining in these handbags is especially cute with a poke-a-dot pattern on a beige background.

Go for Baroque!

2011-09-30T09:00:00.012-05:00

This week the boutique received a new shipment of pearls that I am so thrilled to finally have received! For all pearl enthusiasts, you have to come in and check out our new Baroque pearls! They have such a beautiful luster and their quality is a AAA rating. We have several colors, shapes and sizes of the large drill hole variety, which is very unusual.

If you like pearls or pearl jewelry you will really love the Baroque shape. They are a unique shape and so versatile in terms of what you can do with them. The quality of their luster is stunning. Not to mention, they are priced very reasonably. I recently watched a home shopping show (who claims to have discounted prices) while laid up with my ankle and saw a very similar strand on sale for $237.00. Our prices are no where near that priced at $62.00 a strand and I think they are much better in quality.

These pearls are great for making unique and rare jewelry pieces. They allow the designer to be creative and innovative with what they choose to do. I usually let the shape of the pearl define the piece that I am making. Pearl and leather is a very popular combination right now, and the large hole pearls are the perfect ones to use for leather jewelry pieces.

We have many different varieties in the store right now. The black and silver pearls look great with jet crystals and Labradorite.
The white ones are extremely beautiful and look great by themselves. They can also be paired with a rhinestone accent or a rhinestone pave clasp to add some bling for a dressy look. If you want to get trendy use the silver large hole pearl which looks great with the dark brown leather, This is a very chic and new look.

Since these pearls are so awesome I have decided to offer a fabulous special on them! Now through the end of October get 20% off in the store! Just come in and mention this blog post and receive the discount.

Fall trends and Angela's Favorites

2011-09-21T09:00:00.004-05:00

Fall trends and Angela's Favorites @ celacreations.blogspot.comWe're ready for fall at the boutique and excited about all of the great accessory trends this season. Cela Creations is stocked with the best pieces to represent all of the chic trends for all. Don't miss these fashion accessories.

One of the biggest trends I am seeing this fall is chocolate colored metals. These pieces are so elegant and chic and they go with everything. At the boutique we have many pieces that fit this craze. This metal is a unique hue which is perfect for the season because of its dark and vibrant features. It can be paired with many other colors and looks great with gold or silver jewelry as well.

The dark bling is the thing right now. The pave black diamond and black crystal look is beautiful and makes for some truly beautiful pieces. At the boutique we have several pieces fitting this trend. Again, this goes with both silver and gold. These accessories can dress up and outfit in a very tasteful and fancy way.

Stacked bracelets are another big trend, especially with bangles. Bracelets are no longer worn alone. The style is to wear several bracelets, either matching or different styles all together. Cela Creations is carrying so many different types of bracelets at reasonable prices so that everyone can take advantage of this trend regardless of personal style. We have bangles with bling, stretchy beaded bracelets and colorful pieces that can be mixed and matched.

Finally, the mixed metals look will be big in the fall and winter. Silver and gold look just as great together as they do alone. Rose gold goes well with both too. They are a lot of fun to put together and now you can wear all of your jewelry together!

Don't miss these awesome trends! Dressing for the season is so fun, don't let your accessories be left behind keep them current as well!

Alex and Ani Bangles-Angela's Favorites

2011-09-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

This week I'd like to highlight one of my new favorites, a bracelet brand that is quickly becoming extremely popular and sought after, Alex and Ani. The unique and stylish bracelets caught my eye immediately and I was thrilled this summer when I was finally able to get them at the boutique. When I was in New York I was in one of my favorite stores and Alex and Ani was having a trunk show.

These bangles are unique in many ways. First off, they are eco-friendly, each piece is created from recycled materials adding to its beauty. There are several different designs available, making them unique to each wearers personality as well. Some are colorful, others are sentimental or have a spiritual purpose, and some are simply fashionable and trendy. Another special feature is the way these bangles are size adjustable; they can be expanded for thicker wrists or tightened for small wrists.

Alex and Ani bangles are perfect for stacking. I think they look especially chic when stacked three to five per wrist. They are the ultimate trendy accessory right now. These bangles can be worn with casual or dressy outfits and there are so many different styles that they go with everything.

Since I started carrying them we have had so many calls at the boutique looking for them. They are hard to find and go quickly, so get yours now! Cela Creations is listed on the website as one of only four boutiques in Illinois that carries Alex and Ani. These bangles are already huge on the east coast so I know they will be huge here soon, don't miss out on this trend!

