tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68251986723821620762024-03-12T19:14:22.960-04:00Christina Kober Designschristina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-83226153019943524622011-03-22T11:48:00.004-04:002011-03-22T11:55:21.896-04:00christina kober supports japan + i'm moving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ligs8yFTkr1qbnk9ro1_250.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 216px;" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ligs8yFTkr1qbnk9ro1_250.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />through the month of march, 5% of all sales on christina kober designs <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.com/">website</a> and <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">etsy store</a> will be donated toward emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies to Japan via <a href="http://shelterboxusa.org/">ShelterBox USA</a>.<br /><br />i'm moving, my new blog address is... <a href="http://christinakober.tumblr.com">christinakober.tumblr.com</a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-81699884251334220512011-02-10T13:00:00.000-05:002011-02-11T01:26:58.809-05:0002.10.2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREoxLpWW8vnxnTeRca1xxaYL1L83PrQFFOEv-tyttSiOH0JBXdtNLFKnkKvJj6742UXDfb-nMZd3vOBw1rw1cPYFTHK68xEeaAzCC_CSUOLyEJIRnJT-M0F9th-9aFWU7u632tmdhqMk/s1600/my+ring.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREoxLpWW8vnxnTeRca1xxaYL1L83PrQFFOEv-tyttSiOH0JBXdtNLFKnkKvJj6742UXDfb-nMZd3vOBw1rw1cPYFTHK68xEeaAzCC_CSUOLyEJIRnJT-M0F9th-9aFWU7u632tmdhqMk/s320/my+ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572314250371269810" border="0" /></a><br />i <a href="http://ckoberdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/goodbye-2010.html">recall</a> saying "it's going to be a big year"<br /><br />well so far this has rung true...<br /><br />today is dan and my 3 year anniversary.<br /><br />we have been engaged for 2 weeks now.<br /><br />we went to <a href="http://biltmore.com/">biltmore</a> to celebrate our anniversary.<br /><br />he asked me to be mrs. dan.<br /><br />i said yes.christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-21325330039531316572011-01-25T13:34:00.003-05:002011-01-25T13:50:00.503-05:0001.25.2011I decided to take a class this year to hone my skills in a new direction... drawing. Honestly, the only art classes I ever took were in elementary and middle school. So I have no structured art background, except for my jewelry training. <br /><br />When I have tried to render custom designs, the series of lines and weird chicken scratches leave my customers scratching their heads and me to say... "I'll just make a model in metal. Then you can see what I'm talking about."<br /><br />Long story short, I started taking a <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5388201182_480e50bee3.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5388201182_480e50bee3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>drawing class last Monday. Last night was our first night to DRAW! I got to class and I was nervous, so much so my hands were sweating. And then I started to rethink my seat, as I am in the front row and didn't want anyone sitting behind me to think... "wow that girl can't draw!"<br /><br />But once I got started I was so engrossed in my shading, smearing, and erasing. The next thing I knew I had a drawing. That I drew.<br /><br />I'm as proud as a peacock of my picture. I want to hang it on the refrigerator.christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-69386757884717370492011-01-06T17:00:00.000-05:002011-01-06T17:57:12.719-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5310314177_99bfe049d6.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5310314177_99bfe049d6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />goodbye 2010.<br /><br />what a year... ultimately i must say thank you for all the wonderful things that came my way, both personally and with my business. it's now time to look forward with excitement of what's to come.<br /><br />hello 2011.<br /><br />i love the idea of a new year. i always feel fresh and new. a new bundle of 365 days. a time make goals and strive to reach them.<br /><br />2011 is going to be a big year. i feel it in my bones.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">{image <a href="http://blog.frankchimero.com/post/2546895138/happy-new-year">frank chimero</a>}</span>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-21513127333119248592010-12-01T00:01:00.004-05:002010-12-01T13:43:03.155-05:0012 days of Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5222252719_485411972a_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 760px; height: 100px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5222252719_485411972a_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;">A ho ho holiday sale: receive <span style="font-size:18pt;">10%</span> off all orders for <span style="font-size:18pt;">12 days!</span></span><br /><span style=" ;font-family:Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;">Use the coupon code at check out: 10SNOW<br /><a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/"><br /></a></span></span><a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/"></a><a style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">christinakober.etsy.com</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">or</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">christinakoberdesigns.com</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Garamond, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><br /></span><span style=" color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-family:Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">offer is valid from December 1, 2010 until December 12.