Happy Holiday/New Followers

Hello!

I have four followers - while I am thrilled with all of you, I am wondering if it is worth keeping this blog alive?

Please pass the work along so that I can solicit more followers.  I think if I had more followers, it would be more exciting and we could actually discuss different topics.

So I ask of you, can you please ask your friends if they would follow along?  That would be my holiday wish.

To all of my loyal followers happy holiday and have a wonderful new year!!

Thank you!

Almost Christmas

Hello!

Well the big day is a week away and my tree is finally up!  Thanks to Tom for putting it up - all I have to do is decorate.  That is the fun part.  Hopefully he will also help be take it down.

Anyhow - had the last show of 2010 and what a great day it was.  Met a lot of great folks and sold a lot of jewelry. Thanks to everyone who stopped by - Becky, Tim and Mario! 

On the jewelry front made a few new pieces which I am very excited about.  Textured metal WOW love it.  What do you think?

Happy shopping all!! 

Winter is Here!

Hello!

I am certainly not complaining but boy is in bitter cold here in Akron, Ohio.  This is, however, the 1st winter storm and there is not snow so I am happy!  I was able to take my puppy for a walk today which made me feel a bit better getting out in the fresh air.  Staying home for as long as I have been home gets old.  I have a new respect on folks who are home bound - that is for sure!

The big dog show is in Cleveland this weekend.  It is a four day cluster so it is typically a big show but not for my two breeds and Piper is still too young to show.  She does not turn 6 mos until Christmas!  This is fine with me as she needs a lot of work on the grooming side she is a little mop!!!  She is, however, doing well on the handling side - once she knows she cannot get away with things she is very good.  She is very hard headed!

Christmas decorations - I did not put them up for the 1st time in FOREVER.  They are down from the attic but just no energy to put them up.  Plus, they will only be up for a few weeks.  That seems like a lot of work to have them up for that length of time. 

Just wanted to post a few pics of some pieces that I have created recently.  I have a new obsession - Mokume-Gane - The earrings and ring are examples.  It is mixed metals this pic is sterling and copper but the possibilities are endless!!! These earrings sold after 5 mins of being listed on Etsy so I guess other folks like it too!  Enjoy!!!

Missing Phone

Good Morning!

I am doing a bit better slowly.  Boy as you get older surgery gets more difficult.  It is just so hard for me doing nothing!  I think I want to do something but get very tired and then wind up laying on the couch for the rest of the day.  Oh well I am grateful to have this time off to heal.

I did hear back from the hospital about the theft.  As a matter of fact, I heard from 3 different people which is reassuring to me.  Unfortunately, they will not pay for a replacement as it was personal property which was not medically necessary.  I disagree - people go crazy in the hospital and need distraction:)  Anyhow I will be replacing my phone as soon as I am well enough to leave the house - No, I have not left my house in 1 week WOW hard to believe it has already been 1 week since my surgery. 

On the jewelry front, have had a lot of Etsy and on-line orders.  Very happy with this holiday season - Thanks to all!!

Have no new pics to post as have not made anything new - have a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving?

Hello -

Hope that everyone is having a wonderful day today.  I just got home from the hospital.  I had an operation on Wednesday.  Needless to say, I am not feeling great and I cannot really do much else except type. 

I really feel sorry for my puppy, Piper.  She needs a much needed walk which I cannot give her.  Maybe I can convince Tom into taking her on one tomorrow. 

Well I wanted to share with you an unfortunate happening last night at the hospital. Since I did not know would be staying overnight, I did not bring anything except the clothes on my back.  After I found out that I would be staying the night, I told Tom to being back my i-phone and a few magazines so that I would have something to do except watch TV. 

He did and within 2 hours the phone disappeared!  Before security and later the police were called I double and triple checked with myself and the nurse on call.  Nothing! 

I just find this horrific!  I am in much discomfort, think I am in a safe environment and my personal property is taken!  I am going to send a letter to the president of the hospital as I do not feel that I should have to pay for a replacement. 

Oh well I do hope the rest of you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends.  On a positive note, http://www.jewelrybyfrancine.com/ is offering black friday and cyber monday deals - 20% of all in stock items though December 1, 2009 plus FREE SHIPPING!  E-mail for your reduced rate!

Thanks!!!

The Latest in Holiday Jewelry

Hi -.

