Hike in photos

Went for a cloudy day hike and snapped a few photos, here are just a few. Hiking and running help me to clear my mind and focus me for the tasks at hand. What do you do to recharge?

Bracelet #03

Yesterday and today I gave myself a challenge to create pieces using the extra tiles I've accumulated over the years. Whenever I make too many or miscount how much I need, I end up with these single parts to earrings, bracelets and pendants. I'd been meaning to use them some how and now I have! Here is a few photos of the 3rd piece I have made. It surprised me at how similar the designs look to my old bead and gemstone work. It's sort of fun seeing the progression: same design, different medium. I'm having a lot of fun with this challenge!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Pretty little things

Sharing a new bracelet design! Its dainty and adorable and has just the right amount of little leaves. I feel like these will make great stacking bracelets as well!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Easy way to clean silver

I don't know why I never knew about this! I just finished cleaning up about 100 silver chains that I thought would never get clean, ( because I didn't have time to clean them by hand) in about 5 minutes! I found this easy way on a forum. You simply line a dish or pan with aluminum foil and sprinkle baking soda in it. Then place the tarnished silver in the dish and pour boiling water over everything! I just popped them all out after a little swirling with a toothpick and rinsed them in cool water: all bright and shiny like new! Wow I learn new things everyday :)

Xoxoxo - Amy

Recycled centerpiece

I decided its time to spruce up the house a bit and bring in a little of that spring feeling. This grassy centerpiece I made using found objects from the past: vase is from a wedding centerpiece, flowers are from my moms old arrangement in her basement, grass is from an Ikea project gone wrong, tin bucket used to hold soap when we lived at the apartment, and the blue ribbon is cut off an old dress I donated to salvation! Oh and the placemats are leftovers from my old jewelry display! Here they all are brought together and reborn :) and the best part is: I didn't bring in anything new ( so there is no need to find new storage space!)

Challenge yourself to create with what you already have :)

Xoxoxo - Amy

Mmmmmmm!

Made some banana bread from those mushy bananas that were on the counter! I'm sort of surprised at how well it came out :) here is the recipe I followed if you wish to make some as well : http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/

Working on orders and new displays today. Happy Monday!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Business nook!

Not sure if I ever updated the before and after of my closet business nook makeover. Even if I did, here are a few more photos! I have gotten so much more done now that it is all organized and cozy. I think my favorite part of it is the grassy green carpet because it brings an outdoorsy feel to the place! Also, I'm wearing a new version of my 5 circle necklace in the photo!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Jewelry styling

For today I'm wearing a piece that I made a little bit ago, its another triangle themed necklace ( continuing my obsession) I'm pairing it with a very relaxed outfit and it's just enough to add a little pop to my laid back look! Happy Saturday!

Xoxoxox- Amy

Anniversary!

Today marks 11 happy, crazy, adventurous and most of all loving years with my now husband Kirk! We started dating when I was just a tiny youngin' of 13 :) and we've been laughing ever since!

To mark this joyous occasion, I made myself a pair of earrings :) of course!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Sock shock!

After doing loads of laundry today, I found to my surprise that I have acquired many socks. Ok maybe I wasn't hugely surprised. the real surprise was how many tabi socks I have accumulated. I'm not sure when my split toe ninja obsession began... Anyway before I sock them away (pun completely intended) here are a few of my favs!

Xoxoxox - Amy

After the rain

It's a cleaning day today! I guess you could call it an airing out day as well, the rain brought a nice clear breeze this morning so I'm letting it cleanse the indoor air. The rain also brought new growth to my little cucumber and bean plants!

I was up really late last night so I'm trying to cleanse my mind and body today as well: morning yoga and clean eating ending today with an early bedtime. Or so I hope :)

Xoxoxoxo - Amy

Ikat I like

Sort of obsessed with these new summer ikat fabrics! They go with everything! Did you know that there are beautiful ikat fabrics in Japan called kasuri? They are woven fabrics that use dyed and resist dyed strands to create patterns mainly in indigo. Love!!

Xoxoxo- Amy

Divide and conquer

Today is a wonderfully rainy one! I love these kind of days because for some reason, I become super motivated. 2 cups of hazelnut coffee and a few hours have created a pile of jewelry. I'm currently creating some work to be shown in a New York gallery this summer. So it's been a, "one for this show, one for that" sort of day. I hope you all have been equally productive!

Xoxoxo- Amy

Waste not!

Just finished a series of pieces that use the scraps of fabric I had left over and was originally going to recycle but now they have found purpose! Here is the photos of a little tile bracelet that is almost finished.

Summery breakfast smoothie

After my run this morning I decided to be extra healthy and pack in my fresh fruits for the day in this super easy and delicious dairy free smoothie! Here's my recipe feel free to add the fruit of your choice:

1 small cara cara orange
1 banana
5 oz. plain rice milk
6 large ice cubes
1 packet stevia/ truvia sugar substitute

Blend together on the purée setting until consistency is smooth and bubbly. I added a pinch of orange zest for flavor on top! Enjoy!

Xoxoxoxo - Amy

Super Hot

Today was super hot! Like ice coffee weather hot! So instead of working I took the day off to have fun with my friend Lis :) she introduced me to all this fun makeup at urban outfitters! Who knew they had such cute colors? I purchased this adorable set in a mix of neutrals and purples, so pretty! The best part of it all: only $5. !!! Right?! Geez must be the weather, because that's crazy.

Xoxoxoxo- Amy

Triangle crazy

I think I've gone overboard with the triangle theme :) I just can't seem to get enough of this geometry! (and if you know how mathematically challenged I am, that is not a phrase I would EVER say haha) Here are some photos for you:

Brand new in the shop: Half Star Necklace 

Prototype of long tassel diamond earrings

 

Triangle Ikat Earrings

 

This last photo shows a pair of earrings that I'm currently experimenting with. Hopefully they will be available later in the month! 

It's gorgeous outside hope you're making the most of it!

xoxoxox -Amy

Sun Ah Blair Jewelry Short CM

Good morning! It is a good morning, indeed. I just wanted to share this tiny little video  for one of my Pendants.  It's now available in a white rose style too! Enjoy :)

xoxoxo -Amy

Spring is Here! Pretty things to wear!

The sun is shining, the plants are growing and we cut our lawn the other day. Spring is really here :)

I also have listed a bouquet of new pieces in the shop! I love them all! Especially the tiny triangles necklace, so in loveeeee!