New York, New York!

Had a great time in NYC with Danielle & Claire for Labor Day weekend! Beautiful weather, excellent food and marvelous times! I was hoping for some celebrities but no such luck, I did see tons of models though, that are WAY to thin! Yikes! But it's all in "the Glamour" of the NY lifestyle I suppose. Had plenty of burgers, "dirty dogs", street pretzels and pizza to last me a lifetime, but it was all so good. We even ate at a Texas BBQ place smack in the midst of Manhattan...brisket was de-lish!

I finally got to go to Top Shop which is a London based clothing store similar to H&M, but really edgy London style and amazingly HUGE jewelry, very different, very cool. I loved it! I got an awesome Teal leather satchel purse there (as a b-day gift from James, Thanks! ;-) And I fell in love with it! Danielle got one too in black, so now we are satchel twins! It's all in a days work...Oh, the Fab-u-losity!

Lady Liberty herself, makes me proud to be an American

The gals in Central Park

Smoochin' one on Hugh Jackman!

Beautiful ladies with the beautiful crowns!

New York Here I Come!

Headed to NYC tomorrow morning with one of my friends to visit a fellow Marine wife/fiancee (they aren't married quite yet) whom lives in Manhattan! We are looking forward to the trip and I'm hoping to see some cool inspirational jewelry as well as a few celebs! ;)

I know I have been running around a lot, but it helps the time fly counting down the days until James is home! (2.5 months!) Hopefully I'll hear form him soon, it's been over a week. Our agenda will bring us to many historic sites as well as some local New Yorker places that aren't so touristy. It helps having a friend who knows the ropes...

When I went in 2003 we were pressed for time and didn't get to see everything NY had to offer, especially since the Statue of Liberty was closed after 9/11. But now, I'm SO going to see Lady Liberty! I've always wanted to know what she hides under her robe!

Pettin' the Pigeons, NYC, 2003

New Blogger On Board

Hello! I started up this blog site for info and updates about my handmade jewelry, new ventures and family. I have a Facebook & Myspace account for my jewelry, but I wanted to be more open to followers who are interested in custom work and one of a kind pieces without having to be a member of those sites. On here I will post anything and everything about what in going on with my jewelry, specials, new items, showcases and more. Please feel free to contact me about any custom work, or general questions regarding the info I post.

A quick blurb about What I Do:

I have a BS in Apparel Design & Manufacturing with a minor in Art, Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing from Texas Tech University. All items are hand forged in my studio from raw Argentium Sterling Silver and Sterling Silver metals. I use authentic stones, beads and findings for all my designs. Each piece is one of a kind, but multiples and custom sizes can be made upon request. With BWSilver, are always getting a unique product with heirloom quality!

I have done custom work for clients in many different countries and sell some of my work in the JOOLZ handmade gallery in Canandaigua, NY. The owner, Francie, is the Aunt of our friend Ted who is in the Marine Corps with my husband. Check out her website and blog for more info about her store and handmade jewelry artists.

I like for my customers to have exactly what they want! If you have some ideas or loose stones of your own, send them over and I can construct a custom piece of jewelry with your own beads, findings or stones. Made especially for you, designed by you! Makes excellent gifts for those jewelry lovers in your life. Or shop my one of a kind pret-a-porte items on Etsy.

Happy Shopping~