I have been getting a lot of solicitations lately for holiday garb - clothes, jewelry and accessories.

I thought I would focus on what's hot this season:

WOW  I like all of the trends - what do you think?  Looks like based on this forecast business is 2010 should be strong (I'll keep my fingers crossed)
2010, in contrast to 2009 nine will be all about symmetry and coordination of clothing and jewelery. No longer will you be looking to call attention to your unique jewelery pieces with brash colors and shapes, but a more subtle use of your jewelery is trending in. Bold was good, now bold and stylish is the name of the game.

The price of gold continues to skyrocket. This will continue to have an impact on jewelery making trends. Brass, silver, wood and beads are going to take over the field while gold remains unaffordable for the masses. Beaded jewelery and unique custom made pieces will help people express their individual style while not taxing already strained financial resources.


Cold colors will be the new fashion trend. Wild beads and earth tone colors will be used a little more sparingly, while blacks, whites, blues and grays will help create a fashion image of strength, collection and ability. To stand out with flaring color is no longer trendsetting in 2010.


Handcrafted unique jewelery will continue to be hugely popular. More popular than ever, in 2010, because of the desire to express oneself through creativity rather than extravagance. Expect the truly fashionable to be wearing their own beaded jewelery, from necklaces, pendants, to rings and bands.


A search for meaning will lead jewelery fashion setters to create pieces that have greater symbolism. In 2010, each piece of your jewelery box should have a story to tell and a history to speak of. Selective wearing of symbolic jewelery will set the 2010 trend strongly.


Small, light bracelets, and subtle pendants will carry the day. Perhaps you have a beautifully beaded pendant, small, and nearly unnoticeable until you turn slightly and it catches the light. Jewelery of this type will be all the rage, and occasion many a conversation.


Dangling earrings, with glass beads or a central focus piece will grow in popularity. 2010 will be all about focus and meaning, and the dangling earring provides a perfect counterpoint to the less audacious clothing fashion trends that will be seen.

Friday

Hello all!

My router crashed and I just got my laptop back last night!  YEAH.  I have had a lot of computer issues this year. 

So I need your help!  I am redoing my home page on my website and need your ideas.  I need a catchy phrase that draws people in and making the layout very interesting.  Any ideas?

I have started my marketing campaign.  I called a few hair salons to see if they would be interesting in having a trunk show. I am also posting more on FB.  Don't get me wrong, I have had a great holiday season, but want to do more (always)

Well Rachael turns 17 tomorrow - so hard to believe. She is so grown up and so independent. Those of you with small kids - enjoy your time.  I remember always wishing she would get bigger so that I could take take her out without worrying about changing diapers or that she could talk to me and carry on a conversation.  Just enjoy every minute as they grow up so quickly:(

Well - have to go pick up her birthday cake - have a great weekend everyone. I have included a pic of an order I delivered this week - I really like and more importantly, the customer LOVED IT!!!

EnJoY

Happy Halloween!

Hello - Halloween just isn't what it used to be when Rachael was younger.  We used to make a big deal out of getting her a costume.  We would let her pick out the costume at John's Fun House (which has since closed) and then go out to dinner.  These days Fridays and Saturdays with the family are non-existent and as far as a costume goes, well check out my FB to see the pics!

It takes holidays to really remind me how fast things happen.  Rachael will be 17 in 2 weeks. Seems like just yesterday I took her to kindergarten.  Speaking of time - I will hit the 20 year mark at my company.  I basically spent the majority of my adult life with this company.  I was married, had a child, and many other milestones while working here.  Here's to another 15 more:) 

Well I am somewhat sentimental today - not sure why but I hope that everyone had a great Halloween.  I have posted a picture of my little princess Cindy!!

Marketing

Hello!

I have been think a lot about marketing lately.  I have never hired anyone because it is just me and I do not exactly have a marketing budget.  However, for the upcoming year, in order to solicit some new business, I may look into it.

I was contacted several months ago by someone and at the time I did not have time to discuss anything with her.  So I told her to call me back in September and no call and I lost her e-mail.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  Don't get me wrong - I pound the pavement (well not literally).  I send a lot of e-mails and make a lot of calls until I get either a YES or a NO.  I send out mass e-mails to prior customers and folks who have showed interest at shows, but I want to do more. 