</span><span style="color: rgb(126, 218, 233); text-decoration: none;" href="http://christinakober.etsy.com"> </span></span><br /></span> <div align="center"> <div align="center"><span style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><br /><span style=" ;font-family:Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:11pt;">make sure you check out <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/holiday-shipping-info"><span style="color: rgb(109, 207, 246);"></span></a><a style="color: rgb(109, 207, 246); text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank">order deadlines</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> to be sure you do get your order in time.</span></span></div></div></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-66272526500415261062010-08-24T18:00:00.001-04:002010-08-24T18:44:01.191-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">christina kober designs<br />invites you to</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs017/1102955078310/img/11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 200px;" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs017/1102955078310/img/11.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Get out of the stale air-conditioning<br />to enjoy the cooling shade of century old trees in Grant Park.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, August 28, 2010 10a.m. until 7p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, August 29, 2010 10a.m. until 7p.m.</span><br />for more location information please visit<br /><a href="http://gpconservancy.org/node/25">http://gpconservancy.org/node/25</a><br /><br />The festival is located along the shaded pedestrian roadways of historic Grant Park, Atlanta's oldest public park. The weekend is filled with a variety of featured events including the Artist Market, food vendors, 5K run for the park, live music and a children's fun center. And, don't forget Corks & Forks - A Fine Food & Wine Event featuring top chefs/restaurants each day and some of the coolest wines/ales to hit the market.<br /><br /></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-17292697834616910532010-06-02T18:38:00.001-04:002010-06-02T18:43:15.863-04:00<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Christina Kober Designs </span><br /><br />invites you to<br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs036/1102667450436/img/12.jpg" alt="Virginia Highlands Summerfest 2010" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.12" border="0" height="184" width="399" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;" >Celebrating 27 years of<br />art, food, & fun<br /></span></span></span></span><strong><br /><br /></strong><strong></strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. </span>(Artist Market closes at 6:30 p.m.)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, June 6, 2010, 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.</span><br />for more location information please visit:</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.vahi.org/summerfest.html"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;" ></span></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119) ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" linktype="link" track="on">www.vahi.org/summerfest.html</a></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Visitors to Summerfest can celebrate the beginning of summer by shopping for original art in a variety of media - and by enjoying great food and an exceptional array of live music presented by radio station parbrer 929 davetm(92.9 FM). This year's event also features a 5K race on Saturday moming along with activities designed for children in the KidsFest area in John Howell Park, adjacent to Arcadia.<br /><br />Summerfest takes place along tree-lined Virginia Avenue, in the heart of the historic and charming Virginia-Highland neighborhood.<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;" >I hope to see y'all there!</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.11" alt="xoxo, christina" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs036/1102667450436/img/11.jpg" border="0" height="100" width="125" /><br /><a style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119) ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://christinakoberdesigns.com/" linktype="link">www.christinakoberdesigns.com</a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-63238728247777158542010-05-21T15:31:00.003-04:002010-05-21T16:26:33.121-04:00a photo shoota couple weeks ago I had a photo shoot with a friend from high school, <a href="http://www.aliciaholmanphotography.com/">Alicia Holman</a>. it's something I have been meaning to do. I have no pictures of me, professionally taken that aren't from my dancing days.<br /><br />Alicia came over on a Saturday morning and she began clicking away. Alicia brought her little assistant, her beautiful daughter, who was such a joy to be around and provided the entertainment for the morning.<br /><br />I will say I felt really silly most of the time, having all that attention focused on me, not my jewelry. And I really wasn't quite sure what to do with my facial expressions.<span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Alicia finally said, "you CAN smile, you enjoy making jewelry don't you?" Which made me laugh and relax.</span><br /><br />So here are the photos... I love them! Thank you, Alicia!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627036015/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/4627036015_22dff63f40.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Soldering.</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627641068/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4627641068_7ab865aacc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627036941/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4627036941_e830e2f8a5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Alicia asked me what my favorite tool was... definitely my old refinished rolling mill my Dad gave me.</span><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627644084/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4627644084_4fc9b1b22d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Forming a 22K gold bezel. The stone is an amazonite. <span style="font-size:78%;">{I really should have had a manicure for this}</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627038671/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/4627038671_6e38c5386f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Look what a maniac I am with that hammer!</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627645972/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4627645972_ae9fc1f269.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">preparing wire to be a ring shank. I promise I do enjoy making jewelry... my face just doesn't show it!</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627041181/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4627041181_87e1b0cca0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This is a shot of my new studio. I love the color of the walls... matches the aqua blue I use in my logo and packaging.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627043299/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/4627043299_c6fdfef607_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">A few head shots with my favorite tool.</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627042313/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4627042313_4724784636.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4627650204/in/photostream"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4627650204_4615b987a2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This was the photo I was most excited about. But my fortune cookies look so small compared to my large noggin! </span><br /></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-623524205551715122010-05-01T18:52:00.002-04:002010-05-01T18:58:40.426-04:00studio 05.01.2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4569495526_93b96b52cb_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4569495526_93b96b52cb_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />holy stones... I got in spring cleaning mode this morning and finally organized all my stones (those few that I have to set...HA!) Looks like I have a lot of work ahead of me!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-22697583338523773062010-04-21T12:31:00.003-04:002010-04-21T12:42:25.465-04:00Inman Park Festival<span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br />I keep saying that I'm going to start writing more, and it's an empty promise. I apologize. My excuse is a good one though...I've tied up making jewelry and getting ready for all these upcoming Spring Shows!<br /><br />I'm excited to invite y'all to my first BIG show! Inman Park Festival this weekend, April 24 & 25.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.inmanparkfestival.org/images/2010logos/cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 384px;" src="http://www.inmanparkfestival.org/images/2010logos/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Atlanta, GA 30307<br /><br />April 24 & 25<br /><br />11am - 6pm</span><br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">for more location information please visit:</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link" target="_blank">www.inmanparkfestival.org</a></span><br /></span></span></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-family: georgia;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#003366;" ><div style="text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Come out to this fun festival in this great ecle</span><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">ctic part of town and bring your friends and family! I </span><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">will be releasing some new designs for Mother's Day &</span><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> some new special edition </span><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">pieces that will only be available for a short time!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Don't forget to take Marta, it drops you right at the show!</span></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);font-size:100%;" >I hope to see y'all there!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></div></span><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:#003366;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu7lX1NTewz3J5OyUrDIeK1M_ZRHWAXrVYmJzy7TqK_53dUniBEx1cpf0rUy4mAoprn_mRPMxpfxIHeQm_vq9PMsHcGD_sicB1jVvZ8mW7gsn30UDpi-K1bynz4OuDtokX3kBgIRpDYM/s400/xoxo+signature.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu7lX1NTewz3J5OyUrDIeK1M_ZRHWAXrVYmJzy7TqK_53dUniBEx1cpf0rUy4mAoprn_mRPMxpfxIHeQm_vq9PMsHcGD_sicB1jVvZ8mW7gsn30UDpi-K1bynz4OuDtokX3kBgIRpDYM/s400/xoxo+signature.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-61502029092905936212010-04-14T12:01:00.001-04:002010-04-14T12:05:57.169-04:00The Beehive Grand Opening Friday, April 16<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beehiveco-op.com/groupings/atlanta.asp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/4520992918_a9a123c120.