#ShopHandmade never looked so pretty

Saturday I popped up for our Annual Holiday Trunk Show in Culver City with some of my favorite Los Angeles designers. I did snap a few pictures of all the gorgeous pieces before everyone arrived, but had such a great turnout that I didn't have a chance to take any more pictures! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and shopped with us, we all felt so much love and support for our work. I had so much fun helping everyone pick out the perfect gift for their friends and family, and of course a few for themselves.

Here are some pictures from the event. Just click on the links to see more of everyone's amazing work.

 Morgan Patricia Designs- I didn't get a chance to take a picture of her nautical and nature inspired jewelry so I grabbed this picture from her Facebook. She has these new elements charms that are calling my name.

 Androgyny Designs- her fractured collection is gorgeous! I picked out a new ear cuff for myself.

I also grabbed this picture off her site because I didn't get one. 

My display was filled with lots of new stacking rings and statement rings that were a hit at the show.

Corinne Simon's jewelry was so beautiful. I'm personally coveting an opal bracelet and the cherry blossom stud earring from her collection.

Communion by Joy Smith's jewelry just feels like magic and happiness to me. Her enlightened warrior ring is my current favorite.

Life Aromatherapy had all her amazing smelling products including chakra sprays, perfumes, candles, lotions and oils.

I have a growing collection of her chakra sprays. 

Madeline Chadwick's bags are always a hit at the show and she had lots of gorgeous new colors and styles.

Every time I do a show with these ladies I find new things to love, so if you are still doing some of your Christmas shopping definitely check out their shops and mine and find something special for everyone on your list. 

Be bold. Live Beautifully.

-Amanda

A visit to the brand new Todd Reed Studio in Venice!

1. Todd Reed storefront in Venice 2. me in front of the Living Wall 3. wood sculpture by Michael Bauermeister

 4. large felt rocks

I was so thrilled to take a tour on Friday of the beautiful new space that Todd Reed Jewelry has turned in to his new Venice home. I've been following along on Instagram and the Todd Reed blog, watching this space come to life. So when some of his Boulder team came to town and offered to give me a tour I of course jumped at the chance. I have been a huge fan of everything Todd Reed for years now, so I am so happy they chose Abbot Kinney as the location for the showroom and studio.

1. first floor of showroom 2. second floor of showroom 3. watching a jeweler set a ring 4. detail of hidden Buddha pendant  5. the furniture choices were all beautiful too

Everyone in the showroom was so friendly and welcoming. It was so much fun trying on some of the jewelry and wandering through the three story space. This was the first time I tried on any of his jewelry and got to see the craftsmanship, beauty, and attention to detail up close. They will actually be making the men's line right here in the studio. While I was there one of the jeweler's was working on a men's ring with beautiful raw diamonds. So you know the metalsmith and tool geek inside me was happy to get a peek at the process.

1. Palladium & Raw Diamond ring 2. Raw Diamond & Gold almost 13 carat ring 3. wire mesh 

art and custom ring case 4. view of Abbot Kinney from above

The new studio has multiple balconies, fantastic art, and a giant living wall made by GSky Plant Systems which is home to 1,400 plants. If you are visiting LA or live here you should definitely stop in and say hello to the staff at 15ll Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice.

Thanks so much to Liz for giving me the tour, it was so nice to meet you in person, off of Instagram.

Be bold. Live Beautifully.

-Amanda