Wandering through design blogs...

Before heading out to ring in the New Year with some great friends, I was wandering through Decor8 which took me to Apartment Therapy which led me to the sfgirlbybay blog. She wrote a post called Glamour Do or Don't? and I love this quote, "Maybe just embrace our fancy side once in a while. Just for fun. And really, just for us."

I've been thinking about my goals for 2009 and while I have many business related ones for my jewelry line, things I want to learn, places I hope to go, and things I want to do more. I must admit that doing my hair more often and dressing up a little more is something I do hope to do.

I get so caught up in building my business, working full-time and the rest of my life, any beauty time gets cut. And my hair only gets cut when it can't wait any longer. My nails will still never be done, because let's face it metalsmithing and manicures will never go well together.

So Happy Happy New Year!! I hope 2009 is fabulous for everyone.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

It's been a while since I posted, and while I am waiting for my friends to wake up I thought I would post to wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I finally got my mini tree up last week, that shows you how crazy the holidays have been this year.

I will be trying to post more in the new year. With more features and how-to's and whatever else I can come up with.Mod ornament available from Megan Auman Home.

I have had such a great year this year and I am so thankful for everything that has come my way.

It's raining in LA on Christmas this year, I wish it was snowing of course, but LA definitely needs the rain so we will take it.

By the way I got GPS for my car this year. So for anyone who knows me they know that this is the best gift for me because I am perpetually lost in this city.

Anyway Happy Holidays to everyone!

Beautiful Ornament from Shoshana Snow Ceramics

Crankbunny on Handmade

I saw this video in the Storque on Etsy and just wanted to share. Crankbunny makes beautiful pop-up cards, paper puppets and more.

Don't forget....

Handmade Brigade this Saturday at Tall Mouse in Cerritos
This show is free so stop by if you are in the area.

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Unique LA December 13 and 14th
This show is $5.00 but I have wristbands so contact me if you want to come!

Shop Handmade because.....

Mini prints up on my wall by Miriam Dema.

Awesome reusable canvas totes from Little Corners. (these will hold some of my holiday gifts this year)
Beautiful fingerless gloves by OhMay.

I shop handmade because it is just so much better in so many ways. I have so many super talented friends to get gifts, home decor, and so much more from.
I love supporting individuals instead of corporations and sweatshops.

Check out the Handmade in California Gift Guide for some holiday gift ideas.