Thursday, March 17, 2016

Busy with other things...

Ok, been a long time since I shared a new piece of jewelry, so here goes...

"Something Blue" - Sterling & Fine Silver, textured & pierced,
with a Dumortierite stone in a backless bezel that goes through.

This is a sister to a previously shown piece named Felicity, and I'm working on other similar pieces.


What else have I been doing?  Glad you asked!! (yep, I know, talking to myself again)

Well, I've been filling in a couple special requests (just like stuff you've already seen) & doing some repairs (not my work) for friends...

I've also been doing work on my displays, since I'm trying to step things up a notch... gotta have good "booth shots" for applying to Art Fairs.

Then - this is how I've done some smaller shows, where a single-table display is used in a more low-key/casual environment.  I may still use this setup when space is tight - depends on the show, I'm flexible that way.

Space Setup- Small Table-Top

Now - on the other end of the spectrum is a major upgrade to class things up.  I've been working very hard to come up with classy but portable (by myself) display stuff... I think this is it (it's at least close).

Display Setup - for 8x8 to 10x10 booth
Ok... you can't see it in the picture, but I've got to get my labels updated.... not all, but about 30 of them...

Oh, and then I've been filling out show applications, applying for out-of-state seller's permits, getting ready for taxes, etc... Yep, all the yucky non-blingy stuff I've got to do to be legit... busy, busy, busy...

Friday, February 5, 2016

What Kind Of LOVE?...

Pre-Valentines Open House - 1 Day Only
Saturday February 6th 2016, Noon - 4pm
1585 Brooks Ave E. Maplewood MN

What Kind Of LOVE?...


Sweet?...

Love So Sweet


Passionate?...

Passionate Love


Enduring?...

Enduring Love


Fierce?...

Fierce Heart


Growing?...

Love Grows



And there's MUCH MORE!!

I currently have lots of inventory,
         over 100 pairs of Earrings,
                  over 80 unique Necklaces...
                           and Gift Certificates if you can't decide.

It should be a quiet day, 
         take your time browsing, 
                  chat with the Artisan... 
                           hope to see you there!!

Friday, January 15, 2016

More Overdue Updates & Something New...

Ok... confessions... these earrings were made in November... Yikes!!

First - Notes - sorry, sold out of these right now but plan on making more later...

1/8th Notes in Sterling Silver

A larger version of a previous "meander" design, and in a variety of options - I had more but these are the ones I still have on hand...

Textured Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli

Textured Sterling Silver with pale Aventurine

Textured Sterling Silver with Hematite

Textured Sterling Silver with black Agate
Textured Copper with Turquois

A couple more variations of an existing style:

Textured Copper Large Almond-Shaped

Textured Sterling Silver Large Almond-Shaped

And something I made for myself... something new to test out a couple ideas I'm toying with for Rings... yep, something other than earrings & necklaces...

Simple textured Sterling Ring



Saturday, December 12, 2015

Blogs Getting SPAMMED...

Grrr...

At least one person, if not a few, have decided to SPAM some of my blogs... this is frustrating & I hope my comments back to these telling them I suspect they are SPAM will stop this from happening...

I DO LOVE READING YOUR COMMENTS... don't be shy about commenting, I do love hearing from people...

IF I have commented back to you & wrongly implied you are SPAMing - I'm sorry... let me know...

Thanks!
    Annette

Friday, December 11, 2015

Boutique Pics...

Yep, long overdue but finally here... pictures from the Boutique / Benefit Event...












Thursday, December 10, 2015

Boutique went well...

I have been busy with the Boutique, the Benefit that went along with it (portions still ongoing), with my Mom visiting for a couple weeks, with Thanksgiving, with Christmas approaching way too fast...

Then there was the clothes dryer going on the blink, and a furnace that needs to be replaced...

Add to that my hubby's Band Christmas Concert (this Saturday), and the Church Christmas Production we're both in (this Friday & Sunday)...

So... please forgive my tardiness in updating this blog, I've tried to update the pages with items for sale to indicate what's been sold - I'll double check it tomorrow (?) and add pics for some earrings that haven't gotten in yet... and I hope to post some boutique pictures as well...   Should have some time while the guys are here putting in the new furnace tomorrow...

   ...until then...