Wedding Fashion Show Brooch Bouquet

2011-09-07T19:30:00.001-05:00

The brooch bouquet madness is continuing. Last week two of my new brooch bouquets were featured in a fashion show, Style Down the Aisle on August 31st at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower.

I made two brand new bouquets for this show. These were a little different, but equally as beautiful. I was very excited to learn that this trend can be molded to fit every personality and style.

The fashion show was very elegant and chic. Each designer presented their collection personally adding their own uniqueness and providing a face for every design. They showed a movie which depicted a couples' wedding story and how they made it to the alter. This was definitely one of my favorite parts. The atmosphere was like a New York fashion show, very chic and trendy.

My bouquet was used in the middle of the show. It was honestly a show stopper. I loved seeing it coming down the aisle in the hands of a bride, it was like seeing the whole picture together for the first time. For me it brought to life how truly unique and beautiful these bouquets are because they pop so much more than the traditional bouquet.

I feel very proud of this creation, and grateful it has gotten the response that it has. It is my honest opinion that the brooch bouquet really adds something to the wedding; it is an element that makes the bride's ensemble even more special. I love this idea so much, I am recommending one to my son's fiance, Kelly, for their upcoming wedding!

Celebrity Jewelry: Kardashian

2011-09-02T07:29:00.001-05:00

We all know the famous family: The Kardashians, especially after Kim Kardashian's recent wedding that grabbed many major media headlines. Most have seen their show Keeping up with the Kardashians on E! I watch it on occasion and usually enjoy the crazy happenings of this family when I do. Recently, I had it on and couldn't help but notice Kris Jenner's (famous Kardashian mom) earrings.

These super gorgeous diamond earrings that she wears are eerily similar to a pair that I have in the boutique. These aren't just any earrings either, they are one of my favorite pairs we have in right now! The best part is, while Kris' earrings probably cost her thousands the virtually identical earrings available in the boutique are around $100.

These earrings are made with black diamond crystals in an antique brass setting. Perfect for fall and great for a night out or a dressy look. They are stunning in person and look very elegant on. I even wear a pair myself.

Don't miss out on these unique, lovely pair of earrings. I've already had to reorder once and they are so hot I don't know how long they'll be available!

Angela's Picks- Vintage Beads!

2011-08-29T09:00:00.001-05:00

I have always had a love for vintage items. There's something about antique shopping that I love. I was recently on a family vacation in California and when I came across a vintage antique store in Sonoma County I was pleasantly surprised. Little did I know I was about to find something I loved even more than antiques, beads! Who knew I could combine two of my favorite things! I had to bring them back for my boutique, of course.

These vintage beads are called "Bakelite" beads. They are the earliest form of plastic made from synthetic materials. They are made of a resin invented by Leo Baekeland in 1907. These particular beads also have Swarovski crystals in them. Bakelite is an extremely collectible kind of bead. The retro appeal of old Bakelite products and labor intensive manufacturing has made them quite collectible in recent years.

I am attracted to these beads not just because they are rare collectibles and antiques but also because they are different, unique and very attractive to the eye. I love to have things in the boutique that you can't find anywhere and that's what these beads are. They come in several different colors and the detailing on the bead is intricate and exquisite. They are sold by the strand and priced from $10.50-$12.50

Girls Night Out Event

2011-08-23T15:04:00.002-05:00

Please join Cela Creations and other participating La Grange merchants this Thursday evening for special sales all night long! 6:00-10:00pm. Don't miss our Fall preview of new merchandise. New merchandise coming in daily. Sales include new items! Wine and lite bites of course!

Check out pictures from the event: Event Photos

Angela's Favorite Picks

2011-08-21T17:48:00.001-05:00

The fall inventory is starting to come in to the boutique. I am very excited about a lot of pieces that are in the new inventory, but a particular handbag line has caught my eye. These Danielle Nicole handbags are chic and fabulous and I couldn't be more excited to have them in the boutique this fall.

I found these bags at the accessory show in New York. I was able to meet the designer in person, Danielle Nicole herself, which is rare. She was a very kind and genuine woman, she even answers the phone herself when you call to reorder.

I love these bags because of the exceptional quality and reasonable price. They are incredibly fashion forward and trendy. The bowling bag shape was even rated #1 in fall handbag trends by InStyle Magazine. My favorite in the collection is the black and bronze shoppers tote.

