Access Hollywood

Yesterday I worked on Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson and Tony Potts. In case everyone didn't know, I was a professional Makeup Artist before I began designing jewelry. I still have clients that I work with...This was my first time on the NBC studio lot. It was fun. I forgot that the stylist there was a client of mine from before! LOL! I have done her makeup several times over a year ago! lol
I totally flaked on the getting my jewelry to her with the possibility in using something on the show...eh, I'm not sure what I make is something RIGHT NOW they would use...you never know!?!?!
I suppose that I started this post to share that my friend who is Shaun's personal makeup artist, that I was filling in for, purchased a pair of my earrings for Shaun as a Christmas present. She LOVED them!
YAYS!

International Shipping

I had no idea how expensive international shipping is.
Well, I should specify shipping in a "box." I ship all my merchandise in boxes and NOT envelopes because it protects the items better. I am thinking I will have to make an exception for international orders. Perhaps I will only send out jewelry and not floral pieces.( internationally) The flowers need to be delivered in a box. They would be smashed if sent otherwise. A potential buyer inquired how much to send to the UK and when I looked it up at the U.S.P.S. site it was $24.00 to ship a small box! (she wanted a floral piece) I think to send a large envelope was less then $10.00. A huge difference.
I haven't actually had any international orders as of yet.
I think it will be fine...in an envelope. lol

Angel's Kisses

Tundra

Ruby Evening

Silver Bells

New photos

I took some new pictures of jewelry I already had up on my site...I think these are MUCH better. I know I will always have room for improvement in this department! Pictures are soo important. I have yet to be skilled enough to show the true brilliance of the pieces, but I think they are pretty good?!

Turkish Delight

I am still a bit tired but I wanted to work on getting some new item pictures up. I love the combination contrast of the gold wire against the lilac color of the Swarovski Crystals. You will find that I love texture. Color and texture!

These have an ethnic bohemian feel to them.
I LOVE IT!
Turkish Delight...yes, that's going to be the name of these!
What do you think?!

Sick...

Oh Man! Have I been sick! I woke up at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning with my throat swelling shut. Totally freaked me out! I went to the doctors today and have been resting. Unfortunatley nothing new has been made in the last few days.
However, I did just have a sale tonight! YAYS! I sold these Jade earrings with a crystal pair!

I'm in a TREASURY!

YAYS!
I am sooo excited that my STARLET piece was selected to be in a Treasury!
PLEASE check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury.php?id=1174408116965U49852

In case you don't know what a Treasury is, it is a selection of items chosen by an Etsy member revolving around any theme they create. It's a wonderful place to showcase many artists and designers.

I feel very honored to be included!
Thanks Jess!

One of MY Favorite Artists right now...

The weather has been overcast for the last three days. I have been wanting to take pictures of my new pieces to upload and show you all. I prefer taking pictures in natural lighting. I think there is less distortion (without flash) and I believe it is easier to see the true colors of the pieces. Well, actually, I think this is true for me since I am hardly a professional photographer...and I certainly don't have professional lighting! LOL
HOWEVER, speaking of professional photographers...

Today I will share a piece called "Yellow Orchids."
The photographers name is Lana Dashevsky and you can find her work at www.lanita.etsy.com.
I think this piece is SOO beautiful!
Definitely check out her shop!

New Hoops

I spent last night finishing up some new hoop designs. They are simple and clean...perfect for anyone to wear. I have always loved the simplicity of hoops. Ha! Remember the 80's?! I think most of us had at least one pair! I suddenly had a flash of Sade and Jodi Watley. I had to put a bit of my stlye to these...what do you think?

Gifting

I was tickled to log onto my computer and find a letter from a friend of one of my clients. He politely requested help in finding her a gift from my site...because as he stated, "...I know she has bought a lot from you...you are her favorite."
YAYS!
So I gave a few suggestions of what I think she might like.
Who doesn't like to be someone's favorite?!
Makes me all warm and fuzzy.

A New Day.

How I LOVE Spring time.
Everything begins to bloom...FLOWERS everywhere!
If ONLY I wasn't allergic to them!
Ah HA! I have solved my dilemma!
My beautiful silk flowers will never wilt OR make me sneeze!
There is something ultra feminine about wearing a pretty flower in your hair.
Perhaps it reminds me of a time when I imagined things to be much more simple. Plus, it's such an easy accessory to pop in your hair for instant flair.

If YOU LOVE the jewelry on this page PLEASE visit my etsy site
www.mikiye.etsy.com.

My own site is currently under construction and ETSY has been a wonderful place to share my work while this is down. Feel free to check out some of MY Favorites too!

My First Blog Entry!

After reading about everyone starting a blog...I decided to give this a try. I am completely NOT computer saavy so this should be interesting for all of us. This appears to be a great place to share my jewelry and accessories to new people...as well as share a little more about me!