Here's one for the ear

I finally made some new earrings. I debuted them at Renegade Los Angeles and were a big hit. Hope you all like them:) They are coming in at a super affordable price too. $18 for the studs and $22 for the hooks. They are, as always, fine silver with sterling silver hooks and studs. They are being listed in my Etsy shop within the next few days.


There are many more new pieces to show you. And I'm so excited to share with everyone my latest collaboration with Boygirlparty. Who doesn't love boygirlparty, and now you can take her illustrations with you everywhere you go.

Weekend Eye Candy - Simply Complex

Weekend Eye Candy - Simply Complex, originally uploaded by Chocolate And Steel (Christine).

Life.... it's so beautiful isn't it? These images are so sweet and clear and make me want to sigh "Ahhhh".

1. afternoon sunlight & lens flare, 2. lenticulaire, 3. Untitled, 4. You raise me up - necklace, 5. yearnings of the soul, 6. El Corazon, 7. summer berries, 8. thirst, 9. Helicopter!!

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I will bask in creative glory

Tomorrow is the first day of the first Renegade Los Angeles. I am really excited about the show. I got to go down to the mart today to start set up and wooooohoooooo! There is so much great stuff there. I am looking forward to a day filled with fun and creative people just enjoying the day.

If you are in Los Angeles, SERIOUSLY! don't miss out. The show is FREE (although stash $6 for parking across the street). If you go please stop by and say hello.

Plus you'll get to see all of the new stuff I've been working on. You know, all of the stuff I keep saying I'm gonna post and then don't. argh! Someday I'll catch up. maybe next week....

Color Changing ring

Alexandrite ring, originally uploaded by Chocolate And Steel (Christine).

This is a custom order that I just finished. I had this really beautiful color-changing alexandrite to use as the center stone. I love this stone (and the slightly larger size). I think I will make one for myself without the side poppies. Just to have something simple and somewhat bold.

But then again, I need another ring like I need another set of pliers or fancy paper, or yarn..... I think you get the idea:)

Weekend Eye Candy - fireworks

Weekend Eye Candy - fireworks, originally uploaded by Chocolate And Steel (Christine).
1. Celebration, 2. Firework Display - Hogmanay Street Party, Dornoch, Scotland, 3. july 4th fireworks @ the rosebowl, 4. Fogos de 2007 - 2007 Fireworks, 5. Dandelion Fireworks-PHOTO 183-The halfway mark, 6. Fireworks - St. Louis

I love, Love, LOVE fireworks. I can't wait to see some tonight and tomorrow night and maybe even the next night! We live in a building that has a rooftop in the middle of Los Angeles and we can see fireworks all around us. The best are the ones at the Hollywood Bowl.

Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July and enjoy some of the freedoms we have:)

Visit Paige, Lora, and Michelle for more great weekend eye candy.