Just updated my Etsy shop! Mosey on over and check out the new spring and summer collections!
New piece from the Timeless Collection.
Solid silver necklace from the Field Notes Collection

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I got the chance to go to the New York International Gift Fair this week- what a beast that show is- I bet I only saw 25% of it, if that! I went up with my awesome mother in law and my good friend Allison of Tigerlilly. We had a blast and were blown away by the amount of beautiful things we saw! While we were there, we, of course, had to get some NY style pizza- it was soooooo good! As I write this my legs are still sore from all the walking and bus riding we did, but it was definitely worth it!
:o)

So in keeping with my New Year's resolution of having more fun, I dropped everything, scooped up one of my BFF's in Philly and ran up to New York City for a night of wine and music!
We had a great time and got to see the amazing John Forte play at the City Winery. He had invited me earlier in the week to come and see him perform the song that he had written, inspired by one of my paintings. (For that story click here!) Obviously, I was super excited to see him play it live and was floored by the whole experience. Having only heard a studio version- which was haunting and beautiful, it was crazy to see it played live, not just by John but by his whole band. For lack of a better word, they jammed the hell out of it! It was so fun to see the band and the audience vibing and getting into it. Witnessing what started out as a very private and personal artistic exchange, being shared with a bunch of other folks was really a beautiful and inspiring experience!

Thanks John! xoxo

By the way, the City Winery is an amazing place to eat drink and see some live music! Go if you get the chance!

So, I've been busy cooking up some new designs and have finally taken the time to snap a few photos to share with you! I love these new draped copper necklaces I started making this winter- they seem kind of elegant and rustic at the same time!
They make really amazing statement choker-esque necklaces (I think it would look gorgeous with a black strapless cocktail dress) or they can be worn casually- long and dangley over a simple tee.

Happy New Year!
I love this little period of time- after the holidays and before everyone goes back to work, and the new year starts. I get to spend time with family and friends, eat myself silly and treat myself to some well earned relaxation. I also indulge myself in ruminating about the past year, gauging if I've attained the personal goals I've set the previous new year. Luckily this year I have.

Each year I challenge myself both personally and professionally to

a) have more fun than the previous year
and
b) do things that scares me

I know it might seem simple, but in this day and age, in order to keep all the bills paid and the all ducks in a row, most of us are forced to work our little patooties off, leaving little time for fun and games. Fortunately, my work allows me to travel and visit cool places. More times than not, on those travels, I've been lucky enough to have good friends who are kind enough to take me in for a spell! So the fun part of my resolutions was easier to achieve than I thought it would be. (I'm in the process of planning some future trips, so if you're in the mood for travel or a visit, hit me up!) As far as the scary part goes, I've managed to take some risks this past year on some business decisions- let's hope they'll pay off in the future. (fingers crossed... stay tuned!)

Anyhoo, I hope everyone is as excited for the new year as I am!
Cheers and hugs to you all!

If you didn't get a chance to shop any of the shows I participated in this holiday season, fear not, I just delivered a bunch of pieces to .925 The Silver Store in Fells Point!
*Secret*
I've been making some NEW silver pieces, which the Silver Store is now carrying, so if you wanna see them, you'll just have to stop by and check them out!