Well I look forward to your suggestions.  I have posted some cute pics of my "girls" and a new piece which I am just in love with - I cannot wait to wear it!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Getting Better

Happy Saturday!

I really should not be blogging I have to be at a wedding at 11am and I am not even dressed!  Oh well I have priorities. 

Thanks to everyone for all of the well wishes about Bailey - She will be missed.

I want to shout out to Michele for having a wonderful party for me last night.  Great food, people and her house is lovely!

I have posted a picture of what a typical party is like - as you can see I take up very little space:) 

Have a great weekend!!!

My Little Bailey

It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you that I have made a difficult decision to put my little Bailey to sleep tomorrow. Bailey will be 15 on May 5, 2010.

I have always said that when she loses sight in her other eye that would be the determining factor and today, she did just that. She is bumping into things is afraid to go outside and with the other girls in the house - it is just not fair. Bailey is also deaf and has cushings disease both of which she has lived with for the past 3 years.

You all know how much I love my dogs but little Bailey was so special. She was not a show dog, she was not well bred, she was just that little black dog that was given to us almost 13 years ago. She was the best dog money could buy - and she was FREE!!
Bailey was Rachael's first dog. She was there for her first soccer game, her first day of school. Rachael used to take her for walks around the block and boy did everyone know the two of them:)

Bailey introduced me to the world of dogs. If it were not for Bailey, I would never have Shea, Cindy or Piper. By they way - she was quite the little agility dog:)

Bailey introduced me to so many wonderful people over the past 13 years. There are too many to name.

Bailey was a therapy dog. Boy did she love that - she got to lick all of the crumbs off of the floor:) She gave so much joy to the residents of the nursing home. Vets could not believe that she was a Cocker Spaniel as she did not have a mean bone in her body! (well maybe she didn't like that other Bailey down the street so much:)

Bailey never needed a leash - she would get a few feet in front of me and turn around to make sure I was still there.

Bailey was my shadow - if I moved, she moved.

I could go on and on about the memories that little black dog helped me create. However, the most important one is that she helped me understand what unconditional love is and what it feels like to be adored by a little black dog.

Bailey - I love you and if there is a heaven for dogs - you will definitely be there.

Hello!

Hello!



Happy October. First I want to thank everyone who booked a party. I am so busy I cannot accept any more this year:) I am very excited about these parties as I LOVE to do parties close to the holiday. It is so festive.



I just send Robin - the girl who does my website a lot of updates so that in case someone wants to purchase on-line the piece will be available. I also added quite a few so check it out!

I also wanted to sat THANKS to Denise at Don Basch Jewelers in Macedonia, OH for making a large wholesale purchase. It is truly an honor to have jewelry at that store - GORGEOUS jewelry!! I saw about 5 pieces that I could die for:)

Well want to get in a quick walk with the puppy I have been busy with jewelry tonight - have a great one!!

October??

Hi!

WOW I cannot believe that it is almost October. Fall is my favorite season but like spring, it is too short! I am so glad that my Piper came now instead of the dead of winter. I know they say it is easier to housebreak a puppy in the winter but who cares! It is nice leaving her with all of her baby sitters outside for a few hours.

Speaking of Piper, she is a really good puppy. A little stubborn but nothing that I cannot handle. She does not like it when you are mad at her so I think she will be very eager to please.

The rest of the year in terms of jewelry is BUSY! 4 home parties!!! This is great and I am busy making some new pieces and more fall/winter pieces so stay tuned!

Well I am off to socialize Piper over Linda's house. She gets to see a cat and 2 Vizslas:)

Have a good one!!

9/11

Hello,



Sitting her watching a show on 911. Wow - what an aweful day in history. I think that everyone remembers where they were when they 1st found out about it - I sure do.



My prayers go out to all of the family and friends of the victims as I am sure that they are still grieving to this day.



Getting ready for the Rocky River Fall Arts Festival which will take place next Saturday. Will be very busy making more pieces as I recently had a HUGE wholesale order. While I am thrilled and honored it means that I have to make more. Hey - I could think of other things worse to do:)



Puppy front - Piper is a good dog. The only issue I have is housebreaking. I think because it has been so nice outside and she is spending so much time outside, she is getting confused. Oh well just like Rachael - she will not be 5 going to kindergarten in diapers:) Puppy class starts on Sunday but we have already starting socializing her. Took her to work today in the parking garage she had fun with Shea and loved everyone she met:)



Well - have a great weekend and talk soon.

