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Key chains

Necklaces and Earrings

Fa La La La La...

It's the holiday season, and I'm finally back on track (no thanks to Sandy and a week without power). So thankful that all my household had to deal with was no lights and no heat. Our home and neighborhood fared well, which is something we are immensely grateful for. That being said, the storm did set me back a bit with beefing up the collection and filling orders for the "hap- happiest season of all". But the creative train is chugging along, and I'm psyched to show you my latest lovelies.

First up, some gorgeous necklaces with a hint of industrial toughness.

Triple Crown Charm Necklace

Gunmetal Steampunk Necklace with Gear Charms

Next up, some of my favorite things to make: One of a kind key chains. So fun to create, and they make great stocking stuffers. Some lovely ladies cleared me out of my entire stock at my pre-holiday showcase in October (Woot!). Here are my latest.

More to come! Let me know what your faves are. Til next time!

Newbies to the Showcase Collection!

I'm so excited to be creating again after a busy summer. I'm shoring up the collection with some great pieces for Fall and Holiday. Really loving mixed metals and charms, especially anything with a Steampunk feel. Take a look-see at what I've been up to!
Time to start pinning!

Iron Flowers antique brass chain and gear earrings with orange stones

Steampunk key chain with mixed metal charms

Modern Boho dangle earrings with faux wood charms and chain fringe

Grey tone key chain with assorted gunmetal and vintage button charms

Gunmetal Steampunk charm necklace with gears and filigree beads

Gunmetal chain and gear dangle earrings

Spanish Rose silver and white charm key chain

New Items!

I've put my nose to the grindstone and created some lovelies that I'm really excited to add to the Accessory Showcase collection! I'm loving the whole mixed metal trend, so much of what I'm doing will have that feel for Fall/Holiday. Here's what I've completed so far. There's more to come. Would love to know what you think!

Brass Steampunk Gear Dangle Earrings with Indigo Oval Stones

Autumn Antoinette French Charm Necklace

Victorian-inspired Black Tear Drop Charm Earrings with Copper Beads

Mixed Metal Boho Earrings with Fringe, Copper Beads, and Brass Textured Disc Charms

Antique Silver Eiffel Tower Earrings with Copper Beads and Fine Chain

Modern Boho Necklace with Faux Wood Bronze, Red and Aqua Charms

A Little Boho Chic

I've been going a little Boho-crazy lately. Mixed metals, charms, buttons, antique brass--LOVE blending these things together in a beautiful mish-mash! My latest lovelies totally embrace the Boho Chic style (some mixed with a little nautical--what's a summer must-have without a little nautical?).

Check out the newest additions to the collection!

Antique brass Boho necklace with mixed metal nautical charms

Antique brass "Y" necklace with key, bead and woodland charms

Boho Chic brass key chain with leaf, rosette and nautical charms

Gold finish Nautical Boho key chain with mixed metal charms and beads

Silver key chain with nautical charms and ocean-hued buttons

Into the Woods You Have to Go...

I recently procured some lovely squirrel charms to make a one of a kind necklace as a gift for a friend. This girl is NUTS about squirrels. No pun intended. They are her favorite creature. I really enjoyed making her necklace, and picturing the squeals of delight when she opened her package to find it. Since receiving it, I don't think she's gone a single day without wearing it. It's so gratifying to make a gift for a friend that suits them so perfectly, isn't it?

And since I've got some leftover squirrel charms, I've started working on adding new pieces to my "Into the Woods" story in the collection. Whimsical, vintage-inspired and rustic are the words that come to mind when I look at these. Enjoy, and maybe one of these will make you squeal with delight!

Into the Woods brass keychain with
leaf, key, rosette and squirrel charms

Into the Woods brass Y necklace with
bead, key, rosette, leaf and squirrel charms

London Calling!

So, I'm kinda psyched about the upcoming London Olympics. I'm not a huge sports fan, but somehow when the Olympics are on, I get excited about watching the best of the best compete in their chosen sports. Plus, as my husband wisely pointed out, when the Olympics are on, there's always something on TV.

I have yet to travel to England, despite having several relatives there, but I've always had a bit of a fascination with it. And some day, I shall cross that pond! In the meantime, to gear up a little for the big event, I've created some fun, London-inspired key charms for the Accessory Showcase collection. Check them out!

London keychain with "Underground" pendant,
steel washers and red and blue beads

London keychain with red phone booth pendant,
suitcase, antique car, boot and teardrop charms

London keychain with Union Jack pendant,
compass charm, and red, white and blue beads

It's a Charmed Life: Part 2

I'm back after a bit of a lapse (shame on me!), but have been a busy camper creating more items for the Accessory Showcase collection. The newest additions are more handmade, one of a kind key charms! Great for adding some fancy to your keys or the zipper pull of your favorite handbag. I've hand selected delightful charms and glass beads and lovingly assembled them to create key charms that are truly special. Check these babies out!

Charmed Life

It's been a rainy, cool week in the Hudson Valley, and motivation has been low to do anything productive. Is it just me that wants only to curl up on the couch with a throw and some Ben & Jerry's when it's dreary out? With two kiddos, vegging is next to impossible. But, today I rallied and focused on getting some creative time in. I've been treasury-making on Etsy like a madwoman, and I've created three new key charms for my "Charmed Life" story in my shop. These charms also work well to adorn the zipper pulls on your favorite handbags. Check 'em out!

It's Mardi Gras, baby!

 As I sit in the Hudson Valley in the middle of (albeit relatively mild) winter, I'm longing for 70-degree weather of New Orleans. Aside from NYC, it's  my favorite city. The warmth, the fascinating mix of cultures, the music, the food... So much to love in NOLA!

In that good ole Bon Temps spirit, I'm offering free shipping on the fleur de lis items in my Etsy shop this week. Bring on the beads!

Facebook Goodies

Can you believe January's nearly over? Crazy how fast the time is going! I can't say I'm sad to see it go, since it means we're one month closer to spring. While January wasn't terrible in the Hudson Valley in terms of storms, I just don't do cold very well. But, enough bitching about winter--it's time to announce the next Accessory Showcase giveaway! Earlier this month, I gave away a lovely gold multi-chain necklace to my 100th Facebook fan.

This week, I'm giving away more delightful items! Once the 150-fan mark is reached, I'll do a random drawing of 2 lucky people, who will each receive a free piece from the Accessory Showcase collection. But, wait! There's more! To sweeten the pot, each winner will get a coupon code for 20% off their next purchase. Here's what's on the table for our winners.

Vintage-inspired gold finish heart locket and rosette charm earrings

Charmed Life stylized feather and shell key charm

Show some love by "liking" the Facebook page (if you haven't already) and posting the link on your wall, so your friends can "like" it too. You and your friends will have a shot at winning. You're welcome!