[Where the month has gone]

* Classes, studying, libraries. . .

* homework, illustration, design projects. . .

* reading this fantastic book . . .

* triplets’ birthday . . .

* hanging out with the other little lovies. . .
* nursing my baby boy back to health after his hospital stay. . .

* a burgeoning collection (spring ’12). . .

* a new vintage shop . . .

[ And Friday Night Lights on Netflix, which is consuming my life!]

What have you been up to?

Hope you’re having a wonderful week! xo

{Score+Solder}

This is such an easy and perfect ending to a New Years feast. . .

the apple galette from rachelchew on Vimeo.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2012! xo

Spending our week off immersed in art, movies, and music. . .

Hope your holiday break is just as wonderful! xo

::My big news this week::

As the kids go back to school after the holiday break, so will I. . .studying art at University of Louisville! There will still be some jewelry on the side, but much bigger things in the future here. I feel so lucky to be able to pursue this after years of dreaming about it (I think my mom is watching over me).

Have a fabulous weekend, my friends! xo

Finally getting around to unpacking the little things after months of working on the big stuff. . .

A couple weeks ago we visited MoMA to see the de Kooning Retrospective. I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s awe-inspiring. I’ve decided to base my next collection on interpreting the subject matter and vision of some of these Masters into metalsmithed representations. In some form.

If you’re in NYC, I highly recommend seeing this exhibit; if not, you can see a small interactive version here. 

Pink Angels

Hope you’re staying warm & cozy and having a lovely week! xo

. . . a trunk show is near!

{If you’re in Louisville} come out to see me and check out the Tundra Collection this Saturday, the 3rd, at South Bayly Boutique! This event is part of the Olde Tyme Christmas on Frankfort Avenue, so after stopping in to say hi, you can check out the other festivities in Crescent Hill – free horse and carriage rides, trolley hops, drinks, music, sales . . . and Santa!

I’ll be at 107 S. Bayly from 2 – 6pm.

I would love to see you!! xo

I’m back from a fabulous, inspiring few days in NYC, checking in here to wish you all a lovely Thanksgiving, and heading off to spend the rest of the week with my wonderful family! I’ll be keeping the shop open and offering my thanks to you in the form of 20% off all orders now through (Black) Friday at midnight – coupon code is “THANKS”. I’m grateful to all of you who stop in my little world here. I hope you all have the most perfect holiday filled with family and friends! xo