2.14.2012
2.02.2012
Lampwork Necklace
20" hammered sterling silver gemstones and my own flame worked glass beads
Nature inspired..
One of a kind.
$145
1.23.2012

Jewelry in 2012 is appearing a wee bit more classical in style than last year..don't you think? I like that. Pieces you can hang on to for a few years..I think that's why the gold chains never really get put away. They're always in style..maybe more layered this year but still in style. You're more likely to see 3 or more gold chains of varying link style and lengths than you are just one.
According to one of LA's leading style expert, Michael O'Connor we're going to see 50/60's influenced accessories this year..hmm.
Smaller rings but mega sized earrings. Brighter bolder colors, botanical and organic designs. Choker length necklaces.. statement cuffs..
1.20.2012
Congratulations Angie.. you won :-))
There were 7 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
- Angie
- Kathy
- Romaine
- Jordan
- Louise
- Angela
- Innocent
Timestamp: 2012-01-20 09:33:29 UTC
Be sure to send me your mailing address Angie [deborahlambsonatgmaildotcom] and I'll have this on its way..thanks all for participating. We'll do this again soon!
1.17.2012
Well, isn't this nice..
1.16.2012
1.15.2012
Giveaway!!
All ready now to be strung onto leather..chain..sari silk...worked into your own designs.
this giveaway
OR
my etsy shop
in any of your social media accounts..Just send me the link in a comment here
and you will be entered to win!
Of course you may enter as many times as you like..your name will go into the draw for as many mentions that are made.
1.10.2012
Trending..
Botanical prints/themes abound this season..as is usually the trend for Spring, but 2012 will see it throughout the year according to some of the fashion gurus.
"Half of New York showed florals, but in a great way," said Bryan Grey Yambao, fashion blogger of Bryanboy.com "I love the tropical prints from Joseph Altuzarra, the hyper flower power at Peter Thom, the botanical prints from Alexander Wang ... This season is very visual."
taken from http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/21/living/spring-fashion-forecast/index.html
As for glass, I play with colors that make me feel good, and organic florals have been the theme in my studio for the last few months..[at least~]
Hey,..I'm right on trend. How about that. (:
12.22.2011
Guide to Necklace Lengths
A Girls Guide to Necklace Lengths
Collar Necklace
First we have the ‘collar’ length. Very snug. Very sophisticated. Collar length necklaces are great for formal occasions and look fab with anything strapless. To wear a collar, especially one on the smaller side of the 12-13 inches, you should have a thin neck, or a love of bondage. But if you can pull it off, this style looks fantastic. Even good with jeans and a blouse. Anything v-neck.
Choker Necklace
A little more relaxed than the collar, and more comfortable for those of us with thicker necks, the choker gives you a little more breathing room. This 14-16 inch length is great if you want to draw attention to your long lovely neck. And that hollow.
Princess Necklace
Now that just sounds right. And it often is. This 17-19 inch length is very common and the main thing to be aware of is that you choose the appropriate clothing. This necklace length works well with higher or lower necklines, just be sure that your clothing and necklace don’t fight over the same spot.
Matinee Necklace
This necklace length is traditionally thought of as sophisticated. Good for business wear, for formal wear with higher necklines or for dressing up casual clothing. The matinee should fall to the top of your cleavage and is 20-24 inches long.
Opera Necklace
The opera, 28-34 inches in length falls just below the breast bone and draws attention to your chest. Sound unnecessary? Well for those of us who no longer want to draw attention to our necks, this is a good option.
Rope Necklace
The rope necklace deserves special applause at a spectacular 45 inches or more in length. Wearing something fabulous? Confident in the total package? This length requires the ‘once over’ in order to take it all in.
12.20.2011
Using long tube Beads
Lately that obsession is the long tube shaped bead. The longer and skinnier the better. More a cigarillo shape.
Here are a few of the latest. Still not quite the fantasy bead in my mind, but the latest...which is the copper green one with the pale green rose is the most satisfying.
In fact, I may be happy with that for a bit~

What's your favorite bead shape to design with? For most of us it seems to be the flattened lozenge shape. But don't disregard other perhaps more 'difficult' shapes, they afford an excuse to create something unique and truly one of a kind.
Following are some beautiful necklaces using long tube shaped beads.
http://thegloss.com/fashion/tribal-style-from-tanya-lochridge
http://www.marilyn.oberins.com
http://www.mykonosbeads.com
http://www.designtextures.com
www.craftjuice.com
http://www.lisakan.com/LisaKanDesigns.htm
12.02.2011
Shop handmade this Season!
Or just window shop if that's what strikes your fancy, but definitely stroll on by and take a look.
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and for those of you who have found yourselves here via the Hop from someones participating blog Please use the code BlogHopping2011 to take 25% off anything in my Etsy shop featuring handmade glass beads for your jewelry designs!

Seasons Greetings and Much Happiness to all of you


































