tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245765442024-03-13T02:20:08.495-04:00JMC DesignsBeautiful, unique handcrafted jewelry by JulieUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-38317171303315423832009-05-10T01:05:00.004-04:002009-05-10T01:25:06.255-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >My experiments continue ...</span><br /><br />I made a few pieces that I needed to photograph and I found a delightfully willing model in my friend at brunch! The cafe where we met had a nice lounge-y vibe with nice music playing in the background. Brunch must be my favorite meal, as I always look forward to it! Anyway, here are the results (descriptions to follow)!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy7OWDA_BmX56M7NS1G45FvXCXc72Sg3o5p40x8MY4OtsRMsVR7XB5-JGggt9BOLpVD-TbT2trcDmjPXbV_sqW2ZiJ7WmNtz7BsScqNLUi12BoELfDykHUpOBX4pmAJbpPzJ-3g/s1600-h/IMG_9273.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy7OWDA_BmX56M7NS1G45FvXCXc72Sg3o5p40x8MY4OtsRMsVR7XB5-JGggt9BOLpVD-TbT2trcDmjPXbV_sqW2ZiJ7WmNtz7BsScqNLUi12BoELfDykHUpOBX4pmAJbpPzJ-3g/s320/IMG_9273.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334058927640116994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFi3AsaRk-arZ5B8lzv9eO97tUj0Z9cJV8rYJshlstQPT4WloFnzOQPJfMYtIadtr9oy_0gYrg8BN8CqVFait2DuCWifhdFZLSxhCDuh5r_qrPs2eON6zz5J5BdEjRb9b9vO2wA/s1600-h/IMG_9282.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFi3AsaRk-arZ5B8lzv9eO97tUj0Z9cJV8rYJshlstQPT4WloFnzOQPJfMYtIadtr9oy_0gYrg8BN8CqVFait2DuCWifhdFZLSxhCDuh5r_qrPs2eON6zz5J5BdEjRb9b9vO2wA/s320/IMG_9282.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334058927086382178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSVOnpZOs_2dMH_XzoQVUK0A_zbKxvC2xvcdaUNWAKZE-KNf1a2sq8fj3e6clc5UxCElweGGCLOaQTb67ujGzuhmuCIbIJAZLPiXI2qnmnp_wWYRZ4tiseB2cQmxBmKMkXkMWdQ/s1600-h/IMG_9278.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSVOnpZOs_2dMH_XzoQVUK0A_zbKxvC2xvcdaUNWAKZE-KNf1a2sq8fj3e6clc5UxCElweGGCLOaQTb67ujGzuhmuCIbIJAZLPiXI2qnmnp_wWYRZ4tiseB2cQmxBmKMkXkMWdQ/s320/IMG_9278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334061800995870850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxf3D06fRQa_MNgICabBfQs4oG-x7b7vQZF0iYIftREZii7koiYjLjo8AYg1P2s2ARX_OGXxl50jxgx4vmPZd3hHZx9s5Z944ulNHX5gsY7lO-ud4xACGv2LDeNF5T8uXo0CO1Q/s1600-h/IMG_9279.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxf3D06fRQa_MNgICabBfQs4oG-x7b7vQZF0iYIftREZii7koiYjLjo8AYg1P2s2ARX_OGXxl50jxgx4vmPZd3hHZx9s5Z944ulNHX5gsY7lO-ud4xACGv2LDeNF5T8uXo0CO1Q/s320/IMG_9279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334058932131196226" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-56529615134980260412008-05-28T20:15:00.006-04:002008-12-14T17:39:19.322-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >May Flower</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pashmi and I are trying to get back into our creative groove. It has been a looooooonnng winter in terms of productivity. Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend and the extra day off certainly facilitated a re-awakening!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />My latest - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wildflower </span>- Necklace made with my favorite beads, pietersite, and gorgeously crimson ceramic round beads wrapped in tarnish-resistant copper. The focal is a handmade ceramic piece, framed (in back) and wrapped in copper. Approx. 16"L, $65.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8lWRDbLlv5EnuFViWM9XmgA-7UWlO_Ssyvbd1jXJcg4EW0_HNo-908cRIMwn3y9Od5YA_AGHR4npS5y8dbNDabYd3-KhbniYToNoyMG5n6oVa9Jk7Xx-MaSE6Q4UfQgPLlmruA/s1600-h/mauve3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8lWRDbLlv5EnuFViWM9XmgA-7UWlO_Ssyvbd1jXJcg4EW0_HNo-908cRIMwn3y9Od5YA_AGHR4npS5y8dbNDabYd3-KhbniYToNoyMG5n6oVa9Jk7Xx-MaSE6Q4UfQgPLlmruA/s320/mauve3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205591088085271506" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-61289069644919075762008-03-21T17:47:00.005-04:002008-12-14T17:39:19.508-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Wow, is it Spring, already?</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I must come out of my hibernated state. Slowly now, stretch, touch the toes, do the horse stance and most importantly ... Breathe!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />This past Winter has been eventful. Let's see: Getting laid off (ugh), Getting hired at the end of the same week (yay!), holiday jewelry sales, re-learning the Broadsword form for the Lunar New Year demo, going to China for 2 weeks (wow), learning the 2-person stick form, planning the usual Lunar New Year dinners, giving the Broadsword demo and finally hitting the ground running at my new job, suffering through a sinus infection! Jet lag? What jet lag? Whew!