Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 and we love it! It's such a warm and happy color and one that instantly imbues a fresh, clean feel with a hint of romance. Pantone Color Institute Executive Director...
Toho round seed beads, especially in size 11/0, are an incredibly versatile little bead. They can easily be used for bead weaving, bead loom, bead embroidery, stringing, memory wire projects, and more. If you want to look for some design...
If you are looking for something happy and cheerful, look no further than a rainbow. There is something magical about rainbows, even to adults. They conjure images of magic and mystery, beauty that appears out of nowhere and only last...
It’s getting to be that time of year! It’s already towards the end of May and the weather is warming up. Soon it will be time for beach picnics and summer parties. If you want to get in the summer...
Choosing a color palette can be one of the more challenging aspects of jewelry design—it can also be one of the most fun! We all get stumped from time-to-time though, and that is when it helps to know a little...
In previous blog posts we have found color inspiration in flowers, vintage labels, and the work of William Morris. Now we take a trip to Paris and gain inspiration from three lovely pieces of work on display at the Musee D'Orsay...
William Morris was many things: a writer, poet, artist, activist, and more. He was an English designer largely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement in England during the late 19th century. His designs translated beautifully to textiles, wallpaper, furniture, and decorative...
Fall is a special time of year. It feels like a time of love and warmth, when the days get a little cooler and darker and when we spend more time snuggled close to the ones we love. The leaves...
I am always looking for color inspiration for my jewelry designs. In a previous blog post I wrote about finding inspiration on my morning walks in the flowers and trees that I see along the way. For this color inspiration...
