Snippets of Summer

And once again I've let the blog fall to the wayside… 

You've been keeping me so busy in the studio! I am incredibly grateful! It has been a struggle just to keep up with my orders this summer and I couldn't be happier about it. With the kids being out of school and all of the fabulous summertime distractions this city has to offer, it has, unfortunately, also meant that studio time is at a premium and I haven't had much of a chance to add anything new to the shop in the way of one-of-kind work--but I'll have some news about that in a minute!

In non-jewelry-but-still-creative news: after taking a bit of a hiatus from photography (except for product shots), I've been slinging my camera over my shoulder again before heading out the door in the mornings and trying to capture at least a few shots every day. It feels good. 

So… some pretty big news on the work front!

I applied to and have been accepted to show at Etsy Vancouver for Etsy's big Made in Canada Market on September 27th! As a general rule I don't really do shows (nor do I use the term "as a rule"), so this is a kind of a big deal. Mark your calendars and come out and see me and my jewelry (and the work of many other talented Etsians) at Robson Square. 

Once again I'll be a busy little Canadian beaver building up stock for the show until then. And for those of you who aren't local, the good news is that whatever doesn't sell at the show (there is sure to be plenty) will go into the etsy shop afterwards. So there should be a good supply of new ready-to-ship work available, just in time Christmas. ;)

My next post should have some fun shots of some pretty fabulous pieces I've been working on lately. I'm just not allowed to share them yet! 

Until then...

Xo

Oh, hey.

Been a while. 

I apologize. 

Life has been a little hectic since the holidays. 

I mean, life around here is always a little hectic, and actually I've been making an effort to stop and BREATHE a little more these days (literally - I've taken up Moksha Yoga and meditation), and I guess the blog has, unfortunately, been relegated to the end of the priority list. 

I'll try to make more of an effort.

she's said that before

Mostly, I've been busy making jewelry! Wow! I've been a busy little metalsmith since November. 

I spend at least two days a week in my studio making nothing but wedding rings. 

What an honor. 

I am still so incredibly amazed and touched that you lovely people entrust me with such an important task. I love the fact that my rings are out there, being worn by men and women (and women and women and men and men), as symbols of their love and commitment. I do my best to make each one with intention (never mindlessly), and to spend a little time as I'm sawing and filing and soldering and sanding focusing on the love and passion and friendship and partnership that the silver I'm working will eventually come to symbolize. It's been such a pleasure and I'm looking forward to adding even more ring styles to my line in the near future (and gold, gold is on the horizon). 

Speaking of jewelry that's an honor to create, over the winter holidays I had the immense and humbling pleasure of being asked to produce one of the most meaningful pieces of jewelry I've worked on yet:

 A hollow form pendant built to house a portion of the cremated remains of the wearer's recently departed partner.

The sides of the pendant have been filed to resemble my signature wedding rings.

Thank you, Meggan, so much, for granting me the honour of creating this piece with you (and Mikel). It was an incredible honor and I feel like my studio is a different place now that it has contained the vibrant spirit of your love.

♥

As for other pieces in the works, when I'm not busy filling wedding ring orders, I am most certainly still creating one-of-a-kind art jewelry and regularly updating the shop. There's a new Wonderland Ring in there, a recent addition of gemstone stacking rings (made-to-order in your size and choice of stones), and various other pieces come and gone (you'll have to check the sold section to see those).  If you missed anything, make sure to follow my Facebook page - I try to post new work there as I list it.

Now here's to spring!
xo

Thank you

Wow!

It was another great week in the shop, so thank you for that!

You've kept me busy filling orders. 

I've just got one Wonderland Ring left:

Turquoise and Sterling, of course. :)

The plan for this coming week, along with working on some custom orders, is a few vintage glass rings and maybe a pendant or two? 

But first, some important administrative crap:

Holiday Order Deadlines:
(for Christmas delivery)

          Within Canada:

           Made-to-Order Items, regular shipping         Place Order by Midnight December 5th

           Made-to-Order Items, upgraded shipping*     Place Order by Midnight December 11th

           Ready-to-Ship Items, regular shipping          Place Order by Midnight December 10th

           Ready-to-Ship Items, upgraded shipping*      Place Order by Midnight December 19th

          *contact me before purchase for a quote on upgraded shipping charges

           To the US:

           Made-to-Order Items, regular shipping         Place Order by Midnight December 3rd

           Made-to-Order Items, upgraded shipping*     Place Order by Midnight December 9th

           Ready-to-Ship Items, regular shipping          Place Order by Midnight December 8th

           Ready-to-Ship Items, upgraded shipping*      Place Order by Midnight December 17th

          *contact me before purchase for a quote on upgraded shipping charges

          Other Foreign:

          Unfortunately I cannot guarantee Christmas delivery to locations outside of Canada and the United States. Please contact me if you are concerned about Christmas delivery and would like to discuss shipping options. 

Whew! 

Thanks again for all of your amazing support!

Have a lovely weekend!

xo

Forest Nymphs

The girls and I had to entertain ourselves all weekend as Dr. Foxy was a very busy beaver (hmm... mixed metaphor? oh well, it stays). 

We managed okay, my little forest nymphs and I.

Oh, and as promised I listed a couple of new rings. There's still a turquoise Wonderland Ring on the bench that's being a bit of a boor, but it should be up sometime this week. 

 SOLD

Available here

It was a busy week in the shop! I spent today restocking necessities in the shop and filling some made-to-order orders. 

A day making wedding bands is always a good day. 

Thank you all for your lovely support! It means the world!

xo

Simon Says

Three new turquoise rings in the shop tomorrow.

Don't miss them!