A Busy December

With Christmas Eve (the Big Day in Poland) in three days, my husband's birthday in two, and New Year's in a little over a week, all this cleaning and preparation around my home has left me with little time this month to work on new designs for the next season. But, yes, there is a but, I have finally finished a necklace that I have been working on this month with a goldsmith in the area. I am very happy with it. It's delicate and feminine, absolutely spot on.

I think I might try setting up a store on my website. Would anyone be interested in this?

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson purchased a few of my necklaces this month. How exciting! It makes me feel amazing to know that young independent women are wearing my pieces. So, in the spririt of Christmas and all things Kelly, I leave you with this:

Miley Cyrus

I'm happy to announce that Miley Cyrus bought one of my pieces at the Blues Jean Bar on Santana Row before her concert in San Jose! Miley chose a very simple silver necklace with a silver tusk charm and Swarovski crystal.

MOCFA: Threads+Wares Benefit

On September 20th I will be participating in the Museum of Craft and Folk Art's Threads + Wares benefit. This will be my first event with the museum since they began to sell my pieces. I am very excited to take part in this! I hope everyone will come out to support the museum and all of the artists and designers. See you there!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

10am - 4pm

Fort Mason Center, Building D

$10 Donation

Members Shop FREE and EARLY: 9am - 10am

MOCFA's announces a unique shopping experience, Threads + Wares. This new version of the traditional Art to Wear sale, held by the Museum for over 16 years, is a special shopping event to showcase the best of Bay Area one of a kind women and children fashions, jewelry, accessories and home furnishings.

This year's event also brings author Katye Terry for a special Book Signing + Demonstration from her latest book, Applique Your Way: 35 Pretty Projects and Patterns. Katye comes to the event courtesy of local business Chronicle Books, a partner in the event.

Benefiting the Museum of Craft and Folk Art, 30% of proceeds go directly to Museum programs. The Museum has evolved the mission of this year's event to include environmentally and ethically concious designers, who focus on using fair-trade practices, as well as reclaimed/repurposed raw materials, to create their unique works of wearable and usable art. For more information on the event and artists, visit our website here.

Trunk Show at The Blues Jean Bar in Santana Row!

You are cordially invited to the Flint Jewelry Trunk show held at The Blues Jean Bar in Santana Row on Saturday, August 8 from 2-6pm. Come shop for signature pieces made by Irena Kudlicki. Enjoy complimentary drinks and also shop for designer denim and apparel with the assistance of our knowledgeable Jeantenders.

Please RSVP to Irena via email at flintandmore@aol.com

http://irenakudlicki.com/

http://www.flintjewelry.blogspot.com/

Look forward

to seeing you there!

The Blues Jean Bar

(next to Sino Restaurant)

377 Santana Row #1010

San Jose, CA 95128

408.899.4012

https://thebluesjeanbar.com/

Photo Shoot

We spent all of yesterday taking photos of my new pieces for the website, they should be up there this weekend if all goes according to plan. Even though it was so hot, it was great working with the whole Flint Team and to have everyone's input.

A few of the pieces that I've finished include the vintage treasures I had mentioned previously. In the image below(my beautiful daughter Natalie is the model ) I am adding the last touches to a necklace made with vintage watches that have old and delicate engravings on the backs of them. Right after this candid shot we got down to business.

This summer has been very exciting! With the high demand I've had for my Summer pieces I've been locked up in my studio for days.
I've had ideas for my Fall collection drifting around for awhile now. I just recently got back from Carnelian Bay with my close girl friends and our daughters, we went to a few antique stores in Tahoe City and I was bombarded with such colorful ideas. This Fall for me will be nostalgic. Lots of flowers and feminine touches, glass crystals, oxidized sterling silver, bronze, old watches, and vintage brooches! All of this has been turning and twisting in my mind since my trip!

(By the way, I am the one in the gray shirt)

I've arrived on the blog scene

Hello everyone, I have finally gotten around to creating my first blog!
I hope to use it as a place for announcements about my line and about any upcoming events. I'll even post little updates about the jewelry scene and inspirational motives.

Can't wait to start!