Candy jewelry!

Recently, I decided it was time to start using some of my precious treasures from Tucson.  When I was in Tucson, I saw these beads that I thought resembled candy.

and when I saw them, I immediately thought about a boutique in Monroe called Herringstone's.

The beads were gorgeous individually.  But when they were all displayed together, they were luscious.

I paired them with glass faced stones, gold, silver, and spacers.

and then, Emery in my office, had this bangin' idea to take sticks out of the yard at the office and make these fun jewelry holders. 

They were just plain ol sticks that she secured with wire and then sari ribbon.  Each rack was painted a different color.

They were as unique as the earrings.  Here, let me show you a little sampling!

I loved that some of the "candy beads" were made short.  Some long.  Some on hoops.  and some on hooks.

I knew that Herringstone's is known for bright colorful, trendy clothes, and I just knew that these earrings would interest their customers.

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And so I made them with them in mind... for instance, some purple and gold for all the new graduates who shop there who will soon be heading to LSU in the fall.

Do you see any you find particularly interesting?!

Herringstone's has an online store.  I suppose you could google it if you see some earrings you'd like to have.

I think these were some of my favorites!!

They are made from two of my favorite colors... turquoise and coral.

Some were super gaudy, and some were neutral and could be worn with fancy schmancy or a pair of jeans and a white top.

Even beads which I wasn't crazy about initially (like the mauve ones below), became 10x more interesting when matched up with neat drops and a cool metal bead.  

I'm gonna regret not keeping a pair or two of these this fall when we are cheering on the Tigers!

And after Herringstone's of Monroe saw the presentation, She contacted her daughter, who also owns a Herringstone's in Lafayette, LA, who wanted 30 pair for her store too.  Emery whipped up another rack (Check out the bottom with my logo and "locally handcrafted".

SOme people appreciate handcrafted things.  I sure hope they fly out of their stores!

WHat's interesting is that I doubt if there were two pairs the same.

But when hung together, they just seemed so cohesive.

Well, anyhoo, if you are nearby, go by Herringstone's and pick up a pair of these handcrafted earrings.

I'm eager to start seeing them in the ears of people around town.  They've already been featured in Bayou Life magazine with Sadie (Willie, of Duck Dynasty's daughter), wearing a pair.

Expecting some fun things for MoJoy this year.  Hoping to get that little business off the ground!

Keep your eyes and ears open for news on a much more active Etsy store.  OH... and who's ready for a beach art retreat?! Kaye, you still in?!  What about you, Kim?!  Anyone else?  Anyone?!  Anyone?  It'll take place in two weeks!!  I haven't forgotten.  Just living what has to be one of the busiest times of my life right now.  I am ready for some downtime!!

MO