fuss jewelry

Beautiful things...

2012-01-23T04:28:00.000-08:00

Ring from the Lladro Re-Cyclos Magic Forest Collection available at http://www.addisoncollection.net/l10077.html

A pair of bangles from the Urban Blossom Collection of O-Shan Urban Elegance.

Still my favorite Project Runway designer of all time--Uli Herzener--remember this dress from her runway show?

It's Not too late...

2011-12-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

I am shipping same day or next and an upgrade to express (overnight) mail in the US is only $5 additional shipping in my etsy shop this week!

Holiday Jewelry Sale

2011-11-25T06:13:00.000-08:00

Shop now for the holidays and save 20% Enter the coupon code

PreHoliday20

to receive 20% off in my shop or etsy store. (This offer does not apply to layaway or installment plans or custom work, thank you.)

I hope Thanksgiving and the coming weeks are full of good family and friends time for all of you!

Rose Quartz with sapphire leaves

Honey Quartz Flowers with Turquoise Clusters

Turquoise Gem Wrapped Hoops

Smoky Quartz and Garnet Flowers

Red Garnet Holiday Flowers

I just had to share...

2011-10-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

a custom order for a delightful and most treasured new client...

I love the combination of rainbow moonstone with the tanzanite. In a future post I really should address my policies on custom work. This piece is an absolute pleasure to create.

And outside the back door, the pool is closed and dusted with the first fallen leaves, but the lanky anemone's are poking through the gray cedar patio furniture and I think it looks just great--one of those happy accidents...

Fall Flowers

2011-10-05T16:53:00.000-07:00

In the shop today! Happy autumn, more layers and crunchy leaves underfoot!

Asters and Monarchs

2011-09-30T04:13:00.000-07:00

I have an aster in my front garden that was swarming with monarch butterflies this week. Unfortunately, the monarchs didn't like me around and took flight each time I got too close with the camera but I was able to capture a few. The greens, violets and orange inspired a cuff bracelet I completed yesterday.

A few other items that will go up in the shop today are below. Moving along through fall...

Autumn Burgundys and Reds...

2011-09-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Dropped some earrings in the shop yesterday...

And finished this custom order ring using more of my Bali Star Fossil Coral supply... I have another Fossil coral ring in the works--hope to post it next week...

New Packaging

2011-09-20T05:11:00.000-07:00

For much of my jewelry I present in my taffeta jewelry pouches (a new batch is on the way soon--can't wait!) but for the more delicate or elaborate pieces I enclose them in a box. This is the first time I've had the boxes stamped with my logo. Above are the simple gray suede boxes with "Fuss Jewelry" in gold foil. I love them!

And on a completely unrelated note, I found this big, puffy seed head floating around the yard yesterday. I have no idea what plant or tree it is from--it measured about 2 inches in diameter and caught the wind so easily and floated away as soon as I let go.

Sparkling Neutrals

2011-09-13T05:11:00.000-07:00

My best selling color combo... Shades of Sand and Stone flower earrings.

Same sparkling neutral color palette applied to long gem weave danglers.

September, September...

2011-09-08T16:48:00.000-07:00

It's here... and I'm psyched! We lucked out here during Irene, lost power for seemingly endless days, but there was barely a branch down on our property. Reports are there were trees down on every road in town however...

While I am working on new items for the online shops, I am super excited about a new store to carry my work--Ziabird! I'm gathering a nice batch of goodies to send to this gorgeous boutique in North Carolina and hope to have my work for sale there by the end of September. Hurray! I'll post pics of any new work that I send their way.

Meanwhile, my garden is looking a bit sad at this point. The hurricane really beat down a number of ornamental grasses and my sedum (gasp!). The sedum are about to bloom their gorgeous pink and a few of the dozen plants never really got a chance. Here are pictures I took the last week of August.

This is a shot of the dozen or so sedum I planted nearly 10 years ago.

Most of the buds were still green and closed a few weeks ago, but a few were starting to pink up.

And this is a glimpse through one of the grasses.

And now a few new pieces in the shop...


Ruby Flower with Keshi Cascades

Flowering Turquoise Vines

Gemstone Clusters on Silver Vine Earwires

A September batch off to NY

2011-08-17T16:38:00.000-07:00

On their way to Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa's boutiques... and a few are in my online store.

