Treasuries

Check out these 2 fabulous treasuries that some kind etsy sellers put me in! I especially like the Metallic Blue treasury!

And this Color Treasury is a lot of fun! 

Happy Monday everybody!

Friday already???

Oh my... where did the week go?? I've been busy in the studio making some new work and putting the final touches on my wholesale catalog. Here are a few sneak peeks:

Dandelion pendants. Enamel on copper, various sizes.

Graffiti Drop pendants. Enamel on copper.

Graffiti Rounds. Enamel on copper. New surgical steel kidney shaped wires. I love these because the enamel piece dangles lower and has more movement.

Happy Friday everyone!

M.I.A. Showed me up!

I don't need to discuss that crazy outfit- (was it some sort of maternity bikini? ladybug inspired?) but we do need to discuss just how M.I.A. rocked it at the Grammy's last night. Not only is she 9 months pregnant- last night was her DUE DATE. And she was on stage wiggling around and performing. I feel like a total loser now for all the complaining I do, and I'm only 4.5 months! I thought she was going to jiggle that baby out right on stage with Jay-Z! At first I was like "she must be like 25, ahhh, of course she can still shake it at 9 months. " Being a bit older I took that as my comfort for why I am not out shaking my thing or even staying up past 9:30- but wait... she's 31, gasp! Mr. Dandelion says she's my competition now and I better suck it up and get to work. Friends, I think I got whipped last last night... now where is my giant maternity pillow, I need a nap... :)

Crafts & Kisses!

Looking for some handmade Valentines for your Valentine??? Head to D.C. on Sunday Feb. 8th and shop some of D.C.'s finest crafters. There will be a kissing booth, tons of handmade lovelies for your sweetheart and goodie bags for the first 50 shoppers! To preview the vendor list go here. I will be flying south to shop and help out my partner in craft this chickadee, hope to see you there!

Valentine Sale!

image courtesy of bluebuddies.com

Free shipping on all orders between now and V-day when you use the code "heart."
Your shipping will be refunded to you after checkout, or I can send you an adjusted paypal receipt. When will etsy get it together to allow promo codes??? Give a little handmade "sumpin-sumpin" to your sweetheart this year! Please order by Feb. 11th to ensure V-day delivery.

Be My Valentine!

Yesterday when chatting with my partner in craft this chickadee, I realized I hadn't made anything that was Valentine's Day related. Last year I had the "I Gave You my Heart" anatomically correct metal heart pendants. The year before I had the copper and paper hearts, and I can't remember back to the year before that. So I hoped down to the studio and whipped out this little series just for kicks. I may be a little late, considering it is Feb. 3rd already, but who can resist red and pink cherry blossoms and lace? I even attempted some "romance" themed photography! These lovelies are posted in the shop today, order by Feb. 11th to ensure delivery.

Have you Heard???

Orla Kiely has designed a home goods collection for Target! I seem to be one of the last to know, what with all the buzz on design blogs, but I am still excited! Orla Kiely is one of my favorite designers, I first happened upon her bags through a friend and then was delighted when my favorite Baltimore boutique Doubledutch started carrying her. I am now a proud owner of 2 bags, 1 wallet and 1 umbrella- all in her signature stem pattern. 2 years ago while in London, I got the chance to visit her flagship shop in Covent Garden. It was heaven. Everything was careful considered and designed, right down to her receipts which printed out with her stem pattern. Sigh. Her work isn't cheap, bags are $180 and up, but in my opinion that laminated fabric is rugged and well worth the investment. So I was really curious about her line for Target, while not in my favorite stem patterns, the pears are very cute, and all the items still have that "Orla" feel to them. The line hit the stores yesterday, I hoping to swing by today and check it out.