New Year, new hopes.....

Dear Readers,
May 2012 be an year of strength, hope, renewal, and joy. Let the year of the dragon be fortifying and fulfilling to all. I had a fun holiday season, with a mix of everything thrown in. A trip to Vegas, Argentinian food in old town Pasadena followed by grooving to an amazing remix to usher in the year, a day trip to Catalina island, some shopping, and I call it a good end and beginning.
Few things I've thought about as I bid goodbye to 2011: I would like to start volunteering as much as possible, would like to start a small organic garden patch, go around town to do some self exploring, spend quality time with nature, and cherish the small little things in and around. Also, would like to practice more of living in the present.
What have you thought to change or add to your life this year?

Re: Molecular Passions

Hello Readers,
Just thought of quickly popping in with a new artist feature I couldn't resist writing about. Something so unique and charming that caught my attention as I was browsing etsy. Life takes you strange, yet good places! As in the case of Molecularmuse's designer/owner Raven Hanna who makes science inspired jewelry. An ivy league educated scientist, Raven found her true calling on etsy about 2 years back, yes indeed! The science background sure comes in handy as her creative hands churn out molecular magic. Different molecular structures take the shape of fancy earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. How Raven twists and turns the sterling silver to assume these fascinating shapes in but any one's guess. Serotonin, caffeine, dopamine, chocolate, and the list gets even quirkier. If you are curious, head on out to Raven's shop @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/molecularmuse and find something to talk about this season.

Art is fancy but scientific art is something else altogether:)........Good night Peeps! Short days and long nights seem to make me crave for one of these caffeine molecules!

Recycled Elegance - Brilliant or what!

Hello Readers,
A short hiatus and I am back again just in time before the hols, life has been busy, rolling by on its own terms while I make my plans, nonetheless. This past Sunday had me on a high as I basked in the aftermath of a good run at a 4 hour pop up artist event at Hapa Collective, one of the boutiques I consign for. I have been outta the art show circuit for a while now and had my jitters suddenly back again the day before. My futile anxiety aside, the day couldnt have been better! The cherry on the icing - A loyal patron swung by to see me and picked up a whole bunch of my pieces. I was elated and thankful, the saleability of my new product lines gave me much needed reassurance, a good feeling.....
I miss my artist features and so here I am back at it with HippieKingdom, an eclectic line of eco fashion jewelry by artist/designer Devi Chand from Chennai, India. A born recycler and crafter, Devi dabbled in creative pursuits since childhood. A graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Accessory Design, she complemented her skills to steer her design ambition to the next level. The HippieKingdom line was born in November 2009 and Devi's work regularly features on the front page of etsy, where she sells her work.
Devi experiments with a variety of materials and textures including paper, yarn, straw, cardboard, seed, hemp, clay, etc. Most of her materials are recycled and/or come from natural earthy sources.
I simply love her work, truly ooak, earth friendly designs with a touch of colorful elegance. A must have addition to every  girl's wardrobe!
Just also heard Devi is tying the knot, best wishes to her and cheers to her adorable collection of handmade jewelry, do check her out @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/HippieKingdom for your holiday shopping!

Re: Magical Minis!

Dear Pink Readers,
I have been taking little breaks from blogging to focus on my art and I am hoping to get a regular posting routine before the holiday season starts. There is always so much to prep for the season, creation wise and shopping wise! Can't imagine a busier time than this for all small businesses....
Today, I would love to share a fellow etsian's work of art - MagicByLeah. Leah is a fascinating sculptor who likes turning polymer clay into pieces of fantasy. Little trinkets of joy such as tiny santa figurines, mini teddy bear earrings, sock monkeys, pumpkins, hand crafted clay beads, and so much more! Leah finds inspiration from daily life-things she hears, sees, TV, friends, internet, and client custom requests.
I love miniature art and find it very fascinating and collectible! If you have a penchant for all things small and cute, Leah's shop may just offer you something for your holiday shopping-Go ahead and check her out @
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrinketsByLeah

Adorable piggy tooth pick holder - love it! Enjoy your TGIF feeling and hop into the weekend, may it be refreshing and relaxing.....later again next week!

Re: Cat's Cork Jewelry-Unique's the Word!

Hello!
I was looking for something really unique and interesting to break the mid week blues and the downpour of pitter patter drops here in sunny Cal.....one of those days!:) and then I din't have to look too far. Cat Ivins's ooak recycled cork jewelry truly caught my eye and I knew I wanted her work on my front page! Cat calls herself a "mad scientist mom" living it up on the Jersey shore. All of her cork creations come from cork that is harvested off oak trees in Portugal forests, a process that is repeated once in nine years the old fashioned way without the use of agri chemicals that help preserve the forest's delicate eco system.
Her product line includes wine cork necklaces, terrariums, pushpins, earrings, cuff links, and more. Who ever thought cork could be used this way huh!? An artist can always create things, even out of thin air............Lovely idea and I dig it!
See more @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/uncorked - Enjoy!

Cat currently recycles corks from her local bars and restaurants and encourages you to do so as well-have any cork lying around your kitchen? Want something creative out of it? Cat's the person to talk to!