Monthly Archives: June 2010

Quiet Day Today

Posted on June 30, 2010 by charlenesevier

I seem to be in a quiet, reflective place these past couple of days.  Like I want to clean things out, let some things go, and create space around me where I feel creativity will flow even stronger than it … Continue reading →

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Teeny Tiny Eyelets

Posted on June 28, 2010 by charlenesevier

It’s the little details that sometimes make a big difference and I think that’s the case with these earrings.  When I buy metal, it’s in sheets and it looks very hard, very machined.  I love taking that metal that has … Continue reading →

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Beach Glass Necklace

Posted on June 26, 2010 by charlenesevier

I think this is the third piece I’ve blogged about lately that featured beach glass.   This time in the shape of Kentucky.  At least that’s what it looks like to me.  It’s been a good week.  I got to … Continue reading →

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Jewelry a la Bead Soup

Posted on June 24, 2010 by charlenesevier

What a pleasure it has been to work with the beads Julie Pryce of Pryce Designs sent me – she made each and every one of them.  It’s also been a pleasure to participate in the Bead Soup experience overall. … Continue reading →

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Family Business Road Show Pitch to OWN!

Posted on June 23, 2010 by charlenesevier

As an independent business owner, I have a true appreciation for people who not only advocate for small family-owned businesses like mine, but who also work tirelessly to help us help ourselves – showing us ways to achieve results without … Continue reading →

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Scent, Color, Texture

Posted on June 21, 2010 by charlenesevier

I am working with copper wire right now, learning to make some new shapes, work with it in different ways.  I’m just spending time with it, not trying to make a finished piece of jewelry, just tinkering.  And I’m surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Beach Glass Earrings

Posted on June 19, 2010 by charlenesevier

Maybe because it’s summer, maybe for no reason at all – beach glass has been creeping into my work here recently.  This time in a pair of earrings.  I set the pieces of beach glass in darkened copper settings that … Continue reading →

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Shell Bracelet – Complete

Posted on June 15, 2010 by charlenesevier

Well, I got this bracelet done and I am so happy with it.  I showed it to you here when it was in the process of being worked on, but had some technical issues I was trying to work out. … Continue reading →

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Necklaces and Scarves

Posted on June 12, 2010 by charlenesevier

Scarves are big this summer and I just love it.  I think they add interest, color, and texture to even a simple outfit and wearing a scarf does not mean jewelry has to go by the wayside.  I saw this … Continue reading →

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Christiane Necklace

Posted on June 9, 2010 by charlenesevier

This necklace started with the large faceted glass drop at the bottom.  I saw it at a local bead store and thought it would make a great pendant for a necklace.  At the time, I did not imagine this.  Rarely … Continue reading →

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