Earrings Everyday Challenge and Other Inspiration

Hey there, I just wanted to give a shout out and let everyone know of the monthly challenge that's happening over on the Earrings Everyday Blog.

 

 

 

I love earrings and 'haunt' this site regularly, commenting (when time allows) on all the super cool, drool-worthy earrings and information they post daily.

 

And, they're doing a give-a-way, too!

Click here to go to the post and get all the juicy details!

 

I was trying to make time to create a pair of earrings for the monthly challenge and the link-up happening tomorrow - Friday, February 21st -  but with work and a few other things going on, it might not happening as I would like.  

 

  Please head over and join in the fun if you can find the time.

 

  At the very least, stop by to check out the blog and every one's link-up entries tomorrow.

 

I'm excited to see all the cool creations using the art inspiration they have provided!

 

I am packing up to head out to Jerome 

with my sister and some friends this weekend.

 

This little, old mining town is a wealth of cool inspiration - to say the absolute least!

 

Jerome, Arizona

 

 

With all its old doors, haunted hot spots, wicked landscape and amazing panoramic views, I'm hopeful that many of the artists shops that closed during the 'great recession' have re-opened because the talent and uber-cool vibe that fills this town is infectious and I'm completely ready to soak it up!

 

Via Margaret McDowell on Pinterest

 

 

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Finding Inspiration Everywhere!

Cheers,

~Shel~

When In Rome,...or Venice!

So, the vacation has come to an end.

 

The little village of Sommocolonia, near Barga, Italy in Tuscany where we stayed.

 

 

The sights, sounds, smells (except for all the cigarette smoking) and photo opportunities were amazing!!

 

Colosseum - Rome, Italy. Photo by Michelle Buettner

 

 

I will be posting some great window displays every now and then over the next few months as inspiration with everything from jewelry, shoes, purses, fashion trends - the awesome ways they display products - you name it!

 

Yes, I found the Swarovski Store in Venice, Italy!!

 

 

I'm not really jet-lagged. I thought I would be but luckily I think I figured out how to program my body and brain.

 

Italy really is this beautiful.
Sommacolonia, Italy  (near Barga in Tuscany)

 

 

I'll have my Etsy shops back up the 1st week of October is all goes well. I don't have all of the new designs I wanted to have finished done yet, but hopefully I'll have a few for you.

 

Pretty Blue Turquoise in One of the Shops in Venice.
I felt right at home!! ;-)

 

 

What have you been up to in September?  Have you transitioned into Autumn yet?  Do you enjoy this season and all it's fascinating colors and jewelry styles?

 

 

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Returning Home!

Cheers,

~Shel~

Inside the Studio

Okay - so I've been letting things go lately and haven't kept up my nice, neat, clean and very organized studio the way I used to.

I saw Lorelei's blog post last wednesday of her work bench along with Erin Siegel's pics she posted of her new studio space and how that's coming along and they both prompted me to "take inventory", if you will.

I completely understand what Lorelei wrote about feeling "discombobulated" when things get a bit out of control and spread out all over the place.  And, I'd love my studio space to resemble that of Erin's - it's gorgeous and so clean and neat - I love it!  (It's along the lines of what I aspire to have in the near future!)

With just  two bedrooms and a den (Mike's Man Cave!) I am 'sharing' some space now, so to speak, and nothing can "live" out in the open.  Everything (and I mean everything), has to be put away each time I'm done working for the day, or even 'pausing' for awhile as I do my daily duties of helping my husband run our family company.  (Otherwise I cannot reach my computer in order to work!)

Lately, I am feeling the need to 'spread out' and take over a room - a room that I don't have (yet!).  But, I wanted to share the views from "Inside My Studio" with you because I feel that if I "put it out there" then I'll be motivated to straighten it up again and organize things back to a more manageable level.

PLUS, although my space is limited and everything has to 'hide' right now, I'm super blessed to have an amazing view from my 'studio' window! (Which is super inspirational, by the way!)

I can hear the fountain running in our backyard, hear the birds singing, see the beautiful roses in our rose garden blooming, smell the lovely blooms of the grapefruit trees and see the lake, the palm trees, the green grasss - oh,...it's so wonderful! It definitely makes the 'space' issue completely fine! (for now!)

So, here's a glimpse around,....and heres wishing that everyone's "Dream Studio" comes true! 

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Counting My Blessings!

Cheers,

~Shelly~

Summer Vacation

With all things summer came our son's 13th Birthday (OMG, he's officially a teenager!!), our family reunion in the mountains at my sis's cabin, the 4th of July parade and fireworks in the quaint little town of Springerville/Eagar, AZ and now we're gearing up for our RV trek through out the United States. 

Our little RV tour will include 12 states, visits to family and friends, Roswell NM, Carlsbad Caverns, San Antonio (Alamo), beaches along the Gulf, Vickburg, MS (Civil War Park!!), Hot Springs, AR, more family, friends and a class reunion in Nebraska, Mount Rushmore, Pikes Peak (we think) and who knows what else.

So, as you continue to enjoy your summer, think about all your wonderful travels (wherever they have taken you) and make sure to enjoy each day, and everyone in it, to it's fullest!

I'll be making as many posts as possible along our trip, soaking up inspiration for new jewelry designs and classes and sharing thoughts and as many fun things as I can along the way!

Until next time,

Peace, Love and Fun on the Road!!

Cheers,

~Shel~