i've got the fever

...and no I don't mean Bieber Fever.

Wow.  It's been some time since I posted anything, and I apologize in advance.  I find that in the winter I'm not motivated and lack creativity.  Why can't humans hibernate?

Well, I'm here to say that I've got Spring Fever and it's in full effect.  The weather has been amazing the past few days.  The flip flops and maxi dresses are out!  My closet is in full transformation.
If you know anything about me, you know that I'm not super fashion forward but I like to think that I'm aware of what I put on my body.  I'm more of a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal.  I go for practicality and comfort most of the time, unless shoes are involved.  But this is not to say that I don't pick up every fashion magazine to see what's coming, especially in the way of accessories. 

My designs usually lean on the simplistic side of things.  I didn't really jump on the chunky, statement jewelry bandwagon last year, but this year you'll see more large elegant and organic stones.  Mixing old with new.  Pearls.  Bright colors.  Layering.  OH MY!

I have a lot of work ahead of me but I'm super excited to start creating again.  Be on the look out for new pieces!!! 

'tis the season

Merry Christmas everyone.  It's hard to believe it's already here!
All my shopping is done, everything is wrapped, and I'm ready to eat!

I had a few jewelry parties before the holidays, but recently I've been working with friends to create custom peices.  To be honest, doing custom work is tricky and intimidates the hell out of me.  It all comes down to how I interpret what the person is saying and vice versa.  Sometimes we're on the same page immediatly, and others take some going back and forth.  But in the end it's totally worth it because they have something they love - and helped design!

Last week I worked with a coworker to design her bridal jewelry.  She wasn't sure what she wanted so I made 3 different looks.  Turns out she loved all of them and took them all home!  Love when that happens  :)
Her bridal portaits were done last weekend, so I'll post pictures soon!

Happy Holidays!  See you in 2011

i've been busy

Happy hump day!  I've been really busy the past week making new things with all my new supplies.  I'm also gearing up for another jewelry party tomorrow night.  Once again my kitchen table is covered with "tackle boxes" full of beads, yards of chain, spools of wire and half-finished pieces.  I have a bit of creativity A.D.D.  I think one thing, start to make it and before you know it I've jumped to another, 5 minutes later I've switched to something else.  This technique is similar to how I shop, specifically at Marshalls.  One minute I'm perusing shoes and the next I'm looking at decorative pillows & glassware - I can't stay focused.  No matter how it's done, the pieces come out great.  I LOVE all of these.  I hope they go fast!!  Enjoy.