Katie Gerner Designs

Wow time flies!

2009-10-01T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Man its been awhile huh? Well since my last post I taught my first set of Jewelry classes, went to school over summer, I'm now a CNA, moved in with my wonderful boyfriend, got fired from my job (in the end th best thing that ever could have happened to me), and started knitting! I hope to get back into designing Jewelry here and there. I've been knitting like crazy! Thanks to my big sister Chris he taught me a new craft. I'm working on a pair of Bamboo/Cotton socks for my mom for Christmas right now. Pictured above is a cute little crab I whipped up a few months ago.

Life sure does take its twists and turns, but everything happens for a reason...

Trials of Life...

2009-02-08T11:36:00.000-08:00

The catalog for my Jewelry classes is out! Its so neat to see my name in print. Hopefully this will lead to more teaching opportunities. Classes start in March... The job hunt is back on. While I do love the people I work with, I cannot stand my job anymore. Not just the physical aspect of it, but the emotional strain. Its definatly time to move on. I am really hoping to be in the position by April to move. That means place 5-6 of my dogs, save up money, and get a new job. Thats realistic right??? I am going to relish in my day off, do laundrey and go back to bed.

New Endevours...

2009-01-21T07:59:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Well my newest magazine article is out on the newsstands. Go pick up the latest issue of Bead Unique, yours truly is on page 68 and 69! I have had a pretty hard last couple of weeks at work. Its led me to start looking for something else to do, ideally I would love to make Jewelry a bigger part of my job. So an opportunity kind of fell in my lap yesterday. I'm going to be teaching! Now I have a week to come up with my classes and hope they fill up. I was just saying to someone last week, 'Gee, I would love to get into teaching my Jewelry designs'. Hopefully this will be the kick in the butt I need to get back on the designing wagon. I've been tapped out creatively lately. I'll post more info on my classes as soon as I get it. Hope everyone has a great week!!

New Magazine Article!

2009-01-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! I have a new goodie to show you... I have a project in Bead Unique's Spring Issue out January 20th. On the current issue page there are 2 photos one of a finished Bracelet and on the bottom there is a wire clasp. The project is for my Freestyle Wire Clasps. Heres the link:

http://www.beaduniquemag.com/issues/current.shtml

This is my first time in Bead Unique and hopefully it won't be my last! It's inspiring me to get my sketch book and wire out and play...

The joys of being busy...

2009-01-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! The last two weeks at work have been insane, I am over exhausted, and going back to work tonight. Tomorrow I have off! Going to finally have my brakes fixed and do some much needed retail therapy. Last night I watched the movie "The Man With Two Brains" and old Steve Martin film. That has to be the funniest movie I have seen in forever. You have to go rent it nextflix it, whatever its a must see.
Well I'm off to feed my crew and head off to work!!

Happy New Years!!

2008-12-31T06:55:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Long time no see, huh??? I have no idea where December went. I was either sick or busy with the doggies. I am dedicating this next year of my life to getting it on track. I'm not giving myself any specific goals, just to stay being me. I'm in a pretty good place right now mentally and I'm on the right road just have to keep it up now. The hardest thing for me will be to downsize the number of dogs that I have. But the responsible Breeder has to take over in me and realize I cannot reach my goals of getting my own place with this many. I will never get "out" of dogs and will always be breeding. That I can never see myself stopping. I'd like to take a trip this year, to someplace I've never been. A vacation without the doggies just me, thats something I've never done. My vacations always consisted of going to dog shows in the motorhome. Not that it was bad, I've been to tons of small towns I would have never found that turned out to be very neat. Thats my New Years rant! Hope you all have a very Happy and Safe New Years!!!!!

2008-12-09T06:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving =)

2008-11-27T20:45:00.001-08:00

Hey guys! Hope you all had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. I had a nice quiet one here with my parents, uneventful which is always good. Doggies got to go play in the snow which is always fun. I'm off to read don't forget to watch Discovery Channel tomorrow... Deadliest Catch Marathon starting at 9am!!!!!!

Branching out...

2008-11-24T15:00:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! I broke down and put something on my Facebook page. If you want to be my friend click the link =) I also joined Goodreads. Its a really neat website where you can rate and review books and stuff. Been taking a little time off of designing, or trying to anyway. Keep an eye out for special Sales on the site... I still have a bunch of pieces that will be looking for new homes before the new year. Yeah gas is finally down to about $2.40 here. Its costing me less than half of what it did just 2 months ago to fill my tank. Crazyness!
And Christmas this year is killing me. Normally I am great with gifts and I have no clue what to get anyone this year. My mom is done and thats it. I am at a loss. And I hate doing the whole gift card thing its so impersonal. Well I'm off to package up some goodies to ship tomorrow. Have a fantastic week =)

More Auctions!!

2008-10-17T06:27:00.001-07:00

More Auctions up on eBay!
Hi guys! Its taken me longer to get everything listed because I have been so busy. I will try to list a few pieces every other day or so. And I will have that nice big Lampwork Bead Auction up this weekend. I need more sun to take photos of them all. Its been kind of gloomy and very cold here lately. Hope all is going well now go bid!

First Auction up on eBay!!!

2008-10-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! My first SALE Bracelet is up on eBay:
~::Orange Marmalade::~
I caved and its only a 0.99 starting price. Snatch this puppy up before its too late!! I will have everything listed by Sunday night and will send out a Newsletter update then. What are you waiting for go get bidding...

Sale, Sale, Sale =)

2008-10-08T05:56:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I have been in such a creative slump that I have decided to make a change. I will be placing up for auction a huge group of Lampwork Beads that I have been collecting for a few years now. As well as a huge number of listings of clearence priced Jewelry. Now let me explain my reason for doing this: I have had these beads for so long that I just cannot find the right design for them. So I am going to start fresh. Grant it I am not selling off my entire collection! I could never do that. All of these beads and pieces are amazing, but I think they would do better in a new home. I haven't designed anything in a few months now and its been wearing on me heavily. I hope to have all of my auctions up by the weekend. This would be a great time to get all of that Holiday shopping done...

Aging Gracefully...

