Did you know that the amazing women of Boulders own Firefly Handmade Markets are producing yet another fabulous market next weekend April 21 and 22 at Chautauqua Park in Boulder? This time in cooperation with the Makerie, (which is like a really awesome art camp for grown-ups. Very fun and cool). If you’re in Boulder, be sure to come check this market out. It’s juried and full of some of the Boulder areas very best artisans.

Luscious Metals will be there too–stop by and say hi and see all of our new pieces! Mention you saw this post and we’ll give you an extra 10% off of your purchase.

So….as I sit here fantasizing about green trees and blue skies, I thought I would post a little tribute to summer.

This cool shot of the Cherry Necklaces was taken by my ever so talented studio assistant, Amber Greene.

‘Eight Days and Counting.. Are You Ready?’ by mountainshadowdesign

CHRISTMAS BERRY . r… BeadBead $1.80	Candy Canes II – Me… SweetMomentsCa… $18.00	ON SALE – Recycled … looneyjoontees $4.50	Cardinal Archival p… amberalexander $20.00
Spellbound Ring nathaperkins $214.00	Wood Stretch Bracel… DevikaBox $13.00	2″ Letter and … VintageConfect… $15.00	Elf on the Shelf Do… pigswife $35.00
Amber Necklace Rust… PoleStar $38.00	Eco Friendly Access… Ayca $43.20	Linzer Hearts DarnGoodCookie $18.00	STELLA “….de… Lunica $45.00
Christmas doll outf… CarrotAtelier $19.90	1955 autograph book… ShoponSherman $12.00	Felted bowls – red … theYarnKitchen $20.00	15% Off Holiday Sal… bstrung $17.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Sites like Etsy and Smashing Darling are great because you can shop from your couch and the insite search engines allow you to be able to search for specifics.

These cool bird decals are only $18, from NOUWALL on Etsy

Holiday craft fairs feature unique, handmade goods and yummy artisan foods and lots of local products that you may not even know about until you meet their maker at a show. One of the cool things about buying straight from the artist is that you get to talk to them and find out the story behind the product. Pieces have more meaning if there’s a story to go with them, always.

WE LOVE FIREFLY! This is one of my very favorite shows ever and if you’re in the Boulder/Denver area, you need to stop in. It’s Etsy come to life.

Local little gift shops and specialty stores are also full of well curated little lovelies.

This is owner Dawn Spencer Hurwitz at DSH Perfumes in Boulder–one of my favorite places to spend money…

Purchasing services for gifts are also a fabulous way to keep your money in your economy. Spa gift certificates for things like facials, mani-pedi’s, makeup for a big party, massages, reflexology are always big hits, fitness (yoga or pilates classes), personal chef (freshly cooked dinners for a week etc) are also great gifts to give.

The genius behind Alchemy Mineral Blends, Sally and Bre. They do beautiful makeup for special occasions as well as sell their very own line of beautifully crafted mineral makeup in outstanding colors.

Join me in making the commitment this holiday season to spend money in a mindful, sustainable way.

So….that’s what were doing. Visit our Etsy shop and use coupon code cybermonday11 and save yourself a whopping 20% off of anything we sell there. Not only is that such a bargain, you don’t even have to worry about some mindless psychotic shopper spraying you with pepper spray to try and beat you to the front of the line.

Now quick–click this link, enter coupon code cybermonday11 and buy yourselves some presents. Coupon code is valid only in our etsy shop and is only valid November 28. Yay!

If you are a mother, have a mother, are becoming a mother or love the mother earth, this event is for you! I love this show and have been doing it for many years now (and may I mention that when I do shows, I have ever so many more pieces and styles than we have on the website) If you’re in the Boulder or Denver-ish areas, gather your girlfriends and come! You pay for a ticket which basically gets you into Rembrandt Yard (an amazing Pearl Street venue!!) and all the wine and delicious munchies and decadent desserts you could want and also the chance to shop from local artists and vendors. The food is always delicious, the shopping is always outstanding and a night out with your girl friends while supporting a wonderful local non-profit (Parenting Place). I mean really…It’s a win-win.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5-9pm
Boulder Colorado
Can’t wait to see you all there!

Go to www.myparentingplace.org to buy tickets now!

When I get interesting custom orders I always ask the customer what the story behind the order is. I find that most people are really open about what their pieces are for and I love that. I swear, half the time I get all misty eyed reading the stories because of the amazing symbolism the pieces are bound to have for their wearers. This story of 7 spellbound rings is no different.

“The story behind the rings? :

These rings are going to be given to the young women who are graduating from a leadership school called The Gate Master’s Commission. It’s a one year leadership school for ages 18-25 (and sometimes older). Why we think these students deserve rings? They’ve given all of their time and dedication to completing this intense year of character building and leadership training. It’s been a life changing year for the better for everyone! We (the staff of the school) chose the green stone because green represents grace and new beginnings. On the outside we engraved “Gate MC 2011″ and inside, we engraved each student’s name. We just believe that each one of these girls were given new beginnings this year, and definitely lots of grace”

“So that’s the story.. if you need anything else, let me know! I’m sure we’ll love them when we get them, since we love them SO much on the computer. Thank you, thank you!”

The next Firefly Market extravaganza will be in december at BMoCA, details to follow!