Abimbola- rosary necklace

Abimbola- rosary necklace, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

I haven't blogged this week cause I was busy cleaning up after Ike and helping out the parents. But now I am ready to focus on my business. I have been making rosaries lately, not sure why just going with the flow. Here is one I made of red dyed coral and 14k gold fill. It is a pretty impressive piece. I must say so myself....Not a red person but I really likey!!!
This week I have been informed that the Artisans are invited to show at Lacenterra this Saturday 9/27/08 in Katy. I was pretty excited to hear this since last week our show was cancelled b/c of big bad Ike.
I am hoping to get some sales b/c I really want to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ike aftermath

Ike aftermath 006, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

Thank goodness nothing happened to any family members! Talk about SCARY!!!! I think next time I might evacuate.Definitely for a cat. 3-4. I tell you I slept in the our closet and I could barely sleep because of all the noise. Here is a picture of my parents house. The ceiling in the parlor came down. Yikes!!!

Ike & Red Cross

I have decided to donate 15% of all sales from 9/15/08 to 9/22/08 to the Red Cross. Please check out the Amaria shop currently on Etsy.

Red Cross' website is saying " As the Red Cross continues helping individuals and families battered by the 2008 storms and hurricanes, a national fundraising campaign has been launched to raise an initial $100 million to fill a Disaster Relief Fund depleted after an active year of disasters. The Disaster Relief Fund allows the Red Cross to provide emergency assistance to help victims of disasters meet their immediate needs for food, shelter, counseling and other critical services."

What every stylish woman needs in a Hurricane

What every stylish woman needs in a Hurricane, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

During tough times it is important to keep your sense of humor.... My niece emailed me this photo thinking of me. Just want to share and hopefully put a smile on some people's faces....Along with Plylox clips and a truck I am so investing in these!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eerie house

Eerie house, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

We are "hunkering" down here in Richmond!! My hubby & neighbor just finished boarding up the windows on the south side of the house. I don't like this sensation of being blocked in but you gotta do what you gotta do to ride out Ike... We are just scared of the trees behind us. Reporting live from Richmond, TX................

Howard Miller Sonoma Bar

Howard Miller Sonoma Bar, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

So the other day I was watching East Side, West Side with Barbara Stanwyck, James Mason, Van Heflin, & Ava Gardner. There was a scene where Ava serves James a drink from her "hidden bar". It was a quick flash scene but I have become obsessed with finding the perfect bar for the house. My priorities are soooo screwed up. We don't even have a nice dining set & I am already looking for a bar... I'll add the clip I'm talking about in a bit. What do you think cool bar? Right?

Magazines

Magazines, originally uploaded by sanchezdeortiz.

I just picked up a box full of beading magazines that a nice lady was giving away. I am sooo excited since these magazines are 2 years worth and are not cheap. As they say one's trash is another one's treasure!!!! What a treasure....!!!

Tips to maximize sales at a show

I found this website that has some great advice for the craft show & fair vendors. Check it out on festivalnet.