Cute as a Button....Button Earrings

As they say, accessories are a girl’s best friend and we are carrying a line of vintage earrings, headbands, wallets and coffee/tea cup cozies created by local artist Chanel Alessi of Beachwalk Designs.  Each item is truly a unique treasure!

When I first met Chanel, she designed and hand crafted beach glass jewelry. Over the years her work has matured and her designs have become more intricate. Each piece intrinsically evokes emotion and beauty. Still creating beautiful jewelry pieces, Chanel decided to take another road…one that is exciting, whimsical and fun!  Chanel now creates and hand sews vintage accessories that tap into your 1940-1950’s era soul!

I personally love the button earrings; I simply cannot choose which ones I want! Hand made from vintage fabrics dating from the 1930’s to the 60’s, the only-one-of-its-kind earrings are simple, wear-with-anything accessories. Small, medium and large styles are available and all have surgical steel posts with plastic back closures. With a wide assortment of colors and designs, you’ll want several pair to complement your wardrobe.

Perfect for those hot summer days or a trip to the beach are Chanel’s distinctive and whimsical headbands. All are hand sewn, adjustable and are an original design. The Rosie the Riveter style ties on top and measures 3” x 3ft. The Suzy Homemaker style uses Velcro in the back and measures 3” x 2 1/2ft.  Perfect for outdoor/indoor work, shower, spa, or a lazy day!

Chanel’s wallets are extremely popular items that will add a touch of feminine beauty to any purse or tote. Each is a hand sewn original design making each a pretty holder for money, coupons, checkbook, iPhone, iPod, or anything! Many are made from vintage fabrics and each comes with Velcro closure, measuring 7 ½” x4” when closed.

To keep yours hands dry during these steamy summer days and nights are Coffee/Tea Cup Cozies. Stop wasting café cardboard sleeves and use a hand sewn reusable sleeve for your to-go cups or personal mugs at home. Each is made with vintage fabric and is reversible.

How to pull together that vintage look? Throw on a pair of jeans and a white blouse; add Chanel’s earrings and headband, grab your vintage style wallet and coffee/tea cozy and you’ll be ready to jump into that shinny red convertible and head out on historic Route 66. So tres chic…

Chanel and I are creating a new display area for Beachwalk Designs at TimePieces, and it is so exciting.  Stop in for a visit and check out these beautiful designs. Chanel is also at the Fredonia Farmers Market each Saturday. Visit TimePieces website at www.timepiecesgifts.com or on facebook, www.facebook.com/TimePiecesGifts.  Call at 716.672.4818.....Enjoy your week!

Gifts for Graduates 2013.1

What an exciting time of year it is for our young people! College and high school graduates alike are looking to the future as they pass over into the next stage of their lives. With feelings of pride and accomplishment, they eagerly anticipate the start of their first job or look forward to continuing their education.

An elegant and personalized gift from TimePieces will give your graduate something special to mark the occasion of this memorable time. We carry the Heartstrings Jewelry line of customizable jewelry and their new “Spring Catalog 2013” has many gift ideas for the graduate in your life.

Any young woman will enjoy our Silver Plated Link Bracelet. This 7" - 8" link bracelet has a round charm and/or a semi precious charm. This round charm is monogrammed with the initials on the front, and we are able to personalize the graduation year on the charm’s back at no additional charge (normally a $5.00 charge). The bracelet, round charm and semi precious charm, the cost is $ 67.00, or just the bracelet and round charm, the cost is $ 59.00. There are several monogram font styles. This is the perfect classic piece of jewelry.

A gift that is an essential for college life, consider a Color Bath Wrap. A perfect selection for both women and men, and you are able to choose from over 25 designs and colors. These 100% cotton velour bath wraps are between $ 44.00 and $54.00 including personalization. The bath wrap can be personalized with a name, monogram or single initial. An awesome gift......

Honor your graduate with a special personalized gift from TimePieces. Await our next blog for more fabulous graduate gift ideas. When ordering or shopping, mention this blog and receive 25% off the above items. Stop by or call, 716.672.4818, for a free copy of the Heartstrings “Spring 2013” catalog. Also visit at www.timepiecesgifts.com or like us at www.facebook.com/TimePiecesGifts...Enjoy!

Barbara's Favorite Bird Feeders

Each year I eagerly await the arrival of spring. Not only does it mean gorgeous flowers and warm breezes but spring also brings with it the return of our feathered friends. My mother, my sister and I enjoy gazing out onto the bird feeder that is in our yards and watching the variety of birds flying in and out for nuts and seeds. The birds come in all sorts of wonderful colors and their songs fill the air. The addition of a bird feeder to our yard has given us the opportunity for a quiet moment of contemplation and relaxation every day.

We’ve embraced the joy of backyard birding at TimePieces with the addition of Birds Choice Bird Feeders. Our line of quality Birds Choice products are made in the USA and many are made from recycled materials which helps keep the environment clean for our bird friends. Two particular models I like are the Fly Thru Bird Feeder and the Nyjer Feeder.

The Fly Thru Bird Feeder is made of a platform and an attached roof with no sides. This allows you to receive birds from all sides and to fully see all the action taking place at the feeder. This feeder is made from 98% recycled materials and is guaranteed to last from season to season.

