working, working

I’ve gotten a few things done the past few days – since my show last weekend was rained out, I stayed at home and got some new pieces made. Unfortunately, the weather was so bad I wasnt, able to photograph anything until today (you can see the new pieces on flickr).  I also have some design ideas rumbling around in the back of my head – I may need to do some research this weekend at Intergem ( I received a bunch of free passes!). I’m also looking for one or two more holiday shows, since I have some free time on my hands, so I need to come up with some holiday designs. It’s hard for me to think of designs and using specific colors, but I have some pretty green onyx beads I bought last year and lots of pearls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a couple of the new designs!

busy day

Since I now have some time on my hands and I was actually at home today, I thought that I should get around to stocking my etsy shop, since the website is now up and running. I posted some earrings to the shop (finally got some bridal pieces online) and wrote up and sorted forthcoming designs. I also tidied up my workspace a little and did a custom order and started a project to refresh a pair of earrings for a friend.

I also have some designs in my head, so I may sit back down at the workspace – my best designing happens late at night!

new show

Participated in a new show yesterday – Homegrown: Manayunk’s Fall Festival. It was quite a day, I arrived in Manayunk at 7:14 am, thinking we had to been in by 7:30, and discovered I was the first vendor there – they were still towing cars off of Grape Street so that vendors could set up. Got everything set up and met my neighbors and then the rain started.    

Grape St. after the rain

Enjoyed the afternoon, the weather cooperated for the most part, except for occasional gust of wind.  My neighbor Trish had these great silk-screened t-shirts, so we negotiated a trade at the end of the day. Trish had been eyeing these fun green glass and citrine earrings, and I wanted all of her shirts, so we both got what we wanted!

t-shirt and scarf by Trish Siembora

 

 

 

 

My next show is the Fall Festival & Craft Show in Haddonfield, NJ, on Saturday, October 17th – see you there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

updating

Nothing really exciting today. Spent some time on Facebook and email, making the announcement about the website launch. I also updated my shop announcement on etsy, so now I have to start posting new items to the shop. I also have to repack my vendor supplies for Saturday’s show in Manayunk.

If you’re in the Philly area on Saturday, this is a new show  – Homegrown: Manayunk’s Fall Festival –  ”The festival is a family-oriented, day-long party along Main Street, including sidewalk sales at which “homegrown” merchants will display their locally-produced items, organic foods, prepared dishes (featuring locally-grown ingredients), and environment-friendly “green” and recycled products.”  There will be music performances all day, as well as vendors, the great shops along Main Street, and of course the Farmer’s Market.

Manayunk's Fall Festival

summer overview

Once again, I let some time pass – actually almost the entire summer! To make it short and sweet, I did some craft shows, bought beads at Bead Fest and Intergem, found someone to work on my website design and re-organized my workspace.

beads from Bead Fest

 

 Now that we’re up to date: had a great day this past Sunday at the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts, and tonight was the launch of my newly revitalized website!

The website was designed by Tiffany of  by Masselyn. She did a wonderful job of taking my rough idea and making it look just as I imagined – elegant and unfussy. She took my existing logo and blended everything into a smooth, seamless website, so please visit and look at other work she’s created. Tiffany is a fellow shop owner on etsy, so check out her website when you need graphic design work.

 

 

Next up: I will be showing my jewelry at a new show: Homegrown: Manayunk’s Fall Festival. It is an outdoor show in downtown Manayunk and the Bacon Brothers will be there, as well as all kinds of locally made and eco-friendly products. The date is this Saturday, the 10th, from 11-5. Hope to see you there!