I am so delighted to feature on SM Blog's Featured Creative Series, one of the most amazing DIYers that I follow in the entire blogosphere!  Rubyellen Bratcher and her blog, Cakies have been featured numerous times in various magazines and blogs and I am so grateful that she's sharing her story with us today!

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My new favorite item at home is a DIY succulent terrarium that I quickly put together in less than 30 minutes!

I have always been in love with brass because of its gold tone and casual look for everyday styling. In fact, you can find all my love for brass jewelry in my shop here.

The nature of brass metal is that over time it  oxidizes and loses its shine showing that dark tint color on your jewelry. But don't be weary, because you can wear and keep your brass jewelry forever, with some care and a little cleaning using some items you already have in your home.