Second Annual Antique Key Jewelry Party

I am hosting my second annual holiday jewelry party! It will be at my house December 1 at 6:30. We will be having holiday apps and drinks. I have a lot of new additions coming including leather bracelets, new button bobby pins, and earrings. Got lots of new keys too! I have been working away trying to make five pieces a day until the party. Last year, I nearly sold out! Hopefully it is as good this year.

I went to Greek Islands for a week to visit a friend, Susie. It was beautiful. The water was so blue and the hues of it were so rich...I still cannot get over it.The tourist season was ending over there so everything was on euro sale! I got some cool scarves and earrings! Also lots of evil eyes...of course!

I am ending my last semester at college. I just submitted my forms to graduate today. It sounds and feels crazy!

Fashion Week Martha's Vineyard

Have been away for far too long. Busy Summer of Martha's Vineyard. I was honored to work with Emma and the Citrine girls on Fashion Week. It was a long, tiring week but totally enjoyed it!

We started early Tuesday morning fitting all of our models in their outfits. I then designed jewelry for a large portion of the day to fit their outfits. Citrine models rocking Antique Key Jewelry in the fashion show...pretty sweet! I did a lot of work with funkier pieces to fit the wardrobe theme. I used large bold keys for statement pieces that hung long on a chain. I used pieces of leather cut into triangles and random shapes as well as chunky turquoise stones and old coins that I drilled. Also made so many leather cuffs for the models arms that I never want to make one again! At least for a while...

Wednesday was the show! I last minute got thrown in as a Citrine model as one of our girls bailed! Funny...I am so NOT a model! I had a fun time getting my hair did and make up did at Sea Scape Spa in Edgartown...Classy, right? We had this messy, teased updos that we rocked with leather pieces and braids and all sorts of funky stuff! Most of our outfits had Fisherman's Daughter accessories which are organic cotton striped leg warmers, arm warmers and scarves. We tied the funkiness of her work in with our hair. The show went amazing! So many awesome local designers, island photographers, and beautiful work and models...it was a success!

Thursday at Citrine we had a Trunk Show for Fisherman's Daughter and other local designers...including myself! We set up a display where Taylor (who is THE fisherman's daughter) was shown first. She was kind of our star this week :) Then as you walked further into the shop, us other designers were set up too! The trunk show was a perfect way to finish Fashion Week. Many people came in Thursday to check out our looks from the show the night before which was just what we wanted! The best part is Taylor and I did a trade. I got a new pair of organic cotton arm warmers/gloves and she got one of my key necklaces! Love trading...

When it is all said and done...Fashion Week Martha's Vineyard totally rocked!

Button Craze

It has been too long...too much craziness going on. Lazy days with a book and cup of tea on the porch seem so distant, I forget what they feel like.I am off to move to Martha's Vineyard again tomorrow.Looking forward to summer on island.

I have started using those vintage buttons I mentioned in my creations. Button Stud earrings and Button Bobby pins have been a hit! I had a trunk show with my jewelry a few weeks back and it went really well. I also set up at a Women's Social Event @ SeaDog Brew Pub in Hull. Thanks to EmilyRose! I have been making progress with the line, got a website coming and Etsy going. Started selling on consignment at Bridgewater Art and Custom Framing in Bridgewater, MA next to town hall! The future looks like summer with Citrine and some fall/holiday shows next season. Will post exact show/dates.

I went to an Antique Market, Brimfeild last week and got a LOT of keys. Literally, a "lot." My eye has been out for mini keys...they make simple pieces and new leather bracelets! Pictures will be coming soon. So for now, I am pretty stocked with inventory for summer but will have to keep my hands busy for next season.

Bee Well.

This and That

Have been away for a while enjoying the winter sun. Not really, I was in New Zealand for a month enjoying the pacific!! I am loving the snow now as everyone else is sick of it.Cup of T has been lacking. I was at the Nelson Markets, on the South Island of NZ and found a flattened,rounded NZ coin as a ring. I had to get it, its my newest and coolest.Came across some pretty awesome key holes at the cathedral in Christchurch, NZ.Went wild with photos.
I started selling some "Antique Key Jewelry" on etsy. Check it out. Also,I started collecting up some vintage buttons and now have an entire slew of them. I am thinking stud button earrings?!
I took a walk on sagamore beach the other day. One of my favorite places, that beach. I was bundled for sure but it was peaceful. Soldiering through the semester, anxious about my next small, spring trip to NYC. Will be a good time! Black and White photogs & Brooklyn Bridge, yay.

Going to visit Martha's Vineyard this weekend, hit up my favorite shop, Citrine...oh how i've missed you.