New in the shop!

I just added a new piece to the shop! This necklace is a result of a day spent with my dear friend Lindsey, whose jewelry is quite honestly to die for (seriously, Lindz, get a shop).  

I consider most of my jewelry to be rather simple, or minimal.  With this necklace, I really tried to push my personal boundaries to create something that was new for me, but still something that I would wear. 

Thoughts, questions, constructive criticism?

By the way, my new photo model, the dress form, is thanks to my mother.  It might be about as old as I am, and I think that completely adds to its charm.

Happy new necklaces

I've been spending a few spare hours a week hunched over my workbench. The majority of my pieces lately have been constructed out of antique jewelry, reclaimed chains, and nice little rhinestone thingys that just look so pretty I want to get a bedazzler and cover everything with sparkles.    

Open Market, Inspiration, Astonishing Heir

Hello my friendly mcfriendersons!
I'm sitting here on my couch, having not five minutes ago eaten an entire container of blackberries, watching the surprisingly interesting flick Helvetica.  Not being one to sit still for more than four minutes, I thought I would take this moment to do a bit of multitasking...
I spent a good amount of time last week creating more of my upcycled earrings.  I'm running a bit low on findings, but that doesn't concern me.  I'm in the process of discovering what Ebay can offer in the direction of interesting jewelry supplies.

(Oh, a word of warning... All images from today's post are taken on the not-so-fancy iPhone camera. Ironic, since my last chat was all about the importance of photography)

I spent 85% of my Saturday shoveling and raking 13 yards of topsoil across the giant hole in my lawn. The other 15%, excitingly, was spent at the local antique store's rare sale. I scored a lot of new materials to play with, lots of rockin vintage rhinestone items.

I've found a happy new direction to head in... I'm all into pins right now. Think military awards of honor meets feminine jewelry meets funky found items.  Mmmmm delicious, right? 

I'm looking forward to some of my latest Ebay purchases to arrive, which will allow me to really bring my ideas of these items into fruition.  Feathers, tiny guns, leaves... rough and frilly at the same time. 

I know what you're thinking though.. "that's all well and nice, but what about the whole Providence Open Market dealy?"  Well... I haven't heard back, which I'm going to consider a blessing in disguise.  $85/day is a bit much for my measly budget, and as I mentioned before... I really don't feel like waking up that early.  But my "being okay-ness" is a new thing.  As of last Wednesday, I was dying to get accepted.  

Then, Thursday happened.

(ooo... what happened on Thursday?)

I was trying out the new spring menu of the all-amazing Farmstead with some friends downtown when we walked by Heir.  Haven't heard of Heir? You must not live in Rhode Island. Or read any of the really popular design blogs. This place makes my heart beat faster and my wallet try to escape my pocket.  Tyler Doran, a man with an eye for uniquely delicious patina'd items and a fantastic talent for interior design, mentioned that he may, just maybe, might, sort of... have a little space for my work in his store.

Yes.

Yes, I am pee-my-pants excited.

So, I guess we can all look forward to more items coming fresh out of the studio.  

And seriously. Seriously. Go to Heir. If I haven't brought you there yet, just go. It's to die for.

New items in the shop!

Once again, I acknowledge my absence.  And this time I have an excuse! YES! Here it is (as stupid as it may be)... I set up this blog to talk about my progress with making jewelry and starting a "business."  So, why the long silence? Because, up until a few days ago I didn't have anything to show for myself.
So, here's what's new in the shop:

I think I need to do some better photography...

Just so you know...

The fashion show went very well. And although it was very low-key, I really couldn't have done it without all the help of my friends, my boyfriend (who sat by himself for two hours, without complaining once), and a very talented jeweler who showed me the ropes.
And, I sold one of my necklaces to one of the models! Which means that I can now go buy more supplies to make more jewelry. And, it means that The Mighty Sprout has its first donation for the Amos House!

New Pieces....

As the Fiesole record release party approaches, my productivity level greatly increases. It's like the two are somehow linked together...

Here's some snaps of what I've been cooking.

Silver ring! Previously seen in wax, now polished and ready to wear.

Kansashi flower with antique chain and ribbon.

Another silver ring! Size 6, a little too small for me. Blessing in disguise...

The lovely-to-look-at Red Velvet Cupcake. They were doomed from the start.

More Kansashi flower necklaces... This one is made with a turquoise silk skirt that never really fit.

Fashion show at Tazza

Great news, my dear invisible readers! The handsomely handcrafted jewelry of none other than yours truly will be shown at a fashion show/record release on Feb 5th at Tazza.


I know what you're thinking... Does she really have enough to show? Of course I don't! But fear not, friends, this is the stuff that nghts and weekends are made of!