2008-08-04T08:37:00.000-07:00

I came across this photo a few days ago. This was the last photo taken of our "Sadie" she passed away four days later from cancer. It has been almost two months since she passed away, but I still can't bring myself to finish her memorial page on my site. I did start it last week though. She looked pretty good for having a heart problem, one eye, and having terrible arthritis.

I am in another creative block. Well I have been in one for awhile now. I'm expecting a huge delivery of Lampwork beads and new wire goodies in the next few weeks. Hopefully that will spark my inner artsy self! As much as I hate to do this I have to go pull every ones Rabies certificates for our Kennel Licence. Something I have been putting off! Enjoy your day =)

Randy Pausch...

2008-07-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

I was greatly saddened this morning when I went to check my daily blogs to find that Randy Pausch had passed away this morning from pancreatic cancer. He is the man behind the famed book and lecture, "The Last Lecture". He has been fighting this disease for two years now. i was esspecially drawn to him when I first saw him on Oprah when he gave his Last Lecture to her audience. This was shortly before my uncle who was 48 died of pancreatic cancer also. His book sits on my bedside which I re-read almost everynight. The world has lost a truly amazing person, but he left behind an amazing legacy by sharing his wisdom with us. Below are a few wonderful memorials about Randy and a link to his blog update page which dipicts his battle with cancer.

Carnegie Mellon University

Another from Carnegie Mellon

Randy's Blog

Yet another Publication...

2008-07-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well I just recieved my advanced copies of Step By Step Wire Jewelry's Summer Issue!!! It is filled with great projects. I just love seeing all of the great new ideas, it gets new ideas floating around in my head too...

The instructions to "African Queen" is featured on page 23 & 24. The Chain Maille design combines two great chains, Rosettes and Parallel Chain. It turned out great! Everyone needs to go grap up tons of copies.

In design news, I am hoping in the next few weeks to have some new designs up. I am going to experiment with fusing Fine Silver... Lots of very bold colorful designs coming. One new series will be called "Color Blocks".

Long Time...

2008-05-26T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! Man its been a month since I have posted here. Things have been hectic. On the Jewelry front I do have a Bracelet ready for its picture to be taken. Its in fabulous retro colors that I know everyone will love. Other than that piece I haven't been able to really make anything else come to life. I have douzens of designs but everytime I sit down they all seem less than perfect when I try to lay them out. I needed a little creative break from designing. In the next month I do hope to debut some great new designs. Well I am spending my day off washing doggies including the very first real bath for the babies that are now 5 1/2 weeks old! Time flies. I also have to take some new pictures of them too. And they also need names. Generally I have my babies all named by now but I just cannot come up with anything that I like. Well I have to run I just wanted to check in and let everyone know that I am still here!!!

2008-04-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

Here ya go! A few new pieces to temp you with =) The Necklace to the left is called "Orbits". This gorgeous piece features nine stunning Boro Disc beads created by Daniel Echeverry (BDBD Beads). There are also mocha Shell coins, big beautiful Swarovski rounds in two colors, Swarovski pearls, tiny rose & copper lentils, and hand forged Sterling coils. All beads are hand wire wrapped on handmade ball end Sterling headpins. The 2mm Sterling Rollo chain is a perfect compliment. Topped off as always with one of my Freestyle clasps. This piece measures 19" in length, but wears more like a 17" Necklace.

Here is the first piece in my new 'Mix/Ups' Collection. The Lampwork is by the great Deborah Burch (Contessa) and is surrounded by tiny rose and copper lentils. This Pendant measures 1 7/8" total length. The bail is large enough to fit up to a 4mm chain. As always all silver is Sterling. I just love how this piece hangs with the delicate glass lentils falling just above the matching Lampwork bead.

And... here is the second piece in my new collection. This one is titled 'Seaside Flowers'. The stunning Lampwork floral was created by Gina Jeans (Raisin Mountain). Also featured are tiny grass green Lentils, Shell round & coin, Turquoise Jade coin with a tiny swarovski crystal balanced inside, and Swarovki rounds. All silver is Sterling and the total length is 1 1/2". The bail will fit up to a 4mm chain. All dangles are hand wire wrapped on handmade ball end Stering headpins. This is a great summer addition to your wardrobe!

These pieces will be added to the site this week. In the meantime if you just have to have one, drop me an email!

New Pieces coming today...

2008-04-27T06:02:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well I am off to take photos of some great new pieces. I created an awesome Necklace last night I think you will just love! And those much wanted "Mix/Up" Pendants too. Betcha thought I forgot about those. I haven't come up with a Bracelet design that I liked for those yet but the Pendants are ready to go. Check back later this afternoon I am off to take photos...

We have puppies!

2008-04-24T11:04:00.000-07:00

Hi all! Well here are Bunny's babies. Four little sexy men!!! Mom and babies are doing great, they were born on Thursday evening. Miss Bunny suprised me with them, I thought for sure she would have held on to them at least until Sunday. Everyones little personalities are already coming out too. The blue boy (far Left) is the bully he likes to growl whenever I kiss him the little snot! Then we have the smallest one who is a doll and will kiss your nose. Next to him are the twins one has a little more black on one leg, they are mellow. Bunny decided that her 6 day old puppies needed toys yesterday so she brought them her favorites. She is such a funny mom.

I start my new job on Monday. It should be fun once I get in the grove of things. And I hope to get to play this weekend with some new Jewelry designs I have.

So how much is gas where you live??? The highest I have seen around here is $3.77!!! Can we say a tad overpriced. Just two months ago it cost me $34.00 to fill my tank now its around $70. I am thinking about starting a layaway policy for my Customers. This way you can still secure and get the pieces you want, but make payments. Let me know if that is something that you would all be interested in.

Well its a gorgeous day and I feel the need to be outside...

Did ya see it!!!!

2008-04-16T06:27:00.000-07:00

Was everyone good little girls and boys and watched their Deadliest Catch last night??? They never cease to amaze me with the pranks they pull, the truck was the greatest. I laughed so hard I fell over.
Ok I know your probably wondering gee wasn't Katie a Jewelry Designer at one time??? This sounds like a fishing blog... I haven't worked on the rest of the new Collection I've had to get ready for my "Bunny's" puppies and my new job. Hopefully this weekend while I am on puppy watch I will be able to play with some beadies. Funny Bunny is due the beginning of next week. She goes in Friday morning for her xray to see how many little ones she will be having. I am guessing 3-4. First and foremost we hope she is ok and her babies are ok. Well I will check back Friday with how many baby bunnies we will be having...

