New designs...

I'm always trying to add something fresh and new to my website so here are a few new pieces that I've been working on lately.  Both are available in gold or silver in necklaces or earrings. Enjoy!
cheers!
diane

Be In Style blog

I was recently contacted by the creative people behind the Pocketchange shopping blog and their series of "Be..." blogs. It's a cooperative group of like-minded people who have a penchant for fashion, style, & good deals. They wanted to feature Tasty Jewelry and of course I said yes!

Click on the photo below for the link to the blog post for Tasty Jewelry:



Their whole series of blogs are fantastic and feature posts about men's & women's fashion, home, pets, children, eco-friendly products, the outdoors and even electronics! Check them out here.

cheers!
xo diane

New limited edition jewelry!!!

As I've been going though my supplies I am constantly being inspired by what I have laying about. I have no way to control when I get a new idea so when I do I feel compelled to see them into fruition.

So here are the latest designs that I've added to my new Limited Edition page on my website.













For more information or to purchase any of these items go to tastyjewelry.com. Be sure to hurry because once they are gone that's it! :)

cheers!
diane

2011 starts...

Holiday Artist's Market

The hustle and bustle of the Holiday season is upon us so why not make it easier on yourself & stop by the Holiday Artist's Market this weekend? Conveniently located in the heart of South Congress at Guero's Taco Bar and open from 11am - 7pm both Saturday & Sunday.

Get your last minute gifts bought by shopping local and hand made!

Tasty Jewelry Trunk Show

December is local artists month at Adelante Boutique and I'm going to be showcasing my latest designs during a trunk show Friday Dec 3rd & Saturday Dec 4th from 10am - 5pm.

On Wednesday Dec 1st you can mix & mingle with the artists participating at a special Holiday Soirée! The event will be sponsored by Jewell magazine and benefits the Capital Area Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate. If you do you will receive an Adelante tote bag & be entered into their raffle.

So come out and support your local artists & Tasty Jewelry next week!!!



cheers!
xo diane

Austin Fashion Week

It's here again! Austin Fashion Week and it's going to be bad ass.

Be sure to vote for Tasty Jewelry as your favorite designer by clicking here.

Something new this year; the designers have been put into "Mash Up" groups consisting of randomly selected designers brought together to create one look. Our team "Maison de Noir" submitted our photo for consideration and the actual photograph will then be sold during the Kick Off event this Saturday, August 14th with the proceeds going to Dress for Success. That same look will then be presented on a runway during a fashion show!

You may vote for our photo by clicking on the image below.



designer: Louise Black
photographer: Julian Humphries
hair: Rachael Dunn
make up: Rochelle Rae
hat: Lana Chu Collection
jewelry: Tasty Jewelry
model: Lauren Real

There will be events held all around town in participating boutiques and salons featuring designers from different categories. Be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, August 16th for my special Tasty Jewelry event presented by Betty Lash:



We might not be New York, but Austin has a very talented group of designers that are looking forward to presenting their points of view to the community next week. Hope to see you around town!

cheers!
diane

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Come out this Saturday May 1st to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where Tasty Jewelry will be one of the featured artisans. I'll have some fantastic new jewelry including wonderful gifts for Mother's Day!



I hope to see you there!

cheers!
xo diane

working on something new...

I've had this idea for quite some time and now I've found the perfect medium to make it happen. I like to use my original art on different forms which I can then turn into jewelry. Being able to express myself creatively is something that I've felt driven to do my entire life.

So here are some photos of my newest endeavor...you'll have to wait and see what they become. Do you think you can guess what they'll be?



close up:



So be on the lookout in days to come for the finished product. :)

cheers!
xo diane

limited edition item #3

Limited edition antique brass filigree ring with mini rose accent. Delicate ring form is open in the back to allow fit for most fingers. Available in 18 different colors: $10 each. Only 10 available! Click on the image to be taken to the website.



colors available:



cheers!
xo diane

NEW copper jewelry

I've just listed some new contemporary copper jewelry on www.tastyjewelry.com! Here are some examples of the goodies:

chain chandelier earrings $26:



chain drop earrings $22:



fringe tassel necklace $40:



Check them out!

cheers!
xo diane

Tasty Jewelry in Charlotte, NC

If you live in the Charlotte, NC area make some time to see the latest in contemporary jewelry & hair accessories by Tasty Jewelry at this fantastic trunk show hosted by Nolen Kitchen and Parts & Labour from Austin, TX.

Details below:



cheers!
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

Le Garage Sale This Weekend

Come & join Tasty Jewelry in addition to many other boutiques & designers during Le Garage Sale this weekend at the Palmer Events Center. I will be showcasing new designs as well as featuring sale jewelry too!



