The Octi are Coming!

Who knew an octopus could be so charming?!

I love this collection by Pomegranate Seeds!

This collection reminds me of the stories my

grandfather used to tell about sneaking on

freight trains to go explore the U.S in true Kerouac style.

Those were simpler times. I only wish...

The Real Thing...

Buy Wilder honors Valentine's Day in a

less traditional fashion in this anatomical heart collection!

Make sure to check out her shop on Etsy.

She has some amazing photographs...'Smoke 2' is my favorite!

Call for Photos (chance to win monthly $25 Gift Certificate)

Want to be featured on Arete's blog

wearing your favorite Arete designs?!

Send me your photos & get your name in 'the hat'

for a chance to win a monthly $25 gift certificate.

mail to beth.aretedesigns(at)gmail.com

This promotion is good through June 2011.

(with the possibility of being extended)

One $25 gift certificate good in any of my shops,

will be given each month March-June.

Names not drawn will stay in

for the next month's drawing.

Drawings will be the last day of each month.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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How Do I Get There?

This collection by Stitching in Circles makes a subtle

& eclectic tribute to Valentine's Day!

The Rugged & Hard to Buy For

I love this masculine inspired collection by Emerald Moon Design!

Vintage Paris...

This Vintage Paris Treasury, curated by Soeasildistracted

makes me long to go back to The City of Lights!