Mix/Ups...

2008-04-15T06:43:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Did everyone enjoy all that crab fishing this weekend???? I know I did the new season starts tonight!!! I cannot wait. Well here is a little sneak peek of my newest Collection "Mix/Ups". I am going to get some more photos of them hanging to show how all of the dangles lay. I just adore them! Strung on a simple chain they add such a nice impact. I am working on creating a Bracelet design to match and some Earrings too. Be sure to drop me a line and let me know what you think...

Crabby Weekend...

2008-04-12T06:27:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Who else here loves Deadliest Catch???? Whahoo a whole weekend of crabbies... See you next week.

Ornament Peek...

2008-04-10T07:49:00.001-07:00

Here is half of one of my designs. This is a tiny ball not your regular size. I love to design for all sizes. Well I fiddled with one of the designs in my sketchbook yesterday and came up with a new Collection I am calling 'Mix/Ups'. I have two pendants finished in this set so far. I want to throw together some earrings and a bracelet or two before I debut this exciting new design. I also want to Thank you all for all of you wonderful comments on my latest Project in SBS Wire. If you do make that Necklace or any of my published designs, send me a photo and your info and I will be starting a Gallery on my site for your work.

I am feeling a little yucky today so I am off to rest up.

Let The Clean-up Begin!

2008-04-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

~:: Update::~ New Collection called "Mix/Ups" coming by the end of the week!!

Time to start cleaning up outside. Man it was almost 70 out yesterday!!! Crazy, wonderful weather. I tried to rake a little yesterday but was quickly reminded that I still have bronchitis. I will take it slower today. Last week I picked up a few neat storage containers for my beadies so I will stay in and organize. Who knows maybe I might try some new designs I have brewing in my sketchbook...

Sneaky Peeky...

2008-04-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well I have been sicker then ever these past two weeks with bronchitis. My dads little girl Sadie also has it, 4 had coughs, and BBQ had a hypoglycemic attack today. My dads had the flu for two weeks and my moms pain hasn't been dong that great, but the huge news is they both quit smoking!!!!! I cannot tell you how proud I am of them! We now live in a smoke free house!

In beady news... the photo above is a tiny peek at one of my diagrams I have been working on for my book proposal. It may not look like much, but that little guy took me hours and hours to create. I have one more to create diagrams for and take photos of. But the bones of my proposal are finished. Its so wild to think I might be writing a book! And I do have tons of ideas for more Jewelry in my sketchbook. By the end of this month I hope to unviel a really neat one.

I have to run and take care of doggys and myself, Tuesday I have a working interview for a Veterinary Clinic up here. Wish me luck...

Under the Weather...

2008-04-02T15:29:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I am just checking in to let you know I have been sicker then ever the past almost two weeks. I will check back hopefully tomorrow with something new.

All Better...

2008-03-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well I restarted my diagram for my book proposal. Man those little suckers are mighty hard to create from scratch! I will have a little snapshot of one up tomorrow. Regardless if my book gets published I will be offering up kits for my Beaded Ornaments on my site. I have so many ideas for new ornaments swimming around in my head its crazy. I've been putting them in my sketchbook but it will be a little while before I can try any of them out.
I did pick up the neatest handmade sterling silver hammered star charm. I will be making a very special piece with it. I'm off to have dinner. I'll be back tomorrow with a sneaky peeky of one of my diagrams...

Shoot me now...

2008-03-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

I give up! I have spent about 20-30 hours so far on the diagrams for my first project for that book proposal for my Ornaments. Well I am almost finished, just another hour or two, I sit down and look and I forgot to add a ladder of beads! I have four instead of five. Needless to say I cannot salvage anything. I am sitting here laughing at myself because if I don't laugh I will cry. I guess I am back to square one. Oh well another one of lifes little bumps. I guess I am off to restart my diagrams!! Wish me luck =)

Sneaky Peeky...

2008-03-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

Above is a tiny little peek at my Clasp Tutorial that is on its way to my editors at Bead Unique. And I have my first outline done of my first project for my book proposal. I will get some photos of some of my ornaments up this weekend. I forgot how much I enjoyed making them. I ordered up a slew of new seed beads for myself so I can play next week =)

Secure...

2008-03-12T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I finally got my secruity certificate properly installed on my site. So now my site is all secure and no worries for my customers.
And I am embarking on a mission. Alongside Jewelry for the past ten years I have also been designing Beaded Ornaments. I have so many of my own designs, I am going to write a book! For years and years, I would just give them away as presents due to the high cost I would have to sell them for. these babies take hours and hours to create. I will have photos of a few up tomorrow. I am hoping to start teaching classes for them late Summer. If this all goes well I think I will try my hand at writing a Wire Jewelry book too! Hey a girl can dream can't she???

New Magazine Time...

2008-03-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I got a surprise in my mailbox... my latest publication! SBS Wire is changing up their format a little and it looks great. This way they can add even more projects. Above is a sneaky peaky of my project. I just love what they do with my pretty pieces. Over all this is a really impressive issue. I am always amazed at how many really neat designs everyone comes up with.

Well I have to get that project out to Bead Unique today. Have a great weekend =) I will be back with new pieces next week...

Newest Publication...

2008-03-03T14:11:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Well the cover is up for Step By Step Wire Jewelrys Spring Issue. I didn't get the cover, but it was nice to know that I was up for it. My project is on page 16. It will hit newstands around 3/18 go pick up a douzen copies... Just click on the cover above to order online. I have to finish up my project for Bead Unique...

Back in snowy NY...

2008-03-01T06:25:00.001-08:00

Hi guys! Well last week I was delt a blow with my dogs and had to come back to NY. Trying to get readjusted, I'm warm blooded now and don't belong in this cold!!!!! The dogs are loving it though. I should be getting my BSB ire Spring Issue next week. I cannot wait. I am also working on a Project for Bead Unique too. I have to run and finish getting unpacked.

I haven't forgotten about you....

