Sales, Updates, and New stuff

I figured I should up date the old bloggin before any of my readers decided I was just a flash-in-the-pan one time poster. It's been a crazy-hectic week at work. I really realize why they call them DEADlines. (FYI, I'm an editor for an educational publisher here in Texas and as such, deadlines are my life) And just as a quick disclaimer, I may be hyper-grammar queen on the clock, but here in the old blog, I let things slide. I find it far too mind-numbing to bring the office home with me and apply it to forums such as this blog. Here, it's all casual, all the time!

That said, here are some beautiful lavender jade earrings that I just listed in my store last night. They're very girly and dangly and I'm so happy with how they turned out! And can I just say, I love taking pictures of my earrings on this white soup mug. I think it looks so cool! My uber-talented boyfriend usually takes most of the pictures for my store (which is why they all look sooo tasty!) But I actually took these and I think they turned out quite alright!



Above is another creation I added to the old store last night. It's the first bracelet that I've listed. I just love those agate medallions! Speaking of my store, I just made my second sale today!! It was such an awesome feeling! I've been selling on etsy for about 2 weeks and I've had 2 sales. May not sound like much to most people, but it takes a lot to be singled out on etsy for even just 1 sale, so I am optimistic! There's more hard work on my part to get my name out there, but I'm more than willing to put in the effort! :-)

Well, I think that's all I have in me for my 2nd post. I hope everyone has had a good week. Catch you on the flipside!

Saturday Endeavors

Since I'm up and about so early on a Saturday, I figured it was time to get my blog up and running with it's very first post. (Woot!) I've gotten my long awaited online store up and running. So, ok, it was probably only long awaited by me, but if you'd like to give it a look, you may do so here: http://www.distinctleigh.etsy.com or by clicking on my "etsy mini" on the right of this page. I will be blogging here about some of my pieces, store updates, creative processes, general life affirmations, etc. So check in with me from time to time. The piece you see to the left is a necklace I listed in my store this past week. I love the black glass with the hint of lavendar jade. When it was finished, it reminded me of something a bookish person (like myself) would wear...perhaps at the library. I'm not sure why, I can just picture someone wearing this while reading Jane Eyre. Hmm...maybe I should read Jane Eyre.



The little guy above is absolutely one of my favorites. He's in my store as well, so go visit him if you get a chance!

So it's a lovely little Saturday and I'm trying to come up with some fun things to entertain myself with today. A trip to the bead store might be in order so I can continue to stock my store with tasty goodies. I always have way too much fun in those places. We have 3 that I frequent here in Austin because they each have their strong points selection- and price-wise. I can spend almost as much time in a bead store as I can in a bookstore and my poor, yet good-sport of a boyfriend gets dragged to both places on a regular basis.

Speaking of books, I'm reading an excellent one called The Wild Trees by Richard Preston. It's a beautifully written non-fiction about this whole other eco-system in the canopies of the California redwood forests. Apparently it has only been explored by a select few and there are animals up there that have never even seen, let alone touched the actual earth. I think that alone is fascinating. These little squrriels were born 350+ feet in the air and they're completely unafraid of humans because, well, they've never even seen one and don't know to be afraid. Get this book and read up! It's so amazing it's virtually indescribable. (But trust me, the author does a great deal of describing, so you won't be disappointed!)

Hmm...perhaps before I head off to get beads I'll drop by the pool for a swim (how's that for stream of conscious thinking). That sounds perfect for a lazy Saturday morning, eh? Have a great weekend kiddos!