The Magnet Mesh Clever Clean Nyjer Feeder is a tube feeder that features a patented magnetic mesh screen which has been proven to attract up to double the number of birds to your feeder. It includes the Droll Yankees Onyx Clever Clean base which prevents the growth of mold toxins that are harmful to birds. The easy clean system will make tending your bird feeder a joy.

Start your own backyard bird sanctuary with a Birds Choice Bird Feeder from TimePieces. For each feeder purchased, you will receive a copy of either “New York State Birds” or “Bird Feeding Basics” as our free gift to you. Visit, call or go online at www.timepiecesgifts.com...Enjoy!

New at TimePieces - Personalized Cell Phone Cases!

Embrace the desire to complement your signature look and protect your cell phone with our personalized cell phone case. This personalized cell phone case is not only a necessity for you, but a perfect gift for anyone. We, at TimePieces, are carrying Heartstring’s Personalized cell phone cases.

With this collection, you are able to choose from over 100 distinctive designs. Each cell phone case is made from a hard, sturdy plastic. To order is as easy as counting 1, 2, 3, 4. Your order will arrive within 10 days. First, you will need to choose your favorite design and color. With each selection, the font, color and style are predesigned. Substitutions are not available. Secondly, you will choose the cell phone case size: iPhone4, iPhone4s or iPhone5. Thirdly, select the case frame color: white case or black case. And finally, but importantly, chose your personalization. So Simple, So Fun, So Uniquely You!

Be creative with your personalization, the choices are unlimited. You are able to personalize with your name, monogram, an inspiring word, or a creative quote. If you own a business, try personalizing the cell phone case with your business name and phone number – a functional, inexpensive advertisement.

Of three designs - Bold Dots Family, Stitches & Stripes Family, or Paisley Family- you are able to personalize with your favorite quote of 55 characters or less. I would choose the Paisley Family with the green & blue color. My quote is “Embrace and Enjoy Your Moments with Passion” (53 characters). Create your quote for your children and best friends.

Come and visit TimePieces for more designs choices. In a few weeks, this line will be listed on our website at www.TimePiecesGifts.com. We are having an introduction special until the end of March 2013, purchase your cell phone case with free personalization for only $20.00, regular price is $29.00. With Spring around the corner, renew your look with a new cell phone case from TimePieces.

Enjoy.......

Wedding Rhapsody.......

At the beginning of each season, I wait anxiously for the PANTONE fashion color selections.   The colors of fall 2012 evoke calmness with a touch of excitement.  This season, PANTONE mix gray with purple and created "Rhapsody".


As per KateAspen, the perfect fall wedding color is “Rhapsody” and is also my favorite. The color “Rhapsody” is a grayed-down purple with a lot of personality. This color encourages comfort and serenity. This purple shade is popping up in lots of weddings and can be seen being used in almost everything from flowers, to dresses, and even cakes. The color adds just the right amount of romance and elegance to a wedding.

For your wedding, shower or social affairs, we are ready to help you incorporate your favorite color into your theme wedding. Our favorites wedding favors and accessories lines are KateAspen Favors and WeddingStar. Visit, call or go online to www.timepiecesgifts.com. Enjoy.....

Save the Date Event!

Postcards by Vistaprint

This is our upcoming event at the end of September. Please, save the date on your calendar. I will be posting more information at a later time.  Thank you and enjoy......

Something New at TimePieces

It has been almost a year since my last post. In January of 2012, I decided that a fresh coat of paint is needed in the shop. From painting one room, we kept going and going. By March, the entire shop has been repaired, updated and repainted. This is a fresh beginning to a new season at TimePieces.

When you walk into the shop and from the foyer, you will be in the front room.  This room is a very warm, creamy yellow.  This is the second room which was painted.  I love this color so much. 

From the front room, you will walk into the  personalized room.  You are able to browse among our many lines of personalized gifts, home decor, frames, and stationery.  A dear friend, Colleen Mikula, came into the shop on a deary January Winter day and said that I needed an uplift. She showed me a picture with this beautiful, exciting color and I fell in love. This was the first room I painted and the first time I ever painted. Painting became my meditation. Loved every moment.

 After I finished painting the front room, there were still two more rooms to paint. I was thinking about a brown for the third room.  Off to Sherwin Williams to check out their colors. The woman at Sherwin Williams said that I was missing an element of Feng Shui which was the blue family.  Looking and looking, I found the color.  A very subtle, but cooling and warming at the same time-periwinkle.

At this point, I had one more room to paint and  the sun room to clean out.  I took a week breather to think about the last room. I really did not want to add another color.  An idea, I will carry one color to the foyer and another to the last room.  So the last room is the yellow from the front room with one wall crisp white. When you enter the shop, the foyer is the periwinkle from the third room. A perfect balance and harmony. 

I am almost finished.  I cleaned the Sun Room and now a local artisan is displaying her beautiful unique designs, very Country Chic.  Ginger Cardot hand-makes everything in the room.  Stop by TimePieces for all your gifts and personalized needs. Become a friend on www.facebook.com/TimePiecesGifts to keep up with our news.  Enjoy!