Inspired by Nature

This I picked from a tree a long time ago.

It's inspired many pieces of our jewelry.

It's so delicate and beautiful.

I just had to share;)

Spirits

Vanilla infused vodka makes a yummy blissfully smelling elixir. The vanilla beans look so sultry resting inside a bottle of vodka. Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid that blossoms only a few hours each year. That makes them labor intensive to hand harvest and costly. A friend of mine ordered some Tahitian Vanilla Beans here. They should be moist and the color of espresso. We added 7 Split Beans to 750 ML.

Pour a cup of vodka over 2 vanilla beans split length wise in a clean glass jar and you have yourself some homemade vanilla extract. Shake occasionally and store in a cool dark place. In a couple of months it's ready to use. When it's running low, just add more vodka.

Listening to Camille

She's amazing and her music live gives me
goose bumps.

Charms!

Never say never...I said I'd never make a heart. We'll I did
and it's so tiny. Little cutie.
The heart on the right is
a wee bit bigger.

My favorite is the "3 wishes" (3rd from the right).
My version of a wish bone. The horseshoe
is teeny too. The "Blooming Daisy" is a
sweetheart.

I love all my babies!

Stunning Stove

Where can I find this stunning stove?
I love it! It's classic jewelry for the home;)

photo via Decor8, via Hybris

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Thank you to my friend Leah for letting me in on
the happenings at the Chinese Garden- via her blog.
We checked it out and had a good time.

I can't believe how detailed the floors are with
little stones. Amazing! Can I do that at home?
Nope.

Check out this lady's boots.
I liked them too.

Enjoy your weekend!

Blues & Wood

I'm speechless. This is gorgeous.
The color, elements,
fabrics, design...
Sigh.

photo via apartment therapy

Anthropologie

These items caught my eye at Anthro.
A girl can dream right?

Orders Out

I love it when our orders are packaged

up and ready to go. Fresh jewelry arriving at:
Twiggs- Hood River, OR
Silverado- Portland, OR
Zizia-Burien, WA
Splurge-Portland, OR

Loving Nneka

Flavor of the Week... In Jewels.

These earrings have been getting some exposure.

They are big, black and bold. Plus the 'lil pink
Sapphires are so cute!

Portland Tram

I know the Tram has been in Portland for a while now
but we thought, "What the heck, let's take a ride."
Lovely views and I admit, I got a tiny bit scared.
Now Micah wants one from Santa-of course.
Santa does magical things...
Who is this 'lil boy?
James Bond?

I'm wondering...

Why do boys have the longest lashes?

Tea Time

I'm beginning to get addicted to tea. Not a bad thing at all.
The aromas and bold flavors have a calming effect on me.
Moroccan Mint is on my top 5.
This lovely setting above is from the Chinese Garden downtown.
The treats of kumquats, chestnuts, candied lotus seeds and
winter melon represent five blessings of the New Year:
health, wealth, longevity, virtue and happiness.
I drink to that;)

Addiction #15: Cappuccinos

albina3, originally uploaded by YedOmi.

I am completely addicted to these.
Albina Press makes the best ones!
Enjoy your weekend!

Campos Christmas Part II

I had an emergency craft kit with me.
We all made a polymer clay
snowman. Yed's is
a bit gross
but cute.

Omi's

Ralf's
(nose broke off)

Jenni's

Yed's
(yellow snow)

A Campos Christmas Part I

My Sweet In-laws

threw a great Christmas Dinner...

I'm still full!

Pom Love

I love these!
No need for a party, I want a dozen please:)
These poms are made with love by
a 'lil Oregon company named
PomLove. You can
find their work
here.

Wedding Season

Wedding Season is fast approaching
and we'd love to jewel you up!
You'll be breathtaking!
We promise;)

photo by sherri diteman

Happy New Year!

2010 will be a beautiful year! Take a moment

to enjoy all the little things.

Snow Day!

My house looks like this! We made snow
globes last year when it snowed for 3 weeks
in a row. What do you do when it snows so much?
Create I say!

All you need is:

• glass jars at IKEA $2.99 for 4.
• 6000 glue $6 (good stuff-waterproof-clear) at Michael's
  
• Polymer clay to sculpt anything $2-$5 at Michael's
• Glitter for snow $1-$2 at Michael's

We sculpted our cottage with polymer clay and
baked it at 230 degrees for 30 min.
Make sure items fit on the jar lid so
when you have them glued and dry(4hrs),
they will fit inside the jar.
Fill jar with water. Not to the rim- just below
(to save room for your creation).
Apply 6000 glue on threads of lid and
close really snug without striping threads.
Let dry half a day then
flip over your winter wonderland!

Crochet Thread Lamps

I had to show you these crochet thread lamps I made
earlier this year. I'm working on filling
this corner with a ton! As usual, Yed
thinks I'm crazy.
Crazy about Crochet
Thread!

Ps. I love this lamp (bottom) I got from Moon Light Lamps
(Rick and Cassie) at the Portland Saturday Market!

Happy Holidays!

Enjoy your holidays! We're signing off for a few days

to get some family time and R&R. May you end
and start your new year with lots of love,
laughter and inspiration!
XOXO,
Yed & Naomi

Lovely photo by Saidos da Concha.

Snowmen

A friend pleaded with me to make these snowmen
and I caved. We made these many moons
ago when time was endless and kids were
the farthest thing from our minds.
It was fun! It was hard to pull away from
the jewels during this holiday rush,
but I'm glad we had our polymer clay
session. The amount of sweaters
and hats a snowman can wear is endless!
It's all about the accessories... Baby;)

Christmas Decor

The bug finally hit me really bad!
I mean, bad as in lets glitter everything bad.
My little guys LOVES it.
Yed thinks I'm crazy. What's new?
Check out these balls! I found these branches
while walking in my neighborhood. Add spray paint to
these puppies and throw them on a
table as a centerpiece.
Instant drama.
Plus, you know how I love my balls.

Fresh Deliveries:

Find fresh jewels at:

• Silverado (Portland-OR)
• Splurge (Portland-OR)
  
• Unfurl (Manzanita-OR)
• Zizia (Burien-WA)
• Lily Atelier (Camas-WA)

Work Bench Diaries

Fast Fingers Feverishly Fabricate...
All my necklaces need clasps.
All my clasps need necklaces.

Grrrrrr, my last saw blade!
Sigh.
It's gonna be a long night.

It's our last weekend at the
Portland Saturday Market this year!

Enjoy your weekend!

Christmas Cookie Baking: Part 2

(Sweet Treat Packages)
I realize this could be a
crazy cookie mix if I'm not specific.
Hmmm, could be tasty?
We're getting our fill baking here.

I HAVE TO squeeze it in!
It's part of my job;)

Jewelry Production

Can I make the Guinness Book of World Records for hand making the most earrings in a week? Even a day? Yed made me turn my torch off tonight...I'll wait till he's asleep and turn it on...

I'm addicted.

Sexy Aprons...

You can find these aprons here.

Who said aprons can't be sexy? I love these! I've been baking lately and these would make me bake like a pro;)
I sound like my boys when they talk about their sneakers...

A Frame of Mind

OK. I'm feeling it!
It's all mental...It's a frame of mind...
Don't let the stress get you!

It's not gonna get me...

These sweet reminders will help "tis the season.

Click on images for more info;)