Ready for a new year!!

2005 was a year marked with many many milestones:

Site Redesign, Home Shows, Wedding Commissions, First Website order ... and the list goes on.

December 3rd marked the relaunch of TK Originals. We had a party to commemorate the day with many friends who came to show their support (and make purchases).

We also had two successful home shows, where I was able to introduce TK Originals to a whole new group of ladies.

I also have several weddings in '06 that I'm going to design custom jewelry for. I'm very excited about these. What a happy time -- and that I can share my passion for jewelry with brides-to-be ... I'm just very excited!!

This time is very exciting!! It's been a challenge juggling my F/T time, incoming orders, gifts for the holidays ... but well worth it.

December 15th marked the registration of TK Originals with the City of San Francisco. So I'm officially a "Small Business Owner" ... a very big step that I didn't think I would ever take ... but am glad I have.

I'm looking forward to the coming year. Many new inspirations ... many home shows ... many weddings ... many beads!!

TKO Parties on the Island

Alameda (otherwise known as the "Island") is home to Cat Griffin -- a good friend of mine and inspiration for the "Catherine" collections on my site. Cat is a big supporter of my jewelry making -- and so this past Saturday she hosted a TKO party - the first since the relaunch of the TK Originals website - so her friends could do a little creative holiday shopping. The party was of course a rounding success.

The ladies shopped ... and ate ... and tried on jewelry!!

The thing I love most about parties (and granted my experience so far is limited) is that it seems like my creations appeal tomost everyone who comes. We'll see if this holds true in the future ... but for now I'm happy knowing that my jewels are finding new and happy homes on new wearers.