i'm back... again - i really could get used to this traveling thing =)

hi again everyone! i know its seems as though i've been away from the blog for awhile, and, well, admittedly i had been trying to keep my head above water in july... it was a crazy month with my hubs taking the CA bar exam, trying to prep for our vacation for our first anniversary, and get all my clients orders on track and shipped prior to leaving! in short - it's been a whirlwind past few weeks! =)

now we're back to reality, i'm back to blogging, and i really have so much to show, tell, and catch y'all up on!

i'm so happy to announce that this starting this friday {august 14th} i will be hosting my very first jewelry give away on my blog... i'll post more details toward the end of the week, but i'm very excited to get some of my new goodies listed in the shop which will make the give away even more exciting!

*b

oh and here's a pic from the san diego leg of our anniversary trip - in the lobby of our gorgeous hotel - the us grant in the gaslamp district... if you haven't been... GO! it's UH-mazing

{shop update} add headbands to the list!

well folks, i adore a cute headband - however, every time i see one, i've thought...

i could make that! so that's what i've done... here's a small group of the headbands i've made and will be posted in my shop over the next few days. i think they're just great for summer too... don't feel like making your hear look great? just throw it back in a pony and top it off with one of these guys!

i hope you like them =)

new orleans

skinny headband wrapped in pink satin ribbon - adorned with guinea feathers -

finished with b&w stripped satin ribbon

dixieland

wrapped with red satin ribbon - adorned with feathers -

and finished with a petite white and denim ribbon.

nassau

wrapped with a light pink satin ribbon - adorned with guinea feathers -

finished with a petite lime green satin ribbon.

bora bora

wrapped in hand dyed mokuba silk ribbon {purple, teal, and white} -

adorned with feathers - finished with a petite gold metallic ribbon

chinoiserie

wrapped in a fun and colorful satin ribbon - adorned with guinea feathers

- finished with a petite coral satin ribbon

nile

wrapped in a light blue satin ribbon w/ a gold metallic finish - adorned

with feathers - finished with a petite gold metallic ribbon

aegean

1/2" headband wrapped in purple grosgrain ribbon - adorned with feathers

- finished with an petite electric blue satin ribbon

vert

1/2" headband wrapped in b&w stripped satin ribbon, peacock feathers,

and finished with a petite lime green ribbon

safari

wrapped in brown grosgrain with orange stitching -

adorned with various feathers - finished with a petite orange satin ribbon

{shop update} jen aniston inspired necklace

awhile back i remember seeing this photo of jennifer aniston wearing a cute, petite little wishbone necklace... ever since i've been on the lookout for a charm that would make an equally cute necklace! and ta-da... i found it, and here's the necklace.

the necklace is 18 inches long {however you can request it longer or shorter} and the wishbone charm is approx. 3/4 of an inch long.

here's a close up!

i think these would even make a great little bridesmaids necklaces/gifts!

{recent project} hydrangea cocktail napkins

just finished these pretties up the other night - i really am in love with the hydrangea image we used for these custom napkins! the bride, lisa used the fonts from their wedding invites to help tie it things together in a chocolate ink, and then the hydrangea puff is in cornflower blue to keep with their color scheme....

i always love seeing the beginning black and white gocco image turn into .....

... a beautiful color, real life print =) it's just such a neat process. one that i enjoy immensely! these are great napkins for a summertime wedding.

and here's a pretty little shot of the final product!

lisa - i hope you love them and congrats again on your upcoming wedding! =)

if you're interested in a similar idea, wanna change up colors - feel free to message me via my shop

{shop update} new necklaces

made this cute little necklace today while at the pool - it's already hanging around my neck, where it'll probably stay for a few weeks =) it's the starting piece in my new "petite necklace" collection...

the petite leaf in gold fill

and just get an idea of size - here it is on me... it's pretty petite and cute!

happy shopping!

{things to come} hand stamped personalized jewelry!

i've been toying with the idea recently of getting into hand stamping gold, silver, and brass jewelry... and two weeks ago i finally decided to go for it!... 

if you're wondering what hand stamped jewelry looks like, here are two examples:

it makes great family jewelry, jewelry collages, the options really seem to be limitless!  while i'm waiting for my custom fonts to be manufactured - i'm dreaming up some creative ways to incorporate this concept into my current line which appeals to brides... and i think i've already got some fun ideas!  but you'll just have to wait till july for me to announce those =)

also, the photo below is inspiration of what i one day hope to have in the way of a workspace...

seeing how the supplies and tools to craft hand stamped jewelry take up much more space than the tools i currently work with! 

photo sources

{shop update} the Viv collection

just wanted to let you know i added the "viv collection" to my shop tonight - 

these have been really popular at my trunk shows and jewelry parties....check them out!

the Viv bracelet {single strand}

the Viv necklace/ bracelet combo {bracelet - triple strand}

as the necklace

next two photos as the triple strand bracelet

hope you love them... they're both such timeless pieces!

b

*thanks ej for the photos*

{shop update}: Sand dollar earrings

these are another go-to item for me

you can usually find me wearing these earrings or the madame earrings ever day.

this style has been around a few months now, just with all the craziness of the wedding & readjusting to not having a wedding to consume my time - it's taken awhile.

the sand dollars are made of gold overlay and have the imprint of the shell's design on them.

these earrings really are perfect to wear casually or for a dressier affair!

also, keep a look out for the sister necklace making it's way into my shop soon...

bon bon earrings

Bon Bons....

these are cute, sweet, and petite earrings - hence the name bon bon. they come in many different color options, can be accompanied by small pearls, or might have a twisted or hammered hoop from which they dangle.  any way you order them, the bon bon earrings are sure to please your bridesmaids, future mother-in-law, or the sophisticated bride-to-be!

above style hammered oval w/ pearls

hammered square with mother of pearl teardrop

twisted oval with wire wrapped stone

hammered oval with onyx

twisted oval with wire wrapped jade teardrop

hammered square with amethyst teardrop

hammered circle with pearls and yellow quartz teardrop

this is only a small sampling of the many variations of bon bons that could be created if you request them!