Big News!

Good morning!


I have big news to report from the non-Etsy world! I got a real-life, big girl job as a design engineer! : ) That means that in the next couple of weeks, I'll be apartment-hunting, moving, starting my new job, and getting settled in (probably) central Connecticut. I'm super excited to have a job that uses my college degree, to move out of my parents house for hopefully the last time, and to be able to have an apartment all to myself to decorate however I want. I do secretly want it to look exactly like my last apartment though... That place was really perfect.


In the meantime, I'll keep updating my shop until I go. I finished my first custom order and it came out SO adorable! I'm tempted to make it a regular piece in my shop. It's for my friend Allison, and I called it the Dewbird Necklace, because she called me Dewbird a lot. :' ) Here it is:

I also have my first super big ring in the shop, The Ostentatious Ring in Walnut and Olive. I have this ring in walnut and bright yellow, and I LOVE it! It's so bold and fun!

And finally, I have another create-your-own type listing, for the One Love Ring in White. I thought it would be an easier way to custom order this ring with your choice of heart color and adjustable band. I really love all the color choices!

Thanks for reading and checking out my goods! : )

- Christina

It's Not a Circle...?

Hellooo.

I added my newest, most favoritest piece to the shop today!

Feather Leaf Brooch - One of a Kind

I think I love it so much because: 1. It's a great combination of colors, and 2. It's not a circle! I'm trying to make less circular things without getting a jigsaw involved, and it's tricky. I found that illustration board is a good alternative to wood though. It's still tricky to shape, but it's a lot easier than wood because I can use my trusty X-acto knife. I wouldn't be able to function without that thing.

So I mentioned in my last post that I'm working on a custom order for a friend. I've since restarted that custom piece because... well... I'm a very impatient resiner. I like to use a lot of resin at once to speed up the process, and sometimes it ends up spilling all over the edges of whatever it is that I'm resining. Bad news, big time. Of my last batch of three things, the brooch above was the only thing that made it out alive. I'm hoping I'll learn my lesson eventually... 

In other, non-Etsy news, I invested in a killer black blazer (suit jacket, not giant SUV) the other day. It fits like a freakin' dream and I can dress it up or down, so I'll be getting a lot of mileage out of it. I wore it to an interview for a job that I'm fairly decently under-qualified for on Tuesday and I felt like I owned the place. Or something powerful-feeling like that. And I think it paid off, because they seemed to like me! (Let's hope they liked me enough to offer me a job, right?)

Enjoy your Thursday, and the new moon tonight! (Not a Twilight reference, there's an actual new moon tonight...)

- Christina

Next On The Agenda...

Well, next on the agenda is to find a "real" job, but until I can make that happen, I'm rollin' out new products! I've been working on hair pins, because... I love hair pins. I wear them every day and I lose roughly 1-5 a week. These ones don't blend into the carpet though! They're super pretty. Here's my first pair: (Isn't it exciting getting to preview everything before it goes up for sale in the shop?)

These ones are my favorites. Most of the images that I use in my pieces come from design magazine advertisements. There are about 20 of them for every story in a design magazine, so... lucky me.

It's a good day to stay inside and make masterpieces. It's crazy windy out there and it looks like the sky might open up at any second. I hope it does - it's still hot out!

Enjoy your last (already!) day of September, dears!

- Christina

New Things!

Morning!


I added a bunch of new clay things to the shop this week! Take a look and let me know what you think! www.deweychristina.etsy.com


I'm also working on a custom One Love Pendant listing, so you can build your own pendant. (Well, you choose the color, I build it for you...) Here's a color preview. You're seeing it first!

I hope this will give me a chance to find out what colors people are in to so I don't keep making things that don't sell... I love making jewelry, but ultimately, I want to sell it. I need to pay my car insurance, folks!

I worked with a wonderful new customer over the weekend helping her to pick out colors for her One Love Necklace, and I shipped it off to Canada yesterday. I can't wait for her to get it! And I'm working on a custom pendant for a friend that may turn into a regular shop item if she's ok with that... : )

In other news, I'm having one of those days where everything smells awful. My house, my cat, my coffee, it all smells like wet dog. And I don't own a dog! This happens to me every so often. Sometimes it's a good smell though, like orange-scented cleaner or oatmeal cookies. In an attempt to surround myself in a good smell today, I covered myself in sunblock. I LOVE the smell of sunblock, because it's synonymous with summertime and the beach. And speaking of summertime, this has been one of the warmest Septembers I can remember. Maybe it will stay warm through the winter...? (hopehopehope)

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

- Christina

Some Random Thoughts

Today I went to a driving range with my boyfriend to hit some golf balls. Once he taught me what the hell I was doing, I was pretty good. I think I could be good at golf if I had some sweet saddle shoes and any patience. I saw a picture of Ellen DeGeneres wearing saddle shoes on her talk show, and now I want some, preferably tan and navy blue. I never would have imagined myself saying that when I was seven years old. Saddle shoes were forced upon me for years.


