wow!!

i am SWAMPED...

at any given moment, I have over 20 outstanding orders.

it doesn't matter how fast I work, or for how many hours straight - i always have orders to complete.

it's a blessing, no doubt -- but it doesn't leave much time for anything else.
including blogging.

hope life is lovely for all of you :)
xo.

C.

of course I made new pieces....all listed in the boutique (unless they have sold out)

living in the light...

currently in rotation ..


listen while you read...


yo...
shame on me.
it's been like ...
a week!

hope everyone is well :)

30's been extremely awesome so far-
and tonite I'll be celebrating with another friend for HER 30th.
her man is performing at the House of Blues LA, so they 're doing a combo deal.

i love it.

the giveaway with Mop Top ended.. congrats Michelle!
can't wait to get you one of these....





..also congrats to Mop Top for being voted one of the "ten blogs you should know" by Essence.


The Atlanta Post did a piece on 4 Black female entrepreneurs in the jewelry industry who are making it work. It was a great honor to be featured with such hustlas!

They also featured that piece on Bossip -- which was f'n crazy as that site is definitely a staple on my google reader :)

The blessings keep rolling in.. there have been a couple blog features on PeaceImages this week. Thanks to Ivolve, Kinky Butik, and Africa Style Daily for what you do for us :)

We truly appreciate each and every post ...

Hell yea I've made new "peaces"... some of them have already sold out... eek -- sorry :)



hand-wrapped with Batik fabric



sleek charm bracelet w/ ankhs -- amazingly fun to rock!



!!!



vintage 3.5" acrylic earrings. lovin' these right now...






"Keish" ... don't call it a comeback.



hand-inlaid vintage brass animals on 4.5" brass plate



hand-cut/inlaid recycled leather on 3" brass stud earrings



this sold mere hours after I listed it -- so fly. 5", brass. 1 of a kind.
i added the spikes myself; the chain, shiny, chunky and so, so fly.



"crooklyn" charm bracelet .. wood, brass



chunky unisex bracelet



handmade brass ankh stud earrings (*$12)



a view of the "LA Zoo" necklace on Roxanne, the mannequin.



geometric charm bracelet on oxidized chain (*matches the "Selah" necklace)



*sniff*.. bye, awesome eye of horus pendant necklace.

i move.

....hey beautiful people.
What a HECTIC 3 weeks I've had.

it's been back to back orders, Fall lines, constant networking, a much-needed spiritual growth spurt, and a huuuuuge trip to ATL this week that I'm so excited about.

so since I'll be down there for about 7 days, i'll be temporarily closing the shop. you can still view my work, and still make purchases; and since I know myself, and refuse to tell a lie, i will definitely still be available by email to answer any questions you may have about my products. working for self means no vacations... ever.

items purchased from 8/9 - 8/18 won't ship until the weekend of the 21st, at the earliest.

i'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

don't hesitate to holla at me via email (photosbypeace@gmail.com) with questions about ship dates, availability, etc.

and if any boutiques in the ATL area are interested in stocking PeaceImages jewelry, contact peaceimages@gmail.com for more info.

the Fall line is scheduled to drop the week of the 23rd. it's coming along beautifully ... i can't wait to spill the beans.

ya'll already know I have some fabulous customers.. they always give me kind words of love and support, and send me pics, constantly, showcasing how they rocked my art. i love and appreciate them all for this!!
i'll share a few of the newest joints i've received:




Safia reppin' for the Motherland and NY in my "mama" ring...


my muthafuckin Ace, Ree, in 1 single
looong, bushy red feather earring.



gorgeous Philece (an amazing painter and illustrator) in my 2 finger
butterfly chain ring, "mecca...."


Amina, a super talented jewelry designer, in my Agate Ring, and Nakimuli's dookie bracelets.




Trang, from Australia, chose to rock our version of the shoulder chains with an elegant black dress. i love the mix of soft and hard. she said she was inundated with compliments that night! i love when my customers' purchases from PI are validated :)



songbird hailing from STL by the name of Theresa Payne.. or Harmony :)
she reps my "mama..." ring beautifully.



my Parisian sister Laure, with her daughter Makeda, in my "Makeda"
chain glove.

how perfect is that?




xo xo.
Me.

PI x Her Steeze

Halimah over at Her Steeze did an interview with me last week
and it was posted this morning!

I loved her unconventional questions and relaxed approach.





Check it out! Show her blog some love... and all that good stuff :)

xo.
C.

...on the 7th day

..she still doesn't rest.

I've had a pretty low key Sunday, despite all the work I've completed.

I made some sweet chili shrimp and pasta,
and a casserole w/fresh mozzarella, spinach, bell peppers and pesto!

That way I can spend the evening focusing on my RIDICULOUS to-do list.
My goodness!

In between filling orders today, I stopped to make a couple of new things.
It breaks up the monotony :)

Check out my updated "fuse" earrings, and a newer version, solely with ankhs.

All stones are garnet, the hooks are brass!
Each pair is about 5" and super lightweight!








you know where to go :)

thanks baby!

i heard this song on Brown Sugar
when Sydney and her cuz (Latifah)
were at the rooftop party in BK.

ever been to an outdoor party in BK?
I have.

it was perfection.

anyway, this track wasn't on the soundtrack.
but my baby found it!

the jigmastas are Kriminul x Spinna

I'm Already Home...

Peaceimages has a new home.

I can't tell you how hard I worked on it.

I focused so hard, for so long, my damn head hurts.

Be that as it may, we keep it in motion, always.

"you know the motto...stay fluid, even in staccato."



Stay tuned, more exciting news to come.

...flock outta here.

i posted some new feather earrings today :)

New Jewelry 4.14.10

love what I do!!
hope you're having a great day :)















all available now, here.

new new...

i have so many huge announcements coming up.

new retailers, new magazine spreads...new opportunities.

i am in love with life.. the trials, the good times..everything in between.




a stunning 3" inlaid brass ankh on goldplated choker.
1 of a kind, sadly.



a close up of the ankh statement necklace which is now available in my boutique.

1 of a kind, so don't wait. it won't last, I promise.

i placed the ankh on this type of necklace to give it a classic, dressy feel.

i love the result.



back chains are meant to drape down the back and add life to your outfit from ALL angles.

these can be rotated, however, and worn in front.

they look amazing with pencil skirts and tucked in tanks.



a close up view of the aquamarine and tourmaline.
a great mix of color.



a full view of the back chains, available now.