by Mitzi M. Howard | Sep 3, 2014 | Shows, Uncategorized
We are so blessed to live in a world with so many forms of artistic expression. The California Ballet Company is a non-profit organization that presents amazing ballet performances and supports resident professional dancers while training the next generation of...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Aug 25, 2014 | Shows, What's on the work bench
It’s hard to believe that our glorious summer is winding down, but Labor Day really is next week. My last tribute to summer is my Seafoam bracelet with my logo magnetic clasp. A great way to end your summer would be a trip to downtown San Diego to see the Tall...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Aug 1, 2014 | Shows
Going to shows always has challenges. Packing up and moving what is essentially a tiny, self-contained store involves considerable organization. Trying to stuff everything into my beloved Duncan has become impossible, so I now rent a little U-Haul cargo trailer....
by Mitzi M. Howard | Jun 20, 2014 | Shows
It looks like another spectacular weekend coming up here in San Diego. Get outside & appreciate some fine art at the La Jolla Festival of the Arts. From 10-5 Saturday & Sunday, over 100 fine artists will be exhibiting paintings, sculpture, photographs,...
by Mitzi M. Howard | May 20, 2014 | Shows
Time to load up old Duncan hit the road! I’ve been invited to exhibit at the Long Beach Fine Arts Festival this coming Memorial Day Weekend. I will be debuting my “Cosmos Collection” featuring the art glass of Stuart Abelman in my own woven Kumihimo...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Apr 3, 2014 | What's on the work bench
I will attribute last week’s lack of a post to continuing computer challenges, but things have been going great in the studio. Recently, I posted about making a lost wax Argentium® sterling silver clasp & the various steps involved. One of my castings this...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Mar 20, 2014 | What's on the work bench
I’m not sure if anyone noticed that there was no blog last week. My attempts to get my first video into the blog 2 weeks ago were thwarted by my aging computer & operating system, resulting in an inserted video that is only viewable with an archaic version...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Mar 9, 2014 | What's on the work bench
Last fall at a show, client asked me for a necklace made of peridot for her mother. Even though peridot is my birthstone, I have never been a big fan. On my next purchasing trip, however, I found some exceptionally nice 3 mm micro-faceted rondelle beads. I wove...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Although my goal with this blog was to share my love of all things gemmy, it was also to document the everyday trials & tribulations of running a artisan jewelry business. So I must report that this has been a most frustrating week. I was very proud that I was...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Feb 20, 2014 | Gemology, Shows
Well, here we all are back at home, back at work, & back to designing new pieces with all the gorgeous materials I got at all the Tucson shows I attended. I think that I counted attending at least 9 different shows, but it tends to get a bit blurry after the first...
