NEW HOLIDAY DEADLINES

peace fam. last week when I announced that certain items from the boutique MUST be ordered by 12/12 to ensure holiday delivery ....

you listened. WOW. thank you.

as a result, i need to move the cut-off date up by a week to make sure I can still get them out on time. last day to order ALL hammered, handmade brass Africa items is this Wednesday 12/8.

i added several disclaimers in all boutiques - and on each individual item :)

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.

martin marathons...

someone loves me on this July 5th :)
because lord knows I'm staring down the barrel
of a 14-hr jewelry marathon day.

martin marathons make a work day fly by!
foreal. try it.

beau coup orders to get out tomorrow.

i hope you all enjoy your day!

i finally got around to uploading photos of some "peaces"
i created over the last few weeks.


vintage solid brass point on oxidized chain.



7" leather & feather earrings.
all leathers are recycled.







leather x feathers
brass points on chain.
9"



yoooo! and don't forget to come say hi at "beneath the surface" tomorrow
in San Diego.

Riz, the organizer, is also helping to mobilize the people
on behalf of Oscar Grant.

Come out and support the efforts of a mover!

I made some new feather earrings, 2 finger agate rings, etc.
Nothing will be over $30 all night.



Hope to see you :)

xo.

C.

conflict music.

peace ya'll!
quick update today since i have a TON of work to catch up on from my trip this weekend.

i dropped a new series today: Conflict Music.

the purpose is to raise awareness of the various conflicts plaguing our world.
many nations are fighting battles on their own home front.
we rarely hear about them because our news coverage is so US-Centric.

step your worldly game up, won't you?

1st entry: North Korea, South Korea.
*it should be noted that North Korea poses a threat to us all. Kim Jong Il is crazy..



brass chain and charms on gold hooks.



these necklaces are specifically for everyday wear, or layering.
a pewter cowry shell on silver chain,
or a solid brass vintage drop on oxidized copper chain



2.5" isoscoles triangles on chunky vintage brass chain.
lightweight.

...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 :)

new features :)

I always feel just as happy as I did the first time when I find a new blog has featured PeaceImages :)

Check out EcoSalon showing love to asymmetrical earrings... which I will do forever, no matter what tastemakers say is in style....

They featured my "black power" feather earrings and I am so thankful!

sick day :)

Sick week, actually!

I'm taking another day off.

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend.

As for me? I have SEVERAL orders and custom orders to get caught up on!
Improved health can't come soon enough...

More new "peaces" coming next week to my NEW website
my etsy site
my tumblr
AND my a few wonderful announcements coming, too!

Here are a few new things to hold you over until next week. Sick right?!
Available in both boutiques now!

24 Hour Samosa Diet.

i stayed up until 3 am again.
packed multiple orders, and put the finishing touches
on a few new things.

peep...



vintage Napier chunky silver herringbone
15", available now



bone ankh, cowrie, beautiful combo of feathers



ebony wood hair stick w/ brass tiger head, gold wire.
works with straight hair, curly hair, beautiful kinks, lovely locs, etc....



feathered ebony wood hair stick w/ gold wire



solid brass discs, ear wires, on swirly copper chain.
the chain adds texture and contrast. me likey..

these sold before I finished the post. if you want a pair, i can gladly custom-make!

all available now.

What's the Word...

I'm so bad at staying in touch.
I've become consumed by my passion.

Sometimes it gets so draining to still have to create in the midst of the administrative and networking tasks that go along with running a business.

But I'm maintaining :)

I have several custom orders, a few new retailers, a new website to launch, classes to take, new things to learn, new people to meet, traveling, new spots to vend, the weather is warming up... SO MUCH TO DO!

When I cross 6 things off my list, I'm adding 13 new things soon after.

I love it.

Erlinda Denise, a stylist outta L.A. with a FABULOUS fashion/vintage blog, did a post on a few of my earrings today. She's been on my radar for over a year now, and now it's really nice to be on hers, too :)

post on me

Hope you're having a wonderful week....

Barter

for a dear friend on her bday.

Nueva...

how I simply adore creating new feather earrings...

available now!

New Features!

I tend to google my company name every now and again to see if any new features have been done on us over at Peaceimages.

I always run across fantastic bloggers who use my items in their posts, but never reach out to tell me so!

How will I ever thank you and let you know how much I appreciate the love you show?

Here are a few of my most recent features:

from one talented designer outta BK, Nakimuli
agate ring feature

the stunning blog House of Fluff did a feature on Spring 2010 trends
spring 2010 trends

and I am also on the Karmaloop Kasbah, in Japan!
kasbah

silver over brass, 3", yellow recycled leather, maroon/black wire.



ball chain, blue coral.



body chain vest.
lightweight, silver, able to be worn many ways.

my cipher keeps moving....

$8 Trifari clip-on button earrings...available now.



how fresh are these doorknockers? i've never seen anything like them.
they do have some signs of wear, but nothing a good soaking in water wouldn't get rid of!
they are lucite and almost 2" in length!


a 1-finger brass agate ring
that stretches across 3 fingers.

the color is a radiant rust/auburn color w/ gold rim.
the bracelet is mine, and you can't have it :)

consistency.

what a glorious weekend I had...
i laid out at the beach.. went swimming in the ocean..
played with clams, shells, and the likes.

i live a blessed life, and it is no more apparent than when I can take a 12 minute ride, and the spend the rest of my day laid out in the sand with my love.

it also breeds so much inspiration.

i posted some new jewelry today.. some in my personal boutique, some in my vintage shop.
le's go!



a hand-hammered solid brass
asymmetrical cuff.
just look at that shape.. i'm in looooove :)
*all photos by me


my newest agate ring.
Earth was showing its ass when it created this.
the color combination makes me feel thankful to be alive to see things like this.
this piece is $24 and available here.


a vintage hammered silver collar necklace.
the shape is stunning and it is comfortable to wear.

available now in my resell shop.


a vintage 42" flapper necklace in silver.
no signs of wear, Monet.


vintage flexible collar necklace
w/no signs of wear.
stamping is present on the clasp and this feels SO comfortable on your neck.



i took these in my parents backyard. they've spent countless hours creating their sanctuary.
peep the Buddha I shot this on.. and the views.

i hope to have something like this for my kids 1 day.