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

 

Upcoming Events in Key West and Baltimore!!

Just some reminders about events in both cities!

Baltimore-

I will be bringing my jewelry (along with some champagne and goodies) to the Sassanova Harbor East Shopping Night on December 10th, from 5-9! Stop by to check out their fabulous shoes, accessories, and clothing, and maybe pick up a stocking stuffer from The Gilded Peach!

The following night, come visit me at Babe Boutique in Federal Hill, where I will be showing my jewelry and participating in Moonlight Madness! December 11th, from 8-12, with progressive discounts throughout the evening- always a fun night for shoppers and revelers alike!

Key West-

December 14th, 5:30-9:30, Upstairs at Louie's Backyard! Get your holiday shopping out of  the way, all in one place! A handful of Key West boutiques and jewelry designers will be selling their fabulous wares in the beautiful upstairs overlooking the water. Come for the jewels, stay for the martinis!

Hope to see you all at one of these events- HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Key West Garden Club Plant Sale and Art Show

This weekend I will be participating in the Key West Garden Club Plant Sale and Art Show at the West Martello Tower! Come on out to pick up some new flora for your abode, maybe grab some fresh herbs, and check out all the local artists who participate! I will be there with loads of new art magnets, including my new Redoute and Renard series! 10am-3pm both days, at Higg's beach! The weather promises to be lovely!!

New and Improved Gilded Peach

All kinds of new happenings at The Gilded Peach! Following our little setback in September,  I have been working very hard to get the shop back into a presentable state, and get the web presence back to what it once was. While I have made lots of new jewelry for the new space, I also recently branched out into making art magnets from my oh-so-popular bottle cap necklace designs, and I am selling them solo or as sets of 4. Many more designs are coming- they are fairly labor-intensive on the design side, so please bear with me! Also, in my physical space, i have taken in a couple new artists; Alicia E. Renner, an incredibly gifted photographer and visual artist, and a local artisan going by the name of Tann Mann, who creates earthy, simple designs from natural jaspers and corals. They have helped to make my gallery even more full and beautiful!

    Also, in other news, my new website is only a week or so away from launching, which will take me off of Etsy and into a whole new level of e-commerce. You can check out the site-in-progress here, but please note that the site is not active yet.

   Upcoming events- I will be doing another show at Louie's Backyard later this month, with the date to be announced! (I believe its the 21rst but not 100% sure). I will post on that as soon as I know, probably early this week. ALSO, I will be at Sassanova in Harbor East for the Harbor East Holiday Shopping Days event on Thursday, December 10th from 5-9, so come shop at those fabulous shops and enjoy deals and refreshments! Then, if you're still not satiated, the next night is Moonlight Madness in Federal Hill, and I will have my jewels at Le Petit Cochon, 1030 S. Charles St (and yes, they are still open- I know there has been a lot of confusion!) December 11th, 8-midnight!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope to see all of you soon!

Fun New Stuff on Etsy!!

Hey all! Just an update about all the cool new stuff on Etsy! I have been trying to upload almost every day, so keep checking back. Also, I am debuting my new line of dessert-themed colortile pendants, starting with these cupcakes! And, for the month of August, Shipping on the new cupcakes is FREE!!!! So stop by the Etsy site and check them out. Also, in September, we have two events- the Federal Hill Shop Crawl on Thursday, September 10th- where you can purchase Gilded Peach jewelry at Le Petite Cochon (1030 S. Charles St, right next to my old location), and our trunk show at the fabulous Sassanova in Harbor East, on Sunday, September 20th!!

Lots of good stuff going on- Hope everyone is having a great summer!!

Gilded Peach at Louie's Backyard Upstairs!

Louie's Backyard Saturday June 27th!

Martinis, Makeup and Gilded Peach Jewels!

Come join us Saturday fro 4-5:30 at Louie's Backyard's Upstairs Deck Bar for a fun event involving yummy martinis, Eco-friendly Arbonne Spa products on display, and fabulous designs from The Gilded Peach and Peachy Keen! I will be bringing all kinds of new goodies, so please stop by for some socializing, $5 Island Cosmopolitans, and as always, the fabulous view of the Atlantic! For anyone who doesn't know, Louie's Backyard is located at 700 Waddell Avenue, and is a fabulous place for cocktails and conversation in a beautiful Key West setting. Come for the Martini's, stay for the sunset! Hope to see you there!

C O L O R T I L E Pendants NOW on Etsy! Plus PRIDEFEST street fair this weekend!

Hell all! I have just updated  the Etsy site with about a dozen of my new C O L O R T I L E pendants, which I have been making for few months now but took me forever to have enough to get up on the website, because they sell so quickly! So please check them out. There will be more soon, but right now I am busy making lots of Key West-themed Pride jewelry for Pridefest 2009, which is going on right now in Key West. I will have a booth at the street fair on Friday and Saturday, so if you're in Key West please stop by and bring me a drink! Cause its gonna be HOT!!

May's Full Moon HOWL and MOTHER'S DAY!!

 
This Saturday is the Full Moon HOWL gallery and café stroll
on upper Duval! Shops, bars, restaurants and
entertainment venues will be open 6 to 9 p.m. with
food and drink specials, music, hospitality, arts and entertainment,
and perhaps some special deals!
 
The upper Duval neighborhood of small unique shops, cozy bars and
lavish restaurants opens their doors for the full moon! Grab a drink and a mother's day gift!

This month, in lieu of a locals discount, The Gilded Peach will
be donating 15% of our sales during the HOWL
to the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
 I hope to sell enough to become a corporate sponsor! And
as always there will be bubbles and yummy treats!


Also this month, The SoDu Gallery at 1100 Duval
celebrates two major events:
 the popular Second Annual Woman’s Hand Juried show
of women’s art, AND the gallery’s
 move two doors down the street to 1102 Duval, right next to
The Gilded Peach! 
Join the SoDu artists in their new space for the champagne
 and chocolate reception for some of the most creative
women artists in the keys.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!