2008-02-23T15:21:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Well the Spring Step By Step Wire should be out in a few weeks I cannot wait!!! My swirl wire design (pictured above) will be featured. And... my newest Chain Maille design was also snatched up by SBS Wire for their Summer Issue! I am also currently working on a project for Bead Unique as well. I've been a busy girl behind the scenes.

And there is a bead shop in town that may pick me up to teach some summer Wire and Chain Maille classes. Did ya catch all of that???

I love staying busy though. Well I suppose I should get back to bathing doggies. Miss Bunny was bred last week keep your fingers crossed ;-) I am going to try to keep this blog more updated... Toddles!!!!!!

New Design!!!!!!

2008-02-05T16:51:00.001-08:00

Long time no hear from me I know I know I have been neglecting my Blog! I have been really busy with work and Custom Orders though. The piece above is similar to a Custom Order I just finished up. I've had quite a few requests lately for more Chain Maille. I had a client who wanted something new a fresh so I came up with this. I combined my two favorite chains, Rosettes and Parallel Chain. More detailed photo below:

The piece above is off to its new home. I have to say I am so happy with how this new chain combo turned out. I used larger rings, but not too large, for a chunkier look. Its sophisticated without being 'stuffy'. The very top piece (and another one too!) will be posted for sale tomorrow morning. I am also working on a few other new pieces too.

Well in weather news we had a banner day here in sunny VA. I had the day off (yeah!) and it was a whopping 79 here! The doggies are going to enjoy some frozen yougurt tonight for a treat. Well I am off to get my Ben & Jerry's fix! Check out the site tomorrow morning for those two new pieces...

Snowy day in VA...

2008-01-17T16:00:00.000-08:00

Yes you read that right it snowed this morning! Thats Avery eating the snow off of the deck. It only lasted for about an hour here, then turned into slushy yuck. But it was fun while it lasted! Today I got a bunch of new sizes of jump rings in the mail. I played with some of those this afternoon on a brand spanking new design I am working on. This new design is for a Custom Order, but I may make a few slightly different ones for the site too. So far I am very happy with my brand new Chain Maille design. It combines two popular styles. More to come once it is finished. Well I am off have a busy day tomorrow. Hows the weather where you all are???

My afternoon at Kohls...

2008-01-11T15:48:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Well this afternoon I went to Kohls with my Aunt Andrea. Well we are by the lotions and she says smell this and shoves a lotion by my nose. Well she squeezed a little so I could smell it and the damn thing near blew up in my face! Litteraly!!!!!! Up my nose, on my shirt, all over the floor and some on her too. After we were all cleaned up we had a very good laugh about it and will for years to come I am sure. Never a dull moment ;-)
Hopefully next weekend I will have a few new designs to share. Awaiting some more Sterling rings for Chain Maille (hint, hint). Well I am off to spend some time with the doggies. Enjoy your weekend!

All Settled in...

2008-01-08T10:01:00.001-08:00

Hi guys! Did ya miss me??? Well I'm all settled in here in VA. I cannot get over how amazing the weather is. And how nice the people are too. The doggies are loving all of their parks and new surroundings. I thought I would miss the snow but I definatly don't.

I'm busily plugging away at a few Custom Orders (Thank you!). And I'm also in contact with yet another magazine. More news on that soon.
Through these few Custom Orders, I have a few new ideas that I just might have to try out in the meantime...

BTW, Thats BBQ guarding his new butterfly!

Merry Christmas!!!

2007-12-24T19:43:00.000-08:00

Hi my much neglected blog readers! I would like to take this time to say a huge Thank you to all of my loyal customers for your continued support over this past year!!! I cannot tell you how much I enjoy creating these beautiful pieces for all of you, and best, hearing how much you love them when you get them home. I will be back in the new year with new pieces and hopefully a few new designs. I am taking the next week off to relocated... to sunny VA! I will be back up and running once I am settled. I am going to go enjoy my doggies and play with them with all of their new toys.
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year =)

Open House Time!!!

2007-12-07T17:42:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Head on over and start shopping!!!! There are a few Holiday surprises on the main page of the site. 'Tears from Heaven' & my Silk Bookmarks will be added over the weekend so check back for those.
What are you waiting for go shop!!!!

Open House coming...

2007-12-07T10:10:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Well I have been very sick this week so I wasn't able to get all of the pieces I wanted to put up photographed yet. I will be starting the Open House tonight at 9PM EST. Pieces that will be available for remakes will be marked as such with forms to fill out colors, ect. Also I have a few fun suprises up my sleeves...

Holiday Open House...

2007-12-02T09:23:00.001-08:00

Hi guys! Mark your calenders... Friday December 7- Sunday December 9 is going to be my very first Holiday Open House! There will be new pieces, new designs, a bunch of pieces available for Custom Order and best of all great Holiday prices. I will have a different door prize for each day as well too. And everyone who makes a purchase will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Gift Certificate!!!! How cool is that! So tell all of your friends, get your lists ready and don't forget the most important gift you should buy every Christmas, is one for yourself ;-)

Another New Design Coming...

2007-11-27T14:11:00.000-08:00

Hi all! Well this weekend I had an epiphany and thunked up a new awesome (if I do say so myself) design. I am having a hard time getting photos though. Will try again tomorrow morning. But its just too cool to keep under wraps, so check back tomorrow for details...

HINT: Its called 'Tears From Heaven'

Get the tissues ready...

2007-11-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! My Uncle Marks service was yesterday and his brother, Danny, wrote an amazing eulogy and I just wanted to share it with everyone.

Eulogy by brother Dan Roland

Today we mourn and honor the passing of beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandfather, Nephew, Cousin, and very dear friend, Mark Gallina.

Mark was a fearless man. He was a true reflection of his upbringing. One of character, one of values, one of honesty and one of integrity. He was a man of great conviction, a man of dignity and a man of heart.

His hard work and preserverance propelled him to be on top of the world.

A place where he loved to be so much,

so long as he could be there and enjoy it with others.

Yet being there, never stopped him from reaching out and lending a hand or made him lose sight of the lessons in life that brought him there.

If caring, sharing and support needed a definition, it would be defined as Mark Gallina.

His life revovled around family life.

A life where he could work and play right along side loved ones. A right he earned along side his loving wife, through their hard work, dedication and sacrifice.

