Earring workshop

The earring class was great!




Another successful workshop at North Star Jewelry...seriously, they just keep getting better and better. Despite the snowy yucky weather we had a record turnout and everyone LOVED their creations!

Ahhh, Resin

I'm teaching another resin class! the first one was fabulous and I'm sure this one will be as well... This one will be at Common Threads Boutique in Boulder. This store is so great, I mean where else in Boulder can you buy a Mark Jacobs bag at half price (even if half price is still $400...) pick up an amazing piece of local jewelry and learn some cool new skill? All on the same day if you want. They have lots of fun things to learn including belt making, sewing, fashion recycling, millinery and of course, jewelry making.



Resin class is scheduled for Saturday April 24 from 2-5. We will learn all about resin and how to make things like photo charms, interesting pendants, magnets and more. Really, as long as it's dry, you can capture it in resin forever and ever...So fun! Call Common Threads ((303) 449-5431) to register and do it soon because space is limited.

Another sneak peek

Breathless...
This collection gives me the shivers...I love it that much. I have the most amazing vintage Austrian crystals that I am using in this collection. There are chunky cocktail rings that are adjustable and include words like " secrets" and "bewitched". There are 8 sided stars and heavy link chains, lush textures and tiny flush set stones. Sexy, edgy and absolutely saturated with color. I CANNOT wait to launch this collection. The pieces are limited edition, meaning get what you love right away... I'm telling you, these pieces are already going quickly. The first two pieces I showed sold immediately. Love it when that happens.

Pleasures

Things that make me happy...

1. The sound of sugar pouring into coffee
2. The fact that unlike an apple, you can eat a pear almost in it's entirety...
3. The stunning beauty of trees in the winter, naked, without their leaves...
4. The swish sound of a Peppermint Pattie being torn in half...
5. The heavy, flower and musk scent of a Georgia evening...
6. Eating the little tender sweet bit at the end of a freshly picked prairie grass...
7. Eating salted lemons...yum...

Kanchi

I got a spot in a beautiful magazine out of Australia-KANCHI. It is well worth signing up for their VIP club so you can get the magazine delivered into you in-box all ready to download. I would write a description of the label behind the magazine but they do a much better job of it!
" Kanchi® is the luxurious Australian designer label worn by girls around the world. The brand's latest creative venture is their online magazine.
The Kanchi® Magazine was launched to provide a glamorous, creative and interactive vehicle to showcase unique, inspiring and talented; individuals, businesses, products, services and places globally.
Sydney based fashion designer Kanchi Williams is the creative force behind the label; which was launched as a result of her passion; for all things beautiful and glamorous and as a way of expressing her creativity."

In my own words- her clothes are stunning and so is her magazine! Thanks Kanchi!

A Collection to Covet

I just sent a lovely new collection to Covet Boutique in Bellingham Washington. The owner, Sally Poorman always chooses my favorite pieces to carry! She even got one of the new pieces from the spring line that no one else has even seen yet...Stay tuned for the new spring beauties, coming soon.

Valentine Jewelry Giveaway

Chocolate and Roses and Jewelry oh my...

Win one of these necklaces from one of the new spring lines! These chunky nuggets can be purchased at my etsy shop too!

Good enough to eat white chocolate soap cake by Verbena Custom Blends

Sweet little entertwined rose bud vases from Annaspots

I have a love hate relationship with Valentines Day. In junior high, the student council sold carnations at Valentines Day for a fundraiser. The students would buy the carnations for each other to be delivered during the last period of school on Valentines Day. The carnations came in 3 colors, white to represent love, red to represent crush and pink to represent friendship. Needless to say there were always a few girls that were showered in whites and reds and a lot more of us that got a few random pinks... As if junior high wasn't painful enough on our 14 year old egos, every V-day we got visual proof of our status with the boys. Ugh.

On the other hand, my girlfriends and family were and still are the worlds best when it comes to HEART day. I always receive lots little heart shaped goodies, pretty cards and invites to chocolate and red wine parties...these days, Valentines day isn't so bad.

In honor of V-Day 2009 I am having a giveaway. Comment below with your best or worst Valentine memory and be registered to win one of the new chunky nuggets from my spring line! The contest runs through feb. 29 and a winner will be randomly chosen. Good luck! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE THE LUCKY WINNER!