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Something to jump start my jewelry season: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spring in Amethyst</span> (commissioned by Sifu)<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwjsIDXpIX18MsLBUG384fUMCduksUwnh6gCuF5RhXStM5JSI5Ikj-AbKAtDTmLWCvoKsI_jbsf7fyplIIiQT7aKIn8xopzSAbddG1mXntOMgyWJ4DKJQn6BUTFrZBc8cW-Ctwg/s1600-h/spring+in+amethyst+set2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwjsIDXpIX18MsLBUG384fUMCduksUwnh6gCuF5RhXStM5JSI5Ikj-AbKAtDTmLWCvoKsI_jbsf7fyplIIiQT7aKIn8xopzSAbddG1mXntOMgyWJ4DKJQn6BUTFrZBc8cW-Ctwg/s320/spring+in+amethyst+set2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180318700011237986" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-69561005785078878602007-12-15T22:51:00.001-05:002007-12-15T22:55:30.419-05:00<div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We've finished our Holiday Sales, but you can still contact us to see what items we still have on hand for those last-minute gifts! <span style="font-weight: bold;">There's still time!</span> </span><br /><br /><embed src="http://widget-c4.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=936748722503962052&site=widget-c4.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&ad=0&id=936748722503962052&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c4.slide.com/p1/936748722503962052/bb_t043_v000_a000_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&ad=0&id=936748722503962052&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c4.slide.com/p2/936748722503962052/bb_t043_v000_a000_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&amp;ad=0&amp;id=936748722503962052&amp;map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c4.slide.com/m/936748722503962052/bb_t043_v000_a000_f00/images/xslide9_1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-82756338771999611032007-12-04T23:57:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:39:19.710-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">Autumn Harvest</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This necklace was harvested just in time! Beautiful, bountiful semi-precious gemstones (carnelian, pietersite, riverstone, tibetan red agate) framed by a handmade copper frame and strung on a copper chain of picture jasper beads! Please do refer to the Links section for gemstone lore! Handmade copper clasp, approx. 21"L perfect for wearing over a turtleneck sweater. $60.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxubbsrQZ0XsHugOrBF8kt3y_Od3BhiREVMGJWwMEYiwEJv7LLxABAtTV5SVwiGydyrsP5Qr2jz8eCOry6iYjYMwXfmjbDvs5EulUIdBlLUd9hLa_UjacCgnZVjUVms9rjo8AaQ/s1600-h/autumn+harvest2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxubbsrQZ0XsHugOrBF8kt3y_Od3BhiREVMGJWwMEYiwEJv7LLxABAtTV5SVwiGydyrsP5Qr2jz8eCOry6iYjYMwXfmjbDvs5EulUIdBlLUd9hLa_UjacCgnZVjUVms9rjo8AaQ/s320/autumn+harvest2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140349712057033954" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-88944283764302212112007-11-25T14:04:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:39:20.104-05:00<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mas de Verdes</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I've been on a green kick lately - this seems to be a new attraction for me! Two new sets with gorgeous <a href="http://www.crystalsandjewelry.com/metaphysicalproperties_c.html">chrysoprase</a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> <span style="font-size:78%;">(click here to link to mineral database, scroll down alphabetical listing)</span>, one in silver and one in copper:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bohemian Queen</span> (copper) - Bracelet, approx. 7.25"L, $30 and Earrings, approx. 1.25"L, $18</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wNfDf6rsOnLdULEPnovnqUUT4i7iFCidpAzFMntwesgpB__3rgQUpTxfSl74iwtOPYtGVmkVGQ9Y-V6A-QjxpOiw-jEVQwZkpIi16ZeT6clfv7zYEOs4hQNutvP75PW4g1ZhGQ/s1600-h/bohemian+queen+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wNfDf6rsOnLdULEPnovnqUUT4i7iFCidpAzFMntwesgpB__3rgQUpTxfSl74iwtOPYtGVmkVGQ9Y-V6A-QjxpOiw-jEVQwZkpIi16ZeT6clfv7zYEOs4hQNutvP75PW4g1ZhGQ/s400/bohemian+queen+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136857275577831186" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Green with Envy</span> (sterling silver) - Bracelet, 7"L, $35 and Earrings, approx. 1.25"L, $20<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDW5cHEM3uE_7Fo3klwUMqKNTVkGLNrDybw3z5F1vrRsoGqN7PyevdJSTP3YcEiuE2qE2zFvXugKIonaVfd1wGgJGz1cKZdWs1MtOhf_XH3ybXG6Z80L9780XEkMxVw625Kvth-Q/s1600-h/green+with+envy+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDW5cHEM3uE_7Fo3klwUMqKNTVkGLNrDybw3z5F1vrRsoGqN7PyevdJSTP3YcEiuE2qE2zFvXugKIonaVfd1wGgJGz1cKZdWs1MtOhf_XH3ybXG6Z80L9780XEkMxVw625Kvth-Q/s400/green+with+envy+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136857275577831170" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-8652121770822108072007-11-23T00:09:00.001-05:002008-12-14T17:39:20.477-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2wYXozmqO1E861eAUj-INUQa_X6E799FMjBZGLKHFGf2DPymDEOg5zRhb39HQSGsH7ZNyGHpJg0dladvLBOy0S-1xWkjNPyNq26d6fzkzEVqJ03vg0tWNkILjYImVa4iIeSsrQ/s1600-h/sales+flyer+for+blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2wYXozmqO1E861eAUj-INUQa_X6E799FMjBZGLKHFGf2DPymDEOg5zRhb39HQSGsH7ZNyGHpJg0dladvLBOy0S-1xWkjNPyNq26d6fzkzEVqJ03vg0tWNkILjYImVa4iIeSsrQ/s400/sales+flyer+for+blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135898604517625394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Dates: TWO Saturdays, December 8 & 15, 2007</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Time: 11:00A - 2:30P</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Place: Chu Tai Chi studio, 156 West 44th Street (between 6th Ave & Broadway)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Ring Buzzer "Tai Chi"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Sorry - No credit cards</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Tell Your Friends!