Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Art Show This Weekend & New Work
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ugly Hand Picture of the Month...and some new work too
This one is chalcedony & garnet:
& same colours, but different stones for myself:
Instead of a garnet, mine has a star ruby. I wasn't able to catch the bright little star that flashes inside the ruby, but the deep pinkish red is pretty true.
I was so productive last night--a rarity--& even finished a new necklace.
This is a 10mm rainbow moonstone accented with a tiny sky blue topaz.
The pendant is about 2.25" long & hangs from an 18" sterling chain. It falls right below the neckline (scoopneck) & really livens up the plain solid tees I wear daily.
I've got a ton more pieces percolating in my brain, so check back soon. Thanks for reading my blog!
Monday, October 19, 2009
I Did Something Stupid & Careless
Not only had I left it plugged in, it was set on HIGH. Thank goodness it didn't set a fire. So I bought a new pickle pot from Target yesterday & because I'm all out of the pickle, I Mcgyvered some homemade solution using white vinegar & salt. It worked great, but it smelled up the entire basement.
Vinegar might be environmentally more friendly (& healthier for the lungs), but it STINGS the eyes just the same! But here are a few pieces I made despite my pausing to gag every other minute:
(Cursive studs in moonstone & smoky quartz)
Those are some beautiful smoky quartz cabs, by the way. I think I'm going to order some more. They're really clean stones--great quality. And the colour combo of grey & brown is just so me. I'm one of these people who like a tight edit in the closet. I tend to buy alot of basics in solid colours--black, blue & white. All knits, because I don't iron. (After this pickle pot debacle, do I really need another hot appliance to leave plugged in??!)
Each year, I seem to invest in key pieces all in one hue. Last year was all about blue. This year's colour is grey. In the spring I bought an awesome sweater tunic & layering tees in pale silver to deep charcoal. Now I'm adding fall/winter items like a new silver scarf & smoky grey hat. After I finish this year's art shows, I'm going to splurge on a sinfully fabulous purse (I treat myself yearly in January) & I think I'll go for a decadent patent leather in chocolate brown. Keep an eye out for me, ok?
Saturday, October 17, 2009
New Work
They're accented by 4mm citrines. I haven't decided whether or not I intend to sell these yet.
But here are some simple dangles that are new in my shop:
Next weekend is ARTstravaganza, an art show featuring the Best of Missouri Hands juried artists. October 23, 24, and 25, 2009 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild at Oak Knoll Park in Clayton, MO 63105.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
October Must Be My Month

Thanks for all the support, everyone!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Made Another Etsy Gift Guide!!!

I'm on the 3rd or 4th page of their gift guide which features all things opal. Very exciting!