Lately, I haven't been spending as much time as usual designing new earrings. When I have had time to work on my jewelry, I've been working on a few pieces that one of my coworkers commissioned. However, as I was watching TV the other day (something I've been doing less and less recently), I was playing around with a piece of square wire and came up with this - the ReLoop Earrings! The purple spheres at the bottom are freshwater pearls. I love the flow of the loops on these! These are currently available in my Etsy shop.
March 31, 2009
March 27, 2009
Interview with Deb, Fused Glass Diva of Artistic Flair
Who are you and why should we care?
I'm Deb DiSalvo of Artistic Flair and I am a self-taught fused glass artist. You should definitely care because my things are FABULOUS, fun and I always have something a girl (or boy) cannot live without!
How do you plan to take over the world with your creations?
One buyer at a time, baby!
If you had to be on one reality TV show, which one would it be and why?
Rock of Love, of course. To get a chance to fight with other nasty skanks over a has-been, balding, nasty Brett Michaels - eeeewwwwww! You do know I'm kidding, right?!?!
Describe one of your prized possessions.
Well, since my son IS my possession until he's 18, yeah, he's my pride and joy! We went through alot to bring him into this world and he just completes me!
Taking the characteristics of different animals, describe your ideal hybrid pet. What would you name it?
OK (no offense to all you pet owners), but honestly, I am not a pet person. Yes, we have our lovely cat, Stella - she is the first pet we ever got and although I lover her dearly and she IS beautiful - If I could just invent a cat that doesn't sh*t or shed.........then, life would be grand! Oh, and then I would name her Tahlula, after one of my favorite childhood movies "Bugsy Malone".
Answer the following statements, for each category, in such a way that it expresses the diversity of your tastes:
a. Music: I like Rush, but I also like Carly Simon.
b. Movies: I like Pulp Fiction, but I also like Somewhere in Time.
c. Food: I like crablegs, but I also like twizzlers. (jeez....that was a hard one to find diversity with crablegs!)
Where have all the cowboys gone?
I married my cowboy! YEEHAW!
(and now I can't get that song out of my head!!!)
I married my cowboy! YEEHAW!
(and now I can't get that song out of my head!!!)
March 25, 2009
England in Accidental Black and White
I took this photo when I first arrived in England. Even though it's not black and white, it sure looks like it!
March 16, 2009
Interview with TsuruBride, creator of the handbag menagerie
Who are you and why should we care?
I am TsuruBride and I make adorable, metallic leather accessories. You
should totally care, since if you're ever feeling down my products always make
people smile, and who doesn't like smiling? Except for mean, bitter people, but
they're horrible at accessorizing anyway. Oh, maybe that's why they're
bitter....
How do you plan to take over the world with your creations?
My evil plan consists of an abundance of cuteness. With each creation I
melt more and more hearts, until eventually, all that left is warm, mushy
feelings, and I swoop in for the kill! Victory will be mine!
If you had to be on one reality TV show, which one would it be and why?
Has to be Project Runway! I'm obsessed with that show as it is, and with
my background in fashion design it just makes sense. Plus it's one of the least
embarrassing reality shows, and I'd like to hold onto my dignity as long as I
can.
Describe one of your prized possessions.
Warning: I'm about to get all sentimental here....
I was trying to pick something like my grandmother's cameo or knick knacks
I've collected from my travels, perhaps my sewing machine. But then I thought
about what if the house burned down, what would I try and take with me, and the
answer was easy - my husband. Now part of this is that my husband has started
over in life many times and doesn't have a lot sentimental attachment to
objects, and this has definitely rubbed off on me. As well, if I had to start
over in life, I feel like as long as my husband was along for the ride, I'd be
OK. And I think he'd be OK with the label of "possession", as long as I was his
possession as well.
Taking the characteristics of different animals, describe your ideal
hybrid pet. What would you name it?
I'd take the short stubby legs of a dachshund, my cat's ears and her
purring, an elephants trunk, and some whale's fins. Oooooo.. I would totally
mix in some robot action as well. I would name him Fluffy. I like the idea of
having a really generic name for an oddball. This, by the way, is going to be
in my new line of purses. LOL!
Answer the following statements, for each category, in such a way that it expresses the diversity of your tastes:
a. Music: I like The Decemberists, but I also like Bettye Swann.
b. Movies: I like The Philadelphia Story, but I also like Ironman.
c. Food: I like chocolate, but I also like sushi.
When you close your eyes, do you dream about Night Ranger?
No, but I do dream of Knight Rider.... mmmmm..... oh KITT, you sexy
beast of a car.....
March 14, 2009
Steampunk Contest at Catherinette
've been an admirer of the steampunk jewelry by Catherinette for some time now. They make the most amazing rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings. Steampunk is enjoying a surge in popularity right now, and I can understand why. The innovation involved in creating pieces that use "industrial" type objects in such an intricate and beautiful way is certainly impressive. Anyway, Catherinette is currently running a contest, on their blog, in which a piece of jewelry is to be given away in March and April. In these trying economic times, this is a great way to get a fabulous piece of jewelry, for free, that will definitely turn heads. Personally, I'm in love with the Artifact Steamed ring, pictured above. The craftsmanship that is apparent in their pieces is remarkable. You can find Catherinette's jewelry either on their Etsy site or their Artfire site.
March 08, 2009
Giveaway III: Paloma Earrings
I'm giving away, to one of my
fabulous readers, the above earrings entitled "Paloma." These cool earrings feature a terra cotta colored jasper with green
veining that creates a beautiful effect. The shape is a rounded
rectangle, like a pillow. Dangling from this beauty of a stone is a
lovely green and purple striped open-winged butterfly. These earrings
would be great for any occasion.
To enter, please go to my online store at Etsy and then leave a comment on this blog entry telling me what your favorite item is. You may receive one extra entry into this contest by blogging about this contest on your own blog. Just make sure to send me the link to your blog where I may see your entry about this giveaway.
The entry period will last for a month. On April 8, I will randomly draw the name of the winner. Her/his name will be posted here. Your entry must be received by 11:59 Eastern Daylight Time on October 11, 2008. Also, if you enter, please make sure I have your email address so that I may email you if you win. If I do not receive a reply from the winner within one week, a new winner will be chosen.
I will ship internationally. However, I can only track orders within the United States.
March 06, 2009
Notcotting
I'm so thrilled! I managed to get my MRI earrings featured on notcot.org, one of my favorite blogs! They do a fabulous job of collecting all sorts of amazing ideas, designs, and items in one place. I highly recommend checking Notcot out.
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