“Metalwork and jewelry artist is at Belleville shop”

Metalwork and jewelry artist is at Belleville shop

Posted: 25 Sep 2010 12:03 AM PDT

Peace by Piece Co. at 132 W. Main Street in downtown Belleville is one of those shops that can always be counted on for unique fashion and accessories made in the United States. Local jewelrymaker Heather Holland-Daly has begun offering her metalwork and bead jewelry at the shop. With prices starting at $25, you'll find copper and pewter pieces mixed with beads to form charms that can be stamped and customized -- or buy what's on display. Heather is around on Fridays at the store, so stop in and see her, or check out her work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 4 p.m. on Saturday. ...

... Amy Forby's Biker Bling business offers some cool accessories for ladies who like to ride motorcycles. Check out the Fairview Height teacher's crystal- and rhinestone-enhanced bandanas ($14.99), headbands ($7.49)and Harley Davidson guitar-pick jewelry ($7) at www.coolbikerbling.com. ...

... Through Sunday, spend $30 at Archiver's in Fairview Heights and get a free Tim Holtz-inspired vintage-looking bag. Exclusive to Archiver's, it's big enough to hold all kinds of scrapbooking goodies. Make sure and check archiversonline.com for a list of ongoing workshops.

... Sometimes Halloween jewerly for women is very juvenile-looking, so if you want some cool spider earrings or pendants, head to Claire's at St. Clair Square. At $5 to $6, the dangling daddy long-legs earrings or the small spiders with faux garnets for bodies that sit on your earlobs are lots of fun. ...

... Barnes & Noble in Fairview Heights has set up a table full of quirky, fun and scary books for Halloween for adults. In particular, page through trade paperbacks and hardbacks on spooky happenings in Illinois, such as "Illinois Road Guide to Haunted Locations" and "Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories." Books are $10.95 and up. Check out "Zombie Haiku" by Ryan Mecum ($9.99) while you're there, too. Here's one of the haiku's (remember, it has to have three lines with five, then seven, then five syllables):

Do not go gentle

in that zombie plaqued night.

And take the shotgun. ...

... I have a griddle that is always used when I make grilled cheese sandwiches, pancakes and waffles. What usually happens is that I make them in batches and keep them in the oven to stay warm until I'm ready to serve. JC Penney has a nonstick electric griddle on sale for $29.99 (regularly $59.99) that has a warming drawer that slides out from underneath it. What a great idea! ...

... It's Geoffrey's big birthday sale at Toys R Us in Fairview Heights. But two Barbie dolls and get the third free. Same applies for Zhu Zhu hamsters and accessories, as well as a variety of other toys, games and videos. Special is only good through today. Stop in today from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate the giraffe's big day with activities and giveaways. ..

... When a small bay window in our bathroom left us scratching our heads as to how to ensure privacy but let light filter in, we turned to Artscape window film. It's nonadhesive and requires just a bit of patience and attention to install. The 24-by-36-inch translucent sheets (starting at $21.98) can be trimmed and come in a variety of designs, from a stained-glass look or etched glass to Disney characters. You'll find them at Home Depot stores. Selection may vary. Also, watch the how-to-install video at www.artscape-inc.com. ...

... If you're doing home improvements this fall and insulation is on the list, check out the special offer at Lowe's stores. If you buy in-stock Johns Manville fiber glass insulation that costs $399 and up, you can be eligible for a $100 to $200 Lowe's gift card. Offer is good through Oct. 25.

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