Lucky Kiona

Gettin’ all geometric up in here…

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:14:19 -0400

Gettin’ all geometric up in here…

Oh MAN the excitement when something inspires me, gives me an...

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:27 -0400

Oh MAN the excitement when something inspires me, gives me an idea, and the execution turns out as good, or even better than what I had imagined. How cool are these!!

Artsplosure, day two, lets do this! 10-5 today. Bring your rain...

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:07:20 -0400

Artsplosure, day two, lets do this! 10-5 today. Bring your rain boots.

And another one, ready for Artsplosure!

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:46 -0400

And another one, ready for Artsplosure!

Trying some new one-of-a-kind works with layering laminates....

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:24:20 -0400

Trying some new one-of-a-kind works with layering laminates. This one and maybe a few more will be at Artsplosure this weekend

Is there a better setting for a show! I think not.

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:50:40 -0400

Is there a better setting for a show! I think not.

Working with an additional new font for my enameled initial...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:38:09 -0400

Working with an additional new font for my enameled initial necklaces. Hoping to have them finished in time for Spring Badabing in Richmond this Saturday!

365/101 still experimenting with bangles. Trying split rings....

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:40:26 -0400

365/101 still experimenting with bangles. Trying split rings. Not loving the way it looks, but at least they are staying on now.

Finally made some samples of bangles for the pennies, thanks to...

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:08:11 -0400

Finally made some samples of bangles for the pennies, thanks to my new soldering skillz. Wearing them about for a few days to see how they hold up.
I love the way they sound.

Backsides enameled

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:32:11 -0400

Backsides enameled

Expanding the new design idea.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:56 -0400

Expanding the new design idea.

“Only” 22 orders left to send out, which means a...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:06:17 -0400

“Only” 22 orders left to send out, which means a little less than a third remaining. You people have absolutely blown me away… THANK YOU! (at Lucky Accessories)

Need Your Help

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:56:02 -0400

As the owner of my own company, I am incredibly proud and grateful to be in that position. I will never complain, despite all the big and little pitfalls that come along the way. While most of the time things are AMAZING and inspired and smooth, sometimes things can get scary and unsure too. And I CAN ask for help when faced with a possible pitfall. This is where you come in:

Here is a little insight to owning a company such as this one- sales are incredibly seasonal! And typically, with careful planning, the busy seasons make up for the slower seasons and all is well. But other times- especially when life changes come along, and/or when you start taking some risks in an attempt to grow your business further, you suddenly fall short. I am falling short. I am on the cusp of one of my best and favorite seasons of the year, but I am having a hart time making ends meet. I am in the middle of a huge life change that comes with it’s share of new costs. There are a few big new shows that I am setting my sights on for this year, and in addition I HAVE to restructure my business to keep myself from burning out. This is all taking some resources that are due now, that I simply don’t have.

Let me get to the point- I am having a 50% off ALL ITEMS IN THE SHOP sale starting now, until this Friday 3/15 at midnight. Use code KICKSTARTSPRING to receive your discount during checkout. I am hoping that you have had your eye on something in the shop that you will go ahead and pick up now. Or maybe you were planning on getting a peapod piece for Mother’s day, that you will go ahead and just grab now. Whatever your reason, just know that your purchase will go DIRECTLY towards the gap I am looking at right now. You are helping me make ends meet, and my thanks to you will be enormous.

OH! I am also reactivating the one-of-a-kind pieces I had taken down last week, just for the duration of the sale.

(Thank you to my pal and studio-mate Sonya for inspiring me and showing me there is nothing wrong with asking for a bit of help)

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

~Kiona

And just like that, from a 4lb 4oz little chicken wing, that...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:11:03 -0400

And just like that, from a 4lb 4oz little chicken wing, that little man turns into a 10 year old resilient little trooper, and lover of the world. Happy Birthday my little man. You make my heart explode.

Restructuring

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:57:15 -0500

This year, I will have been in business as a jewelry designer for ten years!! I am incredibly grateful for this and hope I am lucky enough to keep it up for another ten to come.
As is to be expected, at a milestone like this, I am looking at this beauty of a business I have, and implementing ways to keep it healthy, and myself from getting overwhelmed with it’s growth. Cut some unnecessary weight where needed, and focus on the areas that are working out the best.
Part of this change is having my designs that are one-of-a-kind not available at the online shop full time. Don’t worry- you will always have access to the Peapods, and the Pennies, but a lot of other items- Made of Money, some of the enameled pieces, and the new laminate designs, are difficult to manage online stock of while also hauling it to shows up and down the east coast. So from now on, I will only be listing those occasionally, and temporarily, to the online shop. I don’t really know what this is going to look like exactly, but I know it’s something that needs to happen in an effort to simplify things from where I am sitting.
There are quite a few items in my shop at the moment that are going to be taken down on Friday 3/8, and so I thought I should probably give you a head’s up. You can see the overview of what’s about to come down here, but throughout the week I will highlight a few of them here.

Made Of Money Nesting earrings, about to be added to the shop....

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:33:11 -0500

Made Of Money Nesting earrings, about to be added to the shop. (at Lucky Accessories)

Getting ready for their close-ups

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:53:27 -0500

Getting ready for their close-ups

All set up at KNC’s Barrel Fest at Tir Na Nog until 5...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:11:29 -0500

All set up at KNC’s Barrel Fest at Tir Na Nog until 5 today. (at Tír na nÓg)

First Friday open studio tonight, 6-9pm, come visit. (at Lucky...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:15:41 -0500

First Friday open studio tonight, 6-9pm, come visit. (at Lucky Accessories)

In case you need some help in the idea's department. (VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING!!)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:49:48 -0500

Custom Initial enamel pendant necklace / $35

Hearts pea green enamel earrings / $49

Two peas in a pod, green pearl peapod pendant necklace / $45

Teal xoxo enamel pendant necklace / 50% off: $20.50

Love Lives Here / $59