Update in photos

So It's been a crazy few weeks! I know I said I was going to post holiday ideas everyday but obviously that didn't work out due to the exhausting prep work for my back to back shows (always good intentions!)

Since its been a while, here is a montage of photos from the last few weeks. I'll resume holiday posts as soon as I finish filling some holiday orders! Hope everyone is having a fantastic December so far :)

Xoxoxo- Amy

Cyber Week Sale!

 We're having a little sale this week over at the online store! In honor of Cyber Week, we've listed our most popular pieces at  drastically discounted prices! Have fun and Happy Cyber Week :)

xoxoxox -Amy

Holiday Blog Day 7: Handy Holiday Resources

Today I'm going to share some resources that  you can use to help make the holidays run a little smoother!

1) Organize your Holiday

Everyone is envious of those who are on top of their holiday gift shopping. So to help prevent the headache of waiting in holiday lines on Christmas Eve,  check out these helpful guides and planners from Real Simple:

Ultimate Christmas Countdown Checklist

Holiday Gift List Worksheet

The One Day Christmas Shopping Plan


2) Get your House in Order 

The Holidays mean guests and family visits, so you want your home to be warm and welcoming. These resources from Houzz will help you handle the necessary prep work before your guests arrive:

How to prep for a holiday party in 1 Month

5 Ways to get your living room ready for entertaining

10 Ways to get your kitchen ready for the Holidays

Stress free holiday hosting


3) Holiday Templates

These are just awesome to have on hand, use these templates from Martha Stewart for everything from cookies to cards! Get creative!

26 Holiday templates


Happy Prepping!
xoxoxox -Amy

Holiday Blog Day 6: Let's Serve Brunch!

I don't know about you, but I love brunch! So I decided to put together some ideas for everything you would need to serve an awesome holiday brunch with a woodland theme. So get some ideas, grab some friends, and get together!

Ikea - Rustik Flatware, Alster Serveware, assorted tea towels

Love the wood details on these Ikea untensils! And  20 pieces for under $30, who can say no?  Same with the tea towels! What better way to update your kitchen for the season than some pretty patterned tea towels?

KayeRachelle - Placemats
urbanplusforest - Birch napkin rings
juliepeach - Linen Napkins
DeMossDesignsWood - Wood Bowl

Aren't these lovely table staples amazing? Plus they are all handmade! You can't get much better than that. All of these together would make such a lovely warm setting. I especially adore the birch wood napkin rings!

miwoodcrafts - birch tea candle holder
atstuart - concrete moss trio centerpiece
eelightfulCandles - beeswax honeycomb candles

Don't forget about an eye-catching centerpiece! I chose these for their unique and wonderful textures because texture helps to add depth to the feeling your trying to capture. All of these centerpieces come in multiples so you have more freedom in how they are arranged.

Harney and Sons - Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
darshanpottery - Ceramic Mugs
WonderVintageShop - Vintage teapot

Whenever I think of the holidays, I always think of Harney and Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice tea. If you've never had it before, you are missing out! It's a strong tea that is so full of cinnamon goodness it just makes you smile when you sip it. It's got a wonderful sweetness too, you don't really need any sweetener with this tea. Serve it up in these adorable handmade mugs and this perfect vintage teapot.

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Menu:
Quick Quiche  
Alaska Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating

Frisée, Baby Spinach, and Golden Beet Salad
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cheese Straws
 
Cinnamon Rolls 
Hot Apple Cider
 

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These recipes don't necessarily have to be made together! Have some fun and make some food :)

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 As a side note, 
I'm getting ready for my show tomorrow at Ridgley Middle School so stop by if you have some time! It's a really nice little show and it's a great place to buy handmade gifts! 

xoxoxoxox -Amy

Holiday Blog Day 5: Outfits that Shine

Today I've curated some outfits that are fit for the season. I'll show you 5 outfits that you can wear to 5 different occasions.  I'm also showcasing some of my own work to show you how easily you can go from awesome to awe inspiring, simply by accessorizing.

