57 Design Studio

Hilary from 57 Design Studio is a designer who makes elegant jewelry with chainmaille and crystals. Nicely crafted baubles for your next formal event or just to add a little elegance to your everyday wardrobe.
Check her out!

Studio update

This time last year I went through a huge reorganizing project for my studio. I had intended on painting the walls, but I never got that far. Last week I decided to paint my walls in my studio, but first I had to clean (again!). I tend to go on sprees of making stuff and [...]

Free Class on Creative Business at Artella

February 28th starts a brand new class on growing your creative business called The Complete Idealist Guide to Growing a Creative Business: 37 Ways to Really Make an Artsy Living, and they’re giving it away for free.
The founder of Artella says:
With the current state of the economy, now more than ever, people are asking how [...]

Etsy Tuesday: Recent Purchases

I went on a bit of a shopping spree last week because of the birthday money that rolled in. So this week’s Etsy Tuesday is from my “Purchased” items.
I know I blogged her before, but Junqe by Mandy Jordan is such a fabulous shop. I hung a little curios box on my studio wall and [...]

New Collective Shop – Artiste

Just wanted to mention a collective of WAHMs that have opened up a collective called “Artiste” selling everything from soaps to stationary. My favorite seller is Macaroni & Glue, a stationer that makes one of a kind cards & envelopes. Go check ‘em out!

Yay Birthday!

Today…er Yesterday (the 19th) was my birthday. We’re observing on Sunday with a partay at my house w/ Greek food & Rock Band (or Guitar Hero World Tour). I didn’t get much in the way of presents (besides the two $100 checks from mom & mom-in-law – Thanks Moms!) but hubs told me to find [...]

Etsy Tuesday: Fresh Five

I asked for some recommendations for this week’s Etsy Tuesday on Twitter and I got some great ones! Thanks @meghanarias, @danikjohnson, @artizencoaching & @pickingdaisies!
First up is SmarmyPants. Cute Cute Cute! Little cupcake and cake slice pincushions will brighten up any sewing room

Add a little life & green to any space with these gorgeous moss terrariums [...]

Etsy Tuesday is Back!

After a long hiatus, Etsy Tuesday is back. Here are the latest from my favorites:

This Baby Skull necklace is so cute & delicate – perfect for the cute but not-so-delicate at Michelle Chang Jewelry

Who wouldn’t like this mug from Wallyware Pottery?

This Mini House Sculpture by Junque would look fantastic on my mantle.

What’s not [...]