Sneak Peek!

I have been working on some new rings!

What's up, Doc?

With the holidays around the corner, I have been desperately working in the studio to come up with new designs. Look to my shop in the coming days to see some new pieces!

Pictured above is the Striation Ring. I formed it from sterling silver and hammered vertical grooves all around it. I love wearing these because they catch so much light and people always comment on them.

Coming soon: Striation Bangles!

I am also working on some new cuffs, bangles, and rings! Here is a hint: Some have hearts. Some of you know I have been adding more post earrings to my shop and I will continue to add more posts and some clip earrings as well. Everyone needs options.

For the men in your life, I have added cuff links! Currently I am offering some beautiful hammered ones and personalized ones too. I plan on adding more styles soon!

Have a wonderful Thursday, and please stop by my shop!

Wordless Wednesday

Hurricane Ike

Hurricane Ike has slammed through my area. We were able to evacuate safely to Oklahoma, but my family and some friends stayed to ride it out.

I was able to talk to my father and he said the storm is still tearing through. They have lost parts of their roof, both air conditioners have been taken away by winds, and his barns are destroyed.

They cannot leave their house but have been able to see across the field to our house. They know for sure that our fence is gone, but that is all they know. Our boat is probably gone too.

I have not been able to get through to any of my friends that stayed and I pray they are safe.

I am so grateful that my family is safe, but I am quite worried about our property. It is estimated that we will be without power for weeks and I do not know what we are going to do.

Obviously my shop, A Blond And A Torch, will have to be closed indefinitely.


UPDATE:

Our roof is fine and no windows are busted out. We were blessed.

My dear friend has found someone who will rent us a very nice beachfront condo along the Alabama-Florida border for less than our current hotel. We will head out there on Monday and stay for a week. I do not know what we will do after that. We have to hope that FEMA will offer some assistance soon.

It may be a month before we have electricity at our home between Houston and Beaumont.

Happy Hump Day!

Ack! I only had 30 minutes of sleep last night, I guess the acupuncture is no longer working it's magic! So I am just going to take a minute and introduce a couple of fun rings!

This is my Carnelia ring:




And this is my new Bird's Nest Ring:


And here is my newest bracelet! I think this one is really fabulous - The Bubble Bracelet:


Have a wonderful Wednesday!

-Jen

Toe Rings!

I was never a toe ring kind of girl, but I finally listened to my dad, (yes, my dad!) and started making some toe rings. What do you know--they sold! So of course I made some for me and now I am a toe ring girl! They are so comfortable and don't slide around like the ones I have worn before!

Here are some photos! I offer them in sterling silver and 14K gold-fill. If you like any, you can find them here!

Take A Peek Tuesday

I have been busy and finally have put some new designs in my shop. Take a look!

These are my new bangles:

The Lily Bangle


Custom Initial Bangle



Autism Awareness Bangle



Heart On Your Sleeve Bangle