nest (v.) To create and settle into a warm and secure refuge.

nomad (n.) A person with no fixed residence, who roams about. A wanderer.



Monday, August 15, 2011

Happy Monday!

Greetings!
Well, things are just moving right along in the Nomad world. Time is a-flyin’, that’s for sure! There’s a change in the air this week, reminding us that fall is just around the corner. And winter. That dreaded “w” word. But for now, the sunflowers are still a-bloom, and I’m still wandering the streets in shorts and flip-flops……..not taking any of it for granted!

Nomad news: Sister Nomad Supplies was launched in May, to much fanfare! We’ve tried to fill the shop with the kind of eclectic, antique-ish, organic-ish components we use in our own jewelry designs. Our strength at this point is definitely the skeleton keys – we have SO many of them [seriously – you should see our studio, it’s a freaking safety hazard]! I can’t get enough – I keep adding new styles and finishes often. They make me happy. J

And, guess what? Our third shop will be unveiled soon! We wanted to have a home for the new super-affordable pendant styles we have begun creating. They’ll all be ten bucks (yes, just ten bucks!) – we’re very excited about our new venture……. Stay tuned……




My favorite key in the Sister Nomad supply shop: "Featherstone"
  

Sunday, June 27, 2010

The Sweltering Days of June.....

It's been awhile, so I'm back with a quick update on all things Nomad. It's been sweltering hot here in the North Carolina mountains, which is unusual for this time of year. Perhaps that accounts for the lethargy I've been experiencing! No worries, I'm back in the saddle, gearing up with more fun new Nomad pieces this week.

Sneak peek - coming this week is the Rosy Blush wire wrapped drop necklace! ------------>

Other happenings:

Mr. Nomad has been laid up with a bad back for the last couple of days. No fun at all, and this has really put a damper on his running schedule! We're both hoping for speedy healing....... (Yes, our 40's can be less than fun.)

We've gotten out on the trail a few times (though not as much as we'd like). It's so heavenly to have the summer vegetation back! It's hard to imagine that five months from now all the glorious green will be gone....

Our garden is already giving up some of its bounty - on the menu tonight is freshly harvested zucchini and spinach! We've been enjoying the spinach and mesclun greens for a while now - yum. Five varieties of tomato are plumping up out there - I can't wait for fresh tomatoes, fresh off the vine and still warm from the sun. Mmmmmm......

Business news: Mr. Nomad and I are working on creating a new line of pieces, possibly for the supply shop we've been planning for a while. Top secret stuff for now - but stay tuned! I'll eventually get around to creating more of the silver pieces I love so much, but the aforementioned lethargy has kept me from it recently. Well, that and keeping up with relisting items in the shop, and local gallery orders.

Well, that's about all the news on this end for now. Stay cool out there folks!

Peace,

The Nomad

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

And the winner is.........

Thank you for all the wonderful entries in the Cowgirl's Cabin necklace giveaway below! I'm happy to announce Random.org has chosen a number for me, and the winner is:

Monapete!

This giveaway was such fun, I'm sure I'll be hosting another before too long. (For those of you who are Facebook fans, I'll be sure to announce it there as well....) So stay tuned.

Thanks for playing!

The Nomad

Monday, May 31, 2010

The First Nesting Nomad Giveaway is Here!

Welcome to the first Nesting Nomad giveaway! One lucky entrant will win the “Cowgirl’s Cabin” skeleton key necklace pictured here. The key measures about 60mm – it’s a “new” key, but will work on many antique locks! The howlite turquoise teardrop has been hand wrapped by me, in an oxidized brass wire. The chain is 22", and closes with an antique brass lobster clasp.

The giveaway starts now, and ends on June 15, 2010 at midnight. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. This is open to everyone, worldwide.

To enter:

1. MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit the Nesting Nomad shop at http://www.nestingnomad.com/, and leave a comment here about your favorite Nomad piece. Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you if you win! (Either link to your blog, or leave an email address.)

EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave each of these in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry):

2. Become a Facebook fan of the Nesting Nomad at www.facebook.com/NestingNomad. Leave a comment here letting me know you’ve done so. (If you're already a fan, just leave a comment reminding me!)

3. Blog about this giveway (with a link to this post), and comment here with a link to YOUR post.

4. Tweet about this giveaway (with a link to this post), and comment here with a link to your tweet.

5. A purchase from the Nesting Nomad shop will gain you FIVE extra entries! Be sure to leave five comments here so that each entry is counted.

The winner will be announced here on June 16 - good luck and thanks for playing!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Peacock Patina and Wholesale News

Time for another brief Nomad update...... It's been a busy couple of weeks! I've created a bunch of new pieces, including the rustic Peacock Patina Swirl earrings at left. (Hand forged from a silver plated wire, which turns all kinds of fun colors of the rainbow when a patina is added.) I'm pleased to say that the patina is all natural, no chemicals required.

In other news: a fun box of Nesting Nomad creations is on its way across the big pond, to Adelaide, Australia! The Penny Lane House of Hair will be carrying some of my pieces - it looks like a lovely little boutique salon, where they offer champagne with your hair styling. Here's hoping Australia likes the Nomad designs. (Maybe I'll have to take a "business trip" soon? :-)

Monday, April 26, 2010

Spirals on the Way!

The spirals are coming, the spirals are coming! I'm indulging my latest obsession for silver spirals, and have been creating prototypes left and right. I've got some sterling wire on order, so the good stuff will soon be available in my Etsy shop....

Where did this obsession begin? Why, in the hills of Northern Thailand, of course! I encountered a lot of Karen Hill Tribe silver jewelry, and purchased some nifty pieces there. Then I discovered Stefan, an interesting German fellow living out in the country with his lovely Thai wife, making very interesting silver jewelry. I'm still working out exactly what technique he used for those pieces (it involved fire and such), but for now I'm happy to create these simple hammered spirals.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

The Big Blog Kickoff!

Today’s the day – the official Nesting Nomad blog kickoff! I’ve been dragging my feet getting the blog up and running – there always seem to be so many other tasks that need my attention. But this lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon seems perfect for blogging.

Here’s a quick catch-up list of what’s been going on in the land of Nesting Nomad Jewelry:
  • I’ve gotten the Etsy shop up and running, with a nice solid start. (Click here to visit my shop.)
  • Nesting Nomad designs are now being featured at the Pura Vida Gallery in Asheville, NC.
  • Another amazing Asheville shop may begin carrying my designs soon (fingers crossed, and announcement to follow…..).
  • The Facebook Fan Page has acquired 60 new fans (or I guess they’re just “people who like” now) in the last week. Welcome new Nomad peeps!
  • I’m working on an exciting new line of Nomad adornments (top secret for now, but stay tuned!).
  • I’ll be having a giveaway soon – to be posted here on the blog (announcement on Facebook).
And what’s been going on in the land of the Nomad herself:
  • Jewelry making.
  • A lovely visit “home” to Key West - a heartwarming reunion with my KW family.
  • More jewelry making.
  • Some half-hearted house hunting with Mr. Nomad. (Renting just seems SO much simpler.)
  • A bit more jewelry making.
For your viewing pleasure, here's the latest addition to the shop today - Olivette rustic wire wrapped earrings --------->

Well, I hear a cup of ginger tea calling my name, so that’s it for now!

Peace,

The Nomad