A Helping Stone

Earlier this year we gave a portion of money from my stone effect pendants to help Haiti. This time we are going to be giving a portion from our Stone effect bracelets to our favorite charity: Compassion International.  

We sponsor a child from India named Rubi and we just adore her. My husband (then boyfriend) and I became sponsors back when we were just highschoolers. We were at a concert and they gave a call out into the crowd to those who felt moved to help a less fortunate child, and we just felt moved to answer that call. These last seven  years have been a true blessing to us, being able to write to Rubi and get to know her as she has grown up into a passionate young lady.

So every year Compassion allows their sponsors to donate money into a pool that they use to buy all of the children Christmas gifts, and that is where we are donating this years money. You can visit Compassion's website if you are interested in sponsoring a child of your own:

Compassion International

Ornaments!

Happy to announce that we have Holiday Ornaments on sale in the shop now! They are part of my stone effect series and are perfect for hanging up around the house. 

You can purchase a single ornament,  or as a set of 3. These make such pretty hostess gifts!

Check them out at our Etsy Shop.

We will of course have these pretties at the Home Show and our other Shows into December. It's still not too late to get an e-vite to the Home Show! 

e-mail me at info@sunahjewelry.com if you would like to stop by.

Little Bird Falls in Love Collaboration

One of the most exciting things about being an artist is being able to meet other artists and share our ideas and talents. You just never know what will be created. I'm super excited to share a collaboration that amazingly talented artist, teacher, and friend, Caitlin Johns has created for Sun Ah Blair Jewelry.

 Caitlin has an  uncanny knack for making things just plain adorable, so it was only natural for her to collaborate with my little bird pendants which so many people label as "so cute!" Caitlin has her degree in Art Education from Towson University and teaches children of all ages the joy of creativity. She is amazing in just about every medium, but painting is her main love.

I'm also very excited to announce that she has graciously decided to create a line of holiday cards for my upcoming shows! You will be able to purchase them at the Holiday home Show and all of my shows through December. I will share preview photos when they are ready.


Some of Caitlin's paintings:

Giveaway Photos!

Here they are! Photos of the giveaway pairs! Remember you can win two ways: sign up to be a follower of our blog by clicking the link on the side of this page, or visiting us at the Home Show or any other show in November to sign up! 

 * Cherry and Crane Bracelet & Crane pin

 Little Bird Necklace & Large pair of earrings

 Look book necklace & charm bracelet

Little Squares Necklace &  Dogwood Charm bracelet

I caught a cold at my last show so I'm going to get some much needed rest. Hope to  shake this thing so I can get back to working on all the fun that is the Holiday Home Show!

Need an invite? simply e-mail me at info@sunahjewelry.com and I'll send one your way!

Details

Hello! It's getting late and I have a show tomorrow early, early, early, so I won't post photos tonight but I have the details of the giveaway:

We're giving away sets of jewelry that can be worn together or can stand alone. This way you can keep one and give one as a gift for the holidays! (or just keep both, you decide) Here is what you can win:

* Look book necklace & charm bracelet
* Cherry and Crane Bracelet & Crane pin
* Little Squares Necklace &  Dogwood Charm bracelet
* Little Bird Necklace & Large pair of earrings

I'll have photos up tomorrow after the show of all of these! We have 2 ways to get entered to win these:

1) become a follower of our blog by clicking on the side of this page
2) visit us at the home show or any of our shows in November and sign up

We'll do a random drawing of names at the end of November and winners will be notified via e-mail or phone. Packages will be sent the first week in December just in time for gift giving season!

What's better than Jewelry?

Free Jewelry! As you might have guessed, we're going to be giving away some lovely pieces this year. I'll post more details later tonight.  If you Haven't become a follower of our blog, simply follow the link on the side of this page! ( it will help you later for the give away! ) or e-mail me for a paperless home show invite ( it will help you later for the give away as well! )

Insight into my Process

So I never got to officially unveil this design, and it's a good thing I took some last minute photos of them before my show this last weekend because they have since found new homes. This was a necklace that I had wanted to make for a while now, ever since a customer told me I should translate a similar pin into a necklace. 

I originally wanted to make two smaller flowers and one larger one, but at the last minute switched to keeping it uniform and I'm glad I did. It's a very statement piece and it uses a whole bunch of fun patterns from my Fall/Winter collection. It was received very well at my last show and I regret that I had only made two. Lesson learned, I will have more of these at my Holiday Home Show and the rest of my shows into December.

Now I'm about to create just a single flower pendant from this design. I guess I'm working backwards!

*** I now only have a handful of paper invitations to The Holiday Home Show so please let me know if you want a physical invite before they are all gone! Shoot me an e-mail for a paperless version: info@sunahjewelry.com ***

Cozy Things

For some reason I was so cold today! Bundled in far too many layers for an October Tuesday, my mind of course started thinking about knitting. Since getting back with my new yarns from Philly, I've been carefully thinking of what to make from their expensive greatness. I decided it has to be something intricate because I just don't feel right using a $20 hand-dyed skein for a scarf. I'm thinking these lovely leg warmers might fit the bill.

