Friday, March 30, 2018

I just came back from California, where I have been for the last couple of weeks to be with my father at the end of his life. My mother and all of my siblings were there with him as well, and it was a very powerful and excruciatingly sad experience. He was 90 years old and in ill health, had had an extremely full and amazing life, and died on his own terms in the way that he wanted. I don't think any of us can ask for more than that. But I am still processing it all, and I guess I probably will be for a long time. You may have noticed I've been a little absent around here recently, and now you know why. I usually try to keep my posts here kind of light and jewelry focused. But it has felt disingenuous to be posting about jewelry as if nothing was wrong, so I felt I ought to just fess up and share what's been going on. My dad was kind of an important guy in the world of wine, so for those who are interested I will change the link in my profile to one of my favorite pieces that was written about his life upon his death. It's from the @sfchronicle. Thanks so much for all of your patience with work stuff over the past few weeks. I'm back in the studio now and digging out. • • • • • • • • • • #nothingisordinary #lifeofanartist #homeinthestudio #fromwhereistand #tablascreek #centralcoast #pasorobles #abmlifeissweet #livethelittlethings #makemoments #thatsdarling #makersmovement #solopreneur #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #bedeeplyrooted


Friday, February 23, 2018

I have to tell you, I absolutely loved creating this new Spring Collection. (BTW, I know I don't show my face around here much, but this was me a couple of months ago, in the beginning of the process. Can't you just see all the designs floating around my head?) I shared some of my inspirations and the concepts behind the new work in my most recent blog post, as well as a nice photo overview of the collection as a whole. (Link in profile) And if you missed it, (and like to win stuff) I am holding a giveaway right now where you can enter to win your two favorite pieces from the new collection. Check my previous post to see how to enter! (it's the one that says giveaway πŸ˜‰ ) • • • • • • • • • • #handmade #makersmovement #mycreativebiz #homeinthestudio #inmystudio #cylcollective #abmhappylife #creativelifehappylife #calledtobecreative #lifeofanartist #creativityfound #girlboss #designermaker #creativepreneur #ourmakerlife #waketomake #thehappynow #abmlifeissweet #pursuepretty #ss18 #etsywholesale #prettylittlethings #whowhatwear #bijouxaddict #slowfashion #wellmade #craftsposure #handmadeloves #handsandhustle #vermontartist


I absolutely loved designing and making this new Spring Collection. I share some of my inspirations and the concepts behind the new work in my most recent blog post, as well as a nice photo overview of the collection as a whole. (Link in profile) And if you missed it, (and like to win stuff) I am holding a giveaway right now where you can enter to win your two favorite pieces from the new collection. Check my previous post to see how to enter! (it's the one that says giveaway πŸ˜‰ ) • • • • • • • • • • #handmade #makersmovement #mycreativebiz #homeinthestudio #inmystudio #cylcollective #abmhappylife #creativelifehappylife #calledtobecreative #lifeofanartist #creativityfound #girlboss #designermaker #creativepreneur #ourmakerlife #waketomake #thehappynow #abmlifeissweet #pursuepretty #ss18 #etsywholesale #prettylittlethings #whowhatwear #bijouxaddict #slowfashion #wellmade #craftsposure #handmadeloves #handsandhustle #vermontartist


Thursday, February 22, 2018

Now that the new Spring '18 collection has officially launched, and its time to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY! I'm giving away 2 pieces from the new collection, one for you, and one for your bestie or sister or maybe your mama! Here's how to enter: 1️⃣ Check out the new collection through the link in my profile. 2️⃣Leave a comment on this post telling me which piece you'll choose if you win, and tagging the friend you'll share your winnings with. Maybe leave a guess at what piece you think your friend would choose. It'll be fun, like the newlyweds game! See how well you know your bestie's jewelry taste! 3️⃣ Your friend can also comment and tag you back, giving you guys double the chance to win. 4️⃣ Giveaway ends this Sunday 2/25 at 10pm EST when the winning comment will be chosen by random number generator. 5️⃣ Small Print: You may enter multiple times tagging multiple friends, but please be reasonable, and don't spam your friends! International entries are welcome on this giveaway. • • • • • • • • • #handmadeisbetter #psimadethis #handmadegiveaway #bijouxaddict #makersgonnamake #beinspired #handmadelife #createmakeshare #makersgonnashare #jewelryaddict #earringsoftheday #differencemakesus #giveaway #pursuepretty #whowhatwear #styleaddict #bohemechic #simplestyle #makeyousmilestyle #musthave #prettylittlethings #ss18 #postitfortheaesthetic #thehappynow #abmlifeissweet #welovecollect #Createcultivate #handmadehappy #craftandfolk #ecoluxe


Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Spreading the love this Valentine's Day with a spontaneous flash sale! The first 10 people to use the code SHARETHELOVE will get 25% off his or her order! Offer expires after the first 10 orders, or at noon tomorrow, whichever comes first. It's a perfect day to treat yourself to that piece you've had your eye on. And like I said, this was totally spur of he moment, so tag your bestie so she won't miss out! And while you're at it, tell her something you love about her. It'll make us all feel warm and fuzzy. ❤️πŸ’•❤️πŸ’• • • • • • • • • • • • #jewelrylover #flashsale #thatsdarling #styleaddict #whowhatwear #wellmade #bijouxaddict #bohojewelry #bohochic #differencemakesus #feelfreefeed #verilymoment #theeverygirl #handsandhustle #handmadeloves #stylediary #myunicornlife #dslooking #thatauhenticfeeling #foundforaged #gatheredstyle #musthave #momentsofmine #seekthesimplicity #prettylittlethings #finditliveit #makeyousmilestyle #bohomodern #thehappynow #sharethelove


Aaaahhh! Putting yourself out there is SO hard sometimes, isn't it? I just spent part of the morning emailing potential wholesale accounts, and even though none of them have even really had a chance to respond yet, I am somehow already feeling anxious, and yucky about it. Thoughts like: "Did I present it in the right way? Are they even going to open it? Will they even like it enough to give it a second look if they do?" are running through my head. It is so emotionally stressful! I am generally pretty confident, and I love my work, and I am especially thrilled with my new spring collection, so why is this so hard? If anyone has any tactics about how to get through this process with good humor please share! Maybe I should go for a run. Or eat gummy bears on the couch with a good movie for the rest of the day. . . Thank you for letting me rant. πŸ™ It's over now. • • • • • • • • • • • #mycreativebiz #lifeofanartist #waketomake #hardthingsarehard #makersmovement #creativepreneur #creativebusiness #handmadeisbetter #riojeweler #wearethemakers #creativelife #creativelifehappylife #girlboss #ladypreneur #solopreneur #savvybusinessowner #bedeeplyrooted #wellmade #whitespacewinter #communityovercompetition #cylcollective #thisismycommunity #theeverygirl #thatsdarling #iamtheeverygirl #calledtobecreative #abmcrafty #handmadebusiness #handmade


Monday, February 12, 2018