Friday, January 2, 2009

Friday Feature No. 35 -- Featuring Juicy Christians

The holidays are over, and I'm quite behind. I'm struggling, trying to catch up with things and getting back to business. Anyone feeling the same way?

I'd like to welcome the newest member of The Downtown Boutique...Michele of Sweet Irie Originals. Michele has gladly agreed to become a co-author, along with Sydnei of Simply Sentimental. I'm so grateful for these gals! If you want to co-author, please email me.

Today, we are featuring a shop that I recently found on Etsy, and I LOVE: Juicy Christians. Nathifa, of Juicy Christians, sells gorgeous pendants, earrings, necklaces, and more. They are some of the most unique pieces of jewelry I have seen. I think when I can, I am going to do some shopping for ME!


Let's get to knowNathifa a little better:

TDB: If you could only use one word to describe yourself, what would that word be?
Nathifa: The pressure to choose one! well...I would say..faithfull(with two Ls..becuase I have a lot of faith in my dreams, people, etc...see, I still couldn't just say it in one word!

TDB: What is your dream job?
Nathifa: My dream job is to sell my creations and make a fantastic living doing it!


TDB: What websites or blogs do you regularly frequent?
Nathifa: I LOVE visiting blogs! I have a few favorites! Those include sadie olive, pam garrison, anahata katin, insideablackapple, and theartnest. I will definitely be visiting The Downtown Boutique now that I've found it! Now, if I could just keep mine updated...
TDB: If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?
Nathifa: Does swimming count? I really want to learn how to swim...BUT, if that doesn't work, I would give my big left toe to learn how to play the violin!


TDB: What is something that people would be surprised to find out about you?
Nathifa: I have a serious fear of worms. :o/

TDB: What is your "vice"? (Chocolate? Coffee? Something else?)
Nathifa: I'm allergic to chocolate so I have to go with Golden Oreos or white chocolate macadamia cookies from Subway...


TDB: Who was your favorite childhood book character, and why?
Nathifa: There was this book I read when I was younger called Nobody (not quite sure about the title) and it had a red cover and the illustrations were stick people. It was about nobody. You know, when you're younger and your parents ask you who broke the lamp and you said nobody, well it was about nobody. I really loved that character! I can't find the book to this day though so if you know what Im talking about please let me know.

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Juicy Christians is giving away a $15 Shopping Spree to their shop.

To Enter: Visit Juicy Christians, and then come back here and let us know which item from Nathifa's shop is your favorite. Please make sure to leave a valid email address if you don't have one attached to your blog account.

Get a second entry: Tweet about this giveaway. Please use @ChattyMamaBear or @rioosodesigns when you tweet about it. Please leave a separate comment about the Tweet.

Get a third entry: Blog about this giveaway. Please leave a separate comment, with a link to your blog post.

Get a fourth entry: Follow The Downtown Boutique by clicking on "Follow This Blog" at the top right. This is only good for those who have Blogger.com blogs. Sorry. Please leave a separate comment to let me know you are now following us.

This giveaway is open worldwide. Deadline to enter is Thursday January 8th at Midnight PST.

Have a great weekend!
Angie

196 comments:

Digital Misfit said...

Everything is so beautiful, but the steel gray tree earrings are my favorite http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18415810

I love tree imagery - so strong and wise and beautiful.

Happy New Year

heidig@gmail.com

KR said...

That's a tuff choice to make. I love all the "love Won" pendants & the Grace pendant and the seashell ones too.....:)

KR said...

following on Blogger

Sheila Hickmon said...

Wow, everything was beautiful! I really like the Faith and Love Study No.002!!

Sheila Hickmon said...

Im following!

Sheila Hickmon said...

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/1093629683

Anonymous said...

I like the Posh Tag Collection-004-Funky Garden Pendant.

Joy said...

My first comment and visit to your site.

My fave is the...

Faith and Love Study No. 001 pendant.

Thanks

Joy said...

oh and here is my blog post

http://joyjaxjenna.blogspot.com/2009/01/downtown-boutique.html

Sonya Cocherell said...

I absolutely love it all. It's all so pretty. My favorite, so far, is the Rosewood Be Still Necklace. Thanks for leading me to this website.

Sonya Cocherell said...

