Custom Work

I just finished a necklace for a customer who had a stone that she bought a while ago.

It was really fun making this piece. The smooth stone made me think of a smooth curvy line that cases the stone.

The stone had some height, so it really looks snug in this design.

May

It's getting warmer.

I can feel summer around the corner already.

Found poppies growing from the wall.  They reminded me of California.

I love the california poppies that bloom along freeways.  The orange is so California. Bright and I could feel the dry air. I think May is my favorite month in both Japan and California. 

how it looks

Jewelry really looks different depending on how you display them.

Sometimes I do good and can draw people to the rings and necklaces I want people to see.

Sometimes it just doesn't work.

This time I got a little help and had someone else do it for me!

A very different look using the same displays and making my bear and bunny feel more at home.

Thank you.

hug bear and hug bunny with their ring holder house

storing your jewelry.

I do some random things depending on what I am into at the moment.
I like to put the things I'm into now, where I can always see them. Like on my dresser or by my workarea.
Either way not the best idea.

My sister on the other hand has a nice little place to put her Ileava Jewelry!

It's nice because it is enclosed and and you can take each one off their hook with out tangling them.

Makes it easier to find what you are looking for, when you need it and also it makes you put it back to it's right place.

Nice!

it's here!

When you see the cherry blossoms bloom, you know it is spring.

It came so suddenly, it feels like!


Two days ago, I shot this.

and then today, the whole park was filled with the light pink flowers~

The cherry blossoms really have such a presences.  I can almost see this little park smiling.

the past few days has been something~!

I am thankful that I have been able to reach all family and friends and know that everyone is safe.

this is a photo taken today.

it was overcast, but the windy weather was pushing the clouds. 

we are trying to conserve as much electricity right now, so I appreciate a sunny day. 

lately my plant seems to be getting enough spring sun too.

we must do all that we can and find something to smile about~

necklace

This is something that I just finished, and excited to share with you.

It is made for Satomi Ogawa, a soprano singer. She was introduced to me through a mutual friend. 

She is very tall, has a smile that is warm and kind. Her singing is very powerful.

Her logo is a treble clef with her initial mixed into it. 

It was a perfect element to make into an original piece she can wear on her performances.

The large center pieces is paved with crystals. I am thinking of doing it in diamonds soon!