Bling

I am getting married this year. So. Naturally. I've been geeking out on all things bling.

Like It.

 I totally wish I could do all of this social media on the treadmill or something. I'm terrified that I'm going to get a squared ass from all this typing. Anyway.  This is the week of photoshoots and displays.

I feel like a Christmas Elf delivering all the sparkles to Chicago.

(Don't ask. It seemed to make far more sense than "Easter bunny".......meh.)

Tomorrow I see Mr.and Mrs. Digz in Andersonville.  Super cute store. If you're local you should totally check it out.

Most of my beaded necklaces will go there. I launch the larger metal worked mixed media pieces soon too but will probably only do so online initially.

By the way, readers.  Like my blog. Send it to other people.  Like my Tumblr and my Facebook page too.  I try to keep things interesting now that I've actually got stuff to talk about. hahaha.



Towanda!!!!

Today Chicago...Tomorrow the WORLD

So.  Today is all about displays, displays, displays.  I am doing a small batch consignment run here in Chicago.  Making my list, checking it twice.

I find this sort of thing exciting actually. It means that the business part of  this business is slowly starting to work.  Which is pretty cool.

Looking forward to spreading the love of Erin Rose Design around the city.  First, Chicago, tomorrow the world!  LOL

Photoshoots~

Every once in a while I do photoshoots.  Oh yes.  Make the inventory pretty....with pretty people.  The lovely ladies from the Kiss Kiss Cabaret here in Chicago are helping me out.  Should prove to be super fun.  Stay tuned.

Motivation Nation

So.  I've been insane. Running around like a total lunatic.  Things are good.  Been doing the artfestapalooza recently. It's been a retail fail...but that won't stop me. I cannot NOT do the festivals.  They are an incredible marketing and networking opportunity.

Today is all about digital marketing.  Full steam ahead.

Let the Games Begin

So inspired by the Olympic Games, I've been making jewelry as if I were going for the gold!

Greg Inda (http://www.greginda.com/) took about 500 photos, and edited them so that they'd be groovy for my Etsy and Shopify sites.

Now...I'm competing in the Post Entry competition. The collection is vast, the words to type are many.  But I am making stuff in America and hiring people who live right here in Chicago.

Cue the theme music.  Here are a few delectable eye candy treats (thanks again, Greg!!!!):

The League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen

So.  I’ve always been a fighter and warrior woman type - even if I do wear heels. 

After being utterly decimated by “bridal season," I decided to rise like the proverbial phoenix from the flame:  I will be launching two product lines at the same time.

Handbags and Jewelry in various collections will be featured at the Ravenswood Remix (September 1 and 2) and Ravenswood ArtWalk (September 29 and 30) events here in Chicago.

I am a designer who gives credit where credit is due.  I could not have pulled off this Herculean effort solo.  I have a team of local craft artisans, of whom I am fiercely proud.  They are all supremely talented.  I am lucky to know them.

Here’s what I put in our company brochure:

“We are local to Chicago and therefore everything is produced here and we strive to support local businesses for our supplies. Each piece in every collection is hand crafted from re-purposed product by either myself or members of my team.  Each piece is done individually as we believe that quality is more important than quantity. Our products are created in a pet free, smoke free, hate free environment.”

None of my successes would be possible without them.

They are, hereinafter, the League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen.