Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Time flies.

 



Has it really been that long since I was HERE? I guess I must have been having fun....no, really, I've been working......and worrying, probably too much!

I'm not complaining about the work. The worry....that's another story. I am a worrier, I am my own worst critic, I do make mountains out of molehills, and yes, I do think everything is worse than it usually is. I do have to exert myself sometimes relentlessly to see the positives beyond the dark forests of doubts that seem to grow like crazy weeds in my brain.

Where is the drawn line between "not giving up" and "it's not meant to be"? How do I know when destiny has something else in mind, or the universe is just testing how much I really want something? I tend to personalize all events and occurrences, which can be a heavy load at times when they are not what I expected, anticipated or wanted.

Struggling as an independent designer and single Mom, I wonder if I will ever get to a place where I can say "I've made it". I keep hoping and I keep working. I'm not giving up.




Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Today's PROMO SPECIALS at Mano Bello

  

I would love to see someone get to take advantage of this lovely pairing of bracelet cuff & necklace in chamois colored deerskin. These are both beautiful items and are marked down substantially for a promotional sale introduction to Mano Bello!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Coming up roses!

 New design
Sometimes while deep into the creative process of a certain line, the re making of various repeat items will sometimes evolve into a new idea, which becomes the next design.
Such happened here while carefully sculpting and stitching leather roses and flowers into various wrist cuffs, brooches and rings, it came to me that a few different cuts with my scissors could provide a whole different look to these blooms. Pleased with the results, a new line is born.

I love leather and I love flowers.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

                                                   Shop for leather brooches & corsages

Using antique glass or rhinestone buttons, combined with leather that is hand sculpted to ruffle into "petals", these rose pins,cuffs and rings have become one of my best loved lines this fall. Seasonless for wear through Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer. Pin these brooches on your purse, scarf ,shawl, headband or blouse for an instant  finishing touch to whatever you're wearing. Available at www.manobello.com .

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Flowers are STILL BLOOMING at Mano Bello !


Yes....new designs are sprouting up BLOOMS to take with you into Fall & Winter this year. Freshly picked leathers in neutral tones, shaped into beautiful brooches, wrist cuffs and even rings!  I just love this line. 

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Each design is a unique piece, using antique buttons and recycled leathers. These make nice gifts for a friend or that special someone, or Mom!
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