I must first exclaim, Helllooooo! Howdy, Bonjour, Hola! Then I must share a bit of something that seems like a secret, but it is not a true secret, of course...I was talking to a darling wonderful friend who frolicks amongst olive groves and peacocks in Marrakesh. She was stunned with this piece of information. Or maybe more, intrigued? It has to do with.....
Jewels. I have been travelling through vast desert lands in search of treasures beyond your wildest imagination. Stones and metals, crystals and gems...All in the name of, "An Incredible Piece of Jewelry." I have been doing this for 10+ years. I own, run, design, and peddle vintage trunk loads of these sparkly creations for Vanessa Valencia Designs. My very own little jewelry business. I have not shared much of the jewels with you because, they go quickly in the real world. I never have enough time to get them on-line and the process is so tedious...But, I am working on bringing them closer to you, so stay tuned...It could be great fun!
It is no secret that I adore jewels. I have gone so far as to create sort of..shrines, if you will, to house my own collections...Some hanging on very old wooden dolls from religious processions....
Others, so precious to me, that I lock them under glass, peering in at them like a child, who is seeing the sparkly stuff for the first time...
It is funny to see people who I know have never been into jewelry. Many are actually people I know. They tip-toe around the jewels at my trunk shows...Not really even considering a piece for themselves (who by the way, broke down and are now jewelry fiends). I think many people don't think, "I could own a piece of jewelry like that, I could wear that..." People usually have their gold jewelry in a safe, hardly ever wearing it. But, did you know that you have the option to wear a huge wonderful bohemian piece of jewelry?
Have you given yourself that option? And, not just for special occasions, but with your favorite dress or shirt? With jeans even?You can throw on a huge piece of turquoise or a long strand of crystal quartz mixed with coral, for no reason at all???? YES! And, so many people who purchase my jewelry, were previously non-jewelry wearers. Do you know what the realization of funky fine jewlery wearing does to them??? WOW! Talk about options....Of course, you also have the jewelry junkie, which I so am...And that is great too! They go home with bundles a plenty. Calling in the middle of the night, saying they can not sleep because they have been thinking about that one piece....OH, YES! Jewelry can be magic.
I must confess though...I adore all kinds of flesh adornments...Have you been over to the Contrary Garden? I love her garden inspired treasures, and skeleton keys on chains....Another favorite, which houses much intrigue is Paraphernalia. As they state, "We are much inspired by both vintage illustrations and 19th century magicians." See for yourself... And, you must visit Sulu Designs work. I frequent her blog often, she is wonderful!
Okay, enough of body decor...But only for now. As I must remind that Mother's day is on the way! Of course, you all know this, but all of a sudden it will be the day before mother's day and you'll find yourself at some random card store...I know you! So, take a second and go here for sheer delightment...Bella Muse.
I suppose I still have not confessed why I was away for so many days? Besides filling some jewelry orders and painting, and actually working in the real world...I have been packaging all kinds of treasures...Yes, the goblin in me had to put together some some magical goody bags, to ship off to places...I can't say anymore, I will give it away....
I am off to the studio. 10 steps and three stairs away from the computer. Which, by the way is a disaster...The studio I mean...Still a bit dark early in the morning, when I first started writing this post...And now it is afternoon...Time.....it slips...
But first, I have to ask and say. I used to get my feelings hurt, when I would leave comments on people's blogs and they never ever responded...And, I want you to know, if I have ever done that to you, please know... I appreciate all the comments and feedback and blog-love more than you can imagine. I am trying to find a way to balance all of the things I have going on, and sometimes, I am just not that good at it. I never want to be a snooty artist type who never gives back. I mean, this blogville is the reason I am so inspired to create these days. Thanks a million to all my blog friends! You are the best!
