Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Etsy takes it to the Streetsy of New York!
This morning I was having a conversation with a colleague on a busy street when a young woman approached me and said, “Excuse me, I love your clogs!” I looked down and admired my recently acquired, long-coveted, black leather clogs. Then, a quick second later she asked me the inevitable follow-up: “Where did you get them?” I gladly told her the name of the shop and the address, too.
Maybe all of us have experienced a version of this polite, complimentary inquiry. However, I’ve often wondered why no one ever asks the more intriguing question: “Who made your clothes?” With this in mind, we decided to ask regular folk on the streets of New York City, followed by a more important query: “Do you care?”
It was a fascinating and fun experiment, and it gave us an idea: We’d love to hear from you! Where does your clothing come from? Do you know who made it — and do you care?
Story by: blevison
Maybe all of us have experienced a version of this polite, complimentary inquiry. However, I’ve often wondered why no one ever asks the more intriguing question: “Who made your clothes?” With this in mind, we decided to ask regular folk on the streets of New York City, followed by a more important query: “Do you care?”
It was a fascinating and fun experiment, and it gave us an idea: We’d love to hear from you! Where does your clothing come from? Do you know who made it — and do you care?
Story by: blevison
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Google+ "New Social Kid on the Block"
There has been a lot of BUZZ lately about Google+ and how eventually it will over take Facebook. I might tend to agree with all of the features it has. Google has allowed current Google+ members to send invites to friends and family to try out their BETA version until they roll it out completely. I am attaching the link for anyone who wishes to try their hands at Google+.Free Google+ Invites!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Friday, July 30, 2010
Defeating the Imposter Syndrome
I get a great sense of pride and joy from announcing to people that I am a jewelry Artisan. Sometimes I can’t believe that I have built a great business pursuing my passion for jewelry design and networking with artists and entrepreneurs. I talk about taking my business to the next level all the time. I know there are plenty of multi-million dollar handmade jewelry design businesses and I am certain that my business could reach that level. So what am I waiting for? When I was still a slave to Corporate America, I would never remain on a job for longer than 6 months before boredom would set in and I was expecting a raise and a promotion for all my hard work. So why am I content to slow crawl my way to success when I am in control? I guess it’s because I don’t consider myself an expert in the jewelry making industry. I know I’m great at what I do, I receive requests for my creations, and I have customers all over the world. So, what is missing from my portfolio to classify me as an expert? If I’m not an expert, I guess I’m an imposter, pretending to be an artist until someone else says yes, Michelle you are an artist.
About a week ago I offered people the opportunity to take jewelry making classes with me. I would like to open up that offer again but this time I want to invite any of my local followers to take jewelry making classes with an expert in the field of jewelry creation and design and the owner of a successful international, handmade jewelry design business whose designs appear in popular fashion magazines and have been worn by celebrities. It will also be my pleasure to share some of my design techniques here on my blog for those who may not be able to attend a traditional class.
See you at the top!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
About Vintage Costume Jewelry Designers
This a very interesting video on the history of costume jewelry. It also provides some great information on vintage jewelry designers . You may be surprised to find out that you are the owner of some great vintage pieces. Which designer is your favorite?
Sunday, July 25, 2010
What's your Creative Process?
Image via WikipediaWhat is your creative process? Do you look at a picture? Do you design to a particular style? Oddly enough my creative process starts with the material. When I purchase my supplies I have no idea what I am going to make. I am drawn to the colors, textures, and shapes and I just buy whatever catches my eye. I touch the stones and gems and arrange them and rearrange them until I think of a design. Touching the material allows thoughts to formulate in my mind and those thoughts eventually become art or jewelry. All of the components of the stones (shape, color, texture) determine whether the design will be crazy runway material or elegant dinner party accessories. I surprise myself every time. I look forward to hearing from my fellow artisans about what inspires you to create.
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