Holiday Open House 2012!

This weekend I had my annual Roots & Wings Jewelry Holiday Open House!  I had a blast/worked my butt off for the last few weeks, crafting close to 100 pieces of jewelry and whipping our house into holiday shape.  I am happy to say it was a total success!  Many folks dropped by, mulled wine and hot cider was drunk, tasty treats were enjoyed (courtesy of my amazing mother), and jewelry found new homes.  Thanks to everyone who came and made it great!  Enjoy the photos friends.

[caption id="attachment_1704" align="aligncenter" width="529"] My awesome friends brought me beautiful flowers and champagne-too nice![/caption]

Chasing Light

My days have been busy and full of simple joys lately.  A blustery walk alone on the beach, foam skittering across the sand and seagulls hurtling overhead in the wind.  Cooking and eating simple wholesome meals.  And countless hours making jewelry, packaging up orders and writing thank you notes.  I have been super busy creating gifts for the holidays, and I am excited about the ways that my business continues to grow.

Working at home all day (alone for the moment while The Photographer is on a trip for work) I have had more time to grow and foster my appreciation for the small beauties in my daily life.  Light is something that I have always paid attention to; the way it shifts and changes throughout the day, the different qualities of light depending on the season, the shadows and shapes it creates.  This afternoon the sun came out between rain showers and the light streaming into my house was particularly beautiful...I was inspired by this post to snap a few photos and share them with you.  Enjoy! XO, Ashley

Barnacle Bags Giveaway Feature!

One of my favorite blogs these days is that of Lissa from Barnacle Bags.  Lissa lives in the San Juan Islands in WA and makes amazing bags for her Etsy shop.  On her blog she shares wonderful photos and tidbits about her home, work, creative process and life on a small island in the Northwest.  This week she's offering an amazing giveaway highlighting handmade gifts and featuring a pair of my earrings!  I'm so elated to be featured on one of my favorite blogs, especially in such a cool giveaway.  Be sure to check out her blog, and to enter to win the giveaway HERE.

Thanksgiving/Black Fri/Cyber Monday Sale!

I am offering a sale in my Etsy Shop this weekend in honor of the shopping extravaganza that is Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday.  From 11/22-11/26 take 15% off ALL jewelry in my shop by using the coupon code Holiday Sale 2012 at checkout.  Here's a sampling of some new creations available in my shop.  Thanks and Happy Turkey Day dears!

Recent Happenings...

Here are a few photos of what's been happening in the last week or so.  An awesome foggy beach walk with friends, a pancake-filled brunch gathering, and lots of lots of work, amongst other things.  Enjoy!