I'm following you. Thanks!

Emily N. said...

I like the Sparrow Pendant No. 4.

vwestermeyer said...

i love the posh tag ones

Anonymous said...

i love the red heart pendant.

texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Sommer said...

i love the tree earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17566443

Misty said...

i love the spicy pink crown pendant. omg... im lovin it!
hope to win!
mommy2skie@yahoo.com

Misty said...

blogged it.
http://thismommyhasanopinion.blogspot.com/2009/01/juicy-christians.html

mommy2skie@yahoo.com

Misty said...

following you.
mommy2skie@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

i love the lavender crown pendant.
amazing.
zerskat@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

The Be Still Carbon Necklace is beautiful.
count me in.
thanks
mommypeets@aol.com

Anonymous said...

ok, pick one... i love the tree earrings.
pinkadoodle09@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

the sparrow pendant is my absolut favorite. gorgeous! you really have a wonderful shop.
mrvanepps@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

pink crown pendant is my favorite. but i really do love everything in your shop.
froggyleaper2@yahoo.com

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

My favorite is the Rosewood Love Necklace.

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

great shop
Faith and Love Study No.002
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com

Cherie J said...

My favorite item is Faith and Love Study No. 001. Thanks for the contest!

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cherie J said...

I am following your blog.

Inked Papers said...

I love the bouquet burst and tree earrings! Both are stunning!

mlruyle@yahoo.com
Michelle

Shelley K. said...

My favorite is Rosewood Be Still Necklace.

Thanks for a great giveaway.

tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

Shelley K. said...

I am a subscriber :)

tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

Kaydence said...

I like the Sparrow Pendant No. 4

adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

Kaydence said...

I am following you & am a subscriber

adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

Jessica Price/Bella Valentina Photography said...

I love the Faith and Love Study No 002!!

Jessica Price/Bella Valentina Photography said...

I also follow!

mverno said...

the faith an love study

Anonymous said...

I like the Faith and Love Study No. 002 pendant.

lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com

Heather said...

I love the pink crown pendant the most

clenna said...

I love the seashell ones the best.

Princess Golden Hair said...

Faith and Love Study No. 001 pendant is my absolute favorite

teechbiz at gmail dot com

mrs.mommyy said...

red heart pendant

Simply Stacie said...

Posh Tag Collection No.102-Pink Love is my favourite.

Simply Stacie said...

I tweeted (mysticconn)

samf36 said...

Sparrow Pendant No. 4 is my favorite.

Jayme said...

i like the Tulipa Earrings the best. thanks!

jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com

Janna said...

Luxe Cross Pendant no. 31 - that is so cool! Everything is great and the prices are very reasonable. I'll be shopping here in the future!

Janna
ryanx6 at msn dot com

sushi_noem said...

I LOVE the bee pendants, among other things. What cool jewelry. I will keep them in mind when my birthday comes round:)

sushi_noem said...

following...

Anonymous said...

I love the jewellry on this site! I like Faith And Love Study No.1001 in Blue or Brown-so pretty!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Anonymous said...

I love it all! The Love Won Collage Pendant No. 8 is my favorite.

Anonymous said...

i love sparrow pendant 4!

fertawert AT yahoo DOT com

Unknown said...

I really adore the "love wins" necklace

Anonymous said...

The Red Heart Pendant is my absolute fave -- beautiful!


greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com

Jenna said...

I really like the Posh Tag Collection--No. 003. I think it is very pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!

windycindy said...

Happy New Year! What a wonderful site! I love her work. The Rosewood
Be Still Necklace is my favorite. My favorite Bible verse is Be Still And
Know That I Am God! The Sarah Earrings are lovely. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

HilLesha O'Nan said...

I love the Faith and Love Study No. 001.

lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

Carrie said...

I love the red heart pendant.

valerie2350 said...

I like the posh tag #005

valerie2350 said...

blog follower

valerie2350 said...

twittered
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1094780563

valerie2350 said...

blogged here:
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/2009/01/downtownboutique-gift-certificate.html

Ascending Butterfly said...

Posh Tag Collection-004-Funky Garden is my favorite. I love the name, juicy christians, sending my auntie to this site, she'll just love it!

judybrittle said...