</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-38962730395804356462007-11-22T22:02:00.000-05:002007-11-22T22:41:13.486-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Gallery of Sample Selection of Handmade Jewelry Available at Holiday Jewelry Sale!</span><br /><br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-f4.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; 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These are all, oddly enough, in the green family. <br /><br />Beautiful lampwork beads and sterling silver, approx. size 6 - $25 each.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMcxzMTh9J7JPaUhIb4CllsE9Ouj6kZpNWGlMLlsP9ADKeLkl4psTNzKpxq27wyGMWV7XQZgXn-LTFulw_aBe2EidhEGdKqA-T3_2jw9EyKabKsgBWPDdZYd-GaTGWKlBGu2riw/s1600-h/organic+rings2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMcxzMTh9J7JPaUhIb4CllsE9Ouj6kZpNWGlMLlsP9ADKeLkl4psTNzKpxq27wyGMWV7XQZgXn-LTFulw_aBe2EidhEGdKqA-T3_2jw9EyKabKsgBWPDdZYd-GaTGWKlBGu2riw/s400/organic+rings2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136861772408590130" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-46650889219199956442007-11-10T23:16:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:39:21.120-05:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Even if other parts of my life aren't playing out the way I'd like, this new piece puts a smile on my face. Therefore, I've named her <span style="font-weight: bold;">Happiness</span>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Red jasper round beads and sterling silver loops create the necklace which hold up a gorgeous silver hand-wrapped faceted green garnet stone! Approximately 16.5"L, $65.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3b276hB4NPRE8pyM6JDsX0Guq9Ne5JqF_mQa1KnnG-8PR8dDyvUYHYeYrt7q35nSwjiq_ITVr0I2XhQw_HJCheIpmwcUrEe2bGvQ-_J88OwYyYEUHhFPnomxvIJgGDJdKXxAPEg/s1600-h/happiness1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3b276hB4NPRE8pyM6JDsX0Guq9Ne5JqF_mQa1KnnG-8PR8dDyvUYHYeYrt7q35nSwjiq_ITVr0I2XhQw_HJCheIpmwcUrEe2bGvQ-_J88OwYyYEUHhFPnomxvIJgGDJdKXxAPEg/s200/happiness1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131433022106826130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVqZ0NbMrj5PJVdjnqCnoSYgl5wo49t1oWItvUR-4GFEfueZfUd3DFQ2c-pfsiYbyUI3KMj1PByiyi1AcE1qdWPN8V6u0RiDV0435l1FIdUr0638hRmO2uI0HQt7_7YyFYqSwbg/s1600-h/happiness2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVqZ0NbMrj5PJVdjnqCnoSYgl5wo49t1oWItvUR-4GFEfueZfUd3DFQ2c-pfsiYbyUI3KMj1PByiyi1AcE1qdWPN8V6u0RiDV0435l1FIdUr0638hRmO2uI0HQt7_7YyFYqSwbg/s200/happiness2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131433464488457634" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-6839076958859676532007-11-10T22:40:00.000-05:002007-11-10T22:43:31.405-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">SAVE THE DATES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">2007 Holiday Sales</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">December 8, 2007 & December 15, 2007</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Presenting new, one-of-a-kind jewelry handmade by Julie and Akiko!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Stay tuned for details!</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-79261918595808728932007-10-14T18:10:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:21.308-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >October 2007</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I've been away but I think I'm coming back! Here's my Fall piece to start things off. I call it </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >October</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. It's an asymmetrical necklace with a handmade copper pendant and clasp. All stones in autumn tones! Pietersite and Russian jade for the necklace. For the pendant, these stones blend harmoniously: apatite, aquamarine, red jasper, and more pietersite and russian jade. Approx. 16-16.5"L, $55.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2SoSaIVdHgMWfAjOrHv76YKaQugheiY1JBbwblfMEXuvulznEc-p20-iv40Ce7fhMWdOEYvqcMUgcuRcqKQNL2VKp5AAY6Gr6PeXqU-Ttmb45dTFEtBoZt8J6hcqILMKIxqFVw/s1600-h/october+for+posting.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2SoSaIVdHgMWfAjOrHv76YKaQugheiY1JBbwblfMEXuvulznEc-p20-iv40Ce7fhMWdOEYvqcMUgcuRcqKQNL2VKp5AAY6Gr6PeXqU-Ttmb45dTFEtBoZt8J6hcqILMKIxqFVw/s400/october+for+posting.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136862300689567554" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-39474762286311736152007-07-17T23:13:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:21.837-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Summer Inspiration</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I was inspired by the Summer issue of the <a href="http://www.stepbystepwire.com/wire/">Step by Step Wire magazine</a>! I saw this link and I knew I had to try it!