It's Back!!

Phew - I was able to pick up my laptop from Best Buy in the nick of time! I am so excited! It's not like I do not have enough to do. I now have 4 dogs, one daugther, one husband, I work full time and make jewelry. Oh, and now I have to socialize Piper and take her to class. I love puppies it is such a great way to meet people too! The only think I HATE is housebreaking UGH!!!!!

Well I wanted to put a pic of Piper taken today at about 10 weeks. She is just a little cutie - very different than my Brittanys-much more mellow which is just awesome!

I also wanted to post a few pics of a bracelet that a gave a facelift too. If something does not sell after a certain period of time, I redo it. It has worked everytime and I like the way this simple bracelet turned out:) I did it today with a pair of earrings that were created with ear wires that were just too thick so I re-soldered a thinner piece of silver to them.

I am almost ready for the art show need to tag my necklaces and some earrings and I will be all set! Hope the weather holds up.

Have a great holiday weekend all!

Quick Update

Hi!

Just a quick update to my three loyal followers:) My laptop is dead again and thus the reason for no recent posts.

I should really not be on my husband's laptop but I could not help myself.

A lot of new pieces but cannot update at this time so check back and check the site as well as my ETSY store.

Enjoy the last weekend of SUMMER!! Going to see Billy Squier on Sunday - YEAH!!! Boy am I dating myself:)

What do you want to see and read?

Hi - Happy Friday! Boy these weeks having really been flying by. Finally got to meet the Jimmy last night. Jimmy is this nice, very tall 6 ft 7 in, young man who has captured Rachael's heart?? Oh who knows it has been so long since I was 16 that I really forgot what it feels like to be that young. I gave her a choice. If she wanted to go out with him last night she would allow me to meet him. She was grounded for some, not so nice, behavior earlier in the week, You are probably asking yourself why I had not met him up to this point. Well, in today's world kids talk to each other and it is evidently not cool for the parents to meet this person.

Ok to on to the reason for my post.

What do you want to see in the post - more links, more jewelry stuff, more life stuff - what do you want? Please respond to the post. Thanks all and have a great weekend!

Beach Scene

Hi,

I am totally into pearls and leather these days. It just reminds me of the beach and warm weather!

I am also very happy that I could donate a piece of my jewelry to a great cause which is going on today. It is a benefit for the Western Reserve Hospice - what a great cause! Hope whoever wins the pendant in the raffle enjoys it!

Thought I would share some new pics with you. Have a great Sunday!

I'm Back!

Hi!

I am back after a vacation and 2 weeks without my laptop. I must say that it was nice not having the stress of having to take pics, send pics, and update my site. However, it's back to reality:(

We had a lovely, relaxing vacation. I have posted some fun pics on FB and a one really cool one here. Typically people post sunny beach shots but I took this one just before the storm and thought it was so awesome! It is fitting as the picture to the left is called "storm.".

I have some great news on the jewelry front. I was accepted into the Rocky River Arts Festival on September 19! Stop by if you have a chance. This means that I have to get a tent as I have borrowed them in the past and should also probably get a sign of sorts. MMM what started out to be a "free" show may not be free afterall!

I have also created some new pieces. I have posted them. My new addiction is pearls and leather. Stay tuned for that!

I also have a great lead for wholesale jewelry with a great little shop in Destin - keep your fingers crossed:)

Have a great weekend!!

Things could also be worse

Hi,

Received a call yesterday around 6:30 pm from the Summit County Sherriff's department. Guess what? Rachael was in a car accident. It was a minor, rear end accident with no injuries but she has no collision coverage and you know what happens to premium when you report an at fault accident? Oh well, at least she was not injured and hopefully she learned a lesson. She will have to go to court as in the state of OH a minor must go to court if involved in an accident or receives a citation.

I was very happy this week when a customer wanted me to create a pendant and left it up to me to design it. The only characteristic she wanted was that it was to be a longer pendant. She was so happy the way it turned out. What a great feeling it was to see how happy she was with her new piece. I have attached a picture of it. I am, of course, naming it after the customer and friend - DARCY!

Weather is a bit dreary today which is good because then I do not feel guilty working in my studio and staying inside to clean.

Well hope you all have a great weekend. Until next time...

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Ring rings and more rings

Hi!

