The DUCHESSE Collection: December 2008

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

A few of my latest creations...

Shiny raw silk mixed with the luster of pearls and the brilliance of Swarovski crystals

African turquioise combined with brilliant colorful( blue, purple, green) Swarovski crystals!

Playful glass pendant hand made in Java, Indonesia and surrounded with lampwork glass, coral, bone all on an adjustable waxed fiber!

Ornate cast brass leaf medallion, batik bone, sleeping beauty turquoise, purple spiny oyster shell join together with a pewter toggle clasp.

Contact me for more information. cindylesher@aol.com

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Girl Friends Night Out - Laugh, Dine and Shop!!

The EVENT is CANCELLED---sorry for any inconvenience!!!

Through the mighty power of the grapevine, I was cordially invited to be a vendor at this event called "girl friends night out". Realize all of these events that have been listed to date are a "first" for me. It's exciting discovering what really works for the DUCHESSE collection. Hope to see you. Here are the details:

"BUBBLES & BAUBLES"
GIRLFRIENDS’ NIGHT OUT!!

When: December 4th 7:00 pm

Where: Prudhomme’s On Fourth-50 N. 4th St., Columbia, Pa.

Why: Laugh, Dine, and Shop with the girls!

Who: Ladies only! Get the gals together-check it out!

What: 8 fantastic ladies with "notions, lotions, potions, jewelry, housewares, health products & more!

Cost: $15.00 includes a lite fare buffet, bloody mary’s, mimosas & spritzers

FOR RESERVATIONS & INFO rsvp 684-1706 Prudhommes On Fourth

The story behind The DUCHESSE Collection

During our sailing adventure in the Caribbean Islands is where it all began. While we were retired so to speak from our former careers on land, we weren't really retired from life aboard a moving vessel with two young children. Randall was continually busy with the constant boat work of maintenance and repairs, while I was busy home schooling our two young elementary school age children at the time. But, in between our newly acquired commitments and chosen life style, I uncovered a hidden passion. My desire to create pieces of art came to life. Whether it be bowls carved and hand painted from calabash, a fruit from trees on the islands, gathering and identifying sea shells with my daughter or admiring and buying beads and pearls from Margarita. I just found myself gravitating to the arts. Playing with some of these collections of beads, shells and assortments, I attempted to make necklaces. With Randall's mechanical know how applied to my artistic design desires, together we collaborated some interesting pieces as novices. As the collection of natural shells, beads, coral, turquoise, semiprecious stones and pearls from the islands and boutiques grew, so did my repertoire of necklaces. My confidence and abilities flourished, as other cruisers interest in my work appeared and other bead designers pointed me in the right direction. Realizing that I did not need to wear all of these pieces myself, I still wanted to create more! Cindy's necklaces were now for sale on Duchesse, our 472 Catana catamaran, in the islands of the Caribbean. Thank you to all of you who ignited my desire in the beginning. May happiness come to you!

The DUCHESSE Collection

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

A few of my latest creations...

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Girl Friends Night Out - Laugh, Dine and Shop!!

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