There's something about....

Black Diamond Fancy. This is a necklace I have for sale in my shop, and it has been my top seller by far, in comparison to my other jewelry. I've sold SEVEN of these so far, and number eight is for sale now.

It's a simple piece, made with Swarovski crystals in 4mm and 6mm sizes, accented with 3mm round silver finish beads. The highlights of this necklace are the antiqued silver spacers. I think they're just adorable actually.

Any thoughts out there of why this is so popular? Is it the name? Color combination? Overall look? Price?

Now if only my other necklaces were this popular!

Wow, it has been awhile...

I apologize for being away for so long. I was basically swamped with getting This Old House, volume 4 ready for publication. I put in 90 hours in November, which may seem quite average to most of you, but considering that I usually work about 10 hours a week, then you'll see why the project left my head spinning. I spent most of that time doing photo-editing, desktop publishing, proofing and indexing. The book hit local stores in early December, and has been selling quite well from what I hear. Volume 4 was the last in the series, so right now I find myself unemployed. There is a chance volume 1 will be re-done to match the other three volumes, but that depends on City funding. Keep your fingers crossed!

So I took a break in December, and now that January is here (and almost gone - gasp!), I find myself worrying about money. I have been focusing on my Etsy shop, and thanks to a recent creative binge, I've been adding new items almost daily. I have been pondering over selling some of my dust-collecting belongings on E-Bay, but I will see what the near-future brings first. In the mean time, I am trying to ignore my bank account, and am relying on my shop earnings to buy supplies and other necessities.

More soon!