Like these

and these

I'm not really ready to accept the deeper colors and richer feeling of fall--there are still so many warm days reading out by the pool to enjoy.

And bunnies to watch hopping around the garden.

August Garden in Connecticut

2011-08-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

There's plenty of color in the final months of my garden's bloom. Over the next week I'll document a few of my favorite blooms and the jewelry they inspire...

Daisies!

2011-07-07T07:11:00.000-07:00

Out in my backyard garden the daisies are in bloom...

So I felt compelled to make these:

They are available in my etsy shop now. I will devote much of today to making a new batch of rings but would love to incorporate the colors of these beauties...

I just love the combination of the azure-violet-blue and the sage green--perfection! Here's wishing you a wonderful summer day!

Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping

2010-11-21T17:21:00.000-08:00

...and save 10%.

Etsy has now introduced coupons on the site and now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I am offering a 10% discount on all of my jewelry to encourage my lovely clients to place orders early! Enter the coupon code: "HolidayJump10" in the coupon box during checkout to receive the discount now through midnight Cyber Monday, November 29th.

Glittering Ice Frosted Hoops

Gem Weave Hoops

Blue Topaz Sunburst Weave with Keshi Clusters

Etsy doings

2010-11-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a few more elaborate pairs of earrings for the festive season of parties and events coming up. Two of each so I can send a pair to a boutique in NYC...

All present and accounted for in my shop...

...and, I wish I did more sewing or I may just have to find a purely decorative way to display these amazing pin cushions and sachets from namolio... love....

square pincushion

and round with a flower!

Halloween Bouquet

2010-10-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

I don't often incorporate orange into my decor, but went with the spirit of the weekend... store bought green mums and peachy orange tulips with sprigs of lace leaf maple from the garden and some lacey green plant from the woods. It's better than candy!

A smattering of branches and vines on my bench

2010-09-12T16:11:00.000-07:00

Little branchy, vine-y "findings" I created today to wrap around some stones...

I'll be using one of them in a necklace with this beauty below...

I've been holding on to this 60 carat silver needled quartz since I returned from Tucson last February!

I'll post the finished pics when the piece is done... I still have a lot of filing and shaping of the branch pieces to do.

Special Edition Birthstone Earrings

2010-09-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

My birthday is in September, and to that end I decided to create a pair of special edition flower earrings featuring my birthstone--blue sapphire.

I've been holding onto these sapphires for some time--waiting for a special project. They really are beautiful, high quality stones. I couldn't wrap them in anything less than solid 18 karat gold and wove the flowers with care--these stones are more petite than those I usually work with and weaving these flowers took some patience! Below each six-petal flower I've dangled a gorgeous concave cut of rock crystal quartz.

These little beauties are available now in my etsy shop! Happy September!

Rings for Riley...

2010-08-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

My two oldest have been sent off to college (boy and girl twins!). And despite our very efficient packing and moving of them into their respective dorm rooms, a few items were left behind. So immediately after returning from Syracuse and Los Angeles I packed up boxes for each of them with the missing items and a few goodies thrown in for good measure.

As I considered what to send to my daughter Riley, a fun idea came to me. Riley adores fashion--has a wardrobe to die for that includes loads of jewelry (go figure?). I decided that with each care package I'd include a big, blingy cocktail ring or two for her and document them here.

The first two are simple wire wrapped rings with large focals and vermeil beads wrapped at the base. I don't think she reads my neglected blog, so I don't think I'm spoiling the surprise...

Enjoy girlie!

And the Winner Is...

2010-02-07T10:39:00.000-08:00

It was the simplest of systems. I wrote the names on slips of paper, placed them in a cardboard box, shook them around--and had my daughter draw a name...

The wonderful Liron of Lirola on etsy is the recipient of my "Hearts Dressed in Pearls" necklace (original drawing post here.) Please check out her shop--her clothing is beautiful! Liron, I will wrap your Valentine up and get it in the mail to you tomorrow!

Thank you to all who participated and visited my blog--many of you for the first time and many who are already followers of my etsy shop. It has been very gratifying to read your kind words.

On a separate topic, I traveled to Tucson this past week to re-supply. I put together a rather "valentine-y" collection of stones I purchased and cannot wait to use! This is the first time I've shopped for cabochons to bezel set and incorporate with my flower and vine wire work and it was a thrill! So many wonderful lapidary artists... Over the coming week I will put together more stone collections and snap some pics--so exciting to have new material to work with!

