Give-away winner and new VIDEO!

I am so excited...

I've wondered how to show you a bit of how I work in the studio. It's not neat and pretty, and there's many a day I end up with a band-aid (or 2) on a finger...the family doesn't even ask anymore ;P

Forward to my meetings with Lisa of Lilybird Design. She did a photo shoot of the studio, and ME last month and brought over a wonderful compilation of what goes on during "a day in the life". I absolutely LOVE what she came up with...even letting you see my messy workbench!

I hope you can get a sense of what goes into making pretties for you...and how much I love being able to do it!

MY VIDEO

(i wanted to have the video show here, but it just won't work, thus the delay with this post. Click above on "my video" and you can see it on Vimeo...it's worth the trip, and I'll keep working at getting it here!)

Feel free to comment on my happy little video :)

For the give-away winner...Mary commented on Facebook, and wins the fun bracelet combo. If Mary would like to pick it up in person from the studio, she also receives a fun Brown Dog handmade bar of lavendar soap. Contact me Mary so we can arrange for you to claim your pretties.
Next week...I'm thinking "old friend, new friend, GOOD friend" for the studio theme.

Bringing a bit of Paris to the Studio...

Paris was wonderful, but one of the BEST parts (romance, family-time, food, sites, history aside ;P ) was imagining what I could bring back to use in the studio!

When arranging this trip for our anniverary, Todd actually encouraged me to plan for the famous French flea markets. He reminded me to take along some jewelry for photographs...what a hubby! (did you notice my new blog header he had made for my return post-trip!? but I'm gushing...) One fun idea I had when planning the trip was making this bracelet.

I stamped several mini-Eiffel towers onto sterling, and wore this bracelet on our trip up the Tour Eiffel! A few of the charms are spoken for...Lucy and myself, my goddaughter who LOVES Paris. The rest will find their way into some pieces I've sketched out for this summer, along with some other fun items I brought back!

I would like to have a Paris-themed give-away this week. Please comment here on the blog, or on the studio Facebook page. Let me know about a memorable place you've travelled, where you HOPE to travel, or just say "Hi" or "Welcome back".

One random winner will receive their own mini-Eiffel, a 1/2 inch sterling initial charm, and her choice of colorful beadies on a ball chain bracelet. I'll announce the winner on Friday. If you live near enough to claim it in person, you can also enjoy a Brown Dog bar of lavendar soap.

I missed everyone, and am getting busy with new pretties to share with you.

Here was another photo-opportunity, too good to pass up...

"Mother of the family" chocolates...

Open Thursday and Friday!!!

The "secret's" out! Here's where we were for the past 8 days...Paris for our 20th anniversary (with the kids!). Wonderful time shopping, walking, eating, cafes...I'll have so many more photos to share, especially of the PARIS FLEA MARKETS!!! This photo is a hint about next week's give-away...check back Monday for details...But very important...

Don't forget that I have open studio hours:

Thursday May 5, 10-3 and 5-8
Friday May 6, 10-3

I'll have everything available for SHOPPING, and Mother's Day orders are READY for pick-up.

Forget to order something special for Mom? Ne t'en fais pas! (not to worry!)...
...many ready mommy items
..."gift-is-on-the-way" cards if you'd like to order something NOW, to be available SOON...AND you'll have a card to give :)

...ooh-la-la!

Sacred Art Show Friday and Saturday...

I've sent a glass case of my religious jewelry to be part of the Sacred Art Show (click HERE for details) this weekend, at the Blessed John Center (37th and Sheridan, next to the Cathedral).

These items will be available for sale, but if you need the "Sarah-touch" to make your necklace/bracelet just-right, you can bring it to me NEXT weekend, to my open studio hours, Thursday May 5 (10-3 and 5-8) or Friday May 6 (10-3).