This past weekend’s trip to west Texas was a success. I was only $5 shy of my goal of $500 so I can’t complain! The weather was gorgeous … chilly but sunny and clear. I love the adobe structures of the southwest along with the colors, patterns and designs. It’s a very pleasant place to visit.
We stayed with my friend’s sister so a huge THANKS for MK! I did have an opportunity to fix a good meal for her, and about 10 of her family and friends! Hope they all enjoyed the good, the wine and the company. I certainly enjoyed myself.
Almost all of the chunky items sold. I’m glad I have a picture of one below. That one along with a companion piece was among the first to go. I came home several pounds lighter! ;D
I did several other pieces that, while not exactly chunky, are bulky enough they would translate into chunky, but they didn’t sell. One particular piece I was happy to bring home because I did not have time to photograph the thing before leaving. Now I get to sell it directly, which always gives me more pleasure than selling to retailers.
I love cluster pieces … and this one was inspired by a beautifully feminine garment designed by Michael Kors and advertised in February’s InStyle magazine. Over 300 freshwater pearls each individually wrapped onto a sterling silver chain. My right hand cramped two days later and the cramps lasted for days! But a beautiful piece is worth the pain! The lavender and warm green will go with so many of the offerings for Spring of ’08! And the earrings are fun.
I need to find one of my books on costume jewelry. There’s an interesting history of costume jewelry tied with the economy of the times of its birth I think will inspire all my fellow artisan jewelry designers and crafters! If not inspire, at least provide a measure of assurance that we will still be around for a very long time. Next post ….
We stayed with my friend’s sister so a huge THANKS for MK! I did have an opportunity to fix a good meal for her, and about 10 of her family and friends! Hope they all enjoyed the good, the wine and the company. I certainly enjoyed myself.
Almost all of the chunky items sold. I’m glad I have a picture of one below. That one along with a companion piece was among the first to go. I came home several pounds lighter! ;D
I did several other pieces that, while not exactly chunky, are bulky enough they would translate into chunky, but they didn’t sell. One particular piece I was happy to bring home because I did not have time to photograph the thing before leaving. Now I get to sell it directly, which always gives me more pleasure than selling to retailers.
I love cluster pieces … and this one was inspired by a beautifully feminine garment designed by Michael Kors and advertised in February’s InStyle magazine. Over 300 freshwater pearls each individually wrapped onto a sterling silver chain. My right hand cramped two days later and the cramps lasted for days! But a beautiful piece is worth the pain! The lavender and warm green will go with so many of the offerings for Spring of ’08! And the earrings are fun.I need to find one of my books on costume jewelry. There’s an interesting history of costume jewelry tied with the economy of the times of its birth I think will inspire all my fellow artisan jewelry designers and crafters! If not inspire, at least provide a measure of assurance that we will still be around for a very long time. Next post ….
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