Home Show Recap!

Thank you all for making this years home show so much fun! It was lovely talking with each and every one of you and I hope you got some pretty things for your loved ones and for yourselves :)

A BIG thank you goes to My Father for providing his beautiful photography that graced the walls,  my Mother for baking the delicious food (as always!) and to Artist Caitlin Johns for creating the best holiday cards I've ever seen! You all are so talented and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

We also were able to raise over $50 for Compassion Christmas gifts! That is equal to giving 5 children something special this year! Thank you everyone who purchased the Compassion Bracelets this weekend.

I'm so happy that we were able to put on the Home Show again  despite our tight schedule. I really think it's important that we try to buy locally because it helps build community, communication, and helps create a more sustainable environment. So thank you all for contributing to that ideal!

Here are a few photos from the weekend:

Come out to see us next at Ridgley Middle School Craft Fair this Saturday from 10am - 3pm!

121 Ridgley rd. 

Lutherville, MD 21093

Holiday Cards!

Here is a preview of some of the AMAZING Holiday cards artist Caitlin Johns has created for our upcoming shows! They will be making their debut first at the Home Show this weekend. Super excited! 

I think my favorite is the bunny and the turtle :) so cute!

Things are looking good around here, I'm getting in the holiday mood by decorating the walls with snowflakes and snow white pinwheels! It's going to be a fun weekend, hope to see you all there! 

Remember to sign up to win some free jewelry by clicking the link on the side of this Blog!

Ms. Charm's Chic Interview

Hello! I had the great pleasure of being interviewed recently by Ms Charm's Chic Blog and I wanted to share it with you all.  I hope you have some fun reading a little more about myself and my work    :)  You can read the inteview HERE.

"Ms. Charm’s Chic defines Baltimore’s fashion scene by providing fashionable ladies and gentlemen with the latest fashion news happening in Charm City.

Fashion designers, boutique owners, and other style makers have a platform to share their stories with the world.

Ms. Charm’s Chic is a fashion blog that brings together Baltimore’s young trendy fashionistas, chic career women and fabulous mothers in one place."  - Paulette, Writer for Ms Charm's Chic

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REMINDER: HOME SHOW THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

11am - 4pm

e-mail me at info@sunahjewelry for an invite!

New Work

Here are a few preview photos of what I'm working on! I don't have much time today but just wanted to pop in and share :) 

Hope to see  you all this weekend at the Home Show!

It's not too late to get an E-vite! Email me here:

info@sunahjewelry.com

Less than One Week

Hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend! I'm currently photographing my new work for some promotional materials so I don't have any photos at this hour, but I'll be posting some more tonight. It's officially less than one week before the Home Show and I'm so busy! I'm setting up the new displays and doing some last minute cleaning in the studio today.

Like I've mentioned before, I work best under pressure, and this weekend has produced some very creative pieces. I'm hoping to have some new pieces in my Shop this week. If not they will be on display this weekend! I'll be sending out reminders tonight and later this week to everyone who is on our mailing list! Want to join the fun? Just e-mail me at info@sunahjewelry for a Home Show Invite!

Also, remember that you can win some great gifts by becoming a follower of our Blog by clicking the link on the side of this page, or by signing up at one of our Shows!

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.

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!

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 

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!

THANK YOU!

A HUGE Thank you to all the people who made it out to see me at the Home Show this weekend! What a wonderful show it was! It is always a great joy to be able to connect and talk with people and to display my work on such a personal level. We had a lot of new faces and I think that is incredibly wonderful. 

I'm also very very pleased that  people showed interest in my new metals collection. That is so great because I'm hoping to incorporate much more of that into my new work from here on out. 

Also, if you couldn't make it out this weekend, select works will be up for sale  with free shippng on 1000 markets later this evening. I will post the link when it is up!

Again, thank you everyone for coming out and making this one of the most enjoyable shows all around!  Now I'm going to take a small break and RELAX :) Have a great rest of the weekend!

