Monday, May 21, 2012

Picture Album..........

It's been another crazy couple weeks! Here is a glimpse of what has been going on......

No matter where I go I find inspiration. We helped friends pick out tile for their new house. I fell in love with Mr. Sun who reminded me of the summers I spent on Catalina Island as a child.
KINGS & PRIESTS had a trunk show at Hummingbird in Carpinteria and it was a huge success!
I have been cleaning out my closet for the past few months and I finally completed the project. Out with the old, in with the new! It's a new season... a new day.
I created new sandalwood bracelets and braided bracelets with African Christmas beads. I love color and there is nothing better than a strand of Christmas beads. They just make me happy.
I met an amazing woman and a true inspiration who has been creating beautiful jewelry for decades. She recommended this book and it has become my Bible the past few weeks. The pictures are amazing and it is the best printed source of African trade beads and adornment I have ever seen. I was so thankful for the recommendation as the history of the beads that are used are just as important as their beauty. I love learning more about them! 
  

Images via: Instagram and image #3 closet visit