Plum District

So being a new mom, who also is a jewelry artist, I decided to feature my jewelry on the site Plum District - its a site that features products for mommies.... For Moms, By Moms!

Check out my deal here.

Handbags!

Every since I was a little girl and as far back as I can remember... I have loved purses, handbags, totes, cosmetic bags, you name it... I love bags! My mother and grandmothers would always complain about me running off in department stores to the purse section as soon as we got inside. I would want to be the cute girl with the awesome purse or tote. They knew, if I got lost (to them anyway) in the store... I would be in the purse section!!

Like jewelry, handbags are the only other fashion accessory that always seem to "fit", there's no sizes to figure out, no trying on to see if it makes your butt looks big.... it always fits. Now, of course, when I am buying a handbag I try it on to see how it wears on me, like... "is it me", or "will I look like the girl with the awesome purse" those kinds of things, and I also must say I try out my jewelry to see wear it hangs on the neckline... but in all reality - really jewelry and handbags will always fit, theres no, "I just had a baby, and my pants are tight, and maternity clothes are big" thoughts.... when buying these accessories.  Looking back, I think its funny... but to this day, I still love handbags so much, that I find myself always drooling over them, buying them - my husband even jokes around calling me a "bag lady" - its like I am in search for the perfect one, yet when I do, I am falling in love with another somewhere else!!

I totally should design my own handbag collection in addition to my jewelry. Don't you think that would be fun! I have loads of dreams of being a mommy mogul with my jewelry and accessories line! It of course, it would be so fabulous! Rather "Dashing", don't you think?? I dunno.. maybe I ought to think on that one!

Anyhow, until then... I can drool over other fabulous designer handbags. I ran into an college sorority sister a few months back, and saw her carrying a fabulous Glenda Gies handbag! OMG!! I was so excited to see the handbag... and her of course, but THAT Handbag... so awesome! So gorgeous, loved the fabric, and just wanted to fall out flat becuase it was so awesome! LOL - you know the feeling! You see, just a few months prior, I had seen these bags at one of the shows I attend, and knew I should've got one then! But I passed, yet, never stopped thinking about them. Anyhow, my friend was the girl with the awesome purse - and looked really good on her!

So now, of course, I just have to have one! And, I wanted to share that I have added a few handbags from Designer Glenda Gies to my online gift section. I just love these - they are so exquisite - luxurious handbags and totes. She really uses quality materials and hardware - so luxe! I am only featuring a few of her bags right now since I am offering them at a discounted price, I may end up adding more of her line (cosmetic bags and coin purse too), if all goes well!!

Check them out! I am def. going to have to snag myself one!

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Want a particular Glenda Gies Bag, but its not on my website? Leave a comment of the style number and colors and I will see if I can get it added!

Personalized Especially For You!

Here's a custom charm bracelet made for someone special!

One thing I love about creating hand stamped jewelry is that no two designs are ever alike!!

Time flies!

So it's been five weeks since I brought home my little bundle of joy! Where has the time gone? I feel like he's grown so much in just a short time!

On the jewelry front-working on some pearl designs and new hand stamped designs!

Shipping orders from July 13 this coming week!

Jackson's Arrival

OK Friends....

Some of you may have known that I was pregnant and expecting our first child over the past few months, and now I have exciting news to share, my son, Jackson was born on June 16th, 2012!!! I am happy and overjoyed with our new edition to our family! Hubby and I are no longer 2 with a puppy... were 3 with still one sweet Yorkie!

After recovering for the past week, settling in, and figuring feeding and sleeping schedules (still figuring this out)... I am just now getting back into making jewelry orders, focusing on new items and balancing being a new mom.  I have a few weeks off as well from my day job and plan to take full advantage of balancing jewelry making and motherhood! So wish me luck! I always have new ideas and hope to finally be able to bring one or two to life!!

Any moms out there who balance it all?? Any suggestions, tips, or thoughts? Please leave a comment and share!

First Magazine Publication!!

So I decided to take a bit of a leap if FAITH and purchase some advertising space in Pregnancy & Newborn magazine to promote my hand stamped jewelry! (fitting being that I am a new mom to be- and that lots of mommies out there love my jewelry).

While the advertising cost may be small to some businesses out there- it was a lot for me to commit! But I think with some Faith, Hopeful prayers and a lil extra Love into my product line- I can get the growth I am looking for- praying, praying for the return on the investment!

Wish me luck! And check out the Free Stuff page of P&N June issue on stands May 28th! You will find me in there!

Mother's Day Weekend

Well I can't believe it's been a month already since my last post! Time surely keeps flying by. I've been busy in the studio preparing several Mother's Day orders and just completed the last one to be overnighted for one special mom!!

In addition, I have been doing those last minute preparations to prepare for the birth of my son! Only a few weeks to go!!! This past week has been rough on my body-I am very tired and starting to notice changes to my body to help get ready for the big day!!!

Below is a picture of some me and some of my girls at my bridal shower!

It was such a fun day!! 
I must say for being a "new mom to be" I feel like I am one lucky girl this Mother's Day!! I am excited for all the things to come with being a mother.

Even my lil yorkie, Lucy has been in on the family action helping us prepare-she climbed in this new car seat to show us how it will be done when we go to buckle in our lil new guy in car!!

I must say for being a "new mom to be" I feel like I am one lucky girl this Mother's Day!! I am excited for all the things to come with being a mother.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!