The Gilded Peach in Key West

Gilded Peach at Sassanova Trunk Show November 27th

Updates

Well, it's been awhile. Since the closing of my Key West location in April, I haven't had as much time to be making jewelry as I used to, seeing as I now have a full-time job at a resort, and also work at the co-op Gallery of Key West, where I am artist member. But recently I have had some time and some creative energies, so there are about two dozen or so new pieces in the gallery, if you happen to be on Duval Street or are looking for a present! The gallery is located at 824, and is open from 10-7 every day. I work there on Wednesdays, if you have a repair  or are looking for something specific. Come on in!

   I have also not posted much new on the Etsy site, and I will explain that as well. I have been extremely discouraged lately from putting my work on public forums, as it seems someone(s), and I shall refrain from naming names, is duplicating my work with alarming accuracy almost as soon as I put it up, and selling it, both in a retail establishment and on Etsy. While it is generally understood in the jewelry-making community that sometimes artists can have similar styles, or be inspired by one another, this type of blatant copycat behavior, especially in an environment where I am well-known, is disgusting, and an insult to me as an artist. I got into making jewelry because I live to create and I love color and style- how can one call oneself an artist if one is simply ripping off (and riding the coattails of) another? That is all I will say about that, and I try daily to rise above it, but sometimes it just smacks me in the face.

ANYWAY, that being said, I have decided to put some photos in this post of my newest work, to invite you all to see what will be in store for you this holiday season, which is when I will be doing the majority of my uploading to the Etsy site. Also, I will be participating in the Marriott International Headquarters Holiday Craft Show on DECEMBER 1RST in Betheda, so those of you who have purchased there from me in the past, I look forward to seeing you again!!! Also, that week I am planning to have a TRUNK SHOW in Baltimore, but I have yet to determine the time/place, so keep watching this space!

Thank you all for your continued support- see you soon!!

xoxoxo