Visit the designer's blog for more details on these fabulous bags: http://danielle-nicole.myshopify.com/blogs/news

Brooch bouquet

2011-08-12T14:47:00.002-05:00

Many brides to be come into my boutique looking for unique jewelry for their weddings. I have many who ask me for custom pieces so they have something special for their big day. Recently a bride came in asking for an especially unique custom piece, a brooch bouquet. I discovered that these bouquets are the new wedding craze. Brides everywhere are going crazy over the idea of a one of a kind piece of art custom made for them to carry on their wedding day.

These bouquets can be made from all sorts of brooches and various jewelry pieces. This particular bride to be had a collection of unique antique brooches handed down from her grandmother and aunts that she wanted fashioned into a bouquet for her wedding. Brides to be can bring their own collection to the boutique or choose from the merchandise in the boutique. I have even heard of brides that ask their friends and family to give brooches as a shower gift so they can all be represented in her bouquet.

Ribbon may be added to the bouquet to bring it all together and add tie it into the bridal theme. The finishing touches can also be customized to the bride however she wishes. The jewelry pieces added to the bouquet don't always have to be brooches, if there are other sentimental jewelry items they can be added in some way as well. For example, I decided to add the brides mothers necklace to the bottom of the bouquet for added decor, then finished off the bow with two rhinestone heart earrings that were part of this bride to be's antique collection.

The reason the brooch bouquet is so special for a wedding day is because it tells a story. These brooches are all specifically picked by the bride to be featured in her bouquet for a reason adding sentimental value to a bouquet. It really is a one of a kind piece because it can not be duplicated the same way ever again. The bouquets also last forever. They are a part of a wedding day that can be displayed and enjoyed by the bride and groom as a symbol of their day which was so special to them.

Angela's Favorite Picks

2011-07-31T13:05:00.000-05:00

I've already done a post on the chalcedony stones that I love so much. This post I'm focusing on the same stones, but a different style of jewelry featuring them. The chalcedony stone is great because it can be styled in many different ways and is always very beautiful.

These pieces are from a Turkish designer and I found them at the New York show in May. The quality of this jewelry is amazing and they are extremely unique. The stone is set in sterling silver in an oval, pear or round shape depending on the piece. These are all hand crafted pieces of jewelry and fabulous looking. There are many different styles but they all go well together too.

The rings are very unique looking. There are two that feature several stones, which are really fun and can be casual. One is all chalcedony stones and the other is a mix of the calcedony and citrine stones. The ring with the large chalcedony focal stone is definitely one of my favorite pieces in this series. It is sterling silver with white topaz embellishments. The detailing on this ring is gorgeous.

In the boutique I also have quite a few earrings from this designer in the same type of style. These range in size and style as well. There are pairs with the white topaz embellishments and some that are just plain. All of the earrings are sterling silver so they are okay for sensitive ears. There is even a pair that match my favorite ring!

These stones also make great pendant pieces for necklaces. I have a few of these in the boutique. These also vary in style and size.

These pieces are so rare and unique. I like jewelry that you can't find everywhere and these are exactly that. The stones look so striking the way they are used in these pieces that the pictures can't even do it justice, you have to come in and see them for yourself!

Angela's Favorite Picks

2011-07-26T13:49:00.001-05:00

I find a lot of my favorite things at the New York accessory show. That's where I found these bracelets, which were hand made in Italy, and they are fabulous! They were exclusively sold at that show and are hard to find. I love them because they can be casual or extremely dressy and are easy to wear with everything. At the boutique we have both stretchy bracelets and chain bracelets for a little more elegant feel.

The stretchy version is really great when you want to wear several bracelets together. It is meant to be stacked with many styles. The band is made of 18K triple dipped brass beads. The center focal bead is 18K yellow, white or rose gold with Swarovski crystals.

The chain bracelet is a little fancier than the stretchy band, but still very understated and simple looking. It looks beautiful on and can also be stacked with other bracelets if you choose. The chain is sterling silver and the center bead is also 18K yellow, white or rose gold with the Swarovski crystal embellishments.

I appreciate these bracelets so much because they are great quality at a reasonable price point. They are extremely elegant without being too gaudi. They make a great gift and make a nice complement to another bracelet or watch for everyday wear.

Angela's Favorite Designs

2011-07-17T15:16:00.001-05:00

All of my designs have a story behind them; something that inspired me to make that particular piece. Many of these stories involve my travels. This week I wanted to put the spotlight on one of my favorite designs I've created recently. These necklaces are a part of my every day wardrobe because I love them so much, and are one of my #1 most recommended pieces to trendy and fabulous women.