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Who: The Beehive Atlanta<br /><br />What: The Grand Opening Party of our new location at the Edgewood Shopping Center<br /><br />When: Friday, April 16 from 6pm-10pm<br /><br />Where: 1250 Caroline St, Ste C120<br />Atlanta, GA 30307<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Why: Meet & Mingle with all the designers + 15% off all purchases. And all the cool people are doing it!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://christinakoberdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu7lX1NTewz3J5OyUrDIeK1M_ZRHWAXrVYmJzy7TqK_53dUniBEx1cpf0rUy4mAoprn_mRPMxpfxIHeQm_vq9PMsHcGD_sicB1jVvZ8mW7gsn30UDpi-K1bynz4OuDtokX3kBgIRpDYM/s400/xoxo+signature.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460022612309178402" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-51832818782571516122010-04-07T01:05:00.003-04:002010-04-07T01:09:12.085-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.suzukischool.com/market.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfAO2PDNab6FlwezBluvl_NRzOV5ThI1JmQr3OCvDBGg1DL7aqMvMCeIjsbBzBhPLDanTAD_OyOuJ5hvCupMvf9k4WyUlRCQgyVGGjVyW0315Pw3msCG2UeXngRIl0W2S3P2x3W3ofVk/s400/suzuki+spring+artist+market.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457258066002893282" border="0" /></a><br />I'm kicking off the Spring Show season this Saturday, April 10 at the Suzuki School's Artist Market.<br /><br />Come by and check it out!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-45600932332345454792010-03-03T17:51:00.001-05:002010-03-03T17:51:16.745-05:00formspring.meAsk me anything <a href="http://formspring.me/christinakober" target="_blank">http://formspring.me/christinakober</a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-7218782884178803962010-03-02T19:58:00.005-05:002010-03-02T20:21:45.436-05:00it's march already?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4402087855_9811b4a7bb_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 150px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4402087855_9811b4a7bb_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />it has been nearly 2 months since my last post. I wanted to say hello, I haven't forgotten about you, my dears. I actually think about you often and have been missing you. <div><br /></div><div>I am hoping that in the next few weeks my life will finally slow down and I will be writing again. I am really starting to feel, in my bones, the fatigue from working 12+ hours a day.<div><div><br /></div><div>just a little update for you :</div><div><ol><li>new jewelry <i>is</i> coming soon. i promise! A little something for Mother's Day and a little something for Fathers on their day too.</li><li>some of you may already know, but the Beehive in Atlanta is moving!</li><li>I have been taking a jewelry class on Mondays. I have missed learning.</li><li>Dan and I are moving... into a house! It's a rental, in Decatur and we are moving March 20. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And if you were curious...I have insisted that there will be no house buying until there is a ring on my finger... from Dan that is.</span></li><li>I hired the new bookkeeper at JFF<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> (which is funny considering I have never been formally interviewed myself!)</span></li></ol>I must get back to work. Trying to get my taxes prepared<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">...and West Side Story is on TMC!</span></div></div></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-18025012297808202042010-01-13T09:48:00.004-05:002010-01-26T16:57:16.711-05:00settling inDo you ever have those days (days, weeks, or even months) when you feel like you are running to catch up? That is what my life has been this past month.<br /><br />Our secretary at my day job (JFF Jeweler Supply) was diagnosed with cancer. It was all very sudden, she knew something was wrong, she went to the doctor and they told her she had multiple meyloma. She began treatment immediately. She is a wonderful woman and definitely a fighter.<br /><br />In the meantime it has left a huge gaping hole at JFF. Not only because we are missing a working member of the business (our secretary/bookkeeper), but she is a life-long friend (as she was our neighbor when I was growing up). In the meantime, I have been working longer hours at JFF to get all the work done then move to work in my studio.<br /><br />But I can't dwell on the negative. We must push forward. So here are the things I am working on in my studio in the next few weeks :<br />I am working on a men's line.<br />I am sending my jewelry to <a href="http://www.beehiveco-op.com/groupings/new-york.asp">Beehive New York</a>. (which will be for sale beginning Feb 1)<br />I am making some new rings.<br />I am working on making a main web page.<br /><br />In personal life news, Dan and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary February 10. Things have been wonderful with us and I'm super excited because we have a reservation at <a href="http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_atlanta_style.php">Craft</a> to celebrate!<br /><br />Also, Dan and I are taking another trip up to New York/New Jersey, February 12-14. I know it's going to be SUPER cold but I am excited for the trip. We are going primarily to celebrate Dan's father's 75th birthday. But we have also scheduled in time to visit the <a href="http://www.beehiveco-op.com/groupings/new-york.asp">Beehive New York store</a>! I am so excited to go check it out! We will also sneak in a quick visit with Dan's friends, who I now consider my friends as well. :)<br /><br />You never can expect the bumps in the road. But I think I'm finally settling into 2010.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs136.snc3/18333_710582644648_12718102_40568464_8238872_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 294px;" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs136.snc3/18333_710582644648_12718102_40568464_8238872_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-23070754485703728402010-01-07T11:00:00.006-05:002010-01-07T12:11:43.368-05:00sweet talkWhat is your favorite part of Valentine's Day?