I have been participating in the designer world a bit more recently...commenting and reading various posts.

I, like many others, aspire to supplement my income with my creations...have many happy, repeat customers and maintain recognition until my fingers can't wrap another coil!

I am enjoying the opportunity the web affords me...my jewelry has homes all over the world...I have the opportunity to connect with fellow artisans that I otherwise would never know...and most of all, I get to learn.

On a side note...

No photos of the new line...no sun...I am going to give in and give the photo box another try...fingers crossed! I have many new pieces that I very much want to list!

Update on new line...

Well, the weather here has not allowed me to produce decent pictures (no sun). I struggle to photograph my creations as it is and find that I can actually capture a little more of their beauty if I take photos in natural light.

I have a photo box and a nice camera, however, neither have granted me the talent of an actual photographer! I WILL master the photo thing...maybe if I say it a thousand times, everyday, twice a day, I will give myself enough positive reinforcement to conquer this challenge!

Thanks for your patience~

Google Analytics

How much fun is this thing! Thanks to Etsy, I can see that people visit my shop! It's fantastic...and my favorite feature is seeing which country the visitors come from...

Don't worry, analytics only provides general information. No private information is shared (like who you are)...only numbers and statistics.

I have no idea what most of it means, but I am very glad to have the opportunity to use this feature. It really makes me smile...visitors are a good thing!!!

The "Lizzie" Bracelet

A favorite project...or actually the result is a favorite! This bracelet really came together after I received the labradorite focal. It is a stunning bead and definitely inspired the palette of this bracelet.

Elements include:

The "frill" is comprised of baby white freshwater pearls, faceted London blue topaz and labradorite rondelles and petite labradorite onion cut beads...ALL individually double wrapped on vermeil head pins

That portion is strung on beading wire. I used faceted London blue topaz nuggets. After that I selected saltwater Akoya pearls (nearly 9mm in size) and pairs of 7mm faceted labradorite rondelles.

It was inspired by one of my favorite period movies...ahh...despite my willingness to admit it, I may just be a hopeless romantic!

Expanding on my web "presence", I am giving in to this idea of blogging. Hopefully this will be a beneficial step for my business.