...where to begin?

So much has been going on lately, and I'm way behind in sharing. I guess I'll transport back in time a few weeks and share some personal news-I'm engaged! The love of my life (past 8 years officially, but back to middle school in my dreams) asked me to be his lady for life and I couldn't be happier. We were camping at the Russian River in Northern Cali and post swim he proposed. It was weird, like it wasn't really happening, and then it was over and we were back to our content little life.

To say that we're a non traditional couple is a bit of an understatement. My engagement ring (this pretty little St Kilda number) will become my wedding band once I get around to making my engagement ring. We like to do things backwards, as in live together for 8 years, buy a house, get married at some point. And kids? I have 2 already and am hoping for a third. They're cute, furry and require my attention only on occasion. Our wedding plan so far includes a motorcycle club, food truck, cupcakes and a city park.

Thanks for listening blogosphere! Next I'll get back to jewelry, I swear!

Some photos of our river trip....

2nd annual cape cod trunk show!

Is there really a better way to shop than at a trunk show? I think not. It's certainly my favorite way-you get to meet the artist/designer, learn about what you're purchasing and see extra special treasures that you wouldn't otherwise get the chance to peruse.

I love being on the other end as well. Meeting my customers is truly a treat!

I'm very excited to have my 2nd annual trunk show this saturday, July 30th at Stephen Gallant Jewelers in Orleans, Massachusetts.


Sarah Swell Trunk Show
Stephen Gallant Jewelers34 Main St.Orleans, MASaturday, July 30th11-4

well, hi there....

I'm always busy, but usually I can squeeze in half an hour to write a blog post a couple times a week. As of late, this has not been so. I've been welcoming 12 hour studio days with sort-of open arms. My view for the past solid 2-3 weeks has been bench, tools, jewelry and furiously working hands. I've been working on wedding projects, prepping for meetings in NYC and for a trunk show on gorgeous Cape Cod. Red-eye tonight to the East Coast. Much more to share soon, promise. xo

Happen to be sunning yourself on Cape Cod this week? Come visit me at my trunk show!

transformation

I think that proposing to the love of your life with a ring that has previously belonged to a loved one is oh-so-sweet. But, sometimes said ring needs a little update to become a dream ring.

I recently gave this pretty estate piece a makeover and its owner was one happy lady.

the ring originally had a wide straight band. I laid out the pattern and went to town.Voila! Pretty vintage ring with a sweet modern touch.

riveting hoops...

Love, love, loving these new flotsam & jetsam rivet hoops! I'm obsessed with the design in general; they pivot open from the hand crafted rivet at the bottom. My next collection will include an entire series of rivet hoops, I adore them that much!

slither my way..

One trend I never tire of? Ssssnake jewelry. It's ancient, it's current and just a little bit dark.

Loree Rodkin
BoucheronVictorian Estate Piece
Kenneth Jay Lane

...and my *dream* engagement ring by the amazing St. Kilda. So in love with this piece, I'd rock it to death! It's just a tad over $16,000. A complete reality, right?

pieces of place...

I love my home. It's my sanctuary. I love adding to and altering space; collecting things to include in my own little personally curated museum. Here are a few glimpses inside mine.

...and don't forget to enter my giveaway below to win a Sarah Swell fossil necklace handcrafted with lots of love!