POP UP SHOP

Linda sold so much last August when I was the guest artist, that she invited me back for the Holiday Shopping Season.  I've been busy creating lots of new boho style jewelry and up cycled flannels.  Shop in a relaxing atmosphere and get a free fabric gift sack with your purchase.  Your wrapping will be done in elegant, sustainable style!  

Giving gifts that are one of a kind can make the recipiant feel like one in a million!

junk Evolution

528 East Colfax Avenue

South Bend, IN 46617

Corner of Hill and Colfax

with parking in the back

right next to CircaArts Gallery,

Inspire Me! 

and the Purple Porch (for a great healthy snack or meal)

Hours

10-6 Wed.-Fri.

10-4 Sat.

Jade beads with an Agate pendant

Asian style boho with jade beads.

natural stone beads from my travels

Show your heart with these up cycled flannels that are aged to perfection!

INFINITY CHAIN NECK-GEAR

I loved the look of  the infinity scarves this winter with the oversized stitches and wanted something for summer that would give me the look without being heavy or to warm.  

I bought some tiny little cording and started playing around and came up with these.  The look is casual or dressy and the chains are adjustable .  I just added them to my Etsy shop, by clicking on the box to the right it will take you right to my shop without ever leaving your seat!

This set comes with 3 different chains for a multitude
of looks!

The Laws of Jewelry

for sale on Etsy

Fore sale on easy

For sale on Etsy

From my previous post on storage idea's for my jewelry you can tell by the picture that I really like it :)  But I'm very, very picky about where I get it from.  

When the economy crashed people in the "Art" community really felt the pinch.   That's when I decided that the jewelry I buy would always help to support an artist, a good cause or an antique dealer.   My husband knows the designer that I like so it makes it easy for him to buy me a gift.  Meg even made our wedding bands.   

Lot 2545 sells handmade jewelry made with recycled paper.  The jewelry is made in Africa and helps to get young boys off the streets and back into school.   I have a few of these.

In this mass produced world, I would rather have something that is totally unique, a style that's all mine, and to help someone in the long run.  Living a simple life sometimes requires more thought.  It does more good all around when you make conscious choices.  The pieces will be in my possession long after other styles have come and gone, and they also have special memories associated with them.

Once you start the cycle of conscious buying you can apply it to everything.  Think small business', Mom and pop restaurants etc.  It's what America once was and hopefully will be again.

Char

Storage Idea's for Accessories

It seems my newly decorated guest room has turned into my easy shop staging area for photo's, and some storage.  Like this lamp below.  This room has a whole wall of windows for great lighting for photographs.  After it lists on Etsy it goes here.

This is how I roll.  Everything has to be visible and easy to grab so I can play around when assembling an outfit, (then put it back where it belongs). As simple as nails in a board in a small closet (my husband labels Char's boutique).  It houses everything but my clothes.

Pins on a small frame covered in fabric,  turns the jewelry into art!

I keep bracelets in a basket on a dresser.

Pendants that I can add to a chain are kept on a tiered aluminum server.
 A jar for buttons that come with clothing so I can find it if needed.

These are usually found in work rooms to hold nails and screws but the
see through boxes make one great jewelry box.  (ewe I need to dust!)

I find these a necessity. ..

A silver cloth for polishing, 

pliers  because I'm always reinventing pieces I already own,

 and scissors for tags and strings.

Scarfs displayed on a vintage hanger my friends gave me,
and a vintage plastic one found at a thrift shop. 

The Shop is Open for Business!

Finally!  After months of hard work I very nervously pushed the Open Shop button on my Etsy shop!  Just a few items to start, but have lots more to post.  Hopefully I'll get faster at this!  But for now I have posted some great collectables and my handmade jewelry.  Still waiting for items from Hawaii and CO, but they are coming soon.  Please feel free to contact me if you are in the area and wish to make a purchase.  You will be charged shipping but I will refund it when you pick up the item.  HAPPY SHOPPING!