Nest ~ Changing the world one purchase at a time.

I have some exciting news to share with you! I am participating in a new online shopping venue! It is called Build a Nest. Nest is a non-profit organization based out of Saint Louis, MO, that is dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. The mission of Nest is to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses. "Everyone needs beauty as well as bread." (John Muir)

I have listed four necklaces for sale on the Nest website. I will be donating 30% of my sales to Nest to essentially help fund the micro loans that they issue to women in developing coutries.

A direct link to my Nest page can be found on my website: http://novemberrose.net/

To watch an interview with Nest founder Rebecca Kousky and KSDK STL News Station, and learn more about how the business works, click on the link below and go to the Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 blog post.
http://nest-buildanest.blogspot.com/

I am so excited and honored to be a part of Nest and their wonderful business of essentially helping the needy survive by their own means!!!

These Crazy Busy Days of Summer Turn to Fall

What a perfect Saturday for dreaming and creating lovely jewelry! We are enjoying the after-effects of Hurricane Ike - constant gentle rain. The rains are therapeutic after a busy week.

It seems that all of my weeks are busy these days, which ultimately made for a busy summer with friends and family pouring in from out of state. However, we are always glad for their visits!

Just a bit of fun info to bring you up to date...

I am pleased to say that my jewelry is now being carried at Mezzanine in Saint Louis, MO. Mezzanine is a lovely shop in Central West End. One can't go wrong when surrounded with fine dining, lovely architecture, and friendly people! http://shopmezzanine.com/

Also this summer, I designed a custom bridal order for a bride in Finland. She was lovely to work with and allot of fun! See the necklace at left, "Love Me Only" from the Labyrinth Collection. Seven unique golden tangled chains sweep from the right side to the left where they are layered and joined to a large metal five leaf cut-out design.

Most recently I have been designing and getting ready for a fall show - Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri. I have one week left to create before the show as it is the 20th and 21st. I am praying for cool non-rainy weather which makes for a beautiful ushering in of fall. See below for a sneak peek of some of the necklaces that I have been working on for the show.

"Physiognomy" ~ Large Spider with glass cherry red body. Inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem.

"A spider sewed at night
Without a light
Upon an arc of white.
If ruff it was of dame
Or shroud of gnome,
Himself, himself inform.
Of immortality
His strategy
Was physiognomy"

"Gypsy Grace" ~ Twisted, tangled chain bracelet. Many chains dotted with gold and peacock blue beads.

Inspired by "The Hollyhocks" by Craven Langstroth Betts.

"Some space beyond the garden close

I sauntered down the shadowed lawn;

It was the hour when sluggards doze,

The cheerful, zephyr-breathing dawn.

The sun had not yet bathed his face,

Dark reddened from the nightʼs carouse,

When, lo! in festive gypsy grace

The hollyhocks stood nodding brows..."


I have designed many other pieces that will be debuted at this show. Hope to see you there!