His greatest treasures of all are his children. He was as proud of his children as any of us are proud of ours. You only need to spend a few minutes with them to realize his impact on their young lives.

Mark was also a man with tremendous vision. He could be anything he wanted to, on any given day. He was blessed with a confidence that didn't allow him to fail or back away from, but rather, take on anything life would throw at him.

The good, and the not so good.

His ability to remain optimistic through his illness had shown a strength and courage that epitomized what the meaning of strength truly is. A strength and courage that could inspire all of us, for the day, when the Lord calls our name.

Equally, when I speak of his bravery, I am also speaking of his dear wife and children, who have also endeared pain and suffering, ...beyond words.

They too have shown stregth and courage that only comes from a true test of faith.

Their absolute faith and trust in God eased their suffering and gave them peace,

when peace was needed the most.

We can all find solace through their example of faith, to help ease our pain for his loss.

So today we gather to remember a man, a warm man, a kind man, a man with a distinct uniqueness. A man that has touched our daily lives with his personality, his charm, his willingness, his love and sincerity,

A man we'll cherish in our memories forever.

We are deeply saddened today, for life has shorted him.

Yet we are equally joyous, for our Lord has rewarded him.

With a place for his soul, One of Glory, One of Peace, One of Eternity

One Heaven

So farewell for now dear husband, my father, my son, my brother, my grandfather, my nephew, my cousin and our very dear friend ...Mark Gallina

Bookmarks...

2007-11-24T06:34:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Here is my latest design, Bookmarks! I had some extra Hand Dyed Silk Cord laying around and was intching to use it. The Silk Cord is nice and soft so it doesn't mar your pages up. I took a few of my favorite Lampwork beads, added a few Thai silver charms, and threw in some lime green shell. This one is all mine, but they can be Custom Ordered in any color (s). These would make an excellent gift for a booklover... I will have better pictures soon I just snapped these so I could show off my newest design idea.

New Design Idea...

2007-11-23T14:08:00.001-08:00

Hi guys! Well I think I'm busy cooking up a really neat new design. If you love to read, or you know someone who loves to read, then check back tomorrow for a sneak peek... Hint:: Think Silk Cord.
Its freezing outside today, man 20 degrees! The dogs are having a ball in the inch of snow. It will be gone sunday though. It will be back! I have a terrible headache I am off to veg and try to get rid of it.

Happy Thanksgiving...

2007-11-21T18:44:00.000-08:00

I want to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. Take a moment to give thanks for what you do have and what is going good in your life. I am thankful for my strength as a person, my talents, my close friends who listen to me rant, and my dogs for always being the constant in my life.

Updates...

2007-11-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

My Uncle Mark passed away last night. He had a long, hard battle with pancreatic cancer. He died way too young and left behind many brothers and sisters, along with a wonderful wife and five kids. He will be missed by so many.

Ranting...

2007-11-18T08:58:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Thanks for putting up with my ranting. My uncle Mark is still holding on. Did you ever get that feeling that you need to make a serious change in your life? Well I did, and I have. I'm going a little nuts over here, maybe even a little off my rocker. Between all of the sickness, death, and stress around me for the last five years, I have barreled through. I keep wondering if all at once I am going to fall very apart. Hopefully that will never happen, I am going to try my hardest to keep myself together. I am praying tomorrow we find out my moms surgery date. This week we should have all of the windows in my parents house replaced. The next two weeks are going to be insane, to say the least. So email and phone replies may be a bit delayed, but bear with me I will get back to you!
This week I also hope to get a bunch of those 'Fiesta' Necklaces up too. As far as a major change I need to run away from life for a little while and go where almost no one knows me. I need to sort of refind myself. Orders will still be shipped in 24 hours, I will post my new mailing address, and I will still be designing. I've never done anything close to running away for awhile. Everything I've always done was sort of safe and planned out. Me and my doggies are going on a roadtrip! I am going to go do some laundrey (my most favorite part of my day ;-) and trim some doggy feet. I will be back with new pieces this week!!!

Life and Death...

2007-11-16T14:43:00.000-08:00

Everything happens for a reason, but why do people have to get cancer and die. I know it may seem blunt or pointless, but it really sucks. No one deserves to get sick. Especially someone who is young and worked all of his life to build a very sucessful farm and have a wife and five amazing kids. My Uncle is passing away. He was taken to Hospice this morning, they are not sure how much longer it will be. I was not very close with him but I have so many happy memories of him. I am not one for funerals or wakes. I just do not do them anymore. I prefer to morn as I go and remember the good times. I will always remember my Uncle Mark smiling riding one of his tractors, or a horse, or dressing up as Santa Claus on Christmas. But there is a reason for this happening now. His mother, my grandmother, also has cancer. I have no idea what she and my grandfather are going through right now, or what they will go through. What do you really say to someone whos son is dying?
I am sorry for being a bit down today. We have to pick ourselves up and keep going because we are doing no good sitting and crying. I think the thing I am taking away from my Uncle is, he worked so hard all of his life to build everything up so that he and his wife would have a carefree retirement. He worked so hard. Sometimes I think we have to live in the moment and today rather then tomorrow or ten years from now. Within our means though. Its so easy to say, just take a break or a vacation. For now I have my mental time outs where I design my Jewelry or read. I try to take myself to another place and time. But then you have to come back to reality and deal with todays situtation. I think families are not what they used to be years ago. Years ago everyone was close, now families tend to get together only for Christmas or Funerals.
In closing, don't forget the people who really matter to you. Tell them you love them or how much you care about them, or how much you appreciate them.

Everything Happens for a Reason...

2007-11-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! I feel like being inspurational today. I have always lived by the sentiment, 'Everything happens for a reason.' There is a reason for everything. The really crappy part is that we don't know the reasons when things are happening. We find them out at a later time. Do I take this road or that one?, Do I take this job or go back to school for the job I really want?, or it can be as simple as What do I wear today? I used to wish that life came with a handbook, one that would tell you all of the paths you could follow and the results of each. A few years ago I threw out that handbook idea. Life is life, we are all going down destined paths. Some of us have harder paths than others, but I think we are all meant to travel the roads we travel. I have to keep reminding myself to look at all of the good that I have in my life right now and not all of the bad.
Yesterday we had an uprising with my moms Dr's. Her neorologist all of the sudden wanted to put off her surgery until next year! Needless to say her Pain Management Dr got right on the phone and all is well. We are waiting for her exact date of surgery but they are going to try to for next week. And my dad found out that as of next week Wednesday he is Retired! He works for an auto parts company and they are moving all of their US plants overseas and to Mexico. I almost think he is a little scared. He is not one to sit still and relax for very long. Well I am off to give poor Devon a bath. He had an upset tummy this morning. Hes feeling better now. Go out and inspire someone...

