finally. vacation.

i was just telling julie today that i never know that i need a vacation until i am forced to take one.  because my wonderful parents take care of the mini, most of the time my vacation is dictated by when they decide to set off to some jet-set location.  this time, they headed off to england, france and italy, but, even better than that, i get to stay home with my girl for a blissful almost-two-weeks.  while the first day was a little rocky as we adjusted to being home together again, we have already settled into a lovely, summertime routine of walk, park, garden, wading pool, nap and play.  we have snuck some cleaning and reorganizing in, (maybe it's my nesting instinct, maybe it's the fact that this kid has more toys than anyone else i know and it's slowly taking over the house) but for the most part, it's been easy and relaxing.  plus we are both rockin' some sunkissed cheeks.

it also gives me some time to work on idea on what to gift the lovely kaley cuoco, star of "the big bang theory".  i have to admit, i am not a fan of the show, but kaley has a really cool, laid back style that i admire, and now through the Artisans Group, i have the opportunity to send her something that's representative of my jewelry making style.  now to just figure out in the next few days what to send her... nothing like gifting a hot, young starlet to make me feel like a frumpy old momma.

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drew & the artisan group.

in the hopes of raising my public profile, i followed julie's suggestion (it seems like all my business decisions are made by her lately, LOL) and threw my application in the ring to join the exclusive "artisans' group", an exclusive collection of handmade artists.  what the artisan group does is provide handmade artists the opportunity to have their items shown off at high end, celebrity events (yes, like the oscars, and the emmys, and... well, you get the drift!)  they also send gift bags to celebrities, showcasing the best of handmade.  how could i not?

beyond my wildest hopes, i was almost immediately accepted and, surpassing those wildest hopes, i now find myself brainstorming something to make for drew.  drew barrymore.  THE drew barrymore. star of some of my favorite movies (wedding singer! charlie's angels! never been kissed!)  and while i am realistic and know that there is not a huge chance (well, probably not a snowball's chance in the hot LA sun, honestly) that she will wear my designs and end up on the pages of instyle magazine (yet another dream!) this might get me just a little bit closer to where i want to be! 

(now, what to make.... a stack of rings? earrings? hmmm, i wonder if i should send her a tattoo...)

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