Water Color Palette - Dive Into The Deep Blue Sea

The Water color palette combines the cool colors of turquoise, blue and a blue-based purple. Sometimes referred to as Deep Blue Sea, this palette was inspired by the rich color of the vast Pacific ...

Autumn Sunset Color Palette - Warm and Cozy Fall Vibes

The Autumn Sunset Color Palette combines an earthy brown with warm sunset-inspired colors: orange, red and a red-based violet. This palette evokes the feeling of a cozy autumn evening, with the fa...

Industrial Color Palette - Modern Greyscale Elegance

The Industrial color palette, with its sleek combination of black, gray, and silver, draws inspiration from a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Imagine the smooth surfaces of stainless steel appliance...

Peacock Color Palette - Bright, Fun & Bold

Bold shades of greens, blues and purples create an electrifying color combination in the Peacock palette. This vibrant and versatile blend is joyful and bright, perfect for dramatic statement piec...

Vintage Rose Color Palette - Soft & Romantic Aesthetic

Subtle shades of pink and beige combine to create airy elegance in the Vintage Rose palette. With its soft and muted colors, this is a timeless and classic romantic colorway.   This palette was ori...

Purple Goth Jewelry Color Palette - Dark & Edgy Elegance

Inspired by a dark, mysterious aesthetic, the Purple Goth color palette is a simple and striking combination of violet, purple, and black.     Most pieces featuring the Purple Goth palette use on...

Autumn Leaves - Jewelry Color Palette

The Autumn Leaves Color Palette is inspired by the rich, warm colors of fall: golden yellows, fiery oranges, deep reds, and earthy browns.   The basic palette includes gold, orange red and brown. I...

Jewelry Color Palettes to Inspire You!

Want to express your unique style with truly one-of-a-kind jewelry? I'm thrilled to announce a new series on the blog: Weekly Color Palettes to inspire your dream jewelry and bring your vision to l...

My Instagram Business Account Was Suspended With No Warning (and No Recourse!)

Meta’s AI has permanently suspended the Blue Buddha Boutique business Instagram account. Gone. Poof. No way to appeal. It's my fault; I’ll own up to that, and I want to share my story to help raise...

5 Tips To Boycott Amazon If You'd Like To Start But It Feels Overwhelming

Ten years ago, I stopped shopping at Amazon and haven’t looked back. I fully acknowledge being an non-disabled person within walking or biking distance to a wide variety of shops—grocery, hardware...

A Decade Without Amazon: How and Why I Boycott Amazon

I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary of boycotting Amazon!  It’s been so long, I don’t even remember the final trigger point that started the boycott. Though I do recall reading about Amazo...

Shop Handmade: Etsy vs. Artist Websites - What's Best for Makers?

As a shopper looking to support indie artisans, have you ever wondered if it's better to buy from an artist's Etsy shop or their own website?  If you're considering this, you're likely a thoughtful...

The Impact of LGBTQIA Pride Jewelry: My Journey

Even though one of the very first pieces I ever made in chainmaille was a rainbow pride piece, I didn't really lean into pride jewelry until about a year ago. There's a few reasons it took so long....