Feature-Mini 48: Cigar Box Beads

Our next feature artist:

CigarBoxBeads

Marilyn creates beautiful and funky beadweaving and jewelry in her shop, Cigar Box Beads. Perhaps her ideas seem a bit eclectic because she can find inspiration in everything--so much so that she has to keep mountains of scraps of paper where she has sketched down her ideas!

Her advice: Don't be afraid to climb out your glass box!

You can learn more on her blog.

Feature-Mini 42: On A Thousand Hills

Our next feature:

OnAThousandHills

The influence of Nature in Cheryl's designs is apparent. She must look out and see A Thousand Hills from her studio window when she is creating her original, earthy jewelry.

You can learn more about Cheryl on her blog.

Feature Mini 30: Celtic Goddess Jewelry

Now featuring:

CelticGoddessJewelry

Andee creates beautiful exquisite jewelry inspired by Nature, the human body, Buddhism, and Goddess-inspired spirituality, along with art, photography, and sculpture. The Celtic imagery comes from her own Celtic heritage. Learn more on her blog.

Andee's advice: "Don't stress about small stuff. Just go and create something beautiful!"

Feature-Mini 28: Elements By Dawn

Our next feature:

ElementsByDawn

Dawn creates elegant, classic jewelry pieces. Her attention to pattern, texture, color, and form are evident in the clean lines of her work. She is particular interested in creating stunning circular pieces that represent the eternal. Learn more on her blog!

Her advice: Never lose the focus of your artistic vision and dreams!

Feature-Mini 24: Cryztal Visions

Now Featuring:

CryztalVisions

Inspired by nature and the world around her, Beth, the creator of Cryztal Visions, has been making jewelry for almost 20 years. Her fluid, organic pieces draw on both the beauty and the healing energies of the crystals and gemstones with which she creates. Don't forget to check out her website and learn more about her on her blog.
Wondering what the "Z" stands for? It's an homage to an early teacher who always said "Creezzzztals".

Feature-Mini 21: Adornments By BJ

Today's Feature-Mini:

AdornmentsByBJ

"Creativity in Jewelry Involves Passion for the Art"--The creativity in this shop is certainly apparent! Each piece has a unique style to fit an individual's personality. Browse though her collection and see what speaks to you! Believing in the metaphysical value of gemstones and crystals, BJ uses these materials with limitless possibilities to create beautiful designs

Learn more in Adornments By BJ's blog!

Feature-Mini 17: EarthCharms

The next feature is on:

EarthCharms

What has embedded itself in Kristen's subconscious these days? You only need look in her shop to find out which songs, sounds, or seasons have inspired her. Her colorful, glittery jewelry is both fun and flirtly as well as charming and earthy (hence her shop name!). Intrigued? Want to know more? Just check out her blog or her website!

Her advice: "Never say no to the muse!"

Feature-Mini 15: Kalicat

For this Feature-Mini, it's another "cat" from the UK!

Kalicat

You will find elegant, feminine, curvacious, organic jewelry pieces in Kalicat's Etsy Shop. Influenced by her mood, she often creates pieces around a particular gemstone, reveling in the harmony she feels with it. You can see some of her artwork on website and blog.

Her advice: "Listen to your demons.... Create what you like, and set your own trends!"

Feature-Mini 6: SignatureSterling

Today's Etsy Feature-Mini is about:

SignatureSterling

Sue of SignatureSterling is from Ohio--a HUGE Buckeye fan, which you can't miss on her blog! She creates beautiful, classic pieces of jewelry, including the special "Hope Bracelet", where $5 from each sale goes to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. She also has pieces featured at WickedlyChic.com, including these Winter Rose earrings.

Her advice: Be true to yourself, but always remember to try new things: Learning is growing.

Holiday Fashion Match-Up 2: Diamond

But I need some jewelry with this outfit! Just standing in front of some shiny, metallic wallpaper won't spice up my dress!







Of course you do honey! What was Banana Republic thinking leaving your neck naked this holiday season? You don't want to be a holiday-wallflower!

So, match that silk pleated dress in Brinjal purple with the beautiful, elegant Philadelphia necklace, with glass pearls and Swarovski crystals! Sure to bring a subtle sparkle to your evening!

Add some Abby silver metallic ballet flats and this silver beaded velvet clutch, and NOW you're ready for some holiday fun!





This season is all about jewel-tones, but don't leave those jewels at home! Take a peak in our shop for some great jewelry for your next party outfit!

Holiday Fashion Match-Up 1: Sapphire

Inspired by the return of Project Runway, we are going to match some of our newest boutique line jewelry items to some of our favorite new fashions out in stores. Think of it as our way of helping you look fabulous for the holidays! And, as a previous Project Runway sponsor, we are going to start in the closets of Banana Republic!

First up: our Vienna Necklace and Earring set:

Banana Republic is filled with clothes in Artisan Blue that matches the Turquoise Riverstone beads beautifully! However, this is a showy piece, filled with black pearls, frosted hematite, and Swarovski crystals, so we are matching it with this Strapless Dress, strappy black "Lauralei" sandals, and metallic jacquard wrap.

