Another Trip to Los Angeles

i took another trip to los angeles the beginning of september

i travelled south again with my "lola" jewelry

this time because "lola" jewelry was going to be part of an emmy party

i was asked if i wanted my jewelry in some swag bags

and also to hand out to celebrities

didn't take long for me to respond "yes"!

my trip started with a visit to the restaurant "bottega louie"

what an experience - all in white

this was my lunch

it was delicious

the lovely ladies

and now for the dessert...

wonderful...colorful...sweet...

macarons!

so many flavors to choose from

what is a girl to do?

should i buy the box of 40 for $90?

i think not - even though i was considering it!

instead i enjoyed the box of 13

and yes, i did eat ALL OF THEM!

spent a few hours in the fashion district as well

saw this adorable pooch

then it was on to our hotel in santa monica

the huntley hotel

it was incredible and very hip

look at these piranha fish on the wall in the lobby

as well as the very swanky seating

close-up of fish

and if you happen to feel sleepy

there is a place to lay your head down in the lobby as well

i would opt for the cushioned bed versus the non-comfy wooden chairs

but look at the amazing view from my room

how i miss this weather....

up next - the emmy party

Upcoming October and November Classes

look at what you can make!

i've been busy coming up with class samples for some upcoming workshops

this heart necklace with linked chain

and the hugs and kisses bobble necklace

will be offered at the new shop called

Spruce Collective

located in Abbotsford, BC

this jewelry workshop will be offered on Saturday, October 13th

from 10am - 3pm

go here to find out more about this class

and these next christmas ornaments are going to be offered at two locations

Spruce Collective (Abbotsford) on Saturday, November 10th from 10am - 3pm

and

The Passionate Home (Langley) on Sunday, November 25th from 10am - 3pm

you will make one glass ornament with a sweet vintage winter girl assemblage inside of it

add pearls and glitter for sparkle and then a soldered top with a ribbon bow hanger

and one of these sweet diamond shaped bezel glass ornaments

there will be several vintage images to choose from

what a wonderful way to start the Christmas season

with creating a few keepsake ornaments for your tree this year!

be sure to click on the links above to take you to the locations and classes

plucky maidens junkfest

last week i took part in the

plucky maidens junkfest at mcmenemins edgefield in troutdale oregon

it is a lovely landscaped property

with wonderful paths to walk

unfortunately on this day it was 100+ degrees

h...o...t...  for oregon weather

attendance was lower than last year

but still enjoyed interacting with the people that braved the heat

my booth

lola's pretties

the lovely tiffany kirchner-dixon aka "the fancy farmgirl"

came by and had some "lovin'" with lola

thank you to kathy for taking these photos - credit to her for these last three...

thank you to pam knect and all her hard work with this market

plucky 4-ever!

instagram is convenient

i love the convenience of instagram

i can be away from home at a market or a show

and be able to take photos and instantly post them

technology sure is advanced

who would have thought this was possible 10 years ago

follow "lola's" on my instagram feed

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