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

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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

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

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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.
  1. Converse.
  2. Denim vests.
  3. Colored denim.
  4. Lace.
  5. Boots.
  6. Accessories.
  7. Cardigans.
  8. T-shirts to layer.
  9. Denim shirts (are you sensing the denim trend?)
  10. 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!

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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?
Like this:

Or these:

Or maybe this?

Oh shoot, get ’em all!
Remember, no code needed. Sale until Friday. Limited quantities.

HO HO HO!
love you so, (see how I rhymed there?)
lisa

     little details 

  • yes, custom and personalized items are included
  • no, you cannot combine other offers
  • yes, when it’s gone it’s gone
  • no, this doesn’t count towards items already been purchased in my design que’

A tiny break. A big move. And something new.

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I’m blogging to let you know I won’t be blogging this week. It seems a bit silly actually. Like I should call it an “un-blog”. But that’s not really a word. Well maybe it is with the cool blogg-y people. I am not a cool blogg-y person. Wait. Is blogg-y a word? Do you see why I’m shouldn’t be blogging this week?

I have kids on spring break. I have a move to the my NEW studio. And a mind that is fried. Totally. Instead I will barrage you with photos of new pretties. In all the craziness I have still been productive 🙂

love you bunches…
lisa

here is a sneak preview of my space…and sweet Max finishing up the painting!

Find the right necklace for your neckline – fashion tip

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Necklaces. We love them. But sometimes choosing the right one can be perplexing. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut. Sometimes it’s easier to go without!

My general rule? Find what you love and wear it. However, that leaves many of us…shall we say…perplexed?. Often I find it easier to know the rule…follow the rule. That way, when my mind is not functioning on all power, I at least know I look pulled together. Somewhat. For me. At least. Awww…give me a break!

I had the privilege of giving some tips to my friend Galit Breen. She put all my tips together is this amazing article posted on allparenting.com! Instead of reinventing the wheel, I’m going to send you over there! And not just selfishly for MY info…but there is a wealth of parenting tips and tricks worth checking out!

So shoo!

Click the link. Read the article. Leave a comment. (bloggers love comments). And if you are so inclined – let me know your tips and tricks for accessorizing. Inquiring minds love to know. And remember…bloggers love comments. That doesn’t sound too needy does it? 🙂

xoxoxo
lisa