Select Items Marked down in the Etsy Shop!

2010-01-25T05:13:00.000-08:00

I've been busy working on new designs for the coming year and in less than two weeks I'll be traveling to Tucson to shop for new gems, so....

I really need to make room. I've marked down select items in my etsy shop 25%. Check the On Sale section. If you've had your eye on a piece--this may be your chance. Below is a preview of some of the pieces marked down.

Fuss Creations for the New Year, Client Inspirations and a Slow Cooked Meal...

2010-01-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

I'm making a concerted effort to round out the Fuss Collections and get my creations into more stores and boutiques this year. One addition to my collections came from one of you! A client recently ordered my "This cloud not only has a silver lining" necklace with the smaller silver berries hoops and asked about a gold fill version. I've offered the golden berries hoops for some time, but just added a "Golden Cloud" necklace today.

Golden Cloud Necklace

Another client had previously ordered my simple pearl flower drop earrings in gold fill (I am currently out and waiting to restock the pearls when I travel to Tucson Feb 3-5). She requested one of my favorite flower necklaces with clusters of pearls to either side rather than gray moonstone--I think the result is perfectly lovely! She is wearing it to her wedding which is always especially meaningful to me! She is going to send pictures this summer and maybe I'll ger her permission to post them here.

After remaking some pieces for one of my local boutiques, I couldn't resist photographing the jewels in a grouping.

I think these photos will work well in promotional mailings that I'll send out this year.

And I'll close with a tasty eyeful. I snagged a Williams Sonoma Slow Cooking book from my parent's house a few months back and have started trying out some of the recipes. With the kids' varied sports schedules, it is fairly rare that we are all home at the same time for dinner. So a meal that can simmer and stay warm for anyone to grab when they are able is ideal. My first dish attempt was Chicken Korma--delish! It is recommended to be served with rice, but I put out some couscous. And I myself, ate it alone like a soup or stew---amazing! I plan to add more onions and maybe diced bell peppers next time to add more veggies.

Chicken Korma, Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Slow Cooking

This is a shot during the first phase, combining the spices and onions and getting them all nicely aromatic in a saucepan before adding to the crock pot with chicken broth, tomato sauce and chicken. The last step was my favorite--during the last 15 minutes of cooking you add a slurry of buttermilk and crushed pecans to thicken.

And keep the entries coming for my Valentine Giveaway! Post a comment here to be entered:

Valentine Giveaway!

Valentine Giveaway...

2010-01-07T06:38:00.000-08:00

Fuss Hearts are back!

These "gem wrapped" hearts were one of my first jewelry successes--and I am bringing them back for 2010.
Sterling Silver, Blue topaz, peridot and prehnite...

Silver vines, rainbow moonstone and aquamarine...

...and Tourmaline and tanzanite!

...and I'm giving this one away!

A Heart Dressed in Pearls, just like the one in my store, will be given away by random drawing. Just leave a comment on this blog post and your name will be entered. Sunday, February 7th I will draw a name so that I can ship the necklace out first thing Monday by priority mail and hopefully your valentine from me to you will arrive by the 14th!

New in the Etsy Shop Today

2009-12-10T16:15:00.001-08:00

Tourmalinated quartz flower detail

Come one, come all holiday shoppers! New in the shop today are my tourmalinated quartz flower earrings with lace-edged hoop and chalcedony drop.

And a new additon to my coiled band series of rings--I've topped the band with a swiss blue topaz flower.

All in the shop now....

Jingle Bells Doggie

2009-12-04T13:14:00.000-08:00

One of the boys put these jingly antlers on the dog--I don't think she's feeling the Christmas Spirit so much...

Just Recently Dropped into the Shop...

2009-11-13T16:32:00.001-08:00

After yet another request to recreate my golden berries earrings in sterling, I decided to do what I should have long ago and added them as an item to my shop--in the original 1 1/2 inch diameter and the more demure 1 inch diameter version.

Something new for me--I am beginning (slowly but surely) with just a small amount of cursing and and frustration, to add bezel set stones to my work. For some time I've dreamt of perching my wire wrapped flowers atop vines and leaves formed from sterling and flame and this is the first I'll be offering for sale.

Next is a long, narrow stick all wrapped and encrusted with gemstone flowers and petals. Rich shades of blue, aqua and green make these sing!

