New bob pins online!

I've been making these bob pins for awhile, but somehow haven't found the time to add them to the website until now...

There are two sizes and they come in all sorts of luscious candy colors for only $10 per pair! Each one is hand made and features a Swarovski® crystal rhinestone accent.

The minis measure 1 1/4" long and are great for fine or short hair.



The regulars measure 1 7/8" long and are great for sprucing up your 'do or for when you are growing out those crazy bangs. You all know what I'm talking about...




cheers!
xo diane

Spring has sprung at www.tastyjewelry.com

It's been quite some time since I've updated the website, and now I have with lots of great graphics befitting the beautiful Spring & Summer seasons. I have a few new items that will be added soon so be on the lookout for those....



In the meantime, please head over to www.tastyjewelry.com to see what's new!

cheers!
xo diane

A Day to Remember...

Two years ago today I had a life-changing experience.



There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of my mother. The sound of her voice as she would ask me about my day at school, the way her handwriting looked on recipe cards or grocery lists, her ability to listen and give advice with such love and patience. So many things that could be put into thousands and thousands of words, but none of which would ever be able to express the amount of love and respect I have for her still...

I miss her dearly and know that she will live on in my memory of her forever.

I love you Mom....

xo Diane

SXSW Market

This is the 4th year that I've set up for SXSW and it's quite possibly the last. It has always been such a great experience and I don't think this year will be any different. I have organized yet another local artist's market at Guero's Taco Bar where there will be lots of wonderful handmade merchandise offered.

If you are in Austin during this amazing week please try to find some time to stop by and say hello!



cheers!
xo diane

Um....

Looks like someone is thoroughly enjoying the fruits of my labor...



That's Gunner, he's been enjoying my new chair more that I have this past week! (And no, you don't see a tail since he's a Manx, that's part of the breed...like a little black bear!)

cheers!
xo diane

Before & After...

Six years ago I bought this incredible orange vinyl chair from a resale shop in San Antonio and fell in love with it's unique shape and sleek design.




Well, after years of wear & tear the orange vinyl started ripping near the buttons and I felt it was really in need of a serious makeover. (You can see what I mean in the photo above.)

A few years ago on one of my many trips to Ikea I had found this incredible fabric which was whimsical, geometric and had a real vintage feel to it. I had planned on making something fabulous out of it, so until I was inspired it sat in a drawer waiting for the perfect project to emerge. This chair was that project!



My place has a Danish modern feel to it, and this fabric fit the bill...wonderfully.



The pattern is expressive without being obnoxious. The simple and clean line of the chair is what I feel really made this fabric work.



The project was not a small undertaking by any means...I had to remove all of the vinyl & bottom fabric then I sanded & refinished the legs & created fabric covered buttons. I've never taken any type of upholstery class, but seeing as I create things all day it was a pretty simple project to undertake. I have re-worked lots of furniture in the past and have been inspired & challenged by each and every project I've completed. I love every minute of it, knowing that I will be left with a super cute addition to my living room & knowing that I had a hand in creating it.

cheers!
xo diane