Hope to see you there!!!

cheers!
xo diane

Tasty Jewelry Trunk show at Adelante Boutique

Mark you calendars! I will be having a trunk show at Adelante Boutique on Decemember 4th & 5th. Here are the details:



If you are in the Austin area this is a fantastic time to come see some one-of-a-kind pieces that I won't have anywhere else. It's a great time to pick up unique and wonderful gifts for the holidays. I hope to see you there!

cheers!
xo diane

hammering again.....

These hoop earrings are so popular that I give my right arm a good work out almost every week! I will do 24 pairs today to start with and that doesn't include the regular jewelry that I will be making later. You know to just put down the hammer and step away when your hand starts going numb....

Here they are in their holding bowl:



And then hammered with much love. Its truly a great way to get out my frustrations too...



You can find these little beauties finished in 4 different sizes on my website here.

cheers!
xo diane

Shop 787

I am going to be participating in this wonderful event partnering with Adelante Boutique to showcase my jewelry in front of her amazing Curb Service Airstream trailer.



Here's what the website has to say about the event:

Shop787 is almost here! This Sunday, November 8, Shop787 is the ultimate event to help you kick-start the shopping season. Over 50 local boutiques, designers, and more will have the best they have to offer all in one place!

Mosaic at Mueller will be bustling with holiday shoppers looking for gifts for all ages. Don’t forget the food court and complimentary beverages from Tito’s, Sweet Leaf Tea, Brown Distributing and more. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the Dell Children’s Hospital and all attendees are encouraged to bring a children’s book to donate to the Child Life Program at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Don’t spend another day worrying about satisfying your gift list. Head out this weekend to Shop787 for one stop and dozens of possibilities. Discounted, advance tickets (just $5 and includes all your drinks!) are on sale now.

I'll be showcasing lots of new designs with everything under $60. So I hope to see you there, it should be a wonderful event!

cheers!
xo diane

what i'm working on today....

I just thought I'd share some pictures of what I'm working on right now. I often forget to just take a few snaps as I'm working, so here I am in my studio today coming up with new shapes.



I'm listening to 80's music via the "Duran Duran" station on last.fm today. I really love 80's music; the good electronic stuff like ABC, The Human League, Berlin, Alphaville etc. certainly never the hair bands (like Poison etc...blech!) I mean, I sit here anywhere between 9 - 13 hours so I need something to keep me going. These songs are completely taking me back to high school & college. When times were certainly easier & I had hopes & dreams for my future.



I'll try to remember to post more pics of my daily goings-on. I do so much that I should just start snapping all the different facets of what I do in a week. I think most people would be surprised at just how many hats a small business owner wears. Crazy.

Well, gotta get back to my music, uh, I mean work....

cheers!
xo diane

Booth set up

After all of that crazy work last week to get my new booth displays made I thought I might share some pictures with you.

Here's the whole thing set up in my living room as I was working on it.



I really didn't have to change anything when I got outside. I was a bit worried that some of the displays might be a bit light and would blow over in the wind, but with a little clear packing tape strategically placed, I didn't have any problems at all.



I made the table cloth myself out of some white vinyl. It worked out perfectly and I think gives the whole table a clean & professional look. All the other displays I made myself and just gave them an updated look with some white lacquer.

I think the effort was well worth it. I really enjoyed challenging myself, yet again, to keep updating and making Tasty Jewelry bigger and better than ever.

cheers!
xo diane

Red Carpet

So what do you wear for your first red carpet experience? Well, I decided to go vintage and try on a dress that I hadn't worn in about 7 years. Lo and behold, it fit! Its a Givenchy inspired "little black dress" that I accented with a black leather obi style belt. My purse was a vintage silver clutch which held the essentials; iPhone, lipstick, money & emergency granola bar in case I got hungry. :)

Here's a closer shot of Rob, Aimee and I:


We weren't really sure who the press was stopping to interview. It seemed sort of random so I thought maybe they'd grab me, but I wasn't so lucky.

The Austin Fashion Awards show was great. There were so many people there it was electric! Alpha Rev started the show while people were getting seated. Jenny Hart was the charming emcee of the evening, making everyone feel welcome with a lovely sense of humor too. The Soldier Thread & Ume both played live during 4 different designers' fashion shows and The Octopus Project closed out the night.

We had a great time chatting and meeting people that I feel like I could do that every week! I am going to miss having so many social events to attend.

A big thanks to Matt Swinney of Launch 787 for putting together this whole beautiful week. He and his support team did an amazing job. And kudos to Austin for being so stylish!