Mob Food...

2007-11-13T09:58:00.000-08:00

I am a book addict and always loved Jenny Crusie's work. But her latest collaberation with Bob Mayer takes the cake! I know it sounds a little infomercially, but its true. I LOVE this book. I have read it five times in the last two weeks (a little obsessive I know). Agnes and the Hitman gets two thumbs up from me ;-) And I found this very cool mug that goes along with the book.

In Jewelry newz... The Fiesta Necklaces won't be ready until next week. I had to put my chain order on hold and will put it through this week. Man Silver sure skyrocketed! Holy cow it was almost $16 an ounce last Friday!!! For those of you who aren't silver price savy, its normally around $12-13 and used to be less. I try to get the best prices for my Customers. Its going down, by the end of this week it should be better. And...

My boys from Buffalo released their first Greatest Hits CD today!!!!! Everyone has to go grab a couple of copies (I have 5 already one for every CD player, my car, and my computer). The Goo Goo Dolls are an amazing band that has been around for over 20 years!! Not only are the hott, amazing songwriters, musicians, and performers, but they use their fame and fortune to help out in ways bands just don't do anymore.

Well I'm off, its a beautiful day outside and I'm totally stressed out.

Retail Therapy at its Finest!

2007-11-12T07:30:00.001-08:00

Well yesterday I took the whole afternoon to myself. A marathon five hour retail therapy session. Grant it I must have spent at least an hour just standing in checkout lines, but it was worth it! I spent too much, bought too much, but hey you only live once. My head was definatly not in the right place when I left the house in heels though. Who in their right mind goes shopping in heels? Especially when I am not used to wearing them, give me my beat up sneakers anyday. Well back to the grind today. Its cleaning day! Hey before I go check out those neat journals. I found a really cool place online for awesome note cards and journals. galison.com
Go check it out!

Sea Glass...

2007-11-11T07:15:00.000-08:00

Check out my new Necklace!! I am in the process of making myself a 'Fiesta' Necklace in every color possible. I am so in love with this design. These little Lampwork beauties were created by Bead Artist Robyn Knapp (Shibumi). The rest of this set will go into a matching Bracelet. I have a few more sets of Lampwork Discs coming this week. By this weekend I hope to have a bunch more 'Fiesta' Necklaces to offer. So far everytime I leave the house wearing one it gets bought right off of my neck! These are just so versitle. Enough tooting my own horn... What do you think???

2007-11-08T06:20:00.000-08:00

Well our snow will be leaving today. I am sure it will be back soon though. Well I have a ton of gorgeous Lampwork Discs in all colors coming in sometime in the next week. From three different Bead Artists too, so they will all have slightly different looks to them. By next weekend I hope to have a bunch of my new 'Fiesta' Necklaces available. I just love wearing mine. It seems to go with everything. And my new packaging is all in. I will have a picture of it up on the FAQ's page this weekend. I just LOVE them! Wait until you see them. I decided to go with something other then the traditional Jewelry box.
All orders from last week were shipped yesterday. Thank you =) Well I am off, enjoy your day!

Here come the white stuff!!

2007-11-06T05:06:00.001-08:00

Well its snowing out! Yes I said snow. Unfortunatly its turning into yucky slushy, slippery, yuck on the ground. But its pretty coming down. The doggies are trying to catch all of the snow flakes. I'm off to finish up morning chores and then its off to the Dr with my mom for her second shot in her pain pump trial.
On an order note: If you are waiting for anything it will be mailed by the latest, tomorrow morning.

Fiesta Necklace...

2007-11-04T07:52:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Its finally finished!!!! I have had this design in my sketch book for six months. It think it was worth the wait. I will have more photos and info up on the site in the next few days. These will be available for Custom Order in any color in time for Christmas. I am in love with this new rollo chain too. It is so smooth and fluid. The best part of this design is no matter how you put it on, it will always look fabulous! If you are interested in this particular Fiesta Necklace or a Custom please Contact Me for more info!

Change is good...

2007-11-01T07:19:00.001-07:00

Hey everybody! I decided to give my blog a fall look. The photo above was taken last Fall. Thats our driveway. Right now theres more then a foot of leaves covering the trials and driveway. The dogs have a ball playing in them. I am sitting on pins and needles waiting for my Chain, Beads and Wire!!!! I cannot wait to get to work on my new design ideas. Just thought I would pop in and say Hi, I have to go get ready to take my mom back to another Dr appt. Enjoy your day =)

Happy Halloween!!

2007-10-31T08:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloweenie everyone =) I just finished loading up a few more 'Elegant Affair' Pendants, a really awesome 'Trendy Chic' wire Necklace, and a few of my 'Free Style' Clasps. More to come soon... Its a gorgeous day here so I am off to take a walk with some doggies. Enjoy your day, and don't eat too much candy...

Life, Puppies, and New Packaging...

2007-10-30T18:32:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I have been wanting to change my packaging to match my new site. Well today I was poking around on my most favorite packaging site, Nashville Wraps, and they have a brand spanking new little box. Thats the only hint you are getting! They are the cutest little thing I have ever seen!
My mom had her second shot in her trial today. The shot went great, we have to wait and see she may be having a tiny reaction. But so far so good.
It was so beautiful today, after dinner I took our three six month olds for a walk. Well stupid me I didn't put them on a three dog coupler, I put them each on their own flexi lead. Well my hands are suffering from cord burn from the leads. But they had a ball. Its so cute to see them go crazy in the leaves. Tomorrow is suposed to be nice too.
On the Jewelry front I cannot wait to get my chain, wire, and bead orders. In the meantime I am putting the finishing touches on a new ear wire design. Well I am off to rescue my pillows from Jake! It never fails there is always a doggy or two or three on them.

