give this a Glanz

When a customer purchases a piece of my jewelry, it comes to them in a beautiful handmade box, made by Portland paper artist, Debra Glanz. I get so much great feedback about the "beautiful packaging" that I sometimes think people are buying my jewelry just to get the box!

Well, I may be putting myself out of business, but you can get just the box in Debra's etsy shop which is full of all kinds of unique boxes, just ready for something special.

bit boxes

medium boxes

tall boxes

book boxes

ring boxes

boxes with spiders...

wild and wacky boxes

and as long as we're talking gift giving, check out Debra's supply shop, Reminiscence Papers and pick up some great gift wrap, also designed by Debra.

Have fun with your gift giving this Holiday season!

(And for those in the Portland area, Debra is having her yearly studio sale this weekend along with several other artists! Check her blog for details... http://www.dglanz.com/wordpress/?page_id=19)

Matchmaker, matchmaker...

I recently finished a sweet little pair of earrings featuring Sonoran dendritic ryolite and thought I might like to accessorize the accessory...

So I began with a lovely piece of clothing from a much admired designer...

A linen jacket from Lois, of 13 Threads (check out the details!)

Then I thought I might like to add this vintage 1960's dress from Vera Vague to wear under Lois' jacket...

as well as these antique Edwardian shoes from Vera's collection, that fascinate me.

And from Dawn, of La Touchables, a beautiful little theater bag, lovingly pieced together from vintage and handwoven fabric.

Finally, I'd add a few of these lovely little square sterling bangles from jewelry designer, Su at Quercus Silver

Now all I need is a place to go...