These necklaces are made with 48 inch leather strands and rare large hole fresh water pearls. The pearls come in silver, white and peacock and the leather comes in every color, but I particularly like it in tan or black. These necklaces are worn like a scarf, they can be wrapped any way that you wish and can even be worn as a bracelet. You can wear them together; I usually wear two to three at a time.

These necklaces were inspired by a trip I took to California a few months ago. I was fortunate enough to get to go to lunch at the famous Ivy Cafe (a hot spot in Beverly Hills for celebrities). I didn't have an celeb sightings while I was there but I did notice the woman sitting next to me and her fabulous necklace. I was with my daughter, who often gets embarrassed when I ask strangers about their jewelry, but I told her she'd have to deal with it this time because I had to know about that necklace. The woman was wearing a necklace made of leather and pearls, just like the ones in my boutique. Her pearls were true Tahitian pearls, very rare, expensive and beautiful pearl, and it retailed for about $1600 for 15 pearls. When I returned from my California trip I knew I had to make something similar for myself and my customers. I found some rare fresh water pearls that were very beautiful and suitable for these necklaces and began creating. Since I brought them to the boutique these have been some of my best selling necklaces because the leather look is so in right now. They retail from $78-$88 depending on the pearl used.

Celebrity Jewelry: Bethenny Frankel

2011-07-07T15:44:00.000-05:00

We all know Bethenny Frankel from her reality TV shows on Bravo. She is on The Real Housewives of NYC, Bethenny Getting Married, Bethenny Ever After. Witty, fun, smart, and fashionable Bethenny is a lovable TV star who's style is always on point.

Recently I had a customer ask me about a necklace she had seen Bethenny wearing in an interview. As soon as she showed me the picture I noticed that looks just like a necklace I had over the holidays!

This original necklace that Bethenny is wearing, by Park Lane Jewelry, was seen on housewifestyle.com valued at over $400!! It is virtually the same as the one I had in the boutique, at a big price difference! I couldn't believe my eyes! I brought this necklace back to the boutique recently and it is almost identical, but at a fraction of the cost!

This is the version from Park Lane Jewelry.

This is the version I have in my boutique.

This version of the necklace is a blackened silver bib necklace with large crystal embellishments. It has the same cascading feel that Bethenny's necklace does and lays in a similar way.

I have always adored Bethenny Frankel and a few years ago I had the opportunity to meet her. She was at a book signing in Oak Brook, Illinois and I went to see her. I was able to briefly chat with her, and she was very nice and welcoming.

I have always enjoyed watching her shows and I do even more now. I love her style; I think she is very trendy and fashionably elegant. I was thrilled to learn I had a necklace that emulated something she wore. All of the "real housewives" in the area should come to the boutique to get it!

Get your evil eye on!

2011-06-28T12:00:00.000-05:00

Lately, the evil eye has been "all the rage" and I've got quite a few things in the boutique featuring it! When I was in New York I saw it EVERYWHERE! At all the different boutiques, shops and accessory shows. It was even mentioned in episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County! I knew I had to bring lots of things back to the store that have the evil eye, because it is definitely getting big!

These beaded bracelets with the evil eye are really cute and fun. They are casual and every day wear. Lots of people wear these stacked together and we have many different styles here in the boutique, including peace signs, crescent moons and many other charms.

These evil eye rings are new to the store, in fact I just put them out this week! They come in gold and silver and are stretchy and adjustable to fit any finger. Again these are a lot of fun and a really cute unique piece of jewelry to own.

This is a braided evil eye bracelet. This is a very fun, more casual option to the evil eye trend. I see lots of people wearing many braided bracelets stacked together. Stacking bracelets seems to be a big trend this season too, and the braided bracelets are a great one to do it with.

These are some evil eye beads we carry in the boutique. We have a lot of unique evil eye beads so you can make your own interpretation of the evil eye trend, whether it be a necklace, bracelet or ring.

The evil eye isn't as evil as it sounds. It can be very pretty and delicate looking and go with lots of different things. The belief that the evil eye is worn to ward off evil spirits comes from way back and was believed by many different cultures. Historically it has been worn for many different reasons but the most common was to protect from evil and danger. Now it is worn as a great fashion statement and a fun piece of jewelry!

