Ann sends White just a quick note. Just a hopeful hello.

White,

Why do we let dry cleaning bills come between us? It’s silly really. I don’t know why I make myself so crazy. By the way. I saw you with hand-wrought silver the other night. You looked great. Together. You looked great together.

I see shades of silver in you. Your both luxurious. Reflective. A shared luminosity. A joyous sophistication. Lovely.

Is it serious? Wait. Don’t answer that.

Anyway. I would love to see more of you. Perhaps both you and silver together. I surprise myself. You bring that out in me, surprises.

Hopefully,

Ann

PS. Grass stains. Really. I blush. And laugh.

For the lace ring: http://www.chikahisastudio.com/store/HA011W.html

The Correspondence Continues

Ann,

We’ve had some good times. Great times. Haven’t we? No, I don’t think I made you look fat. And, no, when the sun shone through it was a hint not a slide show. And, yes, grass is impossible to get out but he was worth it wasn’t he? And yes, those pearls are still great with everything.

I’ve grown up. I’m different now. You’re different now. We’re past all that shiny, summer only, tan required. I’ve embraced my off-ness, my slight imperfections, my texture and tone. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good wedding. But a softy draped linen sweater. A perfectly tailored cotton shirt. A pearl so smooth and yielding that it fuses shades of ash, wheat, smoke, and lavender. This is who I am. This is me.

I’m a risk worth taking. Don’t save me. Enjoy. Who knows, tomorrow there might be chocolate, or wine, or (hopefully) more grass.

Yours,

White

A Love Letter to White

My dearest White,

You know how much I care about you, right? I love your elegance. Your gentle creams, your haughty ivories. Quiet refinement in a storm of noisy color. Remember my wedding? My good pearls? No one knows you like I do White.

It’s me. I know it’s me. I still remember when I first saw you, years ago, in all your shinny, patent leather glory. You were irresistible. My mom said you weren’t practical. She said not to play with you after Labor Day. You were good for a summer fling, or a wedding. Too much work, she said. Not a color to settle down with. Not a pigment to build a wardrobe around. You have to admit, White, you have a “take off your shoes,” “don’t sit there,” “clear drinks only” kind of way about you. It can be hard to love you.

But, if I’m honest White, I crave your company. You are so much more than the walls of my first apartment. Layered in all your various iterations, you are striking yet soft, brilliant yet subtle. Linen. Oatmeal. Alabaster. Sand. Pearl. Smoke. Mist. Snow. My breath on a cold day.

Shall we stay together you and I? Shall I wrap myself in your pearls and wonder why we ever argued and grew impatient waiting for a rare, is-it-a-special-enough-occasion kind of day? Shall I marvel at your ability to make a statement with quiet dignity and effortless sophistication? Shall we grow old together, you and I? Celebrating life’s nuance, its texture, its imperfection, and its subtle beauty.

Fondly

For the pearl necklace http://www.chikahisastudio.com/store/FO01PE.html

One of a Kind Show NY

What a great week in NYC! This was my first big show and what fun it was~ although when I arrived I had my doubts.

This is what the booth looked like when I arrived. UGGH!

Hanging the signs, photos and displays by myself proved to be challenging..... Have you ever tried to hang a 6x8 sign solo? And have it straight? After several hours, mission was accomplished!

One of the highlights of creating the booth was going to the Flower District. Loved these unusual flowers ~ not sure of the name but they were from Australia.

Gift Ideas

It's that time of year! Here are some gift ideas:

Toggle Bracelet~ A great unisex gift.

Susan G Komen Fundraiser

In the upcoming One of A Kind Show, I am participating in the Susan G Komen fundraiser. Artists can participate by creating either an

ornament or frame to be sold during the upcoming show in November. I decided to create some ornaments. The only requirement is that the item must have pink on it.

Oh No! My ornaments arrived broken. What to do??!

What the heck, I'll make lemonade out of lemons!

I cut out the centers to open up the ornaments.

I was inspired by the beauty of snowflakes - each one unique and beautiful.

The recipient will get a ornament that has the snowflake earrings inside.

Another version to follow!

Start Spreading the News...

The countdown begins!
We'll be going to NYC for the One of a Kind Show, November 18-21
Come see us in Booth B9.

If you'd like to receive free passes to the show, contact me at info@chikahisastudio.com!