I really like the Strawberry Bee Pendant No. 1. That is very beautiful. Thank you so much!

Jennifer Wilson said...

I like the Red Heart Pendant

Belinda Y said...

I love Posh Tag Collection No. 108 necklace, it's colourful and stylish. Thanks.

grannyvon said...

I love the Love Won Pentant. Everything is so beautiful. I have never seen Christian Jewerly like this. You have a great God given talent for this. ybutler@oppcatv.com

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Love Won Collage Pendant No. 12.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Donna said...

I love the Love Won Collage Pendant No.1.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Donna said...

I tweeted.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Donna said...

I am following.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

The Luxe Cross Square No. 5 is so pretty. I loved to have it.

toughturtles said...

Irisia Earrings

Unknown said...

I love the Posh Tag Collection No.02 and the Pebble Crush- Fushia Garden. Thanks for entering me!

Elena said...

I really like the Be Still necklace! Thanks for the contest!

Kim said...

I love the Tree earrings~

Kim said...

I follow!

Andrea Hatfield said...

I like the Faith and Love Study No. 001 necklace.

Andrea Hatfield said...

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/1095374245

Mama Snow said...

Love Wins and Daughter of a King are my favorites. I love all of these though!

snowbabe81@hotmail.com

Celeste said...

Oh my goodness! What beautiful items this shop offers!!
My favorite is the Rosewood Be Still necklace - that is one of my most favorite Bible verses.

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Celeste said...

I follow the blog!

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Anonymous said...

I really love the 'Love Won Collage Pendant No. 5'

what a great shop this is.

springshoot5@aol.com

Anonymous said...

The Daughter of the King necklace is my favorite.

gjw823@aol.com

Anonymous said...

this is what i'm looking for!

Tree Earrings-Steel Grey

gorgeous!!!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

Ludmilochka said...

I like the Pink and Yellow Crown Pendant!

Anonymous said...

I pick the Sea Shell Pendant No.1!

maysoed[at]mail.ru

Anonymous said...

love the Pink and Green Crown Pendant !
iaspirant[at]yandex[dot]ru

Anonymous said...

My favorite the Spicy Pink Crown Pendant. Enter me!
kuda1976[at]mail[dot]ru

Andi said...

My fave is the Natural Bee Pendant.

Rose said...

Amazing stuff! My favorite is the Faith and Life Study No. 001. Beautiful!

Jackie said...

My favorite item is the Bouquet Burst Earrings. Love the colors...very pretty!

Tom and Ashley said...

oh everything is so beautiful!! My favorite would have to be the Rosewood grace necklace. so pretty!

Tom and Ashley said...

I also joined to follow your blog. thanks again!!

Melissa said...

They have such beautiful necklaces! My favorite is Faith and Love Study No.002.

Anonymous said...

I like the Red Heart Pendant
driven873@hotmail.com

janetfaye said...

I like Posh Tag Collection No. 108.

Thank You!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Denise S. said...

I like the Rosewood Be Still necklace.

summerseverydaymoments said...

Pebble Crush--Fushia Garden necklace I love it!!! summrob1@aol.com

Roxanne said...

I like the faith and love study necklace!

Anonymous said...

The Custom Made Posh Tag is so, so pretty..I love it!

NewYorkMemos said...

This absolutely is my favorite!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19177013

~Nyny
NewYorkTran@gmail.com

NewYorkMemos said...

Aww I want to follow this blog but I don't see the usual button that says "follow this blog" and I have a blogspot O_O I only see the "followers"

~Nyny
NewYorkTran@gmail.com

Erin Tales said...

Luxe Cross Pendant No. 29

speak2erin(at)gmail(dot)com

Erin Tales said...

Just letting you know, you got some buzz:

http://www.ohanamamablog.com/2009/01/ohana-mamas-monday-mom-buzz-around.html

Tonya said...

I love the Posh Collection No.1 It is the tag(blue in color)with the cross pendant.It is beautiful.

Rajee said...

I love Sarah Earrings. It's so beautiful

Jingle said...

I really like the "Be Still" Carbon necklace. Particularly because that verse popped into my head this morning as something that I need to remember.
jinglesells at gmail dot com

Jingle said...

I tweeted about this giveaway! (JustJingle)

Carolyn G said...

