Trip to Cartier Exhibit

I went to the Cartier exhibit last weekend with my daughter and sister and had a great time.

The pieces were art. It wasn't just a necklace, or a bracelet, or a brooch. This jewelry was portable art! The Tutti-Frutti collection was delicious.

Cartier

Cartier has had an exhibit at the Legion of Honor, San Francisco since December 2009. I will finally be making my way over to see the most beautiful and historic pieces from the French jeweler. One of my good clients purchased me a book from the exhibit called "Cartier and America." Absolutely amazing. I have to go! Would it be distasteful to wear my own Cartier? ;)

Santa Cruz

I have been in Santa Cruz for the weekend and am still enjoying my time here even though it has been raining nonstop. The endless amounts of green and grey will definitely play an impact on the collection I am currently working on. Since arriving in this sleepy coastal town, I have been surrounded by woods and it is absolutely beautiful.

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.