random // ryan gosling *sigh*

I'll post something more *meaningful* in a bit; until then, enjoy the best website ever: http://ryangoslingvspuppy.tumblr.com/.

handmade // photography jewelry

I've been lusting after photo pendants for months and even bought supplies to make my own (as I do some dabbling in jewelry-making), but my perfectionism dismissed the ones I made myself as amateur and I sold them as imperfect "sale" items on my jewelry shop on Etsy.  Instead, I took inspiration from an interview on Handmadeology with a top-selling Etsy photographer who mentioned she collaborates with another Etsy seller to make her photo jewelry.

www.beautyspot.etsy.com

So, I contacted one of my favorite jewelry sellers on Etsy, BeautySpot, to see if they'd be interested in helping me create some photo jewelry I'd be proud to peddle.  Lucky for me, they agreed, and the sample images they've sent me are JUST what I had in mind! Thank you, Polina!!
 
I'm also looking forward to collaborating with Heartworks by Lori after the holiday rush has died down; she is super sweet and has some really beautiful pieces!

www.heartworksbylori.etsy.com

Bass Player Live in Hollywood

This weekend I went to Bass Player Live with my boyfriend to check out some vendors and bass player clinics.  Mind you, I do not play the bass guitar, but I do play piano and I used to play the drums and once dabbled in some acoustic guitar, so the intrinsic value of a gathering of musicians was not lost on me.

I particularly enjoyed a one-hour clinic put on by Janek Gwizdala who definitely jammed his instruments but also had keen insight into the world of self-marketing, branding, and creating an environment for yourself that facilitates doing what you love for a living.  His book is coming out in the spring 2012; I think Z and I will be co-investing in a copy.  :)

Fun photo of Z (who DOES play the bass) gettin' down with his new favorite instrument.

random // climate change is REAL!

Super interesting Eco Etsy post about climate change skepticism (and ways to combat it with words!).  For example, did you know that hurricanes are getting stronger and more destructive as global warming occurs?  Skeptical Science says it much more articulately than I.  :)

Memorable Imagery :: from Halyssa Riggins

Anna Delores Photography is featured on Halyssa's blog this week; check it out!  :)

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