Roadtrip: Charlotte

This past weekend Sonya and I drove to Charlotte for a show we wanted to check out. This is an incredibly quiet time of the year as far as shows go, so we were happy to find something that would get us out of the studios, out of our hibernation modes, and in front of some customers again.
The weather was divine! I am not made for cold. Even though this winter was unbelievably mild (thank God!) it was still winter, and so it was still cold. And so I did not like. I already love a road trip any time. I love to explore new places. Especially with a friend. Especially when the weather makes me swoon and giddy.

The show was Friday evening. It was in a theater and included a bar. Even when a show is not fantastic, if it includes the ability for me to have an adult beverage, it’s a successful time to me. I did not have many sales, but when I did the customers absolutely made my day. Every time.

On Saturday, before returning home we visited the Mint Museum and had brunch at Lulu (YUM!). I have not visited Charlotte much, and when I have they were very speedy entries and exits. So I really still don’t have a great idea yet of what Charlotte is really like, but from what I have seen sofar, I am intrigued. I kind of want to go back and stare at it’s skyline a little longer. Charlotte has one of the coolest skylines I have come across yet. The buildings are so weird, in a good way. And I love how each high rise was completely unique, yet all together they had a very cohesive thing going on. I wanted to take a good picture of it, but unfortunately at all good vantage points I was driving. Maybe next time. I finally asked asked Sonya, my passenger, to take one with my phone (DUH!) but it doesn’t quite do it justice. Maybe next time. When I come back if just for the reason to return to Lulu and eat everything else on their menu.

Upon our return to the studio we were greeted by a lovely new sign outside of our studio building that included our businesses on it. This was an idea thrown together, and orchestrated by other artists in the building, and they were so sweet to ask us to be included on it.
Then when I got home I was surprised once again to see that the tulips my parents has brought over from Holland last year were about to bloom!

I am planning an unbelievable amount of shows this year, and thus a great amount of road trips are on the calendar. I am hoping that all the loveliness this first one of the year brought is a sign of great things to come.

Initial / Good Times

Custom Initial pendants, using a stencil type font. I am pretty crazy about these personally. Available on basemetal chain or sterling silver chain. Also, you get to pick the color.

New Stores!

I have two orders on their way out to two new stores! If you are in Galax, VA {Chapters Bookstore} or Clemmons, NC {Hip Chics Boutique} go to them!

New Goods

New enameled shapes and custom options! Now also in “pick your own color”. Enjoy. Do Not Eat.

custom date pendant on basemetal / on sterling

custom name pendant on basemetal / on sterling

nesting bird pendant on basemetal / on sterling

lotus pendant on basemetal / on sterling

acorn pendant on basemetal / on sterling

paw print pendant on basemetal / on sterling

hugs and kisses pendant on basemetal / on sterling

tea time pendant on basemetal / on sterling

Lest not forget about the pennies.

Good lord, you people love these penny necklaces at shows. I know my arranging them in rainbow order probably is part of the reasons for your squeals and tiny dances, but I can see that look in your eyes when you find out they are also made from pennies. I know. I just changed your world.

All this just to say- HEY, you can get them from my online shop too!

Though I regret not hearing the squeals while you are at your computer looking at them.