New Locket Design....

I am loving my new design and they are selling like crazy! I am making small glass cabochons (usually millefiori flowers) and adding them to pretty glass (magnetic closure) lockets. They jingle around inside and the pieces are interchangeable. So much fun!

I will have new ones coming soon with custom monogrammed initial cabochons!!

Check them out at: http://glasshousejewelry.etsy.com or you can buy the blank lockets in my supply shop (to make whatever you wish) at: http://glasshousesupplies.etsy.com

Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2009

I always find it interesting to keep an eye on the Pantene color report. It gives a glimpse at fashion trends to come...especially in terms of color. And I just adore color!

Here is what they are saying for spring 2009: A summary of the top Spring 2009 colors to be found in the report are:

The Blue Hues
Palace Blue — a favorite amongst designers which takes a navy undertone and makes it sparkle. A cross between a sky blue and strong navy. This is a color which works with almost any other, pink, yellow, lavender or green.
Lavender — the regal purple of fall has been adapted to a softer lighter lilac, feminine and romantic, and slightly mystical.
Rose Dust — a pale pinky blue, which is a welcome break from traditional neutrals. Almost a white-washed lavender, this is one of the coolest colors.
Slate Gray — a cool and calming nuanced neutral which provides a backdrop to any of Pantone’s 9 other colors and is a perfect pairing to lavender hues.

The Red Hues
Fuchsia Red –—Vibrant yet seductive, powerful and robust. Fresh and dazzling, fuchsia features heavily in nail polish and lipsticks too.
Salmon Rose — Mixing a soft salmon pink with the subtleness of oranges which is flattering to most complexions and gives a warm healthy glow.

The Green Hues
Vibrant Green — a mossy mid-green which is bright but not harsh
Dark Citron — a calm, almost olive color which blends perfectly with this season’s lemon tones.
Lucite Green — a clean, subtle, soft green which adds a slight shimmer

Yellow
Super Lemon — brings a fun, optimistic outlook to the Palette,” states the Pantone Spring 2009 report. “Its luminosity is determined to evoke a smile and attract the roving consumer’s eyes.”