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As an artist, I have names that I refer to my series of pieces before I give them their "real" names, the ones that will appear on my website.

These ones are called "dangles", because the chain dangles from a bead.  Single dangles...

And double dangles.  

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I thought I would dangle some chain at the end of some beads and these ideas came out.  Mini plus small bead, perhaps for everyday wear.  

And small plus medium for more boldness.  

Or how about doubling up on beads?  

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I am still playing with chain and beads, working my way up to an upcoming release.  Today, I have horizontal bead designs to show off.  

In the idea stage, I sketch and then put things together loosely to see if it "works" visually.  Then I mock-up a sample to actually try on.  

These designs are potentials - but not all will necessarily make the cut for the release. I still have the mock-up phase to go.

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It's holiday season again.  Time to pull out the classic and fancy clothes.  

But how to accessorize with your art jewelry?  

With basic, classic black for the holidays, you can highlight your favourite artisan jewelry pieces.  

First a shorter, larger copper enamel pendant that stands out against the black and provides a pop of colour.

Or perhaps a longer pendant on a chain.  Here is a handcrafted bronze shell from my personal collection.  On a solid, dark colour like black you could even go longer and have the pendant be the accent for the whole outfit.  

Or, you can let the outfit and jewelry speak for themselves, yet off-set each other.  Like I did here with my new bronze coral reef beaded necklace and earrings. 

The necklace sits on the skin instead of needing the back drop of the black to stand out.  

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Have you started your holiday shopping and decorating?

Perhaps you know someone who would like the perfect gift:  hand carved bronze earrings.

These earrings have been the most popular in my shop.  They are light and can be worn everyday.  Or dress them up for special occasions.    

Be sure to order yours by November 29 for shipping in time for Christmas gift giving. 

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One of my favourite things is to go work in a coffee shop.  It gets me out of the studio into different surroundings, sipping coffee and letting the creative juices flow.  

It's even better, when it is nice enough out for me to bike to the coffee shop. After I spend hours in my studio producing things, it's important for me to surface out in real life again.  Fresh air, movement, brain work and contact with other humans.  What could be better?!?  

Coffee, of course!  (and my new bronze bangle)

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The house where I was pet sitting has this newly painted red door.  

I thought it would be a great back drop for some earring photos.  

I am showing off my bronze sea curl earrings with patterned metal.  These are the earrings from this post in action.  

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