1) Out to Brunch

Clothing
debenhams.com Slate Cable Poncho
nelly.com Club L Lace Detail Top
wallisfashion.com Black Twill Slim Leg Jean
metroparkusa.com Dollhouse Aspen Boot
newlook.com Pink Quilted Shell Envelope Clutch

Jewelry:
Medallion Pearl Bracelet
Sweet Wood Drop Earrings

Why it Works:
This outfit is arranged around neutrals and both the Medallion Pearl Bracelet and the Wood Drop Earrings are built around the same neutral color scheme. The bracelet pairs super well with the lace shirt by mirroring the floral motif and adding more softness to the look with the fresh water pearls around the band. Since the lace and cowl neck of the sweater are so close to the face, you only need simple little earrings like these to complete your outfit.

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2) Weekend Coffee Date

Clothing:
indressme.com Fleece Long Sleeve ponch
jcrew.com Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tee
Topshop Moto 'Leigh' Skinny Jeans
TOMS cotton loafer
charlotterusse.com Leatherette Cross-Body Bag
newlook.com  Purple Tribal Woven Belt

Jewelry:
Triangle Ikat Earrings
Kaide Wood Pendant

Why it Works:
The Triangle Ikat Earrings have the same casual, earthy feel that this outfit has. They help unite the tribal influences of the cardigan and belt.  The aqua colored shirt pairs really well with these earrings too and they help pull together the olive color pants by keeping everything in the same blue/green family. The Kaide Wood Pendant just adds to the natural and free feeling of this ensemble.

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3) Bonfire

Clothing:

aeropostale.com Long Sleeve Alison Plaid Woven Shirt

oldnavy.gap.com The Rockstar Cords (Time Will Teal)

sheinside.com White Removable Hooded Sleeveless Vest Coat

lordandtaylor.com Shearwater Grey & Blue Plaid & Rubber boots

amazon.com Tahiti Sunshine Scarf

houseoffraser.co.uk Therapy Fairisle print glove

Jewelry:

Diamond Stud Earrings

Sweet Wood Charm Bracelet

Why it Works:

This outfit is practical and fun with a muted citrus color scheme that really goes well with the Diamond Stud Earrings. The Sweet Wood Charm bracelet adds to that woodland feel that you get with the plaid boots and shirt. These pieces of jewelry are great for an outfit that requires you to bundle up. The studs stay close to your ears so they won't catch on scarves and hats and the bracelet is able to peak out from between your layers of gloves and jackets. You can still be stylish and warm!

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4) Holiday Cocktail

Clothing:

asos.com  Mango Kate Bandeau Peplum Bodycon Dress

2bstores.com  Studded Skull Clutch

heels.com Jessica Simpson Waleo Shoe

beauty.com essie nail color Polish, Tart Deco

Jewelry:
Pearl Cluster Flower Necklace - Pastel

Why it Works: The coral pops of color pull together this gorgeous outfit by focusing the attention on your neck, nails, and feet. The subtle sheen of the pearls softens this sophisticated night look. Finish it off with simple pearl studs and your ready to party!

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5) Christmas shopping

Clothing:
oldnavy.gap.com Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress
sheinside.com Yellow Long Sleeve Lace Neckline Drawstring Pockets Trench Coat
urbanog.com Brisk Stroll Socks
maurices.com Reese Tall Riding Boot
pullandbear.com Flag Print Shopper Bag

Jewelry:
  Half Star Necklace

 Why it Works: The Half star necklace is a great addition to this outfit because it adds  to the festive feel of this look. It's playful nature pairs well with the motifs in this outfit: The fair isle stars on the socks, the bold flag pattern bag, and the lace details of the trench coat. Plus the contrasting colors really make this piece stand out on the red of the dress.



xoxoxoxo - Amy

Holiday Blog Day 4: Guy Gifts

Today's Holiday Post is a quick one, but it's very useful one because... it's all about unique gifts for the boys! Guys are hard to shop for right? So here is a quick list of 10 guy gifts that will help get you started:

