erin jane designs :: modern metalsmith jewelry

For those of you in the PNW you know that when the sun shines, you get in it and enjoy it before it’s gone.  That is precisely what we did this weekend.  We sat on the deck pretty much all weekend soaking in the beautiful sun and views.  There really isn’t a more beautiful place [...]

It’s been a busy month!  And, I’ve been neglectful of my blog.  What have I been doing? LOTS of custom orders.  So blessed to have been able to work with the lovely ladies on the other end of these designs. A few new items for my shop Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays.  Seriously, so many.

My mom was visiting this last week and one night we all went to Marjorie for dinner.  I love this little place.  Mostly the chairs : ), but also the fun cocktail menu, wonderful food and the always gorgeous lighting.  The plantain chips are absolutely to die for.  If you are in Seattle, go and [...]

We’ve had a few just gorgeous days here in Seattle and I’ve been enjoying it immensely!  It’s been wonderful to see the sun!  My garden is in bloom and my shoulders are pink.  I never thought it would happen after such a long and yucky winter.  So happy! The dogs go crazy when the sun comes [..

I didn’t even say Happy Valentine’s Day to you!  Well, an embarrassingly belated Happy Valentine’s Day to you!  I’ve been busy, busy in my studio working away on this shop update.  I’m so excited to share!  This is such a hard time of year for me because of the cold, dark, rain and gloom.  But [...]

I am back from a fantastic buying trip in Tucson this year.  It was warm, sunny and filled with family, friends, laughs and of course loads of gems!  Such a great trip. The sun was shining everyday and the sunsets in Arizona are hard to beat. After long days of shopping, drinks outside by the fire

I’m headed for Tucson for gem shopping tomorrow!  I’m so, so excited and will definitely be sharing photos of my finds here and on my Flickr page as soon as I can.  And, remember, without upgraded shipping, made to order Valentine’s Day items won’t make it in time since I won’t be back until Feb [..

Well, us mild weather Pacific Northwesterners are never prepared for snow.  An inch turns our world upside down.  So imagine the state of panic we are in with several – that’s right – SEVERAL : ) inches of snow, plus freezing rain, plus more snow.  The Minnesota girl in me wants to laugh, but 10 [..