M.I.A.

Sorry I've been missing in action recently... my ongoing job search has been taking up quite a bit of my time, as well as working on a headpiece and veil for my very close friend who is getting married in less than three weeks!

I'm hoping to soon get back to posting more regularly, and adding some new designs to my Etsy shop*, including some braided silk necklaces with wooden beads, those bracelets I keep mentioning, and some bib necklaces made with dyed or painted wooden beads (my favorite item right now). Also necklaces of silk cord with hand-blown Venetian glass beads. Further out I'm planning some silver and gemstone necklaces, including a modern take on the charm holder. *The photos above are a preview of what I'm working on.

To my fellow Americans (that sounds like I'm starting a political speech!), I wish you all a very happy Independence Day weekend. To my Canadian friends, I wish you a very happy Canada Day, and to all my other friends and readers, I wish you a fabulous weekend, whatever you do!

Sweet Lonny props.

An interesting article in the New York Times, all about one of my (and many others') favorites, Lonny. It discusses the inception of the magazine and how its production and reader exploration differ from those of a print publication. Congratulations, Lonny, on continuing to get some wider recognition! At least we all can say we knew it way back when (hehe).

Happy Father's Day.

A man generous with his time, knowledge, and a delicious meal out. A man who can hold a conversation on any topic. A man with a superior sense of humor. A kind man. A caring man. A man not afraid to talk like Mr. Snuffleupagus. My father; all of these in one amazing package. I love you Daa-duh. Happy Father's Day.

You're so texty.

I just found this through Uppercase journal, and can't get over the clever use of text. Click on through to The Font Feed for the back story.

The Font Feed via Uppercase journal

Good fortune.

Sneak preview.

6/10/10 Update: The new issue is available today!


Lonny magazine has been getting better and better with each issue. Their June/July 2010 edition looks to be continuing the trend:

A cover story on Kate Spade creative director Deborah Lloyd's country home, a feature on a seaside hideaway by celebrated designer Bunny Williams, plus a brand-new feature: a behind-the-scenes home tour video! If you're like me, you want to read it all right now, but we'll have to wait until the issue launches next Thursday (June 10). The countdown has begun!

New to the shop.

As promised, I've added four new necklaces (three long, one short) to my Etsy shop. The bracelets need a bit more tweaking but should be listed by the start of next week. And remember, all handwoven necklaces are now on sale $10 off. That includes all the new ones too, so get shopping!