1) Takemoto Olivewood glasses
2) My PersonaliTs Shirt
3) LuciFayeDesigns guitar strap
4) BearLbunny iphone Case 
5) ragznl   ipad felt sleeve
6) Sur la table BBQ Skewers
7) Williams-Sonoma  Steak monograms
8) Cool Material Zombie survival kit
9) Exuvius Collar Stays
10) Tokyo Flash watch


I'll end this post with what I got Kirk last year, he really enjoys them:











Happy Shopping! xoxoxoxo -Amy

Holiday Blog Day 3: Wrap it Pretty with Furoshiki

To be honest, I'm not a very good gift wrapper. I have good intentions when the holidays come around, but what I always end up doing is wrapping my gifts much too late and because of that, they don't come out very pretty. (think 2am, "Ah! I ran out of scotch tape! Oh well, I'll just use the duct tape then...." type of scenario)

So, this year I vow to be different! And if you are anything like me, or are just interested in learning some new ways to wrap it up nicely, vow along with me to make this year: THE PRETTIEST LOOKING GIFTS EVER YEAR! Or just not use duct tape year! :)

Today we are studying the Furoshiki:

image courtesy of The Link Collective

Since I have such a passion for Japanese fabric it's only natural that I'm also interested in Furoshiki, which is the Japanese art of wrapping gifts in fabric! This is both a waste reducing and very beautiful way of presenting your gifts.

Photos courtesy of The Gifted Blog

Fun Fact: Furoshiki is derived from the Japanese words for furo (bath) and shiki (spread). Traditionally people would carry their extra clothing to the public baths using a furoshiki.

The really great thing about Furoshiki is how simple it can be: You need only some fabric. Try using a square scarf or a tea towel to make your gift go that extra mile. Fabric stores sell pre-cut quilting squares that fit the bill for most smaller boxes which is especially time saving if you have many gifts to wrap.

Here is a very easy tutorial video on how to wrap a basic one and two knot furoshiki:

 Here is one of my own examples of how to wrap a jewelry box in Furoshiki. I wrapped up my newest Geo Gem Necklace and topped the package off with one of my Red Blossom Ornaments. I think it looks darling!

 

This is not a furoshiki, but it does use a square of fabric! I wrapped up a small earring box and tied it in candy colored cherry blossom fabric and pinched off the ends with ribbon. Doesn't the Sparkling Daisy Ornament go well with this package?

 

There is a lot out there on furoshiki so if you are interested in learning some more intricate wrapping  I'd seriously think about checking out these amazing books and resources:

This Book is in English and shows you how to do 18 different wraps with 5 different objects.

 buy on Amazon

This book is in Japanese, however it has many photographs so you shouldn't have much problem figuring out what the steps are for each wrap.

Buy from Pomadour24 

 

There is a great and authentic Furoshiki etsy Shop from Tokyo called JAPANFuroshiki which sells a great assortment of fabrics and hand towels.

 

Here is a handy little diagram of some other types of furoshiki wraps you can try in the meantime:

Happy Wrapping!

xoxoxoxo -Amy

Holiday Blog Day 2: Ornament Gift Ideas

 

Ornaments are up for sale in the shop! Hang them on a tree, window, wall or tie them atop a gift! They add interest to wine bottles you are giving as hostess gifts. Or, stick them on the front of a holiday card for something extra special. Plus, many of these patterns aren't strictly for  the holidays so your friends and family can enjoy them all year round!