Flip Flop into summer

2011-06-25T11:00:00.000-05:00

This week marked the first official week of summer (even though the weather did not reflect it) and to celebrate I've decided to post about our flip flops!

The flip flops come in black, brown and silver. Attached the front is a Swarovski crystal flower medallion. The flip flops come with various heel sizes and with both small and large medallions.

This pair of size 6 flip flops in silver are especially cute. The rose medallion on the front is large and really adds some flair to the sandals. The silver color is really neutral and goes with everything. I like these because they are not too overdone with crystals and embellishments, but just the right amount of sparkle.

These brown flip flops have a disc medallion on the front for a little more of a sophisticated look. All of the flip flops come in these sheer bags which make great gift bags and are a great thing to keep the sandals in during off seasons to keep them nice.

Get your flip flops today and get ready for summer! Maybe if we all start dressing like it is warm out the weather will follow! Fingers crossed :)

Angela's Favorite Picks

2011-06-20T13:44:00.000-05:00

This week my favorite pick is the Chalcedony stone. This stone is a favorite of mine because I love the color, it is a beautiful shade of green that is so bright and happy and looks great on everyone. I got these stones on my New York trip at the accessory show. I was so excited to bring them to the boutique because they were one of the only summery things I found at that particular show. They are a very unique and interesting stone. Most of the things I bought at the accessory show were for the fall/winter seasons and I had to order them, but these stones and pieces were things I was able to take with me and sell in the boutique immediately.

These are the stones by themselves. They can be bought individually and used to make any type of jewelry. They can also be purchased to add a a jewelry piece and make it a little more special, or for custom pieces.

I found these bracelets from the same vendor. They have the chalcedony stone in a tear drop shape as the focal point of the bracelet, the white bracelet has a white onyx as the focal point. All of these are really great summer pieces and will go with any outfit. I especially love the one that is blue-green in color. This picture doesn't do the color of the stone justice, it is so bright in person!

I also brought these earrings back from the same New York vendor. These are different styles using the tear drop shaped stone. The smaller two use the chalcedony stone and the large one is a rose quartz. I think these earrings are very elegant and sharp. They are really a classic look that is always trendy.

I love bringing unique items like this to the boutique! These stones and pieces are really beautiful and are all great summer pieces. Hurry in and get some!

AC Designs

2011-06-19T12:04:00.000-05:00

This is my favorite part of the boutique, it is what makes me unique as a store owner and what makes Cela Creations so special, unique and dear to my heart. Most people know that I offer beading classes and private beading parties. Everyone knows that I sell beads, by the strand and singly. But I don't think everyone knows that I make my own pieces, not just for custom orders, but I also design and create my own unique, one of a kind, pieces of jewelry.

My lifelong passion has been creating jewelry. I love to bead and spend a lot of time doing it. Creating a piece of jewelry is a true art and each of my pieces has a part of my personality and passion mixed in. I started Cela Creations out of my home, selling unique pieces that I had created to friends and family members. I did custom orders at the time but mostly people just loved to come see what I had and choose a piece they loved. Ten years later is when I opened this boutique in La Grange. It has given me the opportunity to be both a jewelry maker and purchaser. I sell my own unique creations and things that I have found through my travels. The boutique has helped me realize that jewelry in every form is my passion.

I want to share some of my hand made, one of a kind, creations with you. These pieces are all available at the boutique as well!

This grey pearl necklace is one of my favorite designs I have in the store at this time. It is trendy and classic at the same time. A very elegant piece it was created with a lot of detail and care.

This necklace was made with a unique polyester silk chain and a clover clasp. The large stone in the middle is a smokey quartz and there are also some fine quality aquamarine stones used.

These are two of my favorite necklaces. I wear them with everything and they always look good. They are both made with leather lacing. The tan necklace is made with fresh water white pearls that are 12-14 mm. The black necklace is made with fresh water peacock pearls, a very unusual color, and they are also 12-14mm.

This necklace is also one of my favorites. It is made with a slice agate as the focal point, hand wire wrapped peruvian opals and an oxydized silver chain. I had the peruvian opals for a while and wasn't sure what to use them with. They are so special and I wanted a really good idea for what to do with them. I found this sliced agate and knew immediately that this was what to put with the opals. It turned out to be such a unique and interesting piece and I love it!

Come by the boutique any time to see all of my original jewelry designs! I am so happy to be able to share them with all of my customers and friends!

