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our most loved design the men’s cuff

December 8, 2017 by Lisa Lehmann

It was years ago actually. I had newly discovered metalsmithing. I was passionate about my hammer, and still dating my torch. I wanted to make something for my husband. But as many of us know, guys and jewelry. It’s a tough combo. What will he like? What will he wear?

I started playing with the metal. I also had a newly purchased set of metal stamps. I could actually put a message in the metal! To completely date myself…hardly anyone was stamping at this time. It was still very new. I know…right? You can hardly imagine!

They are the velveteen rabbit of bracelets.

The men’s cuff was born.

In the studio – meet Emma

September 7, 2017 by Lisa Lehmann

Hi friends! It has been awhile, hasn’t it? Oh, how I have missed you. I decided it’s time to take back this blog of mine and start writing again.

Studio Jewel is celebrating 15 years in business this year!!!

The question is where do we begin? Let’s get bare bones a bit. A little behind the scenes. Studio Jewel has grown so much. We are celebrating 15 years in business this year. FIFTEEN! That’s huge! Some of you have been with me from the beginning…oh the changes!

One of the best parts? Our team is growing. We are small. But mighty! I want you to get to know them too because they are ridiculously talented! [Read more…] about In the studio – meet Emma

I make stuff. how dare I say I’m a goldsmith.

February 16, 2016 by Lisa Lehmann

I may not actually SAY that, but often times I FEEL that.

“Lisa, what do you do?”

“Oh, you know…I make stuff.” It doesn’t always appear so glamorous in my mind. Or, to go the opposite, I might daringly say, “I’m a goldsmith.” But that sounds pretentious and I find myself backing down immediately, as I did in the Sprint store last night. Which turns into belittling what I do with “ha ha ha, pound on metal, play with fire…yada yada yada.” Why do I do that?

But instead of psychoanalyzing myself. And trust me. I do. I thought I would show you some of the fruits of my labor from the last few weeks. Because…you know…”I make stuff.”

Enjoy the tour.

AND… if you like to see more “behind the scenes” or “in process photos” I Instagram and now I’m having a blast with SnapChat. We should like totally follow each other. *insert vocal fry*

xooxo, lisa

Tween fashion for girls. Top 10 fashion needs for back to school.

September 16, 2014 by Lisa Lehmann

Tween fashion. Yes, tween is a word.

And….it is defined as such from the urban dictionary…

Tween: a girl ages about 9-14…too old for toys, but too young for boys.

Very easy to market to, will usually follow any fashion trend set for them, will most likely go through the phase of ‘finding themselves’ as they ‘grow up’.

(Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen’s main fanbase are all tweens.)

Comforting? Not so much. But take courage. I’m here to help. If you have a tween daughter I feel your pain. This in-between stage is brutal. They want to shop juniors, but it doesn’t quite fit. They want bras…but they don’t quite need them. Too short. Too tight. Too grown up.

But wait. It really doesn’t need to be that bad. I have three daughters. Two have successfully passed through this phase…fashionably. And daughter number three…well, she is not just going to pass through it. She is going to leave a mark. Little Miss. “T” has suggestions for girls on what’s trending…what you must have for fall…and how to pull it together. I don’t dress this one. I guide her. Seriously.

Tahlia’s “must have” list for fall fashion.

Converse.
Denim vests.
Colored denim.
Lace.
Boots.
Accessories.
Cardigans.
T-shirts to layer.
Denim shirts (are you sensing the denim trend?)
Outrageous fun flats.

I don’t know if you know…but Tahlia was chosen to be a Discovery Girl, for Discovery Girl magazine. I’ll have to tell you this story someday. Anyway…she needed to choose an outfit for her profile shoot for her magazine spread. This is the outfit she chose. Why? Because she loves boots and she loves dresses. I love that it’s kind of girly with an edge.

(dress H&M / boots Target / cardigan – hand me down / jewelry MudLove and StudioJewel)

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Determined to find red jeans – not easy when she doesn’t quite fit in juniors…yet. But alas, these she loves. Cuffed for early fall. Tucked in boots when the weather gets cooler. Paired with a little lace for softness and denim for contrast. And don’t forget a touch of leopard. Rawr. And really…what is it with the jumping photos? Ok, she does look kinda cute…right?

(red jeans – Macy’s kids / lace shirt – Target / denim button down – Platos Closet / leopard flats – Payless)

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T loves color. It suits her. And since we were on the hunt for colored jeans, these also made her “pahleeeeese” list. Paired with stripes…still hot this season…AND sparkly converse…it’s a win! And more jumping….of course…

(purple denim – Old Navy / striped shirt – Old Navy / grey cardi – Old Navy / sparkly converse – Kohl’s)

Last but not least, a basic denim outfit. cute jeans – again, rolled for fall – tucked in boots for cooler weather. A lightweight printed blouse – because layering is key. And this absolutely-I-love-it-with-all-my-heart daisy light denim vest. S’cute.

(jeans – Target / floral blouse – Old Navy / vest – Tilly’s / sandals – Payless)

I think this gives you some very good options for your tween. Shoot, I might even steal some of her ideas! Just remember, it’s ok for your little girls to look like…well…little girls! They will be forced into grown up land WAY too soon anyway. Help them find their style while maintaining their youth.

And if they don’t read Discovery Girls magazine, they should. Real girls. Real issues. Acting their age. I can’t brag enough. Tahlia will be in the upcoming February/March issue…I think. I will totally keep you posted.

But until then…happy shopping. And remember…hormones are fun! Lol.

xooxoxooxox

lisa

It’s CHRISTMAS! In July. My biggest sale of the year!

July 14, 2014 by Lisa Lehmann

Hey friends!

Yup it’s Monday. Yup I’m blogging on a Monday. Yup I’m talking about my jewelry.

But…

This is all about you! My Christmas in July sale is active NOW! It’s my biggest sale of the year. Everything is 25% off in my Etsy shop until Friday, July 18! You don’t have to do a thing…except click HERE!

There will be items added all week. Many are ‘ready to ship’ and when they are gone….they are gone!

So go ahead, it’s hot outside and you deserve a lil sometin’ sometin’! Agreed?

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