july = summer vacation

it's august and now it's
back to work!
it's time to get the ideas made into reality-
the fall line is on it's way!

as it turned out,
i didn't get much work done in the studio last month
and chalked it up to summer vacation...

it wasn't really, though,
because i was pouring my energy into the kitchen for my latest cooking project!
here is what i have been creating out of the studio...

this summer i'm chef mandy at the marina bar at saybrook point inn.
i make wonderful goodies every weekend from fresh, local and organic ingredients.
it's another way of creating beautiful things- these from flour, eggs, sugar and fruit instead of silver, gold and stones- different but the same!
yum!

15th year high school reunion!

 

This past weekend my husband and I got to see some of my favorite, old friends 

back at Loomis Chaffee where we celebrated my 15th year reunion!

 I was also included in the Alumni Artist Exhibit and got a chance to show off 

my latest work!

It was a great time and I recieved many lovely compliments from former classmates- 

and I got to wear a necklace and earrings set that I just finished and am crazy about! 

(I still haven't decided if I'll post it in my Etsy shop... I'm not sure I can let go of it!)

 

the new necklace and earrings set that I love- 

AZ turquoise and tourmalated quartz beads 

on a funky sterling chain I made that can be worn at any length/style you want!

working through the rain!!

hello to all on another rainy spring day in new england-

a perfect day to get to work!!!

since we very recently got a new, super-duper-fantastic, goldendoodle puppy, 

sunny days have been largely been given to excursions and adventures with him 

(how fun is a new puppy!)- instead of to the studio,

 like all of my days were a couple months ago...

but these rainy days, albeit such a drag, 

are making my husband's veggie garden grow like crazy, 

our lawn an amazing shade of green 

and 

gets me working in the studio!!!

the newest work for spring/summer '09 is now available in the leiva etsy shop 

and there is much more to come!

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and always know what's new and happening in the studio!

here's to a rainy, work-filled spring! 

(just joking!- kinda!!)

   

montana agate slice necklace. one-of-a-kind and fabulous!

  

this is wallee- he's amazing!

artist lunch at river tavern!

 

i've been invited to participate in the 

local chester artist series at river tavern!

come to river tavern in chester, ct 

on saturday, june 6th 

to see my newest collection for spring and summer

and enjoy an amazing three course lunch!

 beautiful handmade jewelry 

and outstanding handmade food- 

what a perfect combination!

make your reservation at 860.526.9417

i  hope to see you there!

almost mother's day!

mother's may be celebrated in just a week- 

but it's not too late to order your mom a beautiful 

necklace and earrings set from leiva!

found in my etsy shop,

the sets are 15% off and ship 2 day air for FREE!!!

(in the USA, through thursday may, 7th)

it's a great deal for you 

and even better for your mom-

who will love her beautiful, handmade, leiva jewelry!!

here's to mom!!!

mother's day!

mother's day is may 10th- don't forget!

from now until then i'm offering

15% off beautiful necklace and earring sets 

that you'll find in my Etsy shop! 

so easy, so pretty-

and such a perfect way to celebrate and give thanks to your awesome mom!!

hello spring!

april showers!

time to get to work- i've got to keep up with these lovelies!

hope this finds you well...!

bridal jewelry!

the cloud necklace... dreamy

it's spring!

 a time of love and celebration...

birds are singing-

flowers are springing from the earth-

and girls are planning fabulous weddings!

the new line of leiva bridal jewelry has arrived!

just in time to bejewel you on you big, wonderful day!

pearly necklaces, earrings and bracelets 

for the bride, 

her bridesmaids and mothers of the bride 

the pieces were created as sets, but many may be mixed and matched- and if you want any of them in 18k gold- i would be more than happy do that!

this introduction is just the beginning to a long, happy and expanding line of bridal jewelry.... 

so keep checking my Etsy shop for additions!

here's to love!

bridal show

my ladies strewn with pearls!

two days ago i displayed my brand new 

line of bridal jewelry 

at saybrook point inn during their annual wedding tasting. 

twice a year, couples that have booked their weddings at the inn come to sample wonderful food and drink and take a look at what the invited vendors have to offer... 

it was a fun afternoon and i got a chance to connect with some very nice brides-to-be! 

hopefully some of them will be wearing my lovelies on their big day!!

pearls!!

it's wedding season!

this morning i'm at the bench doing some designing and i'm loving it! 

this, making brand new work, is my favorite part!! sure, it takes a while and ideas have to be worked up, then re-worked, then finalized into the beauties that will ultimately be released out into the world, but really, this is what it's all about!!

what i'm working on right now with all of these sweet pearls is 

a new line of  beautifully feminine, unique and reasonably priced 

bridal jewelry!

right now i'm in earring mode and i really like what i've come up with so far. white pearls, pink pearls, aquamarine and rose quartz are all included in these designs and they sure are pretty!

i've been invited to participate in a wedding showcase at the Saybrook Point Inn in Old Saybrook, CT for couples who are planning to have their weddings there. On March 22 they will come through to taste their menus and meet some special vendors (like me!) where i'll be offering all of my new pieces to view, try and order for their special day!

in a couple days i'll post some images of finished work and add them to my Etsy shop, but for now, i'm working away and excited about the next piece!

love is in the air!

ps. that super-cool neck adornment i'm wearing is my newest, favorite find from whosiepie!  go check out her fabulous clothing!!