Rizzoli & Isles... and The Lovely Smith! (not to mention another Nerdy sighting)

so last week was pretty momentous for my little bitty jewelry line.... my earrings showed up on the gorgeous Carla Houston on one of my favorite shows, TNT's Rizzoli & Isles on this season's episode 16!  it was so amazing to see them live in action and know that she loved them too.  thanks as always to The Artisan Group for the opportunity!  you can get a pair of your very own HERE.

the girls and i were also amazed to see Rosanna Pansino wearing her fingertip knot ring on her Nerdy Nummies "PI Day Pie" YouTube episode - and no one wears it like she does!  you can get one from me HERE!

it's always so gratifying to see people wearing my designs and makes it all worthwhile.  next up - i think i will be doing my first craft show in FOREVER, so stay tuned!

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the art of neglect... and a pre-holiday sale!

so i've been quite neglectful of this blog and i'm sort of embarrassed.  i look back at past posts and like seeing where i've been and what was inspiring.  so now, i am posting again - admittedly, because i'd like to show off some of the things i've been working on in the rare spare moments i've had between the family, The Walking Dead, and the day job. 

gifted to the stylist of "BONES" - not sure if they'll use it, but i sure love mine!

fingers crossed - these babies were chosen for an unnamed TNT network show - i'll let you know when the episode airs!

the latest incarnation of my fidget rings - 'jewelry for anxious people' as dubbed by my friend Anne-Marie from 'do not faint'

i've been working on expanding my "fidget" jewelry.  i've had some amazingly positive feedback from customers who have said that their fidget rings from my shop have worked better than any therapy or medication to help them with their symptoms.  seriously - it makes everything - EVERYTHING - worth it and fuels me all the more to keep making them.

and of course, in celebration of the holidays, from today until December 1st, 2014, everything in my shop is 15% off with the coupon code "NOVEMBER15"!  it's not to early to start your holiday shopping!!!!!

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custom made.

some of the most beautiful things I end up making come out of the mind of someone else.  I am just loving this gorgeous stack of sterling rings.  who knew the spinnerettes could look so stunning along with the other textures here?  (too bad they are too small for me or I would have considered stealing them.)

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marry me.

I've had the honor of having been asked to make jewelry for several weddings over the past few months.  I love the idea of brides giving my rings to their bridesmaids!  these 14K gold filled knot rings are heading off to a wedding in Georgia.  oh, love.

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tied up.

get your mind out of the gutter.  I am referring to this sweet little bow necklace, the result of a custom order for one of my beautiful brides.  her lucky flower girl will be the recipient of this at the September wedding!  available now in the shop - click here to view!  I think that rings may be soon to follow...

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reclaimed.

I've been experimenting with some of the s-crapload (pun intended) of sterling odds and ends that I have lying around, and i'm really happy with these hammered reclaimed 'pebble' rings.  nothing like making silver molten, then hammering it into a lovely organic shape.  the texture is pretty awesome too. 

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the vampire diaries. part deux.

this is my second round of submitting a design to the stylist of the CW's show "The Vampire Diaries" - the first time I think I was a little timid and didn't stick my neck out design-wise (I sent a pair of my wishbone earrings - while they are classic earrings, they just don't have that WOW factor).  so I spent some time sketching and thinking and came up with these sterling silver and rose gold filled lovelies.  originally, it was going to be a necklace, but the focal just didn't feel right.  (plus unless it is a simply designed necklace, it just isn't me) 

the husband took a look and said that he thought they would work much better as a pair of earrings, and I have to admit, I agree.  (obviously, he has great taste)  I whipped up a pair of rose gold filled earwires, added the circular rounds, soldered them shut and threw them into the tumbler.  and here is the finished product!  it was also my first time experimenting with the free version of PicMonkey, which was really cool. 

so off they go next week to be included in the stylist's package... here's hoping that one day next season they end up in Mystic Falls!

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just added this dreamy set of rose gold filled and sterling silver skinny stacking rings to the shop.  totally forgot how awesome they look. 

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stud.

In my nearly non-existent spare time, I have been trying to perfect my technique for soldering posts onto my earrings because I have been enamored with the idea of utilizing sterling scrap (between Julie and myself we generate tons of scrap) - it's the eco-friendly part of me I suppose.  so now I finally am happy with the results and am introducing these recycled sterling stud earrings into my repertoire!  using a combination of solder and fusion, I've been able to solidly attach sterling posts onto wonderfully rough and organic recycled silver "buds".  so yummy.

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ten golden rings.

I've been experimenting with some amazing gold filled wire and although my go-to metal is sterling, this stack is pretty impressive.  you can get yours HERE!

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knotted up. in precious metal.

 

lots in my personal life has been keeping me busy, but i squeezed in a few moments to re-create my knot ring in a trio of precious metal - sterling, rose gold fill and 14K gold fill.  pretty, non?

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don't walk away, renee.