New York Trip

2011-06-17T12:19:00.000-05:00

I wrote this post a while back after a trip to New York. I forgot to post it then but I still wanted to share it with everyone, so here it is now. I hope you enjoy it!

Just back from the markets in New York City and my dogs are still barking…Oh but it was so great to have a chance for a change of scenery, although seeing most of it from the backseat of a yellow cab if not walking across town.

I love, love, love the energy this city brings with each days dawn. It truly never stops. It seems with each year attending the fashion markets we can ear mark our trip with something very significant happening in the world. You know like where were you when the space shuttle blew up or where you were when President Kennedy was shot…(now I am really showing my age)..just ignore that one.

So here’s how I can mark my trips to NYC markets. Last May we walked through Times Square and noticed a bit of a hustle and bustle going on in one corner. Not thinking much of it we walked by and continued on to our hotel. Turning the news on before bed and there was Times Square and the talk of a bomb threat! Shocked we were to say the least. This year’s trip marks yet another landmark event we won’t forget. We arrived on Sunday anxiously waiting to beat the paths onward and forward to the markets and showrooms I had scheduled to visit. Upon going to sleep after a great evening out we again turned on the news. Low and behold they were talking about the capture of one of the greatest terrorist of all times. We just couldn’t believe what we were hearing. What again? Not again! Here we are in NYC and we are up against a week of having them check you’re ID every time we want to go in the elevator to our room. Better safe than sorry I guess!

All my efforts of scheduling and seeking out bead showrooms to walking the floors of the Javit Center, searching for amazing finished jewelry to bring back to make Cela Creations a Unique Boutique. Sure did pay off!

What finds I found! Loads of new semi-precious strands, clover shape Aventurine in pink and Chalcedony colors. Loose beads, clasps, findings, loose beads and a ton of amazing finished jewelry, new handbags and so much more! Come in soon to see all our findings from the Big Apple.

Celebrity Jewelry

2011-06-16T13:18:00.000-05:00

Accessorize yourself like the celebs! We carry some jewelry recently spotted on some A list celebs in their advertisements and TV shows! Don't miss out on these unique pieces!

The lovely Drew Barrymore wears these tear-drop earrings in her latest ad for Cover Girl. As stunning as they look on her they are even more beautiful in person. We carry them here at Cela Creations in a variety of colors. They are priced at $38.00! Come get them before they are all gone!

In an episode of Desperate Housewives on ABC super chic Gabrielle Solis (played by Eva Longoria) wears these earrings! Those of you who watch the show know how super stylish all of the housewives are. Now you can get Gabrielle's earrings here at Cela Creations!

Come to the boutique for all of the latest fashions and trends. Whether it be something you saw in a TV show or on your favorite celeb or something all your own!

Angela's Favorite Picks

2011-06-14T14:42:00.000-05:00

All of the pieces I bring into the store are handpicked by me. I love each and every piece that I bring in, and I would wear them all myself, otherwise I wouldn't sell them in my store. Every once in a while I bring in something that I really love, pieces that are really special to me and I am especially excited about bringing to my customers. I am starting a new weekly post where I tell my followers about these special pieces and the story behind them. This week I am writing about these black diamond pendants that I recently brought into the store.

The story behind these unique pieces is really a great one! I got a necklace with one of these pendants on it for Christmas from my husband and since then customers have been asking about it and wanting me to carry the necklace in the store, so I have finally gotten them!

This all started when I was in Italy with my family about a year ago. We were out to eat at a restaurant one night and I started talking with another American lady who was from New York. Being a jewelry maker myself I always notice when someone has a very unique piece on. I immediately noticed her necklace with the crescent moon piece on it. It partially caught my eye because I recognized the piece from a very popular movie, you might have seen it too.

That's right, she was wearing the crescent moon necklace that fashion goddess Carrie Bradshaw herself wears in Sex and the City 2! I knew I had to have a piece like this. What a great, unique piece of jewelry.

When my husband gave the necklace to me for Christmas I was really excited. I didn't know that it would generate as much buzz with my customers as it did. After seeing the reaction I knew I had to get something like it during my visit to New York. I got these pendants on my trip and I am so excited about bringing them to the store.

I got a variety of different pendants all in the same style as the necklace, two different size crescents, a disc and the evil eye. All of these pendants are genuine black diamond. The setting is pavé and the diamonds are set in oxydized white gold.

Come in and see these wonderful pendants! They are my favorite pick of the week this week!

