God bless the artists...

I say that because it takes huge amounts of courage to even THINK you can center your life
around your dreams.

...let alone pursue it.

For all the good times you have, the freedom, the constant lessons, etc,
there are hard times.

Times when you second guess yourself, or wonder "what the fuck am I DOING?"
Times when you realize you're delaying starting family, or moving to a bigger place,
....all for your dreams.

I salute all the artists who spend every moment of their lives manifesting those dreams, in spite of the nay-sayers, your ego, or the occasional reality-check.

...cuz the shit AIN'T easy.



..speaking of amazing artists pursuing their dreams, my Nakimuli dookie bracelets came the other day! I'm rockin' em with my "Key to the City" stud earrings.

Big hair, don't care.


these sold mere minutes after I posted them ... and they were 1 of a kind.



i combined a vintage collar with a vintage coral/lapis pendant from Tibet.


and much love to Tia, my LA homegirl, for rockin' the HELL outta my "Animalia" ostrich feathers.
i'd love for someone to paint this photo, so I can buy it and hang it on my wall.

thanks ;)



speaking of LA... our weather is between 78-85 for the next 5 days.

if you need me, I'll be the fly sista laid out by the shoreline.


gone fishin'.

xo.


C.

hump daaaay ...

hello beauties ...

we've been doing a lotta shipping in the lab today



.. i try to do large shipments 3-4 times a week. i'd like to thank ALL of my customers for always being so patient and understanding with how this handmade business works! we know that the best way to survive a recession is to provide amazing customer service, and you guys make that SO easy to do.

and yeeesterday I spend aaaall day working on feather earrings .. i completed about 20 of them!




i'm really ok if I do not have to manipulate feathers for another week or so.. cuz DAMN!
over.load.



was gonna list this baby in the shop yesterday... but it's one of a kind
...so I'm keepin it.



quartz rimmed in 24kt gold, wire-wrapped, and strung from vintage brass chain.


has your week been peaceful so far?
sending much love to anyone in the tornado-infected areas. be strong :)


xo

C.

Ladies of Peace Volume 7

Welcome to the seventh post celebrating the Ladies of Peace!

For those new to the mailing list, or not yet on it, Ladies of Peace is my new promotion that shows off the beautiful women who support my small business. Here's the details:

1. Post a photo of you wearing a Peace Images product on your Facebook or Twitter page (and @ reply me or tag the Peace Images Facebook page)
2. Every 8 photos I receive, I will create a blog post featuring the most recent entries.
3. Every 5 blog posts (40 entries) I'll randomly select one of the submissions to receive a $50 gift certificate to use on any item in the shop.
4. Repeat! :)

You can enter once for every Peace you have purchased, and previous sales qualify, even if you've sent me a photo wearing that Peace before--just repost it on your twitter or FB and tag me!

Now, the next eight entries!

















Akilah in the Honey necklace






















Tameka in the No Ceilings earrings

















Akilah in Arbol earrings






















Dania in Vision Studs

















Martini in Tigris earrings






















Tanisha in the Crooklyn charm bracelet

















Roxie in the Fandango earrings






















Kiera in the large Keys to the City and Little Africa necklace


C.

Oakland.

i did 2 shows this weekend, took a 12 hour road trip, met some fly new souls...

needless to say, I've got a LOT of work to catch up on.
new posts coming in the next day, or so :)

xo.

C.