As I was driving home today, I suddenly started craving kielbasa and grilled green apples in a maple vinaigrette. I've never had it, and I'm not sure it's an actual dish, but it sounds delicious.


I also remembered a random childhood moment, where my brother and I were standing in front of the toilet laughing hysterically as we flushed the male members of my dollhouse family, one by one. My mom heard the multiple flushes combined with the giggles and stopped us before we sacrificed Grandpa though.


The end.


- Christina

Bright Pink Earrings and Sad Lonely Cheese

So... I think I've found my new favorite things to make:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57199514/cotton-candy-earrings

These earrings came out better than I expected, and the photos show the detail really well. I was almost tempted to just keep this pair... I don't do bright pink very often, but I'd do these! I'm going to make some more in different color combinations because I freakin' love them.

Also, I've been poking around on Etsy looking for Christmas gifts already. I'm going to have to give this to someone, but I don't know who yet.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56724995/the-cheese-stands-alone

Oh man... It's just too funny. Such sad, adorable cheese.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

- Christina

New Ring Collection!

Goooood morning!


I'm in the midst of a new ring collection. The first couple are up on Etsy, so take a looksies!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56740449/clay-heart-ring-walnut-and-light-pink

The Protons and Electrons Ring came to me as a vision as I was falling asleep, complete with colorway and clay sizes. That's right, folks, I'm having visions now. Look the eff out! ; )

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56916746/protons-and-electrons-ring

In non-Etsy news, you should all have a listen to Paula Fuga. She's a Hawaiian singer who opened for Jack Johnson on his To The Sea tour and she's diviiine. She has such a beautiful voice, and I highly recommend the song "Country Road", which is a duet with Jack. It's my favorite song of the moment!

And now I'm off to ship a ring to Australia! Happy Tuesday!

- Christina

Long Time No... Stuff.

I haven't written anything in a while, because things have been like this lately:

More to come soon though! Thanks for hangin' in there!

- Christina

It's Really September

Hey, peeps! I hope everyone had a happy Labor Day weekend!


So I last wrote about how excited I was for NYC, right? Well... I learned a very important lesson this weekend and I'd like to share it with you: Never ever ever go to New York City during a holiday weekend. Shit. I couldn't believe the sheer volume of people there. I knew it would be busy, but good God, it was stifling. We went to the Empire State Building and then got lunch and called it a day. The best part of the weekend was getting Taco Bell for dinner that night and eating in bed while we watched Swamp People on the History Channel. 


In Etsy news, I've added some new things to the shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeweyChristina, including this autumny ring:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55601382/autumn-trees-collage-ring

And two super adorable brooches:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55493803/apple-tree-collage-brooch-pin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55728692/rain-cloud-collage-brooch-pin

Let me know what you think of them!

- Christina

Waiting on a Hurricane...

I'm pretty sure this hurricane is going to end up being nothing more than a windy rain shower. As long as I see some lawn ornaments or small woodland creatures flying, I'll be happy... hehehe.


Anyway, I'm pretty pumped about the weekend, because I'm going to New York City on Sunday! It was a birthday promise from the boyfriend back in January (when it's too cold to have fun), so he's making good on it. I planned out what I think will be the best trip ever, including stops at the top of the Empire State Building (which I keep calling the Eiffel Tower by accident), Central Park, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, maybe the Guggenheim (Eugooglyheim), and Magnolia Bakery for a German chocolate cupcake with caramel pecan coconut icing. Todd might have fun too, but I made sure this trip is really just for me. We wanted to go to Nat Sherman's to enjoy a fine cigar in their three-floor walk-in humidor, but they're not open on Sundays! Maybe we'll have to go back another day...


Also this weekend I'll have some new things listed in ye olde Etsy shoppe. http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeweyChristina I just listed version 2.0 of some earrings that sold out.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55425183/yacht-club-stripes-earrings-plum-and

The photos came out pretty good I think, in spite of the clouds. It's kind of cool to see how my photos and even products have evolved since I first opened shop. Everything's getting more refined. Initially, my pieces were all over the place, but I think I've developed a more cohesive style since then. Hopefully I'm not the only one who thinks that...

I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend and enjoy your time off from work.

- Christina

I Heart Collaging!

Happy hot Wednesday! The high today is 99... oi. Hopefully this heat will help my resin dry faster. I'm working on a new batch of brooches and earrings, and they're coming out SO good! I've been doing more collage work lately and it's really therapeutic. I used to cut pictures out of magazines (and textbooks...) and reassemble them into collages all the time when I was little. They make for quirky, unique art pieces. 


Here's my first sellable brooch, which is already in my Etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeweyChristina

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54465133/little-house-collage-brooch

The layered paper gives it an interesting texture underneath the resin.