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I call this necklace <span style="font-weight: bold;">Siena</span>. All handmade tarnish-resistant copper links and handmade clasp, faceted carnelian rounds and a burnt jade drop. Approx. 16", $45.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU9CSIdqJsrkH9y-5a-Uy3Osy4U4gNj4lNcLca2y-rtcCmGFz0duj3QoMTSUf82b3T42bp52UcSIIlHx09CgV_ohfCDTxN4Yv8tf6CdI330MoN97WE8miBDfT5qZeTuwyoOVdvQ/s1600-h/siena1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU9CSIdqJsrkH9y-5a-Uy3Osy4U4gNj4lNcLca2y-rtcCmGFz0duj3QoMTSUf82b3T42bp52UcSIIlHx09CgV_ohfCDTxN4Yv8tf6CdI330MoN97WE8miBDfT5qZeTuwyoOVdvQ/s200/siena1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088720770674092722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoTRHf9xSxWBpZzLNzUIcVQMDc4OgjLX-BcFzBUyBf0yOtyEW8JcMO7qkE7KMtOgxmmKXNTf9ZMvNL3_mBSx7o7wTc3XUfqeqtWL3CotXF_e8Eb9SZr1mtVZ7Vvc3UXzMC6BBgQ/s1600-h/siena3.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoTRHf9xSxWBpZzLNzUIcVQMDc4OgjLX-BcFzBUyBf0yOtyEW8JcMO7qkE7KMtOgxmmKXNTf9ZMvNL3_mBSx7o7wTc3XUfqeqtWL3CotXF_e8Eb9SZr1mtVZ7Vvc3UXzMC6BBgQ/s200/siena3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088720620350237346" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-66725134142707823142007-06-19T20:30:00.000-04:002007-06-19T20:56:05.128-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Summer</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My Next Appearance at a Market will be Sunday, June 24th, at Hell's Kitchen! This is located on 39th Street between 9th & 10th Avenues. Not only is this market new for me being, this venue is also outdoors, so I'll have to deal with the elements! Fun! Hope to see you there!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/37540028/new_york_ny/hell_s_kitchen_flea_market.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">citysearch</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.vidocity.com/player.asp?ID=102">http://www.vidocity.com/player.asp?ID=102</a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.hellskitchennyc.com/">the neighborhood</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-34643530149983453572007-06-02T19:08:00.000-04:002007-06-02T19:12:19.843-04:00<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">OT: More Tai Chi!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This coming Thursday, June 7th, I'll be joining the tai chi demonstrations at Columbus Park in Chinatown at 7P! Lots of activities, a performance of Cantonese opera and a movie at night fall. Come and join the fun!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Follow the link:</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">http://www.explorechinatown.com/Gui/Content.aspx?Page=LS200706<br /><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-14971622719689456842007-05-22T22:37:00.001-04:002007-05-22T22:39:28.822-04:00<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">Technical glitch</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For some reason, my blog defaulted to No Archives so only my current posting appeared :/</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">All fixed now :-)<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-71506678377425764862007-05-16T23:28:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:23.365-05:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Organic</span><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSvXMXxZhMw-GVore-spQgKCnxaU_roynI0k-cdTSXhEGPdMp4bRy6XpR3yGcVXG781CR2_Mo3q7w4aTf7BVujDIrVAu9QGp3FE41KsotJYON34MUVgsoyqmbJPYSUaeWbGYwkg/s1600-h/bed+of+gardenias.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSvXMXxZhMw-GVore-spQgKCnxaU_roynI0k-cdTSXhEGPdMp4bRy6XpR3yGcVXG781CR2_Mo3q7w4aTf7BVujDIrVAu9QGp3FE41KsotJYON34MUVgsoyqmbJPYSUaeWbGYwkg/s200/bed+of+gardenias.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065373714701507346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A wonderful outdoor sitting area in the middle of midtown and the lilting heady fragrance of gardenias! <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Lever House</span> on Park Avenue built in 1950-52 remains an architectural icon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was inspired to name this one <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gardenia</span>. Citrine, laboradite disc held together by a bali silver headpin and hanging gracefully on a sterling silver cable chain. 16"L, $35.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRxS364J_SN9Cyq3l_wckRsFowZuHZx75bgUWE79S5O6SKOk1kVRI9UuMYCe0Tvxuu13znso1FBJ_fFNXzRZOd6bIMv-iphmY5nguG5wrLUtKgOocelpDlSFLFpSp2CeJ7e6MNw/s1600-h/gardenia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRxS364J_SN9Cyq3l_wckRsFowZuHZx75bgUWE79S5O6SKOk1kVRI9UuMYCe0Tvxuu13znso1FBJ_fFNXzRZOd6bIMv-iphmY5nguG5wrLUtKgOocelpDlSFLFpSp2CeJ7e6MNw/s200/gardenia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065373714701507330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orient Express Y Necklace</span> Faceted carnelian rounds, wonderfully versatile czech glass beads in laguna sea opal, bali silver bead, sterling silver chain. 16"L, $35.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHa72McQmuFg6p_wv4AZ8VZql35HaXkEuE8Kt-NWtPChklg-MdLlQo5Qm8T_d1KmuxJndcXSR0E_JHKEr5x3il_Y4FQCMpIZuq-87LKmxd5JZIhHhGOfyy95f9E2LCJD8alXEYdQ/s1600-h/orient+express.