 Some of my favorite ornaments are the three I based off my jewelry designs:

Based off my Sweet Wood Circles Necklace

Based off my Little Flower Slider

Based off my Rose Window Pin

Since I  always think it's great when people theme their gifts,  I decided to compile a few gift giving ideas that pair well with some of my ornaments:

1) Orient Blue Ornament

2) Made for You Prints, Sea Coral art print set

3) Artet Manufacture, Mug

4) Esschert Designs USA, Window Planter

5) A Passion for Blue and White by Carolyn Roehm

6)LenitaGM, Circle Scarf White leaves

1) Sparkling Rose Ornament

2) Sondra Roberts, Rose Box Clutch

3) Treasures by Shabby Chic, Mirror

4) Green Grass 2, Rose Moleskin notebook

5) Eterie, Pink Flower Headband

1) Zen Flower Ornament

2) Econica, Hoodie Wrap Shirt

3) Lungta Imports, Tibetan singing bowl

4) Gaiam, Yoga Mat

5) Jag Din, Wall Planter

6 ) The Revolution Soap Co., Vegan Root Chakra Soap

Happy Gift Giving!

xoxoxoxo - Amy

Holiday Blog Day 1: Let's make it Merry!

Since it is officially November and the busy bustle of the holiday season will soon mean no parking spots at the mall, I thought it would be fun to take a mini hiatus from normal blogging and spruce up my posts with some merriment! So from now until Christmas I will try to share things that I hope will inspire you to make the most of your holidays this season. If you have any ideas or want to see me post about something specific, feel free to e-mail me your thoughts at:

info@sunahjewlery.com Subject: Holiday Blog

So Today, I'm sharing some inspirational ideas on how to make your home more cozy for the upcoming months:

1) Put a Knit on it
 nothing says warm and cozy  like a nice cabled knit. Now you can find this cold weather staple on more than just your sweaters!  Check out these awesome knitted additions for the home. The knitted candles would make an awesome gift as well. 

1-3)Biscuit Scout knitted throw Kudu Wall Hanging and knitted ottoman slip. 
4)Pottery Barn Pillow
5) Cultural Pollination Sweater Candles , Andy Ve Eirn Home Knitted Pillow,



2) Add a Little Light
Ah, those multi-colored Christmas lights. Got to love them.  But what if you are looking for something a little more playful and modern and not so um..."bright"? These next few examples are great ways lighten up the mood in your home and really wow your house guests this season.

These geometric light strands by AMRADIO are a minimalist approach to the holidays.

Try your hand at making your own Twinkle Canvas! This is a beautiful way of combining wall art and lighting! Find out how to make this at Apartment Therapy

Here is unique way of using those strands of battery operated LED lights. You can find them at your local craft store. Try suspending them in interesting groupings like this one by using clear tacks pressed into the wall and clear fishing line. 

A giant snowball? No but almost as good! This lamp would look stunning as a modern centerpiece over a table! Or better yet, hung directly above your Christmas tree like a floating star! You can buy it here.

How gorgeous would this modern menorah be on your table? You could put red and green candles in it to make it a little more whimsical. Or mount just the branch on the wall when your not using it and it would be a stunning piece of wall candy.

3) Give a Warm Welcome

The first thing your holiday guests are greeted with when they visit your home is of course the front door. So why not welcome guests with an inviting door piece? These are some especially warm and fuzzy door huggers for you to consider.

A fluffy felted wreath! Fun and playful, this wreath would look stunning on both a painted door and a pure white one. This one is from Anthropologie.

A giant hanging snowflake that's super easy to DIY too! Wow! I might have to make this one! What if you painted it lime green for a modern twist? Or you could put photos behind the open cut outs in the middle. I feel like there are lots of possibilities for this one! Learn how to make this snowflake here.

Don't forget about the floor too! With the snowy weather comes muddy feet, so keep your entrance way looking both stylish and clean with this simple yet pretty door mat. Buy a similar one here.

Or if you want to go the DIY route, here is an awesome tutorial by A Beautiful Mess. I think I'm going to try this one out myself :) Also, Ikea sells a verrrry cheap coconut husk type door mat that could easily be used for this and other door dressing projects just fyi.

Now this is an amazing wreath by Rooted in Succulents. A real living work of art! How amazing would it be to walk up your front steps and be greeted by this unique masterpiece? Completely breathtaking! Your guests would never make it past the door!

Hope this helps your holidays be a bit more Merry and Bright!

xoxoxoxox - Amy