Fall Morning In The Studio

The light in the new studio is perfect this morning!  I am grateful to have the day to finish up some projects that have been lingering around.  In anticipation of the Christmas season I have tried to bulk up my earrings.  I recently ordered a bunch of incredible stones from my favorite source.  The colors of the African Turquoise are incredible to work with.  More green than the typical blue.  I posted a few pics of the latest creations.  The swarovski bicone drop perfectly matches that elusive green color of the turquoise.  The other pair is made from vintage opal colored glass.  I bought the dealer out on these beautiful vintage cabochons.  They have small piercing thru out and are quite outstanding.

I have gotten quite a few orders for Christmas.  Remember to order early if you want to get your finished creation for a gift!

Elephant Earrings

These tiny elephant earrings were fun to make!  Approx 1" long on sterling silver (handmade) ear hooks.

Animal Boxes

This year has been quite a busy one (and full of changes big and small).  After a busy summer of galleries and shows we are now in our new shop!  When the opportunity came up for us to have a pop up store for a few months my friend Jenny King and I jumped at the chance.  We are currently located at 169 Main Street in Ellsworth, Maine.  Directly in the middle of a busy street with lots of traffic.  So far this opportunity has been a great learning experience and we are currently scouting around for a permanent location for "Magenta Magpie.  You can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MagentaMagpie

I have been currently working on a series of boxes that have been quite popular this summer.  they are beautifully crafted by a photographer friend who also dabbles in woodworking on the side.  We carry his photography here at the gallery and love his work.  His website can be viewed at http://wissingerphotographic.com  His work is truly breathtaking.

Below are a few samples of the boxes.  I have only posted the one's that are currently available.  They sell almost as fast as I make them.  Not complaining!  I especially love the cat box and have plans (if it doesn't sell) on keeping it).  Maybe...

I moved the studio location to a new location.  It has great light and eventually I will have everything put away and be organized.  Although my work space looks a little like the top of these boxes....covered with beads, crystals, wire and all sorts of inspiration for future pieces.  I am resolving to be better about posting so check back every once in a while to see the new designs.  I have updated my show list and am looking forward to The Penobscot Festival of Lights in November.  It will be a larger show than I have been doing so I am busily preparing and creating!