Friday, June 27, 2014

The day has come



To my little brother the day before your wedding day:

I never thought there would come a day that I could easily admit that you have grown up. When did this happen?? Gradually, then all at once I guess. In my mind you are still the tiny little boy who dominated at hide and seek, was super picky about food, loved playing with beanie babies, and who would happily play dress up with me and my friends. How did you grow up into this tall, mustached, degree wielding, wedding bound adult man? However you managed it, I just wanted to tell you how
 proud I am of you for all you have accomplished. First graduating with a degree in your field of choice, then finding the love of your life and now you are going on in the ladder of life and tying the knot tomorrow. Although you may be growing up, you will always be my little brother and I love you!

Xoxo - your big sister 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Monday, June 9, 2014

New work, some thoughts



 
Lately I've been creating things just for the pure joy of creating. I know it sounds silly like, shouldn't you always create what you love? And I do, it's just as Artists I think we sometimes get tied to these cycles of making the same thing over and over again because it's our "best seller" or it's what you think people want. So it's been nice to step away a little and just spend some quality time in the studio. It's been nice creating without thinking much about pricing or how it will look on the display table at a show.

Not to get deep or anything but,

My greatest joy comes from bringing to life designs that have been inspired in the moment. Ones that I have jotted down after being moved by a line in a book, or sketched out after seeing something in nature or an outfit on the street. They are not usually quiet, small, everyday, goes-with-everything designs. I feel like it's important to sometimes take a break and remember why you started making in the first place.

These designs created with freedom, I think,  are the ultimate reflection of who I am as an Artist and it brings a great sense of peace when I bring to life these things that have harbored in my head and on paper. I hope to take more of these little breaks in production work this year and just sit and make what I truly love. I hope you like them, and if not, that's alright too :)


Sunday, June 8, 2014

Beautiful People

Stunning weather at the park yesterday! It was great to see so many people out and a pleasure to chat with so many new faces :) here are just a few snaps of some fabulous people modeling  their new Sun Ah Blair Jewelry pieces:



Work it ladies! Thanks so much for supporting my work, you all looked gorgeous :)


Friday, June 6, 2014

Art in the Park tomorrow


The weather is looking fabulous for tomorrow's show! Come out and enjoy the beautiful day at Carroll County's Art in the Park  :) I'll be nestled along the path in booth #52.

I'm very excited to be showing some of the new work and one-of-a-kind pieces  I've been busy with. I've been working with a new feeling of freedom I haven't felt in a while so I hope you enjoy what has come of it! 





Thursday, June 5, 2014

Better together




Yesterday the organizing Queen came over and majorly transformed my work space. My mantra for that day was "only what I use now". It's crazy what you collect, crazier what you hold on to, and craziest the reason you keep it. 



Having someone with me when I attempt organization is imperative to my success rate. I give yesterday a 99%   Thanks Momma you the Queen :)