a photo shoot

a couple weeks ago I had a photo shoot with a friend from high school, Alicia Holman. it's something I have been meaning to do. I have no pictures of me, professionally taken that aren't from my dancing days.

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.

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. Alicia finally said, "you CAN smile, you enjoy making jewelry don't you?" Which made me laugh and relax.

So here are the photos... I love them! Thank you, Alicia!

Soldering.

Alicia asked me what my favorite tool was... definitely my old refinished rolling mill my Dad gave me.

Forming a 22K gold bezel. The stone is an amazonite. {I really should have had a manicure for this}

Look what a maniac I am with that hammer!

preparing wire to be a ring shank. I promise I do enjoy making jewelry... my face just doesn't show it!

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.

A few head shots with my favorite tool.

This was the photo I was most excited about. But my fortune cookies look so small compared to my large noggin!

studio 05.01.2010

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!

Inman Park Festival

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!

I'm excited to invite y'all to my first BIG show! Inman Park Festival this weekend, April 24 & 25.

Atlanta, GA 30307

April 24 & 25

11am - 6pm

for more location information please visit:
www.inmanparkfestival.org

Come out to this fun festival in this great eclectic part of town and bring your friends and family! I will be releasing some new designs for Mother's Day & some new special edition pieces that will only be available for a short time!

Don't forget to take Marta, it drops you right at the show!

I hope to see y'all there!

The Beehive Grand Opening Friday, April 16

Who: The Beehive Atlanta

What: The Grand Opening Party of our new location at the Edgewood Shopping Center

When: Friday, April 16 from 6pm-10pm

Where: 1250 Caroline St, Ste C120
Atlanta, GA 30307

Why: Meet & Mingle with all the designers + 15% off all purchases. And all the cool people are doing it!