Chunky Monkey

I have been making things with completely different styles lately. Some are light and delicate while others are chunky and bold!
This past weekend I made two necklaces with a similar, bohemian type style. They are both made with natural stones, glass and semi-precious stones and both are in brown, turquoise and orange tones.
I am really liking this look for the summer!

Going Veg

Okay, so this post isn't really about jewellery (although I will include a picture of a necklace I made last night) but more-so about becoming vegetarian. This is something I have been thinking of and actually, today was meat-free.
I just feel like a bit of a hypocrite eating meat when I know the disgusting conditions that these animals live in so they produce more, grow faster and cost less. It is horrible suffering and unfortunately one person going veg is not going to change it but how I feel about myself at the end of each day, when I haven't contributed to this, will make a difference.
My husband however is a meat eater and lover. I won't be inflicting my opinions on him although I would be thrilled if he joined me.
The bottom line is, I love animals and can't contribute to this any longer. Going veg will be hard and I may not be perfect but I am officially on board and making big efforts. This has all stemmed from wanting to be true to myself. I have been mentally making a list of things that I would need to do in order to be 100% proud of who I am and this is one thing on my list.
On a lighter note...here is a pretty necklace I made last night:

Whimsicle Charm Necklace

This just may be one of my favourite pieces EVER! It just fits my personality to "T". A great mixture of charms including angel wings, brass lockets, glittering stars, hearts, keys, birds etc... along with crystals and freshwater pearls.
I made this last night and have to admit that I will be a little sad to see it goes when it sells.

I also added a sweet little bird to the clasp...

Loooong Weekend

This is the Friday before a long weekend and needless to say, it is very hard to get stuff done! My mind is already in weekend mode!
I get to see my sister tonight which is cool because she lives 6 hours away so this doesn't happen very often. We will do something fun together tomorrow as well and then Sunday I have a much anticipated spa appointment! massage and pedicure....pure bliss.
The picture taking quest continues for the jewellery....


Have a great weekend everyone

Pictures

Picture taking has always been a challenge of mine. In theory it looks simple enough but truly, I am just awful at it! I have toyed with the idea of having it done professionally but honestly, it just makes more sense for me to practise and get better at it. I think I am experiencing some success.
Today's efforts yielded crisper results for sure.

Periwinkle on Bloor

Great news! You can now buy my jewellery at Periwinkle on Bloor which is located at 2137 Bloor Street West in Toronto.
I am so excited to have taken the plunge on this one! Periwinkle is a beautiful shop with lots of great items for sale. I am thrilled ot a part of it all!

Changes

I am going through life's changes right now. The big question up for discussion in my house is whether or not I should keep working doing jewellery on the side and put my daughter in daycare OR leave my regular Monday to Friday 9 to 5 job, try to kick my jewellery business up to full time and raise my baby girl.
I think we are taking option two but I am so scared! The thought of giving up a steady, decent pay cheque for who knows what in business is alarming BUT the thought of staying home with Piper and making jewellery makes my heart skip a beat!!

Amazonite

I made this beautiful necklace last night and I think that I can safely say that Amazonite is my favourite stone right now. So dreamy!
What else is new is that I have joined the world of Zibbet as of yesterday! My shop name is:
www.zibbet.com/BlushingPixie
I am getting in lots of new beads lately and my ideas are flowing! I find myself thinking of new ideas all the time!
What would I do without jewellery as a creative outlet?

Back at it!

I was away in Ottawa last week for work. It was a nice getaway, jam-packed with work stuff (I guess that WAS the point) but the hotel was lovely and the weather was nice. It would have been fabulous if I wasn't on crutches!
I have an office jewellery show coming up on Monday. It was kind of unexpected (just booked yesterday) but hey, I am always up for a little challenge!
Lats night I made a beautiful three strand necklace. It is all blue, green and yellow. I think it will be great for the summer!
I started physion recently as well for my broken knee. I just did it this morning actually. It is not comfortable but I am sure it must be helping.