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"

  

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.

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