Great Day at the Market

Yesterday's market was a big success! It turned out to be a gorgeous day (finally!) with lots of folks out shopping and enjoying the beautiful weather. I really enjoyed meeting so many new people (including folks from Texas, Champaign and St. Charles, IL. and Arizona!), new vendors, seeing community friends, and getting your feedback on my designs. It is great to hear that so many of you appreciate the 100% Recycled Sterling Silver Wire that I'm using to make the majority of my rings and earrings with, as well as the Fair Trade supply Pearls that are featured in several, current earring and bracelet designs.

It was also great fun to hear so many cool ideas for custom pieces--keep these coming, and together we can make your creative ideas a reality! As I talked with many of you yesterday, if I don't have a particular size or stone in stock, I will do my absolute best to get more in, or to find an alternative for your designs.

On that note, I just wanted to add that, for the time being, I am officially sold out of all of my Opal Rings!!! It is so cool that so many of you have responded to them; they really are a gorgeous and unique stone! I will let you know as soon as I have more Opals in stock, and hope to bring more Opal Rings to my next trip to the market, which will be Saturday, July 24th.

Thanks again for your support and well wishes, and I will be posting pictures of yesterday's market in the next few days, so check back soon!

Tomorrow: Downtown Downers Grove Farmer's Market!

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 26th, we head to the Downtown Downer's Grove Farmer's Market from 7am - 12:30pm. I will have some new designs, and, will also have more information about how you can order custom designs! We love seeing our Pierce Downer community friends and neighbors, so stop by, say hi, and find that perfect piece of jewelry for yourself or someone you care about!

In addition to all of the wonderful vendors that will be at tomorrow's market, there will also be live YMCA fitness classes (participation welcome) and a Youth Artist Program. Hope to see you there!

First Farmer's Market Update

Yesterday's debut Farmer's Market went really well, despite the pouring rain and gusting wind that hit around 10:30 am!!! It was great to see so many friends, to meet so many cool people, and to get your feedback on my designs. Overall, it was really inspiring to be surrounded by other Indie craftspeople, artists and small businesses, and to get to talk with people who go out of their way to shop and support this group of folks.



And, a big Thank You to all of you who emailed and sent well wishes and congratulations on this new venture; I really appreciate your support!

Next Downtown Downers Grove Market: Saturday, June 26th!

Prepping for Market

My first Farmer's Market is this Saturday at the Downtown Downers Grove Market from 7am-12:30pm. I'm busy getting ready for this event, and looking forward to a fun time!

Downtown Downers Grove Market
7AM - 12:30PM
Main St. Train Station, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Come out this Saturday and visit this fun market! There are always plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers available from local farmers, as well as local, talented crafts people, artists and chefs. Rain or shine, the market is on! So, if you're in the area, stop by and say hi! FREE admission.

Up-Cycle!

The other day, I arrived home from work to find a lovely surprise...a family friend had stopped by and dropped off two necklaces that she no longer wears. The beads/stones are really pretty, so she thought that I might be able to use them to make something new.



Giving new life to beads, stones, and other supplies is really inspiring...I can't wait to see what new designs emerge. So, here's to up-cycling, and to thoughtful friends!

Custom Ring Order Finished!

Recently I finished making a beautiful Blue Opal Stone wrapped in 100% Recycled Argentium Sterling Silver Wire for my client, Bethany. She is a creative DIY Bride-To-Be who is getting married this summer, and is also finishing up her Master's Degree in Education! The custom ring, pictured below, was made for Bethany's friend and colleague as a special "Thank You" gift.









Bethany has also hired me to make 10 other custom jewelry pieces for each of her bride maids as a very meaningful and personal "Thank You" gift. Each custom piece will be designed and made with the individual's personality and style in mind, starting from a thoughtful description that the Bride-To-Be has written about each woman in her wedding party. I'm looking forward to making these custom pieces!

To Market I Go

I found out that I've been accepted as a vendor at this summer's Downtown Downers Grove Market. This is a fun, outdoor market with a variety of vendors including fresh flowers, produce from local farmer's, crafts, food, music, and, of course, jewelry! This will be my first time selling at the market, however, as a shopper, I've really enjoyed shopping at this market. And, in general, I'm a huge fan of Farmer's Markets--love em', love em', love em'! Dates forthcoming...