Monday, November 30, 2009

RVA press

Thanks RVA Magazine for including me in the Bizarre Market Holiday article!

Free shipping!


Free shipping! I will be offering free standard shipping on all orders placed through my website and through my Etsy site. This offer ends in ONE WEEK (ends at noon Monday December 7th, eastern standard time).

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Check out my booty!


all boxed up and ready for delivery...




sneak peek! these rings are kind of an experiment for something I'm working on. I arranged some dried dahlia petals (from my garden) underneath these acrylic cabs. I think they came out pretty cool. I apologize for the not so great photo. They really do look better in person...


Bizarre Market Holiday at Chop Suey Tuey, Richmond, VA
Black Friday through Christmas Eve

Next up...Handmade Holiday!!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Lullaby


my piece on display at Art6 Gallery in Richmond, VA.
title: Lullaby
materials: oxidized sterling silver ring, dirt as display



Tuesday, November 3, 2009

ThinkSmall5 opening this week



I created a piece for the biennial installment of ThinkSmall5. The show opens officially on Friday November 6, 2009 at Art6 & Artspace Galleries here in Richmond, VA. There is a special preview party on Thursday (tickets can be purchased from Artspace).
There will be lots of small works by some great artists. This event is a fundraiser for both galleries so artworks are priced under $400 to sell and raise some funds.

Here's a sneak peek at my piece.






Hope to see you there!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Welcome MUSE


I am happy to report that a selection of my jewelry is now available at MUSE in Rhode Island. Elizabeth chooses some really beautiful jewelry for her boutique and I'm grateful for this opportunity. Please stop by and visit if you're in the area.
MUSE
426 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
401-289-2150

thanks for reading!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

More Etsy love!



I'm feeling the Etsy love these days! My large wing ring is featured on their blog (the storque) in the article "Etsy Finds: Fall to Pieces".
Before you ask...YES, I will have more small wing rings listed in about a week and I do have more large ones in the studio.
Thanks for looking!

Monday, August 10, 2009

New Retailer!


I would like to introduce you to Alchemy eco boutique. It's an eco-friendly boutique located in wonderfully hot and humid Richmond, VA. It's owned by Amy McFadden aka Amy Black, who also happens to be a kick ass tattoo artist (I know from personal experience). I will be adding some more jewelry to her stock so if you're in the area, please stop by and visit.
The shop is located at 3125 W. Cary St, 2nd floor. Check out Alchemy's website for more info.


p.s.- you'll soon be able to find me in Rhode Island, too! stay tuned...

Friday, July 10, 2009

Email issues

My "superpower" sucks. I have an uncanny knack for crashing all technological devices just by being around them. Seriously.

My email is acting up! I have no idea what happened but I'm working to figure it out and fix it.
In the meantime, please use my alternate email: mypreciousstudio@gmail.com

If you've recently tried to email me PLEASE RESEND to the above email address!

Thank you for your patience

Monday, July 6, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009

technical difficulties

I'm aware that my website is unaccessible right now. I've discovered the problem and it will be up and running in no time.
Sorry for any inconvenience!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Whodunnit?

I've created a piece for this year's Whodunnit? Exhibition. All artwork is signed on the back and will remain a mystery until sold (for a mere $50 each!)
The exhibition opens this Friday, June 5th at Ghostprint Gallery in Richmond, VA. Artworks can be viewed on Friday and during gallery hours on Saturday. Then on Sunday, they will be sold during the Broad Appetit event in downtown Richmond.

So come by and check it out!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Plays with dirt


the plan...

the booty...


the tool I found buried in the yard...anyone know what this is?

First house. First garden. I decided to start small with a flower garden in the front yard. The back yard shows me more and more each day. There are huge beds of beautiful purple flowers that just "appeared" like magic one day. Then I discovered that the back yard fence is covered with intoxicating honeysuckle! Maybe next year I'll start the vegetable garden.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Cemetery fun


we found the gorgeous crypts and columns at the very top of this path/hill




Here are a few additional images of the cemetery we shot in.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Me, me, me, meee!



I took a week off in April to visit my family in CT. While there I stayed at Hotel TenEyck which has the best staff and accommodations around. wink, wink...
My sister Carla is truly one gifted photographer. Visit carlateneyck.com to see what I mean. We had planned on a photo shoot to get some shots for my site and finally got the chance on the last day of my visit. The weather was beautiful and so we headed out.
Well, we went driving around looking for a cool spot (the first location was a no go as the cherry trees had not blossomed yet) and came upon this GORGEOUS cemetery in Simsbury. and OF COURSE we had to stop. My kind of place, for sure.
My sister is funny as hell and is always "go, go, go!" and all up in my grill...so this was super fun! Click here to see our session...

ps- Carla, sorry I "broke" your camera!

Busy, busy


earrings: copper, sterling silver, garnet


I have a lot of things to post. Especially since I got back from visiting my family in April. I guess I'll start with jewelry. I have a bunch of "little things" that I've made recently. I have some rings and earrings that I've made with sterling silver, copper, bronze and garnets. I'm loving mixed metals lately. I also made some sweet little earrings in sterling with pops of colorful green and purple cz's and more garnets. I've been photographing them the past few days and still need to edit them. I will be posting these items in my Etsy shop so I'll let you know as soon as that happens.
Here's a peek...

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers Day



It's that day again. This will mark the 4th Mothers Day to pass since Mom died in 2006. Sometimes I wish this whole weekend would disappear from the calendar.
I was in CT recently visiting my family. My sister, my niece and I went to Mom's cemetery to visit (and to finally get the info together for a headstone). My niece Georgie is named after Mom. While walking in the cemetery visiting Mayor Mike's grave, sweet little Georgie decided to collect some flowers for Mom's grave. She picked up some fallen magnolia petals and then discovered a dropped iris on the ground. She then carefully arranged them on Mom's grave.
Today I am planting some roses in her honor.

Happy Mothers Day, Mom. Wherever you are...

Saturday, January 31, 2009

time to shop






Alright folks. I've just finished uploading some jewelry to my Etsy shop. There are some recycled items, some one of a kind items and some limited edition pieces in the mix. Please visit!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

okay, let's try this again




I'll admit it. I got sidetracked and didn't post new stuff on Etsy like I promised. Well, I've got all my photos edited and the next step is to upload and add all the info. I'll have new jewelry in my etsy shop by this Sunday! Here's a sneak peek...