*Necklace on Sarah Jessica Parker by designer Jennifer Miller

Summer Colors

2011-06-12T12:06:00.000-05:00

This year's spring/summer lines are full of bright colors and fun shapes. I brought some fun, colorful jewelry, scarves, headbands and handbags to the store this season to keep our customers current with the trends. Bright is trendy right now and so I selected some of the best pieces I could find in bright and brilliant shades to bring to you!

Here is a selection of some of my favorite bright pieces we have in the store right now. I especially love the rings in the bright orange and blue flower. The yellow earrings with the purple stone in the middle are another favorite of mine. They are very elegant and beautiful in person.

Stop by Cela Creations for more bright colorful fashions! I hope to see you soon!

Girl's Night Out Shop & Dine in La Grange

2011-06-10T11:29:00.000-05:00

We had a fabulous night here last night! Our Girl's Night Out event offered specials and deals at several restaurants and shops on La Grange Rd. Lots of ladies came out for a night on the town and enjoyed some wine and treats along with exclusive deals here at Cela Creations!

We set the store up with some bright and fun decorations to get ready for the event. Despite the cold weather yesterday we are more than ready for the summer here at the store so we tried to keep the colors bright and fun to reflect the season and our moods! We set up a table with treats and wine so everyone could enjoy themselves and socialize a bit.

It got pretty crowded over here at some times during the night, but we were so excited to see everyone out to kick off the summer. Downtown La Grange is such a fun place to hang around in the summer, one of the reasons why I love this location so much, and last night was a little taste of the usual summer happenings on La Grange road.

Estelle and I spent a good portion of the evening helping customers find the perfect jewelry and accessories for their needs. It's always fun for us when we can help a friend find what they want and offer them something unique and trendy to take home!

Here are some pictures of loyal friends and customers who came out to support us last night. It seemed like everyone had a great time; we hope you all had as much fun as we did!

Summer at the store

2011-06-03T16:16:00.000-05:00

Cela's creations is getting ready for summer! The weather is beautiful and our door is open to let the sunshine in along with our smiling customers.

We are getting excited for all of our special summer deals and exciting times. There are plenty of classes coming up for those who love to bead. For all of our beginners "Beading 101" classes are offered the second week of June and there's a "Wire Wrap" class coming up the third week of June. Sign up fast to secure your spot!

Don't miss Girl's Night Out on Thursday June 9th! Come to La Grange Rd. to visit all of your favorite stores and restaurants for shopping and dining specials from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy your summer and come visit us at Cela Creations!

Just in from from a Great Show

2009-09-24T19:49:00.000-05:00

Hi All, Sorry It's been so long,

I can tell you I am feeling blue today. Blue enough to write and tell you about it... Although I had a "good show" today for most these days...I feel even the so called "haves" are sacrificing quality for quantity!!! That saddens me.

I have always been one to feel that quality speaks far more than quantity. My own mother who grew up in the depression error would tell me time and time again..." I had one beautiful dress that I would wash every other evening and wear it to work every third day...I loved and appreciated it so much! It felt like a dream the fabric was so nice! " (She paid 35.00 for that dress at the time) People still tell me they remember my mother as one of the most elegant ladies they ever met. They don't remember how many dresses she wore or how many pieces of jewelry she had. They remember her presense..so to speak...How she carried herself, and how elegant she always presented herself. I feel we have definetely gone away from this in every aspect of our lives. Especially in the USA. Since then I vowed to never sacrifice quality.. I would rather do with less than more "stuff" that didn't show quality..After all what you wear represents who you are...don't you think?

Creating one of kind pieces of wearable art

2007-12-17T20:17:00.000-06:00

Well this will be my first crack at blogging. I have heard so much about this and I am willing to give it a shot. I have been a jewelry designer for the past 6 years and love every minute of it. I find myself not able to get creating ideas out of my mind. All day long I look at pieces of the world in ways to make a necklace out of my visual thoughts...Sound bizaar I know but I cannot help it. I don't have the same feelings about bracelets or earrings. Just necklaces. Although I force myself to design bracelets and earrings too. This is my business after all. Maybe this comes from my Interior Design backround. I don't know? I had been in that business for several years before doing a burnout.

After returning from a long awaited "fun" 4 days in Beverly Hills, I had the oppurtunity to view a lot of different jewelry trends. I found the best is still fashion plus quality. I do not like to sacrifice quality but feel most will in order to have more.