This business appears to be closed. BUMMER!!

I am so addicted to Etsy. So many absolutely beautiful pieces. So many talented artists! ALL in one place!! One of those great shops is Koco & Viking. I love everything about this shop! From the name to the awesome pieces. Everything from necklaces and earrings to hair clips. Empowering wall hangings and notebooks.

Back in May of 2014, I reviewed an absolutely adorable French Macaron Necklace from Koco & Viking. This little necklace was so sweet, so absolutely adorable, I swear it looks like you could eat it! Between the macaroon and the unique silver chain, I was in love.

I have two beautiful items to share with you today. First up, a wall hanging that says “DO MORE of what makes you HAPPY.” I am a huge fan of empowering and uplifting quotes. I love this little hanging!! This is an original design inside a hoop. The kind of hoop you use to embroider or cross-stitch. The hoop face is painted in a cheery, bright yellow. It’s easy to hang on the wall as is or add a piece of ribbon and hang from that. The hoop is fully lined. Truly a PERFECT gift! More to love about Koco & Viking is the fact they will custom make a hoop for YOU! From a different color hoop to a different size and even a different saying. Just ask!!

Next up, a beautiful silver-plated pendant. Inside are the words BeYOUtiful. So cute!! The 18″ silver-plated chain is beautiful on its own! With ocean-inspired colored beads to the side. Together, this necklace makes a statement!! Once again, this would be the perfect gift for anyone!! Again, Koco & Viking will help you get the necklace that’s perfect for you. Just ask! From the quote you want to the beads that match.

I truly love this Mother Daughter design team. First, they look more like sisters than Mother/Daughter! Mom Lou is a seamstress, and daughter Jasmine an artisan and entrepreneur. Together they make an awesome, CREATIVE, team.

Koco & Viking was born in 2007. A little research and I found that the name is a tribute their beloved dogs, a loyal Jack Russell Terrier and a sweet Beagle! Both were loyal, spirited and had a love that was unconditional. Lou and Jasmine hope to impart that spirit in all that they create and do. They DO, trust me.

Koco & Viking is located in Los Angeles, California.

This is a duo that creative Mother/Daughter teams should aspire to. Awesome workmanship. Beautiful pieces and Inspirational all the way AROUND!!!

Two thumbs enthusiastically up! WAY, WAY, WAY UP for Koco & Viking.

If you have little girls, YOU NEED to check out Koco & Viking Mini Etsy. SO STINKIN’ CUTE!!!!!!

Disclosure: I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. I have not been influenced in any way. I am disclosing this in accordance with Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials In Advertising. Peanut Butter and Whine

Refreshing My Old Blog Posts: The Good, The Bad, and The 404s

Updating an old blog post is a lot like an archaeological dig. You expect a quick “dusting” and end up unearthing a series of questionable life choices from 2014.

I recently opened a “quick update” only to find:

Missing Images: Key tutorial steps now require “imagination.”
Dead Links: Half my brand partners have rebranded as “AI Crypto Collectives.”
Antique Fonts: Styles that haven’t been cool since the dial-up era.

Why I’m Optimizing This Blog

It’s not glamorous, but fixing broken links and whispering “Pick me!” to Google makes the site faster and easier for you to find. I’m not spiraling; I’m just cleaning up the blog ghosts.