Fall Inspirations...

...as the temperatures are getting colder - or will be one day here in L.A. :) I love to draw my inspiration for new fall and winter pieces from nature and the changing colors of the leaves.  Check out all the amazing photos you can find on Pinterest.

This week's inspiration

This week’s inspiration comes from my search for more balance in my life.  Between my 4 year old daughter, my business, my husband and 2 crazy dogs plus one cat, I am trying to find more time for myself.

New this week...

I just added some beautiful summer styles to the store.

Monday Inspiration

We are getting ready to head to the East Coast and visit my husbands family in Rhode Island.  While we are there we will be spending time at the beach and that is where I got this weeks inspiration from.  I love the nautical look with the added splash of coral.

Paradise Found by susandelvecchio featuring belted dresses

2012 Leap Year

In the British Isles, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years. While it has been claimed that the tradition was initiated by Saint Patrick or Brigid of Kildare in 5th century Ireland, this is dubious, as the tradition has not been attested before the 19th century. Supposedly, a 1288 law by Queen Margaret of Scotland (then age five and living in Norway), required that fines be levied if a marriage proposal was refused by the man; compensation ranged from a kiss to £1 to a silk gown, in order to soften the blow.

to read more, visit Wikipedea
the picture is from Universals movie Leap Year

Growing up...

 

Ruby, the studio mascot is growing sooo much.  I can not believe that it has only been 6 weeks between these two pictures. I am happy that kids don't grow this fast.

The February Birthstone: Amethyst

Leonardo Da Vinci once wrote that amethyst holds the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken one's intelligence. Healers have been using amethyst to increase their psychic abilities and intuition for centuries. Cross-culturally, this popular gemstone was used as a symbol of peace and unification. It is also thought to evoke feelings of serenity and calmness in those who wear it.

Amethyst is often used during meditation to provide an overall sense of spiritual balance. Some naturopaths will use amethyst to help treat insomnia and sugar imbalances, and to relieve headaches.

Not all amethyst is purple, introducing:

Prasiolite - the green amethyst

The name, prasiolite has been derived from the Greek words "Prason" and "Lithos," which mean 'leek,' due to color similarities with vegetables, and 'stone' simultaneously. It is believed that prasiolite facilitates the gap between the physical and spiritual aspects of life. It attracts prosperity through strengthening the mind, emotions and will. 

Click here to see our Amethyst Collection.

Thank you to Firemountaingems for the gemstone information.

Preview

Believe it or not, spring will be here soon and I am finishing the Spring/Summer collection.  Take a peek...

New Year - New You - Giveaway

One of my new years resolutions is to get more organized.  I am sure, I am not the only one who is trying to do this.  Well, I started by getting myself a beautiful printer drawer jewelry display to keep my jewelry from getting all tangled up every night.  This drawer is hand made by Jessica from Blue Bird Heaven, a beautiful store on Etsy, please check it out.  You can also find her on Facebook. 

GIVEAWAY!

One lucky winner will receive a small drawer jewelry display of your choice (click HERE to see them all) and to make sure that you have something to put into it, I will add a piece of jewelry of your choice*

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:

Please leave a comment on this post with your favorite piece from our jewelry Collection or from Blue Bird Heaven's Collection and also answer the following question: What else are you putting on your to-do-list this year?

You may enter once per day and YOU MUST INCLUDE your first name -AND- etsy username or email address with every entry. (If you are worried about email spam, you can spell out the 'at' and 'dot' rather than using the standard email format.)

Receive additional entries (one each) if you:

Follow or subscribe to this blog, or my facebook

Follow Jessica on facebook

(You DO NOT need to leave separate comments for additional entries, just list which apply)

You have until Sunday, February 12 at 10 pm (PST) to enter and I will announce the winner Monday afternoon. 

Thanks for visiting!

*items in the "little luxuries" category are excluded

Would you like to get 25% OFF

Thank you for visiting our blog.  We'd love for you to introduce your friends to Susi D. Jewelry.  Simply share the link below on your favorite forum, blog or social media site to give your friends 20% off.  As a thank you, you will also receive 25% off when they make a purchase.

To activate this coupon, ask your friends to start shopping using the link www.susidjewelry.com and to use the discount* code that is displayed when making a purchase.

*Discount expires on March 1, 2012

2012 Color of the Year - Tangerine Tango

Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” 

Just imagine how beautiful this color will look with one of my favorite colors: teal

A New Year...

What is the first thing you do every new year?  I usually make a lot of big plans :) and start by cleaning up my studio.  Here are some pictures from my little oasis.

 

I just love those little dishes I got at the WorldMarket.  They hold all the little pieces and gems I am currently working with.

 

The view from my work bench makes me feel like a child in a tree house.  There is a squirrel that lives right outside this window on a branch and every morning he comes back with breakfast.  I just wish I could train him to bring me coffee :)

 

A picture of Lina and me on her first birthday.

 

 

And there is Ruby the new Susi D. Jewelry mascot, watching over me while I work.

Thank you!

As the year is coming to an end, I want to thank you for all your support, advise and friendship.  I could not imagine a better crowd. 

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a great 2011 filled with family, friends, and of course some beautiful jewelry!  What are YOUR plans for 2012?  Mine include lots of jewelry, sparklies and gems :)