And now we arrive at my favorite--just look at those labs! Beautiful smooth, polished petals of labradorite wrapped in my signature style flower and fastened securely to my random coiled band. I love it!!!

I'm Committed to Creating with Sterling Silver this Week...

2009-10-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

For so long, I've been using gold fill and 18k gold--it's just been my mood I guess. And I often receive custom requests to recreate items in sterling. I've pulled out the silver wire and I'm getting busy!

In fact, these little blue daisies may be my favorite flowers yet. Simple, perfect little blue dangles for your ears.

And these long elaborate dangles with plenty of semi precious stones on silver headpins made by me! Rose quartz, tourmaline and sapphire--joy!

These and more being dropped into my etsy shop today!

A Sunday in July

2009-07-21T04:33:00.001-07:00

Our eternally rainy spring and early summer has finally given way to some sunny, warm weather. This shot down the front pathway--once dotted with puff balls of allium has now given way to thick stands of purple coneflower. I have a gazillion coneflower in my gardens as they self-seed incredibly readily and have now started to control the population by scattern Preen granules. I could cut them down before they go to seed, but the birds really seem to feed on the seed heads so I like to leave them up a while.

Ashley spends her time by the pool "fishing" for bugs, leaves and anything else floating by. She stands on the first one or two steps and darts around at the slightest ripple.

Posted a few new goodies in my etsy shop this morning. I was finally productive over the weekend. I've been feeling a bit stalled and maybe now the spell has been broken.

Summer Fun

2009-07-14T06:33:00.001-07:00

This past weekend I brough the camera out to the front yard to capture the kids on the swing--amazing fun.
Our property only has one tree of substantial size as it used to be cleared farmland. We had the tree doctors out several years ago to trim what needed trimming and they added metal braces for extra support to some of the larger branches. My hubby climbed out on a high limb and added this simple tree swing and it is loads of fun for swinging.

Effortlessly flying through the air--just be careful and hold on...

I've spent the last couple of weeks in a metalwork class at the high school and learned a lot. I hope one day (maybe next year) after I've had lots of practice, to incorporate bezel setting and soldering into my work. Here is my first, quite imperfect creation:
And added to the shop this week:

Signing off!

Cafe au Plume

2009-06-14T02:37:00.001-07:00

Nothing goes better with my morning cup--!

Spread Noisy Plume goodies to all the lucky ladies of Missoula today--but save some for us :)

More plume love here: http://nancymckay.blogspot.com/

Oh, Darn...

2009-06-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

Once again, I failed...

..didn't stake and criss cross the stems with string to support the 15 gorgeous peonies I have in the front garden. And of course it rained hard this week, again and again, so my beauties are drooping to the ground under the ponderous weight of the luscious, ruffled pink petals.

When will I learn?
They do manage to be beautiful despite my neglect.

In the shop is a pair of earrings inspired by lush peony beauty.

Early May Garden on a Dreary, Rainy Day in Connecticut

2009-05-07T05:52:00.001-07:00

...but I'm still thrilled with the promise it holds! Soon color will burst all along this path.

I came back from a run in the rain (which is drizzly and every day this past week) and decided I'd best start documenting the garden for this year. The only area with blooms to speak of is below with these camassia.

But these alliums are getting ready.

This is the only yellow tulip left in the garden--the deer and neglect have taken care of the rest.

I thought I'd post some gray jewels along with the garden pictures taken on this gray day.

These taupe and silver pearl sticks are an old design of mine that I have redone for the shop.

And anyone that knows me knows labradorite and champagne citrine is my all time fave combination--made into delicate earrings here with aquamarine.

Here's hoping your life's garden is also full of promise through the rain.

Winter Pastimes...

2009-02-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

My run this morning was an icy, crunchy, wind-in-your-face-to-make-my-eyes-tear kind of run. Nothing horrific like tales I hear from the mid-west and such, but cold enough to inspire me to order some fluffy bulky yarn and knit a sweater for my daughter.

Above is the test swatch for gauge. It will be a turtle neck sweater, cropped at the midriff with long, bell-like sleeves, full of cables and baubles--pattern from Vogue Knitting.

