Jewelry Stolen October 7, 2008

Not such great news about my jewelry... I left my car open Monday night and about 10 necklaces were stolen and a couple pairs of earrings. Plus my IPod and the IPod adaptor were stolen too. I know, you're probably thinking, "what in the world was Amy doing with her jewelry in her car, and to leave it unlocked to boot!" I have no excuse and I'm going to take it as a great learning experience. At least he/she (I believe it's a she) didn't take everything.

I think she sat in my car and picked through what she wanted. I guess the upside is I think she has great taste.

Can I just complain for a few lines to get out all my frustration? It just puts me out about a weeks worth of time and money! Time is actually such a huge obstacle. I have a toddler so I work while she's at school and while she's sleeping. Many nights I stay up until 1 or 2am to work. I'm working on repleneshing what she stole and I'm trying to get it done by the end of the week, in time for some upcoming shows.

And to talk about some of those upcoming shows and stores I've repleneshed recently. Frolic in Buckhead has some new designs and a couple special orders I'm completing. Mitzi's Shoebox in Virginia Highlands will be getting new designs tomorrow! Yeah!


Next week I'll be a part of two shows. The first show is Girls Night Out by Loop Atlanta.

Location: Parker Smith Photography
Address:
1167 Zonolite Place Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30306
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Time: 6-9pm
RSVP: 404-309-1892

Also, I'll be a part of another show called Rag Ribbon Rainbow with the theme of "Facing Forward". It takes place Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18th. The ladies who organized this show don't post it on the internet, however, how they display all the artwork is amazing. Lou and Sally transform a home and make it into a gallery. They remove all their personal artwork and chatchkees and fill their home with artwork that is for sale. Fine art, jewelry, clothing, hats, sculpture, gifts, etc. It's worth the trip if you can make it!


This year the show is at 4396 Club Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.

Show Times:
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Friday Night: Meet the Artists from 7-9:30pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm

Luxe Atlanta

I'm in a new store in Atlanta! When I originally walked into Luxe, I knew I had to have my jewelry featured in this store. Totally my style, and I knew it would be a perfect match for Throwing Stars. And with some persistence, I'm at the store. Luxe is located in the up-and-coming area just South of Howell Mill on the West Side of Atlanta. Located at 1000 Marietta St.

A couple of years ago, I'm not sure I would have felt comfortable driving my Subaru station wagon (mommy wagon) in the area. But now, there's some cute cafes and great shopping. Just wait, in another couple of years it will be the next shopping district on the cutting edge. Or should I say that it's already there!

Enough about the area, and let's talk about Luxe! Their clothing is to die for... they carry fun, fashionista, unique, great stuff and tend to have great sample sales if you sign up on their mailing list! Yes! It's just my luck, a great store with clothing I can't resist, and with sample sales to boot! I know, I'm a sucker. If you can't click on the picture try to link though this: http://www.luxeatlanta.com.

Wedding Jewelry for my friend, Kelly!

I just got back a couple of days ago from a trip to New York and then straight to California. It's been a crazy few weeks, from the Accessories Show at the Javits Center, then I scouted out a few stores in Laguna Beach and Los Angeles, CA. It was absolutely beautiful on both coasts, and now I'm back in the ATL where it's muggy... No worries, I've got air conditioning.

So going back... a good friend of mine/old roommate who helped me out in the very beginning of Throwing Stars Jewelry, asked me to make her bridesmaid jewelry. Of course I said yes! She was so awesome when I was getting started. She sat with me at our dining room table while I would bead. She even woke up at 5am with me, on a Saturday morning, and helped me set up my first booth at the Minturn Market, CO. She even went so far as to collect rocks from nearby Eagle River and carried them to my booth to help me add some character to my display. The rocks were beautiful, heavy, but beautiful! I really don't think I could have done that first booth without her.

So while I was in Cali, she sent me a picture of her sister-in-law, Liz, wearing the jewelry! It's so great that all of her girls were wearing Throwing Stars! Happy Wedding Kelly! Congratulations!

Accessories Show, New York

My fabulous friend, Golfo, from Tres Chic Furs is helping me out this weekend. She's letting me use a small space in her booth to display some jewelry. She does fur, and I mean everything fun, hip, new, chic, and classic too with fur.



She's sent me some of those fur scarves, one is this bright fuchsia pink and the other is more classic, a nice brown/camel color. Anyways, we'll be in booth #1234 at the Javits Center in New York. I think you'll be seeing me wearing fur and jewelry... and nothing else! Just kidding.

New Store In Athens, GA

I'm gettin' out of Dodge! No really, I'm in a new store in Athens, GA called Rouge. They really like my stuff! Very exciting!


Rouge
1860 Barnett Shoals Road
Athens, GA 30605
rouge1860@yahoo.com
706-208-1102

Stephanie and Sylvia Wilson, a mom and daughter team own and run this fun boutique. Stephanie got personally attached to a few items...

Olivia Necklace: Gold-Filled tear drops with gold-filled chain. With accents of amethyst and small moonstone briolettes. Reversable... wear it with the clasp in front even! It's a show stopper and one of my favorites too!



A model wearing the Angelle Hoop Earrings and the Leaf Necklace. Both are available in Sterling Silver and Gold-Filled wire.

Stephanie loved the necklace so much, she took a picture of it on her cell phone and sent it to a friend of hers. I think she may order a few more... Whoo Hoo!

LUXE - Atlanta Summer Event

It's my first event with LUXE Atlanta, a very hip/fun/cool... what can more can I say? I could easily buy everything in that store. It looks like a bunch of stuff will be on sale, and I'll be there with a bunch of my sale items! Whoo Hoo! (I've been saying that for years before the bank started using it) Anyways, I'll be there hanging out... and trying to control my cravings for shopping. It's the hazard of making jewelry and selling to fun boutiques. All I want to do is shop! Oye!

http://www.luxeatlanta.com/LuxeAtlanta/Events.html

Beehive Co-op, Atlanta

I think I'm getting my bearings at the Beehive. I've met some wonderful designers who have been very helpful with suggestions on my booth. It's all about presentation. I'm good at making jewelry, and I can use all the help displaying my stuff at the Bee. Now, I can honestly say that I think my space is lookin' good! The necklaces are easier to try on, and I've removed a little bit of extra clutter.


And if you're interested in finding the Beehive Co-op, check it out at: