Parenting Magazine and Sweetheart Necklace Contest

My Sweetheart Necklace got featured in Parenting Magazine- I'm such a proud parent! The article was about cool jewelry for Moms and well, I guess I'm officially cool...or at least the necklace is cool right? One of my favorite girlfriends, Shannon Sunderland of Hot Mama Designs also got a great mention for her cool custom jewelry- yeah!

Parenting magazine is hosting "31 days of Mothers Day Giveaways" and you can log onto parenting.com/giveawayaday for the chance to win one of 31 great prizes. You can win a Sweetheart Necklace on May 31.

In honor of Mothers Day (and to celebrate my little Sweetheart Necklaces' big accomplishment) I will also be having a contest on the blog. Leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about your dear Mama and be entered to win a SHN of your very own, with your very own custom names and dates...how exciting! The contest will run from today through May 31. Don't forget to leave your email address on the comment please. Good Luck!

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.