Then I saw a photo of a hot water bottle and thought: now that's something I don't think of very much! (actually ever) but now I am. Ever since I found this crazy beautiful cabled hot water bottle cozy I can't stop thinking about them! I must make one this winter.

Lastly, the coziest thing I can think of when I'm cold, is of course the Kotatsu. The Japanese really have something good going on. To all who are unfamiliar, Kotatsu is basically a heater beneath a table covered in a futon that traps all that glorious warmth. I make a similar style in the winter and it is the greatest thing to just relax and watch tv while drinking hot tea or chocolate with your friends!

Hoping tomorrow is not quite so chilly!

(but if it is I can always make kotatsu)

*** Getting lots of replies for home show invites and I'm beginning to run low! Please let me know soon if you would like a physical mailed version of the invitation soon! Paperless versions are infinite, so if you'd like one of those, contact me anytime. Visit the Fall Home show page for more details.

Fall is in Swing

Finished putting together all of the Fall Home Show Invites this afternoon! I decided to make them this year instead of having them printed as postcards like I've done in the past. They are a bit more whimsical but I think it goes along well with my new work. If you would enjoy receiving a mailed version, just shoot me an e-mail with your mailing address and I'll gladly send one over to you!

Also, I created a page on the website devoted to the Home Show this year. So if you haven't seen it yet, you can take a peak here!

In other news, I'm doing some redecorating in my studio. Ever since I came back from Omoi in Philly, I just can't get the image of their side wall out of my head. It was covered in Black and white Japanese Manga drawings and it just looked so cool! I'm trying to figure out how to recreate a similar look. Also, I decided to try my hand at apple sauce tonight. It came out tasty but had a way smoother texture than store bought apple sauce. It was a good first try at least! 

What kinds of Fall food do you like to cook?

Fall Home and Garden Show Recap/ More fun!

Back from my crazy 3 day show weekend! I love the atmosphere of multi-day shows. It's like a little community pops up overnight in a place where there was once just bare floors and walls. You get to know your neighbors and other vendors more personally, and it's a close knit feeling shared between artists. Coming back to my booth in the early mornings is a bit  like returning to a second home. 

I was so glad to have such wonderful vendors around me and it made the whole weekend just fly by! I met some amazing customers and was happy as always to see some familiar faces. I also had the pleasure of receiving some amazing offers to participate in other events. Overall, it was a pretty good show (especially since it was indoors!) 

I'll be at the Cockeysville Fall Festival this Sat for a few hours and then it's onto the most exciting show on my schedule : THE ANNUAL FALL HOME SHOW! 

 November 6-7 

11am-4pm

this year it will be at my very own house so everyone can take a peak at my little studio and say hello to my two Japanese cats.

***Reminder to all of you who want a paperless invite, please contact me at info@sunahjewelry.com 

Weekend in Photos

 I'm working late to get ready for MD Home and Garden this weekend, but I promised to share  my photos from Philadelphia so here are a few plus some others:

Labels to make my supplies easier to find.

Photos going out with recent show applications.

My day in Philly began at 9am and I found myself wandering down some lovely neighborhoods. I was ultimately searching for an awesome store that I had heard of online called Omoi.

After 3 hours of getting lost and walking about 5 miles, I found it! Omoi means interesting in Japanese and it was just that. Filled with the cutest Japanese stationary, jewelry, and so much more! I had to restrain from buying everything.

A piece of the mosaic maze wall. I especially loved the quote embedded on the blocks.

My spoils from the day: Gorgeous yarns from Rosie's Yarn Cellar, deco tape, Kaolin clay soap, kawaii pig pencil sharpener, and Japanese bunny paper punch from Omoi.

The first photo doesn't do this Manos del Uruguay yarn justice. It's hand dyed, gorgeous merino wool/silk blend. Plus it's made by an organization that helps to bring economic and social opportunities to rural women. Beautiful.

Yum! It's really Fall! Made some pumpkin bread and bought that tasty pumpkin butter from TJ's!

In addition to this, I have so many exciting new patterns for winter  that are gracing my newest pieces. Plus a I had an explosion of new designs. This weekend is going to be so much fun! Make sure to come out to the MD Home and Garden Show to say hello and browse for some early Holiday goodies, or contact me for an invite to the Annual Fall Home Show on November 6-7!

xxoo -Amy

Root and Sky

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know about a friend of mine who makes the most amazing body care products. Her line is called Liquid Ember and it is based on the ancient Indian concept of ayurveda or the science of life, to help create a healthy balance in your mind-body connection. I've had the pleasure of testing out her products at a recent show and I was so impressed! She has put so much effort, research and love into her product line and it really shows. She has just opened up her online store and if you get the chance please check it out! Her website is: www.rootandsky.com.

Also just as a small update, I've applied for all of my Fall/Winter shows and I have managed to squeeze in a date for the annual Home Show this year with one exciting change: We'll be holding it at the new house this year! So mark your calendars for the weekend of November 6-7.  (Please e-mail me if you would rather receive an e-mail invite to save the trees!!)

 I'll be in Philly tomorrow checking out some great artsy shops (and of course China Town) and I'll  have  some photo updates when I get back!