I have Tucson at the end of the week to look forward to however. Forecast below:

Not too shabby! I'm going out this year to join the hoardes who search for gems, beads, jewelry and supplies each year. I'm hoping to find scads of yummy new stones for 2009 creations. My sisters and I are all meeting out there to make it a little reunion and winter getaway at the same time. I have several books ready to read while lounging in the sun and I suppose I'll pack the sweater I'm making as well. I'll post a few pics on my return and maybe some while I'm there.

I'm promised good internet service at the resort where I'm staying so I am leaving my shop open. All items purchased while I'm gone will enjoy free priority mail shipping in the US and a deal on expedited shipping for Valentine gifts. To have an item shipped before I leave, please order by Tuesday at the latest.

A couple of recent posts in my etsy shop here:

and,
and,

A few beauties to warm your winter, perhaps? Thanks, all--signing off!

Gift Certificates Now Available in my Etsy Shop!

2008-12-20T02:51:00.000-08:00

Stumped for the perfect holiday gift? Girlfriend, wife, sister way too picky and you don't want to choose for her? An easy solution, and so pretty too! I'm offering gift certificates fpr $75, $100 and $200 in my etsy shop. They arrive by email as a 4 x 6 inch .pdf file that you simply print out at home or work, pop in an envelope and you're done! They will soon be arriving in my main online store as well. If you want a gift certificate in another amount, I can create a custom listing for you, just contact me through my etsy shop or wendy [at] fussjewelry dot com.

Happy Shopping!

Redesigning my Workspace

2008-11-11T04:19:00.000-08:00

Right now it's an absolute mess and that's a problem because my workroom is incredibly visible. I work in our "formal" living room adjoining the dining room and adjacent to the front foyer so I'd really like it to look every bit as nice as the rest of the house and that would make working that much more enjoyable.

Currently, I have an old ugly table that I made an okay skirt for from Marimekko fabric and simply covered the top with contact paper (yuck!). There is a couch and chair, Simon Pierce lamp and a gorgeous armoire with filing drawers from Crate & Barrel. The walls are painted a periwinkle blue.

My first step began a month ago. I ordered simple tins for storing my gemstones, tools and wire for the desktop--nothing fancy, but attractively utilitarian. I like to have everything out on the table in front of me so while I'm designing and creating I can just grab. If stones are stored in drawers or cabinets they just aren't accessible enough. I've had these wood vases which are great for the tools and I'll keep those.

My dream work table is here:
Big Sur Small dining table from Crate and Barrel.

Look at the grain detail!

It is ideal as it is GORGEOUS, large and a rough look solid wood (no veneer!) so if I bang it up the dents will blend right in.

Chair choices have become a big concern for me. Sitting for so many hours a day is taking a toll. I am looking into a few ergonomic choices, and if anyone has suggestions here I'd really appreciate it. I'm considering a saddle style and kneeling chairs. Ideally I'd alternate sitting positions during the day. Doesn't seem healthy to me to be in the same position for so long...

As for artwork, I'd think I will purchase a slew of etsy prints and frame them all in silvery painted wood frames and maybe a few of these frames from wonderful etsy artist Plyhouse.

I currently have this mirror where I tuck etsy biz cards from sellers I've ordered from, and this cork/inspiration board where I just tack up any old item that I love.

The rug I currently have does well for flying bits of wire and topaz beads. The pile is very short but feels good underfoot and I love the subtle pattern.

Time to work out the budget for the table and chairs...

Here's a wee bit of a new piece:

And, my current favorite new item in the shop:

Ice Baby ring bling!

2008-11-09T11:51:00.000-08:00

A nice Sunday...

I hope yours was great--here's how I spent part of mine:

I woke up and sprinkled some flowers in my etsy shop...

Single Blossom: Autumn Explosion

...looks like a glass of cabernet don't you think?

And then I took a walk in the woods.

leaf matter at the water's edge

ashley, my fluffy sidekick

she imagines herself to be quite the bad a__ hunter when she captures DEAD leaves from the lake.

evidence of hard work by furry, swimming critters

a connecticut rockscape--i love our rocks so much!

and here's one more rock I found with a flower growing out of a crack...

in my etsy shop, that is.

Enjoy your day of rest--ha!

...After Long Last--I come back for a post!

2008-11-04T01:58:00.000-08:00

I've been neglecting this blog since its inception, but lately the ideas have been swirling and I may just give it a more vigorous go.

A bit of news...

