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

Holiday Craft Show of Lebanon

The DUCHESSE collection is coming to Lebanon! Find the details for the show below the pictures. Here's a hint of what you will discover at the show.

Here are the details:

What: Holiday Craft Show of Lebanon

Where: Lebanon Valley Exposition Center, 80 Rockerty Road in Lebanon

When: 2 day show!!

Saturday November 22 from 9am - 5pm and

Sunday November 23 from 10am - 4pm

Admission: $4

I've been to the show years ago and it was HUGE and very well ORGANIZED. You don't want to miss this one!

If you need directions or have any questions, just post me a message below! Click on comments.

I'm busy working on lots of COOL earrings in VARIOUS lengths, colors, and designs. They will make great "STOCKING STUFFERS"!! Every purchase comes with a wonderful gift bag! I made them myself. I need to take some pictures and post them soon. If you're in to different style "bags", I know you'll love them!

Visit the John Wright Warehouse Restaurant and Gift Shop to see the DUCHESSE collection

Some of the DUCHESSE collection is now for sale at the John Wright Warehouse down by the river in Wrightsville. Find a sampling of necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Easy to find:

North Front Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368.

John Wright Warehouse is nestled in the town of Wrightsville right across the river off of route 30 in York, PA. It's a wonderful restaurant with fine food and a fabulous gift shop. One of the best views of the Susquehanna while you dine outdoors in summertime or in side during the winter months. Check out their website for more information: John Wright Warehouse

Winter Art and Craft Show at the Hershey High School

Adjustable waxed fiber necklaces are made with roundish seeds from South America died vibrant colors, millifore flower glass, and tiny hand crafted glass beads from Java, Indonesia. I've made many in several different color schemes with NO two exactly alike that are all adjustable in length.

Shimmering strands of raw SILK from Argentina combined with a denim lapis lazuli from Chili. Looks classy with blue jeans! Several to choose from and no two are exactly alike.

What: Winter Art and Craft Show

When: November 1, 2008 Saturday

Time: 9am - 3pm

Where: Hershey High School - Indoors!!

Address: Hershey High School,(click on Hershey for a map) 550 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA


Come visit the DUCHESSE collection of handmade jewelry with tons of new and exciting designs with vibrant colors!

Rained OUT...

The Chamber's Hill Elementary Craft Show day unfortunately was a RAIN OUT. The RAIN DATE however, has changed. The Rain Date for the Chamber's Hill Elementary School is now OCTOBER 11. However, I will be unable to attend. I am working on the possibility of other local events in NOVEMBER. I'll keep them posted right here. Check back soon.

Chambers Hill Elementary School's 1st Annual Craft Fair

The DUCHESSE collection will be on display at this fund raising event:

• 1st Annual Craft Fair
  


• Chambers Hill Elementary school
  


• Student Activity Fund Raiser
  


• September 27th 8:00am - 1:00pm
  


• Rain Date - Saturday, October 4th, 2008
  


• PHONE: (717)561-1655
  


• LOCATION: 6450 Chambers Hill Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 Click on the address. This will take you to mapquest which will show you a map of the area and the star is the school's location.
  

Discover my latest NEW creations!

The new fall 2008 colors are out everywhere! OH, I absolutely LOVE them. I've been busy designing and creating all kinds of NEW necklaces, earrings and bracelets with a variety of beads made of glass, seed, bone and natural stone. Above you can see just one conglomeration of NEW beads I've added to the DUCHESSE collection. Discover some of my latest creations made from these beads and others. Come to the Hummelstown Arts Festival this Saturday September 13 from 9:30 am to 5pm (One Day Only!). You don't want to miss it! I hear there will be a couple of new vendors appearing in addition to myself.

Hummelstown Art and Craft Festival September 13th 2008

I just returned from a 2 week trip to Florida to see my sister and her family and found good news in the mail! I have been accepted as a vendor in the Hummelstown Arts Festival schedule for Saturday, September 13th. The show will be on West Main Street in Hummelstown, PA and some side streets too. Unfortunately, I will not know my exact location until the day of the event. But, I do know I'll be there somewhere. I'm sooooo excited I can't wait! My first official "craft show"!

While aboard Duchesse in the Caribbean I loved to participate in what we called "swap meets"(kind of like a yard sale done at one of the local marina's). It was a way for us cruisers to buy and sell used boat parts, books, movies, clothes, etc. Displaying what is now known as "the DUCHESSE collection" was a favorite of mine on the first Sunday of every month while we were in Venezuela in the Maremares Marina Resort.

From now until September 13th, I will busy increasing my inventory, designing my "booth", designing a new packaging idea, and hoping to post some pictures here for a preview of what is to come for the fall.

Stay tuned. And check back for future Art and Craft Show dates for the fall.

The Duchesse collection is on display NOW for the entire month of JUNE at the HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Please feel free to stop in and see the collection. Grab a card at the library and email me with any questions.

Earthtones

Starting with a hammered Hill Tribe sterling silver ball pendant I surrounded it with some of my favorite old coconut heishi. The amber color beads you see are hand carved Suchow JADE with each piece having a unique look. African turquoise rondelles add some contrast. Finished with dark brown pen shell heishi with a splash of turquoise pebbles. Toggle clasp makes this easy to get on and off in a snap. Choker length is 16 inches.

Name: Copernicus (my son named this one after a crater on the moon)
Beads: Hill Tribe Sterling Silver hammered ball pendant, old coconut heishi, hand carved Suchow Jade, pen shell heishi, African turquoise, sterling silver toggle clasp.
Length: 16 inches
Price: $76