Last Minute Handmade Love and Late Winter Inspirations

Come indulge in my steampunk necklaces, neo victorian adornments and a world of luscious accessories in the first trunk show of the year!


Looking for that last-minute Valentine's day gift for your sweetie? Look no further than Big Umbrella Studios' trunk show "Last-Minute Handmade Love!"

Saturday, Feb.12 & Sunday, Feb. 13 from 12-5pm
Big Umbrella Studios, 906 1/2 Divisadero St., SF, 94115
www.bigumbrellastudios.com

Featuring some of the most awesome handmade artisans from around the Bay, don't miss your chance to find the perfect gift that you've been holding out for at this two-day show.

Saturday, browse the magical wares of Nerd Jerk, Heathered, Compass Rose Design, and Etta + Billie. On Sunday, find joy in the majesty of Twinkie Chan, Mangosteen, Crooked Sister, and Monkey + Seal.

Nerd Jerk: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdJerk
Heathered: http://heathered.weebly.com/
Compass Rose Design: http://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/
Etta + Billie: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ettaandbillie
Twinkie Chan: http://www.twinkiechan.com/
Mangosteen: http://www.mangosteenoakland.com/
Crooked Sister: http://www.etsy.com/shop/crookedsister
Monkey + Seal: http://www.monkeyandseal.com

See you there!

I've been working on a few new designs: this first one was a custom for a bride - the photo is not amazing, but the necklace is.


I also did some pin brooches now on my etsy shop.



Continuing on with the wing theme - I got these luscious wings and I am LOVING them. I've done several necklaces as well and am very pleased with not only how they look, but how fun they FEEL to wear!


I also did a necklace accented with brass and copper chains - I think the contrasting metals are fabulous.


The first hints of blossom and late winter glimpses of spring have given me the first moments of garden delight. I got in some tiny bees and am putting them to work as well.


Don't forget about my February 15% off from my Etsy shop with FEB15

10% off my direct Compass Rose Design shop w/ RCRD10

Vsit the Compass Rose Design website for upcoming events and discounts

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Beet Freaks, Legos, Holiday Shows and a New Workspace

I've been so busy keeping up with winter shows and gallery requests, but I am catching a moment while getting ready for my back to back shows tomorrow at Market SF and Modern Eden. It will be the last Market SF show of the season, and the last one at the Blue Macaw on Mission - where Barb has been keeping me full of her mimosas during the Saturday Artist Market.

Last weekend was fabulous, and the first show I'd done in a month. Since my new nephew Hank was born a few weeks ago, I've been full into legos, starwars, and fort-building with his big brother, Julian. Anyways, last weekend's Market SF was full of some really great folks, including spiced pickled beets from the Beet Freaks. The hint of garlic, ginger, cinammon, cayenne were delectible!


Here's another delicious beet recipe from my friend Joscelyn from a family cookbook I made:


Things have been scaling up pleasantly and after permanently taking over the kitchen table, we carved out an additional spot near a window in the living room. I am thrilled to have more space and feel more organized, at least temporarily.



In preparation for my last holiday shows December 11 at Market SF and Modern Eden's Winterland Trunk Show. I'm excited to do a show at Modern Eden! the space is really amazing and a fabulous studio, gallery and gathering spot.


I've been making lots of new designs - come see them tomorrow!




Don't miss my last show of the year next Sunday December 19th - Indie Bazaar at Brief Space

Find out about other Compass Rose Design Events

Don't miss the Compass Rose Design Holiday Sale
10% off everything until December 31!
Etsy discount code: 10DEC10
Direct shop discount code: XMAS10

Visit the Compass Rose Design Jewelry shop
Visit the Compass Rose Design Etsy shop
Visit our website
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Art, Wine and Compass Rose Design in Sonoma County!

Last month when my Aunt Martha was visiting, we drove up to Graton to have lunch at the Willow Wood Market - a delightful example of the best cafe cuisine that nor cal has to offer. After lunch we popped into the Graton Gallery, a fabulous space filled with the work of mostly local artists from throughout Northern California. I showed them a necklace I was wearing and was happily contacted just a few weeks later to bring a collection.

I headed up to Graton yesterday for a brunch with my friend Lynn, of Hobo and Banyan Wines, and The Crush Widow blog.

Well - apparently, folks are happy to have a more affordable artisan jewelry in the gallery, and the Victorian buttons continue to be a hit with everyone from young women to grandmothers. The display looks wonderful!


Pam, one of the Graton Gallery partners, is nothing short of amazing. She helped start the Santa Cruz Jewelers Guild in the 70s, spent time making Navajo style squash blossom necklaces with turquoise straight from the mines, started an ISP in the 90s while doing early web design, had a career as a graphic artist, is fascinated by taxidermy, and loves her current husband of 25 years, because he "lets [her] be [her] own person". She reminds me a lot of my mom - a woman with a lot of talents from different parts of life - a survivor of life's tribulations - a matter-of-fact-no- bullshit-can-do type of lady.

All in all, the gallery drop off took more than three hours because it essentially became a salon, where people drifted in and out, ruminating about life, relationships and art.

If you're looking for a fabulous day out in Sonoma County, have brunch at the Willow Wood Market, then browse at the Graton Gallery, and the other antique shops on the block!

Don't miss the Compass Rose Design Holiday Sale
10% off everything until December 31!
Etsy discount code: 10DEC10
Direct shop discount code: XMAS10

Visit the Compass Rose Design Jewelry shop
Visit the Compass Rose Design Etsy shop
Visit our website
Find us on Facebook

Compass Rose Design at Sassy City Chicks September 16th

Compass Rose Design will be doing our first fancy shmancy fashionista and cockails event next Thursday at the San Francisco Sassy City Chicks events at the Herbst Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco! General admission is $5 and if you pop for $20 you get a fashion tote brimming with as the SF Examiner says, "Sassy Tote Ticket holders will receive a reusable black Sassy Tote filled with make up, lingerie, and/or other girly items and receive complimentary cocktails, spa services, and much more!"

Sassy City Chicks
Thursday, September 16th, 2010 from 5 - 10pm
At the Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, SF

More about Sassy City Chicks SF
Buy Tickets for Sassy City Chicks SF

Compass Rose Design at Market SF August 14th

Come visit Compass Rose Design Jewelry on Saturday, August 14th for our second SF Artist Market at the Blue Macaw -2526 Mission St in SF.
Mention my blog and you get 10% off any Compass Rose Design purchase this weekend!

Here are some of the featured sellers you can visit!
for links to the items - click here....



Compass Rose Design Jewelry will also be at Market SF September 4 and September 18

more about Market SF

visit the Compass Rose Design etsy store