Dreamy

Summer vibes, iced peach tea, breeze through the window. 

New work, some thoughts

 
Lately I've been creating things just for the pure joy of creating. I know it sounds silly like, shouldn't you always create what you love? And I do, it's just as Artists I think we sometimes get tied to these cycles of making the same thing over and over again because it's our "best seller" or it's what you think people want. So it's been nice to step away a little and just spend some quality time in the studio. It's been nice creating without thinking much about pricing or how it will look on the display table at a show.

Not to get deep or anything but,

My greatest joy comes from bringing to life designs that have been inspired in the moment. Ones that I have jotted down after being moved by a line in a book, or sketched out after seeing something in nature or an outfit on the street. They are not usually quiet, small, everyday, goes-with-everything designs. I feel like it's important to sometimes take a break and remember why you started making in the first place.

These designs created with freedom, I think,  are the ultimate reflection of who I am as an Artist and it brings a great sense of peace when I bring to life these things that have harbored in my head and on paper. I hope to take more of these little breaks in production work this year and just sit and make what I truly love. I hope you like them, and if not, that's alright too :)

Surprise! MD Home and Garden Show

So I just found out this week that I'm actually showing at this years Spring Maryland Home and Garden Show! I had been wait listed because I had forgotten to apply until the last minute and it had filled up fast (this winter was crazy!) so I'm super happy that I'll be participating, however since I assumed I was not in, I went ahead and gave a large portion of my inventory to a store last week. It figures, one should never assume :) 

Luckily I have pulled some all night miracles and I'm completely if not overly ready for these next two weekends! So come out and see my new work and get in the mood for warmer weather :) 

My booth this year is C224! This years garden theme is called "Color my World" so it should be a good display! I'm also looking forward to visiting the Baltimore Bonsai area because I just can't resist tiny trees :) hope to see you there this weekend or the next! 

Xoxoxo - Amy 

Here's some photos of what's being packed up for this weekend:

New Work

Finally got around to updating a few of my listings in the shop! Here are some photos of new color combos! Also, these are photos taken from my iphone that I've used on the site for the first time. I'm fairly pleased with the crisp quality.

xoxoxo -Amy

Docile Earrings

Petite Flower Bracelet

Window Box Pearl Necklace

Chains in the Shop

Added the Sweet Wood Chain Necklaces to the shop today! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do :) I wore the layered chain necklace out to our early Valentines day dinner last night and got a lot of compliments! The wood color goes well with just about everything. Oh and a little side about dinner last night, we tried smoked swordfish flat bread for the first time, to die for! Anyways...

 I'm thinking about reopening my Etsy shop... it's been a while but I'm thinking it's time to open it up again. I was thinking I may list my one of a kind pieces there, but who knows. I may just go crazy and list my whole collection. Nothing concrete yet,  just thought I'd share my far off plans/thoughts.

Hope everyones week is going well!

xoxoxo -Amy

Some Favorites

Just wanted to share some of my favorite new pieces that I finished today! You can find me and my work this weekend in Fells Point!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Finished collection

Spent some time this weekend pulling together a collection of like patterned pieces. Some are new designs and some are past designs with a twist! I've been reintroducing some of my metal and wire work into my clay pieces too. Also, I'll be showing my work at Fells Point Festival next weekend! I know it's been a while since I've done a local show, but now that the busy season is ramping back up again I'll be around a bit more :)

Xoxoxoxo - Amy

New in the shop!

I've been lagging on blogging lately, but I've been working over time on getting more pieces listed in the shop! Here is a little sampling of the newest arrivals:

 

xoxoxox - Amy

Finished!

Just wanted to share the finished products from yesterday's pieces! I think they came out beautifully. I especially love the set crystals in the earrings, that was a last minute design choice that I'm happy I went with!


Xoxoxo - Amy

Branching out

Playing around with some new ideas today. I've been branching out a bit and going beyond using all fabric patterns. I think it's good to work outside of your normal materials sometimes. I feel like it can open new pathways one didn't originally see and enables you to go further when you return to your work. Or something like that :) anyway, here are some photos of what I worked on!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Up up and away!

My head has been so full of new ideas lately I can hardly sleep! I'm currently working on launching a new collection of work and I'm super excited about it! It's full of Tokyo street style pop and is more pastel more crazy, more fun than anything I've worked on previously. It's just so much fun! So you can look forward to that in the near future :) here is a tiny tiny sneak peak at one of the pins that will be part of this new collection. Its back to work for me! Trying to finish my orders and fill up a box to ship to a gallery in NY! Busy busy busy! Ahhhhhh!!!

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!

Hello!

I recently had to take photos of myself working for a show application and afterward I realized how very few photos I have shown of myself on this blog. So to help put a face to the girl behind Sun Ah Blair Jewelry, here you go!  I'll even throw in a few random facts about me and my work:

1) The first show I ever did was at the Baltimore Zoo

2) While in Japan I picked up some amazing cookie cutters that I currently use in my work.

3) Sophia Coppola's Marie Antoinette is a constant inspiration for me when I'm in a rut.

4) Although I love working in clay, I'm OCD about getting the stuff completely off my hands after work.

5) I must be vigorous in hiding my earring stands from my kitties, they enjoy carrying them off behind 

my back :)

I'll try harder to share more about myself and the inner stories of my business !

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I'll be at the MD home and Garden show this weekend and the next so come by and get inspired to do some spring planting and say hello and take a peak at my new Spring work as well!

xoxoxo -Amy

Sketch Pattern Series

Sample patterns taken from my sketch-a-day series. I'll be using more of my own patterns in my work this year! From top to bottom: Bullet Flower, Rain Burst, and Endless Fruit. 

Just a Few Photos

Things have gotten so busy this last week! I've barely come down from my studio (at least that's how it feels). I just wanted to share a few photos of some of my new work including these adorable Little Bird Pins and a brand new bracelet design.

My next show will be at Ridgley Middle School on the 12th from 10 am - 3pm. This is such a fun show to make it to if you can! The turn out is amazing for such a small venue and the people are so lovely to be around :)

xoxoxo -Amy