I love the tree earrings.

Anonymous said...

I like the tree earrings and the preppy pebble crush necklace!
britt.farris@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

your creations are absolutely beautiful!!!!

i LOVE the "love wins" pendant!!! and the "Red Heart Pendant" so beautiful!

flamegoddess65@aol.com

AllieOop said...

I love the Irisia earrings; thanks for the giveaway.

Tamara B. said...

So unique and beautiful jewelry. I know my daughter would love the crown pieces especially the Spicy Pink Crown Pendant.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara B. said...

I follow through Google Reader.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Smooshy said...

i like the sparrow pendant 4!

Anonymous said...

Love the tulip earings..thanks

Anonymous said...

I love the Pink Swirl Crown Pendant!! my email is mom2nickolas@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I realllly love the rosewood love necklace...gorgeous!!
-shannon dempsey
shannond20@yahoo.com

paryjeja said...

Beautiful items - my favorite is Faith and Love Study No. 001.

NewYorkMemos said...

Yay! I see the follow button now =) I will follow!

~Nyny
NewYorkTran@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

i love the Tree Earrings-Steel Grey

katch05(at)gmail(dot)com

Minxy Mimi said...

I like the French Vanilla Bee Pendant
mimibunny31@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

the post tag #108 is so cute.
camagee07@hotmail.com

JJ said...

I am so glad to see her giveaway. I have her as one of my favorites at Esty.com. My favorite is Faith and Love Study No.002 necklace. Thanks.

JJ said...

Follow this blog. :)

SeahorseLady said...

Very nice looking and unique jewelry. I really like the pretty Rosewood Faith Necklace.
Thanks for the nice giveaway.

Christina G. said...

My favorite is the Love Won Collage Pendant No. 4. Thanks for the giveaway!

Christina G. said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/cmgnbox01/status/1099814782

Christina G. said...

I blogged: http://wutgives.blogspot.com/2009/01/downtown-boutique-juicy-christians.html

Happi Shopr said...

The Rosewood Faith Necklace is my favorite. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

LINDALSHOT said...

I like the BE STILL necklace

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the spicy pink crown necklace. So cute!

jessicacook17(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I love the strawberry bee pendant!! shadowsangell(at)hotmail(dot)com

Halifax @ Sparkled Beauty said...

The Posh Tag Collection No. 108 is my favorite.

juan_hurrican (at) yahoo (dot) com

The Behlmers said...

I can't decide my favorites between the Rosewood Grace Necklace and the Sparrow Pendant No. 4.
Great stuff!!
dcbehlmer(at)hotmail(dot)com

Elissa said...

I really like the Faith and Love Study No. 001. That looks like something I would wear every day!
elissa at huebert dot org

Elissa said...

I'm a follower!
elissa at huebert dot org

Anonymous said...

It was REALLY hard to choose a favorite from this site, but ultimately, I think mine is
Faith and Love Study No. 001.

I loved this site so much I bookmarked it for future shopping.
Thank you!

froggypartyof2@aol.com

Kaycee said...

As soon as I saw the Be Still necklace, I knew I had to find it on their site and it proved to be my fav! I love all the Spoken Word necklaces.


kayceewilliams@gmail.com

Samantha P said...

i love the Tree Earrings, sooo cute!

Samantha P said...

following you on blogger!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Luxe Cross Pendant No. 21.

Anonymous said...

I like the Faith and Love Study No.002! Thanks for the chance to win.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

I loved the tree and cross pendants, but the Be Still necklace just really is a message I need to hear right now. Great jewelry, and love the interview!

Colette S said...

I love the Love Won Collage Pendant No. 3

Colette S said...

I twittered: http://twitter.com/calliesan/status/1102422165

Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

Following on blogger!

John Deal said...

I like the red heart pendant. AztecFeller@aol.com

chazvgo said...

I like the Red Heart Pendant, Thanks :)

Nuts To You! said...

I love the Faith and Love Study. So pretty!

shawnamariehenry@yahoo.com

Sherrylinn said...

I love the Love Won Collage Pendant No. 6.
Very pretty items, thanks for the link to a great shop and a chance to win!

slcremer at gmail dot com

Sherrylinn said...