<div><br /><div>Is it the heart shaped boxes filled with chocolates? A romantic evening to spend with your special someone? The love filled cards? The cozy, romantic restaurants? Or the excuse to send your secret crush a valentine? </div><div><br /></div><div>Personally, my favorite part of Valentine's Day isn't romantic at all. My favorite are the little conversation hearts, you know the ones, the candy shaped hearts with the cutesy phrases on them like "be mine," "i love you," or "text me."<br /><br /></div><div>Last year, just after Valentine's Day passed, I had the idea to make a necklace with little silver conversation hearts on them... just like the candy. Immediately, I stopped what I was doing <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(eating candy hearts no less)</span> and began working. Nearly a year later, I finally get to spill the beans!<br /><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4254407004/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4254407004_71bf7f016e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div>These little sterling silver conversation hearts are just as sweet as the real thing, but no calories! They are $74 for the plain heart without the stone, the heart with the emulated garnet is $84. The conversation hearts are only available for a limited time in my <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">etsy</a> & <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/">big cartel</a> studios, and available on the <a href="http://www.beehiveco-op.com/designers/products/Christina-Kober-Designs.asp">beehive co-op website</a>. So hurry before they are all gone!<br /><br /><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4253315818/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4253315818_66193d4c89.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></div> I really think I have a thing for "food" jewelry... fortune cookies and now conversation hearts?!<br /></div></div>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-49476974792687748492009-12-30T14:13:00.005-05:002009-12-30T15:04:07.676-05:002010, a new decade?I'm not sure if I have been so busy and I didn't realize, or I'm just not that smart, but today it really sunk in that we are entering into a new decade. I don't know how I missed this!<br /><br />What makes it even crazier is it has been 10 years since the y2k scare, I visited California for the first time, I graduated from high school, and I moved away from home went to college... Part of me thinks that it really doesn't seem like it's been 10 years. But when I try to think about what I was doing back then, what I was thinking about, what I hoped to be when "I grew up" I realize it really has been 10 years.<br /><br />If you would have asked me in 2000 where I would be in 10 years my answer would be: a clothing buyer definitely not working for my dad anymore. I would be married by 24 with 2 children living in San Francisco and very, very happy.<br /><br />However, today I am working for my father by day and jewelry artist by early morning and night. I am single at 28 but dating a wonderful man, childless and technically petless, STILL living in Atlanta <span style="font-size:78%;">(but finally visited SF this year)</span>, and still figuring out what I want to be "when I grow up." But I have to say, I am very very happy where I am right now walking into 2010.<br /><br />I said I wouldn't post until the new year, but I couldn't resist. All of this has got me thinking and when I get all thoughtful I think it should record it in history! <span style="font-size:78%;">(it doesn't happen all THAT often!)</span><br /><br />Before I really sign off until the new year I wanted to let you all know that I have some very exciting new designs that I will be releasing in the new year. And here's a little sneak peak of one idea:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4229228600/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 450px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4229228600_1811ebf78e_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This ring is a new series called rock candy rings that I will be expanding on, along with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19804177">gumdrop rings</a>. Each will be one of a kind and resized to fit to order. They are not yet available in my <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">etsy</a> or <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/">big cartel</a> store but when they are, rest assured, you will be the first to know!<br /><br />Here are also some future gum drops rings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4229303216/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 250px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4229303216_68612964b1_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I hope you all have a very happy new year!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-44421929594192221802009-12-26T18:00:00.005-05:002009-12-26T18:31:27.795-05:00and the winner is ...Merry Belated Christmas!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4216560935/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 198px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4216560935_2291007ebb_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I apologize for my absentee post yesterday. I ended up taking Christmas off: no email, no blog, no etsy, no jewelry, I even tried not to talk about jewelry. It was nice to focus on my family, Dan, and my dog, Chloe. It was a wonderfully relaxing day. I hope you had a lovely day also!