This will be a very short post but I am really excited about my new rings. I was totally inspired by the artists at the Boston Mills Artfest! WOW. I hope that you local folks had a chance to go as it was a real treat.

Well here are my latest creations I just think they are so out of the ordinary without being too crazy.

The 1st one is called Deliverance and the 2nd one is called Mod.

Have a great night!

Summer

Hi,

It's hard to believe that it is already the 4th. But what about this weather - Rachael said today it felt like Thanksgiving break. Thought that was sort of true. Oh well it's looking better later today in Cleveland.

I thought in celebration of the 4th I would post some summer pieces from my collection. The red and blue necklace is The 4th of July and the bracelet is A Little Piece of Summer. The pendants are beach glass where a hole was drilled so that they can be worn as a pendant. Thanks Julie for these:)

Did not make it to the Artfest last weekend but I heard it was awesome! I am, however, headed there today. Wish I had more $ to spend as there are so many great things to purchase and everything is hand made - even better!

I also wanted to share some great news. I sent a pair of earring to one of our local anchors in Cleveland and she responded to me this week. She loved them and showed them off to everyone in the newsroom. She also said that she is always looking for unique pieces to wear on the air and that my site is now one of her favorites!! WOW I was so excited.

Still waiting to hear about the Rocky River art show they extended the deadline due to so many jewelry people entering - they wanted to get different mediums. Keep your fingers crossed.

Will be back at Brother's this Thursday so if you are in the area, stop by!!!

On the puppy front - I have received several pics of the puppies there are 3 boys and 3 girls so we will see what happens as I get 3rd pic girl. I really like the dam of this litter though!

Keep your dogs inside this weekend!!!

Until next time...

Getting Older

Hello,

Boy did this week fly by! Hard to believe that it is already Friday. This week I turned a year older - while I really do not like to talk about my age - I do think that with maturity comes wiseness (yes that is a word, I just looked it up.) It is just very unfortunate that I did not have this wiseness about me when I was a 22 years old. Boy would I have done things differently! Since I am definitely no where near 22 anymore I will move on.

This weekend is the Boston Mills Art Fest - I did not enter as it is very political and to be honest, I did not want to sit at a show for another 2 days after last weekend. Don't get me wrong, I truly love selling my wares but 2 weekends in a row can be a bit overwhelming. Maybe I would think differently if I had to "live" on my jewelry income. I do, however, have a completely different view of what artists have to do to make a living WOW - what a lot of work.

Nothing too new with Rachael - has been staying out of trouble lately. Did have a scare last week when she dislocated her shoulder at her 1st soccer practice but she is recovering nicely.

On the puppy front - the puppies were born yesterday 3 boys and 3 girls. They are just adorable!!! A bit larger than my Brittanys as little puppies. Since I get third pick hopefully she is show quality if not, I will have to wait for another litter as I just do not want a male. My three girls, Shea, Bailey and Cindy are doing very well!

Hubby is good - everyday I appreciate him more and more after I see what is out there. He is truly my supporter of all of my hobbies and job. Please do NOT tell him this!!!!!! :)

Until next time...

Greek Festival

Hi~

Well it's over! What an interesting experience - 4 days at a festival. Not sure if I would do it again to be honest. While I did well I am the kind of person needs to be busy and for most of the day, at least until 6 it was slow. So I attached my new "moo" tags to some of my pieces. After 6 however, it got really busy. Overall, I did well and have no more biz cards (I guess that is a good thing)

Well not much else to say or show although my new bangle did really really well over the weekend *(I love them) great to wear multiples of and they are gold and silver. My copper pieces also sold!!

Well here is a pic of the bangles that did so well - Have a great week and will post soon!

Update!

Hello!

Sorry it's been a while! Thanks to those 2 people who voted in my jewelry poll!!!!

A few updates on the home front. We get a frantic call from Rachael on Saturday night around 9:30 pm. She filled her car up $32.00 and it leaked out all over the gas station and into the street. The gas station had to call the fire department and the gas station was closed for like 2 hours. We then had to have the car towed. So $150 later - the car is currently being repaired at the dealership. UGH!!! The good news, however, is that the dealership will foot the bill!!

Puppy update - well it is official - just mailed the deposit today. She will be born on the 24th of 25th of June. I am hoping the 24th as then we will share a birthday!! How much fun is that.

