My Right Brain

Sneak Peek - Trunk Show Goodies

I am really excited for tomorrow, and even though I didn't meet my goal of making 100 new pieces, I did bust out 84 (which is victory enough for me).  I made a ton of necklaces, all my favorite earrings, cute little manzanita jewelry trees, and lots and lots of gold bling.  Prices are wholesale, (hershey) kisses are free, and if you time it right - you might meet a cute baby :)

As a reminder the show is being held at: Artworks Studio & Classroom - 600 N. Larchmont Blvd, LA CA 90004 and we will be open from 4pm - 8pm.  Hope you will be able to stop by and say hello :).   

Working Away

Sorry for the radio silence, but when it rains it pours. Things should be back to normal after this week (and I have so much to share) so hopefully it will have been worth the wait.

Part of why I have been so busy is because I am prepping for this weekend's pre-Valentines Day trunk show (info below).  This is the first time I have given any love to my jewelry since HML made her arrival, so I wanted to really give an extra push towards producing new pieces, updating some favorites, and making a ton of best sellers.  My goal is to have 100 new pieces and I am almost there (fingers crossed).  The day should be really fun, and if you are in the neighborhood you should absolutely stop by. 

I am one of six vendors this weekend, and honored to be in such amazing company; La Mer Watches, Type-A Calligraphy, Besotted Brand , Ingredients Designs, and Sucresal.

Hope to see you then!

THE SEARCH: DIY Projects {2012 New Year's Resolution Style}

This week is all about starting 2012 on the right foot and how this year is going to be different than all other years - wait, is this the new Passover?   Since I love making resolutions and I aim to increase my craftiness in 2012, below is a collection of projects that I hope will motivate and inspire me (and you).  This post will serve as a reference throughout the year and if I make one thing, I consider that a job well done in the craft department (it's all about exceeding expectations :).
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KL and I are starting the tradition of making a holiday ornament every year, and this looks like a fun way to create something special and kinda fancy (and this or this and of course this for gift wrapping).

Ahhh, the magic of freezer paper - so many potential uses for this awesome technique.

I use bakers twine for my jewelry packaging and I will absolutely be making this - LOVE IT!

Since my niece made me my new favorite bracelet, I was thinking about spending an afternoon doing this and rocking her world :).  I also might experiment with this, this, or do my best to recreate these.

Who says DIY can't be edible - I will need no excuse to make these sometime this year - YUM!

These cards seem like a fun way to reuse extra fabric or paper scraps (perfect for any occasion, not just the holidays).

I may need to host a few parties in 2012 (YAY for celebrations) these, this and this would be AWESOME party decorations and extra special touches! 

Glass jar typography projects will absolutely be making an appearance in 2012, I can already think of so many ways to make these more memorable.

This might be the perfect housewarming gift, and this a great hostess gift - both so cute :)

I might be getting ahead of myself, but I am bookmarking this to make for HML when she is old enough to have her own collection of necklaces (aIthough I will probably use foam board opposed to wood).

Should I be motivated and take up a new hobby in 2012 I want to learn how to make this because it is so beautiful (this will be my back up, since it seems like much less of a commitment).

Someone will be receiving a prize ribbon this year for sure!

THE SEARCH: Gift Wrapping Holiday Inspiration

Any holiday that revolves around food is automatically a favorite of mine, but Thanksgiving is extra special because it kicks off the winter holiday season.  Even in sunny Los Angeles I adore the (hypothetical) cold weather, holiday shopping sales, warm festive drinks, decorations, and spirit of community. 

For those of us feeling motivated below is a little holiday gift wrapping inspiration to spice up your gingerbread latte.  It's wrong to judge a book by it's cover, but it's perfectly acceptable to judge a gift by it's wrapping (unless it's in a garbage bag of course :).  Follow my Pretty Packaging board for more.

Colette Paperie

You know how much I love all things paper, and Colette Paperie has stolen my heart (a card with great humor always gets me).  This would be THE BEST way share exciting news with a new Grandma.