Brooches are definitely making a comeback, and it's a good thing too - you can pin that shit on anything. It's an easy way to perk up an outfit and it won't get in your way. I should have more collage pieces in my shop by this coming weekend, so make sure to check back there in a few days!

Enjoy your first day of September!

- Christina

Round House Jewelry on Etsy

Let's not waste any time today. Here's one of my new favorite Etsy artists, Round House Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/roundhousejewelry. She uses mostly leather and precious metal clay, but she combines them in simple, beautiful ways to create really unique pieces. Here are some of my favorites (though it's hard to choose!)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53969694/fine-silver-pmc-circular-charm-and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51996753/brilliant-blue-green-and-yellow-patina

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54742096/simple-fine-silver-rectangle-and-leather

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52073478/rainbow-copper-and-bronze-earrings-with?ref=v1_other_2

Really everything in her shop is to die for. She also sells her jewelry in a bunch of independent boutiques:

The Niblic - Chebeague Island, ME
Kennebec River Artisans - Hallowell, ME
Artitudes - West Newton, MA (Beware: This shop is closed until after Labor Day. Your 45-minute trek there will be fruitless until then...)
Twigs - East Falmouth, MA
Gigi & Me - Osterville, MA

Have a fantastic Tuesday!

- Christina

Friday!

Happy Friday! 


So, I have a bit of an update to yesterday's post. I wasn't able to find anything about the Eva Zeisel sugar bowl featured on Etsy. However, I did find out that Crate & Barrel carries a reproduction line of Zeisel's Century dinnerware (originally produced in 1952), including *drumroll* the Century sauce boat that I mentioned yesterday that I love.

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/specialty-serveware/classic-century-sauce-boat/s408581

I'll be saving up my Washingtons for this puppy, for sure.

I also want to share one of my favorite Etsy sellers with you: BonniesKnitting http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonniesknitting She makes ridiculously amazing hats, and I'm also saving up my farthings for one of her cloches. 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/41192795/cloche-hat-vintage-rose-harris-tweed

I have no idea how she makes these, and I think that's actually part of the appeal. I could never make this myself, so I'll just have to buy it from her. The woman's got talent. Period.

Anywho, have a wonderful weekend! : )

- Christina

A-say whaaat?!

Is this really an authentic Eva Zeisel piece (on Etsy?)? I've never seen her work in anything but pure white, and it looks more substantial and less delicate than her other work.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48923056/eva-zeisel-red-wing-town-and-country

I'm going to have to investigate this. If it's real, then it's a bargain and a half.

This is possibly my favorite Eva Zeisel piece. I saw it in person at the NY MoMA. It was shinier up close.

Here's a good site about Eva: http://www.evazeisel.org/who_is_eva_zeisel.html She's one of the few female designers of the 20th century that people have heard of. She made it!

Happy Thursday (the sun is finally out!)

- Christina

Tick tock...

Hey there! We're on day four of windy rain here near Boston... It's getting old, though it makes me feel less guilty about staying inside and being semi-lazy. 


I wanted to share this clock with you that I found on Etsy, made by seller CyberMoon.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54485167/australian-clock-or-upside-down-clock

I just thought it was clever. It's interesting how just flip-flopping all the numbers throws you off. He has a few different clocks that alter the established visual language of time, and I think it's a cool idea. Check out his Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CyberMoon

Have a happy Wednesday!

- Christina

Rain rain rain...

Good morning! It's pouring here near Boston... super yucky. It's one of those bad hair days no matter what you do. You know who's NOT having a bad hair day though? This lady. It's Stephanie Szostak from "Dinner For Schmucks" and she pretty much has the best haircut ever. It's super short in the back with longer curlies on the sides and I kind of want it...

Have a wonderful day!


- Christina

Hey there!

Welcome! 


Since this is my first posting, let me introduce myself. I'm Christina Dewey and I'm a freelance designer and jewelry-maker. I have my own little shop on Etsy, here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeweyChristina and you should definitely go browse a bit! (Warning: I'm going to be marketing myself ad nauseum, so please just patronize me). I like making jewelry because I've found that stores and boutiques seem to cater to a generic, suburban kind of style. I like things that are a bit different and unusual, and a lot of my jewelry is one-of-a-kind because I use found images and I can't remix a particular color of paint to save my life.


In addition to my job(s), I like crocheting rectangular-shaped things, going to the beach to get that salty dry feeling in my skin, making sarcastic remarks like I know what I'm talking about, hula hooping while reading a good book, and arguing with my boyfriend about how moose travel long distances (I say they sneak through suburban backyards in the dead of night; he claims they take the interstate).


Anywho, I hope to use this blog to share super fun things that I find and the occasional rambling rant about how great things would be if I ran the world. 


Thanks for reading, and if you stick with me, maybe we can be friends! : )


- Christina