Look for more fashion pairings with Lazy Cat boutique jewelry! Now go out there and look fabulous!

Meow!

Feature-Mini 3: ElektraJewelry

Our next Feature-Mini is:

ElektraJewelry

Greek influences eminate from all the piece's in ElektraJewelry's shop. These expressive works are created with top-quality materials: gold vermeil, sterling silver, semi-precious stones, lampwork and Murano glass beads. Dina's travels to Greece and her Greek background inspire her designs.

ElektraJewelry captures a unique style. Dina's advice: To find your own signature style, and always continue to expore new skills and new materials. Find out more on her blog, and don't forget to check out her new line of bracelets!

Feature-Mini 2: BerryPatchDesigns

Our second Feature-Mini artist is:

BerryPatchDesigns

Steph is from Orlando, FL and has a very unusual shop with eclectic and interesting jewelry, in addition to a second shop, Undercurrent. The synergy of color, texture, and light combine to create comfortable and versatile pieces.

Steph's advice: The only time you FAIL is when you fail to TRY; and treat people the way YOU would like to be treated. Then you will be both a successful artist and human being.

Learn more on her blog!

Tired from working hard

All this radiology studying, jewelry making, and advertising makes Mittens want to take a break and watch some TiVo! Mittens is planning on going into IR because he has such facile paws to work the catheters! But, he's not sure about the whole "scrubbing in" part.

You'll see there is new boutique jewelry in our shop! Check it out! More every day!

Preview: The Winter Collection

Our moms asked us to post this quick preview of their Lazy Cat Winter Collection that will be showcased at Suwanee Springs on Main St in Ann Arbor.

We suggested that they use lots of jewel tones for the winter! Nemo prefers fall colors because they look so beautiful with his orange fur. :)

Keep your eyes out for new Lazy Cat Boutique pieces that will soon be appearing in the Etsy store. They make great Christmas and holiday gifts for that special someone in your life! And, if you want a special piece for your kitty cat, be sure to let us know! We love wearing fancy jewelry. Does anyone else have any pictures to share of kitties wearing jewelry?

Our consignment display!

Our moms finally brought home some pictures of their jewelry for sale at Suwanee Springs in Ann Arbor! We thought you would like to see the pictures too. :) Then, you can head on over to Main St to see them in person!

The display case contains the Sunset Blvd (red quartz, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals), the London (blue goldstone, hematite, blue adventurine, and Swarovski crystals), the Madrid flame jasper, red jasper, black agate, bloodstone, and Swarovski crystals), the Kalahari (Botswana Agate), and the Athens (lemon chrysoprase, serpentine jade, Swarovski crystals):

The Innsbruck (snowflake obsidian, black onyx) was displayed on a mannequin by the entrance door:


And the Sedona (goldstone) was displayed on a torso mannequin by above the clothing rack by the cash register:

The Photos Are In!

Yay! Our moms just showed us the photos they took at the Ann Arbor Art Fair of the Lazy Cat table. We thought you might like to see them too. :) You can see that the table was actually set up right in front of Suwanee Springs, which is where our moms now have their new Lazy Cat Boutique line of jewelry on consignment!

Custom Bridal Collection

Our moms worked so hard this weekend! In addition to completing the consignment collection, they also completed an order for custom bridal pieces: 4 necklace-earring-bracelet sets and 2 additional pairs of earrings.

Here is a picture of the whole collection:

For the bride (freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals):

For the maid of honor (freshwater pearls, amethyst, and Swarovski crystals):

For the mother of the bride (Swarovski crystals):

For the mother of the groom (fiber optic beads and Swarovski crystals):

The two pairs of gift earrings:


Our moms are so happy about how the jewelry turned out!

We all worked so hard this weekend, and now we are pooped! Time for sleeping--goodnight!

Preview Time!

Well, it's almost time to put the consignment order together--it's going into the store this Saturday!

Here is a quick preview of the mechandise that will be for sale:

If you want to see it in person, you can stop by Suwanee Springs on 306 S. Main St. in Ann Arbor!

We just had to say meow! (and now it's bedtime!)

Lazy Cat at the Art Fair!

For those of you who don't know, the ART FAIR is a big deal in Ann Arbor, MI. People come from all over to purchase items from artists and vendors who travel for miles to display their wares on the streets of Ann Arbor.

This year, our moms are going to be able to sell some of their Lazy Cat Gifts crochet jewelry at the Art Fair! The nice owner of the Busy Hands yarn shop has some space in front of her store, and she is letting our moms set up a table there!

Busy Hands is at 306 S Main St, inside the little shop building there (with Swanee Springs), a couple doors down (south) from Starbucks (Liberty and Main).

The Art Fair runs July 18-21, 2007: Wed through Fri 10 AM - 9 PM and Sat 10 AM - 6 PM.
So come on down to the Art Fair on Main St and look for our moms' crochet jewelry! :) They'd love it if you stopped by to say "Hello."And tell all your friends!