Halloween Treats!

This cake is spooktacular! 

WOW I saw these incredible treats on Martha Stewart's website today and they are nothing short of amazing!

Get the recipe for this haunting cake here!

(images from marthastewart.com)

These bones are edible! Wouldn't they be the perfect Halloween party sweet? And with only two ingredients, these are pretty sweet for your wallet as well :)

• YieldMakes about 18

Ingredients:

6 Large egg whites

1 1/2 Cups sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Put egg whites and sugar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture feels warm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
2. Return bowl to mixer, and fit mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until very stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes.
3. Transfer meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip, such as a Wilton #1A. Pipe bone shapes, each 5 to 6 inches long, onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper (as shown below). Bake until crisp throughout, about 1 hour. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

40% off SALE!

We're having a super super sale right now in  our Etsy Shop to celebrate Fall! Now through October 31 enjoy 40% off everything in the shop :) Simply use the coupon code: FALLFEST11 at checkout.

Happy Fall everyone!  xoxoxo -Amy

Nails Inc. to the rescue!

 I'm always on the look for interesting hair and makeup trends, and this one happens to make my list of mightily amazing! I can't wait to try these magnetizing polishes from Nails Inc.  for Halloween. And you have to love the names of the polish which are named after some of London's most famous "attractions":  Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliment and Big Ben. I'm ordering mine from Sephora :)

Wednesday Finds - Cover the Ceiling Lean Against Walls

Wednesday finds us eyeing those bare spaces and dreaming of what could be!

Check out the Treasury HERE!

Blog Feature!

Hey everyone, just wanted to drop by and share a link! My work is featured today over at Ms. Charms Chic Blog! She is a fashion reporter in the Baltimore area and covers amazing local artisans and their stories. Pop over for a look HERE!

One More Day

Ahh So tired from the show today! The best thing to come home to is a bowl of TJ Butternut squash soup and a hot pot of green tea. Rejuvenation at it's finest :)

MD Home and Garden Fall/ New Bracelets

Tomorrow is the MD Home and Garden Fall Show! I will not be in attendance Friday but my amazing Mother will be working the show that day in my absence! So stop by if you get the chance :)

I've also listed a few new bracelets in the shop today! The Pathways Moss Bracelet and the amazing Petal Drops Bracelet are both up and available to ship out, check them out HERE.

xoxox -Amy

Look Book Charm Bracelet

It's finally back up in the shop: My signature Look Book Charm Bracelet is available now with a new selection of colorful charms that just ask to be touched! These are some of my favorite bracelets to make because the patterns are showcased in such a fluid way. It's like wearing a catalog of choices, on your wrist!

Get one or gift one today in the shop HERE.

Just a few Photos

bunches of bracelets 

loving the pearls this season

snapped a few shots of some new work before they made it into their respective boxes (and before my camera ran out of batteries) 

Show Prep

Tomorrow is the set up for the Home and Garden show and I'm wrapping up my work so I can hopefully have a few hours of relaxation before this long weekend. Although I'm not the most well rested leading up to a show, I do believe I'm the most hydrated : Today I think I drank about a gallon of Green tea :) That may be a new record. 

It's pouring outside currently and it's on these days that I feel the most comfortable to be working up in my tower. When I look out  my second story window onto the wet pavement, I feel content that I'm  surrounded by my tools and fabrics in my well lit studio space.

xoxoxox -Amy

Latest Etsy Obsessions

I need this insanely awesome dress by Qoo Qoo in my closet now!

Love these baubles from Homako. They would make any outfit happier!

Foxes on your ears? Yes please! I'll be adding these studs from Leanimale to my Christmas list for sure.

I love Etsy. What are your obsessions this week?

xoxoxo - Amy

New in the Shop

As requested by so many people, I've finally made the mini version of my signature 3 flower necklace available in the shop! I'll be listing the blue version soon as well. This dainty version is a great everyday piece while still remaining delightfully eye-catching. You can check it out here!

 It's a big blue sky kind of day and I actually have some time to enjoy it, although if I were smart I'd probably use this time to begin my Fall studio cleaning...

Go outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!

xoxox -Amy

What I'm Reading

These were supposed to be part of my beach reading this year but it has quickly become Fall reading due to my lack of actual reading time :)

The Future of Power is a really great read so far and I applaud how the author takes a relatively difficult topic and explains it with clarity and ease. What I have really enjoyed  is the topic of Soft Power which  uses positive, attractive plans of action to achieve outcomes  in a way that military strength cannot.

The second book I've just started but I feel it will be  filled with very, very interesting facts. I need only point to the cover titles. 

What are you all reading right now?

xoxox -Amy

Fells Point Festival Recap

new design debuted at Fells Point

So I've warmed up finally from this past weekend's show, but I still can't believe how cold it was! Despite the shivering and the occasional rain drops, we had a lot of fun! Thanks Fells Point for hosting such a well attended show. I loved that we were sandwiched between the water and a row of lively bars and boutiques, I don't think we could have had a better spot. Everyone was so friendly and I had the chance to meet with some lovely people :) I will be putting this show on my list for next year! 

I have a nice break in my show schedule for next weekend but you will be able to find me next  at the MD Fall Home and Garden Show in Timonium Oct 14-16.

xoxoxo -Amy