Slogging through the Studio Redo

1 09 2008

Sorry I haven’t posted anything in a while!

I’ve been busily re-doing the room that serves as my studio/office/storage/whathaveyou so everything’s been in turmoil.  I’m pleased to report that things are coming together.  And I should have pictures of my redone studio/office/storage/whathaveyou eventually – once I get my artwork framed and hung and the chalkboard wall painted and the kids’ art table in… ok, so that’ll be about Christmas.

In the meantime, I’m hoping to get back to jewelry work this week as my older daughter goes off to preschool (how can she be OLD enough?!!!) for the first time Tuesday… so stay tuned!





It’s Up!

14 04 2008

The new and improved website design that is!  There are still a couple of tweaks I’m working out but it’s my hope that folks’ll find this a lot more user friendly…

The new site features:

  • A much lighter and brighter look!
  • FAR less scrolling!!
  • Categories that make more sense!
  • Links on the left instead of the right for easier use by people with smaller screen resolutions!
  • Date of latest update so folks can see if it’s been updated since they were last there!
  • A gallery of custom and favorite sold pieces
  • Useful items for sale that weren’t on there before such as earring backs, necklace extenders, plain sterling chains, leather cords, and anti-tarnish tabs!
  • New SALE page!

What am I hoping to add down the road?  Well, I’d love to add a search feature but I’m finding that the coding for that is a bit above my ability at this point.  I will also be adding lots and lots of information about various metaphysical properties of the semiprecious stones I use because, basically, *I* find it interesting!  (Which is why I’d love a search feature – because then one could read about fluorite, say, and then search for jewelry with fluorite in it!)  Obviously, new jewelry will be added, various sales will come and go, the jewelry offerings will change seasonally and…

I’m also committing (with the exception of the week in which I’ll be in the hospital) of updating the website once every week to ten days!  I really am.  I’ve got a calendar all mapped out.

So!  Check out the new and improved website.  Let me know if you find any glitches or if there is any feature *you’d* like to see added!  Here’s hoping for the best!





Let’s start this thing off right!

20 03 2008

With some brand new jewelry!

Sterling and amethyst dazzle in these earring dangles – they’ll be joined by sterling silver earwires!

The design of these earrings was created by Corra at DeCor’s Handmades and is based on Chinese knots that are traditionally tied in cord. She’s done amazing work adapting Chinese knotwork to wire! You can also see several other variations on these earrings on Corra’s blog – other people’s interpretations on the same theme. Want to try them yourself? Corra has a tutorial at Etsy if you’re interested!

Upcoming Events

The last pre-baby show is rapidly approaching – one week from tomorrow!

What: Newington Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase

When: last Saturday in March, 10 am – 4 p.m.

Where: Newington High School Gymnasium, 605 Willard Avenue, Newington, Connecticut

Come join us!