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Chocolate and Steel ~ modern handcrafted jewelry
http://chocolateandsteel.blogspot.com
A blog about my modern handcrafted jewelry and the all of the inspirations behind it. I feature tips and techniques for designing your own jewelry, artists that inspire me, and all of the everyday things that drive my creativity.
Recent Posts
Patchwork tomorrow
Hey guys! I'll be at Patchwork Santa Ana tomorrow from 11a to 5p. You should all come out. This si a great show filled with art, jewelry, clothing, kid's stuff, plush, food, music..... You name it, it's there. Details are on the flyer (click on ...
to be a frog on the wall...
This weekend I helped out my friend Lora (yes, "thee" Lora Hart!) at the Contemporary Crafts Market. What an inspiring bunch of artists. Lora had this fantastic tourmaline ring (which is nowhere online to be seen and sold to a very lucky individual...
Giveaway because "It\'s the most wonderful time of the year...."
Yes, I am singing holiday songs already. I even tuned into the Christmas station on Pandora.Are you thinking about holiday shopping yet? Well, if so you should check out this cute little website a friend turned me on to. Posh Little has a holiday g...
Heavy Hitters
Wow, I just noticed that my last post was October 5th. Oh boy does time fly. I've been working on a wedding ring lately that has taken much of my time and energy (and anxiety). I'll post a picture when it's done. Platinum and 4.6 carats of diamon...
for the love of photo booths
I love this photo booth that has been made in the spirit of a confessional. Pictures do reveal a lot about us. There is often times an honesty that is captured on film that is not seen by the naked eye.‘J’adore aglisia’ by architect Rafael Sc...
A little foggy
It's a little foggy today, and I'm not talking about the weather. It's my head. I'm battling a cold, and when I say battling I mean I am on the full offensive. Gargle salt water, grapefruit seed extract, vitamin c, zicam, a tea of cayenne, honey a...

