A Walk in NoDa, Bank of America Stadium and More

I can’t tell you enough how awesome Laura of Blue Wheel Photography is!  Seriously my last couple of blog posts all seem to mention her at some point.  Well, its all for good reason, not only is she a great friend but she is super, super talented.  This past Saturday Jarrid and I had more (yes more!) engagement pictures taken.  We love the pictures that Jayme Trainor took of us in Longview, but we were looking for some pictures that captured some of our greatest memories as a couple.  Talk a walk down memory lane with us at Blue Wheel’s Blog, here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what to expect.

Jarrid and I first met in NoDa at the Evening Muse and since then we have been hooked on the arts district of Charlotte.  All of the beautiful colors of the leaves and the buildings will help you to understand why!  Thanks again Laura! You went well above expectations!

Yup you guessed it we were acting like Lebron!

Fun in Front of the Muse

This was where we first met and 2 months later we went on our first date!

Fun times at the Stadium

Did you know that our first date was on 3/3/08 and now our wedding will be 7/3/10.  The number 3 is very lucky to us!

Sneak Peak at Professional Jewelry Photos

Check out some of the amazing work Laura of Blue Wheel Photography did for me!!! She is amazing!

Thanks so much Laura!

Busy Jewelry Weekend

Just thought I would share with you guys some of the great projects that I was working on this weekend.  First, on Saturday morning, I was headed to meet with Krissy (I know crazy coincidence) of  Three Little Birds Stationary store in Southend about some amazing logo and stationary designs she created for me (more on that to come).  But in exchange for the logo work she did I made her a beautiful maroon and crystal necklace. See…

This is the Necklace she chose:

Another, more artistic view:

I gave her two choices though, so this one is still available:

Here’s a close up of the beautiful brooch:

After visiting with Krissy I headed home to work on some very important designs, first was for Candice Lanning of The Beautiful Mess.  She won the Designs By Krissy Blog Contest on Alyse Woodwards blog in September.  She is just absolutely the sweetest person I have met in a while.  She and her husband are so cute and they take the most amazing photographs.  Anyways, they are hoping to adopt a baby in the next couple of months so along with the necklace that she won for herself I also created a necklace for her future adopted daughter and the biological mother.  I was just so touched by how thoughtful this gesture was.  Here are the designs that we came up with:

Here is her necklace (please remember I am not a photographer, as if you needed reminded):

A necklace for the mom:

And a necklace for a little girl:

Here are all three together:

More on the rest of the weekend coming up next!

A Cape Cod Bride in Designs By Krissy

So happy to let you all know that the wonderfully talented blogger, Morgan from A Cape Cod Bride will be wearing a Designs By Krissy bracelet. Thanks to the wonderful invention of Google Alerts I was able to connect with Morgan when I found the blogpost that she graciously wrote about my jewelry.  She then contacted me on my Etsy page about a bracelet that she was interested in wearing for her very own December nuptials, see the bracelet below.  I can’t wait to see how her wedding comes together.  In the short time that I have been following her blog I always agree with the design choices she highlights and also the Vendors that she loves.  Best of luck to your Morgan and thanks so much for your support!

A Cape Cod Bride Bracelet

Its been too long!

So here I am coming back to my little neglected blog with my theoretical tail between my legs.  I am in the midst of a major online presence overhaul and with that comes some long overdue love to my blog.  In the next couple of weeks I will be launching a website, so if you have ever been to www.designsbykrissy.com before then you will be able to see more than just a “This website is coming soon” message.  My good friend Laura Gainor came over yesterday to take some pictures for my website.  She is an awesome photographer and just launched her own photography business called Blue Wheel Photography.  You have to check out her site and then book a photo shoot!

In the meantime between the new site launch and all the holiday rush I promise to be better about posting here.  If you have any ideas for what you would like me to discuss including new jewelry, wedding plans or life with my fiance, let me know, leave me a comment!  Here is a picture of my latest creation:

Bracelet from Krissy Made for Caroline

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Charlotte Magazine… To Die For

This is so exciting to report… For the first time EVER I have one of my necklaces featured in a publication.  Charlotte Magazine does a monthly “To Die for” style section. This month the fashion focus was on statement necklaces. My necklace, the Leann necklace (named for my mom) is the first necklace featured. A big thanks goes out to Melissa Lamkin who styled the spread. She is awesome!!! So if you get a chance go to your local book store and check out page 28 of the magazine. Also If you happen to like my necklace go to my ETSY page and see if there is anything you would like to own. I also do custom orders upon request. Thanks to everyone for your never ending support!!!!

Leann Necklace

New Designs from this weekend

Here are a couple shots of the necklaces I was working on this weekend. I am very inspired by the new trends in wedding jewelry right now. I feel like everything has a stately/regal feel to it. I would love to know what you thought!

Updated with the bow, still waiting on clasp

A less dramatic version of the 3 strand pearl necklace

Victorian Rose Pearl Necklace

Sneak Peak at Something New

Hey just wanted to give you guys a sneak peak on something new I was working on last night. Its not finished yet. I need to find the perfect clasp but, I think its looking good so far. Let me know your thoughts! This is using one of the vintage broaches I found over the holidays.

Three Strand Pearl Necklace

Sorry it Sold, But There Are More to Come

Close up of the broach

So one of my newest designs incorporates vintage pieces, specifically broaches into necklaces.  Here is the first one I made.  I already sold this one, but will be getting to work on more like it soon.  Unfotunately the broaches are all one of a kind, as I found them in some antique stores while home over Christmas.  I would love to hear your comments on this necklace as well as suggestions for more in the future.  

The entire necklace

New Necklace Just Designed This Morning

Everyday I wake up and try to craft an outfit around the jewelry I plan on wearing.  Today I had a cute dress I knew that I wanted to wear but, gasp! no necklace! So I made one… What do you think?