New Designs coming soon...

2007-10-29T19:42:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well I just got done ordering everything up for some brand spanking new designs. Think lots of chain... I have had these ideas floating around in my head for months. But now I think I have my sketches perfected. I have been busily adding more goodies to my site. I started adding my Clasps to the Extras Catagory too. Tomorrow I take my mom for her second shot in her pain pump trial. If all goes well within the next two weeks she will have the pain pump implanted. We also found a new drug that is working wonders for her. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for her! Unfortunatly my Uncle has taken a turn for the worst. There is officially nothing more they can do for him. He has a wonderful wife and five amazing kids. He will not let anyone come and see him anymore, he doesn't want anyone to remember him in the state he is in now. Which I can understand, I would feel the same way. I cannot stand funerals or wakes either. I never wanted to see my Aunt or Lyndsey (our foundation bitch that had to be put down last year Oct 28 due to cancer) dead. I always knew thats all I would remember then. I remember my Aunt laughing and having a good time with us in her last months and Lyndsey rolling in the grass. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of us losing Lyndsey. It seems so much harder now then when we actually lost her. Its so amazing to see the influence she left in her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids.
Everybody keep your chin up! Smile, laugh, hug a tree, read a book, journal or do whatever makes you happy because no one knows just how long we have.

Funky Babes...

2007-10-27T19:37:00.000-07:00

Today I added nine new 'Funky Leather Babes' to my Shop. These are fantastic little additions to everyones day. Each is 18" in length, strung on crisp Leather cord, handmade wire cord ends & clasp, and a gorgeous Lampwork Focal Bead to top it off! I am addicted to these and have a bunch I made for myself. I also added a bunch of Earrings too. Let me know what you think =)

Almost there...

2007-10-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Have you been loving the new site???? I have been slowly uploading more goodies for you. There are still a ton that don't have pictures done yet. This weekend I will be working on that. Just got home from one Dr appt with my mom and in an hour have to leave for another. wIts been very tough but things are starting to look up. I have to run, the gorgeous Boro Bracelet above just got listed on the brand new site!!!!

Almost there...

2007-10-24T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Staci got up the basics of my site. Check out the new look!!! Don't you just love it! There are just finishing touches left now and I have to get my butt moving adding everything. I'm off to go play with my new 'toy'! Ha watch for my Grand Opening...

Step Two & Three Complete...

2007-10-20T12:39:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well its been nuts as usual so I will give you the 411 and bring you up to speed on my mom and stuff:
-Last Thrusday she went into surgery again, to have the stimulator removed,
-Surgery went great at that time they also started the morphine pump trial,
-Morphine has now worn off but she is doing ok still in lots of pain from the surgery though,
-Next week Wed we go see her pain Dr and he will make another appt for the following week for her second shot of Morphine,
-If all goes well with that injection the following Thursday after that (I know at this point you are all totally lost trust me I am leaving out all of the five million times they have changed things in the last two weeks our heads are still spinning) Dr Landi will implant the pump,
-After that it takes 4-6 weeks of doseage changes and then she will be on her way!

It makes such a world of difference when you have good Dr's. Dr Landi and his staff have been amazing. My site is in production mode right now. I am hoping to have it up soon. I know I promised pictures they are coming! This morning I treated my dad to a morning out. We went to breakfast, had our hair cut, went to the track (and won!). It was nice we needed a break. If you have ever lived with someone who is in cronic pain, on very strong meds, withdrawls, ect you now the boat we are in. My move is being pushed back about a good month or more due to everything. I am off to feed the doggies and make dinner check back tomorrow for pictures.

Very sad day...

2007-10-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

I wish I had some better news today. I just found out some horrible news, Katie Vasa from West End Designs, lost her husband today in a tragic accident. Please stop by to pass along your condolences and keep her in your prayers.
An update on my mom, Thursday's surgery went very well but was switched to a stimulator at the last minute. It was supposed to be a pain pump. This is not something that is for her she has been in terrible pain. Thursday they will be taking it out and starting the morphine pump trial then. Please keep her in your prayers as well. I am sick sick sick today. Some kind of nasty cold/fluy type thing. I hope it goes away quick. Maybe tomorrow I will snap some new pictures of my new shoes, that I LOVE. And the gorgeous fall scenery to cheer us all us.

Step One: Complete!

2007-10-09T15:08:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Well my moms pre ops were done today. After five hours, year I said five whole hours. Thats done! Tomorrows journey is to her neurologists to do a final 'go over' of the surgery and all that comes with it. I will post again after her trial begins on Thursday. So how is everyone liking the new Gallery on Flickr??? So far I have had some great feedback. I will be adding tons more photos over the next week or so. If you see something you like just drop me a line for more info on it. I bought myself a present a few days ago, some new shoes! A couple of really cute ones from Naturalizer. I am a size 4 1/2 so its hard to find cute shoes, well any shoes at all really. Nordstrom has a bunch but I am not going to spend over a hundred bucks for a pair of shoes. I'm terrible about shopping for myself, I always put it off. And I picked up one of those hairstyle magazines last week. I picked out my new doo too! New Katie here I come! I have to go brush some of the monkeys and finish up a few things. I'll be back in a few days with more updates on my mom.

New Gallery...

2007-10-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I am feeling much better today. So this morning I started work on my new photo gallery on Flickr. Go check it out, bookmark it and love it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/katiegerner/
I will be adding tons more pictures over the next week. Also up are new pieces for sale!! Until my new site is finished I will be listing pieces for sale there. Just email me to order. You are also able to leave comments about pieces too. Also in that Gallery is a section for my fantastic puppy buyers and all of the wonderful pictures they send me! I hope to have both sections finished by the weekend.
Don't forget Christmas will be here before you know it (scary isn't it!). Get your shopping done early and always remember to treat yourself to something too...

Under the weather...

2007-10-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I am pooped. Maybe its the weather but I am sicky. Head cold, body cold who knows! Hopefully a good nights sleep will help. Next week is a busy week with my mom so I may not update until the weekend. Just wanted to poke my head in and say Hi ;-) I will be back tomorrow...

New Site coming soon...

