Holiday Arts Tour

Petite Minx booth, Holiday Arts Tour 2009

Last weekend I exhibited my jewelry during Ruston, La.'s, annual Holiday Arts Tour. More than 50 artists showed their work from their studios and downtown. I sold my jewelry at a cute clothing boutique. This was one of my favorite table set ups ever. I layered an off-white vintage table cloth atop a pale blue cloth, and it really complimented everything beautifully. And see the little hand in the photo above? That's my prize find of the month.

Lots of people passed through the shop that weekend. Thanks to everyone who purchased from me. It's always nice to meet the people who appreciate my aesthetic and to learn what they like most. This year's Art Tour really validated me as a jewelry artist in a way that I haven't been in some time. It really gave me the gusto to persevere during a time when many artists, including myself, have had fewer sales than in times past.

As I have been absent from blogging lately, I am late in telling you all about the sweetest, most beautiful blog post about Petite Minx. Go see Dionne, the talented lady behind City of Dionne, and drop her a line while you're there.

Anthro Pics and a Surprise

All images from Anthropologie's Sept. catalog

After a long day at the office I dragged my tired little self to my doorstep to find the latest Anthropologie catalog in my mailbox. Yay!

I love the little black and white striped number above. It's so girly and classic. It can be worn prettily or punked up rock and roll style.

And, gah! These shoes! I really like the purple and green ones, which by now you might have guessed. I always gravitate toward funky shoes, but the simple booties are calling to me, too.

More shoes. It's a theme lately. I already have a pair of black, heeled, knee-high boots, but I'm aching to get a pair of tough-looking brown flat boots this winter.

For the longest I've been oogling Anthro's hardware offerings. If only I had more cabinets and drawers.

Exciting News!
Recently, I was asked to participate in Chick Talk, an online Webisode channel by the Classy Closet. I'll be doing 12 Webisodes, 15 minutes each, on which I'll be talking about jewelry, style and my process as a designer. I'm also planning on taking to the streets and interviewing the most stylish people I can find at art and music events in my area.

The other day I filmed, in my newly completed back-yard studio, the promo for my part in the Webisode series. I'll post it here soon. Eeek! So excited.

Petite Minx in Etsy Treasury

Thanks so much to Dionne, of City of Dionne, for putting Petite Minx jewelry in the top row (middle) of her gorgeous Etsy treasury. Dionne, you rock!

Changes Occur

If I have seemed absent lately it's because my life as I've known it for the past seven months has changed quite a bit. A little more than a week ago my former editor, from the newspaper I previously worked at, asked me to come back to work. This was the second request. I took that as a hint from the universe and decided to just go with it.

So, now I've been reinstated to my former arts and entertainment reporting self. I'm happy to be back to work, seeing lots of old friends and colleagues and getting swept up again in my love for writing and interviewing people. Let me reiterate -- I do love it -- tremendously so.


But to be frank, I can be quite a shy and awkward individual at times. So having a job that forces me to be around people and talking to plenty of strangers is part blessing and part distressing. Most people who know me would probably disagree with my self-analysis, thinking that I'm an outright confident extrovert, but I usually hide my character quirks well.

Do note that this will not affect my dedication or attention to the Petite Minx shop.

Unrelated & Exciting: Recently a lovely acquaintance of mine posted an interview about me and Petite Minx on her blog, Exquisite Event Planning. Stop by, and don't hesitate to comment. She loves meeting new people and is such a sweetheart. ♥