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHa72McQmuFg6p_wv4AZ8VZql35HaXkEuE8Kt-NWtPChklg-MdLlQo5Qm8T_d1KmuxJndcXSR0E_JHKEr5x3il_Y4FQCMpIZuq-87LKmxd5JZIhHhGOfyy95f9E2LCJD8alXEYdQ/s200/orient+express.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065372799873473234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Costa del Sol Necklace</span> Lovely citrine nuggets and an adorable round bali silver bead, sterling silver chain and sterling silver toggle clasp. 16"L, $40.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyNererHyfJsP2brm8pkX5wqn11YfheIw4m5IyqpoQQTrve2y7VnnGx-Dc80JNG4ODFG-JUo7SP-WCxdt3bL_5N1JoT9awngxCnbcVpPazYTfUjmVAd-xLcZZlCOrf5lwN0epTA/s1600-h/costa+del+sol.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyNererHyfJsP2brm8pkX5wqn11YfheIw4m5IyqpoQQTrve2y7VnnGx-Dc80JNG4ODFG-JUo7SP-WCxdt3bL_5N1JoT9awngxCnbcVpPazYTfUjmVAd-xLcZZlCOrf5lwN0epTA/s200/costa+del+sol.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065372804168440562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Costa del Sol Earrings</span> The perfect accompaniment to the necklace or wear them on their own - can't miss! 1"L, $30.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDGi8TVIHDqyWtsTz6AXIlaoIeEhnqiQFYtfCSWkvtPVsNZ2VtprX66oc0es3of_Mg0HQv2im9za8t6TfpQm7mtgj4gIuMgIDreCn6RbixYJVd3KfkhbDLswmc4pOzC4EO0LC1A/s1600-h/costa+del+sol+earrings1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDGi8TVIHDqyWtsTz6AXIlaoIeEhnqiQFYtfCSWkvtPVsNZ2VtprX66oc0es3of_Mg0HQv2im9za8t6TfpQm7mtgj4gIuMgIDreCn6RbixYJVd3KfkhbDLswmc4pOzC4EO0LC1A/s200/costa+del+sol+earrings1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065372799873473250" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catherine ... or just Cat</span> Laboradite discs (with blue flash!) adorned with bali silver beads. Simple yet powerful. 1"L, $25.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kLj5Wq75YDUBCVU3LNXeO4Md3sgf65fHiwxgm9OQoMtko_J0CuukGwwY2HbM_J4LcY3Pp2EnJiYEwYFxFqaqobknIxTyXQArUoelGfvCxRD3MPEWweTNttqMfyySmT4dCpca5A/s1600-h/catherine+...+or+just+cat.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kLj5Wq75YDUBCVU3LNXeO4Md3sgf65fHiwxgm9OQoMtko_J0CuukGwwY2HbM_J4LcY3Pp2EnJiYEwYFxFqaqobknIxTyXQArUoelGfvCxRD3MPEWweTNttqMfyySmT4dCpca5A/s200/catherine+...+or+just+cat.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065371708951780034" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orange Sorbet</span> Lovely earrings with the juicy orange color or carnelian to wear about town. Sterling silver. 1.25"L, $25.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdhYwwA0ZhAc-pnpSgDUkjA8KrTnYxgoCNQQm-baXPVVJ7jzEEiiRYNT_Z4wEsq-yux9dEIxkGOMjQqBjQcFFBZNx_J5zi0j4rQ8iU2dJ3L8i0WktF-f3g1GGz6JnEntnZturOg/s1600-h/orange+sorbet+earrings.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdhYwwA0ZhAc-pnpSgDUkjA8KrTnYxgoCNQQm-baXPVVJ7jzEEiiRYNT_Z4wEsq-yux9dEIxkGOMjQqBjQcFFBZNx_J5zi0j4rQ8iU2dJ3L8i0WktF-f3g1GGz6JnEntnZturOg/s200/orange+sorbet+earrings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065371708951780018" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Organic </span>Earrings that dare to be different! Russian jade set in sterling silver handcrafted earring frame. 1"L, $25.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwj6bh3qHMc8v1vFrpXLtpuZTiVbvE45nvowHXXtmZWkRWVtem4Cqhs8GDvEf9RLCzaFUOvmyDvCDM8Rw5XOi8X0G3u3Y2yFsANjOLVhpOtNFccxGKnFY0_5IGu3q2wGgKwpqagQ/s1600-h/organic+earrings.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwj6bh3qHMc8v1vFrpXLtpuZTiVbvE45nvowHXXtmZWkRWVtem4Cqhs8GDvEf9RLCzaFUOvmyDvCDM8Rw5XOi8X0G3u3Y2yFsANjOLVhpOtNFccxGKnFY0_5IGu3q2wGgKwpqagQ/s200/organic+earrings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065371704656812706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-88663071926745752382007-05-09T23:26:00.000-04:002007-05-09T23:33:58.716-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Deja Vu!</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Yes, I'll be at the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.themarketnyc.com">Young Designers' Market</a> again this Saturday, May 12th, the day before Mother's Day! Stop by anytime between 11:00A and 6:00P (officially closes at 7:00P).<br />I'll have some new pieces for sale!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Here are the coordinates:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">268 Mulberry Street between Prince & East Houston Streets</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I hope you're enjoying this beautiful summer-like weather!</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-30546682034921500612007-05-02T23:56:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:23.842-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Spring Fling - Long Version</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I finally got photos of this latest one, two views. Versatile 30" (approx. 75cm) of sterling silver links with semi-precious and czech glass stones. Apatite, moonstone, smoky quartz and citrine - sigh - make a wonderful color combo to give punch to virtually every outfit! Can be worn as a long single strand, a medium-length double strand or wrapped around your wrist for a chunky yet light bracelet. The sterling silver toggle makes it easy to wear! $65.00.