 

the most recent gifting opportunity i've been happy to participate in is to the lovely Renee Zellweger.  having loved her in Jerry Maguire, Shark Tale and of course, every 'average' girl's favorite movie, Bridget Jones' Diary, it is totally an honor to send her the necklace and earring set as pictured above in conjunction with The Artisans Group.  handmade in sterling silver, i am hoping the clean lines of this rustic design will catch her eye.  and please God, let her ears be pierced so that she can wear the matching earrings!!!!  watch for this set in my shop soon!

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from paper to reality.

 

this drawing stayed stuck to my desk at the office for a few months before i took it down to bring home with me when i started my maternity leave.  then it stayed stuck to the fridge, then on the cupboard above the kettle, then in my sketchbook... until i finally had the time to make the design.  i am really happy with the finished product, which i made entirely from scratch (earwires and all!!!!) from sterling and reclaimed rose gold filled wires.  part dreamcatcher, part jellyfish, and completely modern and organic, i love them.  thoughts?

 

 

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milo and molly giveaway!

it's not every day that i participate in a fabulous giveaway, but i am featured over on the Milo & Molly blog along with some pretty fantastic artisans.  one lucky winner will take home over $160 worth of prizes!  click HERE to check it out!!!

 

 

 

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pretty as a princess.

 

just fooling around with some amazing gallery wire - the sort of wire you use to make bezels with.  not that i am setting any gemstones anytime soon, but i am itching to make a new stack of rings and this one is the crowning glory.  i sort of feel like i am cheating because i have no hand in the fabrication of the wire, but i am loving the delicacy of it. 

 

 

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still here. still waiting.

yup, i'm still here, still waiting for this baby to make his/her appearance... and it looks like this kid is taking his/her sweet time!  which is okay - just uncomfortable.  i haven't been venturing far from the house, just in case something happens, which has given me some time to work on some of the designs that have ended up in my sketchbook.  i'm loving the geometric linear-ness of the open hoops in the photo above, and think that they might be my new favorites!  a little bit new wave, a little bit minimalist, they are lightweight and really quite stunning, if i do say so myself!

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two twisted.

i don't know why i haven't offered my twisted rings as a mini stack yet, but today, i am!  i have to admit that i love the texture of the twisted wire and the two metals together are a minimalist's dream!  check them out here in the shop - i have a size 9 1/2 ready to ship!

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more love.

i don't know if it's because i'm in the home stretch at work (less than 2 weeks left to go then VACATION and maternity leave - whoot whoot!) or if it's because i'm anticipating the drastic reduction in torch time that i am going to have for the next few months (boo hoo!) but i've been working on some new designs.  including these really lovely modern hoops - with rose gold hearts - my newest addition to the "we are in love" collection!  kind of romantic, don't you think?  yeah, me too - almost sickly sweet romantic.  oh well.  hormones will do that to you.

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we are in love.

i test drove this new earring design today... rose gold filled heart hoops!  totally romantic and totally sweet - and wonderfully lightweight to wear!  so, they passed the test and are now listed in the shop!  14K gold filled and sterling versions to follow - don't be afraid to fall for these!

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monopoly. wtf.

so we got the canadian version of monopoly.  and i have to admit, i am not impressed.  while it is very, very cool to see canadian locations rather than the US or British locales, this new fangled debit machine and huge land pricesmake it a little difficult to relate to.  first off, the debit machine that came with our game broke after about 3 minutes and is now probably residing in a landfill somewhere.  and now that we don't have the machine, we can't really play the game.  i've been wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to pay the game with play money instead, but in the meantime, we've been using it as a counting teaching tool for the mini.  needless to say, i miss the vintage UK version that my parents own.

but in tribute to all things canadian, i'm posting this treasury - probably the most viewed treasury i've made in a long time.  guess no one can resist us canucks.  *wink*.

Canadian Penny Ring in Coppe... AutopilotEmpir... $29.00	Toronto Canada HORIZONTAL Su... wordology $199.00	Maple Draple - Canadian Mapl... guccisgoodies $30.00
Laptop Bag - ROYAL CANADIAN ... floorartetc $75.00	Canadian Moose Pillow SparrowAvenue $45.00	Canada Roots Map 11x14 Custo... ChildrenInspir... $40.00
Candle Holder, Driftwood Can... DustDesigns $50.00	Canadian Army Parka, Extreme... ColonelKurtzVi... $89.00	the old canadian post (fine ... kmbphotoandfin... $20.00
Custom Personalized Canadian... MineOverMatter $59.00	Baby. Coat. 5 Colors. Toddle... babywearing $65.00	Small Wood Bowl, Baribocraft... TheSowsEarByAl... $16.00
Vintage 1989 Patons O Canada... MultiPolarity $9.50	Set of Nine Polar Whiskey Ro... polarstones $20.00	New Canadian reversible flag... helkatdesign $75.00
Vtg SOREL Canadian Leather &... JansVintageStu... $68.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

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