My first thanks goes out to Southern Weddings Bridal Magazine for hosting an inspiration board contest with my Prehnite Garland Necklace as the prize. This is a piece I've created in VERY limited edition (one left!).

Their readers submitted some gorgeous inspiration boards here. It's a gorgeous site in general, covering some elaborate, beautifully creative weddings.

The winner was Anne Sage of The City Sage--she's a recent bride herself and delightful blogger who loves to write and find pretty objects--check out her winning board--Chocolate Blackberry--delish! I've really enjoyed my brief exchanges with her and I'm thrilled this piece went out to such a delightful person--thanks, Anne! And thanks to all the lovely inspiration board contributors and Southern Weddings Magazine!

Heather Earrings featured in Bridal Guide Magazine

2008-07-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

My Heather Earrings are featured in the Sept/Oct issue of Bridal Guide Magazine. They are featuring jewelry with silver/gray pearls. A clipping of the magazine page is below:

The earrings are composed of white topaz, silver freshwater pearls and either gold fill or 14K gold wire. They are available on my newly renovated website here or on my etsy site as well.

Please checkout the new layout and design of my site. I switched to a web design vehicle that is MUCH easier for me to keep updated and current.

...and that is my goal for this blog as well--more frequent posts! I plan to start a series of posts that pair my jewelry with gorgeous designer clothes--"dream pairings "if you will!

new materials to work with

2008-02-21T11:49:00.000-08:00

a package chock full of gems arrived from India today and I shopped in the city yesterday...

time to get busy!

Gemstone Flower Rings!!

2007-11-28T02:42:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to incorporate my gemstone flower drops into rings--and I've found a design I love. They wrap around the finger and are quite comfortable, adjustable and easy to wear. Serious bling!

Keeping Flowers Blooming Through the Cold Months

2007-11-17T02:51:00.000-08:00

Outside in my Connecticut garden, the perennials are cut back, my hydrangeas wrapped in burlap and mulch is mounded around the tender plants--but I plan to keep the flowers blooming on my jewelry bench. Luscious briolettes in all colors lend themselves perfectly to my gemstone flower wire-wrapping technique. I've hung them from handmade earwires and plan to add them to lariat style necklaces this week. Enjoy.

Main Website Updated... Finally!

2007-11-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

It's a bit easier to load the new items to my etsy site but I've updated my main website. Lush colors and organic themes... New masthead below:

While I'll still be loading new items to etsy as I create them, the goal is to update my main site weekly.

Luscious Hearts

2007-08-22T03:58:00.000-07:00

In the style and feel of my freeform and gem wrapped flower pendants, I created some heart pendants. I had a couple of gem wrapped heart earrings that I made last Valentine's but why wait for Valentines Day? I wrapped the wire frames in monochromatic shades that work throughout the year (no pinks, or reds) and added vintage swarovski montee highlights to the gold fill series. These hearts are dramatic and gem-encrusted, while still feeling light and airy. They are all available on my etsy site and soon to my main site. Let me know what you think...

Back from First Vacation of the Summer...

2007-07-14T14:52:00.001-07:00

...and while vacation is great--it's so hard to be away from the wire and stones. I did try to dream up new designs while lounging on the beach and am getting started as soon as the suitcases are unpacked. The colors by the ocean and organic shapes are certainly a pervasive theme with my work, so an oceanside vacation provides plenty of inspiration.

Some juicy rings to look at...

Growing Vines

2007-07-02T13:39:00.000-07:00

Flowers, gardens and all things organic are a constant theme with me and jewelry ideas that reflect these themes zip through my mind at a quick clip. Someday I'll be diligent about making sketches... These vine earrings with various colors of freshwater pearls and turquoise are the latest. Necklaces and infinite variations in color and gold to follow.

come see me in boston this sunday

2007-05-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

this sunday, june 3rd, i'll be out (in the sun i hope) at the south end open market on harrison street in boston.

The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on you face while you browse, it's a trip worth making. The Market offers the opportunity to meet the artists, vendors and farmers behind the work, and is fast becoming part of the South End's well-known artist's community. Every week offers shoppers something different and unique - you won't want to miss it!

if you live in the boston area or happen to be visiting, please stop by and see some new pieces and some old favorites and "rain, rain go away!".

just getting started...

2007-05-24T11:10:00.000-07:00

with all the blogs i look forward to visiting each day, i thought it about time to start my own... i'll figure it out as i go i suppose.