Growing Towards the Sun

Well hello.
It's been a while since my last entry. Hope you are well and having a lovely Spring!

The weather in my neck of the woods has been mild, wet and cloudy. The locals are groaning about the terrible conditions of May. "When will we see the sun, will it ever warm up!?", etc. My flowers and plants are much more appreciative of this cooler spring. I have the most gorgeous poppies this year! I have lilacs and violets that have never looked happier. The flowers all grow towards the sun, even if it is behind a few clouds.

Pretty New Sparklies

New earrings in my Etsy shop! Handforged earwires and beautiful glass crystals add up to simply lovely little earrings. Possibly perfect for your party this weekend....

Happy New Year

Anne More Jewelry Now Available at 1928

The gift and wine shop 1928 is located in the beautiful Marcus Whitman Hotel and carries a wide variety of local products, including my jewelry! I am so delighted to be a part of this shop. Pop in to warm up with an espresso and peruse their wine and locally made items.  1928 is on Rose Street, in the Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla, and they are open daily!

Visit their website for more info: http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/upcoming_events/Giftshop.html

Celebrate Autumn Sale This Weekend

This weekend I'm having a sale in my Etsy shop and you're all invited! Save 25% on every item-even if it's already on sale! To receive your savings simply enter the code WEEKEND DEALS in the notes to seller at checkout. I will refund your 25 % savings through paypal.

What a lovely way to treat yourself to some lovingly handmade jewelry and also to celebrate the beginning of Autumn. Follow this link to my shop: http://www.annemorejewelry.etsy.com

DIY Inspiration

My latest botanical interests are leaning heavily towards succulents and ferns. Ferns, in particular, remind me of childhood years spent in Western Washington when camping in the forests of the Cascades transported me to a magical land of make believe.

Upon seeing the fronds of a fern uncurling and stretching out it's green new-ness, I get giddy with those memories and reminisce about the deep earth smells of bark and moss. This DIY idea from the geniuses at DesignSponge is a really beautiful way to preserve something you love, and decorate a lonely wall at the same time! Brilliant!

Full instructions found here:

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/08/made-with-love-pressed-botanical-specimens.html

walla walla farmers market

What a nice way for people to come together on a glorious weekend! The Walla Walla Farmers Market has grown into a happy, musical event. Here is a view from inside my booth looking out. It is so lovely to meet new friends who've come from far away as well as my local neighbors. Tapping our toes to the live music, we can chat away about their favorite gemstones, produce and anything else we like.

I look forward to a busy week in the studio. I've got oodles of sketches for new designs that are just waiting to be created. Hope you all have a really nice week!

farmers market season begins

The 2009 Farmers Market season in Walla Walla kicks off the first weekend in May. Market is open 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays and now Sundays, too! May is a great time to get fresh-from-the-farm spinache and onions, fresh baked breads from Hidden Valley Bakery, and loads of other great stuff all while listening to live music.

Visit our booth on most Saturdays for handmade jewelry goodness. You can even join our mailing list and enter to win a free pair of earrings!

more info on our market:

www.gowallawallafarmersmarket.com

Thanks for making INDIE LOVE a success!

A big huge thank you to everyone who made our INDIE LOVE Holiday Trunk Show a success!

We saw friends come from far and wide to attend. Your support means so much! We had a treasure trove of vintage clothing, jackets, T's and shoes from Blue Window Vintage. GaBadges was there rockin her handmade buttons. They were all so great I had the hardest time choosing. Fabulously cheap art and collages by Angela. {Mine looks amazing on the walls of my living room, thanks, Angela!} And more vintage clothing and bags. And of course gobs of beautiful baubles from yours truly, Anne More. It was a great time to get a jump on Holiday shopping and also to have fun with your friends and maybe treat yourself to something fabulous. Thanks again to everyone who came!