-Amy

See You There!

New Citrine and Tundra Sapphire Earrings

Stopping in to say HI before I go over and start setting up for the Show this weekend! Hope everyone is excited, I sure am! Did you know it's been over a year since I last had a Public Home Show?  Because of the new house and getting married this past year, I wasn't able to organize it until now. This is one of my very favorite shows so I'm really looking forward to it! 

See you all this weekend!

Appus Design Home Show

Saturday Oct. 24

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Oct. 25 

12 pm - 3 pm

 

Follow my blog or twitter by signing up on the right hand side and receive 10% off your next Appus Design Jewelry Purchase!

E-mail me at:

 

AppusDesign@yahoo.com 

if you would enjoy receiving an invite to this years Home Show!

Insight into My Process

Working steadily is easier for me on rainy days. So today I got a LOT finished being that it drizzled all day long.

 This is one of the newest necklaces to make up the fall/winter collection.  I've always liked working in multiples, I like the idea of the collective and the visual strength of objects in groups, and this year I've started fleshing out that idea. I'm slowly starting to understand what motivates my creative process and am in the middle of reflecting on my designs and putting together a formal written artist statement. This is an exciting step in the new direction I am heading with my work and I hope everyone will enjoy watching me grow as an Artist!

Reminder:

Appus Design Home Show

Saturday Oct. 24

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Oct. 25 

12 pm - 3 pm

 

Follow my blog or twitter by signing up on the right hand side and receive 10% off your next Appus Design Jewelry Purchase!

E-mail me at:

 

AppusDesign@yahoo.com 

if you would enjoy receiving an invite to this years Home Show!

1000 Markets Trunk Show

Don't have much time tonight, but decided from the e-mail feedbacks that I will go ahead and list select items for an online Trunk Show in my Shop at 1000 Markets in conjunction with the Home show on the 24-25. This will give people who cannot attend the opportunity to purchase. The Trunk Show will be online starting  Friday the 23rd - Monday the 26th.  I will post a link to the online Show when it gets closer!  Hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

Appus Design Home Show

Saturday Oct. 24

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Oct. 25 

12 pm - 3 pm

 

Follow my blog or twitter by signing up on the right hand side and receive 10% off your next Appus Design Jewelry Purchase!

E-mail me at:

 

AppusDesign@yahoo.com 

if you would enjoy receiving an invite to this years Home Show!

Metal Work Preview

Just popping by to show my newest metalwork! Lovely Brushed Sterling and Brass Studs with a matching pendant.  Will be on sale on at the Home Show! 

Also toying with the idea of having  a  3 day online trunk show with select pieces to buy for people that are not in the area or cannot attend the Home Show. 

What do you think?

Appus Design Home Show

Saturday Oct. 24

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Oct. 25 

12 pm - 3 pm

 

Follow my blog or twitter by signing up on the right hand side and receive 10% off your next Appus Design Jewelry Purchase!

E-mail me at:

 

AppusDesign@yahoo.com 

if you would enjoy receiving an invite to this years Home Show!

Upcoming Fall Home Show

Returned to the ever chillier studio today to finish the small details for the Fall Home Show! I hope everyone is excited for this years (one and only) Home Show. 

I know I've been talking about debuting my metals collection forever now, and I always seem to be unhappy with the collection at the last minute and decide not to show it. But this year since we are only doing one big  Home show, I decided that I MUST  show at least a small collection of my new metal work. So I'll take the time now and promise everyone that if you come you will get to see some new directions in Brass and Sterling!

Appus Design Home Show

Saturday Oct. 24

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Oct. 25 

12 pm - 3 pm

 

Follow my blog or twitter by signing up on the right hand side and receive 10% off your next Appus Design Jewelry Purchase!

E-mail me at:

 

AppusDesign@yahoo.com 

if you would enjoy receiving an invite to this years Home Show!