My tweet

http://twitter.com/Sherrylinn/status/1102785750

Sherrylinn said...

I'm a follower:

Sherrylinn

Sherry R said...

My favorite is the Faith and Love Study No. 001!

jnkrim (at) qwestoffice (dot) net

Anonymous said...

Posh Tag Collection No. 109

theyyyguy@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Hard choice. I like so many. The Indonesian Summer Pendant No. 33 caught my eye. Thanks for this contest.

Trisha D said...

be still carbon necklace for my son!

Sandy S said...

I love the Pebble Crush--Fushia Garden pendant. Thanks!

Sandy S said...

I am a follower!
skstigger (at) hotmail.com

fancyfeet48 said...

I would love to win this thank you for the chance to win

Fae said...

the Pinwheel and Swirls Pendant is very pretty!

Helen S said...

I like the Sparrow Pendant. Thanks for the chance to win!

Helen S said...

I'm following. Thanks!
helencutie06@aol.com

yellowlabs said...

I love the Tree Earrings. What beautiful, inspirational designs!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous items! I think my favorite is the Rosewood Amore necklace. Thank you for this chance to win!

kkondek at gmail.com

ladycat713 said...

I like the roisewood Love Necklace.

ladycat713@yahoo.com

Pea said...

The Indonesian Summer Pendant No. 33 is an outstanding piece. Versatile enough to wear with a pair of jeans and a tee, yet delicate enough to wear with a great evening outfit.

yantzie at alaska dot com

Anonymous said...

I love the floral dog tag, Great website. happy new year.
2716 15th st
vero beach, fl 32960

Diana D said...

I really loved the natural bee pendant. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

angie said...

I love the Posh Tag Collection. It's hard to choose a fave, but I will say No.006--French Country.

DOODLEGIRL said...

Posh Tag Collection-No. 004

ABCD Diaries said...

i like the rosewood be still necklace...there is some really pretty stuff here! thanks!

Anonymous said...

I really LOVE the "Mixed Media-Unfading Beauty-Blank Notebook", that is true art. Besides I need a good journal/notebook, although I'd be afraid to ruin its beauty by having my horrible handwriting inside it. (waterprincess812@aol.com)

cdrury said...

cdrury@gmail.com
Faith and Love Study No. 001 pendant

Anonymous said...

The Blue Crown Pendant is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

Leslie said...

I love the Indonesian Summer Pendant No. 65

klp1965 said...

i love the Love Won Collage Pendant No 14

Anonymous said...

i adore the Be Still Carbon Necklace!

heatheranne99@hotmail.com

Noggy said...

Luxe Cross Pendant No. 34 is one of my favorites.

Noggy said...

I follow you on Blogger.

Kobi said...

Faith and Love Study No. 001 is wonderful! It's my favorite!

Luck Happens said...

I like Luxe Cross Pendant No. 20 in its blacks, grays, and whites. Very interesting items, indeed!

Thanks for the giveaway!

kellifrobinson2 AT gmail DOT com

Luck Happens said...

I promoted your giveaway on Luck Happens: http://www.luck-happens.com/january-8.html.

Luck Happens said...

I'm your 122nd follower!

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I love the Faith and Love Study No.002 pendant!
It's a beautiful red heart with a gothic cross!
They have some wonderful jewlery!
Thanks for the link!
zestywonderland@gmail.com

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I am a follower too!
zestywonderland@gmail.com

Karen said...

Love the steel grey tree earrings.

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Bakersdozen said...

I like the Luxe Cross Pendant No. 32. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Charlene Kuser said...

I love the Faith and Love Study No. 001 necklace.It says it all.
This is a very nice shop and has a good selection.Please enter me
and thanks for the giveaway

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

I follow you


CharlieGurl57@aol.com

mrstrooper said...

Posh Tag Collection--No.005...they all are so nice!

Anonymous said...

Pinwheel and Swirls Pendant No. 55

monica_crss@yahoo.com

Helen said...

I love Tree Earrings.

masonsgranny59 said...

I heart the Faith and Love Study No. 001:)

Sarah said...

My favorite is Faith and Love Study No. 001 (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19236334). What a lovely little pendant.

Sarah said...

I'm a follower.

lilyk said...

I love the Posh Tag Collection No. 003!