So you may be asking yourself - what kind of dog? While many of you might think you know, I am in the mood for a change. My new puppy will be a GWP - German Wirehaired Pointer. I know, I know why a change - for one, the shedding. I absolutely adore my Brittanys but am really really tired of the white hair EVERYWHERE. I also really really wanted a Cindy grand daughter but it does not look like that is going to happen. So this is the route I went. I will keep you apprised.

Jewelry - I am doing the St. Demetrious Greek Festival this Thurs - Sunday! I am really excited. It is in Rocky River - here is a link to the church. http://www.saintdemetriosrr.org/

If you are in the neighborhood, stop by! I created this really cute sign for my table so that people know who I am. What do you think? It really looks better in person. I painted on a canvas with acrylic paints and it it stands on an easal. A lot less expensive then getting a sign made and sort of cute - fits in with my hand stamped jewelry.

Oh and I should blog about Tom, my husband. He got a bit paranoid when he snooped on my FB and asked why I did not indicate that I was married in my profile. Hey - at least I did not indicate that I was looking for a relationship:)

Until next time...

Brother's Lounge #2

Hey,

Great night tonight! Had a lot of fun, met a lot of new people and sold a lot!! Thanks to all of my new customers and old friends.

The band was just great - felt like I was in New Orleans. Really tired tonight but wanted to post some pics!

OH - I almost forgot - putting deposit down on a puppy - more to come...

Jewelry Poll

Hello - I am going to try a consistent format for my blog to make it look prettier, more professional.

It's Tuesday and tomorrow starts the YART sale on Etsy. From June 10 - 14 I will have 8 items for sale. I have created a YART section in my shop. Check it out as there are some nice deals.

As you know, I am really into working with gold. I adore sterling, copper and brass, but there is just something magical about gold. This brings me to my poll. If you are following along or just tuning in from time to time, please comment and let me know if you prefer gold or silver. Thanks for all of your feedback!

Speaking of followers, I was happy to hear today that I have several folks who check in from time to time. This is very exciting to me as it makes every key stroke worth while. Thanks everyone!

Bailey is doing very well considering she fell 9 feet a few days ago - talk about 9 lives. She fell about a month ago and did not injure herself.

I never made that necklace that I talked about last Friday as I was too busy creating my flower bracelet. This is probably the 1st piece that I created totally from scratch - cut sheet, wire, drew flowers and will eventually create the clasp (still deciding on what I want to do with that ). So...

What do you think? I really like it. I initially thought that I would just have flowers, no circle in the middle. Then I received my shipment from Monsterslayer (LOVE THAT STORE!!!) I decided to solder the circles on after I texturized them with my new hammer.

I will have a special bond with the person who eventually purchases this piece as I worked on this Fri - Sun and I am still staring at it:)

Well please do not forget to leave your comments about gold or silver.

Until next time...

The Weekend

Hello!

Had quite a scare today, Bailey, my cocker who is 14 feel down about 9-10 feet!!!! Tom is replacing part of our deck and since she is blind in one eye she could not see that a board was missing and down she went!! Of course we all freaked out but looks like other than tearing a skin tag and a little limp all is well. Gave her some pain medicine and am restricting her exercise and will keep on eye on her. Those of you with dogs will appreciate the scariness of this.

What a nice day in Cleveland area! Wish the weather could stay this way forever!

Anyhow had a productive jewelry weekend - just posting one of my gold pieces as I do not want to bore you but check out the Etsy site for all of the new pieces!

Have a wonderful Saturday night and Sunday! Talk soon.

Brother's Lounge (the morning after)

Good Morning!

Had a great time attemtping to sell my jewelry at Brother's lounge last night. It was there 1st ever ladies night and they had free manicures, makeover, great prices on martinis AND a woman selling Silpada.

I did not sell anything but had a lot of great comments and gave out a lot of biz cards. There were so many people who asked "you made all of this?" That made me feel good. I even had one woman who said that if she wore jewelry, that she would wear mine - I guess that is a compliment. Anyhow I am going back next week because it is a BLAST!!! Great good, drinks and music. PLUS there was a gentleman who was in a motorcycle club who was also an off duty police officer who came up to me and said "you have been here a while" I thought WOW someone was watching me:) Hey any attention as almost 43 from anyone is good attention!!!!!