</span> <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv35mMCiUM9XD1i_pt05JiLh7bn2x9N8XPHK6zmN8WbPdXd4fJi22jMscjaolSnuN1sFImHLIw7oqtp6dKbhGzzhNgC0QAclTeb1D24DiBihzHS5tsUM6dyebmzK6TwijrwoFn0Q/s1600-h/spring+fling+long+necklace1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv35mMCiUM9XD1i_pt05JiLh7bn2x9N8XPHK6zmN8WbPdXd4fJi22jMscjaolSnuN1sFImHLIw7oqtp6dKbhGzzhNgC0QAclTeb1D24DiBihzHS5tsUM6dyebmzK6TwijrwoFn0Q/s200/spring+fling+long+necklace1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060179534712215282" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBi3yE7ds6wIiVJY4CpXlLQ7KjnQa721yYr4LnMMj8wSNcFyh-EthnVjhQMi2xUl962v24WUZk0DacE-6yqVjU3KsaF-1m0gNWBi_kJZW85FnDb0r_j8qXBfcENPX6RlL17Ga5g/s1600-h/spring+fling+long+necklace2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBi3yE7ds6wIiVJY4CpXlLQ7KjnQa721yYr4LnMMj8wSNcFyh-EthnVjhQMi2xUl962v24WUZk0DacE-6yqVjU3KsaF-1m0gNWBi_kJZW85FnDb0r_j8qXBfcENPX6RlL17Ga5g/s200/spring+fling+long+necklace2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060179539007182594" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-25912121092856590072007-04-30T22:48:00.000-04:002007-05-01T00:04:10.047-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Can you believe it's already the end of April?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >First things first:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'll be back in Nolita at the <a href="http://www.themarketnyc.com/flashmain.html">Young Designer's Market</a> this Saturday, May 5, from 11A to 6P! Stop by and see what you can pick up for Mom for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mother's Day - Sunday, May 13</span> (as if I had to remind you)!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last Saturday, April 28, was <span style="font-weight: bold;">World Tai Chi Day</span>. </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.taichichuancenter.org/">My school</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> set up in Bryant Park in the middle of Manhattan for our annual promotional event. It was a great day weatherwise - much better than was forecasted! We had a nice turnout: Lots of people signed up to try our free classes and watched our demonstrations. Not only did I participate in the Continuous Short Tai Chi Form, I also demo'd the Broadsword Form! Yes, it was nice having an audience, too!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Here's a video from last year's event on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF8LKqUg428&mode=related&search=">YouTube</a>. If there is anything posted for this year's event, I'll update this post.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The big event tonight? <span style="font-weight: bold;">The U.S. Premiere of Spiderman 3 </span>in my neighborhood in Queens, of course! Closed to the public. I hope I can find pics soon. As of 11:13P e.s.t., I can't find any; however, it's on the news. <a href="http://spider-manweeknyc.com/site/">Here's</a> what's going on during Spiderman week in NYC!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-80595840379812107072007-04-10T21:21:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:24.871-05:00<span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Current turmoil at the workplace is taking priority over everything at the moment. I had to get these pieces posted so I can turn my attention elsewhere (briefly)!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Marrakech Necklace</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">(SOLD, but variations are possible. If interested, please inquire!)</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> My favorite color blue and these are a gorgeous shade! Apatite stones create the necklace and sterling silver bali beads, tibetan agate rondelles and a beautiful ceramic focal finish the elegant look! Sterling silver. 16.5"L, $75.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw5_qdAJU9Uhyphenhyphen06I13DGJx3omfB0a0_RjXCcK72E0UE-R8jOaFbYWcym8C2KADx7vx67uMQ87r6zi9fYzvmkFcUs_D5eXV78A2-hC3z402ozjLuhHuOwu_bmUvNjzyY_SSWXexA/s1600-h/marrakech2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw5_qdAJU9Uhyphenhyphen06I13DGJx3omfB0a0_RjXCcK72E0UE-R8jOaFbYWcym8C2KADx7vx67uMQ87r6zi9fYzvmkFcUs_D5eXV78A2-hC3z402ozjLuhHuOwu_bmUvNjzyY_SSWXexA/s200/marrakech2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051979367339673234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Blue Ice Necklace</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">(SOLD, but variations are possible. If interested, please inquire!)</span> A favorite at a recent market, this simple sterling silver chain link necklace is suitable for spring and summer time looks. Pendant is made with aquamarine and moonstone stones. 16"L, $40.