to bead or not to bead...

Hi all! I figured a new post was long overdue. The primary reason I haven't been blogging? Procrastination and home renovations. I have figured out that the way I procrastinate from making jewelry is my new addiction, home renovations! Sometimes it's so much easier to paint a wall or pull out weeds that be creative. So I've been remodeling the bathroom and finally got the sconces up which look fab. Now it's time to put down the paintbrush and put my nose to the grindstone. I have some great events coming up in Austin which should be a blast. Hope everyone is having a great summer!

welcome to the atx

What a fabulous weekend in Austin. That city truly feels like my home away from home. I love it. Good news, you can now find my jewelry in two boutiques in Austin - Bee Hive and The Garden Room! Now I have more excuses to visit. :)

are you spoiled pink?

Pics from the Spoiled Pink jewelry designer meet and... have a cocktail. Love the support!

here comes the bride...

I had the JOY of providing jewelry for Jennifer Bates' big day! She's the first bride to sport Merrick jewelry down the aisle. To your dismay I actually wore a strand of pearls from my mom (I hadn't really developed my business yet) but if I could go back and adorn myself... watch out! Please check out the stunning couple with my marvelous mother (wearing Merrick jewelry also). So special.

Can I die and come back as Iris Apfel?

After all the times I've wondered if you can wear brown shoes with a black purse or if it really matters to wear white after Labor Day (who decided that anyway?), Iris Apfel puts me to shame. Iris, the visionary of Old World Weavers, in her own words possessed the gift for wearing "everything under the kitchen sink" and is truly iconic! She is an inspiration for us to be free from fashion rules and live within our own skin and style. So WHO CARES, wear what you want. Be daring in your choices and have fun with it. "In the right tonality I never met a color I didn't like." "What the hell. If they don't fit, I'll make pillows." "Controlled Baroque, that's me." -Iris Apfel "Either be a work of art or wear a work of art." - Oscar Wilde

don't leave the cooking to the men...

Well, I survived my first fashion show! (even though I was about to throw my 4" booties out the window) The PIN Show has now come and gone. What an experience. I'd have to say my jewelry has been exposed to a whole new genre and I gained some essential work experiences and opportunities for the future. I was even interviewed by the CW News. Note to self: work on not sounds like a mumbling idiot. Dallas here I come! Now I can focus on my two favorite seasons SPRING and SUMMER! Yay color palette! Can't wait to get my hands on more coral, pearls and nautical themed baubles. Divine. P.s - Here's what happens if I let Ryan cook. Ryan's version of a salad. What is that?

my business partner

My buddy Maximus sat on my work table for about an hour watching me work on a necklace. I think he knows that the jewelry buys the FOOD FOOD FOOD.