<br /><br />I want to thank you all for participating in my advent calendar of promotions, it was a lot more involved than I had anticipated, but because of you all it was very successful. I have to say when I first had the idea, I had this grand notion that I would plan ahead and have all the blogs scheduled the week before, but alas, my procrastination won over and I was furiously blogging each night for the sale the next day. I think I will try to plan ahead next year a little better, and maybe not do SO many sales...maybe I'll drop it down to the 12 days of Christmas...<br /><br />So know everyone has been dying to know what the final giveaway is and who gets it! I want to remind you all the only people who were entered into the giveaway are those who used the sale codes through out the 24 days. I'm not going to wait any longer to share ...<br /><br />The winner is : <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Patti Mason</span></span></span><br /><br />The prize : <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">$50 gift certificate to ANYTHING from <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com">Christina Kober Designs</a></span></span></span><br /><br />Congratulations Patti! I will email you shortly to verify the best shipping address!<br /><br />I am signing off until the new year! xoxochristina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-28853812620086474082009-12-24T00:01:00.001-05:002009-12-24T08:43:36.582-05:00day 24 : merry belated christmasIt's already Christmas Eve! I can't believe how quickly this holiday has flown by!<br /><br />Today is the last sale on my advent calendar before the final giveaway tomorrow on Christmas! Meaning using the promotion code today, is your last day to not only purchase my jewelry on sale but to be entered into the giveaway!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4211079904_f63ec1fd47_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4211079904_f63ec1fd47_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I know many people wait until the last possible moment to shop for Christmas. I wait until the last possible moment to make my Christmas presents, I will be making my presents all day today! And for many people I end up saying "Merry Belated Christmas!"<br /><br />So today, everything in Christina Kober Designs <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">etsy</a> or <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/">big cartel</a> studios are on sale for 10% off <span style="font-size:78%;">(everything except custom orders and pieces including gold)</span>.<br /><br />I'll be back tomorrow with the winner of the giveaway!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-15977627321988939332009-12-22T12:30:00.000-05:002009-12-22T12:38:24.324-05:00a happy accidentOne of my friends from <a href="http://beehiveco-op.com">Beehive</a> commissioned me to do a feather pendant for her husband. It is something that is pretty far out of my normal realm of design, but I thought it would be fun to play around and try some new techniques.<br /><br />I began with a little pow-wow session with my dad <span style="font-size:78%;">(he always has great ideas of how to do something that I would have NEVER thought of)</span>. I used sterling silver sheet, a saw, half round wire, some steel line tools and a hammer. I am SOOO happy with how this pendant turned out, that I just HAD to share! <span style="font-size:78%;">(please ignore the quality of the photo, it's a scanned image of the necklace since BOTH my camera batteries are dead!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckoberdesigns/4205991573/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 80px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4205991573_581f152edd_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This feather has inspired me to make a peacock feather and add it to my line of lucky jewelry! (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30616111">horseshoe</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37152592">wishbone</a> necklaces)christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-34617832100237353782009-12-22T00:01:00.000-05:002009-12-22T00:01:00.495-05:00day 22 : 1/2 price overnight shippingHoly Christmas! Christmas is so close, that today is the last day to order from Christina Kober Designs and receive your order by Christmas Eve with overnight shipping.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4204655519_1533bd3d51_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4204655519_1533bd3d51_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>So today's promotion is half priced overnight shipping. It is usually $16, but it is only $8! Just purchase your item from Christina Kober Designs <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com">Etsy</a> or <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com">Big Cartel</a> shop, use the promo code, and I will send you an invoice for $5 to upgrade your shipping!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-62498519924270158362009-12-21T15:30:00.000-05:002009-12-21T22:54:23.001-05:00happy ho, ho, holidays gift guide : for a mother who ...loves to entertain and party plan. <span style="font-size:78%;">I hope to one day have her time management skills for such events.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4205348814_1ce81516ff_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4205348814_1ce81516ff_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>1. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3575103&cp=1855190.1866716">kate spade all occasion gift set</a> : a box set of cards for her to send out for any reason. once again kate spade has done it again!