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYRQAQbVIXjpLk8cKKqFTQlt3j8kn3zRONILyHjU9yGAdXWteO-SUyF4qBR9-e7TfjXuqMH7TDxqtMYrSdCljN2ByOfae1uxn7Jd8WbTYHVghi0L9TaXIrqGQBQfDiva6rrMufQ/s1600-h/Blue+ice1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYRQAQbVIXjpLk8cKKqFTQlt3j8kn3zRONILyHjU9yGAdXWteO-SUyF4qBR9-e7TfjXuqMH7TDxqtMYrSdCljN2ByOfae1uxn7Jd8WbTYHVghi0L9TaXIrqGQBQfDiva6rrMufQ/s200/Blue+ice1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051979367339673218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br />Orange Breeze Earrings</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">(SOLD, special order available)</span> Another version of the Jaded Beauty earrings, I replaced the jade with faceted carnelian round beads and the copper with silver. A bright new look for the season! Sterling silver. 2"L, $30.<br /></span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_R7emMOFYCDdAHE00uFqA9kYSbyGDHBgoFY95oU6KFT3EXaoBeBKU8Q52IZcVPNkmwQ5Sox6a1yTmJucfGfygaQ53J6kl0ysAOzeVsHtOJ7iCnJpu2BHs4ofgjQmAm5XSaj7eg/s1600-h/orange+breeze2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_R7emMOFYCDdAHE00uFqA9kYSbyGDHBgoFY95oU6KFT3EXaoBeBKU8Q52IZcVPNkmwQ5Sox6a1yTmJucfGfygaQ53J6kl0ysAOzeVsHtOJ7iCnJpu2BHs4ofgjQmAm5XSaj7eg/s200/orange+breeze2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051979358749738610" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-89031984157683081742007-03-27T22:20:00.000-04:002007-03-27T23:23:28.359-04:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My first appearance at a market this year</span> will be at the <a href="http://www.themarketnyc.com/flashmain.html">Young Designers' Market</a> in Nolita this Saturday, March 31, from 11A to 6P! I'm psyched!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I will not actually have my own table, but am sharing a space on Michele's table (<a href="http://www.oddfishie.com/">beautiful fine jewelry</a>) because she is a generous, giving person!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'll have a selection of new spring pieces as well as favorites. If you're in the neighborhood, please stop by! It's supposed to be a nice day Saturday, too!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-14216911448935873572007-03-13T22:04:00.000-04:002008-12-14T17:39:25.503-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >*** Spring Additions ***</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br />The Bold & The Beautiful Jade Necklace</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Indigo blue freshwater pearls with large jade focal in an all silver necklace - Quite the bold statement! Approx. 16.5"L, $50.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWN357LLKE6ycS3wqdErAiQqPLYtQY30-i5Xx9rADVP4fM4QUT1pdREwMAHkbJKxvDV1yWYjS7snT9ji9tM7adsqHxqo8mIt4v32hx4j27WjxLT1Oj2q-RGkliZUFFD5b-lAYBA/s1600-h/The+Bold+%26+The+Beautiful+Jade.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWN357LLKE6ycS3wqdErAiQqPLYtQY30-i5Xx9rADVP4fM4QUT1pdREwMAHkbJKxvDV1yWYjS7snT9ji9tM7adsqHxqo8mIt4v32hx4j27WjxLT1Oj2q-RGkliZUFFD5b-lAYBA/s200/The+Bold+%26+The+Beautiful+Jade.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041613738182819714" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Simple Topaz Chic Necklace</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tiny topaz discs, oval kyanite accents with citrine & moonstone drop - tres chic & very light for spring & summer! Approx. 16"L with 1.25" drop, $65.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Matching earrings </span>- 1"L, $25.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-y_rODoIg_Nbe4myUjKaoIXGeontHwg6On10fEgYGfawoh448dmCrN3XYNqDrnbcp-f8B4_jx4MlhdnYcoKKy-SCGiSyXPDLEPaecpb7YPM1SgHqXNCSMlyVAp8q2V4G7vmMAg/s1600-h/simple+topaz+chic.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-y_rODoIg_Nbe4myUjKaoIXGeontHwg6On10fEgYGfawoh448dmCrN3XYNqDrnbcp-f8B4_jx4MlhdnYcoKKy-SCGiSyXPDLEPaecpb7YPM1SgHqXNCSMlyVAp8q2V4G7vmMAg/s200/simple+topaz+chic.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041613738182819698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Fancy Citrines Bracelet</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(SOLD)</span> Citrine nuggets, laboradite discs (flash-y), silver saucer accents and silver toggle. The "ghostly" reflection you may see in the laboradite is Moi taking the photo! Approx. 7.25"L, $32.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJfGVDCP_m8D_fqNzlVjItqWo7WCvZlR1nThCpcH1pSzNmgKZDyzGkp1T33KSxNYIxgjz05BgDhEKCpBjREmq9UXZlcaAk6yVL9pDCWUfkgh7LF1BZMac_-sl7gVW4dAUSaqvXQ/s1600-h/Fancy+citrines.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJfGVDCP_m8D_fqNzlVjItqWo7WCvZlR1nThCpcH1pSzNmgKZDyzGkp1T33KSxNYIxgjz05BgDhEKCpBjREmq9UXZlcaAk6yVL9pDCWUfkgh7LF1BZMac_-sl7gVW4dAUSaqvXQ/s200/Fancy+citrines.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041613733887852386" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-79568169520061544652007-03-08T21:33:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:39:26.501-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >*** Spring 2007 Collection ***</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It was a bright but blistery day today but I just had to get these photos taken! The weather though will turn Spring-like over the weekend - remember to "Spring Ahead"!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please check back for more designs arriving over the next few weeks. <span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peonies in Bloom</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bracelet </span>- Carnelian nuggets, aquamarine rondelles and laguna sea opal</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> czech glass rondelles create a gorgeous palette! Accented with sterling silver bali beads and clasp. Approx. 