Back in action!

Hello friends!
It has been a while since I have posted... I have used this long, lazy summer to re-energize after a very busy craft-filled spring (see the Soiree Project site for an update!).  I am back in action now, invigorated after making some beautiful custom pieces (see below!).  I have some new ideas and am looking forward to adorning the world in baubles again!

Margaritas + Shopping!

Mon amie Katie and I spent last night representing The Soiree Project at Momma Margarita Night, a fundraiser for the Thurston County Saints.  This was our first foray into selling our items at a big vendor event and we learned a ton (like bring enough business cards so you don't end up giving people scraps of paper with your name and number on it like a bar pick-up!).  I am also going to buy a mirror this weekend so people don't to have to try to see themselves in my mini make-up compact when trying on a necklace.  Alas, lessons learned but a great night had!  Thanks to all the friendly vendors who shared sales tips with us!

One of the biggest surprises of the night was how popular my Shrinky Dink necklaces were.  That's right, kids... Shrinky Dinks.  Leave it to me to bring back the 80's with some 2011 style!  Trust me, these things rock!  I plan on making more next week so I will be sure to document the fun.   Here are some pictures of a few of the pieces.

From top to bottom: Eiffel Tower, Dios de los Muertos (not french but I dig it!), and Notre Dame (gargoyle included!)

My favorite one: French Hot Air Balloons

By the way... I just ordered some adorable custom cards from moo.com!  Can't wait until they arrive!

Jolie Jour

I am full of joy and pride as I reflect on the Annual Celebration of Inspirational Women that was held this week to honor women in our community and honor Women's History Month.  The Silent Auction I coordinated brought in over $2700 to support the empowerment of young college women.  This picture is one of the items I donated... a choice of one of three of the necklaces in my "Jolie Jour" (Lovely Day) line. "Rainbow," "Chance of Showers,"and "Partly Sunny."  They are sweet, whimsical necklaces that are fun to design and even more fun to wear.  Being from Washington, there is always a little cloud in the sky!

Jolie Jour line

I will be busy in the next few weeks getting my craft on so that I have a wide range of products to sell at all the upcoming events, including Momma Margarita Night and the YWCA of Pierce County Annual Luncheon.  Until I blog again... Au revoir!

Working out the kinks....

Many hours of jewelry making has earned me a massage to work out the kinks in my shoulder and neck! Stay tuned for more pieces to be uploaded to this site!

I am also working on the kinks in this website, so please be patient with me, mes amis!  Did you know that you can view an entire line of necklaces by clicking on the title below the picture in My Petitie Boutique?!  If you click on the picture itself, you get a great view of the details of the item and Katie's great photography, but at this point, the pictures don't link to the rest of the items in the line, so try clicking on the text to see more gems!

To my friends reading this, please think of one person you can share this site with and pass it on.  The more the merrier!

Merci, mon amie!

As I get ready to publish this site, I have to stop to send out a big MERCI to my friend and amazing photographer Katie Grove for beautifully and generously capturing my baubles so I can share them with the world.  Thank you so much, my sweet amie!

If you, my readers, want to see more samples of Katie's work, stay tuned as we find some fun and lovely new ways to display my baubles.  Once Katie's website is up I will put a link on this site.  Encore, merci!

Welcome!

Welcome to Le Happy Sigh.  I hope you enjoy exploring my creations.  Each piece is as unique as the women who inspire each line.  I incorporate elements of previously-worn jewelry to make a new piece that someone will love for years to come.

I created this blog to keep my customers up to date about my latest jewelry lines and upcoming Soiree Boutiques.  Thank you for joining me on this bon voyage!