Trunk Show

I had a trunk show this past weekend at Mink- yes, I know, I’m a terrible promoter- anyway, it’s still all set up and it looks great!  it’s the debut of my Fall 2011 Collection and there’s still a few pieces that need to be added.  my ‘to do’ list is so long sometimes, I [...]

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This Weekend…

is the super big, colossal Crafty Wonderland Spring Sale- yay!  I will be getting ready for it this week and debuting LOTS of new pieces, including the ones below- Asian-inspired Pagoda Necklace and new items embellished with silk! Silken Labradorite Necklace Silken Moondrop Necklace hope to see you there!

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Things that Brighten my Day…

being included in a treasury! thank you so much, Joy!

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It’s the Weekend!

so, I really wanted to take a picture of me wearing my favorite pair of earrings today, but I am just no good at self-portraits- it was awful (and torture, really, being in front of the camera!)!  oh well… I tried! this weekend I am hoping to go to a new tea cafe in the [...]

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March Madness

well, March really hasn’t been all that “mad” for me, but let’s just say that it’s been busier than expected!  I’ve been feeling very lucky lately because I’ve had alot of requests for custom work, which I just love.  it is the most flattering to me when someone chooses me to create something special for [...]

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Never Satisfied

my pictures are something I’m always trying to improve upon- I’m never satisfied!  I’ve always wanted to be good at photography and hope that through practicing regularly, I can get better at understanding light and composition.  since Spring is almost here, I’ve been thinking about new jewelry photo props and have been experimenting with an [...]

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Beautiful Day

Portland has been beautiful lately – I can’t believe our good fortune!  it’s in the 60′s today and it’s supposed to stay this way through Tuesday… and it’s still only February!  I know that when I got called off of work yesterday I should’ve spent time on my own business, but the sun had made [...]

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Getting ready for the holidays…

I’ve been playing with teardrops and seed beads- what do you think? I really love the delicateness of the beads mixed with the heavy metals- and of course, their rich colors!  I think they’re just right for the winter/holiday collection!

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Gray is the New Black

the afternoon rain storms and cloudy skies have inspired me to create this new collection of gray.  here, I’ve paired labradorite with mixed metals and tiny vintage seed beads with the warmth of gold. how was your Thursday?  are you all looking forward to the weekend?  I’m just getting over a little cold and I’m [...]

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In the Works

lately, I’ve been feeling like I need to learn something new- I can get bored with doing the same ol’ thing (who wouldn’t?), so I figured it was time to break out the books and see what might inspire me.  I’ve never really done much with heavier wire, but I’d been wanting to add some [...]

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