7"L, $40.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Matching Earrings </span>- Approx. 1.5"L, $15.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDn19yHDZt6YNQodt5Ba7s6Qh_8Dztz5KmzEJRH9X9sve8ZJC3UH_935_thnrL63r0i_MphJvXyDEha0LVj5W0T1SXH9UEp0fHs8ovQPWTwdUlfSZqOW4goHNEhtVEAwl7WyBqw/s1600-h/Peonies+in+bloom+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDn19yHDZt6YNQodt5Ba7s6Qh_8Dztz5KmzEJRH9X9sve8ZJC3UH_935_thnrL63r0i_MphJvXyDEha0LVj5W0T1SXH9UEp0fHs8ovQPWTwdUlfSZqOW4goHNEhtVEAwl7WyBqw/s200/Peonies+in+bloom+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039749356036252610" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aqua Mystique Bracelet </span>- Wonderfully flash-y laboradite discs plus aquamarine diamond-shapes are a powerful combination - stunning & eye-catching! Sterling silver accent beads and clasp. Approx. 7.25"L, $40. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matching Earrings</span> - Approx. 2"L, $15.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vma2NU9iIN2Fg9YMuUk7Vnn3jCtq_sP6Iz7cic8kUQFmBHcBvQw4JMO4kIMnaI6NCjOm7VsZ2cE_i48p45L6uoqas9nuwIPJeNj_ecAW8V4d0alnzfYSU8-N1fOLwr3_iMif0w/s1600-h/aqua+mystique_camel+back.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vma2NU9iIN2Fg9YMuUk7Vnn3jCtq_sP6Iz7cic8kUQFmBHcBvQw4JMO4kIMnaI6NCjOm7VsZ2cE_i48p45L6uoqas9nuwIPJeNj_ecAW8V4d0alnzfYSU8-N1fOLwr3_iMif0w/s200/aqua+mystique_camel+back.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041624561500405650" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Mandarin Orange Bracelet</span> - Drool-worthy combination of carnelian nuggets and laboradite disc serving as the focal! Throw in silver bali beads and you're served! Approx. 7.25"L, $45. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matching Earrings</span> - Approx. 1.5"L, $20.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitsnCKJKzbRSJzmSMSNPdCBvqVmbtoDkaUHlcLKly-DdSEhaKuE2nOuEsBXVVipfosVq26ipLD-TPRgWPy9rn0tGT-BB2KKMQ4BYm87FB9rpL3bumwpIh-28jGI_gDMbpqFArtA/s1600-h/Mandarin+orange+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitsnCKJKzbRSJzmSMSNPdCBvqVmbtoDkaUHlcLKly-DdSEhaKuE2nOuEsBXVVipfosVq26ipLD-TPRgWPy9rn0tGT-BB2KKMQ4BYm87FB9rpL3bumwpIh-28jGI_gDMbpqFArtA/s200/Mandarin+orange+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039753775557600226" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">mODERNO necklace</span> - Simple, modern design with laboradite disc as focal, flanked by wonderfully dependent amazonite nuggets, on sterling silver chain. Approx. 17"L, $35. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matching Earrings</span> - Approx. 7/8"L, $15.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIMI1nFbOVcsCgOZvYjhRPC9kFxHKspKSvU-OkCt3SZjs0GHOdeclFOFAhkz-bawTt4dAwKqjSfe6KqTvGEV3Yl8dSTvOLitECTklzohEM6MeOXIBrw8MQJmBPZE0cBiL5QK-7g/s1600-h/mODERNO+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIMI1nFbOVcsCgOZvYjhRPC9kFxHKspKSvU-OkCt3SZjs0GHOdeclFOFAhkz-bawTt4dAwKqjSfe6KqTvGEV3Yl8dSTvOLitECTklzohEM6MeOXIBrw8MQJmBPZE0cBiL5QK-7g/s200/mODERNO+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039755834114817858" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Jade of the Jungle Necklace </span>- Oh, Behave! Focal is New Jade in a modern design. Necklace and clasp are handcrafted with anti-tarnish copper wire and ocean jasper drum-shaped beads. Pretty wild, yet surprisingly tame! Approx. 17"L, $55.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgCUcgebH2USBi3vFpYminzkLSrE6ZBX-3YVNC3zVjAZauTo3fPPBObgglnbd6d-2JhF9WqSEoAMPgLW-e_N3T3tFAs0aLNNld7DXNPUSTVfTdie60a_ANeaNY0XGp95d9x6g2Q/s1600-h/Jade+of+the+Jungle+necklace.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgCUcgebH2USBi3vFpYminzkLSrE6ZBX-3YVNC3zVjAZauTo3fPPBObgglnbd6d-2JhF9WqSEoAMPgLW-e_N3T3tFAs0aLNNld7DXNPUSTVfTdie60a_ANeaNY0XGp95d9x6g2Q/s200/Jade+of+the+Jungle+necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039756933626445650" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24576544.post-82965082819567634972007-02-19T20:41:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:39:26.795-05:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Spring hasn't arrived yet but ...</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">this bracelet and earring set in </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >turquoise, amazonite, pietersite and swarovski crystals</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> can help warm things up! Bracelet, approx. 7"L, $35; earrings 1-1/2"L, $15 - or $45 for the set.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh38yxmBeXa6rOUfTCPCZt1H2NzXCINVzoqcoXB8Ry-LL2XY_QoOaY5eFtbDh9ei_qq8QqUFDiGeof40Tq91YF8y7VDtMWaCs2kf-p9E5zwtYyGf-8d4iLfYfCvmm8N_2rqW9oyA/s1600-h/Turquoise+%26+amazonite+set.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh38yxmBeXa6rOUfTCPCZt1H2NzXCINVzoqcoXB8Ry-LL2XY_QoOaY5eFtbDh9ei_qq8QqUFDiGeof40Tq91YF8y7VDtMWaCs2kf-p9E5zwtYyGf-8d4iLfYfCvmm8N_2rqW9oyA/s200/Turquoise+%26+amazonite+set.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5033426450348625154" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0