Wonderful Customers....

I love all of my customers... Though some really catch my eye with their talent and creativity. urbaneden has taken my french lavender and made these gorgeous eye pillows out of upcycled vintage silk kimonos. What a luxuriously elegant way to relax!

Glass House Supplies

I have opened another Etsy shop to sell a variety of items. I have listed my fused glass cabochons and other supplies. In addition, I have been selling wonderful imported french lavender from Provence (a very big seller!), botanical bath teas, dried rose petals, sachets, and my very own home made yummy soaps!

Come check it out: http://glasshousesupplies.etsy.com

Buttons....

I recently filled a custom order for handmade fused dichroic glass buttons. I was so happy with the way they turned out that I am now making them left and right. The uses for them are endless! They add such interest and excitement to knits, crochet, clothing, accessories, etc. They are truly a focal piece that draws attention.

I truly enjoy my custom orders because I get to work closely with my customer to realize their vision. It often causes me to step outside my usual zone of comfort and the end results can be very exciting!

The Rachael Ray Show ...

...featured one of my pieces on Etsy.com today!! I am so excited and flattered! I don't think my feet have touched the ground all day. Here is a screen shot of the front page of Etsy along with a close up of the piece. It is a handmade fine silver pmc (precious metal clay) and fused dichroic glass pendant. Thanks Rachael Ray!!

I took the handmade pledge....

Did you??



Nothing makes a better gift than a handmade, one of a kind indie design!! I have way too many people who are so hard to shop for this holiday season....so I plan on shopping indie for all of those unique items that are sure to please.

Also, as a side note....please check out my new Ruby Lane Shop: http://www.rubylane.com/shops/glasshousejewelry

What is hot, what is not....colors for the fall....

Well, it has been a while since I have blogged. It is just so hard to find time during the summer. I just don't want to be indoors if possible. But, fall is just around the corner and as always the fashion industry is thinking ahead.

It looks like brown is going to be the staple this year. The "new" black, so to speak. But, when I want to know for sure, I always defer to the expert: Pantone. Pantone is is the world-renowned authority on color, so what they say goes.

So, here is what they are saying (taken directly from Pantone's Color Report for 2007):

Complex and exotic describe the intriguingly unusual and inviting color palette for fall ‘07. The traditional neutral shades expected for autumn have been replaced this season with rich, nuanced hues, offering more opportunity for creativity with interesting and unexpected color combinations.

Spicy Chili Pepper and exotic Lemon Curry stimulate the taste buds, entice the senses and enliven any wardrobe. Purple Wine, the ultimate expression of creativity, marries purple and wine, broadening the appeal of purple for fashion. The violet undertones of Dusk give gray a whole new dimension, making this fall’s neutral much more desirable. Carafe, a deep, espresso brown, adds contrast to the palette, providing a rich alternative to the usual black or charcoal.
Sumptuous Cashmere Rose is not only the perfect complement to any of fall’s colors, but also flatters any complexion. Many seasons have paid homage to nature, and fall ‘07 is no exception. Shale Green takes the shade in a murky, blue/gray direction, while foliage-inspired Green Moss goes to the yellow side. Earthy Burnt Ochre is this autumn’s orange and sophisticated Stargazer continues the trend of turquoise, but with a deeper intensity.

“Designers find inspiration in a variety of places, but one thing they all have in common this season is a rich, complex color palette to stimulate creativity,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Nuanced colors with subtle undertones enhance the ever-present neutrals and allow for clever and extraordinary color combinations. Pairing designer pieces with mainstream staples has become a way of life, and color adds an important dimension for expressing one’s unique sense of style.”

www.glasshousejewelry.com has finally been launched!

Well, I finally did it... I have my own website (besides the various sites I sell on: Etsy.com, Lovli, Mintd, etc). www.glasshousejewelry.com has been born! It is still very much a work in progress. But now at least I have a central location where I can organize my business.

Feel free to contact me with any questions, special orders/requests, and of course, wholesale orders.