Friday, October 20, 2006

Custom jewelry orders make me happy!

SO I'm sure you've all been on the edges of your seats wondering what's going on with TKO since we moved to PDX ... well ... here's some tidbits:

Hubby is working diligently on a TKO site redesign which will be more dynamic and showcase the latest and greatest stuff from TKO. In addition - this fabulous new site will allow me to easily add new pieces and won't require him doing a complete site overhaul just to add a collection or two. Hopefully ... this will all be done by the holidays ... but with us both working f/t jobs you can't be too sure.

I've been working on some fun custom orders ... and slowly building out new collection pieces (probably will be revealed in the Spring). Looks for fun blues (montana and sapphire) as well as purples and reds. As always -- you can see pics of the stuff I've been playing with on my
flickr page.

My friend Thea ordered a couple of green necklaces from me for Thanksgiving ... as seen here and above I created several options for her. These two were her faves!!

and for Cate -- who has a passion for Orange ...

I'm totally loving the custom stuff ... it's very inspiring and helps me keep my creative juices flowing ... AND I'm using some of the fun and inspirational one-of-a-kind pendants and beads that I've been "hoarding" like they're too valuable to use. What a waste -- truly -- they should be used for jewelry ... to be worn by those I love and adore ... not stored in a bag - in a box - in my living room.

Other than that ... getting ready for the holidays and settling into our new home.

Life is good

Monday, October 09, 2006

Pre Holiday Sale now on!!

In honor of the upcoming holidays – and as an incentive for those of you who like to plan ahead

I'M OFFERING FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS INCLUDING CUSTOM ORDERS - PLACED BEFORE NOVEMBER 15TH!!



Now’s the time to buy that necklace or earrings you’ve been LUSTING after!! HURRY – these kinds of things don’t happen every day!!

GO – SHOP – WEAR!! TKO!!

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Back to beading ...

Well -- it's been a while since I've made jewelry ... and after much rearranging of our little apt and spme orders from my loyal ladies out there ... and a little gentle nudging by hubby ... I finally got off my duff and made some stuff. You can always see what I'm working on by checking out my Latest & Greatest.

So first, my good friend Debbie in St. Louis ordered the
Christine Ear Chain Drop earrings from my site ... she's been such a patient and loyal supporter of my endeavor ... much love darling!!

In addition I got two requests for custom orders. One from my Cousin Karen in Minnesota who wanted to give her mother-in-law Gloria a matching set of TK Originals earrings and necklace. She really liked the
Rose Cluster Necklace and earrings -- but thought with Gloria's coloring and an October Birthday -- perhaps lighter on the pinks and heavier on the fall colors.

Here's what I came up with ...
perhaps the start of my Fall/Winter collection: Gloria.
Thanks for the inspiration Karen!!

The other from my good friend Thea in San Francisco also placed a custom necklace order. She was heading to New York to chill with her girlfriends and wanted a necklace with some coral pieces. She was looking for an asian/exotic/bold look ... and said "I trust your creativity!!"

Inspired ... this is what I came up with ... and she loved it!!

Custom orders keep me inspired ... now that I'm set up ... please feel free to get in touch with me about your "dream" jewelry!

XO
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