2007-10-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! My site will be down for a bit as I will be working with Staci from Quirky Bird to creat a gorgeous new site! In the meantime I will be creating a few new off site galleries for your eye candy pleasure. Its amazing to go through the photos of my pieces through the years and see just how much I have grown as a designer in the past four years. I will be sending out a newsletter to remind everyone about my blog and that my site will be down. I am hoping to unviel everything by the end of the month...

MIA

2007-10-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! I am extremely sorry for the delay in updating. I have been so busy with my mom. Please everyone say a prayer for her she will be going in next Thursday to start her pain pump trial. We have been trying to get her in for over a year. Its been a very long, very hard road for us all. Regretfully I haven't been working on any new pieces since that last one went off to SBS Wire Magazine. I do have tons of ideas floating around in my head and a bunch all sketched out too. I am dying to work with chain again. I have one idea for a Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings set that has dangly Lampwork discs strung with chain.
You may have noticed the link to the left --> for Crazy, Sexy, Cancer. Kris Carr is the bainchild behind the show and her book Crazy, Sexy, Cancer Tips. Her show will be reairing on Discovery Health Oct 8 & 11. In case you missed it the first time it was on, or even if you didn't, its worth watching. She brings such a charismatic feeling to life. I am almost finished with the book and I highly recommend it to everyone. Even if you do not have cancer, or you don't know anybody with cancer, it is definatly worth reading.

New site coming soon...

2007-09-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! Just a heads up that my site will be down sometime in the next week for 24- 48 hours. I am switching servers so it will take a bit for that to go through. Yesterday afternoon my phone rings and guess who it is??? Godaddy.com making sure I was satisfied with everything and making sure I didn't need anything else!!! I was speechless. If you have a site and need Hosting or Domain names use Godaddy.com! They are fantastic. Hopefully by the end of next month my new site should be ready to unviel. I just love Staci's work and she is just the sweetest. I will have a new shopping cart too so you won't have to email me with your orders anymore. I am off to feed the monkeys!

Sneak Peek...

2007-09-20T06:27:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! Here is a sneak peek of my next Magazine Project... Its off in the mail to my Editor. And those gorgeous beadies you see are yet another fantastic set from Deborah Burch (Contessa). I have so many exciting design ideas in my sketchbook. Those will have to wait though. I am busy today trying to get my mom's next appointment moved up. I am so sick and tired of Dr's who have waaayyyyyy too many patients and don't have the time to care about any of them. They just throw them on the back burner. Its been over a year that we have been trying to get my mom in for a trial for her spine. We finally now have a good neurologist who is really trying to move things along. Please everyone say a prayer we can get her in soon and that this new pump will work for her. I put up a link on the side to a very cool site for Cancer info. Kris had a special on TLC a few weeks back and I was so taken by it. Even if you have no ties at all to cancer pick her book up trust me you will love it! It is so amazing the will power she has. Go check out Crazy Sexy Cancer let me know what you think. I also put up new Contest questions on the site...

Custom Orders...

2007-09-16T08:44:00.001-07:00

Here are a few Custom Orders that I have done in the past few weeks. I LOVE my Customers! Thank you ;-) I have tons going on behind the scenes here so I have to get back to organizing...

Think warm thoughts...

2007-09-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

As I type this it is sleeting out right now, 50degrees and windy. Yuck! Heres a nice brite summery piece to cheer you up ;-)

Olives and sunshine...

2007-09-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Here's another Bracelet in my newest link design. I think it has an Italian inspiration in color and form. I have a craving for olives so thats where the title came from! Can't wait to go shopping today... I'm off lots to do we are having fish delivered for our pond today I will have pictures tomorrow.

Retro Infusion...

2007-09-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

There will be tons of changes going on in my life in the next few months. Including a move! (more about that soon) Right now I am writing a Tutorial for Step By Step Wire Jewelry Fed/Mar Issue. Naturally Thunderbird is out of 18ga wire. So Fusion here I come! They are always in stock with what I need. But thats what I get for not keeping enough on hand...
One of the big changes will be a brand spanking new site! I will be working with Staci from Quirky Bird soon. I LOVE her designs and she is just the sweetest. Trust me you will LOVE my new site.
On a sad note my Uncle was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and my Grandmother's Cancer is back and has spread. She has been in remission for two years now. My mom is also still battling with her back, but her neurologist has given us some hope with a few managment options. Now the next step is making appointments with another Dr who will be performing Trials. We have been trying for two weeks now with no luck!
The Bracelet above is from a Custom Order that I sent to Deborah Burch (Contessa). I recieved the sweetest card from Rachel Place (Fancy Pants) and fell in love with the colors on the front. I sent the card off to Deborah and she made me a ton of gorgeous beadies. These were a few that were in that set.
Please excuse the mess I made out of my site! Go check out the new Contest, everyone seems to love it! Enjoy your day ;-)

Clothesline and sinker...

2007-09-10T06:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new Blog!!! I decided to move my Studio News page to an actual blog again. Well yesterday I just finished up my very first Juried Art Show, the historic Clothesline Arts Festival. First I was just thrilled to be accepted into this amazing show, the depth of quality from all of the Artists was just amazing. Saturday was absolutly gorgeous, sunny with a hint of a breeze here and there. For majority of the day I had a packed booth to boot! I sold a nice mix of everything over the weekend. My newest design which debuted was a huge hit. I am not a huge pearl fan but I came up with a design I love. Its a three-strand Necklace that features my very own unique mix of Freshwater pearls. I painstakingly strung each pearl by hand too. You can twist them or leave them loose too. I also made the cones for each end and of coarse the clasp too. They look amazing on everyone too. Keep an eye out on the site for a few that will be up this weekend.

Sunday rained all day long, everything got soaked. I did seal the seams of my tent but forgot to scotch guard the rest of the top so when it was a heavy rain we got a nice mist in the tent. But that doesn't hurt the Jewelry. And the rain didn't stop diehard Clothesline fans.

I also have to say a huge Thanks to my two amazing assistants, my Aunt Andrea and my Dad. I was lucky to meet so many very talented Artists. I cannot wait for my next show...

And I also tweaked my site a little. Complete with my new Contest! I will have a ton of new Jewelry up on the site by this weekend.