Starting the Preparations!

December 5th and we decided to turn on the holiday in our house. We are a bit slow at pulling the full Christmas decor rip cord . . . but we started with a few basics today. Outside lights, the kitchen and placing of the general christmas chatskies! We are waiting until next week to trek to VT for a tree, we are expecting some snow next week to make it a little more special.

Holiday cards get me a little nutty. This year I was going to be better. I ordered them ages ago and of course haven't started to write notes or address them. I so wish I took the time to catch up with dear friends with personal letters. Oh well, I guess there is always next year and now at least there is facebook! I do love the cards this year . . .

Here is a little holiday eye candy for you! We were lucky enough to be a vendor sharing a side with the very talented papier moon primitives at the Saratoga City Center Craft show. After sneaking peeks all day, I had to pick up a few . . . doesn't this look lovely on the kitchen shelf?

and then of course an aqua santa could not be overlooked!

Although primitive is not my usual cup of tea . . . I really am loving these and the work she puts into them is amazing! It was lots of fun to get to know the artist and learn all the work and talent she puts into each piece. She recently opened an ETSY shop and I have a feeling it is going to be a big success!

working on better photos - do they feel organic and calm?

we have been trying to get better at photographing our sterling silver hand stamped and hand crafted jewelry.  invested in some new lenses, took time to read the manual and starting to love the results.  kids are so much easier to take pictures of.

we have also been having  fun putting new items in our ETSY shop and getting ready for some upcoming craft shows.  we have really gone pearl crazy, especially the eco-friendly variety.  they are so organic and WONDERFUL.  

Eco Coin Pearls, Our Fav for Mother's Day

Darcy and I have officially decided we are getting busy for the spring shows, local stores and just because we need to be creative! Today we took some photos of our new favorite pieces, they are simple, clean and fun. We have been experimenting with various pearls and have are in love with these eco coin pearls. Also we have been working with various sterling silver chains and we think we have found the look that is right for us. What do you think? Stay tuned for more . . .