<br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-COLOR&id=973718&catId=HOME-TABLETOP&pushId=HOME-TABLETOP&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=140&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=060&colorName=RED&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">anthropologie reef knot mug</a> : for her tea when she relaxes after the hoopla of one of her parties.<br /><br />3. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3030050/0%7E2376779%7E6008000%7E6025531?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6025531&P=1">nordstrom lined leather gloves in iris</a> : every proper lady needs a pair of leather gloves.<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Love-Michael-Buble/dp/B002KDUDG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261452887&sr=8-1">michael buble crazy love cd</a> : my mom actually introduced me to this sexy crooner... he's coming to atlanta in March... maybe we'll have to go!<br /><br />5. <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=65301&Category_Code=1011108&Product_Count=6">the chef set page flags to identify recipes</a> : what a great idea. everyone who uses recipe books could use these!<br /><br />6. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ALLSTAR-PRODUCTS-GROUP-LLC-SN081106/dp/B002K9XNIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261453912&sr=8-4">snuggie</a> : i had to put a snuggie on at least ONE of my gift guides! especially since the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. my mom also gets cold when it's 80 degrees outside.<br /><br />7. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-CANDLE-CANDLES&id=993201&catId=HOME-CANDLE&pushId=HOME-CANDLE&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=885&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=010&colorName=WHITE&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">anthropologie ski cap candle</a> : my mom always have these really cool candles, like one shaped like an artichoke. I thought this one would be really cute for the winter!christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-58600706531329251182009-12-21T00:01:00.000-05:002009-12-21T00:01:01.220-05:00day 21 : upgraded gift wrap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4201425743_e08b10ceac_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-54183410391126216212009-12-20T00:01:00.000-05:002009-12-20T09:37:26.016-05:00day 20 : $20 off when you spend $100 or moreLast night was our annual girls christmas party. we all bring delicious food, drink wine and have a "white elephant" gift exchange. Except the gift exchange has turned into a really nice gift exchange. Every year, I bring handmade jewelry.<br /><br />This year I thought I would make a new design for earrings that I have tossing around. Kind of "test my market." They were a hit, so I will be making some more and putting them up for sale in the next week or so.<br /><br />Just to let you guys know, today is the last day to order and receive your jewelry by Christmas Eve, by standard or priority mail. (You have until Tuesday for express mail).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4200271836_4f040732e2_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4200271836_4f040732e2_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">christinakober.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/">christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com</a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825198672382162076.post-36966448048090729042009-12-19T00:01:00.001-05:002009-12-19T00:01:01.164-05:00day 19: 10% off fortune cookie lariatsTime is flying by. We are at the last weekend before Christmas, it's only 6 DAYS AWAY!<br /><br />I started writing my holiday cards last night. I'm so excited to send them out. I ordered them from this fabulous shop on etsy called <a href="http://springolive.etsy.com/">springolive</a>. Olivia is fabulous and the cards are exquisite. I think if I wasn't a jeweler, I would be working with paper<br /><div style="text-align: center;">.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36605425"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 170px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.109558811.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28466941"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 140px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.82182622.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now it's time to reveal the promotion for today :<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4196673326_4e03a1a679_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 600px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4196673326_4e03a1a679_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Today's promotion is for the fortune cookie LARIAT. The lariat, has the fortune slide through the center of the cookie and hang in the front of the necklace. To get 10% off just use the discount code in the message to seller section and I will refund the 10% via paypal. This is only for the sterling silver fortune cookie lariat.<br /></div><br />And don't forget two things: {1} you can either purchase from my <a href="http://christinakober.etsy.com/">etsy studio</a> OR my NEW <a href="http://christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com/">big cartel studio</a>. {2} when you use the promo code for the day, you are entered into the final giveaway on December 25. And trust me, you don't want to miss that!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/4196685734_5826c9fc11_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/4196685734_5826c9fc11_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>christina koberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667273185053334087noreply@blogger.com0