Next week I am setting myself up closer to the bar - that may have a HUGE affect on sales:)

Special thanks to Meigan, Kristen, Linda, Marilyn and Mario to coming and supporting me. Enjoy the pics and if you are available next Thursday, please come and join the fun.

I am off my real job today and it is lovely out, so I am going to enjoy the day. Plus there is a necklace that I want to make today:) Have a great one!!!!!!!

Before the Big Night!

Isn't she just so freaking cute??????

Hello!



Just about packed up for the "gig" tomorrow night. Sort of dissapointed that the bags I order have not arrived - that means that I will have to purchase more - I am trying to create a "brand image" and use either black or fuschia colored organza bag with a ribbon around the bag.



I am also excited that 4 of my friends will there tomorrow - totally excited going to "use" them as my wingmen to sell my jewelry!! Hey - this was NOT my idea it was my husbands - go figure.



Want to find a class on how to enamel - anyone have any suggestions???



I am also getting into gold - this is totally not good do you know how much gold is - check out the prices YIKES!



Wednesday, June 03, 2009


Gold Price Close Today : 964.50 Change: -18.70 or -1.9%



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Currently this is the only gold piece that I have - actually it is not even gold filled or 14k it is vermeil, but I still think it it pretty- delicate. Check it out on the website - It is called Revival it's on the bracelet page.

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Have a great night!!!

First Etsy Sale

Happy Monday -

Hope everyone had a great Monday - in the "real" word today means monthly reports, looking at results and planning for June. However, in blogland it means being excited for sharing the little things on life - like selling your 1st piece on Etsy!!! I have included a picture of the bracelet.

On a not so positive note, my daughter managed to damage her car over the weekend. Not seriousy, but nonetheless, damage. Oh - she has no idea what happened!!!Oh well she will just have to live with it:(

Since I hate to end on a negative note - I have a "gig" at Brother's Lounge this Thursday, June 4th. They are having their 1st ever ladies night and I am going to sell my jewelry!!! If you are local and have time, check it out. http://www.brotherslounge.com/

Until next time...

Studio

Hello!

I am so excited - I have one follower and I have had positive feedback on my 1st post. Follower, that sound sort of like this is a cult - oh well!

Ok so I figured that it would be nice for folks to see my "studio" since I am, afterall, making art/jewelry. I also thought that it would be nice to show pics of my "girls." For those of you who do not really know me, when I say my girls, I am referring to my dogs.

I know, I know, what about my "real" girl, Rachael, well she is 16 so need I say more?? Plus she just got her 1st car today so I will not be seeing her for a while.

Ok back to my "studio." As you can see from my pictures it is state of the art. I know for someone who is really just starting out, it is truly amazing. Yes, my work space is in between a refrigerator and a shower. This is really convenient so that when I am in the work mode, I never have to leave the basement. Yes, my lovely "studio" is in the basement.

Pictures :

Top Pic: Bailey - I know she looks dead, but she is 14 years old and heading in that direction. Seriously, she has been the most wonderful dog anyone can ask for. She is the reason why I got into dog showing. (thanks Bay - love you!!)

Left Pic: Cindy AKA Ch Magic Cinderella Story SH. This is my little princess and my heart dog. Need I say more?

Right Pic: My "studio" The mirror is such a nice touch - NOT!!!

My 3rd dog is not pictured as she was sleeping on the couch in the other room - She is a fair weather friend - not sleeping on the floor to be near me. Maybe next time I will show you a picture of Shea.

Until next time...

Welcome continued

Sorry about that- I published too soon. Back to the dogs - they are the only living creatures who stay up with me until all hours of the night while I am making jewelry. Have to love that!

So I was told to make my blog like a soap opera to keep people coming back for more. While I cannot promise that, I will try to make it fun. Enjoy the ride!!!

Welcome

Hello and welcome to my blog.

I have been thinking of a reason for why I created this blog and I figured it out. I am the kind of person who needs immediate feedback or maybe not feedback but I want to show people what I make. Just ask any of my friends who are e-mailed pictures at 3am or are sent picture messages of what I just created at 7am on a Monday morning. With a blog I can post these pictures to my blog so that people can follow along with me when they want and not when I want them to.

Ok so will this blog only be for pictures of my jewelry? How boring - I think at least, plus there is my website and ETSY for that. I want to involve people in decisions in marketing and creating my jewelry. I also want to talk about my other passion - dogs. I love them - all of them!!!!